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BIG BLUNDER - TAKING THE MEDIA FOR GRANTED
By Chuck MacNab 

 

The media has been on Obama's side since he was elected... and before. It didn't matter how ridiculous were his mistakes, how many he made or even how senseless his advocated policies were. With the exception of FOX News, a few bloggers and Tea Party-Patriot organizations the major media covered his back. They dug up, and sometimes just simply invented, reasons why what he did or what policies he advocated were "plausible." Then, of course, there was always George Bush to blame! In short, they sold out to Obama and slurped up and re-invented whatever bogus hogwash made him look good.

 

We started analyzing the tealeaves about the time Obama came on the national scene. Our forecast was that whatever he touched in government would be both incompetent and corrupt. Sadly, time has proven our early indicators to be accurate in this regard. He has proven, as we have written in many commentaries, that the Administration now in office is not simply flawed, it is dangerously inept. Just how corrupt it is will be brought forth by current and future Congressional hearings. We hope they will dig deeply enough to show the American people the truth.

 

Misinformed, "low information" voters elected Obama to office and now we (including those just mentioned) are beginning to see the results of not paying better attention. It has taken some years, but the numerous scandals that are just now emerging are the result of appointing incompetent political hacks to oversee every department of government and allowing them to have free reign.

 

The closest example of what is going on here is the corrupt African "Republics," who are being run by former tribal chieftains. Chaos reigns in most of those countries because their political activities are guided by the cult of personality and pervasive corruption. Only the elites, temporary as their positions may be, have opportunity, security and some of the comforts of life. Ordinary people in those societies can only be described as being hungry, unhealthy, insecure and generally miserable. Those at the top in such societies are accountable to nobody (who is still alive and functioning after "the system" gets through with them) and suffer no penalty from anyone because they are completely controlled. What we have taken for granted here as a long time ethical standard is now being turned into an argument that supports and perpetuates a corrupt and self-serving leadership. In looking at the Obama Administration certain indicators and some similarities to these African "republics" should cause concern, especially in a society that believes it is free and is supposedly protected by a Constitution.

 

Maybe the "discovery process" has finally begun! Now, at least for the moment, the media has developed "an awareness." Why? Well, that's a no-brainer. The liberal crony club of Obama and his hand picked bunch of dummies that work in the White House must be tone-deaf. They may have believed so much in Obama's invincibility that they made the blunder of all blunders. Result? THE MEDIA DISCOVERED THEY WERE UNDER ATTACK! All of a sudden, the Associated Press becomes the target of phone hacking by the Justice Department. Horrors! It's OK to beat up on the Tea Party and Patriot organizations, even some religious organizations and others, but it's OUT OF BOUNDS to target the media! That's OFF LIMITS!

 

Now, we don't care what side of the political philosophy you are on. You don't attack the media...that's where they draw the line. So, now the media are sounding an alarm for that "failure to understand." But, not to worry, the Press may undoubtedly be back at BO's side before long. However, two good things may come of this Administration feeling some media heat. The first is stronger legislative protection for media (including web commentators, we hope). The second is a wake up call for many of those who once considered that liberals were big defenders of free speech. They are... but only when it is speech they approve of! The fact is that Barrack Obama has proven himself to be a President who seeks all the power he can dream up to destroy the Constitution and the individual rights protected by it.

Here is another outstanding commentary by "Growltiger."
You can read her column at: http://growltigerslitterbox.blogspot.com/
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SERPENTINE I

"Mistakes were made, but nobody made them." (Kirsten Powers, columnist for the Daily Beast, Fox's Special Report following the Obama's Administration's reluctant admission that mistakes occurred during and after Benghazi but neglected to name names or discharge anyone). Ms. Powers, like most of the mainstream media is a liberal. However, unlike the majority of her cohorts, she did not leave her brain at the desk when she picked up her press card.

Even those who receive their news from the Alphabets, the NY Times, Washington Post, USA Today, etc., know by now that the Benghazi attacks were not provoked by a sophomoric video posted on YouTube. The producer of the video, unlike those who actually committed the outrage, is currently in the slammer. (*see below for details).

The Sunday following the lethal attack on Benghazi, Ambassador Susan Rice appeared on five Sunday morning news talk shows and blamed the Benghazi attack on the anti-Islamic YouTube video. A few days later, then Secretary of State (Hillary Clinton) assured the Faithful that the attack was due to a video the United States "had nothing to do with." Around the same time, President Obama likewise condemned the video.

All this after the Administration was well aware Benghazi was a coordinated terrorist attack.

When the news first leaked out that the September 11 attack on Benghazi (funny that the date did not ring anybody's bell) was definitely terrorism and not Mr. Bacile's video, the Obama Administration clammed up, claiming Benghazi was under investigation. Six months later, Press Secretary Jay Carney refused to answer questions on Benghazi because "it happened a long time ago."

And now that the fit has hit the Shan as the old joke goes guess who's fault it is! The Republicans for continuing to pursue it. Never mind the ear splitting shrieks of the Whistle blowers. Get over it. Mistakes were made, but nobody made them. So let's move on. The election is over and the President's meme carried the day: Osama bin Laden is dead and GM is alive. Never mind that an Al Qaeda affiliate attacked an embassy which is considered American soil, murdered four Americans and got away clean and GM just contracted to build cars in China. Mitt Romney was effectively silenced (with the help of CNN's Candy Crowley), the Republicans defeated and President Obama has four more years to implement his policies.

What Benghazi proves more than that terrorism continues is that with the proper media support and backing, a presidential election can be influenced by withholding information and curtailing dudgeon until the votes have been tallied. Then, when all is safe, and the chosen candidate is elected, the media can allow the facts to see the light of day.

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*On 9/27/12, US Federal authorities arrested Nakoula Basseley Nakoula (Sam Bacile) for allegedly violating terms of his probation, including making false statements regarding his role in the film and his use of an alias. On November 7, 2012, he pled guilty to four of the charges and was sentenced to one year in prison and four years of supervised release. Wednesday, May 15, 2013

OBAMA'S CLOSEST "ADVISORS" ??

By Chuck MacNab

We would not be at all surprised to find out, eventually, that the failure to take action to save the lives of Americans in Benghazi was handed out by his close "everything" advisors, Valerie Jarrett and Michelle Obama!

Our observations of these two "advisors" over the years lead us to suspect that they might have been more interested in protecting the political aspects of Obama's re-election campaign than they would have been in advising about timely, informed and ethical decision making relating to Americans in danger overseas. They also have 24-7 access to the President!

The House hearings have revealed that nobody knew where Obama was, or who was giving him advice, if any was given, during a critical period when decisions should have been made regarding the Benghazi attack. Perhaps his political "advisors" had Jimmy Carter's election and the 1979 Teheran Embassy  hostage situation in mind and decided that the best thing he could do would be to "disappear."

Of course, nobody will be able to prove a speculation but, given the circumstances and previous press reports concerning who gives advice to the President in critical areas we believe it is appropriate to mention what we think could be likely!

President Obama would be well advised to STOP listening to these two ladies on ANY matter relating to decisions he makes. (Or fails to make!) That is, if he wants to stop making mistakes... some that are critical!

MISSOURI vs THE FEDS

   

MISSOURI LEGISLATURE NULLIFIES
   ALL FEDERAL GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION    

 

 

Excerpt from the Political Outcast web site:

http://politicaloutcast.com/2013/05/missouri-legislature-nullifies-all-federal-gun-control/ 

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Jefferson City, Mo (May 8, 2013) - Tonight, the Missouri State House voted to send Governor Jay Nixon what could arguably be the strongest defense against federal gun control measures in American history.  The vote was 116-38.  

 

HB436, introduced by Representative Doug Funderburk in February, was initially passed by the House in April by a vote of 115-42.  Last week, the State Senate approved the bill with an amendment which did not change any of its nullification aspects. The vote there was 26-6.  The bill then needed one final vote in the house which happened just before 10pm local time this evening.

 

Here's another link that has more detail concering the passage of Missouri HB436:

 

http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2013/05/missouri-legislature-nullifies-all-federal-gun-control-measures-by-a-veto-proof-majority/

  

IS THE MESS IN CALIFORNIA EDUCATION
ON ITS WAY TO MISSOURI?  

Commentary by Chuck MacNab 

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The article linked below is long but very important. Few here in Missouri know or for that matter can do anything about what is happening in California. Even if it was our primary business, most of us have long ago written off what goes on in California as anything we can influence!

 

Our main concern should be that nothing like what is going on in education in California invades institutions here in Missouri. Unfortunately, in our opinion, the endorsement of policies such as Common Core, Race to the Top, Agenda 21 and a plethora of other, liberal ideas aimed at establishing total control, are costing billions of dollars and are enabling pure nonsense to dominate the thought process. The worst result will be to guarantee that quality standards and the human capacity to improve life ...will be reduced to truly mediocre levels.

To put it plainly, your doctor or surgeon will be the product of "diversity selection" and normally unqualified candidates for highly skilled professions will be given priority... with political correctness and "diversity" as the most important considerations and "qualifiers." He/she will be admitted to advanced education by FIRST considering factors that have nothing to do with aptitude, skill or ability to succeed! If the success rate is too low, the standards will be lowered until the appropriate "success" statistic supports the political objective! We can project with certainty what this will mean to advancing medicine in a society where the best medical care in the world will be reduced to that of a third world country.

It will not only be the field of medicine that will suffer but a "Taliban mentality" will be forced on any occupation where high skills are needed. As in the fall of Rome, even well developed basic knowledge will be lost by falling victim to pervasive ignorance. These ideas begin at institutions such as U. of California, whose objective has become, through irresponsible and ignorant political manipulation, brainwashing the population from the earliest moments it can be started.

We urge you to take the time to read through the article found at the link below. It is important because mediocrity already has a huge lead and powerful advocates. If we are to preserve the culture that has cured diseases, increased longevity and brought so much prosperity and security to our lives the future must be protected from this onslaught of mediocrity. We should be concerned about how far the U. of California "philosophy" of "education" has invaded Missouri.

http://www.city-journal.org/2013/23_2_multiculti-university.html

 

Meet Your Professors and Teachers

(Today's provocative post by our friend Growltiger)

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It is unfortunate schools, colleges and universities don't publish extensive biographies of their faculty, because if they did, they might have best selling thrillers on their hands. The characters in The Davinci Code, No Prayers for the Assassin and The Bourne Identity have nothing on the bespeckled  eggheads currently teaching your kids.

Bombs Away--Up in the Ayers: 

William Ayers, Retired Professor of Education, University of Illinois:

In 1969, Bill Ayers co-founded the Weather Underground, a self-described communist clandestine revolutionary party dedicated to the overthrow of the U. S. Government. In order to protest the Vietnam War, they bombed police stations, the U.S. Capitol Building, and the Pentagon. What police stations had to do with the Vietnam War policy eludes the Growler. Perhaps Ayers needed the practice.

The Weather Underground Organization originally was called the Weatherman, but because there were multiple members, the coloquial expression became Weathermen. Apparently in the early days of the Feminist Movement, the lovely ladies on the distaff side got short shrift by an unenlightened public. Today a more enlightened country would refer to them as Weatherpeople or Weatherpersons. Or even Weatherrorists as that's what they were after all--terrorists.

After his career in bombardiering blew up, and after a few years on the lam (see Song of Bernadine below), Ayers secured employment, and later tenure, at the University of Illinois. His area of expertise? Reform school? No, school reform.

Song of Bernadine:

Bernadine Dohrn, Associate Professor of Northwestern University School of Law.

Professor Dohrn graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in political science in 1963 and in 1967 received a JD from the University of Chicago School of Law after which she moved to New York and worked for the National Lawyers Guild.

Attorney Dohrn came under criticism for comments she made regarding the Manson murders during a speech in December, 1969 where she is quoted as saying: "First they killed those pigs, then ate dinner in the same room with them, then they even shoved a fork into the pig Tate's stomach! Wild!" In 1968, Dohrn was asked if she was a socialist. Her reply: "I consider myself a revolutionary communist."

Lawyer Dohrn became a member of the aforementioned Weatherman Group, and after a few bombings, found herself on the FBI's most wanted list. While on the run, she married Bill Ayers with whom she has two children. During the last years of their underground life, Dohrn and Ayers resided in Chicago under the aliases Christine Louise Douglas and Anthony J. Lee. One wonders who they earned livings during this time. Do colleges, universities and law schools hire educators using aliases?

Begin the Boudin:

Kathy Boudin, adjunct professor at Columbia University

Ms. Boudin was convicted in 1964 of felony murder for her participation in an armed robbery (she drove the getaway vehicle). Following the robbery of a Brinks truck, Police Officers Waverly Brown, Brian Lennon, Sgt. Edward O'Grady, and Detective Artie Keenan pulled over a truck they believed the robbers were riding in and ordered the driver to exit the vehicle. Ms. Boudin climbed out with her hands in the air, feigning innocence, and pleaded with the cops to put down their guns. The officers hesitated, thinking they'd stopped the wrong truck, whereupon the rear door of the U-Haul flew open, the robbers stormed out and opened fire. Brown was killed almost instantly, O'Grady managed to fire all six shots of his service revolver but was hit multiple times by M16 fire and died on the way to the hospital. The other officers survived the shootout with minor injuries while the suspects fled the scene. The rest of the defendants received three consecutive sentences of 25-years to life, but Boudin hired Leonard Weinglass, her father's law partner, who arranged a plea bargain in which Boudin pled guilty to one count of felony murder and robbery in exchange for a 20-years to life sentence. She was released from prison in 2003, and currently an adjunct professor at Columbia University.

K-K-Kathy, The Only G-G-Girl That We Adore:

Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson, who lives in Brooklyn, has spent the last 20 years teaching mathematics in high school and adult education programs.

Ms. Wilkerson was a member of the Weather Underground Organization was implicated when a nail bomb under construction detonated prematurely and blew up her father's townhouse. The bomb was intended to be used in an attack on a non-commissioned officers dance at Fort Dix, New Jersey, that night. Ms. Wilkerson, free on bail for her involvement in the Chicago "Days of Rage" riots avoided capture for ten years. In 1980, she surrendered and pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of dynamite. Sentenced to three years in prison, she served 11 months.

(Growltiger's posts are published with the author's full permission ...Ed)

For more of Growltiger's well written and interesting commentaries go to:

http://growltigerslitterbox.blogspot.com/

       

HUCKABEE TALKS ABOUT IMPEACHING OBAMA OVER BENGHAZI

By Chuck MacNab 

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As we watch today's Congressional hearings (and we urge you to do so) that attempt to get at the truth about what happened in Benghazi it is interesting to note that former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee links Obama's IMPEACHMENT with the Benghazi issue.

An excerpt of the Newsmax article that contains Huckabee's views is enclosed below. A link to the entire article follows the excerpt.

Excerpt from Newsmax ...Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is now openly talking about impeachment, saying he does not believe Barack Obama will survive the remaining 3½ years of his presidency...

 

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/huckabee-benghazi-obama-presidency/2013/05/07/id/503192?s=al&promo_code=1367B-1

THE BENGHAZI WITNESSES - TRIAL BY FIRE?

     

THE BENGHAZI WITNESSES - TRIAL BY FIRE?

By Chuck MacNab 

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We must ask ourselves why anyone would want to testify before Congress about corruption, lying, misdeeds of all sorts and basically anything else when the track record of consequences for those who do their duty is such a sad one. Those in power have the means to take devastating reprisals against the whistleblowers while their representatives issue hairy-chested press releases and then disappear leaving those who attempt to bring out the truth to mostly fend for themselves. Those who testify about Benghazi would be well served to be wary and look at the track record surrounding the Clintons.

 

A secretary in the White House blew the whistle on Bill Clinton for obviously disgusting behavior when he was President and was called to testify. This led to an impeachment of Clinton. However, after the dust had settled, the Secretary lost her job, was crushed with huge legal bills, was smeared by the media and dropped out of sight. Clinton, on the other hand, remained President, and is now "revered" by Democrats, according to media reports has a net worth of nearly 100 million dollars or more, travels around the world in private jets and is physically embraced at every opportunity by the current President and his predecessors. Plus, his wife, Hillary, despite the Whitewater mess and reports in the media of hiding records under her bed at the White House, becomes Secretary of State!

 

Now, three whistleblowers who should know the inside details of the Benghazi affair, such as, who lied to whom, who failed to do their duty, why there was no rescue or military response and who covered up. These witnesses are now scheduled to testify before Congress. According to press reports they have already been threatened if they tell what they know and the media is already beginning to work them over in order to support favorite Democrats and disqualify whatever these witnesses say. Clearly, a closet full of "bad things" awaits them if they do their duty to help bring forth the truth. As in the past, Congress will probably protect them just until the TV cameras disappear over the horizon. That could change only if good citizens pay attention and demand accountability.

BENGHAZI!

HERE COME THE BENGHAZI HEARINGS!
By Chuck MacNab
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This week's legislative hearings on Benghazi should be interesting if viewed only as Kabuki Theater. After all, we can't expect any action to come from them.        
 
"With all due respect, the fact is we had four dead Americans. Was it because of a protest, or was it because of guys out for a walk one night who decided they'd they go kill some Americans? What difference, at this point, does it make?" (Hillary Clinton testifying as Secretary of State)
      
Hillary has lots of experience and great training (as always...at taxpayer expense) in how to avoid any real trouble, having been involved deeply as a player in Watergate.
 
Facts mattered during the Nixon Era Watergate hearings but our guess is they no longer do in the present political environment. Due to the dumbing down (See Jay Leno's "sidewalk" interviews!) of a majority of the population, it's all "imagery" now. With few exceptions, the media is rabidly on the side of Obama. They also back Hillary (and others) and her views because she is a source of zillions of $$ worth of liberal trust fund money that pays for advertising and provides big bucks to buy lots of print copy and viewing hours for years to come. As a candidate for President, win or lose, she will be a literal ad money bonanza... for them AND for her. 
 
The major media has learned that it pays big-time to do whatever is required to maintain access. Talk about "selling out!" (But that's another story...). With "hearings," politicians who are well connected or lucky enough to gain "face time" know they will benefit in name recognition from whatever they say, pro or con, so they are being "prepped" by advisors right now to put their best act forward for this week's show. As our friend "Peanut" advises..."Get the popcorn ready!" 
 
Having written much in the past about Benghazi we need not go over the obvious again. That said, we cannot disregard the fact that "Fast and Furious" has gone absolutely nowhere and those who have suffered personal losses as a result of this, yet another, government created mess (or worse) have disappeared from public view. This encourages government officials, especially Cabinet Members all the way up to The Oval Office, to act as dictators. These are the people responsible for the distortions, misrepresentations and manipulations that become government policy and many concerned citizens feel they are "stiffing," strong-arming, or just plain lying to anyone who investigates their actions, conduct and policies.
 
In our view, separation of powers does NOT mean that one branch of government can disregard its responsibility to ensure that individuals in other branches of government meet at least their minimum responsibilities. It is so obvious that officials at the State Department did not do this at Benghazi that it is painful to keep going over it. The response to the Benghazi attack should not have been used as part of a strategy to win an election and if it becomes apparent, through hearings or otherwise, that gross incompetence or corrupt decision making resulted in the death of American Citizens, including an Ambassador, or a cover-up was engaged in for the purpose of winning an election then effective Congressional action should be taken against ALL of those who advocated, developed and pursued the tragic outcome at Benghazi.

THE REAL REASON BEHIND FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S ELECTION?

 

THE REAL REASON BEHIND FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S ELECTION?

By Chuck MacNab 

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Most people who think the reason Herbert Hoover suffered the humiliating defeat that brought Franklin Roosevelt into office believe a bad economy was why FDR won that election. That may have been a part of it but the huge change in public opinion brought about by Hoover's actions three months prior to the election could likely have changed public opinion dramatically and acted as the catalyst that resulted in Roosevelt's election.

Fast forward to 2012! The nation had been suffering through a bad economy and yet Obama won? Perhaps Hoover's action against the WW I Veteran's, who marched on Washington in 1932, offers an insight into public opinion that may have been previously ignored. (You might note the role that certain familiar military leaders play in the video clip!)

One should ask why Posse Comitatus was not invoked? The answer could be that when Congress agrees with the President on any action he takes, the law is conveniently discarded or some "provision" is found to disregard the Constitution. Recognition of these "exceptions" should remain solidly in the mind of citizens, especially those who are political activists, and we should not be surprised when we see them surface. We have witnessed so many instances of Constitutional disregard and manipulation for political reasons under the Obama Administration that it should be no surprise that more and more citizens refuse to believe anything that any government official or appointee says.

We wonder when citizen disgust will reach "critical mass" but one thing is certain, the power elites in the Republican Party are, thus far, unable to find a solution that will bring the nation back from the socialist mess they have allowed the Democrats to create! Critical observation, a process that the zealots of both political parties quietly and smilingly denounce, would conclude "business as usual" as standard procedure until one or the other (most likely the Republicans) go the way of the Whigs! The current (and maybe always) "passphrase" in the Republican Party seems to be "kill the messenger" then take the limo to the country club!

You will not see what is depicted in the following clip widely distributed, or at least it is rare. You might be surprised to see it now. Please note: In the way of a disclaimer, we have NOT thoroughly researched the origins of this clip. However, we found it interesting enough to pass on for your information and analysis. Please click on the following link and decide for yourself concerning its worthiness as information:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sNOsIB5VMSQ

(The link was forwarded to us from MO Guest Editor LS)
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