Letter To The Times Editor 11/21/2007
Re: 'Murtha: We can't win militarily' by Miller
Defeatist like Rep. Murtha of Pennsylvania have been around forever with the same old tired, 'we can't win' song and dance. We heard the same propaganda at Chancellorsville, Belleau Wood, Omaha Beach, Kasserine Pass, Chosin, and Tet. The nay sayers crawl out from under the rocks to hedge their bets just in case. As a military man Rep. Murtha is well aware of the damage his vitriol is doing to our troops and allies. His willful behavior is at best retreat in face of the enemy and at worst, treason.
I believe it was Abraham Lincoln who once said of his Northern Congressman, 'for a member of the government to commit any act that would cast doubt on our troops or lower their morale he should be arrested, exiled, or hanged'. Be it rail or rope, writ or warrant, the likes of John P. Murtha must be removed from the American political landscape. There are enough cowards in Congress as it is.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
YOU CAN FOOL SOME OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME
Letter to The Times Editor 10/5/07 'Leggett touts aid by county to illegals' (LoBianco)
Big Ike Leggett proclaiming himself as 'enlightened' is like UCal Berkley claiming to be open minded. Like his predecessor Doug Duncan, Big Ike is nothing more than a pandering politician of prodigious pomposity. He cares nothing for the thoughts and safety of his constituency. He has openly confessed to aiding an abetting criminal conduct. He is part and parcel of what, in my opinion, is nothing more than an ongoing criminal enterprise orchestrated by foreign governments to gain financial reward through criminal activity. I do not know what Ike calls it in his nirvana world, but here will call it organized crime.
Prince William County, Virginia as well as many others across the nation is responding to a clear and present danger at the request of its citizens and legal residents. Here in the Republic of Montgomery County the clear and present danger is from those in the county executive's office. My own home in the City of Gaithersburg must choose to continue to rubber stamp Montgomery County's policies or choose to fight such illegal activity. I choose to fight. Virginia is the mother of eight Presidents. Montgomery County is the hangout for wannabe 'kings'.
Fight Ike! Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
Big Ike Leggett proclaiming himself as 'enlightened' is like UCal Berkley claiming to be open minded. Like his predecessor Doug Duncan, Big Ike is nothing more than a pandering politician of prodigious pomposity. He cares nothing for the thoughts and safety of his constituency. He has openly confessed to aiding an abetting criminal conduct. He is part and parcel of what, in my opinion, is nothing more than an ongoing criminal enterprise orchestrated by foreign governments to gain financial reward through criminal activity. I do not know what Ike calls it in his nirvana world, but here will call it organized crime.
Prince William County, Virginia as well as many others across the nation is responding to a clear and present danger at the request of its citizens and legal residents. Here in the Republic of Montgomery County the clear and present danger is from those in the county executive's office. My own home in the City of Gaithersburg must choose to continue to rubber stamp Montgomery County's policies or choose to fight such illegal activity. I choose to fight. Virginia is the mother of eight Presidents. Montgomery County is the hangout for wannabe 'kings'.
Fight Ike! Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS
I had the pleasure to attend the Mayor's work session on September 24. It was a very enjoyable and informative event, then cam the time to present the details about the clock tower for Old Town. The presentation was quite well done and would have been fine but for the fact that the Council was staring at this model like a heard of deer in high beams. I was surprised since this project is over a decade old. The looks on their faces and the objections they shared should have been enough to send this idea to its just reward. When questioned by members of the audience the Council members suddenly voiced total support for the project and were soon in lock step.
The project, to place a 65 foot clock and bell tower on the corner of Summit and Main seems a bit off the mark. This edifice would be placed on a postage stamp size location next to a plaza for all of our citizens to enjoy. The word plaza normally emotes the image of some grand place where citizens gather to enjoy the life of the city. This 'plaza' is hardly big enough on which to play street hockey. Where better to bring the wife and kids to relax...right next to the train tracks?
You want a clock tower and carillon? Then place it on the ground of City Hall along Summit so we can see it at a distance horizontally not just vertically. Better yet just donate the $1.4 mil plus to Wells-Robertson House. They seem to have the proper focus as to how to put our funds to better use.
The project, to place a 65 foot clock and bell tower on the corner of Summit and Main seems a bit off the mark. This edifice would be placed on a postage stamp size location next to a plaza for all of our citizens to enjoy. The word plaza normally emotes the image of some grand place where citizens gather to enjoy the life of the city. This 'plaza' is hardly big enough on which to play street hockey. Where better to bring the wife and kids to relax...right next to the train tracks?
You want a clock tower and carillon? Then place it on the ground of City Hall along Summit so we can see it at a distance horizontally not just vertically. Better yet just donate the $1.4 mil plus to Wells-Robertson House. They seem to have the proper focus as to how to put our funds to better use.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
DOUBLE DIGIT FAILURE
Dateline: Gaithersburg, Md 8/30/07
Recently The Gazette ran an article about the dismal drop in SAT scores in our schools. Anyone who can take solace from the article or see any form of a silver lining would have to be either a rabid social engineer or one of our county or city leaders. Now our county leaders will never find fault with the MCPS as they created the monster and continue to feed its ego. On the other hand our city leaders will not object for they believe that 'it is not their job'. Instead they continue to rubber stamp the erratic plans of Mr. Weast and Ike Leggett. Why is that?
In Montgomery County we are in the 'feel good' capital of the world. As Long as the students feels good about themselves then all is well. As long as the parents believe that being in an AP or Honors program really means what it used to then all is well. As long as our educators are muzzled by intimidation then all is well. When a student can answer only one question in one hundred and still receive a 50% score then all is not well. Here we thrive on graduation instead of education.
The Gazette ran a very nice story based on bean counter rationale and social engineer theories printed for general consumption. It would be more productive if our local media really investigated the situation instead of using its own form of rubber stamp.
Years ago Gaithersburg distributed a new t-shirt which focused on Gaithersburg as the 'heart of Montgomery County'. Maybe its time that we became the 'backbone' as well.
Recently The Gazette ran an article about the dismal drop in SAT scores in our schools. Anyone who can take solace from the article or see any form of a silver lining would have to be either a rabid social engineer or one of our county or city leaders. Now our county leaders will never find fault with the MCPS as they created the monster and continue to feed its ego. On the other hand our city leaders will not object for they believe that 'it is not their job'. Instead they continue to rubber stamp the erratic plans of Mr. Weast and Ike Leggett. Why is that?
In Montgomery County we are in the 'feel good' capital of the world. As Long as the students feels good about themselves then all is well. As long as the parents believe that being in an AP or Honors program really means what it used to then all is well. As long as our educators are muzzled by intimidation then all is well. When a student can answer only one question in one hundred and still receive a 50% score then all is not well. Here we thrive on graduation instead of education.
The Gazette ran a very nice story based on bean counter rationale and social engineer theories printed for general consumption. It would be more productive if our local media really investigated the situation instead of using its own form of rubber stamp.
Years ago Gaithersburg distributed a new t-shirt which focused on Gaithersburg as the 'heart of Montgomery County'. Maybe its time that we became the 'backbone' as well.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Keep on Trucking!
DATELINE: 8/18/07 The Washington Times
Mr. Bush plans to allow thousands of unsafe Mexican trucks to use America's superhighway system while generously allowing our trucks and drivers to traverse the moonscape of Mexico often frequented by bandits left over from the Villa era. Again Bush provides the long end of the stick to another banana republic while American workers get the shaft. The laughable bottom line to this farce is that our drivers will probably be hauling back the products from the factories and industries that Mr. Bush and Mr. Clinton presented to Mexico years ago. Ironic isn't it.
I am not surprised by Mr. Bush's conduct in this matter. He is the obedient servant of his patrons in Mexico City and has been since entering office. The big problem is with the American labor unions. Mr. Hoffa again seems to be all blow and no show. He rightly expresses his outrage at the prospects of illegal Mexican trucks hauling tons of illegal whatever to all parts of the country but he only talks. The Teamsters and other unions squawked when NAFTA reared its ugly head. They whined when their lack of effort in the BUY US program sent our textile industry to our friends further south. They sobbed when other industries headed south of the border. Hundreds of industries, thousands of industrial sites, and millions of American jobs have vanished while Union leaders collected fat paychecks and dined at the country club.
American labor unions could stop this plan in its tracks if it wanted. I wonder why is does nothing for the employees who pay its leaders salaries? Probably the same reason Bush does nothing for the people who pay his. Either bend over America....or stand up!
Mr. Bush plans to allow thousands of unsafe Mexican trucks to use America's superhighway system while generously allowing our trucks and drivers to traverse the moonscape of Mexico often frequented by bandits left over from the Villa era. Again Bush provides the long end of the stick to another banana republic while American workers get the shaft. The laughable bottom line to this farce is that our drivers will probably be hauling back the products from the factories and industries that Mr. Bush and Mr. Clinton presented to Mexico years ago. Ironic isn't it.
I am not surprised by Mr. Bush's conduct in this matter. He is the obedient servant of his patrons in Mexico City and has been since entering office. The big problem is with the American labor unions. Mr. Hoffa again seems to be all blow and no show. He rightly expresses his outrage at the prospects of illegal Mexican trucks hauling tons of illegal whatever to all parts of the country but he only talks. The Teamsters and other unions squawked when NAFTA reared its ugly head. They whined when their lack of effort in the BUY US program sent our textile industry to our friends further south. They sobbed when other industries headed south of the border. Hundreds of industries, thousands of industrial sites, and millions of American jobs have vanished while Union leaders collected fat paychecks and dined at the country club.
American labor unions could stop this plan in its tracks if it wanted. I wonder why is does nothing for the employees who pay its leaders salaries? Probably the same reason Bush does nothing for the people who pay his. Either bend over America....or stand up!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
The Propaganda of Hate
DATELINE: ROCKVILLE, MD 8/1/07
Why is it that whenever Mr. Torres, of CASA, is questioned about his operations that the 'H' or 'R' word is used with such profusion. He finds fault with our Freedom of Information Act only when it is his information in question.
Recently the Help Save Maryland organization sought details as to the use of public funds dispersed to CASA with no strings attached. This, or any, group has an obligation to its constituents to find out how our tax dollars are spent and to make certain it is used to support legal operations. I hope that Mr. Torres would agree.
It does not surprise me that neither Big Ike Leggett nor his mouthpiece Mr. Lacefield cannot provide evidence of lawful activity and the proper use of my money by CASA or any organization that might come hat in hand for a public dole. If our County Executive cannot provide such answers then why do we have a county executive? Mr. Leggett, as his predecessor Doug Duncan, has put themselves above such things as accountability and credibility.
Mr. Leggett's perceived ignorance and Mr. Torres reaction would have me believe that our money has not been well spent. Is our money going to aid legal immigrants, as Mr. Torres claims, or did our dollars become a another payoff to unregistered agents of foreign governments?
Mr. Torres should by now understand that words like 'hate' and 'racists' are fast disappearing as a method of distraction. Words like these are used to hide the facts from public view. If Mr. Torres' books are in order then he has nothing to hide.
Why is it that whenever Mr. Torres, of CASA, is questioned about his operations that the 'H' or 'R' word is used with such profusion. He finds fault with our Freedom of Information Act only when it is his information in question.
Recently the Help Save Maryland organization sought details as to the use of public funds dispersed to CASA with no strings attached. This, or any, group has an obligation to its constituents to find out how our tax dollars are spent and to make certain it is used to support legal operations. I hope that Mr. Torres would agree.
It does not surprise me that neither Big Ike Leggett nor his mouthpiece Mr. Lacefield cannot provide evidence of lawful activity and the proper use of my money by CASA or any organization that might come hat in hand for a public dole. If our County Executive cannot provide such answers then why do we have a county executive? Mr. Leggett, as his predecessor Doug Duncan, has put themselves above such things as accountability and credibility.
Mr. Leggett's perceived ignorance and Mr. Torres reaction would have me believe that our money has not been well spent. Is our money going to aid legal immigrants, as Mr. Torres claims, or did our dollars become a another payoff to unregistered agents of foreign governments?
Mr. Torres should by now understand that words like 'hate' and 'racists' are fast disappearing as a method of distraction. Words like these are used to hide the facts from public view. If Mr. Torres' books are in order then he has nothing to hide.
Monday, August 13, 2007
"Hail to the Chief"
DATELINE: WASHINGTON, D.C.
The jury will be out for several years as to the success or failure of Ms. Rhee as DC Chancellor, but to attack the bureaucracy in any metro school system is a plus in every parents book.
The layer upon layer of do-nothing bureaucrats has been based on nepotism and cronyism for decades and has made DC Schools a poster child for what never to do. Despite unbelievable sums of money the system performs far under what is needed to justify its existence to the community much less its service to the student body.
In the hunting community the old phrase applies. "Sometimes you get the bear and sometimes the bear gets you". Ms. Rhee must battle entrenched politicians who have rewarded constituents and friends with plum jobs in the school system. If she stands her ground and is supported by Mr. Fenty she will shake the halls of education not only in DC but in the surrounding jurisdictions as well. All of our systems are plagued by social engineers who have not a clue what to do. Until the teachers are again allowed to run the classrooms and the principals the schools we will have graduation not education. The end result is failure. If Mr. Fenty cuts and runs it will be a wasted effort for all.
The jury will be out for several years as to the success or failure of Ms. Rhee as DC Chancellor, but to attack the bureaucracy in any metro school system is a plus in every parents book.
The layer upon layer of do-nothing bureaucrats has been based on nepotism and cronyism for decades and has made DC Schools a poster child for what never to do. Despite unbelievable sums of money the system performs far under what is needed to justify its existence to the community much less its service to the student body.
In the hunting community the old phrase applies. "Sometimes you get the bear and sometimes the bear gets you". Ms. Rhee must battle entrenched politicians who have rewarded constituents and friends with plum jobs in the school system. If she stands her ground and is supported by Mr. Fenty she will shake the halls of education not only in DC but in the surrounding jurisdictions as well. All of our systems are plagued by social engineers who have not a clue what to do. Until the teachers are again allowed to run the classrooms and the principals the schools we will have graduation not education. The end result is failure. If Mr. Fenty cuts and runs it will be a wasted effort for all.
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