Bogus "Revolutions"

Simply put; if a group seizes equal or greater power over a population than a preceding authority, it's NOT a “revolution.” In addition, if private property is seized by the state it can hardly be called a “revolutionary” act.

Neither theft or power grabs are “revolutionary.”

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Power grabs are sometimes made through mere stealth...and, so it is today with the great global warming PR campaign.

It's likely that many have already seen this convenient truth -- a response to the global warming hysteria industry. I would encourage people to view the entire documentary (which is over an hour long) as it touches on all the points made and fabricated by the alarmists of the left's latest and most effective con-job to compel obedience to their stale collectivist dystopia.

By all means consult the rebuttals to this rebuttal as well. If you believe everything teachers, magazines, newspapers, television news, and documentaries have told you, you're probably quite certain that we are on the brink of doom because we have not restrained ourselves enough from modern living. If you still believe the hype and see this documentary, you'll at least be afforded some healthy skepticism to what you've been fed by the domineering clowns of leftland.

Why We Are What We Are...

Andrew Klavan, in a recent post (The Big White Lie) at City Journal (hat tip to Libertas), points out something I've often noticed in my own attempts to pin down why I hate leftism -- it's the phony contrived and dishonest "manners" in their scheme. I still remember cringing in disgust when a snooty little nascent intellectual at grade school would proclaim, "I don't hate anybody" knowing she was one of the most bitter and hate-filled people in the class -- it's always about how much better they are than you or I. That's why they figure they should be the ones with the big bucks and ultimate power instead of those crude, unsophisticated, and "mean-spirited" movers of commerce that have created the modern world. The "good people" want power and they want it now! (Temper-tantrum included free of charge).

Someone recently sent me a video link by a "liberal" (leftist) who explains why they're "a liberal" (better than other people). Note there are plenty of straw-man slights of hand in this amature propaganda piece. Clowns like these really just want to come out and say, "I'm a liberal because I'm noble, peaceful, kind, loving, wise, and good...and you're not."

Klavan's City Journal article offers a splendid response and sums up well some of my own reasons for being a conservative / libertarian:

"The thing I like best about being a conservative is that I don’t have to lie. I don’t have to pretend that men and women are the same. I don’t have to declare that failed or oppressive cultures are as good as mine. I don’t have to say that everyone’s special or that the rich cause poverty or that all religions are a path to God. I don’t have to claim that a bad writer like Alice Walker is a good one or that a good writer like Toni Morrison is a great one. I don’t have to pretend that Islam means peace."

Someone Who's For Us

A rare sober voice from a former member of America's party of bizarre betrayal.

You'll remember that in the recent mid-term elections, the Democrat party did all they could to defeat one of their own. In spite of their efforts, Joseph Lieberman ran as an independent -- and won. Also, in spite of the Democrats' belief that most of America's voters share their views on Iraq, Lieberman was elected against the Democrats hand-picked "anti-war" candidate.

Under normal (pre-9/11) circumstances and before the Jihad of fascist Muslims became so bold, it would be rare to find myself agreeing with a big-government "liberal" on an issue. Lieberman himself would hardly be supportive of the current president if things were as they were in the old paradigm.

As it turns out, liberal Senator Lieberman (like a few Democrats in his former party) is a staunch supporter of the president's actions, post-9/11. He recognizes -- with sound and practical analysis -- who the enemies are and what must be done to effectively defeat them. In this regard he is a rare individual, having been a member of a party that has become "progressively" (no pun intended) weak-willed, defeatist, and incompetent (and, in some cases, virtually treasonous).

There are plenty of sober voices among citizens and representatives in America and the rest of the world. We can only hope their resolve prevails at a time when our second greatest enemy is the stance that supports and encourage our first greatest enemy. To say that one is "either with us or with the terrorists" (as President Bush has done) is not "narrow-minded," "simplistic," or “arrogant,” as some have said. It's an honest appraisal of the facts as they now stand.

It would be nice if fewer of our "own voices" were with the terrorists in spirit, if not actual intent.

Groveling at the Feet of the Guy Who Wants to Kill You

Hitler told the world what he hoped to someday do. All communist “movements,” their leaders, and followers had and have outlined their “plans” for the rest of us. The current head of Iran and the dictator of North Korea have clearly stated their open aims, dreams, and nightmares for others.

Under the consistent and blatantly obvious reality of historical circumstance, a great deal of blame for the death and destruction brought to the world by authoritarian leaders and states can be placed upon the stupid fools who continue to placate, appease, and grovel at the feet of totalitarian ideals. Even more pathetic is the fact that they prostrate themsleves before such ideals because their greater suspicions and chastisements are directed at free and open societies (usually due to a bizarre disdain for open commerce and opposing thought).

Sometimes a position is mistaken or naïve – sometimes it's just stupid.

Democrat Neo-Comms and “Diplomatic” Compromise with Fascism

Okay...most Democrats are “opposed to the war” (opposed to using the American military to establish a peaceful, free, and open society in Iraq). 'Some reasonable and unreasonable arguments can certainly be made on tactics, BUT, what's with some of the more ridiculous quotes coming out of the Democrat's Jacobin wing?

Most Democrats voted for removing Saddam Hussein. “Regime change” was an official stated policy of the Clinton administration. There are numerous quotes – recorded on video – of prominent Democrats expressing their concern regarding Saddam's suspected stockpiles or potential development of weapons of mass-destruction. Yet, with all of this in their closet, most Democrats have ranted defeatist rhetoric since the initial weeks of the war's commencement. Since then they've (of course there are a few reasonable and dignified exceptions) literally done everything in their power to undermine the establishment of a free society in Iraq. They have perpetually sided with the views of “spokespersons” from the left and terrorists in their hatred for not only George Bush, but the United States in general.

We are told “not to question their patriotism.” Well I wish to be among those who question many Democrat's patriotism – and sanity.

Here's a classic quote from John Murtha (D-Pa) the other day; “They won the war and the mission was accomplished. We cannot win it militarily. It can only be won diplomatically.”

Overlooking the bizarre contradictions in his statement...Is he serious?!

“...diplomatically.”?! The American military and its allies, along with the elected Iraqi government, are trying to stem the tide of fanatic violence, and we need to establish “diplomatic” approaches -- with suicide bombers, terrorist factions, and former Baath party fascists? Maybe we can work on trade negotiations and joint space missions with Al Queda?

Sorry to be so blunt but there is no “diplomatic” angle to this scenario. The enemy is fascist by every definition. They're not going to make agreements with a goal of reaching peaceful solutions and a free society. Like all fascists (and I include communists with fascists – both being extreme collectivists willing to sacrifice individual freedom for the cause of obedience to an omnipotent state power), their end is not adaptable, negotiable, or aimed to noble purpose. They want to establish maximum tyranny, over Iraq and beyond.

There are some cases where you either surrender to or defeat a committed and ruthless enemy. An imaginary middle choice of running and hoping that the police state that emerges will be nice to people is not a legitimate option.

The issue is not about George Bush's character, weapons of mass destruction, or “imperialism,” it's about stopping an ideology whose tactic has continually been deliberate violence against civilians to prevent them from establishing a peaceful and open society. Calling for “diplomacy” with terror factions would be like working out a compromise with a mugger.

In seeing reality for what it is, the Democrats have a few noble exceptions among them, (i.e. Joseph Lieberman and former New York mayor Edward Koch -- both are “liberal” in all matters beyond the war with Islamic Fascism), but for the most part, Democrats want to see America fail in Iraq, and by default want to see fascist thugs rule (of course, they would never come right out and say that). Why? Because they hate George Bush. Sorry, but I don't think that's a good reason to hope for the triumph of fascism in the Middle East.

The free world (I think we can start using that term again) is now full of people, cell phones in hand and I-pods in ear, who think “stop the war” is a valid rallying cry to stem the tide of contemporary fascism. “Stop the fascists” would make more sense but then again, many don't even know who the fascists are. Here's a hint; they're the one's who don't want to see a free and prosperous pluralistic society in Iraq or anywhere else (Starbucks, McDonalds, I-pods, and internet blogs are not expressions of fascism).

Those who continually seek to undermine the fostering of freedom, peace, and security in Iraq are serving no noble purpose. Democrats who call for “diplomacy” and compromise with totalitarian ideologies can hardly be called “patriots.”

America's Democrats; question their patriotism – and question their sanity.

More Euro-spin and Malicious Delusion

'Some in-depth accounts of the depravity of the European media, specifically the German media – one of the worst in its Anti-American obsession (from a country with a lot of skeletons in its closet).

When are these pathetic authoritarian snobs going to realize that it's a good thing the Soviet dictatorship and its spawn (i.e. East Germany) lost the Cold War?

There is every reason in the world for Europeans to view America as their greatest friend and ally (and of course some do) but instead, the pipers of Euro-leftland specialize in bitter mocking hatred of the U.S, -- 'guess they miss their fascist pals, Hitler, Stalin, and Saddam Hussein et al. (distinctions between fascists and communists are barely discernible to any honest observer).

The Euro-left will continue to savor any misfortune or tragedy in American society. Most of their media outlets – like America's own – will continue to deceive, and distort and spin both the good and the bad of American life while continuing to hide from their own tarnished past, present, and future.

In mere decades it's quite possible that Europe will be dominated by and perhaps ruled by Islam and Sharia law. Given their past facination for totalitarian collectivism and disdain for the American style of individual self-government, an Islamic Europe will not be a pretty picture but, for now, their media outlets and haughty “spokespersons” can just relish in the mishaps of the free society that has so often bailed them out of their own inability to judge the difference between good and evil – what utter fools.

(Again, I need to emphesize my awareness that not all Europeans, or even all media outlets in Europe, have succumbed to this foolish state of philosophy but, like America itself, the politcal and cultural left has come to dominate most institutions of information and policy. To love collectivism, authoritarianism, and "multi-cultural" relativism inevitably defaults to a bitter hatred for America. When promotion of this ridiculous stance bears fruit, it's quite possible that the entire world and it's people will be very sorry. Removing dictators may bother some people but leaving more of them in power to pursue their "plans" may turn out to be more horrible than any of us can imagine (Brussels isn't going to stop a nuclear attack from an Islamic terrorist state).

Dirty Laundry and the Classic Anti-U.S. Feeding Frenzy

Hey...Lets turn a tragedy into another socialist media talking point!

Something referred to as, “The World Press,” or “Voices Abroad” have now taken an opportunity to do some free ads for Michael Moore's, “Bowling for Columbine” (literally, in some cases).

There's a rock song from the 80's by Don Henley called, “Dirty Laundry” (do read the lyrics in the link) that best describes the horrid lack of decorum amongst the fourth estate – especially in times of tragedy. Add most “mainstream” sources' inclination to skew things deliberately to the promotion of left wing political views and we have both lack of decorum and pathetic dishonesty.

This week's college campus shooting has brought out a frenzy of the usual from the hate-America crowd but, ultimately, it makes about as much sense to rant about, “those violent Americans” as it would to refer to, “those violent Koreans” (since the recent mass shooting was by an “ethnic” Korean). How about, “those violent persons” as an honest statement directed at those rare individuals who actually carry out such horrid schemes.

Here on Japan's TV Asahi News, the tragedy was used to show a sentimental montage down memory lane – Columbine, of course, along with other mass shootings in North America (oh wait, those ones in Canada in recent years were left out).

TV Asahi, using classic journalistic manipulation, showed American shootings (different times and places) in large blocks across a map of the country, covering the nation in journalistic hyperbole – 'less drama if such incidents were shown as pinpoints or if a different map were used for different years, but viewers would then have gotten the impression that huge areas of America (and it's 300,000,000 population) never encounter gun shootings (beyond what they're shown in movies or by newsroom violence whores).

Leftist journalists in Japan (not really so different from anywhere else) can embellish the misfortunes of a country they don't like, yet barely a year goes by here (Japan is still a relatively low-crime country), where some psycho doesn't strangle, stab, or dismember a victim (little girls in a couple of instances). But usually there are no guns involved – that's surly got to make a strangled person feel better. Years ago a cult leader orchestrated a mass killing in a Tokyo subway station using sarin gas -- no guns though, so no doubt less a problem for journalists with ideological axes to grind.

The gun issue has never been that big with me, though I recognize the intentions and merits of the American constitution's second amendment. Minus guns (or more alert campus security) the recent psycho-shooting would have of course resulted in fewer fatalities but the killer could have, just the same, drove through a crowd or ran through a classroom with a large knife. That would have reminded us that people don't kill people, knives and cars do.

This week's horror story will inevitably become one of those catalysts to discussions regarding “our sick society,” overlooking the fact that “our sick society” didn't kill students on a college campus this week, a sick individual did (again, one out of 300,000,000).

I'm quite certain that, like socialist non-health care, the gun ownership criminalization issue is a done deal. The scales are now further tipped to favor the statists, and the U.S. will become evermore like Europe. But can we honestly look at the state of health and crime in Europe today and say that's a good thing? What will then follow; six week mandated vacations and double-digit unemployment...and periodic stabbings, strangulations, and shootings from illegal guns?

A mass shooting and more "dirty laundry" from "voices abroad" (and at home) -- have they no decency?

Breath of the Beast

I don't recall where I found the link to this blog -- I believe it was either at The American Thinker or Dissecting Leftism -- but it's quite excellent.

“...Speakers of both the left and right who dare defy the intellectual Taliban of academia and support Israel or speak in support of American values are routinely harassed, drowned out and intimidated socially, academically and even physically. This is a universal characteristic of totalitarians of any stripe, they are more comfortable with other totalitarians, no matter how diametrically opposed their ideas, than they are with those who can see and point out the absurdity of their slavery to empty ideas and pathetic rationalizations.”
-- Yaacov Ben Moshe, from his blog site; Breath of the Beast...

...A high standard of intellectual insight into the absurdity of today's left and its sympathy and support of contemporary fascism and religious intolerance.

George Will on "Fuzzy Climate Math"

If there was a genuine debate taking place on "Global Warming," "Global Cooling," or "Climate Change" (or whatever the latest convenient label is), information like the following would be more widely reported and considered...but that's certainly not the case:

"...Speaking of Hummers, perhaps it is environmentally responsible to buy one and squash a Prius with it. The Prius hybrid is, of course, fuel-efficient. There are, however, environmental costs to mining and smelting (in Canada) 1,000 tons a year of zinc for the battery-powered second motor, and the shipping of the zinc 10,000 miles -- trailing a cloud of carbon dioxide -- to Wales for refining and then to China for turning it into the component that is then sent to a battery factory in Japan..."

George Will may perhaps be the classic conservative columnist but he raises some important points and they're not the points being made in Newsweek cover stories, classroom lessons, or bogus award-winning documentaries.