Like many of my fellow American, those who understand the ramifications of a nuclear stand off, I have been watching the events in Iran and North Korea with great interest. Iran is talking some garbage about America, but they are so wrapped up in their own internal problems that a 3 legged dog with a BB gun could take them out, so I am not too worried about Iran. North Korea, on the other hand, is a horse of a totally different color.
North Korea has been riding on a high since the White House and Congress forced Douglas MacArthur to walk away with his tail tucked between his legs. Less face the fact, North Korea actually did not win the conflict in the 1950's. We, America, played the bitch card and gave it to them. Ever since 1953, North Korea has been strutting around like a rooster with its chest puffed out, feeling as if they have accomplished something big. Instead of tying MacArthur's hands and forcing him to play the punk role, we should have sent him reinforcements, put a few extra carriers in the theater, and allowed the man to finish what he started. Our government failed McArthur, and now we are seeing the fruits of our labor.
So, what do we have now America? North Korea tested a couple of missiles, and has plans on testing more. North Korea has a fully weaponnized nuclear powers program. North Korea is talking about blowing the United States off of the face of the earth. Is it me, or did I somehow fall asleep during the Superpower 101 lecture? Sure North Korea has a few nuclear weapons, ours are smarter. Sure North Korea has a large army, ours is better trained. We will not even consider the North Korean Navy, because after a 72 hour encounter with the US 3rd and 7th Fleets, the North Korean Navy would be a mute point.
Here's the bottom line America; North Korea is playing the game of "Who's Got The Biggest Balls". If you notice, North Korea was afraid to speak too loudly while Bush was in office, because that crazy Texan would not have though twice about slapping those silly little grins off of the face of the North Koreans. The North Korean government feels that our current leader, President Barack Obama, is weak, inexperienced, and afraid to respond in kind. Ok, I see the North Korean bluff and raise them one ass kicking. If the North Koreans want to deal with American Presidents, so mote it be, we will allow them to deal with George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Harry Truman, Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. I am more than certain that the aforementioned Presidents of the United States would be more than happy to enter into a discussion with the North Koreans. Oh, I almost forgot, for the slower people who may be reading this posting, put "USS" in front of each of the Presidents previously mentioned. The North Koreans want to see who has the biggest balls? Whoa, Whoa, Whoa Kemosabe! Big, Big Balling Is My Hobby!
We are the United States of America. Our government forced us to dunk and run the last time, and now the very cockroach we should have killed before is back again. Our government should have allow Douglas MacArthur to finish the job. Had they done so, we would be able to sit back and allow South Korea to handle our light work. So, why are we fucking around with North Korea? Let's show them who the hell they are fucking with.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
On Observation
I've been silent for a few weeks, and busy with other endeavors. Still, I would not be one to forsake my true calling.
There has been a lot happening in the news lately. A new Supreme Court Justice was nominated, General Motors became Government Motors, The Obama's decided to have a date night, The Republicans complained because they were not invited on the Obama's date night. You know what? For this posting, I am going to lay off of my traditional targets, and focus on something else that caught my eye today.
Raise your hand if you were not aware that privacy in our nation was severely reduced after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Come on now, don't be shy, I am certain there are a few of you out there who can not understand why our every move is being monitored. Well now, there are not too many hands up, are there?
Recent news has revealed that two states are using highway speeding camera, and it is creating an uproar from many in our country. One AOL reader classified the use of highway speeding cameras as "Big Brother Gone Wild". Some are claiming the highway speeding cameras to be an assault on American Civil Liberties. As if saying the cop in the bushes with the radar gun was not. These highway speeding camera is the highway patrol's way of unmanning the front lines. Think about it from a cost perspective. They average highway patrol officer spends as much as 20 hours per week monitoring speeders. At an average wage of $25 per hour, the state is spending $2000 per month per highway patrol officer monitoring speeders. The average cost of operating a speed camera is actually less that $5.00 per hour. Using the same 20 hour factor, the state ends up pay approximately $400 a month for the camera. $1600 may not be much to you, but it sure impact the bottom line of many state budgets.
Here's the bottom line America; Most of us speed on the highways, and that creates situations where accidents occur and people die. Someone has to monitor the speed on the highways, and ensure the safety of all who drive them. If you were the governor of a state, what would you rather pay for that protection, $2000 per officer per month or $400 per camera per month? I am not a financial analyst, but it seems to make sense to go with the more cost effective option. Now, about this whole big brother thing. News flash, the government has had the ability to monitor Americans since just prior to World War II. Phone lines have been monitored for decades, cellular communication is tracked, as is the use of the internet. Think about your Social Security Number, and how easy it is to find you with that. It is the government's way of maintaining a database record on you. Big Brother has been watching since 1940's, and perhaps even earlier. Problem is, many people in the past were not aware of the Big Brother concept until Orwell wrote his book 1984. For all we know, Big Brother could have been watching us since 1498, 1849, 1894 or 1948. One never knows, does one?
There has been a lot happening in the news lately. A new Supreme Court Justice was nominated, General Motors became Government Motors, The Obama's decided to have a date night, The Republicans complained because they were not invited on the Obama's date night. You know what? For this posting, I am going to lay off of my traditional targets, and focus on something else that caught my eye today.
Raise your hand if you were not aware that privacy in our nation was severely reduced after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Come on now, don't be shy, I am certain there are a few of you out there who can not understand why our every move is being monitored. Well now, there are not too many hands up, are there?
Recent news has revealed that two states are using highway speeding camera, and it is creating an uproar from many in our country. One AOL reader classified the use of highway speeding cameras as "Big Brother Gone Wild". Some are claiming the highway speeding cameras to be an assault on American Civil Liberties. As if saying the cop in the bushes with the radar gun was not. These highway speeding camera is the highway patrol's way of unmanning the front lines. Think about it from a cost perspective. They average highway patrol officer spends as much as 20 hours per week monitoring speeders. At an average wage of $25 per hour, the state is spending $2000 per month per highway patrol officer monitoring speeders. The average cost of operating a speed camera is actually less that $5.00 per hour. Using the same 20 hour factor, the state ends up pay approximately $400 a month for the camera. $1600 may not be much to you, but it sure impact the bottom line of many state budgets.
Here's the bottom line America; Most of us speed on the highways, and that creates situations where accidents occur and people die. Someone has to monitor the speed on the highways, and ensure the safety of all who drive them. If you were the governor of a state, what would you rather pay for that protection, $2000 per officer per month or $400 per camera per month? I am not a financial analyst, but it seems to make sense to go with the more cost effective option. Now, about this whole big brother thing. News flash, the government has had the ability to monitor Americans since just prior to World War II. Phone lines have been monitored for decades, cellular communication is tracked, as is the use of the internet. Think about your Social Security Number, and how easy it is to find you with that. It is the government's way of maintaining a database record on you. Big Brother has been watching since 1940's, and perhaps even earlier. Problem is, many people in the past were not aware of the Big Brother concept until Orwell wrote his book 1984. For all we know, Big Brother could have been watching us since 1498, 1849, 1894 or 1948. One never knows, does one?
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