Where is the happy medium?

That's the question that goes unanswered with regards to politics, restaurants and carwashes. Apparently, institutions that were once understood to be unbiased, solid sources of information (network television, newspapers) have shown repeated bias in reporting and programming in general whereas the media that was thought to be on the "fringe", Internet and Talk Radio, have given individuals an outlet to report on newsworthy items and are considered more legitimate as solid sources of information. Who does one trust? CBS News or the Drudge Report, The BBC or Arianna Huffington's blog?

Now that those in the middle are being offered a variety of news outlets, comparisons cannot help emerge, and this is why network news that had dominated the airwaves are tanking in ratings and America's most trustworthy newspaper's stock is sinking faster than the Titanic.

American's and those around the world have finally been able to compare products; and traditional news outlets have been found sadly lacking in style and content.
A wise professor of history once lectured on the importance of the media to the political spectrum. Frances Jenson, PHD, taught that the media has been in the hands of liberal progressives since the 1930's and was directly responsible for shaping America's mindset. A brilliant woman, much admired, placed the demise of Richard Nixon as well as the withdrawal of troops from Viet Nam and our loss to the communists (much admired), as a direct result of Walter Cronkites nightly warnings.

Ted Kennedy was revered, John Kerry lionized and Dan Rather considered a sage, until: other voices were heard -- strange conservative voices -- voices that said essentially:
it is good to be an American, America is a great place to live, American's have a right to stand up for themselves, and Liberals (which is too broad of a term), are communists (actually socialists, but every bit as dangerous).

Now, it is difficult to take Ted Kennedy seriously on any given issue; because comparison has allowed him to become the buffoon, the blustering drunken senator from Massachusetts. When one is able to view or listen to the honorable Rick Santorum (R-PA) calmly describe that after 5 years, stockpiles of chemical weapons were indeed found in Iraq, just as the intelligence that led to our invasions of Iraq indicated. Fox Then alternately, view the response from the "left", it further degrades one political party; a party which cannot afford to alienate middle American much longer.

When weapons reports that had been buried and classified were found by Sen. Santorum (as if no one in the CIA is a liberal or a conservative in thought), the immediate response from the liberal progressives: "They are old weapons" "Degraded". Are these fools never satisfied? If the weapons are so degraded (*one compound is considered highly dangerous, while granted, mustard gas can degrade over time), then perhaps they should be shipped to Dr. Dean's farm in Vermont where he can post for photo's and once and for all put an end to the right wing lies about Dr. Dean's integrity.

As November nears, the progressives continue to make critical mistakes and the old media continues to ignore a key indicator (ratings and new subscriptions), now middle America has the internet, cable television, am radio and they listen, read and wonder. In this particular instance it would behoove the leaders of the progressive left party (Those who hijacked the actual DNC), to issue statements of support for our intelligence, apologies to the administration that they rushed to judgment and had no real way of knowing that these weapons weren't actually burred in Iraq, they just hoped our troops (the finest, all volunteer force in the world) would not find them. Speaking of our brave men and women, again all volunteer force that is risking life and limb so that old senile potentates such as Murtha, Kennedy and Carter are able to malign with malice for the body politic; people notice.

Get off the campus and go to the shopping mall, or a local mini-mart, gas station, restaurant and ask about Jack Murtha, especially in Western Massachusetts and expletives will follow. One has to wonder, if there are moderates in Massachusetts, that find the DNC's pet Vet of the moment to be a fraud and a danger to our country (the word treason is used a good deal), then what on earth must the rest of the country be thinking?

Let this be stressed again: Massachusetts has residents who are moderate, who believe that the leaders of the DNC should be tried and or moved permanently to Cuba (one of the most often cited vacation zones for Senator's Kennedy, Rep. Murtha, and cronies of their ilk.

If one studies the "red" and "blue" of the last electoral vote by county, not by state but by county, there is a trend that cannot be denied. Conservatives are entrenched in every state, and they have highspeed internet connections and 700 channel digital cable packages.

So, next time you happen to be at a restaurant or carwash, and you may be on the fence or indoubt, ask someone, the clerk anyone, what they think; first, people always reply: "No one ever asks me!" (which makes one wonder who it is that is actually being polled). Get involved in a dialog, do your own reporting; it is both eye opening and refreshing!

What’s Up with Iraq and the DNC?

There have been continued successes in Iraq this past week as a direct result of the brilliant assault and demise of Al Qaeda mastermind Zarqawi.

A huge "treasure-trove" of intelligence was reported found at the scene. Apparently, said Zarqawi kept his entire date book on a thumb drive in his pocket. How convenient.

For the Iraqi government and coalition forces.

The thumb drive contained information about instigating a war between Iran and the USA (Breitbart-click here) . They also complained about how the USA was undermining Al Qaeda by holding their funds, diminishing their recruitment goals and basically rendering the terror organization ineffective.Text of document - a "treasure-trove" indeed.

Iraq’s new government has stepped up to the plate and more responsibility is being taken by the Iraqi military and police. Iraqi forces, without coalition aid, carried out a good portion of raids on insurgents and the number of Iraqi led raids with no coalition support continues to increase. Associated Press on raids resulting from Zarqawi intel

Good news for our troops, for the Administration and especially the American citizens who have supported both in the War on Terror.

As the DNC squirms and attempts to diminish any joy that a citizen might take from a general success; the infighting continues.

Murtha announced he would make a run for the house majority seat should the Democrats take back the house. Apparently Pelosi, who is a little more centrist (reality check please) than Mr. Murtha, has squelched that revolution. Did the fact that Mr. Murtha may be called to testify about his statements re: Marines killing innocents in cold blood, in a case regarding alleged assaults on Iraqi citizens Washington Times cause Mr. Murtha to back off of Pelosi? Following in John Kerry's footsteps is difficult to say the least. Mr. Anti-America has been beating up our troops since the early 1970's. Apparently, Mr. Kerry feels if it worked in the 1970's, it should work today. He found out otherwise in the 2004 elections; (he lost, Bush won) apparently he hasn't learned his lesson.

So, who is listening to the likes of Kerry and Murtha? - The marine brass who have been holding seven marines and one navy medic in chains and shackles under deplorable conditions; without a charge being levied, at Camp Pendleton. The Marines were being questioned regarding an incident in Iraq where on Iraqi insurgent was killed. With mounting pressure from certain characters like Murtha and Kerry; the Marines, caught up in a hailstorm of anti-war, anti-marine rhetoric -- over-reacted and caused 8 men, their families and the US a grievous disservice. Innocent until proven guilty; that's somewhere in our constitution, surely Martha and Kerry can locate a copy? For full coverage visit
Michelle Malkin's blog

Also, this week, tax revenues increased by 12.5%, the budget deficit was reduced dramatically, and Karl Rove is not, repeat, not going to jail.

The DNC needed a plan and Pelosi came up with one:

"Our new direction will advance a common agenda, seek common ground, and apply common sense in the service of the common good. We know that with a new direction, we can meet our national challenges in a way that makes our nation stronger, our economy more vibrant, and our families more secure. Instead of record deficits, we will go in this new direction in a fiscally sound way. We will make America more competitive and not heap mountains of debt on future generations." Nancy Pelosi’s website has more of the same. Nowhere in this “new plan” touting new common ground and service to the common good is there a mention of covering our common behinds in the event of oh, a terror attack, hurricane, or other such disaster. The party that had ideals at one point is now reaching back into the rhetoric pantry instead of actually coming up with anything concrete. It saddens me.

The party of my father is living in the past, denying the future, and crying foul, "Bush did it!” at every opportunity instead of coming up with something new, fresh, and inspiring.
How do they intend to pay for all of their new programs? How exactly, to they intend to “fix” everything? – They lay no groundwork, only espouse ideals. One can hear the strains of Kerry’s, “I have a plan” fading in the background. They point to the deficit, yet for any alive in the 1970’s under the Carter administration, it is the same plan and it will have the same results: Gas lines, unemployment, interest rates at 21% for new home purchases, and absolutely zero foreign policy.

Recently while walking my dog, I ran into a neighbor who likes to go round with me about the current state of affairs. Apparently, keeping a quasi eye on the rifts between our two national political parties, and aware of my thesis that one is about to become irrelevant, this independent minded man has decided to vote for any democrat just to level things out. I didn't have the heart to tell him that we live in Massachusetts and he would be hard pressed to find a republican for which to cast his vote. In other words, the DNC is now receiving pity votes?

If the current trends continue - more success in Iraq, more success on the border (versus placing troops where they belonged on September 12th, 2001), no indictments within the administration, a stronger economy, etc. – and there is no indication that it should not continue, it follows that 2006 will be a repeat of 2004, even with the occasional pity vote caste.

State of the Union

With President Bush's recent trip to Iraq (New York Times Front Page Assessment)a success (although granted US media is giving his some credit, but very little), the recent killing of terrorist Al Zarqawi and the stunning reports on the nations economy for the last quarter as solid for yet another quarter in a long string of quarters, what is the opposition party to do?

Add to the woes of the DNC, the non-indictment of Karl Rove and all adds up to a sounding re-defeat in the November elections.

Which, although still many months away, the broader a smile one sees on New Gingrichs face, the more one can determine that regional and local polls are giving the RNC something to smile about.

In other news: Hillary Clinton is booed at a liberal convention in Washington DC for her rather hawkish stance on the Iraq war; while John Kerry condemns politician's who want their cake and eat it too; sticking to his "withdraw the troops now" line.

Yes, the nation is divided on the Iraq situation, as well as other issues, however, when one of the leading major political parties is divided, how can it plan to compete?

The marginalization of the DNC will continue unless and until they find someone, anyone who will appeal to middle America, is electable (unlike Senator Clinton), and shows signs of being semi-rational.