I got a very nice letter from Doug Patton, author of the previous post, below.
Doug has a great blog at http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/dpatton/
Had I not been so terminally lazy, I would have googled "Doug Pattor", rather than just pasting the comment in. Thank God I at least gave Dave attribution.
My apologies are herewith tendered, and I promise not to do that again.
Meanwhile, I hope you HAVE checked out the gopusa.com blog.
I have NO idea who Doug Patton is. A friend sent me this, and I thought it so compelling that it deserved wider circulation.
Let's see....I have about 8 readers, so for what it's worth, you guys spread it to the winds!
Is Obama Smarter Than A 5th Grade Jaywalker?
By Doug Patton
May 13, 2008
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama has an indicted, Syrian-born Chicago shyster named Tony Rezko for a financial mentor. He has a screwball, race-baiting, America-hating pastor named Jeremiah Wright for a spiritual mentor. He has an unrepentant domestic terrorist named William Ayers for a political mentor. And he has one of the angriest wives ever to aspire to the position of First Lady.
Obama refuses to wear a flag lapel pin because he thinks it is more patriotic to criticize his country than to support it, or even to wear a symbol of its support.
Obama thinks those of us out here in flyover country are all a bunch of bitter, gun-toting, Bible-thumping bigots furious at "those who don't look like us."
That really should be enough to sink this lightweight candidacy filled with vague language about "hope" and "change" -- what George Will has called "rhetorical cotton candy."
But wait. There's more. Just when we thought Obama had shot himself in the last foot he had available, he presents us with another gift.
On top lapelgate and pastorgate and bittergate, now comes stategate. It seems that the brilliant Barack Obama doesn't know how many states there are in our union. In an off-the-cuff statement you will not hear about on the nightly news, Obama declared that during his presidential campaign, he has visited 57 states. He also said that he has one more to visit: Alaska and Hawaii. I swear to you, that's what the man said.
Here are his exact words: "I've now been to 57 states...I have one more to go...they wouldn't let me go to Alaska and Hawaii."
You can see and hear the clip of the speech given in Oregon at the following::
http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/dpatton/2008/dp_05131.shtml
Now, try to imagine if John McCain - or any other Republican - had uttered such a stupid statement in public. Is there any doubt that person would have been pilloried and Dan Quayled for the remainder of this campaign? (At least when Quayle questioned the spelling of potato, he had some basis in fact for his inquiry: the plural of the word is "potatoes" - with an "e.") But fear not, Obama supporters; excuses will be made by the mainstream media. "He was tired," we will be told, or "he misspoke." And they will only tell you that if they are forced to report on the matter at all. The New York Times (and most other major newspapers), CNN, ABC, CBS, tax-supported PBS and especially NBC are so pro-Obama it is downright embarrassing, and make no mistake, they will continue to circle the wagons around this guy, just as they have done throughout this campaign.
McCain is still being vilified for referring to Iran-supported terrorists in Iraq as al Qaida, as if the vast majority of Americans care about the distinction between a Sunni and a Shiite terrorist.
Entire books have been written about the gaffes of George W. Bush. He has been castigated for everything from his mispronunciation of the word "nuclear" (he always says "nucular") to his inability to communicate with the press. His mangled syntax has been regular fodder for the crew at "Saturday Night Live" for his entire two terms in office. "Misunderestimated" was always one of my personal favorites.
But even the most misinformed American can tell you this country has 50 states, having learned that information in what? Kindergarten?
Perhaps Obama should be a contestant on Fox's "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" Or maybe Jay Leno could interview him out on Hollywood Boulevard as part of his Tonight Show "Jay Walking" segment.
How many of our states have you been to, Senator Obama? Fifty-seven? That's very impressive. I hope you get the chance to see the other one. Or is it two?
The current political stage is being set as a scene, nay, a chapter from Macbeth.
The inevitable democrat nominee, Prince Ibrahim Barak Hussein al-Obama (Peace be upon him), is strutting on the national stage, awash in rose petals thrown by his admiring, no...make that fawning group of eunuchs and swooshing fags of the national press.
I doubt seriously that The Prince (PBUH) will deign to anoint the fair damsel Hillary as his second (can you IMAGINE the denigration (watch it...no pun intended) of Hill and Bill to be forced to play second and third fiddle...or would it be third and fourth fiddle to Hussein (Peace be upon him) and Michelle (Peace be upon her). This would, at the least be entertaining.
Also, imagine the drama, as Hillary contrives to get Ibrahim Hussein (PBUH) out to Fort Marcy Park?
"....***Ring!, Oh hello, your excellency. How would you like to join me out at Fort Marcy Park for a bit of target practice?" "No, don't bother to bring a gun, we know you don't own one...but this will be instructional as well as practicing..."
My true suspicion is that Hill and Bill will turn down the second and third (third and fourth) banana spots and do their level best to ensure Ibrahim Barack Hussein Al-Obama's (PBUH) ignominious defeat in November, thereby setting the Hill up for her ultimate power grab in 2012.
Now, one further word of warning: If you own guns of any shape, size, or description, SELL them as soon as possible. Regardless of which democrat comes to power, they will, as a first step, seize all guns. The only gun that I am retaining is a pump .22 caliber Rossi....In NO WAY Assault Rife, in NO WAY automatic. All the others are long gone. Take a lesson from Canada, where all guns are outlawed.
Oh, by way of total disclosure...I DO have a .177 caliber air rifle and air pistol that I use to harass squirrels, who steal seed from my bird feeders.
But knowing the democrats, they will take them as well, so that only criminals (Peace be upon them) will remain with firearms.
At least Hillary knows how to knock one back! Her eyes are sufficiently crossed that this could be her second...or third.
A friend sent me this URL, with the caveat that it may have been removed by now because of complaints by the CAIR...The Council on American Islamic Relations.
It is a chilling narrative, and it depicts exactly what Islamists have in mind for you, your family, your children and grandchildren.
This is a struggle that has been going on for more than a THOUSAND years, and they have not wavered from their aim. To either convert or kill ALL non-muslims. This horrible doctrine is taught to children from Kindergarten age up, in their schools, and repeated daily in their mosques.
The URL should be viewed by ADULTS only....it is too bloody and gruesome for children. But adults should by all means watch it, and be prepared.
When you see a Muslim, you should think on the lessons from this film:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/liveleak-drops-anti-islam-film-after-threats
We are witnessing a political phenomenon with Barack Obama of rare magnitude. His speeches have inspired millions and yet most of his followers have no idea of what he stands for except platitudes of "Change" or that he says he will be a Uniter.
The power of speech from a charismatic person truly can be a powerful thing. Certainly Billy Graham had charisma and both his manner of speech and particularly the content changed millions. On the extreme other hand, the charisma of Adolph Hitler inspired millions and the results were catastrophic.
Barack Obama certainly is no Hitler nor a Billy Graham, but for many Americans out there feeling just like a surfer who might be ecstatic and euphoric while riding a tidal wave, the real story is what happens when it hits shore. Just Some of What Defines Barack Obama:
· He voted against banning "partial birth" abortion.
· He voted no on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions.
· Supports affirmative action in Colleges and Government.
· In 2001 he questioned harsh penalties for drug dealing.
· Says he will deal with street level drug dealing as minimum wage affair.
· Admitted marijuana and cocaine use in high school and in college. · His religious convictions are very murky.
· He is willing to meet with Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Kim Jung Il and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
· Has said that one of his first goals after being elected would be to have a conference with all Muslim nations.
· Opposed the Patriot Act.
· First bill he signed that was passed was campaign finance reform.
· Voted No on prohibiting law suits against gun manufacturers.
· Supports universal health-care.
· Voted yes on providing habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees.
· Supports granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.
· Supports extending welfare to illegal immigrants.
· Voted yes on comprehensive immigration reform.
· Voted yes on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security.
· Wants to make the minimum wage a "living wage".
· Voted with Democratic Party 96 percent of 251 votes.
· Is a big believer in the separation of church and state.
· Opposed to any efforts to Privatize Social Security and instead supports increasing the amount of tax paid.
· He voted No on repealing the Alternative Minimum Tax
· He voted No on repealing the "Death" Tax · He wants to raise the Capital Gains Tax.
· Has repeatedly said the surge in Iraq has not succeeded.
· He is ranked as the most liberal Senator in the Senate today and that takes some doing.
If your political choices are consistent with Barack Obama's and you think that his positions will bring America together or make it a better place, then you will probably enjoy the ride.
If you are like most Americans that after examining what Obama stands for, are truly not in line with his record, it would be prudent to get off the wave or better yet, never get on, before it comes on shore and undermines the very foundations of this great Country.
We have limited time to save America or the Supreme Court as we know it. Inaction is action.
My esteemed step-nephew and his family are currently living in, and blogging from India. You just have to check this out at http://fullrickshaw.blogspot.com/.
Phillip and Lacy Langford are two young and wonderful idealists who have made the committment to live their beliefs. Phillip, a promising young attorney, is working with an organization in India that represents unfortunate people in that country. Lacey and their entire brood are there as well, and the blog offers an exciting view of their sojorn there. They have the prettiest kids I have ever seen.
Notable as one scrolls down is a wonderful photo of Auburn "munching on Tebow" as Auburn destroyed Florida.
Check out the blog. It's refreshing...also note the time differential, and the temperature out in Bangladore.
I am getting almighty ticked off at having to "Press 1 to continue in English"!
I look out my window, and thankfully, this isn't Mexico or Spain...so why in the HELL should I have to make a choice whether to continue in English, or to go to Espanol???
In every other country in the world that I have visited (and I have visited quite a few), no one has EVER offered me the option to continue the conversation in my native language.
I called the operator and registered an official complaint. I recommend that every American do the same, and if enough people complain, AT&T, Comcast, or whoever will have to do something about it.
If these aliens are too fricking stupid to learn rudimentary English, they should go back to Mexico...for SURE they should not be allowed to sponge off the American welfare system while insisting on speaking their own language.
To complain, all you have to do is dial "0". Do not be abusive to the operator, she can't help it...but you CAN ask her to forward an official complaint. Also write your congressman with the same complaint.
Sooner or later, they will get the message. However, if we don't do something to stop the flood of illegals, they will outnumber us.
