Why The Media Pressure On Obama?

The "Liberal Media Bias" is a complete myth. Case in point: the media's over-analysis of Barack Obama's choice for a Vice Presidential running mate. Where are all the questions about McCain's choice for Vice President? Faux News pounces at every opportunity upon the people chosen to help Mr. Obama select the best candidate for Vice President. The news networks have barely mentioned (if at all) the people helping McCain at the highest levels of his campaign staff. At least we know who is on Mr. Obama's team. Apparently, Mr. McCain is hiding his key staff. Republicans are showing themselves to be cowards. They are afraid to run on the issues. It is all about character assassination and innuendo. This may have been successful in the past, but this year it will not be a winning strategy. Try to "Swiftboat" Mr. Obama, and the Republicans will be rewarded with the loss of the Presidency and more seats in Congress. Honestly, that would not please me. I prefer to see a divided government - one party in control of Congress and another in the White House. It creates more accountability on both sides. However, if the Republicans keep using the methods of avoidance and character assassination, the Democrats will have a very good election year.

Blackwater Policy: Shoot First - Count Bodies Later

The founder of Blackwater, Erik Prince, would have us believe that they are acting in the best interest of the United States when they have no accountability to the military, the U.S. criminal justice system, nor the Iraqi government. Complete and utter Bull Dung. There is no way that you can put a bunch of gun toting, gung ho, ex-military personnel in a position where they have no accountability to any court system and not have problems. In fact, there have been warnings from several Defense Department staff about what would happen if we allowed private security firms to be deployed in Iraq. They predicted the abuses that have occurred. They told us that they lack of accountability would be to the detriment of Iraqi civilians. It's all coming true, and it will only get worse if our government does not act now to stop it. Blackwater represents no one and is accountable to no one. They should be contracted by no one.

Another Typical Cop Story

I am really getting sick of hearing these stories of cops who both on and off duty being abusive. In this CNN story, a Chicago cop goes to Iowa to celebrate his brother's birthday, gets drunk, goes to the house of someone who was at the party for the sole intent of harassing the guy, and knocks him out. Now the cop claims that he was wrongly convicted. WWAHHH!!! WAH! Am I supposed to feel sorry for this cop because he MIGHT lose his job? Not a chance. He went to the victim's house! He harassed the victim! Then he knocked the victim out. These things are happening every day in this country and cops are usually getting away with it. It's time for accountability. The longer we allow those in power to abuse it, the worse the abuse will become until eventually we are a nation of slaves.

Minnesota Officials Warned of Bridge Problems

Dozens Missing After Bridge Collapse

WHAT IN HEAVEN'S NAME ARE THESE GOVERNMENT HACKS BEING PAID TO DO?!? According to the above linked AP story, '"In 1990, the federal government gave the I-35W bridge a rating of "structurally deficient," citing significant corrosion in its bearings.' Reports like these need to be made IMMEDIATELY available to the public so that we can make informed decisions about our own safety and place the needed pressure upon the government to correct the problems. They think no one is watching, so they pass over vital issues affecting our lives and "pass the buck" to someone else to fix the problems. We are paying a heavy financial toll in taxes to have our highways and bridges maintained. Now we are paying a heavier toll with our lives because that money is being pocketed instead of spent on the needed repairs. 

When a doctor is negligent, he/she can be sued. When a driver is reckless, he/she can be fined or even imprisoned. When a "government official" is negligent and causes the deaths of possibly dozens of people, what punishment does he/she receive? Reprimand? Dock in pay? Suspension? Fired? This is hardly punishment for placing so many people at death's door. I hope that the family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers of those who perished or suffered injuries in this tragedy will march on Minnesota's Capital Building and demand accountability.

This IS Rocket Science, STUPID!!

Well, isn't this just special?! Our astronauts, who receive training costing millions of dollars and are responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars of equipment - not to mention the fact that they are putting their lives on the line - decide to act like they're on a college campus! Getting drunk the night before a launch; worse yet, drunk during liftoff!!! What do the leaders of NASA have to say about this? They think it's "not a problem." NOT A PROBLEM?! Do they think that the whole of U.S. citizens are idiots? Do they think that we really believe the crap coming out of their mouths? I am so fed up with the lack of responsibility and accountability from NASA at this point that it would not bother me if entire agency would be scrapped and turned over to the private sector. I have nothing but disgust for these "god complex" inflicted clowns. Who do they think pays for their training, salaries, health care, and all that equipment? Save our tax money! Let the private sector take the risk.

When Will Amusement Parks Get A Clue?

Link to CNN story

Why are amusement parks still getting away with negligence and not being held accountable when a person is injured or dies because of a defect in their ride or the carelessness of their staff? I find it appalling that regulations on rides that are moving at high rates of speed and creating high "G" forces are not more stringently regulated and monitored. The owners of these parks have proven time and again that they care more about getting our money than they do about our safety. It is time to demand accountability. It is time to create heavy penalties for companies who do not properly maintain, construct, and manage their rides.

Has Any Other President Spewed So Much Bovine Dung?

Bush sees al Qaeda hand behind Iraq attack plots | Reuters

Despite mountains of evidence showing that the violence in Iraq is being created between Sunnis and Shiites, Bush is continuing his attempts to convince us that the fight in Iraq is about Al Quaeda. What does it feel like Mr. Bush, to speak and have the large majority of our nation not believe what you say? Obviously, it matters none to you. Why should it when so very few are willing to call you to the carpet, to demand accountability, to speak truth to power? One of those who is not afraid to speak the truth, Dr. Ron Paul, is growing in popularity and scaring the supposed frontrunners of your party. The truth is being spoken, heard and believed, Mr. Bush. Your little coup is about to end.