Georgie Boy Tenet

People who have read my entries in the past know I long for leaders in our government. Mr. Tenet is an example of what precisely is wrong with our government. What a sickening, and I do mean sickening example of taking responsibility.

Here's a guy hired by Mr. Clinton, who gave the same intelligence to then President Clinton as he later gave to President Bush. Mr. Clinton believed it, the democrat congress believed it, the French, the English, the Germans, the whole freakin world believed the intelligence gleaned by the illustrious Georgie Boy Tenet.

Here is the problem, and why I think he is lower than snake dung. All during his time with President Bush he had ample opportunity to resign, to show he had a difference of opinion, to show he had gonads for crying in the sink. Did he do it? Nooooo. He even accepted the Medal of Freedom, still another opportunity to say - umm Mr. President, I cannot accept this because I disagree so very strongly with what you have and are doing. Did he do it? Noooo.

As I think back on this whole period in our history... there are very few in public life I can look up to, and they all have differing philosophies than I do, but doggone it, they stated their case and have stuck to it ! Guys like Georgie Boy Tenet make me vomit, they disgust me to my very core. He is a disgrace to every man or woman who has shed blood in this war. And if he really believed what he is now saying he should go to prison.

So, have you heard 'anything' about Walter Reed lately? Just wondering. This story has slipped away faster than I thought possible, but I must say, I am not surprised. Oh yes, there are probably many people still jumping through hoops within the military hierarchy, but that too will pass.

The Democrat Leaders

So, General Petraeus is reporting the progress or lack thereof to the Congress. Senator Reid who says the war is lost will attend, even though he says he won't believe it if the General reports progress. Congresswoman Pelosi on the other hand, has more important things to do, and is not even attending. She did find time to talk to the Syrians but the General? Naaaa.



The Republican hierarchy should force these folks to put up or shut up. Make them put their vote on the record to cut off funds. Let us get it over with if that is what you believe.

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Mr. Tillman and Ms. Lynch

I want to go 'on the record' in saying if the military brass is or has knowingly lied about what took place in any action, they should be prosecuted, period. From what has been revealed so far, for the umpteenth time, it would appear the military was indeed dishonest in the Tillman case. As such, let the chips fall where they may.

On the other hand, "I" have a little consternation about the Lynch case. Some things just don't add up to what I heard her say before Congress yesterday. Reporters were embedded with the troops during this period of time. They still are embedded, but more so in the early parts of this war. The stories coming out were wonderful, the movie made was umm (I didn't see it but, will assume) was wonderful. A woman at war, able to do all that the men do and more..... why, she was a female Rambo... doncha remember? I do, and I ate it up (probably because she was pretty). OK OK, I am a chauvinist. Not really, but that's what many will say for someone speaking their mind in a case like this. So be it; I can take it. All of this I will let slide; I will say publicly I was quite enamored myself at the time. To be honest, I had completely forgotten about Jessica until yesterday... 'now' I have questions.

Why haven't we heard she'd never fired a shot before? If this was publicized it was not MUCH publicized. Why did Jessica accept all the gifts? I mean, she might have gotten them anyway but I suspect many were given 'because' of the story itself. I find myself asking if she is not as guilty as those who evidently told the [story] in the first place. Hmmm? Is that possible? I honestly don't begrudge her any of the gifts... just seems a little umm, like a wily woman to just now be finding out. Sorta like having a dream with the most beautiful woman in the world and waking up next to Rosie.

The Imus Debacle

Funny this issue should arise after I just made my comments yesterday on racism. A little irony in there somewhere.

When working, I used to be at my desk by 6 a.m. so that means I got up at 4:30. As such, I used to turn Imus on, and listen to him until I departed. I'd like to think I know what Imus is about. He takes 'no' prisoners in who he derides, be it republican or democrat. He professes to be a registered republican but if you've watched him for the past year he has definitely changed his stripes.

I basically quit watching Imus when I retired, but in the past six months I have again reverted to watching his show more or less to see and know what the 'other side' is about. It didn't hurt that the pablum we're fed via the mainstream just gets so tedious to watch, and I include FOX in that indictment. Anyway... I happened to be watching the show where he made the infamous 'nappy haired hos' comment. Didn't think a thing of it at the time; this is a normal type comment on his show. There are more outrageous things than that said on the show almost daily, albeit not since the controversy has risen. Since the controversy Imus has been a groveling weepy old man.

My main regret in what has taken place is the fact that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have driven the debate. Two of the biggest racists in this country... two men who could be such leaders to their people, and who have done little or nothing for their people. Imus has tried to slough this all off by saying his is a comedy show. Well let me tell you, he has called for Dick Cheney to be hung, for President Bush to be shot, and I will gar-un-gol-dang-tee you he was not spouting a comedy routine. And guess what... none, zero, notta, zilch, nyet... NO outrage from anyone in the media. In fact, [many] in the media, specifically from NBC appear on his show almost daily... point being they 'have' to be aware.

As I said at the beginning... I watch him these days to see what the other side is espousing... methinks his days are over. The bottom line is the sponsors, yes, it is all about the money... and after watching the Rutgers Team press conference today, I think there will be a swell calling for not only the two week time out, but for his firing. The irony of this is, when he made the comment, it 'was' a comedy routine between him and Bernard. Amazing the wicked web that has been woven.

One last note - on today's show, among his (Imus's), blubbering apologies, Imus made a statement that evidently I am the only one who heard. He said, and I quote. "I should not be fired, and I will not be fired without repercussions". He did not elaborate, but it sure made my ears perk up. Words do mean something, and "I" wonder just what repercussions means. :)

Obama Mania

It would seem Barack Obama is going to be one to reckon with as it pertains to Hillary, and in fact for us all. There is no question this man can speak, and speak well. Definite charisma flows from him in all directions. In a way, I hope he is not only the nominee, but the new president. Not because I think he's ready, (I don't) but because once and for all much of the silliness that spews from peoples mouths will be dispelled, and with emphasis.



Electing a black president will once and for all (I hope), show that color has zero bearing to do with what gets done in this country. There is racism in this country today. There was racism yesterday and there will be tomorrow. Americans are not unique in their racism. It exists around the world. B U T !!! By dragging and kicking, by new laws, by literally cramming it down peoples throats, racism has been reduced to a level that I doubt can go much lower. Yea yea, I know any racism is too much. Only an imbecile would disagree, but, it ain't gonna go away folks. Electing 'The Savior' would once and for all prove that fact methinks.



Many years ago, while stationed in Okinawa I observed racism against the Okinawan people by holier than though American G.I.s.... guess what, I observed the same thing in Thailand, and again in the Philippines. This racism was directed 'at' the foreign countries people by Americans, both white and black. Not only the soliders, but dependents also... I doubt this is unique to Americans, but I certainly observed it occurring. It sickened me every time I saw it, and it made the term 'Ugly American' real. 



I'm just saying, perhaps electing a black president in this country would finally put to rest the fact that blacks do not have an equal shot in this country. I happen to believe they do. And after that? Perhaps an illegal straight from Juarez could be next... we will be ready by then, maybe earlier.

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Bills - Resolutions - Troop Support

    None of this is clear these days, but a troop's life is one thing I think we can all be clear about.  Here is a simple but nagging question I have had and continue to have when time lines, funding cutoffs etc. are proposed.



    If you pick an arbitrary date (pick one), and while picking that date you say things like, we have spilled enough blood.... what about those who will be killed leading up to that arbitrary date?  I do not know how one reconciles those killed during this period. 

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