Repubanter

Author: themomteam

  • From received email

    Raise your right hand if you like the French, … raise both hands if you are French.

  • Discretion, Common sense and Self control

    Why can’t the media show a little discretion, common sense and self control?

    Yes, freedom of speech guarantees the media’s right to publish pretty much anything. Yes, the American public has a right to know what is happening here and in the world. And, yes, the Iranian president is coming to the UN.

    But, knowing that Iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons and that Amandinejad is fervantly anti-Israel, why not use some discretion in reporting his visit? Banish the news article to a back page somewhere — like the classifieds! Why let a monster have the benefit of such wide and generally positive media exposure? Discretion is still the better part of valor.

    Common sense tells us that publicity strengthens his hateful message and everytime he appears on tv, or in print, he wins a little. Common sense questions why Russia, China, and even Germany, are afraid to confront this mid-east beast. Ask why anyone continues to pretend that Iran’s arguments are logical when everyone knows that a nuclear Iran would be a threat to world peace. Ask the UN and Annan why they want to strengthen Iran? If any of them are honest, they all seek to weaken America and Israel in order to improve their own status in the world community. Common sense says that these are questions the media should be, but are not, asking.

    Knowing this, where is the media’s self control in selecting headlines? Where is the media of yesteryear who were instrumental in defeating America’s enemies through their judicious reporting? Where is the media who would choose not to publish headline which only serve the career of the journalist? Self control by the media has served our country well in the past, and could be important in our war against terror.

    We should not only expect but demand that the media develop some discretion, common sense and self control. Supporting America should be the mantra of our media! Otherwise, soon that media, and perhaps the world, will be in the same position as the Iranian media — under the thumb of a cruel, aggressive, bigoted dictator.

  • Proof is in the Pudding

    Isn’t it ironic that the Pope reads an excerpt from someone else that states that the Islam faith is too often promoted by radicals through violent means…. and immediately, radical Islamists protest through riots, horrendous threats, burning the Pope in effigy, destroying churches, and, in general, threatening to kill, maim, and destroy the “infidels”. Don’t these violent actions pretty much prove the point?

  • A Deadly And Misguided Belief System

    The real atrocity in today’s world is that radical Islamists SCREAM bloody murder about purported blasphemy against any of their religious icons YET are unfazed when one of their terrorists actually COMMITS bloody murder!

  • The Tail End Of A Greedy Tale

    Once upon a time, there was a large village called Happyland, so named because most of the people were content. Oh, there were problems, but for the most part, the majority felt that their little island was a safe and secure homeland. Because this village boasted almost every race, color and creed, everyone who came could find somewhere to be accepted. So, it was, indeed, a happy land.

    Then, one day, in a village across the water but not too far away, loud sounds were heard and people died. Evil stalked the Earth again. Happyland was unhappy to hear of trouble anywhere; but, after all, they were an island and no harm could reach them.

    Well, sad to say, one day Harm did come to Happyland. There were big explosions and many people died. Everyone in Happyland immediately demanded that the evil people who had brought this disaster to them be found and punished. The people demanded that every means possible be used to find the perpetrators. After all, Security was at stake!

    So, the officials began their search. They looked high in the sky, checking all the airplanes and the people on the airplanes. They looked low, checking all the people and baggage on trains and buses. They looked in between, checking all the telephones and computers. There were no more attacks and the people rested better at night.

    But then, it was time to elect new officials or to re-elect the old officials. The wanna-be officials decided that it was time to rewrite history. Instead of agreeing, as they had in the past, that the elected officials had done everything that the population had demanded – and that everyone had agreed with at that time — the wanna-be group insulted, denigrated, denied, and attacked every word, action, and intent of those in power. If you had been listening to the new diatribe, you would have assumed that Happyland had been attacked again.

    Not so.

    In fact, Happyland prospered despite the attack. Yes, there were people who lost treasures and lives in other tragedies; but, that is Life, isn’t it? But, more and more people built or bought homes. Almost everyone had enough money for food, clothing and everyday expenses. Children smiled and shouted once again. In short, you would have thought that Happyland would have been happy. And, they were.

    Well, they were until the microphones started shouting that Happyland was NOT happy. Day after day and night after night, the litany rang out. The elected officials were vilified at every twist and turn. Eventually, people began to wonder if they truly were happy.

    Those who defended Happyland began to lose their place of honor because they had used force to protect Happyland. Even though people could sleep better at night because of that force, the wanna-be politicians derided the very group that had saved Happyland. Every move and decision was questioned and debated with the benefit of hindsight. The wanna-be group made a concerted effort to convince others that “they” would have done better. Unfortunately for them, the history books show that they, too, made decisions based on the facts available at the time. But, they refused to listen and insisted that the “OTHERS” had been wrong!

    The constant barrage of criticism eventually changed Happyland into Unhappyland. Rather than working with others to protect the happy island, the naysayers used every opportunity they were given, and bought other opportunities, with the sole intent of tearing down the good that had been done for Happyland. People became tense and worried again. Uncertainty about the future created problems for those at home and those at work. It was a sad time for many. Instead of promoting a confident atmosphere, the naysayers destroyed the island’s image of a united Happyland. The naysayers created an atmosphere where terror and evil could sneak in.

    And, the enemy smiled.

    From : The Mom Team

  • You Can Put A Label On A Jam Jar, But Don’t Put The Label “Jam” On Every Jar

    If you listen to the media, it would appear that heroes abound in our great country. Football players are called heroes because they risk their health weekly. The ACLU would like to be considered heroic for their public stances against virtually every religious issue that appears. And, there are the everyday heroes so labeled simply because they volunteer in a variety of ways. If you read the obituaries, you will also discover that many have fought a heroic battle against cancer or other diseases. Teachers are called everyday heroes for teaching. Bill Gates was even labeled a hero for donating a stupendous amount of money!

    I disagree.

    Heroism occurs when a person forgets his own life in the pursuit of saving another. So, while a cancer patient could be called tenacious or determined, they are not heroic. After all, what choice do they have in trying to defeat this scourge of our time? Nor is anyone else saved by their efforts. The families have a vested interest in saving their loved one, but no one risks their life to actually prolong the cancer patient’s life. So, although we love and honor them, and as painful as it is to accept, these are not heroes.

    Football players do have to be concerned about injuries, but, they are paid huge salaries to do so. Nor are any lives saved by their running up and down the field on a given Sunday. The ACLU is a liberal organization with an agenda that wants to defeat anything that vaguely resembles a religious belief. If you can spell “religion”, you had better watch out! The ACLU is going to be after you! How does that make the organization heroic? It doesn’t.

    Unless they are teaching in a dangerous zone, such as Iraq, or war-torn Africa , why would a teacher be considered a hero? Teachers are some of my favorite people because I am one and several of my relatives are teachers. But, preparing lesson plans, teaching, working with students, or motivating our youth to higher achievements does not qualify anyone for sainthood. While teachers are a wonderful asset to our society, and might work above and beyond their pay grade, they are not heroes.

    So, who cares if we label virtually everyone a hero? I do. I think that this barrage of overblown hype destroys the value of true heroism. After all, if everyone is a hero, then, by definition, there are no heroes! And, we risk losing our appreciation for those who truly do risk their lives for others. When rock stars and Hollywood personalities become idolized by our youth as heroes – just because they are famous, we risk losing ideals that are intrinsic to the survival of our country. So, let’s consider who the real heroes are.

    True heroes, like those firefighters and policeman who rushed the World Trade Center without regard for themselves, are an important thread in our society’s fabric. We should honor those people. We should also honor every firefighter and policeman who daily face the possibility of a mortal threat, but do so to keep our society intact and to save others.

    We need to remember our military heroes and heroines who, no matter where they serve, are prepared to instantly jump to our country’s defense. Their devotion to duty is woven so deeply into our lives that we often forget their service. We do remember them on holidays like the Fourth of July, but we should keep them in our prayers every day of the year because, without them, the enemies of Liberty might prevail.

    We also need to remind ourselves that heroes come in every color and shape and size and belong to every nationality on the face of the Earth. The Iraqui soldier who is willing to face an enemy he might not recognize might be a hero, too, just as our own troops are. Those who struggle against social injustice might also be considered heroes if they, like Martin Luther King, risked their lives. But, beware of elevating someone just because they are of a minority. Jessie Jackson might appear as a hero to some, but I think he is nothing more than a self-serving politician masquerading as a religious personality. If you want to honor a person from a minority, why not choose someone who deserves that honor like Clarence Thomas or Condaleza Rice? But, it is equally important to realize that heroes do come in white, too. Despite liberal attacks on each and every action, President Bush could be considered a hero because he has devoted his last 6 years to protecting his country and advancing the causes we conservatives and moderates believe in – and, yes, his life is constantly at risk. So, he does qualify as a hero.

    The important point in determining a hero has to be whether the person is sacrificing himself on behalf of others. Those who do it for monetary gain or publicity alone do not qualify. Nor do those who are merely doing a job without risk qualify for the status of hero or heroine.

    Let’s keep the title of “Hero” as a special acclamation for those who deserve such accolades. That way, our children will be able to look up to true role models and, perhaps, grow into giving and caring adults who perpetuate a generous world. Heroism is an indispensable virtue in every age. It is the spear which pricks and motivates other to raise their standards to benefit the greater whole which is society. It is the glue which holds our higher ideals together and makes us all better for having known the true HEROES of our age

    From : The Mom Team

  • Who’s responsible?

    The American public is dissatisfied with their Congress, according to the media. I believe that NO ONE truly knows what the American public believes until the actual votes are counted and I resent anyone, especially the media, telling me that I SHOULD believe this or that. As an educated woman, I am fully capable of reading about the issues and deciding for myself. Certainly others are, too. It is important to remember that what is important to Americans today might not be what they asked for earlier. And, although, much of the media fervently wants us to believe that Republicans have done a bad job, consider the following.

    When President Bush first took office, the economy was considered of paramount importance. Thanks to timely tax cuts, the economy has surged. Unemployment is lower and housing is up. The economy is roaring along, despite many obstacles along the way. Does the media remember who was in charge of this economic enthusiasm?

    President Bush and his policies were responsible.

    After 9/11, the media was abuzz with the immediate need for increased security inside the United States and world wide. Almost everyone agreed that our government should take every step to apprehend and destroy terrorists and to prevent another terrorist attack. TV news commentators discussed little else.…… until it was decided that somehow, somewhere, someone had to be at fault for the attack. Then, the hunt was on for whom to blame for the purported lapse in security. After all, the “American public” demanded to know who was responsible.

    The terrorists were responsible.

    Our armed forces reported to duty. Saddam Hussein was captured. There have been no further attacks within our country. Iraq is building a Democracy. And, the media was temporarily captivated by these stories until it was decided that too much credit was being attributed to President Bush’s policies. But, who was responsible for immediately deploying American troops and every asset available to destroy the terrorists?

    President Bush was primarily responsible.

    Hurricane Katrina ravaged many parts of the south. The Federal government offered aid only to have it refused by various Democrat state officials until the devastation had begun and it was difficult to move help in. Who was primarily responsible for not working with the Federal Government?

    Look closely at the governor and mayor of the state which suffered so much destruction to see who is responsible.

    Look to President Bush to see who immediately pledged Federal help.

    Now, the media is exclaiming, with considerable glee, that the Republicans are going to suffer huge campaign losses this Fall. If the voters would truly consider where the blame or credit should really lie in all these national emergencies, it is obvious that President Bush has faced huge challenges from terrorism and natural disasters. At every turn, he has immediately offered as much aid as he could through Federal resources and even with his personal attention. He has visited innumerable families of fallen soldiers. He has kept the plight of the south at the forefront of his agenda, despite the constant barrage of criticism the attention brings.

    Every American citizen should be proud of the efforts our government has made under the leadership of President Bush. In every instance, he has chosen the moral high ground and has exerted considerable effort to keep America safe and prosperous. Who is responsible for the current comfort zone we all share in America today?

    President Bush is responsible.

    It is time for the voters to stop listening to the rabid media who constantly reinvent the “issue of the day”. Remember that the media has a vested interest in drumming up stories. Many times, their personal biases and personal need for air time lead them to hype stories rather than just reporting the facts. It is time for voters to rediscover why they elected President Bush and Republican legislators. So, who is responsible for deciding the best candidate for any of the senate or congressional jobs being voted on this Fall?

    Only the voters should be responsible!

    From : The Mom Team

  • Racism & Driscrimination (My .02)

    Every responsible parent attempts to raise children who tolerate the quirks and foibles of others. We all hope and pray that our kids will not turn into bullies or attempt to move through life by intimidation; but that our offspring will try to help others and generally become responsible citizens of our wonderful country.

    Being tolerant becomes a good attitude for children, families, and society because tolerance is the lubricant of daily life. It allows someone in a hurry because they have a crying baby to move to the head of the line. It is understanding that a clerk is trying to help everyone all at once, but might need a little more time to finish the job. It is also realizing that no one passes through this life unscathed. If we take the time, we will find that pretty much everyone around us has some sad tale to tell, if we would only listen. Being tolerant means weighing the possibility of another’s problems into the equation before jumping to unwarranted conclusions and assuming that the other person is just being a jerk.

    However, tolerance itself has been abused. It is tolerant to understand that someone might need a helping hand more than you. It is intolerant to assume that someone “gets” that helping hand merely because they are a minority or because they “deserve” it, according to their own estimation. The justification for promoting affirmative action was originally a means to remove invisible barriers and allow all citizens to have a fair shot in business, education, and Life, in general. It was to allow everyone the “pursuit” of happiness, not a guarantee that our tax dollars would pave the way for them! Now, though, affirmative action is being used to excuse every form of discrimination. Madtown, for example, is saying that it will no longer give our top students entrance, just because they are good students! Isn’t UW-Madison supposed to be an institution of higher learning where we promote academics? How do you justify giving more weight to someone’s color, or ethnicity, over another student’s scholarly attributes? This is NOT tolerance! It is rank discrimination, but because the students who suffer from this policy are not a minority, the University plows ahead. I am ashamed of my alma mater for bowing to political correctness and for not attempting to lure the best and brightest minds to our state!

    I believe that our political system promotes this kind of blatant discrimination because almost all politicians are ultimately using our tax dollars to buy voters. It is easy to secure some votes merely by legislating benefits for a minority. Illegal immigration is an example of corrupting the notion of tolerance into a system that treats our immigrants unfairly. By definition, illegal immigration means that these people are breaking our law. They should be required to follow all the requirements of immigration, and not be forgiven simply because they can sneak across our borders, whether northern or southern. It is not tolerance to allow this. It is a buying of votes with our tax dollars.

    Tolerance and discrimination are at opposite ends of the spectrum. We should not confuse the two. Tolerance is our adjusting to Life as we pass through and our attempt to smooth out the rough edges of Life so that everyone has a fair chance. Discrimination is an attempt to leverage a benefit for someone who has not earned that benefit. Tolerance serves all of us well. Discrimination creates anger. In our world today, which do you think serves all of us better?

    From : The Mom Team