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Email causes Alarm

I received this in an email, I am not trying to plagiarize anybody. However whenever I recieve anything asking for a donation, I can't help but get a little suspicious. I challenge you to be the fact checker, is this email telling the truth? It was titled Big Laber puts Trojan Horse in Obamacare. I am going to sign the petition they offer, because I am fully against Obamacare. If what this says is true, we have a far greater problem than socialized healthcare.

August 24, 2009
Dear Concerned American,
A massive time bomb ticks away, buried in thousands of pages of legislation.
What happens when it explodes?
The forced unionization of hundreds of thousands (maybe millions) of doctors, nurses and other health care workers; billions of new forced-dues dollars rolling into Big Labor's coffers; and the union bosses in nearly complete control of your health care.
You see, as bad as what you've already heard about President Obama's health care plan -- the reality may be even worse.
You see, when I saw the videos of union thugs beating down elderly Americans for protesting "Obamacare", I knew something sinister was afoot.
So I called one of the foremost experts on Senate procedure, rules and process. He worked in the Senate for over 30 years! He was respected by most and feared by his opponents.
Why?
Because he actually read the bills! He knew the inside game.
But what he uncovered and reported back shocked even me.
I wish it was as simple as a sentence that reads "all health care workers must join or pay dues to a union."
Then, we could trumpet this power grab in a way even the media can't miss, and take out the offending section.
But the forced-unionism scheme is built deep into the very details of the mechanism for "public option," "employer mandates" and "cooperative health care associations."
Simply put, you and I must act today to stop the entire bill.
I'll try to explain in detail what I've uncovered (I've checked with top legal minds to be sure I was right), but I hope and pray right now you will trust me by agreeing to sign the Citizen Mandate opposing the "Obamacare" forced-unionization scheme and make a most generous contribution to your National Right to Work Committee.
You see, "Obamacare" is already increasingly unpopular with working Americans and retirees as they come to understand what it will mean for their health.
And when the American people find out the real story -- how "Obamacare" will give Big Labor control of health care (over 16% of the entire economy) forcing hundreds of thousands of Americans to pay billions into union treasuries -- I believe there will be an uproar unseen in decades that will kill this dangerous bill completely.
You know President Obama is demanding action immediately with Congress back in session.
And seeing Americans rallying in opposition, Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are eager to get it done before the entire truth is uncovered.
So there isn't a moment to lose.
That's why your Citizen's Mandate and emergency contribution are needed right away.
I know you've heard a growing chorus of critics of President Obama's health care scheme . . .
But what you may not have heard is that a handful of (union-label) bureaucrats would be making health care decisions for all of us . . .
. . . and even that's not close to the whole story.
Critical health care decisions could be put on hold while a nurse takes her union-mandated smoke break.
The cost of health care would REALLY skyrocket when Big Labor bigwigs pad payrolls with more and more layers of support staff and medical bureaucracy -- all at taxpayer expense.
Government agencies tasked with deciding what care you get would be under the thumb of the union bosses.
And there would be special privileges for union-run insurance plans.
These are just a few of the dangerous elements of the health care bills being debated in Congress, and what will be the law of the land in a few short weeks if you and I don't act today.
You may have heard how union thugs are now showing up to town hall meetings to silence the critics of this scheme by Big Government and Big Labor.
There's a good reason for this -- no one would benefit from this federal powergrab more than Big Labor.
And the truth is, now with Big Labor added to the mix, it could be far WORSE than anyone is letting on.
That's why it's vital you sign the Citizen Mandate petition TODAY, urging the Congressional Leadership to VOTE "NO" on Big Labor's "Obamacare" Bill.
The truth is, should Big Labor's "Obamacare" Bill pass, it would:
*** Force hundreds of thousands of doctors, surgeons, nurses -- and other medical professionals -- under Big Labor's thumb;
*** Heavily tax small businesses' health care plans, while exempting Big Labor from these same taxes, corralling even more workers into forced unionism;
*** Virtually hand Big Labor direct access to taxpayer dollars as the medical boards that direct government funding will be stacked with unelected Big Labor bureaucrats.
That's why it's vital you act TODAY.
You see, hardly anyone is talking about the massive new powers the union bosses would be granted should their radical "Obamacare" scheme pass.
That's because union boss puppets snuck these massive forced-unionism provisions deep within the bill at the last minute.
But trust me, the union bosses and their henchman "know the deal."
In fact, Kenneth Gladney just recently found out firsthand how badly Big Labor wants "Obamacare" at a "town hall" meeting in St. Louis.
For the supposed "crime" of opposing the bill -- and handing out a few "Don't Tread on Me" flags -- Mr. Gladney was beaten viciously by union thugs.
He spent two days in the hospital recuperating from the union-label attack.
And don't expect this to be an isolated incident either.
After all, former United Mine Workers boss Richard Trumka, now the brand-new head of the AFL-CIO, isn't known for reasoned discourse.
In a Labor Day speech several years ago, Richard Trumka very clearly stated his views about how the union's militants should treat their opposition saying, "Kick the (expletive) out of every last one of them."
And now, the AFL-CIO's top brass just announced they'll be sending more thugs to town hall meetings all over the country "to counter the opposition."
I don't know about you, but that sends shivers up my spine.
Worse, Big Labor's "Obamacare" Bill is at the very top of the White House's agenda.
In fact, President Obama has said repeatedly that he hopes the current union-label Congress will ram the bill through in the next several weeks.
So there's no time to waste.
Unless you act today, I'm afraid they may just succeed.
The good news is, the Committee has developed a last-minute, massive program to show folks all over the country exactly what Big Labor's allies in Congress have hidden deep inside the "Obamacare" Bill.
First, our goal is to flood Congress with petitions like the one I hope I have provided links to in this email.
So please fill out your petition and submit it IMMEDIATELY, so I can deliver yours to Capitol Hill with tens of thousands of others from Right to Work supporters all over the country.
Also, if I have the resources, I'd also like to be able to reach an additional eight million folks from all over the country with mail and phones to alert them to the fight we're facing and urge them to turn up the heat on their Congressmen and Senators.
But that's not all.
Over the past few weeks, I've had Committee staff busy drafting hard-hitting radio, TV and newspaper ads calling on Congressmen and Senators by name to oppose Big Labor's "Obamacare" Bill.
And rest assured, we're busy working the blogs, writing guest editorials and working call-in talk radio shows explaining to folks exactly why Big Labor's radical "Obamacare" Bill must be defeated.
Now such a massive (and last minute) effort isn't cheap.
So in addition to your signed petition, I also hope you'll agree to make a generous contribution to help the Committee fight Big Labor's "Obamacare" Bill.
The good news is, thanks to the already massive outpouring of opposition to this dangerous legislation, "Obamacare" is becoming more and more unpopular by the day.
Remember, the American people overwhelmingly oppose forced unionism and the expansion of Big Labor's power. With your help, we can show them this bill is a massive net to trap millions more Americans into paying billions of dollars in forced union dues.
And as soon as folks realize just why it is the union bosses are so intent on ramming this bill into law, we may just win this fight.
But that's not going to happen without your help -- and your generous financial support.
So please help me fight back against Big Labor's radical "Obamacare" Bill by signing your petition IMMEDIATELY.
And if you can, please make a generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, $50, or $25 after submitting your petition.
I know, considering the tough times, what I'm asking you to contribute isn't easy.
But this fight is critical.
Thanks to forced-dues provisions in federal law, the union bosses aren't hurting for cash.
In fact, they're marshalling all their ill-gotten "resources" to gain even more forced-dues power by ramming their scandalous "Obamacare" into law.
So please help me fight back with a contribution of $500, $250, $100, $50, or $25 TODAY!
Sincerely,
Mark MixPresident
P.S. Should "Obamacare" pass, it would grant Big Labor massive forced-unionism powers over doctors, nurses and other medical professionals -- not to mention -- giving the union bosses virtually direct access to your tax dollars.
That's why it's vital you sign the Citizen Mandate petition IMMEDIATELY, along with a most generous contribution of $500, $250, $100, $50, or $25 TODAY!

Okay, some of this rings true to me, if you recall Obama gave a large percentage of GM to the labor union. Also Obama is from Chicago politics, labor unions are favored in Chicago. Makes me wonder what these unions did for Obama that now he is paying them back with control of GM and now possible control of Healthcare. AFT

Taxation Upon Taxation

How many times does the United States government tax your hard earned income? Lets say John Q gets his paycheck, all the taxes taken out. On his way home he stops at the convenience store. There he pays taxes on his purchases, items purchased with his income, sales tax, fat tax, tobacco tax, etc. Then he goes home to rest, while home he decides to get his bills in order and go pay them. Cable bill first, cuz he got da bundle, line fee, interstate blah blah, lots of fees and taxes. This is the story of most Americans, you work one, sometimes two or three jobs, and your money just doesn't go very far because of the taxation upon taxation. See this government that just grows itself and really does nothing else of value, well other than national defense has to feed off your income, you might as well burn your money, very little of all that taxation actually benefits you. Wouldn't you like to just get one minimum fed and state tax, and then get to keep all your money without being slammed with all those cumbersome miscellaneous taxes. Can we do something about this, yes, you can work "under the table". I am not advocating this option, it is illegal. Even if you manage to make a decent amount of money you still will get slammed with sales tax and all those others. The only real solution is to pressure congress to change the rules, if you have to take it all the way to the supreme court. Let's face it we all know that the government is a wasteful entity, and even with Obamas valiant attempt to appear as if he was cutting the waste, he didnt. We need people in there with some common sense, pull all the government grants for research on ridiculous things like the speed at which ketchup rolls downhill. Cut funding to all the ridiculous offices, and czars and all other beuracracies that are not essential to running the govt. Then pass a law that says in years without a balanced budget, nobody in govt. gets paid. From the prez all the way down to the bottom of the pile. We need some serious cost cutting efforts and TARP and bailouts is throwing good money after bad, anybody that is trying to save money knows that is just bad. There are things we citizens can do to save money, and we shoud for the betterment of ourselves, but our government needs to save money too, for the betterment of our future. I'm all over the map on this one, it was an unplanned post. Anyways peace America! AFT

Homegrown Terrorist

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,540441,00.html?loomia_ow=t0:s0:a4:g4:r3:c0.000000:b0:z5

We've all seen this guys face, the homegrown jihadist. Have we actually seen any real evidence of this guys link to terror training camps, etc.? I can't help but wonder if this guy isn't really a patriot who maybe is very zealous with his love for country. I can't help but wonder if maybe they are painting this guy to be a terrorist, to use the Patriotic Act to violate his rights. I firmly believe that there are terrorist cells in the United States. Despite my suspicions, if this guy is a terrorist he has opened a door for prosecution of lots of dissenting Americans as terrorists. The Patriotic Act could be used to search our homes without a warrant, they can monitor your activity online, they can hear your phone calls, especially cell phones. The most damaging effect of the Patriot Act, is that they can label you a terrorist, circumventing the Innocent until Proven Guilty part of American law. They point the finger at you and say terrorist, then you don't get rights, you go off to some nameless prison or internment camp, and they do not have to show the evidence to the people. President Obama has knocked down lots of Bush legislation, but not the Patriot Act, why? Because any good socialist needs a way to silence the opposition. Any of us anti-Obama bloggers could be targets of this, anybody who dares to speak against him at a town hall, anybody who doesn't fit with Obamas plans. An administration that clearly has an agenda and does not care what the people think, will cherish a system that allows them to spy on their enemies, gives them free reign to ride roughshod right over the Constitution. Homeland Security could be kicking in your door next. AFT

Your Patriotic Dissent is Working!

That is right, we are finally making enough noise to get their attention, but they keep saying its an organized conservative plot. Eventually they will come to grips with the idea that they have no idea what ordinary Americans want, and then maybe they will come to us to find out what issues matter to you. Don't ever stop emailing and faxing congress, obviously if we aren't constantly bombarding them with our opinions they will not do what is best for us. If we stop telling them what we want they will go back to doing what is best for them. So now that we have found our power and have exercised it, we must forever exercise our peoples power otherwise it will grow weak, like a muscle. You've got to flex that muscle to keep it strong! Running this great nation is every Americans job, we are the watchdogs for our childrens future. We all want the generations to come to live in a better more free America. Encourage everyone around you to take an active role in governing our government. Congress.org has all the email addresses and phone numbers for all your congressional representatives. Use this service and flex your patriotic muscle. Never forget, Of the People, By the People, For the People AFT

Freedom of Choice Act

Oooh, that sounds good doesn't it. Too bad it has nothing to do with freedom or choice, its a little piece of legislation that Obama wants. It is the most pro-abortion bill ever. It wants all you good taxpayers to pay for abortions, whether you are for against matters not. It overrides state laws concerning abortion, partial birth abortion, and parent notification for pregnant minors. It takes all the choice out of your hands, and makes all forms of abortion legal and taxpayer supported. We have to stop this. Which side are you on, pro life or pro choice? I personally feel that abortion is a despicable, horrible thing. However I understand that in our very fucked up society it is a necessary evil. When the orphanages are empty, when every child born has a family to love them, then I say outlaw abortion. Unfortunately our world is full of evil, crime, and disease. I see times when abortion is necessary, I hate it, but this world creates babies without concern of who will raise them and financially support them. I can rationalize some abortion because of my belief in reincarnation. I see that a child unwanted in this life, will get a second chance at life. I cannot rationalize adult promiscuity paired with abortion as birth control. If you can't afford or are not able to raise a child, stop fucking. You can get free birth control in any city in America, there is no excuse for you to keep getting pregnant and then abort. In cases where birth defect or some other tragedy jeopardizes the mothers or the child's life, then the decision belongs to the parents. I hope I never have to make one of those decisions. In cases of rape, which is the most despicable act, I think it should be a death sentence, if a child is created as a result of a rape, I believe that it is the pregnant ones choice. No, rapists do not get fathers rights. They should get impaled on spikes and everything they own be sold at auction and put into a fund to pay child support. This is a very complicated issue and I do not claim to have any solutions. I just wanted to express my point of view. I received an email on this subject that inspired me to get on this subject today. Mike Huckabee wants to stop this "evil" law.

Sidenote: I like Mike! If he runs for president again he will probably get my support. AFT

Political Tricks (repost)

This is a repost from a while back, but it is pertinent to the issues the American people face today. The people of the United States must be ever vigilant, especially in a time when government is growing at dangerous rates, if we know the tricks of the political trade then we can more easily spot the lies and maybe we will be more able to separate out those nuggets of truth. This little list should be a mandatory class in high schools, a requirement to graduate. Don't ever expect someone else to be the watchdog and tell you the truth, you have to be your own watchdog!

THE RULES OF DISINFORMANTION--THE POLITICIAN'S CREDO

Note: The first rule and last five (or six, depending on situation) rules are generally not directly within the ability of the traditional disinfo artist to apply. These rules are generally used more directly by those at the leadership, key players, or planning level of the organized crime syndicate we know as government.
1. Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. Regardless of what you know,don't discuss it -- especially if you are a public figure, news anchor, etc. If it's not reported, it didn't happen, and you never have to deal with the issues.

2. Become incredulous and indignant. Avoid discussing key issues and instead focus on side issues which can be used to show the topic as being critical of some otherwise sacrosanct group or theme. This is also known as the "How dare you!" gambit.

3. Create rumor mongers. Avoid discussing issues by describing all charges, regardless of venue or evidence, as mere rumors and wild accusations. Other derogatory terms mutually exclusive of truth may work as well. This methodworks especially well with a silent press, because the only way the publiccan learn of the facts are through such "arguable rumors". If you can associate the material with the Internet, use this fact to certify it a "wild rumor" which can have no basis in fact.

4. Use a straw man. Find or create a seeming element of your opponent's argument which you can easily knock down to make yourself look good and the opponent to look bad. Either make up an issue you may safely imply exists based on your interpretation of the opponent, opponent arguments, situation, or select the weakest aspect of the weakest charges. Amplify their significance and destroy them in a way which appears to debunk all the charges, real and fabricated alike, while actually avoiding discussion of the real issues.

5. Sidetrack opponents with name calling and ridicule./ This is also known as the primary attack the messenger ploy, though other methods qualify as variants of that approach. Associate opponents with unpopular titles such as "kooks", "right-wing", "liberal", "left-wing", "terrorists","conspiracy buffs", "radicals", "militia", "racists", "religious fanatics", "sexual deviates", and so forth. This makes others shrink from support out of fear of gaining the same label, and you avoid dealing with issues.

6. Hit and Run. In any public forum, make a brief attack of your opponent or the opponent position and then scamper off before an answer can befielded, or simply ignore any answer. This works extremely well in Internet and letters-to -the-editor environments where a steady stream of new identities can be called upon without having to explain criticism, reasoning simply make an accusation or other attack, never discussing issues, and never answering any subsequent response, for that would dignify the opponent's viewpoint.

7. Question motives. Twist or amplify any fact which could be taken to imply that the opponent operates out of a hidden personal agenda or other bias. This avoids discussing issues and forces the accuser on the defensive.

8. Invoke authority. Claim for yourself or associate yourself with authority and present your argument with enough "jargon" and "minutiae" to illustrate you are "one who knows", and simply say it isn't so without discussing issues or demonstrating concretely why or citing sources.

9. Play Dumb. No matter what evidence or logical argument is offered, avoid discussing issues with denial if they have any credibility, make any sense, provide any proof, contain or make a point, have logic, or support a conclusion. Mix well for maximum effect.

10. Associate opponent charges with old news. A derivative of the strawman, usually in any large-scale matter of high visibility, someone will make charges early on which can be or were already easily dealt with. Where it can be foreseen, have your own side raise a straw man issue and have it dealt with early on as part of the initial contingency plans. Subsequent charges, regardless of validity or new ground uncovered, can usually then be associated with the original charge and dismissed as simply being a rehash without need to address current issues, so much the better where theopponent is or was involved with the original source.

11. Establish and rely upon fall-back positions. Using a minor matter or element of the facts, take the "high road" and "confess" with candor that some innocent mistake, in hindsight, was made, but that opponents have seized on the opportunity to blow it all out of proportion and imply greater criminalities which, "just isn't so." Others can reinforce this on your behalf, later. Done properly, this can garner sympathy and respect for "coming clean" and "owning up" to your mistakes without addressing more serious issues.

12. Enigmas have no solution. Drawing upon the overall umbrella of events surrounding the issue, and the multitude of players and events, paint the entire affair as too complex to solve. This causes those otherwise following the matter to begin to lose interest more quickly without having to address the actual issues.

13. Alice in Wonderland Logic. Avoid discussion of the issues by reasoning backwards with an apparent deductive logic in a way that forbears any actual material fact.

14. Demand complete solutions. Avoid the issues by requiring opponents to solve the problem at hand completely, a ploy which works best for items qualifying for rule 10.

15. Fit the facts to alternate conclusions. This requires creative thinking unless the act was planned with contingency conclusions in place.

16. Vanishing evidence. If it does not exist, it is not fact, and youwon't have to address the issue.

17. Change the subject. Usually in connection with one of the other ploys listed here, find a way to side-track the discussion with abrasive or controversial comments in hopes of turning attention to a new, more manageable topic. This works especially well with companions who can "argue" with you over the new topic and polarize the discussion arena in order to avoid discussing more key issues.

18. Emotionalize, Antagonize, and Goad Opponents. If you can't do anything else, chide and taunt your opponents and draw them into emotional responses which will tend to make them look foolish and overly motivated, and generally render their material somewhat less coherent. Not only will you avoid discussing the issues in the first instance, but even if their emotional response addresses the issue, you can further avoid the issues by then focusing on how "sensitive they are to criticism".

19. Ignore proof presented, demand impossible proofs. This is perhaps a variant of the "play dumb" rule. Regardless of what material may be presented by an opponent in public forums, claim the material irrelevant and demand proof that is impossible for the opponent to come by (it may exist, but not be at his disposal, or it may be something which is known to be safely destroyed or withheld, such as a shredded govt. study). In order to completely avoid discussing issues may require you to categorically deny and be critical of media or books as valid sources, deny that witnesses are acceptable, or even deny that statements made by government or other authorities have any meaning or relevance.

20. False evidence. Whenever possible, introduce new facts or clues designed and manufactured to conflict with opponent presentations as useful tools to neutralize sensitive issues or impede resolution. This works best when the crime was designed with contingencies for the purpose, and the facts cannot be easily separated from the fabrications.

21. Call a parliamentary committee study, Supreme court test, or other empowered investigative body. Subvert the process to your benefit and effectively neutralize all sensitive issues without true public input. Once convened, the evidence and testimony are required to be acceptable to the committee/court as evidence when properly handled, damaging evidence can be discarded. For instance, if you own the judicial/committee officials, it can insure an official hearing hears no useful evidence and that the evidence is sealed, refused or buried and unavailable to subsequent investigators. Once a favorable verdict (usually, this technique is applied to find the govt. innocent, but it can also be used to obtain authority when seeking to extend govt. powers) is achieved, the matter can be considered officially closed.

22. Manufacture a new truth. Create your own expert(s), group(s), author(s),leader(s) or influence existing ones willing to forge new ground via scientific, investigative, or social research or testimony which concludes favorably. In this way, if you must actually address issues, you can do so authoritatively.

23. Create bigger distractions. If the above does not seem to be working to distract from sensitive issues, or to prevent unwanted media coverage of unstoppable events such as trials, create bigger news stories (or treat them as such) to distract the multitudes.

24. Silence critics. If the above methods do not prevail, consider removing opponents from circulation by some definitive solution so that the need to address issues is removed entirely. This can be by their meeting with an accident, an arrest and detention, blackmail or destruction of their character by release of damaging information, or merely by proper intimidation with blackmail or other threats.

25. Vanish or seek less contentious employment. If you are a key holder of dirty secrets or otherwise overly operationally illuminated and you think the heat is getting too hot, to avoid the issues, vacate the kitchen. Find a cozy non controversial plumb in the public or private sector (secured with your party loyalty) and evade the heat your policies have created. Or if you really FUCKED up a lot of people....vacate to a third world dictatorship that understands your brand of politics where your tax swollen bank account will allow you to live like a king.

God Bless America and the American people. AFT

The Obama Blacklist

I've heard rumours about this that anyone reporting or a saying things about ObamaCare, should be reported to the Prez, Oh if someone can send me some info as to where exactly I can report myself, I would be grateful. I wish I could have a beer summit with the big O, I think I could express peoples concerns succinctly. I have questions that only he can answer. I'll let you ruminate about those questions.

I'm Back Again! Guns a Blazin

Yeah bitches, I'm back and ready to go to war for your rights! The American Free Thinker has been on a long hiatus, erm addicted to a myspace app. All thats over now, with the painful death of a laptop, but I never stopped caring about what is happening to the rights of my fellow Americans. Yes I got disgruntled at the lack of interest most people have in fighting for their rights. I'm starting everything anew today, I pledge to blog relentlessly about the government and any and all abuses of power, I will continue to fight for your rights anyway I can. I'm disabled and living off of the gubment dole, but that doesn't mean I don't get freedom of speech, because that right was given to me by those who fought and bled and died for this country. I will not be biased by my own situation, I will support that which is best for America even if it is bad for me! Some statements about me, I respect the founding fathers and the republic they gave us, I respect the flag, I am a Christian (non-denominational), I believe in truth, justice, capitalism, and the Constitution.

Now that all is out of the way, I want to give kudos to the American people showing up and shouting out their rage at the misrepresentatives! You've scared the hell outta them, they are cancelling townhall meetings because they cannot deal with your outrage, they've never had to face real angry Americans in person. You are having an effect, dont stop, you keep on speaking out about your rights because you all know these idiots in DC don't care about you or your rights. We are not falling for their double talk anymore and they can't handle it. NO to Obamacare and NO to socialism, rock on America!! AFT

ObamaCare Must Die!

Look at that mess, tell me that's not a mega bureaucracy! I can't even untangle that, does Obama really believe this is best for us? I have been busy signing petitions and firing off emails at congress to stop this insanity, you should too! Congress.org will help you get those emails sent, and Grassfire.org has the petitions and faxes to stop the "leadership" from destroying our country! Now they've delayed the vote, to release the pressure from opposition, thus making it easier for them to cram this garbage down our throats. Healthcare is a critical issue for many Americans, we all want costs to go down, we want some reform, but please no government control, ObamaCare Must Die! AFT

Independence Day

Happy 4th of July Americans! Today is the day we celebrate our independence from an oppressive government. Today we celebrate those who fought and died for our freedom. Freedom as I'm sure you know isn't free, it was payed for by the blood of the heroes, bought for us with their deaths, you do not get freedom by paying taxes. There is a catch, you can have these freedoms bought for you with blood, as long as you are willing to fight to keep them. So today I want all who read this to think about the differences between the freedoms enjoyed 100 years ago, and the freedoms we have today. I'm sure you'll see a difference. We lost the freedoms we weren't willing or wanting to fight for, and don't forget all the freedom we traded away in the name of security. Weapons weren't used to get us to relinquish our freedoms, no, it was words, words like wmd, and terrorists. We cowered away from those "scary things" and now those who fought and died for our freedoms have fought and died for nothing. They must be ashamed of us, for they gave all for freedom and we couldn't even give a little courage. AFT

Supreme Court Surprise

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529409,00.html

I believe we've all heard the story, so here is my point of view. It's about damn time, reverse discrimination has been happening since Affirmative Action came into being. All men are created equal, no one is superior. If you earn a promotion, you should get that promotion, regardless of color. It is a great day in American history. The bad news is that if a case like this ever comes up again, Sotomayor will vote the other way. AFT

Political Cartoon!

A Deserving Hero

Heres a worthy cause, please put this picture on your blog! Spread the word!

Out of the blue!

The picture above is my brother, he has lived in California for a long time now, we've never been close. Today I get an email from him, obviously he is an Obama supporter, and thinks I am a racist for being against Obama. He also threatened to show everyone the picture of him wearing a turban if I didn't stop doing what I do. Y'know I stopped caring about him years ago, he was a prick then and he still is. After all these years he decides to contact me, not to say, "Hi" or "Whats up" no he wants to publicly humiliate me because he is a bastard. Sorry Mom and Dad. But it is true. I worked as long as I could in life, but I got bad hips, I'm on disability, believe me I want to work. Even though I technically do not pay taxes, I still fight for those who do. This email from my brother only emboldens me, I know he thinks I've had an easy life, he thinks I am just a lazy asshole, but I don't care, I know what I do is right. I am going to continue fighting for your rights, I will continue pointing out what is wrong with this world, and I will continue rallying against heavy and unnecessary taxation. As for my brother, well he was never a brother to me, so I don't count him in my family anymore. ROB

Bomb Shelters

http://www.northwestsheltersystems.com/ This is a business that sells bomb shelters, thank you Allen for the comment on Blogged. This along with gold are probably the two smartest investments you can make these days. I support them and am considering the cost of getting one for my family. Official AFT (unpaid) endorsement!

N. Korea may target Hawaii

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,527020,00.html

There is no evidence to support it, but I think it's worth mentioning anyway. This comes from the Japanese, who in my humble opinion are the real targets. Put yourself in Japans shoes, they are closer to N. Korea and more likely a target, but they want the U.S. fully engaged in spying on N. K. so that we can warn them of danger. Thats one possibility, or the Japanese have a few spies of their own floating around N. Korea and they actually know something and want to warn us without tipping thier hand. Either way, if I were in Hawaii, a bomb shelter business might do really well. Does anyone sell bomb shelters anymore? I might be interested in getting one for myself. Either way N. Korea is a threat to peace and prosperity all over the globe, and I believe no nation is safe. AFT

Iranian Freedom Fighters

American Free Thinker proudly supports the people of Iran in their quest to be free. I admit I've said some bad things about Muslims, only because it seems that Muslims hate Christian Americans, but I can look past that. I can see a free Iran in the future, and a free Iran will open the door to freedom for other countries, and it might even ring the bell for the death of terrorist orgs like the Mujaheddin. The American people could learn a little from these people, we've become complacent and have allowed our freedoms to be stripped away, one at a time.

Picture shamelessly stolen from Left Coast Rebel

Global Justice Initiative

There is that word again. Global. This little phrase has given all enemy combatants the same rights as you and me. What kind of war are we operating, anyway? This, excuse the word, pussy govt is going to get our young men and women killed and while they are doing that, they are taking away our rights, and giving rights to the enemy! That is TREASON! That is a war crime against the United States! Somebody needs to get a handle on this and hold these bleeding hearts responsible for giving aid and comfort to the enemy. To top it all, this was initiated in secret. Why? Why would the Obamanation sneak this one past us? Why, because they knew we would be outraged, and we would fight it. Yeah thats probably the main reason, we would rally against this. Obama is a criminal, a traitor, and the worst president we've ever had. The scary part is we are powerless to do anything about it. Look at what he has done to our country in the short time he has been in office. Ask yourself, how much more damage is he going to do before we get a chance to vote him out? We should have the right to impeach the president, fuck congress they aren't going to cross the boss. I'm serious I want him held at war crimes tribunals for aiding the killing of our own soldiers! AFT

National Healthcare is Gonna Kill Me!

Just watching a bit on Fox, about how the Nat'l Healthcare plan is going to tell us what we can eat and what we can't eat. So long freedom, it was nice knowing you. Sorry but no govt. or doctor is going to control me like a parent does a child. Fuck that! I love cheeseburgers and no one is going to tell me I can't have them. Health Nazis have already replaced the so called bad ingredients from everything and replaced it with a bunch of crap that doesn't taste good and literally makes me sick, bring back trans fat! You can stick all that bullcrap about how my health affects your tax dollars, despite my dietary habits, my last cholesterol check was great. The doctor was impressed. Just because something financially affects the rest of the world, does not give the world or the gov permission to control it. I am ready to fight and die for freedom if necessary, but I guess I should be ready to fight and die for the right to eat what I want!

When my buddy and I were having a discussion about the freedoms we've lost, I thought of the ultimate freedom. Here goes: All human beings have the right to eat, drink, and do anything that we want, as long as it does not violate anyones rights or put anyone except yourself in danger. Thats a far out concept in a world where everything we do is controlled. What? Don't think everything you do is controlled? The police are the controllers of the people, sorry but it is true, it used to be protect and serve, but now it is uphold the law no matter what. They serve the gov now. Your not really free at all, well we still got freedom of speech, but thats just because the gov is going to do what it wants no matter what we say, they don't care about our speech, but if our ideas are too dangerous we get the Dept. of Homeland Security monitoring your blogs, reading your emails, even though they are supposed to be watching for terrorists, then again if you say or do anything against the gov they can label you a terrorist and use the Patriot Act to justify violating your rights. Well this has gone off course, as my posts have a tendency to do. I think I'll move to China, at least there you know what your getting. AFT

Guess what time it is?

Oh yeah, it's time for another American Free Thinker, *FUCK YOU* award! This one goes out to the Red Cross, despite all the good they have done in the world, they taint all their good acts by bending to Islamofascism, apparently the Red Cross logo is a reminder of the Crusades where christians endeavoured to take the holy land away from the muslims. Gee whats wrong with that? The arab muslims took the holy city from the Israelites, so it's only fair good Christians would want to take it back. Congratulations Red Cross, amongst all the things that get my anger flowing you stick out the most for bowing to Islam, they already had the Red Crescent, but equality is not enough for the jihad set. Way to kiss ass! Fuck political correctness!

Our Greatest President

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."--Ronald Reagan

More Bank Bailouts

I just heard on Fox news that Tim Geithner said the banks can pay back the TARP funds, and then Fox reported that more bank stress tests are necessary and that more banks might need bailouts. Why? Why should we bail them out? Let them fail, but publish the results of those stress tests so that anyone who holds an account with that bank can get their money out. Mismanaged businesses fail often, why should banks be any different. If I get word that my bank is in trouble I'll be on their doorstep the next morning to get my savings out of danger. FDIC only covers a certain amount, and if banks start failing then FDIC will run out of funds to reimburse the losses. I am not suggesting that there should be a run on banks, but there should be some transparency so those who are in danger will know it, and hopefully be able to act wisely before it's too late. Honestly however, how likely are bankers to be honest with you and tell you if their bank is in financial trouble, they are not, so I'm suggesting setting up some sort of non-government oversight and transparency entity, so that someone can be held responsible if a bank closes and people lose money. I think bankers should support this, after all if your bank comes out with good results, then you will see an increase in business. We do have the right to know how they handle our money and how well run a bank is. AFT

I'm back! Hello followers and readers, I've been on hiatus, well actually I've been pre-occupied with Roller Coaster Tycoon 3. Hmmmm recent topics since I've been gone... Ronald Reagan gets a statue, my wife and I both had to leave the room when Nancy was talking, we knew she would cry and we didn't want to see it, we'd get all teary eyed too. The statue is an honor to Reagans memory, and how fitting to have pieces of the Berlin Wall inside.

Oh and on the revolutionary front, I've decided I am too much of a hippy to be involved with anything destructive or detrimental to my country. I am very fervent about my love of freedom and country, and I sometimes go off on a tyrade that allows my mouth to get my ass in trouble, so I am learning how to speak out but not go overboard. I still feel very patriotic but I am turning it in a different direction, I will do whatever I can in a peaceful capacity, but if things get violent I'm out. Thats not because of fear either, it's because my family needs me, especially if things get really bad like a lot of us bloggers have been suggesting. Peace and God Bless AFT

UFO Saved The Earth?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,522217,00.html?test=latestnews

This is a good story even if it turns out to be a lie. However, if some benevolent aliens did sacrifice themselves to save the earth, then we must question why they did it? Is the earth a project they are working on. Are we being cultivated to one day fit some need? Perhaps they need us for food. Maybe we should build some kind of memorial to the valiant defenders who gave all to protect the earth.

If I were an alien I'd get away from this planet, the earth is full of barbarous murderers and we're constantly at war somewhere on the planet, not to mention nuclear proliferation. I wouldn't want anything to do with the human race.

I know this isn't my usual type of news story but I have been feeling kinda crappy lately, I guess you could call it depressed, about the dark fate of this country and now possibly the extinction of the human race by our own bombs. I see what kind of hell is coming to this country and everybody is too busy with their own causes to unite behind the one cause that could save our asses, freedom. We will apparently go quietly into oppression because everybody is too scared to stand up for themselves. I got a family too, but dammit something needs to be done, and I tried to unite people and the people called me a nut, a loon, and an extremist. We either need to fully revolt against the government or shut the fuck up about Obama, shut the fuck up about politics, shut the fuck up about taxes, and just fucking take it like good little slaves. AFT

Korean War 2009?

Oh that nutty Kim Jong Il, he has tested a nuke, and said today that they will no longer honor the truce that ended the Korean War. World War III anyone? The US military is already overstretched, and the American people are trying to fight for their own freedom, now we'll be faced with an aggressive nuclear nation led by a villain who has no respect for freedom or human rights. Ever feel like all the bad crap in the world happens to you? I've been saying that we needed to unite the people if we were seriously going to take back our rights, but now we'll be lucky if the people can unite behind a war effort like the people did in World War II. Good Luck America! AFT

Surveillance Aircraft--M12

Why does the United States need this aircraft? Don't they already have surveillance planes? Drones, etc. I think this one was developed for use in the US. So they can keep a close eye on those "right wing extremists"! Why would you want to use a civilian looking vehicle in Iraq, seems like it would look out of place. It would blend in perfectly here at home, nobody would suspect this thing if they saw it taking off or flying around cities. Looks like a commercial craft. The war on terror is turning inward toward us, us being the people who see the tyranny coming and are ready to stand up against oppression for the sole reason of preserving freedom for future generations to come. AFT

All Digital Elections

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/24/honolulu-hosts-nations-digital-election/

I have been talking about getting someone to try this for awhile now, because I know it will revolutionize voting and really get everyone involved. Kudos Honolulu! C'mon America let's adopt this system for everything we vote on. Here's a nutty idea, voting via website could give the people the power of veto, bill comes out of congress, people vote on it, then president signs it or doesn't if the people veto it. President doesn't get veto, because the people have the power. The people should've had a veto vote from the beginning, but now the information age makes it easy and affordable. I fully support this and recommend it to any state or community that needs to save money, digital voting, the way of the future. AFT

Class of 2009

American Free Thinker salutes the Cherokee Comprehensive High School Class of 2009!
My youngest graduated today, I am so happy, my parental responsibilities are over! AFT

Gay Tolerance for Kids

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,521209,00.html

The gay community has a right to be gay, but we have the right to not accept it. I won't push my hetero agenda on them and they damn sure shouldn't push their gayness on everyone else. These kids are going to be messed up by this. You can't force grade schoolers to be tolerant of gays. This has no business being in a public school. Parents in this school district should all home school their kids or send them to a school that doesn't promote homosexuality. We have to protect our kids from the choices of some people. I don't want anybodies kids to be exposed to anything of a sexual nature while they are still in grade school. There is plenty of time to learn about that stuff when they are older, like in High School. Speak out America, let me know what you think. AFT

Free Ashton Lundeby!

http://www.infowars.com/free-ashton-lundeby/

This is another case where the Patriot Act is used to violate the rights of the people, and in this case a minor. How much longer are we gonna take this? If the kid is guilty, then he should be punished, but in this case he should get off on a technicality because his mom urged him not to say anything until a lawyer was present, but the FBI wouldn't let the mom call a lawyer. Oh and they dragged Ashtons sister out of her bed, she was traumatized by it. Wouldn't you be traumatized if an armed assailant dragged you out of bed? We cannot allow them to keep doing this, violating our rights, using force on innocent people, and justifying what they do with an UN-CONSTITUTIONAL law. Overturn the Patriot Act now, I don't care if it catches terrorists or prevents wmds, it is being used to persecute American Citizens! We have to unite and fight now, if we don't our freedom will be gone in a blink of an eye. AFT

Fleet Week

American Free Thinker salutes and gives thanks to all men and women who serve in our military today and all who have served in the past. God bless you all. AFT

Judge Orders Chemo

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520690,00.html

There is the link, go ahead read it and come back.
Here is my "extremist" view. Run kid, run as far as long as you can stand, no one should be able to force you to take medical care that you don't want. This is a shame, a judge can order a person to undergo chemo. Everybody I've ever known who had chemo, ended up dying an even more painful death than the cancer would've caused. I love this kid and his parents, you do have the right to die, when and where you want. This is the frontline of the battle for this right. The judge violated this kids rights, who is next and which right is next? The right to die as we please should've been in the bill of rights from the beginning. All it will do is give the people the right of choice and stop Doctors and the healthcare industry from draining the families finances. Fight the Power Kid, you rock. AFT

Are You Scared Yet?

http://www.infowars.com/goodphotos.html

This stuff is scary, but I cannot say for sure if what they say is true, however if even one line is true we all have reason to be scared. I want you to look closely at the photos of Operation Urban Warrior. I also want you to go read this blog http://oath-keepers.blogspot.com , these guys are real heroes and everyone needs to know about them.

Biden Goofs Again

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/17/oops-biden-reveals-location-secret-vp-bunker/

Gabby Joe Biden discloses the secret vp bunker, it's location and even suggests that this is where Cheney was when 9/11 went down. Who thinks Joe Biden is going to be shuffled off to some corner of the white house to shut him up? I do! Obama must see what a threat this man is to national security, maybe the big O will just remind him, loose lips sink ships. Now that we all know where the secret bunker is, the gov is going to use your tax dollars to build a new bunker at an assuredly undisclosed location. Probably going to cost us millions, if not billions. I am certain that they won't tell Joe where it is until he needs to know. Unite America Now! AFT

Here Comes The Shaft, Watch Out Small Business

I'll bet you've heard about Obamanations new health care plan. Yeah he might as well just fast track a bill that says if you own a business you have to leave the country now. He is going to make the employer pay for your health care. Well kiss your job goodbye. Guess what any smart business man is going to do. I would pack up shop and sell off all my property in the U.S. and take my business elsewhere, somewhere nice where theres less restrictive gov and cheap taxes and even cheaper labor. Obama is killing America, he might as well just show up at my house today and shoot me in the face. I hate that bastard. Not because he is black but because he is un-American, because he hates freedom, because he is far too close to becoming a dictator. America we are in grave danger, the enemy is no longer in a foreign land, he is in the oval office. Unite America Now! AFT

States Fighting for Freedom

I love you Montana, Texas, and any other state willing to stand up against an oppressive federal government. I like what your doing, keep it up, use every opportunity you get to circumvent the feds power. People now is the time for you to be writing to your state reps, tell them you want them to follow in Montanas foot prints. State sovereignty is so important but you better act fast. If you saw the Glenn Beck show yesterday, he pointed to the audience and said your on the list, well guess what, the states are on the same list. The list of things the government is going to take control of. Unite America Now! AFT

No Torture or No Privacy

We have to decide whose rights are going to be violated, ours or the terrorists? I've been ranting about the Patriot Act for awhile now, I know everybody gets tired of hearing it, but here I go again. Torturing terrorists who seek our destruction and taking away our right to privacy in the name of preventing WMDs. Ooooh everyone tremble in fear, the terrorists rights must be protected and fought for, but damn you stupid Americans how dare you want a right to privacy. I say repeal the Patriot Act now and torture the fuck out of those bastards. Torture all of them if it protects us. Don't take away our rights and then establish rights for terrorists. That is giving aid and comfort to the enemy and it is treason. Do you see what I am trying to get at? Enemy Combatants have rights and we do not. Tyranny is coming, anybody that would kiss the ass of a bunch of jihadists while taking away our citizens rights is a fucking piece of shit, ahem CONGRESS. I know it got through without even being read because no one wanted to appear un-American. Don't you think that at a time like that it is ever more important to speak out and stand up for the rights of the people. Isn't that when individuals use fear and patriotism to get their way. I don't give a damn if the rest of the world condemns us for torturing them, if you really believe that a wmd attack is likely, than you should support torturing these idiots to prevent wmds. If you truly are an American than you understand how precious and rare our rights and freedoms are, there is no excuse on earth big enough for me to relinguish freedom. Once one right goes away it won't be long until they are all gone. AFT

Watch This!

http://www.xepisodes.com/episodes/1303/Margaritaville.html

It's episode 3 of season 13 of South Park, I know a lot of folks don't like the show for various reasons. Put aside all your prejudices against the show, and just watch this episode with an open mind. I laughed my ass off, you will too.

U.S. vs China: Economic War Games

Guess who loses? Read This: http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/25279/?ck=1

If this doesn't make you want to take up arms nothing will. We have to do something now, before it is too late. Once the USA goes under the whole world will be cherries for China to pick. So either take up arms and take back control of our government or start learning Chinese.

Email from Obama

Uncle Stalin

Fox is Stupid

Fox News yesterday while talking about the potential release of photos of terror suspects being tortured, showed older pictures on the air. At the same time this is going on, they are saying how whenever photos of "torture" are aired attacks on American forces increase. Well DUH, you friggin idiots are doing what you are saying shouldn't be done. This just proves my theory that the "on air talents" are all pretty faced, empty heads! This must also mean that many of the behind the scenes people are also completely incompetent. Is common sense dead? AFT

3 Seemingly Unrelated Articles

Story 1, the golf commentator who made a joke about Nancy Pelosi. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/10/golf-analyst-feherty-sorry-pelosi-joke-dallas-magazine/

Story 2, Miss California is the victim of a witch hunt. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,519655,00.html

Story3, Christian Childrens Fund removes Christian from its name.
http://www.christianchildrensfund.org/content.aspx?id=7837


What is the one common thread that ties these stories together? I'll tell you what it is, it's political correctness. The evilest form of mind control.

The golf commentator was forced to apologize to Nancy Pelosi. Why? The answer is because the golf world saw it as politically incorrect. They were outraged, oooh.

Miss California when asked a question gave an honest answer, but her answer wasn't pc. I guess kissing the ass of special interest groups is more important than honesty. Save your righteous indignation over the semi nude photos, that all came out because the gay lobby went out of their way to find dirt on her because she wasn't politically correct.

Christian Childrens Fund, is removing Christian from their name, all of a sudden faith in Christ is no longer politically correct. This is the death of Christianity. How can an organization founded on Christian principles remove Christian from its name? It is insanity, and I urge all of you to please not only stop giving to this charity, but engage in a letter writing campaign until they change their mind.

Anybody who claims to be pc, is in all reality a two faced liar. I swear to never be politically correct again and I don't give a damn who my words hurt. Political correctness is un-American! Freedom of Speech, well not anymore when we have to censor our own words because someone else might get their feelings hurt and don't forget that whatever political action group, lobbyist, creeps, etc., that represent the hurt person will engage in a witch hunt to destroy you!
Donald Trump, I wish you read my blog, please don't take away Miss Californias crown, all she did was speak her honest opinion. To hell with the politically correct. Childrens Fund Intl. I give to you a single finger salute. Perez Hilton and the gay lobby I give you a "GO TO HELL", honesty is more important than your cause! Feherty, I have nothing to give you except kudos, speak your fuckin mind man and don't ever apologize! He has to apologize to a person who lied to the American people and has yet to apologize to us for her lie. Apologies are not enough in her case. Criminal charges against her, thats whats best, after all she is a war criminal for approving torture of terrorists. AFT

Mothers Day

To all the mothers all over the world, thank you! Happy Mothers Day!
Instead of the usual flowers, I opted to get my mom a big juicy steak, bottle of A-1, two big potatoes for baking! She loved it! AFT

Pelosi Resign Now!

Oh hell yeah, Nancy has been caught red handed telling bold faced lies to the American people.
We almost impeached a president for his lies, about a sexual interlude. Pelosi lied about her knowledge of interrogation techniques. She has got to go. If her fascist master won't accept her resignation, then we demand his resignation too! It is an outrage and I will not shut up about it. Power to the People! AFT

Victims Forced To Pay For Evidence Collection

http://www.click2houston.com/news/19400415/detail.html You have to read that!

It is an absolute outrage, a woman who was raped gets bills for the collection of evidence at a hospital. This is insane, who the fuck would dare look at this lady and tell her that she is getting charged because she was raped. I bet none of those dumbass legislators thought to make the attacker pay! In this case the attacker was a juvenile, so send the bills to his parents.
Victims of crimes shouldn't have to pay anything to put their attacker away, make the criminal pay! It's that simple.

Libertys Crown to Open July 4th

Full story here: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/08/statue-liberty-crown-reopen-tourists/

Lady Libertys crown to be opened for tourists on July 4th. Reality check, Obama gave us this little patriotic nugget to show what a great President he is, or to distract us from thinking about the hole he is going to bury us all in. Oh yeah, think about it people. "Oh don't look at all these trillions we're spending, just look at the Statue of Liberty and let your patriotism uplift you." Whatever Obama, we the people are on to you and your fascist ways, I wont be distracted. I know my freedom is threatened, and I am going to do everything I can to fight it. Because it is my right and responsibility to stand up for my freedoms. It is my right and responsibility to preserve freedom for generations to come. If you aren't fighting you aren't free. AFT

Get Your AFT Gear Today!

Yeah that's right, American Free Thinker gear! Go buy everybody in your family an AFT shirt or mug today. C'mon people, I got a family to feed. Just click the shirt to go to the AFT store!

More Beck!

Heres a link http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/24941/ I had some video embedded but it made my html go away.

I know I use a lot of Glenn Beck video here on American Free Thinker, but theres a reason. He says things that I have said. I think he cares more about America than any elected official ever has. Beck is in sync with many Americans who are tired of the politicians song and dance, like me, he wants honesty and integrity from our politicians and he is not afraid to point out on national television that neither party represents the American people. He sees the road to tyranny that we are speeding down. He speaks what he believes, when other "news" reporters just keep talking the party lines. He encourages you to see what the other hand is doing. I know many people don't like him, but I suspect thats because they've been brainwashed into one party or another, and cannot see truth through all the bullshit. Glenn Beck is a great American because he is fearlessly leading the charge for truth and justice. AFT

U.S. - Israel Secret Nuke Accord

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/06/secret-israel-nuclear-accord-jeopardy/

The cat is out of the bag. Nice bit of reporting Fox. Now everybody knows about the secret accord. I wonder if, now that the world knows, will it change things with Iran. Yep, I think it will, Ahmadinejad would be stupid if he didn't use it as leverage. Somethings just don't need to be reported. Because it's not a secret anymore, Obama will probably find a way to dissolve the accord. As you know, he is pro Iran. AFT

A Matter of Time

This isn't exactly the video I was looking for, but that one eluded me. Has everyone seen on Glenn Beck show, the scale between tyranny and anarchy? I'll assume you have. What I want to know is how long until we reach the end of the scale, tyranny? I also want to know how long do you think it will take for protests, like tea parties, to straighten out the government? We have to figure this out, what if the tea parties will take ten years and tyranny only five years. When will the time come to give up protests and start a revolution? How long until we are forced to fight for our freedom? Think about it! AFT

If anyone can find the video of Glenn Beck show that I am referring to, please send me a link.

Honor

Is honor dead? I know folks in the military know about honor. I was trying to tell people that I trusted in their honor. They said, "You don't even know me, how can you trust my honor?" I replied, "I'll trust in your honor until you violate my trust." I know that it is probably an antiquated idea, but if we are all gonna protest together and work together to change the US for the better, then we need to have some basic trust in each other. We have to take a persons word as truth, until they violate the trust we have in their honor. AFT

Swine Flu: Truth

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/04/swinefluupdate/

Well it turns out that the swine flu is NOT a hybrid of human, bird, and swine flu. Once again the truth prevails. There is no reason for anyone to panic, unless you personally know somebody that died from it. There are lots of rumors about this flu. Some are saying that the truth about the swine flu is that it is much more deadly than the media is reporting, I doubt it though. I even thought that it could be a plot by Obamabots to scare us into supporting nationalized healthcare. It is most likely just a natural occurence. Don't Panic! AFT

A Question or Two

I was talking with some gentleman in a chat room. I mentioned the quote, "Those who give up freedom for security deserve neither freedom nor security" One of the men there said that its "essential freedoms". I want to know what you think, what freedoms are essential and which are not essential. I think that they are all essential. We were talking about the Patriot Act which gives the gov the right to track you, read your email, and wiretap your phones. When this was passed it was just after 911 and everybody in congress voted for it, I think they voted for it because at a time like that no one wanted to be called un-American or against the president. Obama who bashes Bush with abandon(try saying that five times fast), has not mentioned it, has not wanted it revoked. Why has he not wanted it revoked? So comment away with your answers, I await your response.

The Sky is Falling!

I take a few days off to work on another project and all hell breaks loose, not really. Well the people of NY got a scare. Oh and that damned Swine Flu, watch out for that stuff, get your masks on. So what is there really to be afraid of, the answer is a whole hell of a lot. Obama and his army of senators and representatives, can do anything they want to this country, including selling us out right into a fascist global government. Imagine that fascist gov for a moment, no freedom, no religion, no choice, no privacy, no chance. That dark and fearsome world is coming. So we as a people who still have some freedom left, need to rise above fear, we have to overcome fear. When you overcome fear only then are you truly free. We have to dig deep inside ourselves and find that bravery, find courage, bring it out and use it. We have to take a stand now and fight for freedom. When I first set out to draft a new Declaration of Independence I was very fearful. I wasn't seeing the outcome, I was seeing the possible repercussions. I was concerned about prison, firing squad, loss of citizenship, a myriad of things. I had to find in myself courage, I had to put aside fear and work for the greater good. Now that the peaceful revolution has started, I feel more free than I ever have. I feel like I understand better all those history classes. I feel as though I am in good company. Please do not let fear win, our only hope is to put the power back in the hands of the people.

The revolution is not a conservative thing, its not a liberal thing, its not about the choices you made in the past, its about the choices you make now. The revolution is not about Obama, its about a long train of abuses and violations of our rights that goes back at least 50 years. We've endured the corruption of our government, the misuse of power, and the transgressions against our rights for far too long. Stand up and fight so that our grandchildren and great grandchildren can grow up in a better America than the one we grew up in. Join us, sign the new Declaration, join the forums and help us plan the new America. V, for victory. AFT

http://www.newindependencehall.com

Shut Up and Do Something

I know we've all been talking about what's wrong with the government and occasionally throwing out ideas on how to fix things, well now you have a real opportunity to effect some change. http://www.newindependencehall.com the site is growing, forums for discussing the issues will be coming soon. Get your butt over there and take the time to read everything, if you don't agree with what they are doing, at least you took the time to give a look. AFT

If I Were President?

Let's just say that I am lucky enough to win an election and the 2/3rds majority of congress is on my side, just for the sake of argument.

What I'd do. Close the borders,temporarily. Then I would order all U.S. military personnel back to the United States and temporarily shut down all our bases in other countries. Then I would dissolve all trade agreements, no more nafta. Then I would issue a statement to the world that says, "We have not abandoned you, but America must get it's house in order, once we've straightened ourselves out then we will be back to helping you".

Next. I'm gonna push my friendly congress to give me the line item veto, cut the pork right! I would shut down every thing that the U.S. gov does that is not necessary to running the country. I would then promote a bill tripling the wages of everyone serving in the military. They do the hardest work, they should get the best wage possible.

Now I want to reform elections, I would kill the electoral college and institute a fund to create a new technological way for people to vote and actually have their votes mean something. Maybe a super secure website or a cell phone vote system, I dunno, I'll leave the technicalities to the private sector company that wins the bid.

Then I will give all my prez pay to the treasury to put it toward the national debt, and then ask the senators and reps to do the same, if they balk, I'll push through a law that says they don't get paid for the privilege of serving the people. I bet the people would vote for that.

Tax reform, we need it, and I would make sure it happens, but the hard part is figuring out how to make it fair to all. We will probably have to have a panel formed to make sure that every opinion is considered, we want to do what is best after all. I don't claim to know whats best, but I got some ideas. 8% sales tax nationwide, flat, no taxes on top of that except any state sales tax that might apply. I would make it criminal for the government to tax inheritances. Estate tax must go too.

I would have to push for nationalized healthcare, I know some people don't like it but I believe it would benefit the nation in ways that wont be determinable for decades. Imagine the money Americans could save if they weren't spending it on doctor bills and prescriptions. In exchange for taking away inheritance tax, estate tax, etc., the people will be taxed a small percentage of their income for healthcare. With this system we could force down the price of medicines and healthcare. When I say nationalized healthcare I do not mean one giant hmo, I hate hmos.
I'm talking about a system that encourages you to take good care of your health but doesn't force you to make appointments. A system where everybody gets the care they need at the pace they want it. Free prescriptions. We could make this happen tomorrow if Obama hadn't already buried us under a mountain of debt. Now people are skiddish about things like this.

Oh well, I'll probably never get the chance to be president. Just a dream. AFT

Another Obama Campaign Lie

Here is the full story: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2009/04/25/turkey-obama-failed-mention-slain-turks/100days/

I'll try to not go off on a tyrade as I am apt to do. Why did he change his mind? Could it be that maybe it has to be 5 million people before you call it a genocide. Probably not. Maybe it is because the million Armenians killed will pale in comparison to what Obama wants to do. Think about it, if he calls that genocide then maybe that will impact some fascist plan set in the future. Just a thought. However this does demonstrate that he is an ass kisser, he didnt want to alienate the people who killed the Armenians. AFT

Astronaut says Aliens Exist

The story: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,517421,00.html

I know this is not my usual sort of news, but it's pretty amazing to hear someone who has actually been in space say it. For the record I have always known of their existence, this is not news to me, the important part is that this Astronaut is challenging the Obama administration to reveal the truth. Will it work? No, silly, our government likes to keep us stupid and consuming, God only knows what kinda "chaos" could come if the people knew the truth. They exist, the evidence is overwhelming, if you take a serious look at it and don't go into it thinking that everybody who see's UFOs is nuts. The Truth is Out There! AFT

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!

Dear Earth, thank you for hosting our existence, thank you for life. We are sorry if we hurt you in anyway. I think we fail to understand your cycles and systems, you are far grander than our tiny minds can comprehend. We will do our best to be respectful of you, but in exchange we would like you to stop killing us with your earthquakes and tornados. Please stop shifting around your ice caps it makes our scientist nervous, and gives some nutball politicians an excuse to use fear to control people. You could help us out by sending earthquakes and stuff to our enemies, nah just kidding. I would like to ask if you could help us get rid of diseases, especially those nasty flesh eating ones. I'm sure you are upset with us for burning the rainforest, for pollution, for strip mining, and for hippies. But we are upset with you too, for poisonous snakes, spiders, disease, famine, natural disasters, and volcanos. However there is hope, maybe if you give a little, like making spiders extinct, then we will make the hippies extinct in exchange. AFT

Vent Time Round 2... DING!

Ok, let me just start off with saying that Miss California is a patriot, she spoke out about what she believes in, and that scummy Perez Hilton got pissed because she didn't kiss his ass and lie to earn favor. Sorry Perez, but most Americans are against it, and all the rainbow protesting in the world is not gonna get us to give up the sanctity of marriage. A marriage is between a man and a woman for the purpose of raising a family and procreation. Two gay people cannot do that. I respect their right to be gay, but keep your gayness to yourself and stop trying to force it on us. You do not have the right to marriage.

Obama and the Obamabots, are now opening the door to prosecuting members of the Bush administration for torturing enemy combatants. That is bullshit, fuck off you bleeding heart bastards, those fuckers were organized for the purpose of killing innocent people. I say keep Gitmo and allow torture of terrorists, they don't have any fucking problem torturing and beheading Americans, and they take pride in sending us the video tapes. Fuck Em! and Fuck You if you wanna prosecute Americans for doing their jobs. The Geneva convention does not apply to terrorist groups, only soldiers employed in a national army.

Obama wants to talk about nuclear disarmament. NO! We are not giving up our nukes, forget it. The world just becomes more and more dangerous every day. Giving up our backbone defense would be treasonous. Somebody tell Obama that he can be prosecuted too. Tell those nutjobs like Ahmadinejad and his ilk, that we will do everything we can to stop them from getting nukes. Then remind them what Mutually Assured Destruction means. Even if you do underhandedly get a nuke, you might get the chance to use it, but you wont live to see the results. If Obama won't pull the trigger on you, there are lots of Americans who can get together quick to overthrow him and then annihilate you.

Let's figure a way to get our asses out of Chinese hands, we have to pay them back and real soon, because they are going to collect on the debt. We could get all the school kids of America to make macaroni pictures, and then send the mac art to the Chinese. Here ya go paid in full, macaroni art is worth more than the dollar. Good luck with your communism.

Oh well maybe tomorrow will bring some news worthy of my full attention, Peace and God Bless. AFT

Vent Time!

No one in Washington accepts the blame, Obamabots blame everything on Bush, and Bush blamed it all on Clinton, and this goes back through history. I have friends, repubs, and dems, that are always getting pissed at me, for speaking my mind. They defend whatever party they've sold their souls to, to the death. They think I am un-American, because I can't support one side or the other for the benefit of the country. I tell them neither side has ever been beneficial to the people. I have a friend who I honestly admit is militant, he is wanting me to draft a new Declaration of Independence, only this one will be independence from a corrupt government. He also wants me to rewrite the constitution. I told him that I support the Constitution, maybe not all amendments, but in general the bill of rights needs to remain intact. If anything I would add to the Constitution, I would change the 2nd Amendment to say that everyone has the right and responsibility to own a gun and carry it openly, without waiting periods and background checks. Because we all know that criminals don't get their guns through legal means, that is just making it harder for an honest American to get a gun. Not to mention the impact it would have on criminals and other unfreindly governments, nobody is gonna fuck with America if everybody has a gun. 1st Amendment should stand just the way it is. I've been bouncing a really radical idea around in my head, contemplating repercussions, if any. My radical idea, a new freedom should be added to the Bill of Rights, the right to die. Yeah I know I am losing readers already, oh well fuck em. I believe that the ultimate freedom is to choose how and when you die. We have a right to life that means on the same scale is the right to die. The ULTIMATE FREEDOM, think about it. I'm sure the medical profession is against this one, after all they would lose billions they make by keeping people alive. We all need to face the fact that we will all die, there is no escape, so I want to choose how and when. Ok heres another idea that will scare off my readers. How about unlimited freedom, that means that I can do any damn thing I want with my property, my body, my life as long as what I do doesn't infringe on anyone elses liberties or put anyone else in danger. Thats a really unpopular idea, but maybe someone like me needed to say it. So our prisons won't be filled to capacity with potheads, and other minor criminals. There'll be plenty of room for the murderers and child molesters. Heres another really fuckin crazy idea, lets create Ellis Island South, one spot on the Mexican border where people can immigrate through, the rest of the border walled up with orders to our border patrol to shoot on sight anyone attempting to cross the border illegaly, because if we give them a legitimate means of immigration only the criminal element will try to cross illegaly. Here's the details, let's say Juan and his family want to come to America, they go stand in line at the spot, when they walk in, the first thing they must do is have their baggage searched for contraband, then every member of Juans family has to swear allegiance to the United States, and they must sign a paper stating they surrender their citizenship and all loyalty to Mexico. They are added to the social security registry, issued soc sec cards and Juan and all of his sons who are over 18, are enlisted to serve in the U.S. Army for a minimum of two years. Now attached to Ellis Island South on the American side will be an employment office. The family members that were not enlisted in the service get to find jobs and pay taxes like the rest of America. Those in the service will of course send their pay home for their family. After two years of service Juan and all his sons who were over 18 are issued their citizenship papers and thanked for their service. Now Juan and the boys are on their way home to become good tax paying citizens, whilst those who went to the job office are now getting their citizenship papers earned for them by Juan and sons. Of course we will make sure that they are fully indoctrinated and naturalized, and make damn certain they know their rights and the law. Why I crafted this idea is because if it weren't for immigrants most of the anti-immigration assholes today wouldn't be here, if my grandfather hadn't immigrated to this country, then this America loving patriot wouldn't be here.
Let's talk about taxes now, here is my "radical" point of view. If we all pay a sales tax, then you cannot add a tax on top of that, no fat tax, no tobacco tax, no anything on top of sales tax. You cannot tax me extra because I like doughnuts. Let's get rid of that estate tax and any and all inheritance or lottery winnings or gift tax, no more taxation on what grandpa left for you. The government keeps slamming us with taxes to pay for their crap, but out of respect to the tax payers the government should do everything to cut costs, to scrap all the pork and ridiculous shit our tax dollars should not be paying for. No more private jets for senators and reps, no more spending tax dollars on their vacations. Here's a crazy one, take away pay from all elected officials, because they are already rich enough. Take away their right to vote themselves pay raises. Let's get rid of the antiquated electoral college, it is obvious they don't vote how we would. A popular vote will truly represent the people. The penalty for an elected official proven to have been accepting kickbacks from lobbyists, should be death. Yeah capital punishment. Maybe then they will serve us and not be greedy. Heres a nutty idea that will lose me some conservative friends, and probably make me popular with the liberals, even tho I dislike them. Nationalized Healthcare, I know crazy, I've thought long and hard on this one. Here is my argument for it, we need it, if we had it then maybe all our jobs wouldn't have left the country because they could'nt afford to pay us and give us health insurance. Not to mention that with this comes an "entity" thats sole job is making sure that the health care industry doesn't milk the govt for money as they do now.

Journalist Convicted in Iran

Heres the latest on this story: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,517085,00.html

Ahmadinejad told prosecutor to make sure that journalist gets full rights for defense. Wow, I wonder what kind of rights you have in Iran. Surely not the same rights as we have here in America. I hope and pray for the best possible outcome for this woman and her family. I have to wonder, didn't she expect something like this to happen? C'mon it's Iran, I would never go there, but if I did I would expect to be charged with spying. If your an American citizen and you go to Iran, you are taking your life in your own hands. Even if you have dual citizenship. Especially for a woman, as we all know how they treat women over there. I pray for her freedom. AFT

Napolitano Fears the People

This article: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/19/napolitano-veterans-targets-right-wing-extremist-recruiters/

I'm sure you've all heard about this one, so I'll just give my "radical" opinion. I think what DHS is saying is that, there is a growing movement of individuals who are tired of the rhetoric, tired of misrepresentation, and they are uniting and talking about revolution, they are afraid of us. They know that the Veterans have been mistreated by our government, and that the people who will form the militias that may start the revolution will be made up of Vets, who have experience fighting. So they are afraid that us "extremists", have experienced soldiers on our side and that if we really wanted to, we could take down the corrupt leadership. This is a sign they are shaking in their shoes at the potential of a revolution. Good. Maybe their own fear will make them listen to us. Maybe fear of revolution will turn them around and make them serve the people. So Janet Napolitano is dead on, warning police agencies that the vets are targets for right wing extremists. But what Janet doesn't know is, that the "extremists" are just regular Americans, many of them vets. On a side note, she should not have said, "right wing extremists" because many of us who are patriotically angry are not republicans. If the democrats could see that this is not partisan, then they would really really be afraid. AFT