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Time for Increased Consolidation/Regulation

In my weekly itinerary, I visited a state and noticed that there were sixteen institutions of higher learning within a 75 mile radius, of which I posed the question, just what is the nation getting for these many Federally funded schools? Specifically, there were six major colleges/universities, four historically black colleges/universities, four community colleges, and two for profit technical colleges. I had to ask, is the curriculum so different among these institutions, that they are all vitally needed for future US viability?

I am aware of the legacy of education in the US, that's responsible for our advancement in the world of modernity.  However, the results we are getting today are not all that promising for the future, while we are gradually falling behind in competing with our international neighbors.

It's time to consolidate by specialization...that is, allow these schools to offer a particular field that they can excel and prove their need for continuing support by the taxpayers. If unable to, either shut down or consolidate in support of the institutions that can.

While reading the newspaper in one of the cities, I saw where the IRS is cracking down on faith-based operations, in their failure to file tax disclosures for as many as three years at a time. This a good thing for taxpayers, and should be based on results of these particular operations to justify their status as tax-exempt organizations...greater accountability via more efficient regulation.

The Poison of Religiosity

The controversy of this mosque being built on a site chosen in New York by an Imam does call into question the message to possibly be sent to the rest of the world. However, America is called into check by its Constitution and consequently can't all of a sudden become emotionally driven hypocrites in the prohibition. This would show cultural weakness.

Long story short, just as America went to sleep at the switch with the "twin towers," unfortunately, the same has happened with this issue on the chessboard of a free and open society. I might add that Hitler was a Catholic, should we  band any Catholics who may want to build churches near synagogues out of empathy for the holocaust?

As stated in the above article, as long as this government stays on its toes as it keeps religiosity within the bounds for a safe and civil society with freedom and justice for all religious or not; we should be grateful that the founders were wise enough to see that it's not religiosity but the freedom of belief that carries the day as well as the future of a strong and morally sound nation.

American Football's Back...So, why not a sports analogy?

The November elections represent the second half of this political clash between the offensive drive of the Democrats who are out maneuvering the beleaguered Republicans. The drive of course is energized by that hard passing quarterback, drilling two rocks into passage like no quarterback before. The first, a fiery pass that saved the nation from economic chaos, reviving industry and the jobs... although, not enough to win the game...a twenty-five yard gain.

His second pass, drilled right through the "healthcare hustlers" putting his team at the fifty yard line...never done before. The half time whistle will be blown shortly and a return to the locker room. His Democrat offense seems to be wearing down, wondering if they will be able to find that second wind. In the meantime, the Republicans are hoping their second bench "the T-bags" will give them strength to intercept these hot rockets this Democratic President is firing from all cylinders, when the second half begins.

I see the second half as being more merciless than the first and possibly more masterful on the part of this young quarterback, even though he may lack some of his offensive protection. I see him as forcing that new Republican controlled defense to watch for the Democratic run, while denying the Republican efforts to blitz. He carries his team down the field with "tight-right" spirals, forcing them to cover receivers in their conservative desire to block total economic recovery, increased employment, a more efficient education system from K-College, and a greater global trade exchange.

I got faith in this "take-all comers", hard driving team leader in getting America across the goal line for a winning touchdown, and ready for the next season. Are you ready for some old-fashioned, hard-hitting American football...??!!

Seminal or simply semi? Hard choices demanded.

How will the historians record the Presidency of the 44th President of the US, Barack Hussein Obama? He and only he can make that assessment. Will he be known as a seminal leader among the likes of Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln, or simply a semi-occupant of power running on a social gauge that's lessening with time, having to find comfort in the bracket of the lukewarm, lesser known Presidents whose names we fail to remember, let alone their occupancies? Will his memory be that of the first and possibly last black man to become President of the world's leading nation? He has only two years left to make his mark in the history of the world and time.

Hard choices are certainly demanded that will take him beyond party partisanship and platform...choices such as cutting back on the federal bureuacracies by eliminating some cabinet positions with those government workers. Greater demands on the unions in the reduction of their pensions and benefit plans, as well as their hold on major American industries. Allowing cottage industries such as sports and entertainment to fail without federal subsidies. Shutting down institutions of higher learning that are redundant in curriculum in advancing this nation. See what Booker T. Washington says about education http://theroanoketribune.com/contact_2.html  Vigorously, pursue tax cheats offshore with stiff penalties for evading their fiduciary responsibility to this nation's sovereignty. Be willing to deport any and all individuals without a proper visa or diplomatic status no matter the country.

Now, if you don't have the "cojones" as your potential opponent puts it, you can bet that Sarah (aka Sister T-Bags) Palin and wrecking crew will and with vigor, making Andrew Jackson's "Trail of Tears" look like a Sunday stroll in the park. 

Two Mules (Saps) for Sister Sarah

It appears that the "donkey duo" or just "two asses of burden" carrying water for Sister T-Bags are Glenn Beck and Fox Broadcasting, giving little if any attention to other Republican contenders. Is this because the "old gray party of white men" has no clear alternatives to the Obama Administration that they can offer and subsequently carry out?

Sean Hannity, a Fox mulet (pronounced muu-let), or just a "minor ass" in Fox Broadcasting, has said that the Republicans need to write their program for progress in a contractual form for the American voters, then vow to stand behind it if elected on the grounds that they will renounce their occupancy, if they fail to do so. No takers so far...what's the matter?

Consequently, I can see why these two mules are hitching up to Sister Sarah's wagon...a fine one at that.  She at least has written some cryptic notes down in the palms of her hands.

Drudge News Flash!!

DNA shows that Adolph Hitler had Jewish and African roots! The part about the Jewish roots could be an uncertainty, but there is no doubt about the African roots, which applies to every human on the face of the earth, unless of course, ignorance causes one to ascribe to Hitler's mythological race of Aryans; of which Glenn Beck may have hatched his heretical brand of Christianity, ginning the hot air rise of conservancy among his right-wing nuts.