Don’t Jump To Conclusions on Transparency
Transparency; RIGHT!
From Patient’s First Web Site: It would really be funny if it weren’t true.
Not Jumping To Conclusions Part 2
Dana Priest, writing in the Washington Post has uncovered evidence that requires an explanation from the Army as to why Major Nidal Hasan was allowed to remain in the Army. From the following information anyone in authority should be able to reach a conclusion. Even if you are so politically correct that you cannot bring yourself to call Major Hasan a terrorist you at least have to admit he was not fit to be wearing the uniform of the United States Army.
Major Hasan in a presentation titled “The Koranic World View As It Relates to Muslims in the U.S. Military” should have raised so many red flags, to his superiors, that they would have responded. One, who does not conclude that political correctness did not allow for them to do their duty, has blinders on.
In what was supposed to be a clinical presentation became a presentation on Islam and the military. The following comments were present in the slide presentation.
1. “It’s getting harder and harder for Muslims in the service to morally justify being in a military that seems constantly engaged against fellow Muslims,”
2. “what the Koran inculcates in the minds of Muslims and the potential implications this may have for the U.S. military.”
3. “If Muslim groups can convince Muslims that they are fighting for God against injustices of the ‘infidels’; ie: enemies of Islam, then Muslims can become a potent adversary ie: suicide bombing, etc.”
4. “We love death more than you love life!”
5. “Fighting to establish an Islamic State to please God, even by force, is condoned by the Islam,” and that “Muslim Soldiers should not serve in any capacity that renders them at risk to hurting/killing believers unjustly — will vary!”
6. “Department of Defense should allow Muslims [sic] Soldiers the option of being released as ‘Conscientious objectors’ to increase troop morale and decrease adverse events.”
Anyone, in a supervisory position, who witnessed this 50 slide presentation and did nothing should be fired. How can anyone read these 6 slides and not feel a real threat? I am not mental health professional, but it sure looks to me like Major Hasan gave an 18 month warning of actions that he fulfilled.
The Great Uniter Speaks; Dives Into The Gutter
In a pep rally for health care President Obama achieved a new low for President’s. The great uniter said the following, as reported to the New York Times by a Democrat Congressman in attendance. “Does anybody think that the teabag, anti-government people are going to support them if they bring down health care?”
So in America now if you do not agree with the President you are anti-government and deserving of a homosexual slur. Mr. President you need to leave the gutter slams to Olbermann and his ilk. Don’t forget you are the President of all the people and until you become a dictator we still have the freedom of opposition. Is this the promised bipartisanship?
Never Forget
Veterans Day
To all our Veterans, THANK YOU. Your sacrifices will not be, and should never be forgotten.
20th Anniversary of “Tear Down This Wall”
Reagan – Tear Down This Wall
I have a plaque on my wall that contains a piece of the wall along with a photo of President Reagan giving this famous speech.
Media Bias BBC Version
I find this headline from the BBC website “Shooting Raises Fears For Muslims In US Army” interesting. Unless my math is completely wrong the current death count would be Muslim (extremist) 13 U.S. Army 0. To be more accurate if we count the injured the total becomes Muslim (extremist) 43 U.S. Army 1. Another example of media bias and political correctness gone amuck.
As an aside I invite you to compare the medias treatment of the Fort Hood terrorists religionist beliefs with those reported when a right winger (extremist) kills an abortion doctor. Both are acts of terror, unfortunately to the media only one is treated as such.
Jumping to Conclusions
If one is to follow the leadership of President Obama, we must not jump to conclusions when a Muslim soldier attacks and kills other soldiers, but it is permissible to jump to conclusions when a white police officer arrests an African-American.
UPDATE: I agree with this portion from a NY Post Editorial.
“When the terrorist posts anti-American hate-speech on the Web; apparently praises suicide bombers and uses his own name; loudly criticizes US policies; argues (as a psychiatrist, no less) with his military patients over the worth of their sacrifices; refuses, in the name of Islam, to be photographed with female colleagues; lists his nationality as “Palestinian” in a Muslim spouse-matching program, and parades around central Texas in a fundamentalist playsuit — well, it only seems fair to call this terrorist an “Islamist terrorist.”
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/fort_hood_xjP9yGrJN7gl7zdsJ31vnJ#ixzz0WAmWOhVP
Racist Versus Terrorist; The Media’s Response
In the media, since President Obama began running for President, and especially since taking office, any questioning of the Presidents past associations or objection to his policies has resulted in the charge of racism or racist being applied to the questioner. On the other hand however, whenever any terrorist act is committed, by a member of the Muslim faith, we are always reminded that Islam is a Faith of Peace. It is time for the media to quit painting with a broad brush. Just as not everyone who objects to the President and his policies is a racist, not every Muslim should be called a terrorist because of the terrorism of Major Nadal yesterday at Fort Hood.
As an example, CBS and NBC did not report that Major Nadal was a Muslim, ABC incorrectly reported that he was a convert to Islam. Major Nadal was born into Islam. In normal times Major Nadal’s faith should not be germane to the story, however since we are sending Americans into battle against Muslim extremists his faith is germane.
The Election Results
What do the results of yesterdays elections mean? Each side is attempting to spin the results and both are overreaching in their assessments.
For President Obama he should consider changing his “I Won” attitude to the promised bipartisanship. He must realize that the mandate that he won was based on his centrist campaign and not a take it or leave it far left agenda.
For Pelosi and Reid, they must realize that unless they want to be out of power in 2010 they must be willing to compromise. 20 plus point shifts in election numbers could be the death knell of most of their current agenda. Independents who deserted Republicans in 2006 and 2008 gave a real statement of their independence yesterday. Democrats who claim that a civil war exists within the Republican Party better take a long hard look in the mirror. When the daily Kos endorses a Republican (NY 23) instead of the Democrat, is an indication that there is also decent in the Democrat ranks.
For Republicans, don’t think that because you won purple and a blue state all is well. If you want to keep the base enthused you better understand what caused the enthusiasm.
The message for both parties is the citizenry is really ready to throw all of you out. The economy, jobs, and taxes are important. Read the exit polls, read the general polls and understand the electorate from both sides are fed up.
The “Small Bill” Proposal for Sensible Health-Care Reform
One page versus 1990. Just think of all the trees that are being saved. 
And with just one page our Representatives might take time from raising campaign funds to read it.
