Friday, August 30, 2013

BRITS SAY “NO” TO SYRIAN RETALIATION


The British Parliament yesterday voted not to allow British troops to participate on an attack on Syria in retaliation for its use of chemical weapons last week. 

COMMENTS:
That wise decision leaves Obama internationally embarrassed and domestically without support as well.  What this portends is anyone’s guess, but I think it clearly defines Obama as a “lame duck” President.  His predicament is that he will face international loss of face whether he proceeds with an attack or not.  And then there’s that threat of his to take action if Syria used chemical weapons; what if he doesn't?  I halfway expect the White House to come out with the only explanation: it IS possible that Assad himself did not order the use of those chemical weapons.  “Therefore, I have decided to take no action at this time.”  In fact, that may well be the spin by the time this post hits print. 

TODAY’S QUERIES & ANSWERS:
Q. What is your opinion on the indefinite probation sentence given to the three blacks who beat up the white kid on that Florida school bus?  (Lucas, Palo Cedro, CA)
A. Now, this is not a sarcastic or facetious response.  I do believe that this was a racially motivated crime; I can just hear those three talking about getting even with “his white ass.”  Granted, the probation includes multiple conditions including community service, random drug tests and electronic monitoring, for as long as 60 days. In addition, the teens must take anger management classes, comply with mandatory curfews and stay away from the victim.  I believe the victim could have lost his life.  For that reason, I also believe there should have been some time served in a juvenile hall custody for a minimum of six months, plus the above.  They got off far easier than most kids would in most jurisdictions.  This is basically not a wake-up call, but just a slap on the wrist. 

Q. I think most Americans have recently been labeled as “extremists” by the Pentagon.  They even labeled our founding fathers as extremists for being disloyal to Britain.  In the past, our government has labeled military and former military people, tea party members, Republicans and religious people as being “extremists” that have to be watched.  What is your response?  (Lori ~ Broomfield, CO)
A. That is their “enemies list.”  That is why the N.S.A. monitors our phone calls and emails.  That’s why the I.R.S. has been targeting conservative groups and that is why the Department of Justice went after the Associated Press and Fox News.  They are paranoid, and they should be; they are not Americans, but anti-Americans and they need to be suspicious of everything we Americans are doing.  We, on the other hand, need to remain steadfast in our purpose, to restore America’s democracy.    

Q. Why wasn’t America’s only black Senator, Tim Scott, invited to participate in the Martin Luther King observance?  (Cody ~ Kemmerer, WY)
A. Because he’s a Republican. 

TODAY’S QUOTE:
“An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

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