It has been a busy week. Commodities lost some luster as the dollar strengthened. Gasoline prices appear to have leveled somewhat. The SEAL team provided an opportunity for Osama bin Laden to test the theological certainty of 72 virgins in Paradise for martyrs, but did he go out as a martyr? Hmmm. The President’s hubris was in full display as he used the personal pronoun 21 times during the announcement of the Pakistani action.
Generally, I don’t spend too much time in these columns beating down el Presidente, but his arrogant, smug attitude while our country is dissolving really annoys the dickens out of me. He reminds me of a petulant three-year old who insists on having everything his own way…even if it’s dangerous and destructive. Maybe someone should paddle him and give him a “timeout” in the corner of the West Wing.
The many versions we’ve heard regarding the takedown of Osama illustrate a number of things: the “fog of war” is indeed foggy even in relatively small engagements; politicians lie to improve their images; politicians usually lie…even when there is no apparent reason to do so: some politicians always lie. Will we ever know the entire truth about the circumstances inside that 3,000 square foot dump that housed 23 people for 6 years? Will we ever know the real reason for the 45 minute funeral and burial at sea? Will we ever know the real reason the Commander-in-Chief dithered for 16 hours after relying on 8 months of direct surveillance? Will we ever know his golf score during the leadership dither?
Word is that the Paul Ryan plan for dealing with entitlements will be ditched. My sources haven’t indicated what the sentiment is on the Hill about the other portions of his budget plan. Without the entitlement restructuring the whole plan collapses and puts us on a glide path to solvency sometime in the 25th century (my hyperbole). While I do expect some members of Congress to resist fiscal responsibility, I do find it alarming that there aren’t more Members screaming at the top of their lungs. Many of them consider Dr. Paul a “whiny old coot,” but his views on the debt, the deficit and the budget are right on the money (pun intended).
No fillies in the Kentucky Derby this year. I don’t follow horse racing because as a youngster growing up on a farm, I know how truly stupid horses are. Placing hard earned money on wagers based on 1,000pound critters with bird brains and bird legs seems rather silly to me. Do you think the National Organization for Women (NOW) will be protesting at Churchill Downs today? Think they’ll be wearing those funky hats?
The gardening and planting could use a warm five-day respite from rain. The indoor seedlings are flourishing…particularly the zucchini.
Thursday I was ill so I watched the South Carolina GOP “debate” from my sofa. It seemed rather lively at times and most of the five candidates performed quite well. There were clear distinctions among them regarding abortion, free market capitalism and the role of government. The unfortunate aspect for me was that freedom and liberty were so rarely mentioned …but they were …just not enough. As new candidates sprout up and join the fray, I suspect that the tenor and tempo of the debates will become less confrontational and less informative.
Sunday is Mothers’ Day. A special time for honoring “Mom.” We’ll be having lunch with my mother. If you are blessed to be a mother or to have yours still with you, thank her.
Our radio program has now solidified. We are on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 6:00pm to 7:00pm on 1370 WSPD with the “Eye on Toledo” program.
The Children of Liberty are meeting Tuesday evening at the Sanger Branch Library, 3030 West Central Avenue in Toledo. Professor Lee Strang, UT Law School, will discuss church-state issues. Program begins at 6:30pm.
Have a wonderful remainder of the weekend and continue to cherish liberty.
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