President Reagan Was A Great Leader

...Obama just plays one on TV.

"Greed" is:

It was asked on a website recently what an appropriate definition of “greed” is. Typically the word is tossed around to mark anyone who has been successful or wealthy as being somehow evil and morally corrupt (as the word has now come to be associated with mere wealth).

So, I offer the following observation:

Greed is; when one's lust for material gain or power surpasses a point where their intentions, actions, and interactions are peaceful, honest, and responsible.

By this definition, the mere -- normal -- desire to succeed, excel, and acquire is not “greed” no matter how wealthy or accomplished one may be. And, of course, one can be “poor” and exhibit these very traits as well.

Most business people are not “greedy,” but most politicians surely are. In the end, the pathological and morally corrupt attributes defined above as greed are standard behavior amongst those who seek to impose their will through compulsion and thus increase their power and authority over the lives of others.

Repeal the First Amendment...

...God, if this ain't classic! (Scroll to the "petition"Video)

Follow Up

This beginning overview of socialist history -- by Glen Beck -- is EXCELLENT.

(The Real) Che Finally Goes Public...

I haven't the time or desire to go into an extended commentary on Glen Beck. I'll fully acknowledge that he has a style that lacks the professional seriousness one wants to point to when backing a viewpoint. He's overly dramatic and sometimes a bit cliche' no doubt. For those on the left his biggest "crimes" are probably that he's both religious and patriotic (and those are big crimes to "progressives").

I've noted several times on this blog how disgusted I am that the worthless authoritarian idiot, Che Guevara, has become such an idol amongst the clueless. More than a few blogs and essays have gone over the issue well and further informed that relatively small niche of society that cares about such things,but..

Finally, some serious exposure to undercut that mass admiration that Hollywood and others have hoped to stir for Che Guevara. Beck has a massive audience. Even many on the left that so hate him acknowledge actually watching him and, of course, a lot of just simple folks who used to take no interest in political issues watch him too. So, love him or hate him -- or, don't care -- Glen Beck exposes some serious issues widely. And now, the Che that only a few conservative/libertarian types know of is in full view of a public that is increasingly finding that "progressive" icons and ideals are rotten to the core.

'A guy who barely ever bathed, shot a twelve year old in the head for "pilfering food," wanted Russia to initiate a first strike on New York with a nuclear weapon, hated rock and roll (because it was "bourgeoisie and imperialistic"), and who thought black people were lazy and inferior.

That's the Che "progressives" so love.

...'figures.

"When are you all going to wake up..."

Scam, scam, scam..."

While “early to bed” may offer health, wealth, and wisdom, “early to rise” is to be avoided at all costs.

Hollywood vs Reality...

Here's some numbers regarding the numbers of American military personnel being sent to assist in Haiti after the recent terrible Earthquake there.

I wonder if they'll be blowing up and trees and forests as depicted in James Cameron's latest film, "Avatar." Maybe they just want to take straw baskets from old people or pull the wings off of butterflies?

After major disasters, The U.S. -- and it's military -- is among the first on the scene with assistance. U.S. citizens consistently offer significant help both public and private (and I'm not even including the much maligned freeing of whole populations from tyranny).

After a few months the international left will be back to their usual mantras against the United States and its people; "Imperialist war-mongering greedy capitalists"...who eat McDonald's french fries. For now, "thanks for the help" would be nice (but, don't hold your breath).

Crony Capitalism...

...Oops, wrong cronies ("change we can believe in").