"Everyone Hates Us"

How many times have your heard this: "The problem with the US is everyone in the world hates us." It's a common mantra. Have you ever stopped to think about exactly who is "everyone" that hates us?

Maybe a few of the leaders in North Korea hate us. I wonder how many common folks in N. Korea hate us? (See the "Ps.", below.)

Maybe a few of the leaders in Iran hate us. I wonder how many of the US schooled students hate us? (See the "Ps.", below.)

Maybe a few of the leaders in China hate us. I wonder how many common Chinese hate us? (Ask someone who's traveled to China. See the "Ps.", below.)

Maybe a few of the leaders in Russia hate us. I wonder how many common Russians hate us? (See the "Ps.", below.)

France? I don't think so.
Canada? I don't think so.
Mexico? I don't think so.
England? I don't think so.
Australia? I don't think so.
New Zealand? I don't think so.
Scotland? I don't think so.
Germany? I don't think so.
Spain? I don't think so?
South Korea? I don't think so.
Japan? I don't think so.
... and on and on!

So who are these haters? It seems to me that those in the "everyone hates America" group are the one's that seemingly either don't have a clue as to what is happening in the world today or they are terribly envious. (Remember in high school: Who did YOU hate? Maybe it was the most successful person or the most attractive person or the person with the best car or most friends ... or the smartest kid in the school. Sound familiar?)

So maybe the next time you hear "Everyone Hates The US," pin them down: WHO is "everyone" and after they rattle off a list of haters, ask why. Listen to the list of nonsensical answers and relate them you your high school experiences ... it's just about the same thing, except on a worldwide scale.

"Everyone Hates America:" I don't think so!

Ps: If those in the "hate the US" countries got even the slightest chance to safely come to America, what do you think they'd do?

Pretty obvious, isn't it?

From Over The Horizon Comes The Sound Of ...

... Thundering Hoofbeats: It's "Candidates #4 & #5!"

Here's the situation report:

On one side we have running for President, a woman, not really liked by many, that seems to claim heritage for the White House along with a scoundrel for a husband that just happens to be an ex-president with stained pants, matched against a charismatic young black senator that has great oratorical skills, but few creds. I guess in Texas they'd say he's "All Hat and No Cattle."

On the other side, we have a seemingly competent gentleman that has reached the age where a beach home in Florida seems more appropriate and who fails to get the excited interest of his party ... but, it's the best they can muster.

It seems to me that the stage is set for The Lone Ranger (or Rangers) to ride in on his (or their respective) white horse(s) and proclaim: "Stop The Fighting" ... I'll Save The Day!"

Frankly, the sooner the better! I'm so tired of turning on the radio/TV/Internet/etc. and hearing an endless stream of "Barack said that Hillary ... "; "The Clinton's said that Obama ..." and-on-and-on-and-on-and-on-and-on-and-on.

So who will sit atop the stallion? (Just heard today the maybe Al Gore is strapping on spurs. If true, I personally hope the horse bucks him off before he get to the arena.)

Ron Paul here ... Send more money

What's up with Ron Paul? He's "counting down" to the Texas and Ohio primary's ... and still asking for more money. http://www.RonPaul2008.com

Obviously, extremely few have bought into his sophomoric campaign topics. The "tree-huggers" have embraced his ideas, but "tree-huggers" are no force in US politics or leadership.

The question in my mind is this: Is Ron Paul pulling off a scam? What happens to the millions of dollars left over at the end of the campaign? Could it be that the candidate can transfer the residual funds into his own personal account? It is my understanding that it varies from state to state. Some states do allow candidates to keep left over funds ... a nice way to sweeten retirement funds.

If I was a "Paulie," I would want know what is going on.

What raises eyebrow's is the question: With absolutely NO, ZERO, ZIP chances for success, WHY is he still asking for more money?

Hello ... Is Anyone home?

No joke: Hillary is running a new TV ad in Texas, in an attempt to get back in the battle. The ad is a dark ad that asks the question: If "The Phone" rings in the White House at 2am, with bad news, who do you want to be there to answer it and save your family from impending disaster?

It obvious question is: Hillary or Barack. It also clearly implies that Hillary would be much better prepared with her "great world political connections and background" than the other unnamed candidate.

My first thoughts were Hillary would be there in bed with Bill and two heads would be better than one. Can you see the potential flaw in my thinking?

Universal Healthcare

Universal healthcare -> Universal nonsense

Barack and Hillary spent a full twenty minutes, in their recent pre-Ohio debate, trying to convince the American public that their particular flavor of universal health care was superior. Hillary make it very clear that universal health care was the heart of her political world.

This is all nonsense for two very important reasons:

• We currently have a health care system in the United States that is far superior to any other country. Why do you think important non-American leaders come to the US when they have serious health problems? The answer is obvious - It's The Best! Everyone that needs health care in the US gets health care, whether they can pay for it or not.
  
  
• The real problem with universal health care is simply this: We don't have the money to pay for it, regardless of how the candidates shuffle the beans under the cup. California crowed about how they were going to cover all Californians, but when it came time to vote it in, the chickens came home to roost and it became obvious ... no money ... no plan. End of the California mis-adventure. At least it was refreshing to see that some politicians "voted against it, before they voted for it," to mock another famous "old saying."

Let's get on with discussions that really mean something, like how to prevent the radical Muslim factions from disrupting the entire world, which they would dearly like to do.

Let's drop the NAFTA political posturing, also. In case you've missed it, NAFTA stands for NORTH AMERICAN Free Trade Agreement: NORTH AMERICA, like in Canada and Mexico. Where do we get most of our oil? Canada and Mexico. Where do we export most of our goods? Canada and Mexico. Who are our best trade partners? Canada and Mexico. If you listened to our liberal politicians, you'd think things would improve if we dumped NAFTA. Think again! NAFTA is very beneficial for the US economy ... and don't let some posturing politician change your mind.

Be careful what you wish for - You may get it ... and that would be a real disaster.

/r daisley

Speak Up For America

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The "High Ground" is always more productive than slogging it out in the gutter.

/rd