It would seem that The Won has actually taken the time, and briefed his Tele-Promp-Ter on the application of that law. Fitting, in view of Thursdays attack in Texas, the President has ordered flags to half-staff until sunset on Veterans Day, 11/11. For once, good proper use of presidential authority:

Flag Code of the United States

By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law. In the event of the death of a present or former official of the government of any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the Governor of that State, territory, or possession may proclaim that the National flag shall be flown at half-staff.

http://legion.org/node/905

The captain of a ship sets a DESTINATION. In order to achieve his goal of a long voyage, (S)He must plot a course. key landmarks, known hazards, potential storms and condition of the crew must all be taken into account. As the ship departs, depending on the berth from which it it received its cargo, it may not be pointing in the direction of the destination. The course plot takes that into consideration and makes the necessary turns until she is out in the open sea and ready to run FULL SPEED AHEAD. Course corrections will always be necessary, but the destination never changes. The Libs and Dems have got this SOCIALIST takeover all mapped out in much the same way. The Libs destination has ALWAYS been government control of the individual, and the usurpation of the Constitution of The United States. Years of preparation brought them to the Jan 20 departure date. Obama came onboard as the new captain, straight from the corporate office, fully expecting his crew to bare hand in making the destination a reality, so that the ships owners, Soros, Huffington, Gore, GE, Dean, et al., would profit substantially from the safe arrival of the cargo ship fully laden will all of the Libs dreams. Enter the laws of physics Murphy . As he ship of state departs, the captain has run afoul of thousands of acres of seaweed that are choking his seawater intakes, propellers, and rudder, all making the ship hard to control and keep cool. Seaweed is the grass of the sea. it will grow wherever it wants, will not always be visible from such a narrow angle of vision as from the bridge, and can be very damaging to a campaign of deliverance.

Let’s all make sure that grassroots continue to plague the progress of this ship of chaos. We the tugboats, can be sent out to recover her, bring her back to port and repair her. And while we’re at it, we can replace the crew.

Estimated repair completion date, November, 2010.

For many years, and certainly with the benefit of hindsight, we have seen what the HAVENOTS have wrought upon our country and our economy. The HAVENOTS have been led by the community organizers across the country. They have had their way, starting back with Carter (D-GA) and the original Community Reinvestment Act, and the subsequent establishment of Fannie and Freddie MAC. Once the HAVENOTS got a taste of the power they wielded over commerce and congress, they became emboldened and brasher in their tactics. Rules for Radicals was the official title of what Rush calls the “Democratic Playbook.” The law book of the secularists who could give a damn abound a fair and democratic process. Intimidation and coercion were the rules to play by. The HAVENOTS continued to draw more and more from the national teat and their appetite for more has never been sated.

In the summer of 2009, there awoke a sleeping giant, the likes of which has NEVER been seen on the field of play that the HAVENOTS have ever witnessed. We The People are the WANTNOTS in this debate over HR3200, The Health Care Reform Act. The WANTNOTS are not by definition AGAINST health care reform in general, we recognize that there are substantial flaws in the way parts of our healthcare system works and the care that it delivers. The WANTNOTS do not want this bad legislation to get passed and condemn our great-grandchildren to years of healthcare debt, tied with the burden our Congress rammed down our throats a few short months ago. We are sick of it and we don’t want it. We don’t need an insurance company to tell us that this is a bad piece of legislation; we are not going to these town hall meetings from outside of our district, denying constituents a seat and a voice. We answer to no one, we honor the Constitution of the United States, and we take great offense to being called a “mob,” or accused of carrying, “swastika’s,” and having our integrity impugned by the most unethical Administration ever to occupy the Oval Office.

There is no debate of the skill and dedication of the professionals who work in the profession of their choosing. There is great concern over how the dollars that move around the healthcare system are earned and spent, invested and profited, etc. The administration of healthcare is burdened with overregulation and financial challenges of all measure.

The WANTNOTS at this time are plain old, hard working Americans who love this country so much that in this time of economic upheaval, many are taking person, vacation or comp time from their usually productive lives in order to participate and have their voices heard by their elected representative(s) from Washington D.C. There are so many informed and now participating Americans in this healthcare debate that the usual roster of HAVENOTS strong arms have had to be called in in an attempt to stifle our voice.

Union thug presence is prevalent in the many videos now on-line, they are not even trying to hide. SEIU isn’t hiding their linebacker sized goon squad from the cameras. They want to be seen!

The HAVENOTS have turned our country into a weak, debt-ridden, uninspiring place to live, where most peoples’ most important activity is leering at celebrities at the grocery checkout or texting their BFF about what Suzie Q did with Johnnie D last night.

Well, “No more,” I say. The HAVENOTS have done enough damage to this country. The WANTNOTS aren’t going to sit around any more and be force fed crap sandwiches by this administration.

We will engage in the arena of ideas.

We will engage when legislation that we deem inappropriate use of our hard earned tax dollars is a bad idea.

We will expose bad behavior, on both sides of the debate.

We will get loud enough so that eventually OUR ideas for legislation will be heard, and discussed in the open without being summarily dismissed because our opposition says, “We Won.”

The WANTNOTS will continue to exist for the purpose of making AMERICA a better place to live for all, not just propping up those who choose to do nothing, or receive billions of political kickback dollars to pose as an interested party.

HAVENOTS, your days are numbered. They may not end soon enough, but they will end soon.

on Wednesday, April 29 during the President’s third prime time news conference. Use you cable/antenea/sat TV system to tune in to Fox BROADCASTING. Use you computer to watch the conference.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090427/ap_on_en_tv/us_tv_obama_1

Let’s get the word out to all in our circle of influence. After all, it is a ratings sweep period!

Granted that the PIG flu is a HOT TOPIC, but that doesn’t mean that commerce and information can’t combine.

In view of the lacking, and still being filled Cabinet of the new Administration, administration officials have announced the establishment of a new Secretary of the Cabinet.

The Secretary of the Cabinet will be responsible for ensuring that all of the members necessary to constitute a strong body that will fit together and maintain their intended function for the duration of the Administration.

Secretary of the Cabinet Designee Norm Abrams has promised to carefully trim around all the edges to minimize waste. He is bring with him, long time associate Rich Trethewey, who job it will be to make sure that nothing leaks without proper controls in place.  For those sure to be heated sessions of compromise and measure of character, a special relief program, called by Trethewey, “my Professional Relief Valve Program, where people get step out and let off some steam, without injuring anyone else’s reputation.” is being considered.

Abrams, long hailed as a folksy kind of guy, will have to reinvent himself for the new position. He has opened a new account at Brooks Brothers, replacing his nearly 20 year relationship with Lands End, in order to dress the part. “Flannel will be too hot to handle in Washington.” Abrams is looking forward to bring a vast array to tools to the new job. However, his most important tool, his safety glasses, never leave his face. “I don’t want to be blind-sided by something I didn’t see coming,” he said

Administration officials have admitted to being somewhat envious of some of the tools at Abrams has learned to master, but “We’re open to learning,” quipped an official close to the plan, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

By the time Abrams finishes crafting the new cabinet, the only stains on his reputation is likely to be Cherry

http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0013

While I was driving in Delaware’s second busiest shooping corridor yesterday, a nearby SUV was displaying a license plate that, I had not previously seen,caught my eye. The letters GSM were arranged vertically and then the serial number of the plate. Immediately next to the plate, was a Red bordered white decal with a Gold Star atop a Blue Star. As I drew closer, I was able to read the botom of the license plate GOLD STAR FAMILY. It was plainly obvious that this man honors the service of his two children.

As I drove alongside this father of two American Heroes, I matched his speed, torned to look as him, and when our eyes met, I presented him with a SHARP hand salute, he nodded and I continued on. In my rearview mirror, I saw him falsh his headlights at me as he caught my Retired Navy stickers on my rear window. They will soon be joined by my Retired Military (Navy) plate.

A sign of respect and thanks is so easy. Pass it on

Merry Christmas

If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you can still read it in English, you’re welcome.

Deskpilot, AM(H)1 (AW), USN(Ret)

What to be thankful for this Thanksgiving:
(A look around my little world for people and matters that I am thankful for everyday)

1) The love and support of my family as I have endured a rough personal spring and fall. My economic and marital matters suffered severe hits, yet I still stand tall thanks to them.

2) A much maligned President, who to this day, has kept his promie to keep terrorists from attackiing America again. NOT ON MY WATCH has probably part of his evening prayer.

3) Our all volunteer military that chooses to STAND THE WATCH around the world, around the clock, around the year. A special salute to all of you. My continued prayers to all of you and your families, wherever you and they may be.

3a) For all of Americas Veterans, for without you, Thanksgiving, and all that America is, would (have) cease(d) to exist.

4) All of the men and women who wear the uniform of their state, county, city, town, and municipality. Whose sole mission in life is To Serve and Protect, whether Police Officer, Fire Fighter, paramedic, nurse.

4a) A special salute to the Men and Women of the Philadelphia Police Department as you grieve again this year. No city should have to endure what you have gone through. (live video 11/24 11:30a.m. EST)

5) All Americans who chose to exercise their most sacred civil LIBERTY, voting in the recent election, even if it wasn’t for my candidate. You voted, and that counts for something.

6) the people who still have the ability to participate in our economy as it struggles. A dinner out a week keeps fifteen people employed, even at McDonalds.

7) Turkey, cranberry, pumpkin, and all farmers, without whose yearly dedication to their calling allows us to continue, and pass on to our posterity, the tradition of Thanksgiving. PeTA (People eating Tasty Animals) are alive and well.

Prayers around to all of you for a safe and healthy celebration of Thanksgiving. Travel safely on the highways and byways of our great country.

If you are driving this weekend and forever in the future, try the tips in this video. I do it every day, and it’s amazingly accurate. I seldom use my brakes in rush hour and have NEVER been hit or done the hitting.

If you can read this, thank a teacher; If you can still read it in English, you’re welcome.

Deskpilot, AM(H)1 (AW), USN(Ret).

Merry Christmas to All