Oh yes, regarding global warming. I take a completely neutral stance between the usual extremes of panic and denial, or hoax believers. If it is a problem I can guarantee there are many other problems that pose far greater dangers to humanity and far sooner than does global warming. Just as no one will take a serious look at any data showing global warming not to be the humanity threatening danger that fundamentalist members of the church of global warming “know” it to be, no one will even discuss these other dangerous situations. These are far more menacing, far more immediate, and far more traumatic than the worst global warming scenario the high priest of the church of global warming, Father Gore, could possibly describe.
What are these terribly serious situations? Why, the trials of Britney and Jamie Lynn and the pains of poor little Paris Hilton. Add that to the altercations of Lindsay Lohan and you have real earth-shaking events. Then there are all those bowl games and the NFL playoffs. Consider the trauma, the personal trauma that will befall those fans whose teams lose. It’s enough to bring one to tears of sympathy for those poor, soon to be traumatized souls. The suicide rate will probably multiply amidst the uncontrolled screaming and ranting of those poor losing fans as their teams head for home in disgrace.
So, buck up all you who are or may be facing these traumatic events. You can survive and maybe even escape with minor wounds if you just keep a stiff upper lip. Remember, intellectuals, geniuses and others like them may lose their BSs, their MAs, and even their PhDs, but a fan goes on forever and—there’s always next year or another flake to idolize.
Ho
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Last Newsweek of 2007
I’m not a big fan of Newsweek for reasons that should be obvious, but the final copy of 2007 at least displays some items of interest, good and bad.
On the really sick side, their list of celebrities in their “Newsmakers Madness” section had photos of 32 individuals, most of whom are from the entertainment world and even among this nondescript group they truly represent the dregs of humanity. I am happy to say I only recognized a few names. I probably knew them only because their names and faces have been emblazoned across TV and radio news on nearly a daily basis for a number of ridiculous reasons by a fawning media that thrives on repugnant happenings of all kinds. Of the eight individuals whose names I did recognize there was only one that I know anything about beyond hearing their names tied to some completely nonsensical or ridiculous action. That most of these dismal excuses for humans seem to have much in common, at least morally, with the creature from the black lagoon is patently obvious to any sensitive mind. Fanism and celebrity worship seems to be a contagious disease now of epidemic proportions among the mindless boobs currently trying to pass themselves off as adults in our present culture.
On a much more intelligent level was their list of 34 “Famous in Life, Noted in Passing” with tiny bios. (Newsweek was gracious enough not to include any such bios about those on the newsmaker list.) This list of those who died in 2007 was a much broader and more significant group. Though still primarily from the entertainment world, most had at least something of significance in their life even if it was nastiness. Of course, celebrity status is far more apt to be granted those with attributes they were born with, money or prestige they had, often inherited, or fame garnered by outlandish public acts than any demonstration of intellect or excellence. Isn’t it strange that fame is more apt to be gained by those who play-act being another person, that is being a complete fake and lie than by those they pretend to be—even some very ordinary people? Apparently, being a fake is more to be admired and valued than being the real thing. How difficult it must be for those who act to have a genuine original thought of their own without reading a script.
If you get a chance, read George Will’s The Last Word at the very back of the issue. Here’s the first paragraph:
In 2007, CAME THE REVOLUTION, determined to end the war in Iraq and begin the reign of justice in America, Democrats took over Congress and acted on the principal, “ready, fire, aim.” They threatened to tell the Ottoman Empire (deceased 1922) that it should be ashamed of itself (about Armenian genocide) and raised the minimum wage to $5.85, which is worth less than the $5.15 minimum was worth when it was set in 1997. Onward and upward with compassionate liberalism: The Democrat controlled Senate flinched from making hedge fund millionaires pay more than a 15 percent tax rate. (Too many of them on the Democrat side of the aisle in the Senate?) At the year's end, there were more troops in Iraq than there were at the year’s beginning. Although it was not yet possible to say the war was won, it was no longer possible to say the surge wasn’t succeeding. (Harry Reid please note.) The McClatchy Newspapers, with the media’s flair for discerning lead linings on silver clouds, offered this headline: AS VIOLENCE FALLS IN IRAQ, CEMETERY WORKERS FEEL THE PINCH.
George Will continues filling the page with salient bits of news the main stream media usually hides among ads in the back pages, if not completely ignoring them. Among the most significant was this story from in Seattle, USSR:
A Seattle based day-care center banned Lego building blocks because the beastly children “were building their assumptions about ownership and the social power it conveys, assumptions that mirrored those of a class-based, capitalist society.” The center reinstated Legos but allowed the children to build only “public structures” dedicated to “collectivity and consensus.”
Do you suppose maybe old line communist Chinese, driven from their homeland by the new business and profits movement there, have moved to and taken over Seattle? The lead article on China in this issue indicates this could be a possibility. Just a thought.
So all you liberal Democrats out there, READY! FIRE! AIM! or is it, FIRE! AIM! READY!
On the really sick side, their list of celebrities in their “Newsmakers Madness” section had photos of 32 individuals, most of whom are from the entertainment world and even among this nondescript group they truly represent the dregs of humanity. I am happy to say I only recognized a few names. I probably knew them only because their names and faces have been emblazoned across TV and radio news on nearly a daily basis for a number of ridiculous reasons by a fawning media that thrives on repugnant happenings of all kinds. Of the eight individuals whose names I did recognize there was only one that I know anything about beyond hearing their names tied to some completely nonsensical or ridiculous action. That most of these dismal excuses for humans seem to have much in common, at least morally, with the creature from the black lagoon is patently obvious to any sensitive mind. Fanism and celebrity worship seems to be a contagious disease now of epidemic proportions among the mindless boobs currently trying to pass themselves off as adults in our present culture.
On a much more intelligent level was their list of 34 “Famous in Life, Noted in Passing” with tiny bios. (Newsweek was gracious enough not to include any such bios about those on the newsmaker list.) This list of those who died in 2007 was a much broader and more significant group. Though still primarily from the entertainment world, most had at least something of significance in their life even if it was nastiness. Of course, celebrity status is far more apt to be granted those with attributes they were born with, money or prestige they had, often inherited, or fame garnered by outlandish public acts than any demonstration of intellect or excellence. Isn’t it strange that fame is more apt to be gained by those who play-act being another person, that is being a complete fake and lie than by those they pretend to be—even some very ordinary people? Apparently, being a fake is more to be admired and valued than being the real thing. How difficult it must be for those who act to have a genuine original thought of their own without reading a script.
If you get a chance, read George Will’s The Last Word at the very back of the issue. Here’s the first paragraph:
In 2007, CAME THE REVOLUTION, determined to end the war in Iraq and begin the reign of justice in America, Democrats took over Congress and acted on the principal, “ready, fire, aim.” They threatened to tell the Ottoman Empire (deceased 1922) that it should be ashamed of itself (about Armenian genocide) and raised the minimum wage to $5.85, which is worth less than the $5.15 minimum was worth when it was set in 1997. Onward and upward with compassionate liberalism: The Democrat controlled Senate flinched from making hedge fund millionaires pay more than a 15 percent tax rate. (Too many of them on the Democrat side of the aisle in the Senate?) At the year's end, there were more troops in Iraq than there were at the year’s beginning. Although it was not yet possible to say the war was won, it was no longer possible to say the surge wasn’t succeeding. (Harry Reid please note.) The McClatchy Newspapers, with the media’s flair for discerning lead linings on silver clouds, offered this headline: AS VIOLENCE FALLS IN IRAQ, CEMETERY WORKERS FEEL THE PINCH.
George Will continues filling the page with salient bits of news the main stream media usually hides among ads in the back pages, if not completely ignoring them. Among the most significant was this story from in Seattle, USSR:
A Seattle based day-care center banned Lego building blocks because the beastly children “were building their assumptions about ownership and the social power it conveys, assumptions that mirrored those of a class-based, capitalist society.” The center reinstated Legos but allowed the children to build only “public structures” dedicated to “collectivity and consensus.”
Do you suppose maybe old line communist Chinese, driven from their homeland by the new business and profits movement there, have moved to and taken over Seattle? The lead article on China in this issue indicates this could be a possibility. Just a thought.
So all you liberal Democrats out there, READY! FIRE! AIM! or is it, FIRE! AIM! READY!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Global warming - again!
To all you who put up with my sometimes a bit off the wall rants.
Several years ago I joined a group named The Environmental Defense Fund. Since joining I have found them to be a far left wing organization whose true agenda lies quite remote from that which they profess to support. Most of their effort seems to be to scare people about the imminent effects of global warming so that they donate to the organization. What follows is but one example of exchanges we have had continually since I joined. Interestingly, not one of my emails has ever been answered. Apparently all they are interested in is getting donations for their “cause.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Howard,
2008 could be a turning point in our fight against global warming.
Donate now to double your year end gift and help fight global warming.
Can you feel the tide turning? Last week's historic passage of the Climate Security Act out of a key Senate committee represents a new day for global warming action.
We are now poised to make history in 2008. But we need your help to keep up the pressure.
And to encourage your support, more than 1,000 Environmental Defense members have contributed to a Global Warming Challenge Grant to match your year end gift dollar-for-dollar.
Donate today to our Year-End Global Warming Challenge and double the value of your gift.
Your challengers are everyday people just like you. They care about our future and they helped create the Challenge Grant to help build our campaign to stop global warming.
Here are some of the things these men and woman have had to say:
Environmental Defense goes after the biggest energy problems on earth, working at the highest levels for the most significant changes. Supporting ED's efforts will allow you to have the largest effect possible in the effort to save the earth.
- Kathy R, Cambridge MA
It is our responsibility to do everything we can to save our environment. I always think of the Iroquois proverb, "In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." What are we leaving behind for our children?
- Marjorie, Iowa City, IA
I am on board with Environmental Defense because I am concerned about my young daughter's future, and because, as a religious leader and person of faith, I can think of no greater sacred responsibility than protecting the future of life on earth. I urge people of all faiths and traditions to join in this holy task.
- Rabbi Steve Folberg, Austin, TX
Contrbuting to Environmental Defense is one of the few ways that an individual can hope to make a difference. If there is any hope to protect our fragile planet from being ravaged by the uncaring and ignorant, Environmental Defense will be in the forefront. We must act as stewards.
- Louise Hodges, Hanford, CA
Donate today to have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar.
In all of my years working on important environmental issues, I cannot recall a mobilization as massive and concerted as the one now underway to fight global warming. And you and I have progress to show for our efforts.
But we can't let up, not for a minute. We can't wait for the results of next year's elections. We can't hope for the sea change within American industries to continue on its own. And we certainly cannot count on Congress to pass an historic cap on global warming pollution without continued grassroots demand.
We now have serious momentum toward the kinds of changes that could lead to major global warming progress.
Please donate today to help us take advantage of this momentum and have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar.
Thanks for all you do.
Sincerely, Fred Krupp
President
Enviromental Defense
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
My reply that followed:
Dear Fred:
Global warming as a result of our use of fossil fuels may be a political fact which provides many benefits for those who would control our lives for their own personal benefit, a fact in the news media since it is useful in promoting their agenda, and an economic windfall for many, like yourself, who have jumped on the global warming bandwagon. It is definitely not a scientific fact.
It is a proven fact that there are at least a dozen other causes that could be equally responsible for any global warming caused by the increases of CO2 in the atmosphere. In addition, the continuing destruction of forests, primarily in the undeveloped world, is very possibly responsible for more of the increase of CO2 in the atmosphere than is the combustion of fossil fuels. I would like to see some studies of both how much CO2 is produced by the burning done to clear these forests and the amount of CO2 the destroyed forest no longer removes from the atmosphere. Somewhere I remember reading that a 12% increase in forests in the world would remove all the CO2 produced annually by all the vehicles in the entire world.
I think it unconscionable that the promoters of the "global warming" panic never address these other factors, even those like forest destruction which could be controlled far easier than forcing changes in our vehicles by writing more laws. In spite of this opinion, I have written a book, A Convenient Solution, about how to change our energy system to get us away from fossil fuels and greatly reduce or stop the emission of CO2. It will be published and released within the next few weeks. My reasons for writing the book are about ptoblems and dangers far more challenging than any possible effects of global warming. The overpowering reason is to get us away from dependence on foreign oil and reduce the ponderous drain of billions of dollars presently leaving our country and mostly going to nations that hate us and preach our destruction.
I would even be willing to send you a copy of my book if you would like. Just let me know where. If any of the systems described in my book were to be put in effect the increase of atmospheric CO2 would be stopped and even reversed. These changes would do far more to stop your form of CO2 caused global warming than any of the efforts you are now making no matter how successful are those efforts.
Howard Johnson.
End of email
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PLEASE NOTE: The global warming phenomena is an artificially created, politically motivated mass movement—almost a religion—that will rarely if ever make any serious effort to really solve the problem if there indeed is one. That there are now more climate scientists questioning the CO2 greenhouse effect than are caught up in this religious frenzy is becoming more evident. That the media and global warming fanatics completely ignore all these scientists and their evidence is increasingly evident. The reasons are simple and Fred Krup (who is a fund raiser and not a scientist of any sort) is but one example of people who are making a career out "global warming." Those reasons are simply the desire for power and money along with an antibusiness political agenda on the part of those who would use it to increase taxes and gain political control for themselves. I certainly would welcome a serious effort at objective examinations of data pertaining to all of the plausible global warming (and cooling) causes including the “greenhouse gas” effect of CO2 so dear to the hearts of the left, fund raisers, and the media. The data I have seen thus far show that the greenhouse effect of CO2 is no more the likely cause of global warming than at least a dozen other natural systems that we know quite a bit about.
I wonder just how many organizations like environmentaldefense.com are using global warming as a tool to raise money for themselves and for their political aims. I also wonder why it is these organizations have to use strictly emotional appeals and strong arm tactics to obtain their funds and promote their agendas. They capitalize on the ignorance of both the media (who haven’t a clue as to the facts about “global warming”) and the masses of the public who succumb to their rants of fearsome consequences. Everyone knows how the media feeds on pain and misery and will promote anything that gives them fodder for their “woe is me” attitude. In reality, the billions we spend for oil from nations who preach and plot our destruction are part of a very real and present (and rapidly growing) danger that poses a much bigger and more immediate threat to America than does global warming by even the most convoluted scenario any of the global warming crowd could possibly come up with. That is where we ought to be focusing our efforts and expending our resources and energy.
Business isn’t the villain in this case, it’s an enforced victim that the left and their captive media love to use as a whipping boy. Why else do you think they have made profits into a dirty word. The very profits that generate the money the government confiscates as taxes in order to feed the career bureaucrats’ insatiable appetite for money and power. Global warming is merely the current tool used to obtain that power and money. What are these money grubbers going to do if they succeed in destroying American business enterprises? Where will the steadily increasing funds these bureaucrats need to run their unproductive departments come from when profits cease to exist, tax money ceases to exist, and our economy grinds to a halt?
One of my favorite quotes which fits perfectly into the political scene we are now witnessing comes from a Scottish historian, When the 13 colonies were still part of England, Professor Alexander Tyler, a Scottish historian, wrote about the fall of the Athenian democracy over 2000 years earlier.
“A democracy can not exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover they can vote themselves money from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always vote for the candidates promising them the most money from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy followed by a dictatorship.”
In other words what is happening is that voters are in the process of killing the geese that lay the golden eggs and politicians, mostly left leaning, are handing them the ax and urging them to use it. Since it is far easier for a mob to destroy than build, that’s what they will do, even though they suffer grievously in the process. They forget that the only way we can all be “equal” is if we all have nothing. As stupid as that is, it seems to be human nature. Eric Hoffer had a real good handle on these individuals and why they do what they do. In one favorite of mine he said.
“Passionate hatred can give meaning and purpose to an empty life. Thus people haunted by the purposelessness of their lives try to find a new content not only by dedicating themselves to a holy cause but also by nursing a fanatical grievance. A mass movement (like global warming) offers them unlimited opportunities for both.”
You can read some of his other pertinent quotes at: http://ehoffer.blogspot.com/
For more real information on possible causes of global warming,
goto http://hjgulfstream.blogspot.com/
Several years ago I joined a group named The Environmental Defense Fund. Since joining I have found them to be a far left wing organization whose true agenda lies quite remote from that which they profess to support. Most of their effort seems to be to scare people about the imminent effects of global warming so that they donate to the organization. What follows is but one example of exchanges we have had continually since I joined. Interestingly, not one of my emails has ever been answered. Apparently all they are interested in is getting donations for their “cause.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dear Howard,
2008 could be a turning point in our fight against global warming.
Donate now to double your year end gift and help fight global warming.
Can you feel the tide turning? Last week's historic passage of the Climate Security Act out of a key Senate committee represents a new day for global warming action.
We are now poised to make history in 2008. But we need your help to keep up the pressure.
And to encourage your support, more than 1,000 Environmental Defense members have contributed to a Global Warming Challenge Grant to match your year end gift dollar-for-dollar.
Donate today to our Year-End Global Warming Challenge and double the value of your gift.
Your challengers are everyday people just like you. They care about our future and they helped create the Challenge Grant to help build our campaign to stop global warming.
Here are some of the things these men and woman have had to say:
Environmental Defense goes after the biggest energy problems on earth, working at the highest levels for the most significant changes. Supporting ED's efforts will allow you to have the largest effect possible in the effort to save the earth.
- Kathy R, Cambridge MA
It is our responsibility to do everything we can to save our environment. I always think of the Iroquois proverb, "In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." What are we leaving behind for our children?
- Marjorie, Iowa City, IA
I am on board with Environmental Defense because I am concerned about my young daughter's future, and because, as a religious leader and person of faith, I can think of no greater sacred responsibility than protecting the future of life on earth. I urge people of all faiths and traditions to join in this holy task.
- Rabbi Steve Folberg, Austin, TX
Contrbuting to Environmental Defense is one of the few ways that an individual can hope to make a difference. If there is any hope to protect our fragile planet from being ravaged by the uncaring and ignorant, Environmental Defense will be in the forefront. We must act as stewards.
- Louise Hodges, Hanford, CA
Donate today to have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar.
In all of my years working on important environmental issues, I cannot recall a mobilization as massive and concerted as the one now underway to fight global warming. And you and I have progress to show for our efforts.
But we can't let up, not for a minute. We can't wait for the results of next year's elections. We can't hope for the sea change within American industries to continue on its own. And we certainly cannot count on Congress to pass an historic cap on global warming pollution without continued grassroots demand.
We now have serious momentum toward the kinds of changes that could lead to major global warming progress.
Please donate today to help us take advantage of this momentum and have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar.
Thanks for all you do.
Sincerely, Fred Krupp
President
Enviromental Defense
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
My reply that followed:
Dear Fred:
Global warming as a result of our use of fossil fuels may be a political fact which provides many benefits for those who would control our lives for their own personal benefit, a fact in the news media since it is useful in promoting their agenda, and an economic windfall for many, like yourself, who have jumped on the global warming bandwagon. It is definitely not a scientific fact.
It is a proven fact that there are at least a dozen other causes that could be equally responsible for any global warming caused by the increases of CO2 in the atmosphere. In addition, the continuing destruction of forests, primarily in the undeveloped world, is very possibly responsible for more of the increase of CO2 in the atmosphere than is the combustion of fossil fuels. I would like to see some studies of both how much CO2 is produced by the burning done to clear these forests and the amount of CO2 the destroyed forest no longer removes from the atmosphere. Somewhere I remember reading that a 12% increase in forests in the world would remove all the CO2 produced annually by all the vehicles in the entire world.
I think it unconscionable that the promoters of the "global warming" panic never address these other factors, even those like forest destruction which could be controlled far easier than forcing changes in our vehicles by writing more laws. In spite of this opinion, I have written a book, A Convenient Solution, about how to change our energy system to get us away from fossil fuels and greatly reduce or stop the emission of CO2. It will be published and released within the next few weeks. My reasons for writing the book are about ptoblems and dangers far more challenging than any possible effects of global warming. The overpowering reason is to get us away from dependence on foreign oil and reduce the ponderous drain of billions of dollars presently leaving our country and mostly going to nations that hate us and preach our destruction.
I would even be willing to send you a copy of my book if you would like. Just let me know where. If any of the systems described in my book were to be put in effect the increase of atmospheric CO2 would be stopped and even reversed. These changes would do far more to stop your form of CO2 caused global warming than any of the efforts you are now making no matter how successful are those efforts.
Howard Johnson.
End of email
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PLEASE NOTE: The global warming phenomena is an artificially created, politically motivated mass movement—almost a religion—that will rarely if ever make any serious effort to really solve the problem if there indeed is one. That there are now more climate scientists questioning the CO2 greenhouse effect than are caught up in this religious frenzy is becoming more evident. That the media and global warming fanatics completely ignore all these scientists and their evidence is increasingly evident. The reasons are simple and Fred Krup (who is a fund raiser and not a scientist of any sort) is but one example of people who are making a career out "global warming." Those reasons are simply the desire for power and money along with an antibusiness political agenda on the part of those who would use it to increase taxes and gain political control for themselves. I certainly would welcome a serious effort at objective examinations of data pertaining to all of the plausible global warming (and cooling) causes including the “greenhouse gas” effect of CO2 so dear to the hearts of the left, fund raisers, and the media. The data I have seen thus far show that the greenhouse effect of CO2 is no more the likely cause of global warming than at least a dozen other natural systems that we know quite a bit about.
I wonder just how many organizations like environmentaldefense.com are using global warming as a tool to raise money for themselves and for their political aims. I also wonder why it is these organizations have to use strictly emotional appeals and strong arm tactics to obtain their funds and promote their agendas. They capitalize on the ignorance of both the media (who haven’t a clue as to the facts about “global warming”) and the masses of the public who succumb to their rants of fearsome consequences. Everyone knows how the media feeds on pain and misery and will promote anything that gives them fodder for their “woe is me” attitude. In reality, the billions we spend for oil from nations who preach and plot our destruction are part of a very real and present (and rapidly growing) danger that poses a much bigger and more immediate threat to America than does global warming by even the most convoluted scenario any of the global warming crowd could possibly come up with. That is where we ought to be focusing our efforts and expending our resources and energy.
Business isn’t the villain in this case, it’s an enforced victim that the left and their captive media love to use as a whipping boy. Why else do you think they have made profits into a dirty word. The very profits that generate the money the government confiscates as taxes in order to feed the career bureaucrats’ insatiable appetite for money and power. Global warming is merely the current tool used to obtain that power and money. What are these money grubbers going to do if they succeed in destroying American business enterprises? Where will the steadily increasing funds these bureaucrats need to run their unproductive departments come from when profits cease to exist, tax money ceases to exist, and our economy grinds to a halt?
One of my favorite quotes which fits perfectly into the political scene we are now witnessing comes from a Scottish historian, When the 13 colonies were still part of England, Professor Alexander Tyler, a Scottish historian, wrote about the fall of the Athenian democracy over 2000 years earlier.
“A democracy can not exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover they can vote themselves money from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always vote for the candidates promising them the most money from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy followed by a dictatorship.”
In other words what is happening is that voters are in the process of killing the geese that lay the golden eggs and politicians, mostly left leaning, are handing them the ax and urging them to use it. Since it is far easier for a mob to destroy than build, that’s what they will do, even though they suffer grievously in the process. They forget that the only way we can all be “equal” is if we all have nothing. As stupid as that is, it seems to be human nature. Eric Hoffer had a real good handle on these individuals and why they do what they do. In one favorite of mine he said.
“Passionate hatred can give meaning and purpose to an empty life. Thus people haunted by the purposelessness of their lives try to find a new content not only by dedicating themselves to a holy cause but also by nursing a fanatical grievance. A mass movement (like global warming) offers them unlimited opportunities for both.”
You can read some of his other pertinent quotes at: http://ehoffer.blogspot.com/
For more real information on possible causes of global warming,
goto http://hjgulfstream.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Liberals, are they geneticly haters?
In the present politically charged atmosphere of the coming Presidential race the candidates seem to be keeping most of their claws retracted under smiling faces and supposed congeniality. Even Hillary seems to be on her best behavior most of the time and that must take a lot of restraint on her part. It has been evident for some time and to virtually everyone that Hillary is an incarnation of the "Wicked Witch of the North." Her hate for all who oppose her were expressed quite accurately by Howard Dean, president of the DNC when he literally screamed, "I hate Republicans. I hate conservatives. I hate Rush Limbaugh."
I just ran across a piece I had downloaded from the Internet nearly two years ago. While reports of the nastiness of Hillary have been circulating for many years, this one comes from people with a record of being in contact with Hillary on a daily basis. I couldn't write a rant with nearly the impact of this report so, here it is:
Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 22:15:58
Subject: Presidential Observations by the Secret Service - By Dave Kulow
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We had a neighbor when I lived in DC who was part of the secret service presidential detail for many years. His stories of Kennedy and Johnson were the same as those I heard from the guys who flew the presidents' plane
Yes, Kennedy did have Marilyn Monroe flown in for secret "dates," and LBJ was a typical Texas "good ole boy" womanizer. Nixon, Bush 41, and Carter never cheated on their wives. Clinton cheated, but couldn't match Kennedy or LBJ in style or variety.
The information below is accurate: The elder Bush and current president Bush make it a point to thank and take care of the air crews who fly them around. When the president flies, there are several planes that also go, one carries the armored limo, another the security detail, plus usually a press aircraft. Both Bush's made it a point to stay home on holidays, so the Air Force and security people could have a day with their families.
WHAT WAS: Hillary Clinton was arrogant and orally abusive to her security detail. She forbade her daughter, Chelsea, from exchanging pleasantries with them. Sometimes Chelsea, miffed at her mother's obvious conceit and mean spiritedness ignored her demands and exchanged pleasantries regardless, but never in her mother's presence.
Chelsea really was a nice, kindhearted, and lovely young lady. The consensus opinion was that Chelsea loved her Mom but did not like her. Hillary Clinton was continuously rude and abrasive to those who were charged to protect her life. Her security detail dutifully did their job, as professionals should, but they all loathed her and wanted to be on a different detail. Hillary Clinton was despised by the Secret Service as a whole.
Former President Bill Clinton was much more amiable than his wife. Often the Secret Service would cringe at the verbal attacks Hillary would use against her husband. They were embarrassed for his sake by the manner and frequency in which she verbally insulted him, sometimes in the presence of the Secret Service, and sometimes behind closed doors. Even behind closed doors Hillary Clinton would scream and holler so loudly that everyone could hear what she was saying.
Many felt sorry for President Clinton and most wondered why he tolerated it instead of just divorcing his "attack dog" wife. It was crystal clear that the Clinton's neither liked nor respected each other and this was true long before the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Theirs was genuinely a "marriage of convenience."
Chelsea was much closer to her father than her mother, even after the Lewinsky scandal, which hurt her gravely. Bill Clinton did in fact have charisma, and occasionally would smile at or shake hands with his security detail.
Still, he always displayed an obvious air of superiority towards them. His security detail uniformly believed him to be disingenuous, false, and that he did nothing without a motive that in some way would enhance his image and political career. He was polite, but not kind. They did not particularly like him and nobody trusted him.
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN: Al Gore was the male version of Hillary Clinton. They were more friendly toward each other than either of them were towards former President Clinton. They were not intimate, so please don't read that in. They were very close in a political way. Tipper Gore was generally nice and pleasant. She initially liked Hillary but soon after the election she had her "pegged" and no longer liked her or associated with her except for events that were politically obligatory.
Al Gore was far more left wing than Bill Clinton. Al Gore resented Bill Clinton and thought he was too "centrist." He despised all Republicans. His hatred was bitter and this was long before he announced for the Presidency. This hatred was something that he and Hillary had in common. They often said as much, even in the presence of their security detail.
Neither of them trusted Bill Clinton and, the Secret Service opined, neither of them even liked Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton did have some good qualities, whereas Al Gore and Hillary had none, in the view of their security details.
Al Gore, like Hillary, was very rude and arrogant toward his security detail. He was extremely unappreciative and would not hesitate to scold them in the presence of their peers for minor details over which they had no control. Al Gore also looked down on them, as they finally observed and learned with certainty on one occasion. Al got angry at his offspring and pointed at his security detail and said, "Do you want to grow up and be like them?"
Word of this insult by the former Vice-president quickly spread and he became as disliked by the Secret Service as Hillary. Most of them prayed Al Gore would not be elected President, and they really did have private celebrations in a few of their homes after President Bush won. This was not necessarily to celebrate President Bush's election, but to celebrate Al Gore's defeat.
WHAT IS: Everyone in the Secret Service wants to be on First Lady Laura Bush's detail.
Without exception, they concede that she is perhaps the nicest and most kind person they have ever had the privilege of serving. Where Hillary patently refused to allow her picture to be taken with her security detail, Laura Bush doesn't even have to be asked, she offers. She doesn't just shake their hand and say, "Thank you." Very often, she will give members of her detail a kindhearted hug to express her appreciation.
There is nothing false about her. This is her genuine nature. Her security detail considers her to be a "breath of fresh air." They joke that comparing Laura Bush with Hillary Clinton is like comparing "Mother Teresa" with the "Wicked Witch of the North."
Likewise, the Secret Service considers President Bush to be a gem of a man to work for. He always treats them with genuine respect and he always trusts and listens to their expert advice. They really like the Crawford, Texas detail. Every time the president goes to Crawford he has a Bar-B-Q for his security detail and he helps serve their meals. He sits with them, eats with them, and talks with them. He knows each of them by their first name, and calls them by their first name as a show of affection. He always asks about their family, the names of which he always remembers.
They believe that he is deeply and genuinely appreciative of their service. They could not like, love, or respect anyone more than President Bush. Most of them did not know they would feel this way, until they had an opportunity to work for him and learn that his manner was genuine and consistent. It has never changed since he began his Presidency. He always treats them with the utmost respect, kindness, and compassion.
Please pass this on. It is important for Americans to have a true inside understanding of their President.
Hal Johnson
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No wonder she's sinking in the polls. Maybe Republicans should run Laura Bush.
I just ran across a piece I had downloaded from the Internet nearly two years ago. While reports of the nastiness of Hillary have been circulating for many years, this one comes from people with a record of being in contact with Hillary on a daily basis. I couldn't write a rant with nearly the impact of this report so, here it is:
Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 22:15:58
Subject: Presidential Observations by the Secret Service - By Dave Kulow
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We had a neighbor when I lived in DC who was part of the secret service presidential detail for many years. His stories of Kennedy and Johnson were the same as those I heard from the guys who flew the presidents' plane
Yes, Kennedy did have Marilyn Monroe flown in for secret "dates," and LBJ was a typical Texas "good ole boy" womanizer. Nixon, Bush 41, and Carter never cheated on their wives. Clinton cheated, but couldn't match Kennedy or LBJ in style or variety.
The information below is accurate: The elder Bush and current president Bush make it a point to thank and take care of the air crews who fly them around. When the president flies, there are several planes that also go, one carries the armored limo, another the security detail, plus usually a press aircraft. Both Bush's made it a point to stay home on holidays, so the Air Force and security people could have a day with their families.
WHAT WAS: Hillary Clinton was arrogant and orally abusive to her security detail. She forbade her daughter, Chelsea, from exchanging pleasantries with them. Sometimes Chelsea, miffed at her mother's obvious conceit and mean spiritedness ignored her demands and exchanged pleasantries regardless, but never in her mother's presence.
Chelsea really was a nice, kindhearted, and lovely young lady. The consensus opinion was that Chelsea loved her Mom but did not like her. Hillary Clinton was continuously rude and abrasive to those who were charged to protect her life. Her security detail dutifully did their job, as professionals should, but they all loathed her and wanted to be on a different detail. Hillary Clinton was despised by the Secret Service as a whole.
Former President Bill Clinton was much more amiable than his wife. Often the Secret Service would cringe at the verbal attacks Hillary would use against her husband. They were embarrassed for his sake by the manner and frequency in which she verbally insulted him, sometimes in the presence of the Secret Service, and sometimes behind closed doors. Even behind closed doors Hillary Clinton would scream and holler so loudly that everyone could hear what she was saying.
Many felt sorry for President Clinton and most wondered why he tolerated it instead of just divorcing his "attack dog" wife. It was crystal clear that the Clinton's neither liked nor respected each other and this was true long before the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Theirs was genuinely a "marriage of convenience."
Chelsea was much closer to her father than her mother, even after the Lewinsky scandal, which hurt her gravely. Bill Clinton did in fact have charisma, and occasionally would smile at or shake hands with his security detail.
Still, he always displayed an obvious air of superiority towards them. His security detail uniformly believed him to be disingenuous, false, and that he did nothing without a motive that in some way would enhance his image and political career. He was polite, but not kind. They did not particularly like him and nobody trusted him.
WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN: Al Gore was the male version of Hillary Clinton. They were more friendly toward each other than either of them were towards former President Clinton. They were not intimate, so please don't read that in. They were very close in a political way. Tipper Gore was generally nice and pleasant. She initially liked Hillary but soon after the election she had her "pegged" and no longer liked her or associated with her except for events that were politically obligatory.
Al Gore was far more left wing than Bill Clinton. Al Gore resented Bill Clinton and thought he was too "centrist." He despised all Republicans. His hatred was bitter and this was long before he announced for the Presidency. This hatred was something that he and Hillary had in common. They often said as much, even in the presence of their security detail.
Neither of them trusted Bill Clinton and, the Secret Service opined, neither of them even liked Bill Clinton. Bill Clinton did have some good qualities, whereas Al Gore and Hillary had none, in the view of their security details.
Al Gore, like Hillary, was very rude and arrogant toward his security detail. He was extremely unappreciative and would not hesitate to scold them in the presence of their peers for minor details over which they had no control. Al Gore also looked down on them, as they finally observed and learned with certainty on one occasion. Al got angry at his offspring and pointed at his security detail and said, "Do you want to grow up and be like them?"
Word of this insult by the former Vice-president quickly spread and he became as disliked by the Secret Service as Hillary. Most of them prayed Al Gore would not be elected President, and they really did have private celebrations in a few of their homes after President Bush won. This was not necessarily to celebrate President Bush's election, but to celebrate Al Gore's defeat.
WHAT IS: Everyone in the Secret Service wants to be on First Lady Laura Bush's detail.
Without exception, they concede that she is perhaps the nicest and most kind person they have ever had the privilege of serving. Where Hillary patently refused to allow her picture to be taken with her security detail, Laura Bush doesn't even have to be asked, she offers. She doesn't just shake their hand and say, "Thank you." Very often, she will give members of her detail a kindhearted hug to express her appreciation.
There is nothing false about her. This is her genuine nature. Her security detail considers her to be a "breath of fresh air." They joke that comparing Laura Bush with Hillary Clinton is like comparing "Mother Teresa" with the "Wicked Witch of the North."
Likewise, the Secret Service considers President Bush to be a gem of a man to work for. He always treats them with genuine respect and he always trusts and listens to their expert advice. They really like the Crawford, Texas detail. Every time the president goes to Crawford he has a Bar-B-Q for his security detail and he helps serve their meals. He sits with them, eats with them, and talks with them. He knows each of them by their first name, and calls them by their first name as a show of affection. He always asks about their family, the names of which he always remembers.
They believe that he is deeply and genuinely appreciative of their service. They could not like, love, or respect anyone more than President Bush. Most of them did not know they would feel this way, until they had an opportunity to work for him and learn that his manner was genuine and consistent. It has never changed since he began his Presidency. He always treats them with the utmost respect, kindness, and compassion.
Please pass this on. It is important for Americans to have a true inside understanding of their President.
Hal Johnson
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No wonder she's sinking in the polls. Maybe Republicans should run Laura Bush.
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