A Few Thoughts On a Few Things
Free Community College "Yeah right!"
Isn't it swell, the Obama administration is going to tax the rich to pay for working class kids to go to community college. Go get em Barack! He'll also tax saving accounts, including working class families socking money away for their kid's college. Then, there's the death tax increase. You wanna leave the kids some dough so they can have a better life? Not so fast. Barack will be raising the death tax from a whopping 40% to 60%. So, maybe the rich aren't really paying for all of it, or even most of it. Do they ever? Of course not! But, it sounds good. Yes it does. Something for nothing, that's the ticket. Why do people buy it? Wishful thinking, would probably be the answer. Be careful what you wish for, might be a better one.
Isn't it swell, the Obama administration is going to tax the rich to pay for working class kids to go to community college. Go get em Barack! He'll also tax saving accounts, including working class families socking money away for their kid's college. Then, there's the death tax increase. You wanna leave the kids some dough so they can have a better life? Not so fast. Barack will be raising the death tax from a whopping 40% to 60%. So, maybe the rich aren't really paying for all of it, or even most of it. Do they ever? Of course not! But, it sounds good. Yes it does. Something for nothing, that's the ticket. Why do people buy it? Wishful thinking, would probably be the answer. Be careful what you wish for, might be a better one.
The Jokes On You
Here's a joke. Two men walk into a business to apply for a job. One is a legal alien. The other, an American citizen. The employer says “What incentive do I have to hire either one of you?” The American citizen says “I was born and raised here. And, I can guarantee you, I'll work hard. I have a family to feed and bills to pay. I need this job.” The legal alien says exactly the same thing. With one difference. He tells his potential boss “If you hire me, you don't have to pay for my healthcare. That's the law. If you hire me, you'll save about three thousand dollars a year.”
Let's be honest, which man would you hire? If you have fifty employees, that's a savings of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars a year. If you have one hundred employees, it's a savings of three hundred thousand dollars a year. Now, let me ask you again. “Who would you hire?” This perverse little incentive is built into Obama Care. And, it is a clear part of the law as it is written. If this doesn't sound like a joke, believe me, it is. A joke told at the expense of the American people.
Here's a joke. Two men walk into a business to apply for a job. One is a legal alien. The other, an American citizen. The employer says “What incentive do I have to hire either one of you?” The American citizen says “I was born and raised here. And, I can guarantee you, I'll work hard. I have a family to feed and bills to pay. I need this job.” The legal alien says exactly the same thing. With one difference. He tells his potential boss “If you hire me, you don't have to pay for my healthcare. That's the law. If you hire me, you'll save about three thousand dollars a year.”
Let's be honest, which man would you hire? If you have fifty employees, that's a savings of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars a year. If you have one hundred employees, it's a savings of three hundred thousand dollars a year. Now, let me ask you again. “Who would you hire?” This perverse little incentive is built into Obama Care. And, it is a clear part of the law as it is written. If this doesn't sound like a joke, believe me, it is. A joke told at the expense of the American people.
Apologizing For Radical Islam
Why does the Left incessantly act as an apologist for Islamic radicalism? Because they view Muslims as victims of racist oppression and colonial power. Now, clearly not all Leftists think this way, but far too many do, including our president. Anyone who doubts this need only look at his past associations, his words, his political actions and his attitude towards Israel. If you need more evidence, look at at his actions with the continual release of Muslim terrorists from Guantanamo. Regardless of his inner motive, he is repatriating terrorist soldiers back to America's enemies in a time of war. And, the press, with few exclusions, simply disregards it, or excuses it.
Why does the Left incessantly act as an apologist for Islamic radicalism? Because they view Muslims as victims of racist oppression and colonial power. Now, clearly not all Leftists think this way, but far too many do, including our president. Anyone who doubts this need only look at his past associations, his words, his political actions and his attitude towards Israel. If you need more evidence, look at at his actions with the continual release of Muslim terrorists from Guantanamo. Regardless of his inner motive, he is repatriating terrorist soldiers back to America's enemies in a time of war. And, the press, with few exclusions, simply disregards it, or excuses it.
Global Warming
My god, does the manipulation of data never end? Apparently not! The latest numbers on climate change, suggesting that 2014 was the hottest year in 135 years of record keeping is being "hotly" disputed. Thank God someone is paying attention to the latest round of claims marketed as truth by climate alarmists. Having said that, be afraid, be very afraid when so many people around the world want to control your every habit, from how much you should drive your car, to what kind of food you should eat. Climate fascism is succeeding where less overt forms of fascism have failed. A good cause is a great cover for fascistic movements. This is simply the latest.
"The National Climatic Data Center, a part of the Department of Commerce, estimates that global average temperature was a record high of 58.46°F. The previous record was 58.45° in 2010." We are talking about 1/100 of a degree difference. Contemplate this for a minute. This temperature calculation is taken from literally thousands of thermometers in various parts of the world. Some equipment is older, some newer. Once all the data is collected scientists arrive at an AVERAGE. What is the possible variation for miscalculation? Understand what's really being said. A difference of one one hundredth of a degree is the number being arrived at. Does this sound reasonable? I don't think so.
Finally, NASA scientists admit there is 62% probability that they are wrong about 2014 being the hottest year on record. I am sure that the margin for error is even greater than what is being acknowledged. There are simply too many variables to accurately control for. And, when you are attempting to measure differences of one, one hundredth of a degree, which is the alleged difference, from thousands of different thermometers in various parts of the world, error is a given. I have no doubt that all those apocalyptic-loving, end of the world scenarios that the media feasts upon will continue, in spite of the evidence or lack-thereof. Such is the nature of our new secular religion
My god, does the manipulation of data never end? Apparently not! The latest numbers on climate change, suggesting that 2014 was the hottest year in 135 years of record keeping is being "hotly" disputed. Thank God someone is paying attention to the latest round of claims marketed as truth by climate alarmists. Having said that, be afraid, be very afraid when so many people around the world want to control your every habit, from how much you should drive your car, to what kind of food you should eat. Climate fascism is succeeding where less overt forms of fascism have failed. A good cause is a great cover for fascistic movements. This is simply the latest.
"The National Climatic Data Center, a part of the Department of Commerce, estimates that global average temperature was a record high of 58.46°F. The previous record was 58.45° in 2010." We are talking about 1/100 of a degree difference. Contemplate this for a minute. This temperature calculation is taken from literally thousands of thermometers in various parts of the world. Some equipment is older, some newer. Once all the data is collected scientists arrive at an AVERAGE. What is the possible variation for miscalculation? Understand what's really being said. A difference of one one hundredth of a degree is the number being arrived at. Does this sound reasonable? I don't think so.
Finally, NASA scientists admit there is 62% probability that they are wrong about 2014 being the hottest year on record. I am sure that the margin for error is even greater than what is being acknowledged. There are simply too many variables to accurately control for. And, when you are attempting to measure differences of one, one hundredth of a degree, which is the alleged difference, from thousands of different thermometers in various parts of the world, error is a given. I have no doubt that all those apocalyptic-loving, end of the world scenarios that the media feasts upon will continue, in spite of the evidence or lack-thereof. Such is the nature of our new secular religion
Even More on Global Warming
Religion, at it worst, has nothing on politics and politicians when it comes to manipulation and scaremongering. Imagine a culture that thrives on claims that the apocalypse is nigh. That is the Global Warming scam. And, make no mistake, it is scam. I challenge anyone to actually look at the data and the methodology used to gather and interpret the information. In a rational world, it would be laughed at. But, our media dutifully report it because they are either too dimwitted to know better or the story is just too damned good to ignore, even it isn't true. The media love it because it is the ultimate story about the potential end of the world. Politicians love it because they can raise money and taxes to fight this dastardly evil and use it to control peoples' lives. Scientists love it because it substantially increases their funding for research. And, finally, Progressives love it because it means they have the perfect tool for compelling others to live as they believe they should, all for the common good, mind you. Don't buy it. Not one damned bit. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Religion, at it worst, has nothing on politics and politicians when it comes to manipulation and scaremongering. Imagine a culture that thrives on claims that the apocalypse is nigh. That is the Global Warming scam. And, make no mistake, it is scam. I challenge anyone to actually look at the data and the methodology used to gather and interpret the information. In a rational world, it would be laughed at. But, our media dutifully report it because they are either too dimwitted to know better or the story is just too damned good to ignore, even it isn't true. The media love it because it is the ultimate story about the potential end of the world. Politicians love it because they can raise money and taxes to fight this dastardly evil and use it to control peoples' lives. Scientists love it because it substantially increases their funding for research. And, finally, Progressives love it because it means they have the perfect tool for compelling others to live as they believe they should, all for the common good, mind you. Don't buy it. Not one damned bit. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Apologizing For Radical Islam Again
Liberals will tell you that they don't think this way. And certainly, not all liberals do. But, for far too many, this is the second reaction after the usual "That's terrible!" Then, without missing a beat, the apologies begin about why this latest atrocity, in a long line of atrocities isn't really about Islam. As if they were all experts on Islamic history and culture. However, once they get past a few talking points about colonialism, Israel and maybe, The Crusades, they are spent. So what is their real motive?
Mark Magula
Mark Magula
