Washington D.C. is hardly a land of "milk and honey." Thus, it stands to reason that in such an environment, it is not always "cream" that rises to the top.
The March 2006 cover story of Fortune magazine, entitled "Secrets of Greatness," presents profiles of several individuals whom the editors deemed worthy of that description. First on the list is Senator John McCain of Arizona, pictured with hand over heart, looking statesmanlike and warm. In truth, he is neither. So why is he such a media darling?
The March 2006 cover story of Fortune magazine, entitled "Secrets of Greatness," presents profiles of several individuals whom the editors deemed worthy of that description. First on the list is Senator John McCain of Arizona, pictured with hand over heart, looking statesmanlike and warm. In truth, he is neither. So why is he such a media darling?
Recent Gallup polling data showed that a majority of Americans steadfastly refuse to embrace Hillary Clinton, despite her virtually unquestioned status as the presumptive 2008 Democrat presidential nominee. Therefore, to bolster her electoral prospects, her minions must resort to "Plan B," which is to ensure that her Republican opponent is sufficiently distasteful to the conservative party base that they simply vote "none of the above." Enter John McCain.
In other polling data (this is how the country is being run these days), McCain ranks first among Republican contenders. Hardly the result of any nationwide enchantment with his political agenda, McCain's "popularity" arises from the constant, and often glowing, media attention he regularly receives.
With so much at stake, it is crucial to know just who John McCain is, and what he is about. In this regard, his track record, seemingly random and disjointed at first glance, proves highly illuminating.
Starting with his latest escapade, known as the McCain/Kennedy immigration "reform" bill, he not only displays consummate pragmatism, but also personifies the general political bankruptcy so rampant throughout Washington. Moreover, his self-serving motivation is reflective of the current Federal Government and its inability (and if the truth be known, its frequent unwillingness) to effectively confront dire problems facing this nation.
McCain/Kennedy has two purposes, neither of which is to strengthen the borders or enhance the security of the United States. Instead, it first is intended to garner the gratitude of invading hordes of illegal aliens, thus guaranteeing their loyalty and servitude to Washington in perpetuity. Secondly, it is structured in such a manner as to hopefully allow supporting Senators from both parties to camouflage this latest abdication of their Constitutional duty under the auspices of "reform."
John McCain, Ted Kennedy, and Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, the bill's loudest advocates, are busily traversing the TV roundtable and morning news program circuit in an aggressive effort to make their case "airtight." Yet even a cursory analysis of their words reveals their bill as a dangerous step in entirely the wrong direction.
Consider their monotonously repeated mantra that this bill is "not amnesty." In justification, they explain that illegals will ostensibly be required to pay a thousand dollar fine. Yet even a single visit to the emergency room can cost much more than that. So in truth, the "fine" represents the shallowest example of symbolism.
Secondly, they insist that the illegals presently in the country will be sent to the "back of the line" in their efforts to attain citizenship. But what does this really mean? Clearly, the illegals would have no less freedom to move about and conduct their lives than they presently possess. Tell that to the poor refugee languishing at the "front" of the line in some third-world country, waiting for entry into the United States.
Nor would their status as "non-citizens" prevent them from participation in the political process. The massive demonstrations of the last few weeks, and the intimidating effect they clearly had on the Senate, inarguably prove as much.
Like campaign finance "reform" legislation, which McCain ramrodded through the Congress in perhaps his most famous crusade, immigration "reform" does not address any aspect of the current crisis in a manner that would alleviate the concerns of average citizens who see their country being stolen from them. Rather, it gives Washington insiders an opportunity to appear engaged and responsive, while guaranteeing that absolutely nothing of substance is accomplished.
As time goes on, fewer and fewer of Washington's "ruling class" are truly interested in effectively addressing the issues of the day, especially if doing so might focus the lights of public scrutiny on them. Instead, this elected aristocracy endeavors first and foremost to preserve and maintain its current status, while running from the difficult decisions necessary to "secure the blessings of liberty" to this generation and its posterity.
In Iraq and Afghanistan, truly courageous Americans are expected to sacrifice their lives, if necessary, for the sake of the country. But inside the Beltway, even the most cowardly retreat, if it can be properly spun for the network news, will suffice.
Washington D.C. is hardly a land of "milk and honey." Thus, it stands to reason that in such an environment, it is not always "cream" that rises to the top.
Why stop at McCain? At least he is willing to put his name on something. I know McCain is not a conservative, but he has never stated he was. I pray not to decide between McCain and Clinton, but like I wrote, at least he will put a plan forth. It is up to Conservatives to bring forth a conservative plan to defeat McCain- Kennedy. We shouldn’t play the game of doing nothing and hoping it will work out. Let Democrats do that.
I do not even blame McCain for campaign finance reform. He presented something he believed in, our president signed into law a bill he didn’t believe in. Bush wanted the Supreme Court to do his dirty work, this was the real politcal bankruptcy of McCain- Feingold.
One is identified by the company he keeps. Why does he need Teddy Kennedy. He teamed with Feingold to produce a loser. Now he has teamed with a lifetime looser to bring another disaster to America. Is he a Hanoi Canidate?
One is identified by the company he keeps. Why does he need Teddy Kennedy. He teamed with Feingold to produce a loser. Now he has teamed with a lifetime loser to bring another disaster to America. Is he a Hanoi Canidate?
Honker,
There ARE some fairly good, traditionally conservative bills, Senator Kyl’s for one, that will never see the light of day in the Senate because it is run by the GOPs effete, elitist globalization-trumps-sovereignty wing. They’re more interested in the health of the largest Corporations, and the wealthy transnationalists that run them, than they are in the well-being of our children. Democrats of this stripe are more interested in creating a permanently social-welfare-dependent underclass of future registered leftists than they are in seeing people move up in society.
If your are middle class and your senator says he cares about you to your face, he’s either pandering or lying. Both camps are basically saying in just about everything they do: “to hell with the middle class. It gets in our way too much and never was good for much of anything. If the middle class is so great, how come they don’t write bigger checks to my party and my campaign account.” They know it will be so much easier to control a majority that is primarily subervient, underclass serfs while hoping against hope that nobody ever again learns that our system actually mandates that they serve only at our consent.
On immigration, the Senate is filled with modern-day Marie Antoinettes. They turn their backs on us to embrace invading low-IQ foreigners while saying under their breath, “let the citizens eat dirt.”
Every time I see McCain/Kennedy/Specter on TV I see dictators. In fact the senate is filled with dictators who shove legislation down our throats whether we want it or not. And the House = HB513 makes 527′s follow the same FEC rules in the McCain/Finegold bill. This affects Club for Growth, Swift-boat Vets, etc. as well as moveon.org. Only 11 republicans voted against this bill. Another attempt to limit our First Amendment rights.
"Political leadership" is just another oxymoron. Which ever way the voting wind blows, so drifts the "political leadership". These people lead nothing. Don't be surprised or offended when our morally bankrupt "political leadership" forsakes legitimate American livelihood for anticipated political gain. It is what our elected representatives are — sops with at least two faces that claim to reflect our views. So, write a letter. Make a call. Let them know how you feel. Help them drift — they will, they always do. WARNING: due to upcoming elections, expect many statements designed to appease and enlighten the voting public and trumpet how much "good" has been does for us. Most of us will believe it since it's "good TV" or it was "read in the post". I will vote in upcoming elections, but Donald Duck looks pretty good right now.