Friday, November 21, 2014

More Opinion and Thoughts on Current Affairs


By Dan Barber

Here is another issue of the Saturday Morning Post. Right or wrong these are my thoughts and opinions of the news stories that I’ve perused from LEGITIMATE online sources in the past week, with the accompanying links to those sources if available.

Vickers: Boots on the Ground Not Necessary for Intel in Iraq
The problem here is a lack of intelligence in the White House. Ignoring or relabeling threats to the United States or its allies for political messaging will not make them disappear, it will only make those threats more dangerous to counter for our young men and women who answer the call to protect our freedom.

Where’s Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl? (Note: Facebook would not allow me to post this on my page, I went back to the source to find the article but it had been taken down from Fox News.)

Where's Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl? You know the guy Obama arranged to have released from the Taliban in trade for 5 captured terrorists. Is Obama hoping Americans will forget this political faux pas? The Bergdahl case has been investigated by the Army to determine if this soldier was captured while taking a walk in enemy territory, or if he deserted his post in a war zone, or if he was captured while chasing butterflies.  “The work is complete and now it’s in review — that can take a while,” Kirby told reporters of the probe.

I believe White House/Chicago political operatives will let the Pentagon release the results of the investigation when they feel it’s safe to do so.

Levin backs Pentagon proposals to cut benefits
I doubt that a cut to health and housing for military and their families is a "small step!"
According to Levin, “They want very badly to take these small steps. They came in front of us, they argued very persuasively that we should do it,” he said. “I’m going to keep arguing that we should listen to the Joints Chief on this.”

Dem leadership fight frustrates veterans advocates

Another example of democrats looking out for democrats rather then looking out for the people they are supposed to serve.

Why are U.S. lawmakers making California water deals in secret?
This is how high-density population areas (democrats) can take advantage of the less populated rural areas (republicans) of the country... Welcome to DNC politics. If you don't believe me, check out the "red-blue" political map of the country.

Obama's plan of action on immigration may derail Republican agenda
This is an example of what a sore looser does. Obama is more concerned with punishing those voters who cast their ballot and those who didn't, which resulted in the GOP's huge mid-term win. It's also an example of hack journalism at the Los Angeles Times for allowing this analysis of "their hero trying to protect the poor immigrants" and those "mean Republicans who are trying to counter the Presidents actions," to be called "news."

Nancy Pelosi wields California Democrats' clout in bid to regain House
Pelosi is only interested in taking care of Pelosi. Wealthy San Francisco constituents and Pelosi supporters deserve what they get. She is a gift to the Republican Party who keeps giving and giving.

Obama to announce immigration plan Thursday

This makes sense. Las Vegas casino/hotels rely on inexpensive immigrant labor for their housekeeping and food service operations. Also, Obama can collect some donations for the Reid/Obama party of the DNC, and the weather should be nice for a couple rounds of golf.

The moral issue of climate change
Having congressional oversight of deals on environmental issues with China might benefit Americans. Perhaps before journalists bash the GOP in the Senate and Congress, for questioning Obama's actions they should Google where leading U.S. companies have their solar panels and wind turbines manufactured?...hint, look to China and Southeast Asia.

8 things you didn’t read today (but should have)
Washington Post, you forgot a couple of items that we should be reading about here today... 1. The comments from Obamacare architect about only getting the Affordable Care Act passed by keeping information from stupid voters or dumb senior citizens. 2. How Obama continues to favor the environmentalists, via giant wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers, by making deals with China without Congressional input. 3. Information about how Rev. Al Sharpton can still be an "important" adviser to Obama and still owe millions in taxes to the federal government and New York state... I know that is 3 items, but whose counting?

On eve of leadership vote, Nancy Pelosi lays out post-election strategy
Maybe someone should dump a bucket of cold water on Nancy...she could melt like her younger sister in the "Wizard of Oz."


POLL: A New Low For Obamacare
I wonder if Obamacare is bombing because of what people are seeing on Cable News... they certainly aren't seeing the video feeds of Professor Gruber, the architect of the Affordable Care Act shooting his mouth off about stupid voters and now old people not knowing what they are doing in selecting Medicare Part D in Main Stream media outlets. Network news and liberal newspapers are quickly loosing credibility and earning its moniker as "Lame Stream media" You betcha!... Dontcha think?

Executive order on immigration would ignite a political firestorm
If Obama issues this executive order it won't be to show support to undocumented immigrants, it will only represent a punishment to the American voters who took away his influence by electing a Republican legislature. It will also be another example of a policy used to divide society and will leave a mess for a future administration to clean up.

 

GOP leaders set sights on tax reform but fret over newly combative Obama

I get the feeling that Obama is being combative toward the Republican leadership and the American voters, not for any ideological reasons, but he wants to punish everyone because his policies have failed miserably and his ego will not allow him to be reasonable.

Hagel announces strategy of innovation to thwart risks to U.S. military superiority
The only way to remain strong is to stay strong as a deterrent rather then wasting money chasing our tail around the planet in an attempt to lead from behind... which is Obama's legacy. This President has no clue when dealing with foreign affairs... SEIU bosses can't help him with that.

 

Feds in agencies that deal directly with money tend to donate to GOP

Does Mr. Davidson read his own newspaper? If he did he would discover that our government leaders must always check with union bosses before they can take any management actions (See patent office employee fraud story lead in this section). Also, thanks to Obama government workers were subject to a pay freeze for three years. It is clear that our elected democratic leaders are owned by the unions. (See next comment and article)

 

Will patent office managers monitor their staffs to stop fraud?

Government officials need to check with union bosses before they can manage government services! Elected leaders need to rewrite labor laws.


Obama's Asia tour relaunches his efforts on 'legacy' issues
A huge threat to the United States is to allow Obama to speak to other world leaders. Obama is no great leader, he is without a doubt the most inept, dishonest and egotistical President we have ever suffered. The best thing anyone can ever say about him is that his heart was in the right place, but his brain was missing.

Obama: We didn't mislead on health care bill
Hey Obama, if you didn't mislead the people on your pet project, how did you get it to pass? Oh yeah, I remember you debated the law with all of your democratic supporters... Nancy (it must be passed before we can tell what's in it) Pelosi and then there is Harry Reid who feels that he is the only thing standing in the way of his Democratic Senators from going to ruin. He does this by not allowing them to represent their constituents by voting on any laws unless he says so and they only vote the way he tells them. Barry, weren't you the chief misleader with all of your promises and then denials?