Green Hypocrisy? Are we really surprised?

The excerpt below is from an article found on The Drudge Report

Last night, Al Gore’s global-warming documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, collected an Oscar for best documentary feature, but the Tennessee Center for Policy Research has found that Gore deserves a gold statue for hypocrisy.

Gore’s mansion, [20-room, eight-bathroom] located in the posh Belle Meade area of Nashville, consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service (NES).

In his documentary, the former Vice President calls on Americans to conserve energy by reducing electricity consumption at home.

The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average.

Are we really surprised at this information. The climate change/global warming crowd has been riddled with hypocrisy from the very beginning. When Robert Kennedy, Jr. starts flying commercial, maybe I'll pay attention. When the Hollywood elite park their suv's and commute to their studios via mass transit, maybe I'll pay attention. When the Dixie Chicks park their tour bus and ride "go Greyhound", maybe I'll pay attention. On second thought, maybe not.

Social Security - It Is Time To End It

Regardless of what we as a nation do, social security is a system that is broken beyond repair. There is really nothing we can do to "fix" it. The time has come to dismantle it and return the responsibility of planning for ones retirement back to the individual. Those who do not plan accordingly should expect to be cared for and provided for by their family as has been the norm for most of the history of this nation and of the world. Neither I nor anyone else, other than you and your family should be expected to contribute to your retirement.

Having said that however, the federal government has made a commitment to provide a source of income to millions of individuals who have acquired the necessary work credits and paid into the system through forced payroll deduction. This commitment cannot be ignored.

At this point the dollar figures are really of no consequence. There is only one logical solution. First, we must end any further forced deduction of payments from workers' paychecks. Secondly, anyone under the age of, oh, say 45, would have all money which they have paid into the system returned to them. They would then be free to either blow it, save it, or invest it. The choice would be theirs and they would have to live with any negative consequences. And lastly, those aged 45 and above should be given the choice of remaining in the system or having their money returned as well. For those who choose to remain in the system, the federal government would be obliged to suck it up and fulfill it's commitment to them.

With some extensive budget slashing in other areas the financial impact on our govenment would be only slightly painful and in about 50 years or so, this nightmare we call social security wil finally be over.

Parents would be well advised to begin teaching their children at the earliest age, the importance of saving at least 10 percent of their gross income towards retirement. This is a lesson that can be taught very early on whenever they receive a monetary gift from relatives or Grandpa slips them a couple of bucks, as well as when and if they receive an allowance. Form the habit early and they will likely retire quite comfortably. We can, by properly instructing our children on matters of financial security, eliminate the need for this unconstitutional program.

Social Security is a program that should never have been implemented. It is time to bring this chapter in the socialization of America to a close.

Continuing The War On Terror!!

Previously, I explained the need to eradicate Islam from the globe, beginning with a constitutional amendment which would ban it in the United States. Believe it or not, as hard as it would be to do that, that is actually the easy part. The hard part would be to erase it from the rest of the world. We certainly cannot do it militarily. That is NOT to say that we should not continue our military efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. Certainly we must continue, but at all times we need to remind the world of what Islam is. It IS NOT a religion of peace. It is not even a religion. It is a cult of war and murder. A cult of evil.

Now, regardless of what you may think of the war in Iraq, it absolutely IS part of the war on terror and to pull out prematurely would result in devastating consequences to America. Least of which is that it would embolden our enemy. They would see it as a retreat, much as they did in Somalia. Osama bin Laden concluded from our retreat in Somalia that America did not have the stomach for fighting. A retreat in Iraq would simply reaffirm that belief.

We must, regardless of ANY mitigating factors, crush the "insurgency" in Iraq just as we must destroy a resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan.

In Iraq, there is mounting evidence that Iran is behind the terrorist activity there, supporting the terrorists financially, as well supplying them with weapons and training. We absolutely MUST confront them on this issue.

First, we need to scrap any notion of engaging Iran in dialogue. It would be an exercise in futility which would serve no purpose other than allowing them more time to build up their defenses. The fact is, we ARE going to end up in a military conflict with Iran, and by extension, Syria. Sooner would be better than later. Any military action must include attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and a naval blockade designed to intercept gasoline imports. Additionally we must seize control of any gasoline pipelines. Iran is an oil rich nation but they have zero refining capabilities. ZERO! They must import 100 percent of all gasoline.

A well executed air assault incorporating strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities coupled with a blockade of gaasoline imports would quickly turn the citizens of Iran against their leadership resulting in a quick and decisive victory.

War On Terror = War On Islam!!

Above all else, the war on terror is the greatest challenge we face today. It is also the most important issue facing America today. Anything else can be fixed. The war on terror cannot. The way we fight the war on terror and the resulting win or loss will determine whether or not America survives as a free nation.

Some would have you believe that if we just get out the middle east and out of their business, the “radical Muslim terrorists” will leave us in peace. Nothing could be farther from the truth. They do not want peace. What they want is to create a one world government under the banner of Islam. They have stated this on many occasions. And when they come, do not fool yourself into thinking that because you opposed the war, they will not kill you too. You will submit to Allah, or you will die. It is that simple.

Now, I say when they come, but understand this: they are already here, in America, and they are just waiting to strike. Just like the terrorists who struck on 9/11, they blend in with society and live an apparently normal life. They work, go to school, shop at the mall. They do everything you and I do. In neither appearance nor behavior do they seem like they could ever be a terrorist. They could be the Muslim who works in the cubicle next to yours, the student in your class at college, or the guy working at the convenience store down the block. The problem is, we don’t know. But can we afford to wait until something happens to find out? NO!
Like it or not, the war on terror is a religious war. It is a war against Islam. Some, such as the ACLU, will say that we cannot single out a specific religion in this fight. But they chose to fight a religious war. It is their religion against anyone of another faith as well as those of no faith. We cannot afford to fight a politically correct war.

The unfortunate truth is that Islam is not, I repeat with a shout, NOT, a religion of peace. Peace is contradictory to the teachings of the Quran. The Quran instructs Muslims to fight anyone who does not believe in Allah. You will hear politicians and journalists speak of radical Islam. My friend, there is no such thing as Islam which is NOT radical. The entire religion is based on radicalism. There are those who will say that the “radical islamic terrorists” have misinterperated or twisted the teachings of the Quran. Not true. In actuality, they have interperated it 100% correctly. There is only one way to win the war on terrorism and it is not a pretty way. It is to defeat Islam. We MUST erase Islam from the globe and political correctness be damned.

I am absolutely sick of hearing the reporters and pundits who keep saying that Islam has been hijacked. Even among the conservatives such as Hannity and Beck we keep hearing this. Beck, an otherwise great conservative seems utterly appalled if a caller suggests that the majority of Muslims subscribe to “radicalism”. The political correctness IS what will keep America from prevailing in the war on terror and I for one am disgusted by it pervasive presence.

In America we must start by banning Islam and outlawing Muslim schools and the Quran. Then we must deport or imprison those who teach and/or practice Islam. Drastic? Absolutely, but there is no other way. This is not a freedom of religion issue. It is a survival issue. If this makes me a bigot then so be it. I believe it makes me a realist. I think deep down you all know that what I say is true, but you are too afraid of being labeled a bigot to admit it. But from where I stand, the security and preservation of America is much more important than what someone thinks of me.

Does the banning of Islam run counter to the constitution? Certainly. That is why we need a constitutional amendment which would specifically ban Islam within the borders of America.

I realize these are VERY radical steps to take, but our lives, our very existence as a nation depends on it. Anything short of this WILL result in our losing the war on terror.

Ending the two party monopoly.

The two major political parties in the United States, the Republicans and the Democrats, have created a monopoly on American politics and this MUST be ended. From the local level on up they have created a monopoly by imposing restrictive ballot access laws across our nation. Currently it takes approximately 675,000 legitimate petition signatures of registered voters for a party to be listed on the ballot in each of the 50 states, although some states, Oklahoma for example, have legislation pending that would lower the requirement for that particular state. To further complicate the matter, the petition signatures must be collected within a predefined time frame. In most cases within 180 days of the general election for which the party wishes to qualify. And if a party does gain ballot access in a particular state they usually must garner at least 5 percent of the total votes cast in the most recent gubernatorial race for that state in order to remain on the ballot in the next general election. If the party doesn't meet that requirement, they must go through the petition process again. These ridiculously cumbersome requirements do nothing more than deny voters a true choice, thereby cementing the two party monopoly. My goal is to end their monopoly.

Very soon I will be launching a new political organization with the goal of becoming a recognized political party fielding candidates in races all across the nation INCLUDING a presidential candidate in 2012.

It CAN be done. How? Ahhhh! Elementary my dear reader. By circumnavigating the very laws which are designed to keep us off the ballot. Not breaking the laws mind you. Just using them to our advantage.

As previously stated, most of the laws require that all petitions be signed by registered voters within a certain restrictive period of time. None of the laws however, say a word about signature pledges. My plan is to recruit volunteers for each state and for each district within each state who will be responsible for gathering signature pledges, commitments by registered voters to later sign the petition. When the time period for gathering the actual signatures begins, the volunteers will handle that as well. In this manner we are not wasting time trying to persuade citizens to sign the petition once the allowed period begins.

Imagine the surprise of the established parties if we are able to pull this off. Suddenly, as if overnight, presenting voters with a third, viable option in virtually every district in the United States. Every Senate and House race, every Governors race.

Just as importantly though are the multitude of state legislature races across the land. In order to truly end the two party monopoly we have to change the laws at the state level. This can only be accomplished by electing candidates who are NOT Republican or Democrat.

My first blog entry!

Well, as you can see, this is my first post. I really have no subject for this one as I am just trying to get a feel for this.

There's a lot of stuff in my head that I want to blog about so right now I really don't know where to begin.

Like I said in my profile, I am a conservative so you know there will be a lot of the usual conservative stuff, but when I say I am conservative, I mean CONSERVATIVE!!! I make Limbaugh and Hannity look like liberals on a lot of issues. (Well, that may be stretching it a bit but you know what I mean.)

I guess if I had to label myself, I would say I am a paleo-conservative and a constitutionalist. I believe in a VERY limited role for the federal government and I feel we have tampered with the United States Constitution in ways that have hurt this country. We need to minimize government, slash the hell out of the budget, (and I have some radical ideas on how to do that), make drastic tax cuts, and restrict all three branches of government to their constitutionally defined roles.

The problem right now though is this; neither the Republican nor Democratic parties have the political guts to do any of this. Not the way it needs to be done. Look, as far as I can tell, the two major political parties in America are just like my hands. Each of my hands has four fingers and a thumb. On the ring finger of my left hand is a wedding ring and each hand has a few scars and what-not, but other than that they are pretty much the same. That's how I see the Republicans and Democrats. They ARE the SAME!! For the most part at least. And neither is worth wasting a vote on. There are very very few true conservatives left in the Republican party and the Democrats, well, I'll save that rant for later. But what it comes down to is this; neither party really cares about the people. They could care less about you or I. It's all about power for them. Neither offers solutions. I do.

I KNOW how to fix this country. The question would be, is America ready to make some radical changes. That is what it will take. Radical, drastic changes to the way we are used to doing things. A new way of thinking and a new way of doing business. Everybody laments about needing change but NOTHING changes. Regardless of who is in the White House.

As this blog grows, you will learn my plan for the restoration of America which includes the formation of a new political party and everything from the solution to the social security dilemma to a radical restructuring of government resulting in enormous savings to the American taxpayers.