The Dirtbags Who Politicise Tragedies and the Sheep who Follow Them

Well it's been a few weeks since a Congresswoman was shot by a mentally ill man in Tucson, Arizona and this incident has sadly shown us just how low American politics and those on the left will go to exploit a tragedy. Just days and hours after the shooting people started pointing fingers and stating that it was the constant political rhetoric that either caused, or at least contributed to this incident. To date there has been no link or evidence that this toad of a man ever read or was prone to follow any political ideologue. The biggest thing that has come out about the man is the fact that he was prone to paranoia about his surroundings, had something of a persecution complex while at Pima community college, and that often his ramblings had no coherent point or reasoning to it. To state it simply, the man is insane and trying to find rationale in the actions of a insane man is a fools errand at best, and a creeps errand at worst.

Still, the lemmings on the left have run with this idea that somehow talk radio and the right are responsible in some way for tilting this man towards shooting Giffords. They have called Rush and Hannity to complain, and Sarah Palin's negativity rating has hit an all time high. Never mind the fact that President zero called the GOP "hostage takers" in December after a tax bill "compromise" was reached. Never mind a democratically controlled Congress ramming through healthcare against the wishes of the American people. Never mind Keith Olberman's lashing out at Scott Brown as a "racist, sexist, supporter of violence against women" after his Senate victory in Mass. Never mind Rev. Wright, never mind all the polarizing things that the left does and embraces, no, it's really the GOP that is at fault here. If only we were "more respectful" in our views. If only we didn't go raise our voices to let others know we disagree, heck if only we weren't here at all and this was a one party rule country than maybe, just maybe, the actions of madmen with guns would never happen. That is the logic of the left, which would be funny if so many useful idiots didn't believe it.

In some ways though, this need to find a reason should be expected as a natural first reaction. A tragedy in which so many people died people need to find a reason why this happened. They need a moment they can point to and say "if only." To admit the simple truth that a man could do this and it's not for any sound reason is to admit to a vulnerability that people are uncomfortable living with. So as a first reaction it is natural to look for blame, everyone will do it. To still do it now that so much is known about the shooter though, is evidence of the left and those in the media being willfully ignorant in many ways and exploitative of it in others.

Folks, don't be intimidated and don't sit down. I'm happy today to see that the House passed the repeal of Obamacare and that it will now move on to the Senate for a healthy debate. I'm even happier to see that Keith Olberman has been fired from his primetime slot with MSNBC. This man was a toxic as they come and his removal can only mean good things for political discourse, IMHO. Things will get better and they will get their sooner if the new Congress keeps it's focus.

-Zach

House Republicans plan vote to repeal Obamacare

Earlier this week house republicans in a test vote, passed a measure that would repeal President Obama's divisive healthcare law with a 236-181 vote. This sets the stage for what will likely be more of a message than significant legislation when a real vote is held in the near future. While I think the Obamacare overreaches the governments authority as outlined in the constitution, and although I believe this overhaul does nothing to reduce spending the the cost of healthcare, actually increasing it, I hope that this is an issue that isn't pursued for too long by the GOP.

Although the GOP retook the house in November, we did not take the Senate and the President maintains veto power. For any hope to actually get this repeal done it would take months and months of campaigning on a issue that I believe the American people are tired of hearing about. With an irritated public wanting results from Congress and the government I can easily see an overreaching Republican party start to gain negative ratings from independents should they take this immediate and very contentious route towards repeal.

The better route, IMHO, would be for the house to pass this issue and take it to the Senate for debate where the American public can be reminded again just why they do not support this law which, lets face it, was forced upon us by a Congress and President that had no interest in listening to the American people or in bipartisanship.

Once this bill is in the Senate, look at moderate democrats who are not in favor of outright repeal, but are in favor of making many changes the the current overhaul such as making tarp reform part of it, doing away with mandated coverage, and allowing health insurance companies to provide policies across state lines. Add these reforms and we could see a much more palatable healthcare law that the American people can support and one in which the GOP can show a willingness to work with the other side, or at least more willingness than the Democrats had a year ago.

If none of this comes to pass I would suggest not pursuing this issue past issuing a few stern talking points against the law with an eye towards the 2012 election as the real chance at repeal. After dropping this issue it will be time to take on more pressing issues such as raising the national debt ceiling and reigning in spending. Keep these promises and with an improving economy I believe the GOP can look for an electorate to reward them greatly in the next election.

Anywho, that's all I got this week.

-Zach

CO of USS ENTERPRISE being hounded by CNN

New post in a new year. Happy New Year to whomever maybe reading my oh so humble blog. Right now I just wanted to jump in and talk real quick about a story that has been running on CNN all day long, and that is the shocking news that Sailors use curse words and some of it was even broadcast over the ships internal tv system to the entire crew!!!! Scandelous I know.

You know, before this story broke I never viewed Barbara Starr as the sharpest tool in the shed, but her commentary here has me convinced she is a full blown fucking moron. I watched the entire tape and all I saw was an XO taking a humorous approach to his leadership while on board the ship. He is hardly the first officer to take such a standing with his fellow Sailors, and the usage of curse words is certainly not a shocker, nor is the simulated masturbation or sexual acts among male sailors. It's called having a sense of humor, someone please ask Mrs. Starr and CNN to look left, than look right and see if they can find a clue on this one. It's a non-story in my opinions, but I did love the video, so here it is for the rest of you.

hmm, having trouble posting a link? oh well, google the article under the Virginian pilot if you would like to see the full video.

-Zach