Mann to Man

As I watch NBC's "Run-Up To The Superbowl" and Matt Lauer's interview of "President" Obama, I'm reminded that at $3.5 million/30 seconds NBC just gave Obama $30-35 million of advertising FREE.  I am also thoughtful about those who forcefully claim to me that "there is no bias in the media."  One such person, who claims to be Independent but who, in fact, leans far left, says he gets his news from NBC, which includes MSNBC, of course. It's not bias when the bias comports with one's own, and with the news media, especially NBC and MSNBC, bias is always far left. But, I suppose I must remember what the great, "unbiased" Bill Maher asserted. The "Progressives have moved to the center and conservatives have gone  __________ ." Fill in the blank with whatever disparaging, denegrating, negative term that could be uttered by Maher. Frankly, for Maher to be a spokesman for the Democrats, the party of most of my family as I ...

I have asked my military friends, whose wisdom in affairs military I trust more than my own, "What can be the rationale for the Defense Secretary making such a declaration as "Israel will attack Iran in a few months?" They agree with my opinion that it is unwise and worse. Then comes the pronouncement that "Iran is likely to attack the USA [ in some way]." This is equally unwise, foolish and more. Inexplicable? Maybe, maybe not! It was speculated some time ago that President Obama might attack Iran as a political October surprise. Of course, this didn't make the news and I do not remember the source. Could find it but don't think it's necessary because I believe sincerely that it would be within his capability if it was deemed to show strength and win a portion of voters he can't reach now --- knowing his left base, likely ones to object the most, will not abandon him. He could also see it as icing down the Jewish vote, some of which he is r...

Most often it is pointless, and even arrogant as some will be compelled to characterize this statement,  to say " I told you so . But, the violence in Egypt and   their elections make it pertinent....even necessary to draw focus on truth. While the US State Department and Obama were touting the great opportunity for "Democracy" in Egypt and Gen. Klapper, DIA Head, was ignorantly (that word again!! because that's what it is) declaring the Muslim Brotherhood to be "SECULAR," I speculated, even in this blog, that the MB would end up controlling Egypt and the government would become a theocracy, a la Iran. It will happen. Click here: Judith Miller: 'Very Grim' Future Faces Middle East Christians   Please access the link above to understand what is already happening to Christians in Egypt. How misguided can this administration be?? All of the mid-East will become theocracies...a la Iran. Iraq is next, most likely under Moqtada Al Sadr. My ...

I apologize to loyal readers for no posts for a few days. There is so much to write about, especially after we were subjected to the worst "State of the Union" address in my lifetime. Why the worst? A hyped campaign speech tells us nothing about the national condition! I will try to write a piece, "A Truthful Look at the State of the Union," that speaks to the critical issues very soon. I am with my ill daughter at Indiana University Medical Center. I  should have some time by tomorrow, 28 January, to write a bit. Family and friends' personal issues get priority!

Another thought for the day to add to those below. Our bloated, cost-burdened, dysfunctional government must be restructured and streamlined to be better matched with the economy where structural problems will persist in retarding capital formation and economic expansion well into the future -- forever with the current administration run by it's czars and radical appointees. Absent effective restructuring and decreased spending, taxes cannot be raised to meet increased cost of government. It's a catch-22...increase taxes on everyone and everything and kill any expansion that might be possible. So, as this reality should be foremost in all presidential candidates minds and we need to elect a true leader who understands this need and how to effect it, Newt destroys the issue by disparaging the very essence if restructuring in an attempt to destroy the electability of perhaps the one candidate who has experience in restructuring and in capital formation. I have not committed...

-- Replacing Obama is rather like applying a tourniquet  to a ruptured artery. The bleeding must be stopped to permit repair of the damage.  -- We won't have a perfect candidate, or an ideologically pure one, to replace Obama, but it is imperative that he be replaced by a person who loves America, believes in "traditional" America and unites Americans rather than polarize to achieve a radical agenda as Obama is doing. -- For me, a conservative, a good old-time Democrat would be OK (to stop the bleeding), but no Democrat will challenge Obama. Also, Democrats of today are not at all like the Democrats of most of my forebearers. -- Narcissism trumps all other personality traits as well as judgement and wisdom. Obama and Gingrich are prime examples -- Intellect does not equate to wisdom or judgement. Gingrich has the intellect and is an example. Obama is not. His proclaimed intellect has not been confirmed by actions and he has a serious deficit in judgement and wisdom. ...

Debt to social security is $4.8 Trillion...... not Billions as incorrectly posted previously.

Finally, more reporting media have "found" the truth about the national debt-to-GDP ratio. Out is the foolish claim that only "outside" debt counts and $4.8 Trillion debt to Social Security isn't material. Truth is that the ratio is now 102% -- Greece-like. I heard the truth on Fox News and was informed that Drudge posts it too. Don't follow Drudge. Now Obama requests approval for an additional $1 Trillion of debt. Absent a counter-balancing increase in GDP, the ratio will be nearly 107%. Who among you can predict that increase will be offset by added revenue? Who thinks it's acceptable? For the misguided (OK, foolish) economists, such as Krugman and Blinder, Princeton's "finest", who say that debt "doesn't matter," interest on the debt is now $454 Billion/yr  and soon will be 1/2 Trillion dollars. Who among you can  forecast an increase in GDP that would get the ratios to acceptable levels. Absolutely can't happen...

With his consent, I am sending a response, from Jim in Florida, to the the post that generated some controversy a couple of days ago. The way our candidates are handling the issue of Bain and Romney is detrimental. I heard Chris Wallace of Fox News mention that "the inoculation might help" Romney. Handling the issue the way Newt is, although I understand his anger, is not inoculation at all. Rather, it is expanding (exploding) the issue to an extent that the anti-business positions of Obama will be well-reinforced by November.  I suspect I have more direct experience with venture capitalists and investment bankers than most, and I can be very critical legitimately, but again.......the way the issue is being handled is utterly irresponsible.  One aspect of this that may not be obvious is...... it shows the difference in legislative types and executive types as well as highlighting the political type (which Obama epitomizes). SEE JIM'S COMMENT BELOW. Joe: You ar...

Once again I'm delayed in getting a couple of promised articles posted. Excuse is, family priorities trump all other, and will continue to do so. That's obligatory, but excuses are just excuses..... resolve nothing. I want to share thoughts and hard examples of reasons that Obama must be replaced. The current disgusting debate among Republican candidates takes the focus off the real critical issues and Obama's absurd policies, any one of which disqualifies him to lead us. The mess gets messier daily.

Click here: The Big Fail - Top 5 Failed Obama Policies | RNC: Republican National Committee | GOP   The article in this link breaks down the Obama policies and promises with some truth vs. the hype and sound bites of the media sycophants. References are given.   One of the most interesting to me is the number of jobs lost or gained since the stimulus. Even locally an acquaintance of far left persuasion wrote a misguided letter puppeting that the stimulus created 3.5 million jobs. Bunk! There is much more.   Truth is hard to find these days!!

www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/04_48/b3910401.htm Click onto this link to access the Bloomberg article on Buffett's charity giving. Some time ago (and I have not found the reference again), USA Today did a survey of major charitable givers. Until Buffett gave his wife's $2.5 Billion Berkshire Hathaway stock to The Gates Foundation, he was a real piker...compared to less wealthy people. He has been utterly dishonest as he shills for Obama, but it is nothing new for him. The press just doesn't cover this aspect of Buffett. Once again Warren Buffett makes a mockery of the tax issue by challenging Republican Senators to write checks for taxes and he'll match them. He's at best simply playing games. Duplicitous!! When challenged on his tax avoidance in foundations established by each of his family members and The Gates Foundation, his comment was that he believed the foundations would use funds more effectively than the government. Yet it's OK for the g...

I've known Newt Gingrich in the past and have worked with him a bit. I have respected him and am one of many who would like to see Gingrich-Obama debates. In spite of these positive aspects, I "wrote Newt off" early when he blew a Meet the Press interview with David Gregory with comments about Congressman Ryan's budget plan and even worse when he muffed his response to Gregory re Obama being a food stamp president. He wasn't quick enough on his feet to turn the issue on Gregory. He didn't live up to his billing. Then I thought he was coming back as an adult in the room. But now the flap over Romney and Bain Capital.....a business with which I have experience.....and not all good. Yet,  Newt is wrong in spite of his justifying his position as defending himself against PAC attacks. Fact is, he is letting his narcissism drive his personal feelings rather than to use his intellect and knowledge to help prevent destruction of America. Sorry, but it is what it...

Cornell West is on Hannity and I am, once again, reminded of why I don't watch Hannity much anymore.   Yesterday I read a Krugman column, a couple of days ago one by Alan Blinder. All 3 of these Marxists are masquerading as legitimate Princeton professors who, unfortunately, exemplify what populates college faculties today. These far-left trough feeders brainwash our children under the guise of educating them. Is it any wonder that America now ranks 26 and 27 in UN standards for math and science. Krugman and Blinder are both died-in-the-wool Keynesian "economists" and West feeds on racism and is not worthy of the title of professor, once a lofty title, but no more. Colleges and universities have become havens for left-wing political activism and are no longer sanctuaries for learning and the freedom to create.  I remember when it was very different. Radicals of the 60's are now in control. To doubt it is to be delusional or totally uninformed.

This post is dedicated to friend, Randy. Randy, yesterday, I heard a Fox News reporter state that debt to GDP is now 102%. They, like all media, have been talking 70%, or just outside debt. I was shocked and blurted something that Carol thought I shouldn't have said. Could it be that Fox folks have read our exchange on the subject? Fox has had my blog address and just last week I sent it directly to Roger Ailes, CEO.  Stranger things have happened. We'll watch for more.

Keynesian economic theory postulates that nations can borrow and spend, as well as devalue, their way out of economic distress. It was promoted by liberal British Economist, John Maynard Keynes in the 1930's and has long been the the predominant economic theory taught by liberal academic economists (virtually all academicians). It is also the economic policy of the Obama administration. Keynesianism has failed profoundly wherever practiced, yet the Liberals/Progressives continue to promote it. The practice of Keynesianism, along with public service unions, have destroyed the socialist PIIGS of the EU economically.  Burdensome debt, now at 102% of GDP, with unfunded entitlements taking it to 400+% of GDP, will do the same to America. Don't doubt it! Obama's Keynesian spending “stimulus” is also a huge failure, notwithstanding claims of success by the administration and its sycophantic media. Obama and Jeffery Immelt, the “Jobs Czar,” were foolish, irresponsible, immature,...

I apologize for no posts recently when there is so much for us to discuss. I have been with my ill daughter for a couple of weeks and have given her priority. Much is happening with our critical national condition. Government is dysfunctional in Washington as Obama "governs" (an overstatement) without Congress (even in contempt the "equal" branch). And, the Republicans are demonstrating a high degree of irresponsibility in debates as what will be the dirtiest, most dishonest and expensive election campaign in history has begun. If the Republicans continue to destroy each other with utterly stupid debates that play right into Obama's strategy, Obama will be reelected. I am dismayed....no I'm totally disgusted with the candidates. Obama's reelection will be the end of "traditional America" and the beginning of control by an Imperialist president. Oh, I almost forgot, he has already started by ignoring Congress.

Click here: Obama Will Govern Without Congress   Obama's declaration that he'll ignore Congress and govern by executive order is not surprising, but it should incite every American to reject him and vote him out. BUT IT WON'T! His announcement that he will campaign full time confirms what I wrote in a blog some time ago. THE US TREASURY WILL BE HIS CAMPAIGN PIGGY BANK -- additive to the $1B+ that will be reported.  This is nothing more or less than Obama's Imperialistic Presidency being made public. His acolytes and sycophants in the media have been setting us up for this for at least the last year.  Obama's conference with a host of his media shills, press, pundits and TV media anchors, a few weeks ago was to set up talking points for his "strategy" of governing without Congress. The mantra of Republicans being the party of ''NO" and the constant chant of their being "no compromise" was/is also part of the "strategy."  ...

Click here: http://news.newsmax.com/?ZKIvaNd7YIHfgX0ITwUkthLSDQbfbJUAZ Those who still insist there is no left bias in the media and print press or no favoritism on the part of Obama, the first item in this link might make you think a bit. Note an error-- Chris Matthews is called Chris Hayes in the article. Even if one is biased to the left and gets news from MSNBC, it's difficult to think anyone would tolerate the 3 MSNBC anchors in Obama's party. Ed Schultz defines dumbest. Oh, but I remember a neighbor asking me at election headquarters, "Don't you think Rachel Maddow is brilliant (that word again!!)? Of course, I said  "NO." I said, "she talks so fast to cover up saying  nothing." Didn't make him happy. So, he asked, "Don't you think we're fortunate to have Ben Bernanke at The Fed?" "NO." But "he's 'brilliant'" he said. I gave him a few reasons why Bernanke neither showed brilliance nor...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quag9dp1Nn4&feature=player_embedded  Truly disgusting video of Obama and Biden praising Jon Corzine. Hope you'll view it. I haven't been able to allocate much time to writing for a few days. I did write a piece rebutting a very shallow, newspaper editorial trivializing America's "Broken" status. According to the writer, a one-time college professor, "we're broken" as indicated by stupid gaffs by candidates by Republican primary candidates. Decline in eduction is also a contributor because of the "testing mania" across the country. That's the best thinking and analysis a person with a lifetime career in higher academia can muster?? Reasons are many for our critical national condition and must not be handled trivially. The issue must be dealt with analytically and profoundly. In the meantime I've seen the video of Obama and Biden praising Corzine (in his presence) and find it repulsive. The ...