Showing posts with label 2016 presidential candidates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016 presidential candidates. Show all posts

Saturday, August 29, 2015

[EDITORIAL] Elites v. Patriots


TPATH~ The root causes of our approaching national demise may be many but most could have been averted had any branch of government honored their oaths of office to preserve and protect our Constitution. While classrooms across America teach that the Constitution is archaic and no longer adequate for a modern people, its preamble sets the stage for an equality between "We the People" and those in government. That was unique when it was first penned and remains unique to this very day. The concept of those that govern do so by the consent of the governed and is expressed in our Constitution as first set forth in our Declaration of Independence. It states: "Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." This principle of equality is also set forth in the New Testament (Romans 2:11 and Acts 10:34) that tell us God is not a respecter of persons. It is this very principle of establishing true equality among our citizens that was designed to curtail the emergence of a ruling class in our Constitutional Republic. And - it is this principle of equality that is under assault and has unleashed a pandemic of elitists' attitudes cloaked in anesthetizing speeches that sound good to the ear but mean nothing when analyzed by the brain.


If it can be argued that America has undergone a soft coup de tat that empowered a ruling class of global cabalists, it can also be argued that the popularity of the GOPs non-establishment presidential candidates represents the beginnings of a soft counter-coup. Whether or not this soft counter-coup will prevail rests upon the ability of We the People to resist the propaganda that will most certainly bombard the airwaves over the 2016 election cycle. And the people's resistance will in turn rest on their ability to stay informed of the facts and not be swayed by some of the most effective spinmeisters the world has ever known. Once again, there are several Bible verses that tell us we are to be informed, and not being informed will result in our demise (Hosea 4:6; Job 36:12; Prov. 5:23 and 10:21). This ability to separate fact from the fictional spin will be especially challenged by the $100,000,000 Jeb Bush has raised to date, the deep pockets of the Clinton Foundation, and wealthy, power-crazed men like George Soros. In this war between the establishment cabalists and the patriots, the battle strategies will not be designed around tanks or nuclear warheads. They will be cloaked in political speak and cunning phrases that can fool even the most ardent constitutionalist – if possible.

But how does America decode the disingenuous speak of the career politician from the true American patriot? They look for the facts and identify the double standards. For example, politicians who hold the citizenry to one standard but exempt themselves from the same standard, i.e.:

The swift investigation and sentencing of General Petraeus for compromising classified information with his biographer and girlfriend, resulting in a $100,000 fine, two years of probation, and forcing the General to retire. Compare this to Hillary Clinton's email scandals, currently revealing over 300 security issues in just a small sampling of her recovered emails. Perhaps General Petraeus should have considered running for the presidency instead of resigning.

On the subject of emails, elite NY firefighter and U.S. Marine Corp. Forces Reserve Major Jason Brezler is facing a less than honorable discharge for emailing a single classified report in a desperate effort to save the lives of three marines who were in danger. Brezler is being prosecuted (or should I say persecuted?) for breaking security protocol by sending classified information over an insecure line. Once again, compare this to the situation with Hillary Clinton, who conducted all national security communications over an insecure line.

Of course there is Attorney General Eric Holder's refusal to produce documents requested during a congressional investigation regarding the "Fast and Furious" scandal and claiming "executive privilege", which is the administration's way of saying they are above the law. Can you imagine what would happen to you if you so defied a congressional investigation?

Let's not forget that Congress is not bound by the Security and Exchange Commission's regulations and laws regarding insider trading. Martha Stewart certainly wasn't able to claim an exemption for something far more trivial.

While on the subject of Congress, consider ObamaCare – a health care debacle that was seriously opposed by the American people and passed by Congress without so much as these elitists having the decency to even bother reading it. Then, after it is passed, what do they do? They exempt themselves and their staffs from living under the same laws they have pressed upon us.

What about all the Second Amendment infringements that state legislators and governors have passed, arguing that guns are the fault of the rise in violent crimes around the country? How many of these legislators pack heat to protect their families and themselves but deny us the same protection?

Or what about the re-election of John Boehner as Speaker of the House after a reported 60 percent of Republican voters urged their representatives to vote against Boehner? With the exception of 25 congressmen who listened to the wishes of their constituents, is it reasonable to ask if the other members of the House of Representatives really "derive their just powers from the consent of the governed?

Of course I could probably fill a library with books written to document the unfulfilled campaign promises by elected politicians – like the revocation of ObamaCare and the securing of our borders. But I could fill even more libraries with books documenting the unconstitutional decisions rendered by our judges. In my home state of New Jersey alone, decisions that boldly proclaim that the judges understand that their decision is unconstitutional but will rule adversely anyway are mind-boggling.

The list of double-standards could go on and on but most reading this will already be aware of many additional items that qualify. The point is that America has enabled the emergence of these elitists. However, there is good news. America seems to be waking up. The double-talk of Jeb Bush regarding his stance on Common Core didn't score him any polling points with the public. Although his answer was well-rehearsed and well-crafted, its disingenuousness did not escape the eyes of the now alert public. The identifiable pattern continues with the full-of- himself Governor Chris Christie, who in the past has redefined sin, explains away NJ's troubles as resting on the shoulders of a Democratic legislature, and defends his record of violating the Fourth Amendment, as he sees fit of course. This behavior is to be expected from the ruling class elitists whose actions prove that they believe they are above the law and the public is too stupid to look beyond their talking points. (Many thanks to Donald Trump for restoring the word "stupid" to our vernacular.)

The so-called phenomenon of Donald Trump, Dr. Carson, and Carly Fiorina may not be a phenomenon at all. It may just be the longed-for evidence that the sleeping giant once known as the silent majority is no longer swallowing the sweet-talking lies of career politicians. But the battle for the heart and soul of America is far from over. And if my analysis is correct, we can expect a smear campaign launched against all of the would-be citizen representatives - the likes of which we have never seen before. In this case, skeletons will not just emerge from the candidates' closets, they will be conjured up and paid for by the once all-powerful ruling class. So my advice, America: don't fall for it. It's time to rally the troops and circle the wagons. The elitist cabal will not go down without a fight. Are you up to the challenge?



Monday, August 24, 2015

GOP Presidential Nominees Fire Back at Brown on Climate Change Challenge

After submitting a letter-length question to Republican candidates ahead of their first round of primary-season debates, Gov. Jerry Brown has received some responses.

Heated rhetoric

Pressing ahead with the environmental emphasis characterizing his final term in office, Brown asked the presidential hopefuls to outline their own policies. “Longer fire seasons, extreme weather and severe droughts aren’t on the horizon, they’re […] here to stay,” he wrote, as the Sacramento Bee reported. “Given the challenge and the stakes, my question for you is simple: What are you going to do about it? What is your plan to deal with the threat of climate change?”
Brown’s office told the Bee he submitted his question via the Facebook page of Fox News, which solicited questions from viewers of the debates, which it hosted and televised.
This month, as the San Gabriel Valley Tribute noted, Brown hit out against the field again, using a fresh report on July temperatures to lambaste “Republicans, foot-dragging corporations and other deniers.” Surveying the damage to the fire-stricken Clear Lake area, Brown “repeated his challenge to Republican presidential candidates,” the Los Angeles Times reported, warning that “California is burning” and asking, bluntly, “What the hell are you going to do about it?”

Republican responses

So far, at least three Republican candidates have touched on environmental issues in the wake of Brown’s challenges.
Not all their remarks have been directly responsive, however. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker recently took the opportunity to critique “radical environmental policies that stop things like dams from going in so that water … can be used effectively,”according to the Bee.
But Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and former HP CEO Carly Fiorina, who had challenged Sen. Barbara Boxer’s re-election, both addressed Brown head on, the Bee added. While Cruz dismissed “alarmists” as power-hungry schemers, Fiorina took a more nuanced approach; although she first conceded it “may well be true” that California’s drought was worsened by climate change, she also criticized policymakers for failing to prepare for the kind of droughts the state has had “for millennia.”

Shifting opinions

Republicans on the campaign trail have broadly reflected opinions among constituents nationwide. Even in California, Republicans have demonstrated consistent skepticism toward claims that human activity has fostered dangerous alterations in temperatures and weather. In a new poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California, a majority of Golden State Republicans said “they don’t believe that climate change is happening and that they don’t think it will be a serious problem in the future,” as the San Jose Mercury Newsreported. “They also support expanding fossil fuel production — from increasing offshore oil drilling along California’s coast to expanding fracking.”
Yet the poll evinced some wiggle room on environmental policy issues. Fully 43 percent of California Republican respondents supported stricter in-state climate rules than what the federal government has passed into law. “Californians of all parties said they support increasing tax credits for electric vehicles and solar power,” the Mercury News added.
In a recent nonpartisan poll commissioned by a water policy foundation, Californians seemed to confirm that the drought had become a leading issue of worry across the ideological spectrum. According to the Los Angeles Times, “62 percent of poll subjects said they would be very willing or somewhat willing to pay $4 more a month for water if the funds were used to improve water supply reliability. Such an increase, if applied to the entire state, would generate about a billion dollars, according to poll sponsors.”

Environmentalists divided

Brown’s environmentalist policies haven’t satisfied all critics. His administration’s emphasis on reducing emissions, for instance, has led some to wonder why he hasn’t pushed harder for cheaper electricity rates, which would benefit owners of many zero-emissions vehicles. One objection, recently voiced in the San Diego Daily Transcript, warned that Brown’s policies “will systematically shift profits into a few private hands instead of building, managing and maintaining a solid and reliable electric-charging infrastructure comparable to our utility grid.”

Sunday, July 26, 2015

We Couldn’t Help Ourselves: The 2016 Candidates As Game of Thrones Characters

Scott Walker, Ramsay Bolton

July 25, 2015 / by  / 0 Comment

The 2016 presidential election is underway, and you know what that means: editors hastily searching for metaphors to explain the bacchanal of intrigue, money, and women-bashing we’re about to experience. And what better metaphor for the 2016 campaign season thanGame of Thrones?
Here’s our guide to who on Game of Thrones each candidate’s supporters think they should be, opponents think they should be, and who they actually are.
Cersei Lannister Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton

Who she should be: Cersei Lannister. She can be a polarizing figure, but there’s no debating that she’s whip-smart and highly driven. She may have come into power by way of her husband, but it’s clear she’s capable of running things on her own. Yet she can also be perceived as scheming and calculating, protecting no one but her own family.
Who her supporters think she should be: Daenerys Targaryen. A battle tested queen with a proud name and a vision for social justice, Khalinton will soon come sweeping across the Potomac on her flying, fire-breathing coalition of minorities and young people.
Who her opponents say she should be: …Cersei Lannister. A scheming villain willing to crush anyone in her way, this Queen Mother just doesn’t know how to let go of power. She’s rich, out of touch and corrupt to no end. SHAME. SHAME. SHAME.
Jeb Bush Stannis Baratheon

Jeb Bush

Who he should be: Stannis Baratheon. Yeah it seems too obvious, but it’s true. He believes the throne is his by birthright and he’s increasingly likely to do whatever it takes to get there. He appears at times honorable, yet his dark nature can come out in cruel ways.
Who his supporters think he should be: Jon Snow. He’s willing to compromise and let the people from across the wall stay here when necessary, but only if it serves his people. He’s not much like his dad or siblings, and he’s proud to be his own man.
Who his opponents think he should be: Alliser Thorne. He’s not nearly as smart as he thinks he is, and his foolishness just might doom us all. He’s worked his way into a position of power and prestige, but that doesn’t mean he’s a skilled leader.
Marco Rubio, Arya Stark

Marco Rubio

Who he should be: Arya Stark. Young and ambitious, he was a breath of fresh air when he first struck out on his own. Now he’s become a bit frightening, but we still have hope he could prove to be a voice of reason.
Who his supporters think he should be: Renly Baratheon. Young and full of ideas, he represents a break from the corrupt families of power. But as so often happens with honorable leaders, he’s been stabbed in the back once or twice.
Who his opponents think he should be: Oberyn Martell. Full of promise and hope, he rode into town as one of the few good ones. But when he actually took on a tough fight he failed spectacularly, scaring everyone in the process and ensuring no future progress.
Scott Walker, Ramsay Bolton

Scott Walker

Who he should be: Ramsay Bolton. He seems to take joy in inflicting pain on others, torturing and beating his rivals and low-income voters just for sport. He’s taken on more powerful armies and won, but he’s made many enemies along the way. So far he’s had an impressive streak of victories, but when it ends he’s unlikely to be in such good shape.
Who his supporters think he should be: Ned Stark. Always willing to die for what is right, he stood up in the face of corruption and lies. The only difference is — Walker’s won his fights.
Who his opponents think he should be: Joffrey Lannister. Perhaps the only character more hated than Ramsay, Joffrey had significantly more power and used it to similarly evil ends. The key common feature may be that Joffrey came to power fresh-faced and kind — much like Walker’s promise of bipartisanship and reform in 2010 — before showing his true colors.
Mike Huckabee, the high sparrow

Mike Huckabee

Who he should be: High Sparrow. A seemingly kind and humble man, he gains prominence by proclaiming his devout religious beliefs for all to hear. He rides this surge of support to some unlikely wins, and it is only later that those in power realize he meant all the dangerous things he was saying.
Who his supporters think he should be: probably still the High Sparrow. But let’s not forget that the people the High Sparrow is punishing are murderous, incestuous, corrupt power-brokers and brothel-goers. Finally we have a presidential candidate of that same moral fiber. Also, the gays are gross.
Who his opponents think he should be: we all agree he’s the High Sparrow. As the only candidate to accuse Beyonce of poisoning young minds with her sexy dance moves, it’s not hard to imagine that the Huckster and the High Sparrow would get along well.
2016 Presidential Election, Game of Thrones

Ted Cruz

Who he should be: Petyr Baelish. He’s always scheming, with no regard for how his plans impact others. His plans don’t usually work out as well as he expects and he seems incapable of learning. He’s got some strong backers and he’s undeniably bright, but karma will probably get him in the end.
Who his supporters think he should be: Tyrion Lannister. He’ll say what others won’t, and though he’s viewed as an outsider, he always has a plan. He hates the very government he serves in, but he’s one of the few good ones.
Who his opponents think he should be: Ellaria Sand. Yeah, he’s always plotting. But to what end? And when has he ever had success? He’s nothing more than a powerless instigator kicking sand (lol) in the eyes of others to get attention.
2016 Presidential Candidates as Game of Thrones characters

Rand Paul

Who he should be: Ygritte. He’s a rebel with a cause and a penchant for fiery antics. He’s never been one to back down from a challenge, but he’s made some strange allies along the way, and those uncomfortable alliances could hurt him in the long run. He believes in what he’s fighting for, but strategy does not appear to be his strong suit.
Who his supporters think he should be: Ser Davos. Surrounded by corruption and greed, he may have some pretty big differences with those he’s sworn allegiance to. But that doesn’t stop him from fighting for what’s right and marching forward.
Who his opponents think he should be: Jorah Mormont. He’s not as loyal as he likes to pretend, and his advice doesn’t really work out all that often. He’s arrogant and obsessive, and honestly I’m not sure why he hasn’t stayed banished.
2016 presidential candidates as Game of Thrones characters

Donald Trump

Who he should be: Tywin Lannister. Old, mean, conniving and not as rich as he’d have us think. The world has passed this man by and his bigoted views haven’t aged well, yet he somehow clings to his empire. He’s got more staying power than you’d expect, but his days of true power are over.
Who his supporters think he should be: The Mountain. He’s the biggest, classiest, most successful fighter in the world. He’s huge. A lot of people have said he’s incredible. And he is.
Who his opponents think he should be: Joffrey Lannister. He’s a smug little fuck who’s gonna get what’s coming to him.
2016 Presidential Candidates as Game of Thrones characters

Rick Perry

Who he should be: Hodor. No, he’s not the brightest of the bunch. And yes, he’s kind of at the periphery of relevance. But goddammit, he’s trying. And honestly he’s doing better than people give him credit for. Obviously he’s not going to sit on the Iron Throne, but he’s doing his best, ok?
Who his supporters think he should be: Brienne of Tarth. He failed in the past, but things were really out of his control. Now he’s faithfully doing his duty, bound by honor and loyalty. He’ll never be the most charismatic or relatable, but he’s one of the few trustworthy people.
Who his opponents think he should be: Podrick Payne. The ultimate “me too” player, he’s probably harmless and occasionally well-intentioned. Even when his incompetence is showing he’s hard to hate. But it does seem like one of these days he’s gonna screw things up too much to fix.
2016 presidential candidates as Game of Thrones

Bernie Sanders

Who he should be: Maester Aemon. Long a source of advice and intelligence, he’s really come into his own late in life. He’s not afraid to take on powerful interests or speak truth to power, and he sees big issues coming from a distance. But he’s never been one to play the game well, and as a result he won’t ever see more power than he has now.
Who his supporters think he should be: Bran Stark. He sees what others can’t, and he may be our only hope for survival. Others don’t take him seriously, but they underestimate his potential. Don’t sleep on this gifted outsider.
Who his opponents think he should be: Grand Maester Pycelle. If he seems old and slightly deranged, it’s probably because he is. And while he’s done a lot over the years to get himself into a position of power, he’s never really done much for the people he helps rule.
2016 presidential candidates as Game of Thrones characters

Chris Christie

Who he should be: Robert Baratheon. Maybe he could have been a good leader. Maybe if he’d ever listened to anyone else’s advice it wouldn’t have ended like this. But he let his ego get the best of him and now, his days of power are over. Also… fat.
Who his supporters think he should be: Tyrion Lannister. He says what he wants, he doesn’t take shit from anyone and he’s smarter than you. Make fun of his appearance all you want, but he’s gonna get shit done.
Who his opponents think he should be: Jaime Lannister. This former golden boy has seen his time come and go. He relied on his charisma more than his intellect, and eventually things were always going to come crashing down on him. And of course, there’s that little scandal hanging over him.
2016 Presidential Candidates as Game of Thrones characters

Ben Carson

Who he should be: Melisandre. He literally might be a witch doctor. Can we prove he’s not a witch doctor? Whether it’s using fire-smoke-kingsblood monsters to kill enemies or using hands to separate conjoined twins, there’s no telling what this monster can do.
Who his supporters think he should be: Lancel Lannister. He has seen the light and he will guide us on our way. His personal story is compelling and his sincerity is beyond doubt. He’s not the stereotypical leader, but he is virtuous and true.
Who his opponents think he should be: Lord Varys. Seriously what is he even doing? Why is he here? Is he evil? I can’t really tell, but I feel like he is?

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