747

I’ve hardly seen so many politicians proudly proclaim their ignorance to the public after the outcry of New Yorkers who saw the shadow of a 747 loom brazenly over their skyscrapers. These policy makers are hypocritical and dangerous.

The president decides on the campaign trail that global warming is decided science, yet wastes $60,000 worth of jet fuel for the sole purpose of a photo-op. What’s next? Perhaps next time there is a global summit, Pelosi and Obama should race their 747s across the Atlantic to prove their commitment to the environment.

When confronted by the media, which is supposedly for the people, the White House Press Secretary Gibbs tells the press to call the White House. That’s slightly insulting since Gibbs essentially IS the White House in this case.

Shockingly, before carrying on with this photo-op, not a single citizen was notified to the plan of a low-flying 747, and not a single administrator is to blame. Somehow, I find the latter part much harder to believe than the former. We are meant not to worry though, because Obama is outraged about Obama’s photo-op gone wrong. It seems that time-and-time again the liberals yell for transparency out-of-office, and implement secrecy when in-office.

But, the part most frightening to me is that this is the same government that proposes meeting new challenges of average people through the central planning of an elite. If the elite politicians and policy makers didn’t understand the kind of fear the shadow of a 747 would create in the minds of New Yorkers would generate, then how can it possibly understand or meet the needs of average Americans? Rather than showing us the light, this administration sees fit to leave us in its shadow.

Sample Letters to State Reps. on Health Care Issues

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"The people I speak with have serious concerns with HF 1760 and HF 1341. There is a concern that people will be given coverage on the basis of their genetic make-up (or their political clout). If someone is prone to sickle cell anemia, and that someone gets cancer, the MDH the angel of death may soar over his or her door. This is especially true when we look at every other socialized medicine camp. Most recently, the elderly in Britain are told to be more accepting of their fate.

The government has no right to take Baby DNA by force. The Constitution did not outline any such power for a federal government. If the 4th Amendment had a vote, it’d vote “no” on this illegal search and seizure. Due Process would also have something to say about this too.

This slippery slope has been identified as eugenics, and its ethical standing has been repudiated by history."

"To be plain, SF695 and HF 1362 has some issues. The people I speak to have serious concerns about our medical records complying to national database standards. Logically put, our medical records are ours, and they are not federal. Elderly people are especially concerned because in the UK (and other countries) they tried Universal Health Care, and now there is not enough to go around so the elderly are told to be more accepting of their fate. When it comes to Universal Health Care, the grass is not always greener on the other side... especially when the bureau sends the worms out to get you. Please protect our data from bureaucratic peeping toms."

"SF 1462 and HF 1554 begins to instill doubt upon me as to the intentions of the Minnesota Health Department's intentions. It adds powers that would allow the MDH to "quarantine" anyone for any particular reason for an indefinite period of time. I am undeniably curious as to why the MDH, an unelected oligarchy, feels it needs this almost unlimited power. I request a reply."

More information is at the CCHC.

We have to act fast, so if you don't have time, just copy/paste from me. I tend to do separate letters for separate issues.

The Diet Distraction Documented

The Politico has an attractive story called Members battle the bulge. However, if you're hoping this is a piece on the proposed multi-trillion dollar budget, this isn't it. Instead, this is a piece on why the American people, members of congress, and lobbyists tend to be gaining more weight in the economic downturn, while reporters remain in good health through increasingly troubling times.

“Health experts say the economic downturn has wreaked havoc on Americans’ diets, as people cancel gym memberships, dine at fast-food restaurants and, in some cases, take on additional work hours as companies shrink their work forces.” (emphasis added)

“Members say endless lunchtime meetings, heavy travel schedules and late-night hours have caused traffic to pick up both in the Senate gym and at the cafeteria salad bar.” (emphasis added)

“But her most unhealthy clients aren’t politicians; they’re lobbyists. Tallmadge says many former Hill employees gain weight after taking jobs on K Street, where the workday often means more restaurant meals, less walking and often, a parking space in the office building.” (emphasis added)

“The most in-shape people on the Hill: the reporters. Tallmadge says one of her journalist clients has clocked in an average of 17,000 steps a day while scrambling for interviews.” (emphasis added)

Question the source. Who are the health experts, and what are there reasons? Which members of congress? The article cites Sen. DeMint and Rep. Barney Frank, but congress has 535 members! That’s 533 members not mentioned.

What makes Tallmadge more credible than the journalist who wrote the article, Erika Lovley? Are journalists so credible that referencing themselves boosts, rather than reduce, their credibility? Yet, the media constantly plays this elementary game called telephone.

Wouldn’t truly harsh economic times force people to diet? If an American has to live on a tighter budget, I’d expect him or her cut spending on the food budget. Less food means that people gain less weight. As Marty Seifer says, “When the water hole dries up, the game start looking at each other differently.” Perhaps in these tough American times modern journalists would say something like, "When the water hole dries up, everyone starts stuffing themselves, except the magnificent journalists who work hard policing the situation before it gets out of hand."