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It's been 40 years since the Watergate scandal ended the Presidency of Richard Nixon. When the story broke and the trials and Nixon's resignation were going on I was In the Marines. Since this was my Commander in Chief, I was interested in knowing how it would all come out. Nixon resigned and Gerald Ford became my new boss. Hopefully, unlike the Who song, unlike the old boss.
Some guys broke into a hotel room and brought down a president. Now we have people breaking US and International law and the press responds with a resounding yawn. John Ransom at Townhall Finance wrote a great article comparing Presidents Obama and Nixon. From the article;
While we were all shocked and angered at the revelation of Nixon’s abuses, today the same abuses are not only ignored but tolerated- even encouraged- by the Left.
I never thought I would see a time when the U.S. government would deliberately sell guns to Mexican drug cartels just to advance a petty policy argument about gun control, while the press stood by with not a word or reproach. Or allow the Black Panthers to practice the worst type of racism abetted by the highest law enforcement officer in the land, while the press applauded.
Have we become so tolerant that we will just overlook anything politicians do? Where is the outrage over the deaths of BP agent Brian Terry and ICE agent Jamie Zapata? What about 200 plus Mexican citizens murdered with the guns our DOJ allowed to be smuggled. What about the New Black Panthers putting a bounty on the head of a man that had not been, at the time, charged with a crime? Why do they get a free pass? Why, if people say anything do Jesse Jaskass and Al fraud scream "racist" at the top of their lungs.
There could be hope on the horizon. There has been a new development in the gunwalker case and it has the potential of being a deal breaker for Holder and friends. from that we learn about rats leaving a sinking ship.
Multiple, previously highly credible, sources close to the Gunwalker investigation report that there are at least one and perhaps two sources within the Department of Justice headquarters who have approached the Issa Committee seeking whistleblower status. One source, who reported that there were at least two of Eric Holder's subordinates who "came in from the cold," characterized them as "high-level" DOJ employees "with knowledge of Eric Holder's actions before and after" the 4 February 2011 DOJ letter denying that the DOJ and its subordinate agencies knew about "gunwalking." That letter has since been admitted by DOJ to have been a lie. If true, one or both of these whistleblowers may be the so-called "mole" -- a source within DOJ said to have been leaking documents, including the wiretap affidavits, to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
John ransom summed it up pretty well;
This time, key parts of the country have sold their soul to a man who is, like Nixon, soul-sick.
But today, whether that man stays or goes doesn’t matter.
It only matters that we reclaim our own soul.
Salvation for our country can only come one soul at a time, because that is how we sold it: one soul at a time.
19 Haziran 2012 Salı
What honor looks like: The flash mob at Gate 38 of Reagan National Airport
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While checking out other blogs I read this morning this caught my eye. Be sure to read the whole story and watch the video. Pay attention at 3:16 and the young man with the newspaper. After reading this and watching, I had to go clear my eyes.
Honor is a hard term to describe. It doesn’t have a color or weight or shape. If someone were to ask me what honor looked like, I’d probably struggle with what to say.
But something happened on May 23, 2012 at 9:31 a.m. at Gate 38 of Reagan National Airport that might change that. A flash mob of sorts broke out. But not like you’ve seen on YouTube with highly choreographed dance numbers or people singing a song in unison. In fact, virtually all of the participants of this “flash mob” didn’t know they would be participating until moments before it happened.
I think this pretty much answers the question of what honor is.
Honor is a hard term to describe. It doesn’t have a color or weight or shape. If someone were to ask me what honor looked like, I’d probably struggle with what to say.
But something happened on May 23, 2012 at 9:31 a.m. at Gate 38 of Reagan National Airport that might change that. A flash mob of sorts broke out. But not like you’ve seen on YouTube with highly choreographed dance numbers or people singing a song in unison. In fact, virtually all of the participants of this “flash mob” didn’t know they would be participating until moments before it happened.
I think this pretty much answers the question of what honor is.
Before he was murdered with them, ICE Agent Jaime Zapata intercepted weapons from one of the Texas-based “Fast and Furious” gun-walking plots
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Mike Vanderboegh does it again, breaking another exclusive in the Fast and Furious investigation that shows deception inside Janet Napolitano’s Department of Homeland Security in regards to the various Obama Administration gun-walking plots:
More proof that this administration is covering up to protect "The One". He also gives the credit where it belongs, with David Codrea and Mike Vanderboegh. The CBS award winning journalist didn't get on the F&F bandwagon until months after the story broke.
More proof that this administration is covering up to protect "The One". He also gives the credit where it belongs, with David Codrea and Mike Vanderboegh. The CBS award winning journalist didn't get on the F&F bandwagon until months after the story broke.
Sheriff: Man Writing Book On Kindness Shot In Montana
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On June 11th, there was news about a West Virginia artist and author that was shot in a drive by in Montana. Montana of all places.
Ray Dolin, 39, of West Virginia, was shot in the arm as he approached a pickup Saturday evening, thinking the driver was offering him a ride, said Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier.
The "shooter" was tracked down and arrested based on the description of the truck he was driving.
Yesterday we get this headline; Authorities say hitchhiker shot himself
Well isn't that interesting.
A West Virginia man who claimed to be the victim of a drive-by shooting along a rural Montana highway while working on a memoir called “Kindness in America” has confessed to shooting himself, authorities said Friday.
Dolin had claimed he was hitchhiking along U.S. Highway 2 west of Glasgow on Saturday when the driver of a maroon pickup pulled to a stop and shot him in the upper arm with no provocation.
Authorities later arrested Lloyd Christopher Danielson III, 52, and charged him with felony assault. That charge was dropped Thursday,
Falsely accused, Mr Danielson should be consulting a lawyer. He probably has a pretty good case for suing the idiot that shot himself and maybe even the Sheriff's office.
All because some asshat wanted to promote a book. Hopefully he will get plenty of time in a cell to think about what he did.
Ray Dolin, 39, of West Virginia, was shot in the arm as he approached a pickup Saturday evening, thinking the driver was offering him a ride, said Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier.
The "shooter" was tracked down and arrested based on the description of the truck he was driving.
Yesterday we get this headline; Authorities say hitchhiker shot himself
Well isn't that interesting.
A West Virginia man who claimed to be the victim of a drive-by shooting along a rural Montana highway while working on a memoir called “Kindness in America” has confessed to shooting himself, authorities said Friday.
Dolin had claimed he was hitchhiking along U.S. Highway 2 west of Glasgow on Saturday when the driver of a maroon pickup pulled to a stop and shot him in the upper arm with no provocation.
Authorities later arrested Lloyd Christopher Danielson III, 52, and charged him with felony assault. That charge was dropped Thursday,
Falsely accused, Mr Danielson should be consulting a lawyer. He probably has a pretty good case for suing the idiot that shot himself and maybe even the Sheriff's office.
All because some asshat wanted to promote a book. Hopefully he will get plenty of time in a cell to think about what he did.
Fishing with the boys
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Two of our grandsons love to fish. I took them out to the lake yesterday. It was nice and calm when we left the house at 8:00 AM. by the time we stopped to get worms and ice the wind was starting to pick up. By the time we finally got to the lake it was blowing like nobody's business.
getting ready.
Brock the fisherman.
Bryce.
I decided I wasn't even going to try in that wind. The boys weren't being deterred. The killed a couple worms and then decided maybe lures would be better. After about a hour they decided maybe it was too windy. We packed up and went over to the range to do a little shooting. I had a customers 1911 to test fire.
I have a old Glenfield model 60 that I built from spare parts. It's a nice little rife and it's just the right size to start the boys on. I have been drilling the 4 rules into them and they can recite them back pretty good. I give them a lot of lectures on safety and marksmanship.
Bryce is the oldest and is becoming a pretty good shot. At 50 yards he managed to get 10 out of 11 on the target.
A little more practice and he might be ready to go squirrel hunting. Brock needs to grow a little, he still can't get his shoulder where it needs to be and still reach the trigger. Starting them young is a good way to instill the message of safety. The first lesson they learned was "Do Not Touch". From there we moved up to learning the rules and from there the basics of marksmanship.
We went back out last night for a little cat-fishing. It was ungodly hot and not even a breeze. We stayed out until Bradley decided he wanted to go. He usually doesn't show much interest in fishing. Last night was a treat to have all three of them out at the lake. We still didn't catch anything, but we had fun. In the end, that's all that counts.
getting ready.
Brock the fisherman.
Bryce.
I decided I wasn't even going to try in that wind. The boys weren't being deterred. The killed a couple worms and then decided maybe lures would be better. After about a hour they decided maybe it was too windy. We packed up and went over to the range to do a little shooting. I had a customers 1911 to test fire.
I have a old Glenfield model 60 that I built from spare parts. It's a nice little rife and it's just the right size to start the boys on. I have been drilling the 4 rules into them and they can recite them back pretty good. I give them a lot of lectures on safety and marksmanship.
Bryce is the oldest and is becoming a pretty good shot. At 50 yards he managed to get 10 out of 11 on the target.
A little more practice and he might be ready to go squirrel hunting. Brock needs to grow a little, he still can't get his shoulder where it needs to be and still reach the trigger. Starting them young is a good way to instill the message of safety. The first lesson they learned was "Do Not Touch". From there we moved up to learning the rules and from there the basics of marksmanship.
We went back out last night for a little cat-fishing. It was ungodly hot and not even a breeze. We stayed out until Bradley decided he wanted to go. He usually doesn't show much interest in fishing. Last night was a treat to have all three of them out at the lake. We still didn't catch anything, but we had fun. In the end, that's all that counts.
18 Haziran 2012 Pazartesi
President Obama And First Family Attend Jarrett Wedding In Chicago
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First Family makes rare visit to Windy City for Father's Day weekend...
President Obama and his wife and daughters are in Chicago this weekend for their first visit as a family to their home in the Kenwood neighborhood in more than two years. After a quiet day spent at home on Saturday, the First Family walked to the nearby home of the President's Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, to attend the wedding of her daughter Laura Jarrett, held under a big white tent in the backyard. (Above: The President and First Grandmother Marian Robinson during their stroll)
The First Family made the trip at a little after 6:00 Central time, walking down South Greenwood Avenue on a balmy night with a major security presence monitoring the action.
"Tonight the First Family is attending the wedding of Laura Jarrett," a White House official said, but gave no further details because it was a private event.
Laura Jarrett exchanged vows with fellow Harvard graduate Tony Balkissoon; both bride and bridegroom are lawyers (their gift registry happens to be online). The President wore a tan suit and a light-colored tie, while First Lady Michelle Obama wore a dress with a sparkling silver tank top and a cream colored pleated skirt. She held hands with daughter Malia, who wore a yellow sundress. Daughter Sasha was in a green sundress, while First Grandma Marian Robinson wore a black and white patterned short-sleeved dress. Media was held well back. (Above: Mrs. Obama with Malia and the President)
Notable wedding guests spotted arriving included Attorney General Eric Holder, Clinton Administration adviser and civil right activist Vernon Jordan--who has joined the Obamas for dinner during their summer vacations on Martha's Vineyard--and John Rogers, Jr. He is an Obama campaign bundler and CEO of Ariel Investments. Rogers' ex-wife is the President and Mrs. Obama's former White House Social Secretary, Desiree Rogers. She was left off the guest list, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report. John Rogers played on the Princeton basketball team with the First Lady's brother, Craig Robinson.
Valerie Jarrett, 55, was formerly a Chicago lawyer and deputy chief of staff for former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, and is a longtime personal friend of the Obamas. The neighborhood was under tight security for the event, with law enforcement officials setting up a perimeter. Guests arriving at the Jarrett home were screened by Secret Service, and there were security sweeps of automobiles.
President Obama and Mrs. Obama returned to Chicago for the NATO summit in May, but did not visit their Kenwood home. Earlier in June, the President was in Chicago for a fundraising trip, during which he spent a rare night in his own house.
The First Family flew to Chicago on Friday evening, immediately after President Obama hosted a reception for LGBT Pride Month at the White House. (Above: Guests are screened outside the wedding)
Shortly after arriving in the Windy City, the President and Mrs. Obama walked a few blocks to the home of businessman and longtime friend Martin Nesbitt, who served as treasurer of Mr. Obama's 2008 campaign. After a five-hour visit, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to their Kenwood home after midnight.
On Sunday, the President will depart Chicago for Los Cabos, Mexico, heading to the the G20 Summit. Mrs. Obama heads west for fundraising events.
UPDATE: The President and First Lady returned from the wedding after midnight, according to the White House.
*Pool photos
First Family makes rare visit to Windy City for Father's Day weekend...President Obama and his wife and daughters are in Chicago this weekend for their first visit as a family to their home in the Kenwood neighborhood in more than two years. After a quiet day spent at home on Saturday, the First Family walked to the nearby home of the President's Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, to attend the wedding of her daughter Laura Jarrett, held under a big white tent in the backyard. (Above: The President and First Grandmother Marian Robinson during their stroll)
The First Family made the trip at a little after 6:00 Central time, walking down South Greenwood Avenue on a balmy night with a major security presence monitoring the action.
"Tonight the First Family is attending the wedding of Laura Jarrett," a White House official said, but gave no further details because it was a private event.
Laura Jarrett exchanged vows with fellow Harvard graduate Tony Balkissoon; both bride and bridegroom are lawyers (their gift registry happens to be online). The President wore a tan suit and a light-colored tie, while First Lady Michelle Obama wore a dress with a sparkling silver tank top and a cream colored pleated skirt. She held hands with daughter Malia, who wore a yellow sundress. Daughter Sasha was in a green sundress, while First Grandma Marian Robinson wore a black and white patterned short-sleeved dress. Media was held well back. (Above: Mrs. Obama with Malia and the President)Notable wedding guests spotted arriving included Attorney General Eric Holder, Clinton Administration adviser and civil right activist Vernon Jordan--who has joined the Obamas for dinner during their summer vacations on Martha's Vineyard--and John Rogers, Jr. He is an Obama campaign bundler and CEO of Ariel Investments. Rogers' ex-wife is the President and Mrs. Obama's former White House Social Secretary, Desiree Rogers. She was left off the guest list, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report. John Rogers played on the Princeton basketball team with the First Lady's brother, Craig Robinson.
Valerie Jarrett, 55, was formerly a Chicago lawyer and deputy chief of staff for former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, and is a longtime personal friend of the Obamas. The neighborhood was under tight security for the event, with law enforcement officials setting up a perimeter. Guests arriving at the Jarrett home were screened by Secret Service, and there were security sweeps of automobiles.
President Obama and Mrs. Obama returned to Chicago for the NATO summit in May, but did not visit their Kenwood home. Earlier in June, the President was in Chicago for a fundraising trip, during which he spent a rare night in his own house.
The First Family flew to Chicago on Friday evening, immediately after President Obama hosted a reception for LGBT Pride Month at the White House. (Above: Guests are screened outside the wedding)Shortly after arriving in the Windy City, the President and Mrs. Obama walked a few blocks to the home of businessman and longtime friend Martin Nesbitt, who served as treasurer of Mr. Obama's 2008 campaign. After a five-hour visit, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to their Kenwood home after midnight.
On Sunday, the President will depart Chicago for Los Cabos, Mexico, heading to the the G20 Summit. Mrs. Obama heads west for fundraising events.
UPDATE: The President and First Lady returned from the wedding after midnight, according to the White House.
*Pool photos
Father's Day Campaign Video: First Lady Discusses Importance Of First Family Dinners
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"We have dinner together almost every night," Mrs. Obama says...
Obama 2012 posted a 3+-minute video on Sunday on BarackObama.com titled "Happy Father's Day from First Lady Michelle Obama." Onscreen, Mrs. Obama hails President Obama as an excellent "hands-on" father, and discusses the importance of family dinners for keeping him both "grounded" and connected to regular Americans. The video includes loads of family photos with daughters Malia and Sasha.
"We have dinner together almost every night," Mrs. Obama says onscreen. "That means his work stops, he comes home, and we sit down together as a family and when we're sitting around the dinner table, he's not Barack Obama, President of the United States, he's Malia and Sasha's dad, and I think that helps to ground him."
The President travels widely for official events and campaign events. In June alone, he was in New York on two separate occasions for a series of evening fundraising events. He also traveled to California, Nevada, and Colorado during a three-day western campaign swing. On Sunday, the President departs for Los Cabos, Mexico, where he will remain through Tuesday night. On Friday, he travels to Orlando, Florida.
"I know that it [family dinner] keeps him focused on where we need to go as a country, that we need to make sure that we're giving families all families in this country the kind of economic support and opportunities so that they can be the best parents that they can be," Mrs. Obama says in the video.
Mrs. Obama has frequently spoken about the importance of eating together as a family during speeches for the Let's Move! campaign, and she reiterates the family dinner theme in her recently published book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America. The book includes family-sized recipes that are designed to be healthy, delicious and affordable.
A note on the BarackObama.com with the video reads "Every solution the President puts forward is inspired by a desire every parent shares: the need to build a better world for their kids," and encourages supporters to share the video with friends.
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"We have dinner together almost every night," Mrs. Obama says...
Obama 2012 posted a 3+-minute video on Sunday on BarackObama.com titled "Happy Father's Day from First Lady Michelle Obama." Onscreen, Mrs. Obama hails President Obama as an excellent "hands-on" father, and discusses the importance of family dinners for keeping him both "grounded" and connected to regular Americans. The video includes loads of family photos with daughters Malia and Sasha.
"We have dinner together almost every night," Mrs. Obama says onscreen. "That means his work stops, he comes home, and we sit down together as a family and when we're sitting around the dinner table, he's not Barack Obama, President of the United States, he's Malia and Sasha's dad, and I think that helps to ground him."
The President travels widely for official events and campaign events. In June alone, he was in New York on two separate occasions for a series of evening fundraising events. He also traveled to California, Nevada, and Colorado during a three-day western campaign swing. On Sunday, the President departs for Los Cabos, Mexico, where he will remain through Tuesday night. On Friday, he travels to Orlando, Florida.
"I know that it [family dinner] keeps him focused on where we need to go as a country, that we need to make sure that we're giving families all families in this country the kind of economic support and opportunities so that they can be the best parents that they can be," Mrs. Obama says in the video.
Mrs. Obama has frequently spoken about the importance of eating together as a family during speeches for the Let's Move! campaign, and she reiterates the family dinner theme in her recently published book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America. The book includes family-sized recipes that are designed to be healthy, delicious and affordable.
A note on the BarackObama.com with the video reads "Every solution the President puts forward is inspired by a desire every parent shares: the need to build a better world for their kids," and encourages supporters to share the video with friends.
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