Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Amid Rebels, 'Flickers' of al Qaeda - WSJ.com

Amid Rebels, 'Flickers' of al Qaeda - WSJ.com

As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday, the U.S. is still "getting to know" the rebels.

Seriously?

Monday, March 28, 2011

The Obama Doctrine: Five Steps from Indecision to ‘Success’

 As Obama’s three simultaneous “Kinetic Military Actions” devolve into blame games and leadership refusals, everyone is wondering about the Obama Doctrine.   What is it, how does it work, and has it been implemented?  Thanks to the famous Powell Doctrine of the early 90’s most associate such statements of principle with war.  However, Obama’s vision is far too lofty to be bogged down solely in military matters.
After all, the mainstream media has made it clear.  The 44th President is nearly omnipotent.  He’s so wise that any strategy he develops will take into account every fluid facet of a constantly changing, globally interconnected, world stage.
That’s not to say that the President would be satisfied with a plan of action that covered international incidents alone.  Problems can arise anywhere – even at home.  So it’s vital that any plan of action be applicable to domestic affairs as well.
With that in mind, allow me to present the Obama Doctrine: Five simple steps that can handle any national emergency, crisis, or disaster.
STEP ONE: Do nothing until doing nothing becomes politically unfeasible.
Jumping into a leadership position too quickly exposes your weaknesses, your paper thin intel, and your lack of experience. Rushing to get a handle on a burgeoning situation may help in the long run, but decisions are hard, success is uncertain, and mistakes are virtually guaranteed.  These will present your “enemies” with ammunition that they will undoubtedly use in 2012.  So, sit back, relax, and allow things to play out for as long as possible.
The American people’s tolerance for inaction will vary according to the situation but a general guidline is: 30 days for a response to a terrorist action, 2-3 months for a natural disaster on home soil.
Remember, most problems, if ignored long enough, will solve themselves or simply go away. If, however, the problem persists, see Step Two.
STEP TWO: A vague, well delivered, statement will buy you another two weeks.
There may be times when doing nothing just isn’t enough.  If you’ve waited for a problem to go away, but it’s still distracting you from your goal of “rebuilding America,” then it’s time to do something that will look Presidential. A well delivered statement, void of detail, should buy you another two weeks.
Inform the American people that everything is under control.  Be aware that your audience is composed of simple people who can scarcely comprehend the difficulty of your job.  Keep that in mind as you try to comfort them.  Couple a determined tone of voice with soothing platitudes about tolerance. Remember:  NO SPECIFICS.
Your statement should be as vague as possible, though presented clearly and concisely.  Let the voters know that the situation is being thoroughly studied by top men in the affected fields.  Depending on the nature of the problem, these include climatologists, lawyers, regulators, and comparative religion majors.  If all else fails, bring in a general.  Stand next to him, drawing “gravitas” from his uniform.
Let the people know that nothing will be done until the right course of action becomes clear. In cases of terrorism, this is a good time to utilize the “lone crackpot” argument.
STEP THREE: Repeat step two.
Issue a second statement, similar to the first, though containing a few more details regarding the situation.  Drop the “lone crackpot” argument.  Unlike step two, this will only buy you five days before you’re forced to move on to step four.
STEP FOUR: Go on vacation
The American people love images of a good looking family enjoying a vacation together. This is a good time to indulge them!
Remember to pick a destination that’s expensive and/or difficult to reach.  This will keep most of the American media away.  Foreign countries, particularly those in South America and Asia, are good options.  If leaving the U.S. is impossible, due to public opinion or the emergency itself, try to rent vacation space in a gated community.  It can get pricey, but it will keep the riff-raff out, allowing you to control the narrative.
Always return from vacation alone, a week before your family.  This will give the impression that you are genuinely concerned about the crisis at hand and are willing to sacrifice your good time to handle it.  Allowing the wife and kids to continue the fun without you will remind people what a great family man you are.
STEP FIVE: Make a decision and do something.
If, after steps one through four, the emergency persists, you may be forced to take action.  This is unfortunate, as any tangible decision carries with it the potential for failure.  You can guard against this in the planning stages by placing subordinates in leadership positions, while you take a backseat to their obvious expertise.
Since it’s clear that the American people are resistant to most of your policy decisions, try to avoid making them your own.  Military crisis?  Leave it to the Secretary of State.  Financial Crisis?  That’s the Fed Chairman’s problem.  Natural disaster?  Get FEMA and the science team on the phone.
Inform the media of the proper way to report on your handling of the crisis, and enjoy the plausible deniability your underlings provide.  Regardless of actual outcome, if the press does its job, your success will be lauded.  Pat yourself on the back during the next State of the Union address!
APPENDIX
A:  Step one, two, and three applied during such crises as Iran Uprising, Gulf Oil Spill, Christmas Bomber, Fort Hood, and Libya.  Lesson learned during Beer Summit fiasco.
B:  Step one instantly void if crisis can be used to further political career, dismantling of Constitution, or “rebuilding” agenda.  See Giffords, Garbrielle
C:  Control over media lackeys key to overall plan.  If left loses such control, all bets off.
By following these five easy and enjoyable steps, Barack Obama has found the roadmap to a Presidency free of Personal risk.  The people he governs may face hardship as a result, but honestly, that’s not really his problem. If, however, American suffering begins to rise to level of a crisis, see Step One.

URL to article: http://biggovernment.com/rlaurie/2011/03/27/the-obama-doctrine-five-steps-from-indecision-to-success/

Sen. Rand Paul on Consumer Choice in Energy Committee Hearing

Sunday, March 27, 2011

How Washington Ruined Your Washing Machine - WSJ.com

Sam Kazman: How Washington Ruined Your Washing Machine - WSJ.com

G.E.’s Strategies Let It Avoid Taxes Altogether - NYTimes.com

G.E.’s Strategies Let It Avoid Taxes Altogether - NYTimes.com

And there are those who thing the Death Tax is fair...

Friday, March 25, 2011

John Yoo: Antiwar Senator, War-Powers President - WSJ.com

John Yoo: Antiwar Senator, War-Powers President - WSJ.com

Imagine the uproar if President Bush had unilaterally launched air attacks against Libya's Moammar Gadhafi. But since it's Mr. Obama's finger on the trigger, Democratic leaders in Congress have kept quiet—demonstrating that their opposition to presidential power during the Bush years was political, not principled.

Proclaim Liberty: Ring the Bell

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Am I Missing Something?

Obama to Brazil: we will buy your oil after giving you $2 billion to drill it - National Finance Examiner | Examiner.com

Holman Jenkins: AT&T's Big Bet on Spectrum Folly - WSJ.com

Cue Ringling Brothers Circus music.

Holman Jenkins: AT&T's Big Bet on Spectrum Folly - WSJ.com

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Public Service Announcement

Cleaning Up a Broken Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) | Cleanup and Safe Disposal of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs | US EPA

Monday, March 21, 2011

Israeli Navy Uncovers Weaponry Intended for Terrorist Organization in the Gaza Strip

Kudos to CBS News

Very disturbing.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Satellite Photos - Japan Before and After Tsunami - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com

Satellite Photos - Japan Before and After Tsunami - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.

Drag the blue bar in the center of the screen to see the b4 and after effects of the tsunami in regions of Japan.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

MoMo and Ja Mo playing

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Unintended Consequences

Friday, March 11, 2011

Iowahawk: President Ups Offer For HS Grad Speech Contest, Adds Liquor Store Run

Iowahawk: President Ups Offer For HS Grad Speech Contest, Adds Liquor Store Run

"I'm sorry Mr. President, I can't buy alcohol on duty. Regulations," explained his Secret Service agent, prompting the three reporters' heads to slump forward.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011

Check Out my Words on Gas Prices

http://justhackingaround.blogspot.com/2010_11_01_archive.html

Review & Outlook: Obama Ratifies Bush - WSJ.com

What is this guy going to have left to promise the left in 2012?

Review & Outlook: Obama Ratifies Bush - WSJ.com

Monday, March 07, 2011

Turner, Cortes, Higgins: ObamaCare's March Madness - WSJ.com

Turner, Cortes, Higgins: ObamaCare's March Madness - WSJ.com


012013
The end of a big mistake.

'Borders on Misrepresentation' - WSJ.com

'Borders on Misrepresentation' - WSJ.com

I like this guy.

Friday, March 04, 2011

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Public Unions Get Too 'Friendly' - WSJ.com

If they continue to shoot themselves in the feet, it will be difficult to stand...
Public Unions Get Too 'Friendly' - WSJ.com

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Human Rights Hero - WSJ.com

This is hysterical.
The Libyan situation ought to occasion some embarrassment at the United Nations. U.N. Watch, a Geneva-based nongovernmental organization, reports that the U.N. Human Rights Council has issued a 23-page report praising the Gadhafi regime's human-rights record.
Human Rights Hero - WSJ.com

Tuesday, March 01, 2011

A War of Letters - Arthur Brisbane - The Public Editor - NYTimes.com

The NY Times, the worst of the worst. To think a majority of the folks in the Upper East and West Side hang on every word..drm

A War of Letters - Arthur Brisbane - The Public Editor - NYTimes.com

Letter from Senior Chief Geoff Ross

Greetings Patriots,
  
The Obama administration is out of Viagra and the State Department is going into melt down.  Hillary is like a dead hamster ... yet the wheel is still turning.
 
The Pentagon is asleep and the Middle East is falling into anarchy.  Saudi Arabia will be the last Imam standing and we still aren't drilling for oil in the United States or building new refineries.
 
Questions ...

What happened to our Carrier Battle Group that is supposed to be manning the Mediterranean Sea to buffer the egress points at the Suez Canal ?  
 
Why are pirates from Somalia killing American citizens ? Why is Obama silent on this ? Ronald Reagan would be already firing up squadrons of    F-111's to decimate ports along the Somali Coast and taking out the mother ships. 

His address to the nation would be underway. John F. Kennedy would be blockading the Arabian Gulf  and telling Russia to quit building nuclear reactors in Iran or we are going to kick your ass !!! 
 
Obama, get your cranium out of your Gluteus Maximus and start protecting this country !!
 
Why did we take 13 Somali pirates 'prisoner'  (correction) ?  Did the SEALs read them their rights in Arabic ?  Did the SEALs give them all a can of enfamil and autographed pictures of Eric Holder under Orders from Obama ?
 
It's okay, we, the taxpayer, will take care of them in jails in New York.  They get Al Jazeerah on Cable TV at Rikers Island.  
 
What happened to the 4 fast attack submarines that are supposed to be patroling the Mediterranean?   Oh, that's right, the base in La Maddalena, Italy has been closed by the regime. 
 
Why is Iran sending warships through the Suez Canal ? Because they can !!
 
Folks,  I think we all need to have 6 - 9 months of cash on hand at the house and be ready for a Stock Market melt down.  War against Israel is looming. 
 
As for Obama. Someone wake him up and let him know it is okay to use our Navy as a buffer in the Mediterranean Sea to keep order from chaos. But who respects the United States with Obama at the helm ? 
 
I reckon Israel is feeling mighty lonely right now.  They must be loading up on ammo and beans.
 
As for the United States.  All the Karl Marx backed Unions are rising up from their people power hiding places demanding that we tax payers work harder to pay for their benefits. Folks, we are broke.  We ain't got any more money.  The back room deals are finally coming home to roost and Democrats in Wisconsin are AWOL out of state.  
 
Senior Chief Geoff Ross

U.S. Navy (ret.)  850-313-1893
Forward Deployed in the Eastern          Mediterranean Sea, 1990 - 1993
SEAL Team supp
Submarine combat supp
First in silent and deadly.
Don't even leave footprints !!