Monday Morning News & Notes

Still busy and that's a great thing in Obamanation, isn't it?

Here's what's new:

-This is non-biased journalism. In a San Fran paper no less.

-Americans souring even more on environmental issues and the Global Warming Swindle.

-Hey, I'm un-American. Funny, I served in the Navy, gave months of my life away from my wife and believe in freedom. If that's un-American, I'm guilty. This is a major faux pas by San Fran Nan and her shoeshine boy Steny Hoyer.

-More un-Americanism on video.

Saturday Morning News and Notes

It's damn cold in the Northeast. Yesterday was about 12 F in the New York City metro area where I was working and today is somewhere around 20 F as a high. It's called winter and I don't think any one north of Florida will be on the side of Al Gore in the global warming debate right about now.

Anyway, here's what's happening around the world:

Did a Sen. Schumer feel-good earmark lead to the Canadian Geese population remaining at high levels and subsequently bringing down that US Airways jet? Possibly. Liberals are just not cognizant of the law of unintended consequences even though the examples are myriad (welfare, etc.)

Tiger Woods makes a horrible career move by wading into politics where he was always smart enough to stay away before. Think Michael Jordan, Eldrick.

We were told that if Obama was elected, the the US would be accepted back into the world community again in unity. They were right, we are unified in nausea. (apologies to Glenn).

Shocker! Rep. Waxman (the single weirdest looking dude to ever be elected to Congress) hasn't investigated a company in his district he said he would. Between Obama and the Democrat-led Congress, expect a broken promise approximately every single minute.

How long would it take to drive from South Jersey to Maggie's Farm? If I leave now I might make the main course and the stogies...

Just another reason I love America. Veterans and those who've had sons and daughters serve and unfortunately in some cases die or get injured know why their children chose to serve the greater good. You can't explain patriotism to someone who has never donned the uniformed or was/is a family member of one who has.

A Small Town Fourth of July

Yesterday was an Independence Day that should be a model for all towns.

For the first time in twenty years, we had a traditional parade down Main St that included representatives from the local sports teams (I walked with my daughter as a coach), marching bands, church groups, cub scouts and others.

More importantly, it included many active-duty military and veterans. Thousands lined the route and it was amazing to see representatives of the four major military branches walk amidst the flags and music. How many young people saw the men in their camouflage or the Marines in their dress uniforms and said that they wanted to wear those uniforms one day (liberals are cringing about this point)?

The new mayor pushed hard to bring the parade back and he deserves a ton of credit for putting it together. For the record, he's a Democrat in a town that had a pseudo-Republican in office for over a decade.

At night, they had a salute to veterans event where parachutist's from the Army dropped into the field where we later watched the best fireworks show I've ever seen.

All in all a great day with much food and Sam Adams' imbibed. A day where the greatness of America was celebrated and veterans were given the kind of cheering reception they deserve. The only irritation was two yahoos wearing Greenpeace shirts with a Stop Global Warming sign but they were essentially ignored. I'd have had a few words with them but, alas, I was marching with my daughter at the time.

Pictures later.

Update: Warriors Watch attended and rode in the parade. Thanks for all you do.

Shocka! Dems Less Proud of America Than GOP

I know, I know, don't question their patriotism:

The United States is at the head of the list, followed by Venezuela, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, the Philippines and Israel rounding out the top 10.

It was no random gauge of passing sentiment.

Respondents were asked to rate exactly how proud they were of their nation in 10 areas, including politics, history, diversity and culture. The U.S. was ranked highest overall, particularly in pride in democracy (how is Venezuela in it than--ed), economy, political influence, science and the military.

Other research has plumbed the country's patriotic souls as well.

Rasmussen Reports found that three-quarters of 1,000 likely voters polled on June 27 said they were proud of U.S. history. There is a partisan divide of note here, though. The survey found that among Republicans, 91 percent were proud of the past. The number was 64 percent among Democrats. About 72 percent of Republicans, compared with 29 percent of Democrats, said the U.S. was "a land of liberty and justice for all."

To the Dems, the US is a racist, homophobic, sexist, militant malignancy. Look at those numbers; only 64% of Dems are proud of our past, a past in which we freed millions from Nazi and Japanese oppression, developed pharmaceuticals that allowed millions more to live a better life, provided assistance to the most drought starved people on Earth and provided equipment to save lives after natural disasters. Pathetic.

But the real telling number is the 29% who believe America is land where liberty and justice are paramount. Libs/Dems hate America the way we are and believe that we should be a socialist utopia ala France or even the Soviet Union. They can't bring themselves to see that people risk their lives to come here for a chance at a better life.

Michelle Obama was just putting into words what a large portion of Democrats feel, they aren't at all proud to be an American.

Libs tell us not to question their patriotism but when they continue to espouse abhorrence of America and what we stand for, I am definitely questioning their patriotism in the strongest terms possible.

Thursday Night Music--American Pride Edition

The usual Friday Night Music is happening tonight because I fully intend to celebrate my freedom and the freedom of the greatest country ever created by indulging in large quantities of food and Yuenglings.

Tonight we feature songs about America and not protest type so you won't be hearing Pearl Jam, Buffalo Springfield or any of the others groups who choose to spotlight the bad in America instead of the good. Granted, some of the best music ever made were protest songs but this is a day for celebrating the good in America.

Update:Celebrating the 4th in Samarra, Iraq (H/T: Jeff Emanuel):


We start with Charlie Daniels and In America. In the late seventies, we had suffered through nearly a term of Jimmy Carter and the country was in the dumps. Iran held our citizens captive, the USSR invaded Afghanistan and the economy and inflation were a nightmare. Unemployment was in the 12% range and the worst president ever told us all to put on a sweater. Fortunately, Ronnie Reagan was elected and we came out of that down period with a renewed sense of optimism and pride This song was released in 1980, not 1976 as it says at You Tube.:


Next we have Simon and Garfunkle singing about traversing the wide open spaces of this great country live in Central Park, NYC:



Next we have Jimi at Woodstock doing the Star Spangled Banner. Some thought this a desecration of the song but I think it was that most American of things: the freedom to interpret and say things as one pleases. Woodstock was a seminal event in our history and this was the most intriguing moment of that event by far.



Next, I'm not a huge country music guy but Toby Keith is a patriot and he sings like one:



Finally, the Marine Poet sets those who blame America straight:



Happy Independence Day to you. Please remember the sacrifices of those who made us and have kept us free for 232 years.