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Homegrown terrorist are being exposed at an alarming rate here in America. The most recent group was arrested several days ago in North Carolina. Seven men including a father and his two sons were arrested for conspiring to murder, kidnap, maim and injure people overseas, as well as providing material support to terrorists.

June 2009, Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, a 24-year old Arkansas resident was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and 15 additional counts of engaging in terrorists acts after opening fire on an occupied building at a military recruiting facility.

June 2009, Adam Gadahn, an American al-Qaeda member who sent a message via video criticizing Obama’s “deceptive, false and sugarcoated words” in his inaugural address and his speech in Turkey, earlier this year. Gadahn speaks of his own American citizenship as “shameful.”

June 2009 David Williams with three other co-defendants Laguerre Payen, James Cromitie and Onta Williams pleaded not guilty to a federal indictment that accused them of conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction in their plot to blow up Synagogues in Bronx, New York.

Late last year, three Somali-American students dropped out of college to return to Somali to answer the call of Jihad. One of the men blew himself up in Somalia, becoming the first known American suicide bomber. Since that time more than 20 young Somali-Americans have also answered that call.

Summer of 2001, Six Yemeni-Americans from Buffalo, New York traveled to Pakistan and Afghanistan to attend an al-Qaeda training camp. Arrested by the FBI, they became a “conquest” of George W. Bush as he hyped the arrest in his State of the Union address in 2002. Although most was just hype, what the Lackawanna six eventually were charged with and plead guilty to was, “material support of terrorism.”

Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh, Ted Kaczynski the Unabomber, anti-abortion terrorist (too numerous to name), William Krar and Judith Bruey who had ties to white supremacist groups were arrested with the makings for a sodium cyanide bomb capable of killing thousands. The list seems to go on and on.

Hate seems to be more contagious than any emotion experienced and groups like al-Qaeda, Skin Heads, KKK, the Taliban, gang warfare in neighborhoods across America have a tendency to incorporate, a need to belong, religious views of perfection with the knowledge of basic discontent or a grievance real or perceived (killing of Muslims or power to a white world, respect/territory) to recruit and manipulate the minds of a growing number of discontented, weak minded people.

Where will this hate take us? It seems that in communities all across America there is a threat of violence; people living amongst us who are secretly honing their skills and ready to kill; growing hate inside them based on the irrational thought process hate brings about.

Does this give you cause to pause and think about the hate you allow to flow through your body and spew from your mouths with an ease that is learned and perfected over time? It should – STOP THE HATE!!!

And that’s the way I see it!!!!

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I, for one, am having a hard time understanding how, without reading the legislation on the table for health care reform there are so many people in Congress stepping up in opposition of the bill.

This conversation on health care reform seems like it has been going on for months, yet the people responsible for passing the legislation have not even taken the time to read the bill but they feel justified in sitting in staunch opposition of it.

Democratic Congressman John Conyers has gone on record as saying “what good is reading the bill if it’s 1,000 pages, if you don’t have 2 days and 2 lawyers to find out what it means after you have read the bill.” Conyers goes on to state that most bills brought before them to vote on are voted on without reading the bills.

However he is not the only one who scoffed at reading the bill, Republican House Minority Leader, John Boehner has admitted to not reading the bill, while confirming the fact that not one body of Congress read the 1,100 pages. As he throws the bill down and questions “who has time to read it.”

Having not read the bill, how can any member of Congress represent a truthful assessment for or against the bill? After being informed that Congress has not taken the time to read the bill, how can “we the people” believe anything they say regarding the bill?

I recently watched a YouTube video where Bill Maher, without hesitation or feeling the need for explanation, called America a “stupid country.” Although he eventually gave, as reason for this statement, that Sara Palin could be president, which for me was reason, in and of it self, to confirm the stupidity of America, I say the voting on a bill without reading the bill is another form of confirmation that America is stupid.

For this reason, after listening to these people, who are in charge of signing off on legislation, proudly admit that they do not even take the time to read the legislation, I have to say I agree with Maher.

To witness how some Americans jump on the band wagon behind these Congressmen/Senators in opposition of something they do not have a clue on, because they have not taken the time to read the paperwork, have admitted to this lack of desire to read it, thereby having no real knowledge of the specifics but stand in opposition of it, I say Bill Maher hit the nail on the head.

We are a nation of “the blind, leading the blind” and we all fall into the ditch together; how comforting.

After Obama’s visit to Ohio, Republican John Boehner, in a Press Release, states, among other things, that “The Democrats’ government takeover of health care, also diminish quality and reduce access to care. It puts government bureaucrats – not patients and doctors – in charge of personal medical decisions. It leads to the rationing and even denial of care. And it cuts Medicare, taking choices away from millions of seniors, including many in rural parts of our state.

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He further states that “The Mayo Clinic put it best earlier this week, saying of the Democrats’ bill, ‘the proposed legislation misses the opportunity to help create higher quality, more affordable health care for patients.’ Republicans have proposed a comprehensive plan to make health care more affordable and accessible for the American people, and we reached out to the President months ago to work on a bipartisan plan. President Obama and Democratic leaders in Congress should scrap their costly plan and start over with a bipartisan approach that reduces costs, increases access, and creates a climate of new jobs.”

While the Mayo Clinic did say something along those lines they also said there are some positive elements of the bill as well. Reading between the lines of Mayo Clinic comments, the main concern is with payments made to them through the current Medicare/Medicaid plans, payments to doctors, money, although they disguise this discussion behind the concept of “patient care.”

Without having read the bill how can Boehner make these allegations? Would you not have to read the bill to know for sure that these things would take place? Wouldn’t you have to read the bill, in it’s entirety to understand the full effect of the process. These words are demonstrative of the very real fact that Politicians will say anything to “we the people” in effect playing us for stupid, gullible, trusting fools to believe these comments while knowing, through his own admissions, that he did not even take the time to read the bill.

In an effort to create divisions, discredit Democrats, bring about a “Waterloo” in the current administration, transparency of our government is happening. While it is not the transparency Obama was in favor of, I am seeing a side of politics I only imagined before. The political games that have been played discretely behind closed doors are coming to light, and truth is – it’s not a pretty picture.

Instead it is a view of lies, games, deceit, petty bickering, and refusal to take the time to read legislation which critically affects, relating the information found within the legislation to “we the people.”

There are just as many for this proposal as against this proposal but the longer it stays out in the open without a decision taking place, the more time that is given to propaganda to make this bill into something it may not be as the pros and the cons take to the airwaves via advertisement to sway the minds of the public.

And that’s the way I see it!!!

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The smoke screen being tossed up by Republicans to create a haze around the health care reform legislation directed at “we the people” as constituents, has clouded the view of “Blue Dog Democrats” as well.

However on Monday, a positive assessment came from Congress’ nonpartisan budget analyst, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with a statement issued that underscored what Obama has been saying all along “the plan for government-run coverage would not force out private insurers but would simply create ‘competition,’ which private insurers could survive.”

Although Republicans have been using a report issued by the Lewin Group, a research firm owned by an insurance company, to drive their point home that the millions of people now covered by employer-sponsored insurance would go to the government coverage forcing a change in coverage for those who are presently satisfied with their coverage, the CBO’s report seems to stringently contradict the Lewin Group. It just seems like a conflict of interest to use the voice of “insurance companies,” who have the most to lose to back a voice against health care reform.

Yesterday, the housing industry was up by 11 per cent on sales of new homes; recently the Stock Market was up, an indication that the economy may be on an upswing towards improvement. Whether due to the “stimulus bill” or the “tarp” that was passed or not, indications are that we are moving in the right direction with or without the support of Republicans who seem hell bent on their desires to effect a “waterloo” for Obama by the dissention they are attempting to create by consistently taking a stand against any measures Obama tries to institute.

Regarding payment of the health care reform, Obama has constantly stated that a large portion of the money to pay for this legislation would come from re-evaluating the waste in current government coverage such as Medicare/Medicaid with the possibility of a slight increase of taxes paid by those making a certain amount of money, it appears that these words are not being heard by those who continue to have “concerns” that small businesses are going to be hit hard or that taxes will be raised too high.

According to Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, (issued in a written statement to Yahoo News) small businesses aren’t faring too well right now with a determined choice to either stay in business or provide health care for their workers in today’s global economy.

Sebelius contends that “health care spending today consumes 30 percent more of state and local budgets than it did 20 years ago, forcing governments to choose between cutting services and raising taxes.”

It would seem, from this comment that raising taxes is inevitable either way – with or without the passing of this legislation so the question you should be asking is, in the long run do you want to raises taxes for a program that is not working; for with the current health care costs raising at an alarming rate it represents the single largest contributor to exploding long-term deficits, or raise taxes for a program that, over the long haul, has potential to help the economy?

Through all the rhetoric and confusion the consensus among all seems to be that America can not afford to wait any longer for health care reform. That being said, the question becomes, why are these “political games” being played? Why are these obvious games being played at the cost of not only the economy but at the expense of the American public?

According to Sebelius, there are four main factors to any “good” health care reform and they are as follows:

1. To provide Americans with more affordable choices accomplished by setting up “marketplaces where people can shop and compare prices on plans, choosing one that is right for their individual needs.

2. The use of incentives for doctors and hospitals used to reward based on quality of care not on the quantity of tests or procedures prescribed.

3. A move from treatment to prevention and wellness with an emphasis on healthy lifestyles and finally,

4. An aim at not adding to our current deficit which can be achieved by the savings that will be achieved by identification of hundreds and billions of dollars being currently spent on health care that falls into the category of funding waste and overpayments to insurance companies.”

The legislation currently on the table is directed at just these concerns, supposedly, so what is the problem and why is all this dialogue necessary except to delay what everyone seems to agree on, that reform is imperative to shrink the growing deficit.

And that’s the way I see it!!!

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A military strike against Iran by Israel remains a possibility as Israel’s Defense Minister makes the statement that “no option is off the table regarding Iran’s nuclear program. In the meantime, Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton appearing on Meet The Press, stands strong in her belief, which is backed by our allies, that it is, as a matter of policy, “unacceptable for Iran to own nuclear weapons and the umbrella of coalition nations are united in their determination to keep Iran from obtaining nuclear weaponry; calling Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons “futile.”

Vice President, Joe Biden has said: “We cannot dictate to another sovereign nation what they can and cannot do when they make a determination, if they make a determination, that they are existentially threatened and their survival is threatened by another country.”

Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has said: “I have been for some time concerned about any strike on Iran (by Israel). I worry about it being very destabilizing, not just in and of itself, but the unintended consequences of a strike like that.”

While, according to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, both of these statements are relevant, the goal leans towards intensive diplomacy, making clear to Iran the cost of their pursuit of nuclear weapons with the backing of the international community. However, while meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates today, Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak, three (3) times reiterated that “no options are off the table regarding Iran’s nuclear program,” this to include taking military action.

The hope is that diplomacy will eventually succeed and while no one really knows what military actions Israel may have in mind, the threat of violence is in the air with Iran threatening violence against Israel if attacked.

My concern is how much influence, if any the Taliban/al-Qaeda has in Iran. Iran, located in the middle between Iraq and Afghanistan, could accept support, both financial as well as physical, from the insurgents in either of those bordering areas if Israel were to launch a military attack on Iran.

While some have argued that under the Taliban, the practice of drug exporting dropped 200 per cent in the years between 1995 and 2000, research into this statement has revealed that:

1. Afghanistan’s opium production (3400 tons in 2002) increased more than 15-fold since 1979

2. From 1996 to 1999, under the Taliban, production doubled and peaked at over 4600 tons.

3. In 2000 the Taliban banned opium cultivation, but not trade.

4. In 2002 opium was cultivated by several ethnic groups in the south (Helmand), east (Nangarhar) and north (Badakshan)

5. Cross-border ethnic and tribal links facilitate trafficking by several ethnic groups.

6. Over three-quarters of the heroin sold in Europe, and virtually all of it in Russia, originates in Afghanistan.

Further information regarding the “Opium Economy In Afghanistan” can be found by clicking the link.

This drug trafficking could bolster the availability of cash to support a war with Israel if pushed and if the Taliban/al-Qaeda choose to come to the aid of Iran. My hope is that Israel thinks before they dive into physical battle with Iran. Iran is not the Gaza Strip.

And that’s the way I see it!!!

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It has been decided that the “fundamental right” to bear arms is on the federal level and that individual states have the authority to determine what is “right” for their states in regards to gun control.

However, in an attempt to weaken states rights, an amendment to this bill was placed before Congress to incorporate the “Respecting State’s Rights, Concealment and Carry Reciprocity Act” which would have allowed persons with a permit to carry a concealed weapon in their home state to venture into a state, other than their own, with stricter laws against “concealed weapons,” and carry their concealed weapon with them.

Luckily, this amendment was just rejected. Passing of the amendment would have compromised the safety and security of all Americans, to some degree, but more importantly it would have stripped away “a state’s right” in regards to their choices, previously made, to inhibit its own citizen’s safety laws as it relates to guns.

While the saying that “guns don’t kill, people kill” is to a point valid, the reality is that people are choosing to kill more and more often and not just wild game, people are killing people, with the aid of guns.

The truth is, I have mixed emotions about gun control. If gun people demonstrated a sincere responsibility regarding gun ownership, I would have no problems with that ownership however time and lives lost have proven that this is not the case. With the availability of guns at an all time high with virtually anyone capable of purchasing a gun and using that gun for hunting people, both grown-ups and children, I believe the time has come to curtail gun ownership.

When I think of the possibilities of an invasion occurring, on United States soil, be it from inside or outside of the United States, I feel the more people that are armed, the better the chances of survival becomes. There is so much hate floating around in America, as well as in the world against America, that to totally take away the right to bear arms is just as frightening as creating laws to enhance the rights of gun owners.

The truth of the matter is that the availability of guns in America is out of control and laws will not prevent those who are determined to “carry” from purchasing guns. New Jersey Governor, Jon S. Corzine made a statement regarding the amendment that was recently defeated. He said, “We believe it is unconstitutional, unenforceable, and what’s more we believe it is a threat to our citizen’s safety and well-being. We will never compromise, not even one inch, where public safety is concerned.”

Corzine also had encouraged every lawmaker, every citizen in favor of local control for our safety and security to make their voices heard in opposing this amendment or any other proposal of this nature.

I say, realistically, can legislation alone stop the individual from exercising their belief in their “fundamental right” to bear arms or are more drastic measures needed. Has the lack of gun control taken us to a level of gun ownership being out of control?

And that’s the way I see it!!!!

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In the middle of his 60-day reassessment of the Afghan war, the replacement U.S. commander, General Stanley McChrystal, is attempting to recognize a way to turn this war around. After eight-years of battle, the hope is that he will be able to come up with a new perspective. After eight years of battle and so many Afghan lives that have been lost, hate of the “outsiders” is acute.

According to an article at Time.com, the goal is to re-calibrate the war effort with the intent of showing the people that the coalition forces increase their security, thereby draining some of the ill feelings that have been displayed towards the coalition. McChrystal states that what he really wants is the equivalent of a peaceful takeover where the Taliban are forced out. McChrystal goes on to say “we will not win based on the number of Taliban we kill, but instead on our ability to separate insurgents from the people.

While this may be the goal of America, the Taliban is not giving up or being “forced out” but instead are stepping up the offensive and more lives have been lost in the violence that has become the signature of the Afghan war, with roadside bombs and suicide bombers on the rise.

As a result of this increase in violence, recently, the discussion has arisen as to whether to provide security at military bases in Afghanistan which would provide 24-hour protection to include protection of vehicle convoys traveling throughout the country. My question is would this “security” eliminated the dangers of roadside bombs?

For some reason, when I think or write about the war in Afghanistan, my stomach does flip-flops. It seems there is a level of extreme violent pushback from the Taliban in this area that seems to unnerve me and the more American soldiers attempt to gain ground, the more violent the insurgents become.

I worry about our troops over there mostly because “drugs” are big business, big money and in effect, Americans were attempting to put a stop to the drug trafficking, cut off an income stream that I am sure is making someone/some group very rich. I would not be surprised if opium brings in more money than oil, money that is essentially fueling this war.

With so much at stake, I am positive those who are growing poppy in the area feel threatened and angered by U.S. intervention and have undoubtedly driven some Afghans to side with the Taliban. The United States government has spent millions of dollars annually, in recent years, to support poppy eradication in Afghanistan with the hope of steering these poppy farmers to cultivating more mainstream crops. How effective has this campaign been?

Although, the focus is shifting, at this time, away from poppy eradication to protection of Afghan people through earning or buying civilian support with a renewed focus on counterinsurgency, this strategy has not, thus far, been effective with July being the deadliest month so far.

As I watch the violence unfold in Afghanistan with the unalterable urge to kill that the Taliban/al-Qaeda is showing, coupled with the bickering and nuclear threats that are taking place between Iran and Israel entwined with the understanding of how hate never ends, I am so worried and I pray for the troops that are over there in a foreign country, those that will soon be sent over there to fight a war that seems to be never ending or winnable.

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And that’s the way I see it!!!!!

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In Texas just the other day a protest was held by people protesting the state’s handling of the case of a black man who was run over and dragged by a truck driven by “friends” that turned into a skinhead demonstration as white supremacist took to marching in opposition of the eradication of a human life. No one was convicted for the life taken.

In Pennsylvania, the denial of black KIDS into a swimming area while racist remarks were made within hearing distance of these kids. A website, hosted by “police officers,” was brought to light when someone decided to press charges based on the racial slurs that had been posted. Officer involved shootings of black men in Louisiana, Oakland and other cities across the country are constantly in the news.

The arrest of Louis Gates and the denials of “any wrong doing” demonstrate loudly that America is still plagued with racism. On a daily basis of late there has been one article after another of how racism is rearing it’s ugly head in America and how “white Americans” refuse to look at the root causes of racism in America.

The denials that racism does not exist in America is more than a denial it is a bold face lie and it will never end as long as this lie is perpetrated and condoned through excuses, denials and more lies and shows how ignorant some Americans truly are.

How you can deny what is real when it is smacking you in the face on a daily level is beyond me. How you can “accept” and lend justification to what you see happening is a crime worse than the crimes being perpetrated in Iran against the peaceful demonstrators there. I am sickened by the displays and angered at the denials.

This is not over and in fact the incidence of white supremacist and terroristic acts by police officers will only increase in America as things begin to change politically because “white supremacist” and the attitudes they foster will not change. As the “power” begins to shift, which I know it will after watching “Black In America” and observing the determination of young blacks to go after what they want in America, the hate will increase as whites begin to feel their “fundamental right to power” slip through their hands.

This is disgraceful, irrational, controlling and petty. Racism is ignorant and those who participate, deny, condone through excuses are just as ignorant as racism itself. This needs to stop and stop immediately because a change is blowing in on the wind. It has been a long hard struggle to achieve this change but you can not stop the change that is happening.

Your violence did not stop it in the 60’s and your ignorance and denials will not stop it now. The only thing it does is show your fear, your hate and your ignorance as you try to cover up what is real and demonstrated on nearly a daily basis in one city or another all across America.

You are no better than the Taliban/al-Qaeda with your attempt at terrorism by way of carrying a badge, blatantly marching while yelling racial slurs or recruiting, from the internet, followers for the cause of chaos.

And that’s the way I see it!!!!

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The fact that all charges were immediately dropped against Harvard Professor, Henry Louis Gates Jr., speaks volumes on the subject of whether or not the officer involved, Sergeant James Crowley, overreacted. Officers should be trained to diffuse negativity but instead, in a lot of cases involving minorities, they provoke negativity.

I did not witness what happened in the Gates case however I have, on some occasions, felt compelled to stop my car, get out and watch as officers have taken on arrogant attitudes while dealing with suspected minorities. To be suspected when you have done nothing wrong is one thing, to be disrespect is another but to be disrespected in your own home, after doing nothing wrong, is on a totally different level.

The fact that the Officer involved refused to apologize after viewing identification with Gates picture and address on it but instead requested that Gates “step outside” speaks to his attitude and his intention. Public servants should be void of ego but police officers seldom are when dealing with minorities. Public servants should have enough tact to diffuse most situations by showing respect to the person they are dealing with but officers seldom do when dealing with minorities.

Even now as Gates requests an apology from the officer involved, the officer refuses to apologize, which again speaks loudly of who he is regardless of who appointed him diversity trainer. I have been a “Public Servant” for the majority of my life and I know that some people are just “out there” with attitude on the tip of their tongue, waiting to argue, sometimes justified, sometimes not but it is never my place, as a public servant, to engage in arguments with the public I serve, nor should it be the “place” of an officer, carrying a gun, to engage in arguments with the people they serve.

Contrary to what facts where presented, by Officer Crowley, the very real fact that all charges were dropped, but not before Professor Gates was fingerprinted and a mug shot taken, speaks loudly as to whether a “crime” was genuinely committed. This process perpetrated was solely to bring Professor Gates, a minority who may have shown a little too much ego, a little too much indignation, in the mind of the officer, down a notch.

As I watched the news yesterday, I heard a guest speaker relate, the very real concept that even regarding medical care there is a great deal of “subconscious” racial tendencies that occur in dealing with minorities. I had to agree with this view point because, logically speaking, if a person grows up thinking they are “better” than a minority, even if they attempt to practice or live their lives in acceptance of that minority, they will, unconsciously, show signs of superiority.

By the same token, once you have repeatedly been on the receiving end of this superior attitude you tend to become “hypersensitive” to the attitude and sometimes it becomes hard to distinguish what is “intentional” and what is “learned” – either way, the feelings you experience, being on the receiving end, are the same and it is hard to take.

Cambridge Police Commissioner, Robert C. Haas, has said that Sergeant Crowley “acted in a way that was consistent with his training in the department and with national standards of law-enforcement protocol” and if this is true then protocol should be revised to involve sensitivity, respect, patience, understanding, tact and a willingness to say simple words like “I’m sorry about the misunderstanding.” Protocol should involve knowing when to draw the line on arresting people who have not committed a crime, protocol should involve knowing when to walk away.

Being a police officer is a hard job and each day when you leave home there is that possibility that you may not make it back home but the choice was yours to make to become a police officer. You make that choice fully aware of the dangers and the rudeness that will possibly be directed at you. It is the responsibility of the officer to gain control of the situation, to attempt to diffuse anger – not become part of it.

While Obama said the officer acted stupidly, I say he brought arrogance to the situation, an arrogance that he is still showing in his refusal simply to say “sorry.”

And that’s the way I see it!!!!!

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Healthcare reform, over the years, has been a major topic of conversation. Republican Senator, Jim DeMint, summed up the political war that is raging, during the conversations this time around in Washington over Obama’s healthcare proposal, when he made his statement “If we are able to stop Obama on this” meaning Obama’s healthcare proposal, “it will be his ‘Waterloo’. He goes on to say “It’s not personal. We’ve got to stop his politics.”

These words demonstrate the reality of the attitudes of a lot of Republicans on Capital Hill. It is not what is best for the people, it is what is best to restrain Obama and his politics, which is very personal since he was elected, by the majority, as President of the United States. How this can not be viewed as “personal” is beyond my comprehension.

The definition of personal: Relating to the parts of someone’s life, intended for or owned by a specific person rather than anyone else. The politics a man believes in is a very personal thing. A man’s desire to do good for the people he serves is very personal. Republicans should do themselves a favor, by recognizing what an attempt to do good for the people entails. Confusing the issues seems to work in a big way and the more you talk about an issue the more confused it becomes.

In essence, Republicans are demonstrating that the goal is to defeat Obama just like Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at the battle of Waterloo. This defeat at Waterloo did not kill Napoleon it simply put an end to Napoleon’s rule as the French emperor and being the “poor losers” that they act like, Republicans are more interested in seeing Obama lose than doing what is right for the people.

With a visible and verbal attitude that has been expressed by Republicans, any intelligent person would have to ask; how much of this proposal did the Republicans even read? Did Republicans simply scan the pages looking for issues they could come out and criticize as ‘not effective’? Knowing the mission of Republicans, to bring Obama to his knees in surrender, how can they even be believable in their criticism?

For the first time in the history of the conversations on healthcare in America, Obama has managed to get some significant people on board with their support of the legislation. Yet, rather than get on board and attempt to rewrite some of what they feel is wrong with the bill, Republicans suggest the best way to deal with it is to scrape it and start all over from page one so as to be “truly bipartisan;” like they have really demonstrated their desire to be bipartisan up to this point.

This is irrational, idiotic, selfish, controlling, disrespectful and highly motivated towards their ultimate goal of bringing about a “Waterloo” – the final last stand of Obama’s presidency. These people are playing a crucial game with the health, wellbeing and economic conditions of the American public all because they want to wage war against their opponent.

Republicans are essentially saying to the American public that their mission is more important than your daily lives are; what a statement to put out, to the very people, who they are suppose to be serving and protecting. How ignorant are the people who view this as “the right thing to do” even after they verbalize their main goal.

While the average person has not read the legislation, based on the people who have backed the legislation the most that can be said is that out of all those pages it took to write out the proposal, there may be some things in there that are not completely worked out and at the very least more analysis of those points should be discussed but to scrape the whole thing so as the Republicans can demonstrate some kind of power and win a battle that is fought for their egos is egregious.

Someone is always going to dictate, to some degree, some things about your medical care, your doctor, your insurance company, the government (Medicaid, Medicare, VA), the important thing to recognize here is that medical coverage will be more accessible and affordable for more people, that in the long run (which this program has in mind) and with due diligence by the people, health care costs can be minimized, that we all need to do our parts to support this, not only with the possibility of higher taxes but with the thought in mind of prevention of certain controllable illnesses.

Everybody has an opinion. On any given subject there will be those for and those against and the more this subject is discussed, the more that discussion is going to prolong implementation. The debt we all seem to be so concerned with can be paid back in time and with the support of the people – time is all anyone truly has here on earth. Keeping things in the proper perspective is important – it is time to recognize.

And that’s the way I see it!!!

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A self-fulfilling prophecy, according to the dictionary, is a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true. For some the solar eclipse is a sign from above that indicates violence and turmoil to come. Could this be a self fulfilling prophecy or is superstition alone at play.

According to Yahoo News, this seems to be the belief of many in countries such as India and China as the longest lasting solar eclipse of the 21st century is scheduled to occur Wednesday, July 22, 2009. After the eclipse, what carries this “superstition” even further is that come September 2009, Saturn moves from Leo into Virgo. Whenever this has happened over the last 200 years the consensus of some seems to be that there has been “either a world war or a mini world war.”

Ironically, this eclipse is most visible from within a narrow corridor that expands the Eastern Hemisphere. It begins in India and crosses through Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma and China. According to NASA, after leaving mainland Asia, the path crosses Japan’s Ryukyu Islands and curves southeast through the Pacific Ocean and is scheduled to last a total of 6 minutes and 39 seconds.

There are other areas that will witness a partial eclipse as the moon continues it passage between the sun and earth. While some view this as a “natural” occurrence, others predict doom and gloom. Rooted deep in Indian society is the belief that this event could cause injury to newborns coming into the world at the time of the eclipse and advise pregnant women to stay indoors.

Astrologers foresee a rise in communal and regional violence in the days following the eclipse. With predictions of some kind of attack perpetrated by Kashmiri separatist or al-Qaeda on Indian soil. Others of the Hindu persuasion, feel this is a time the sun with its life giving qualities is swallowed by the moon, snuffing out its life-giving light and causing food to become inedible and water undrinkable.

Others have taken cruises or booked flights at between $2,000 and $3,000 dollars to witness this rare occasion from a distance of 41,000 feet. From a spiritual point of view, this is an excellent time for worship; better results than on any ordinary day; this in part due to the “opposite attracting forces” that are very powerful during an eclipse.

National Geographic News has suggested that because of the densely populated regions this eclipse will pass over, this may be the most viewed eclipse ever. Whatever connotations that are put on this spectacle, people are flocking to witness the sight with many hotels booked along the path of the eclipse. Researchers are gathering up equipment to see what they can garner regarding the sun from this occurrence,

Weather permitting, this will be a show viewed and appreciated my many. What follows, only time will tell for sure but with the chaos that is brewing, I hope this phenomenal display is not a self-fulfilling prophecy followed by the violence of the predictions but instead prayers of the heart, for peace and understanding in the world, are heard and acknowledged bringing a new dimension of love to the world – I still have hope.

And that’s the way I see it!!!

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