What A Snob!!

Ricky, Ricky, Ricky, you have some serious issues. When I see Mr. Santorum on television I often chuckle. But some could say the same about the guy that should be in the lead in my opinion- Mr. Ron Paul. As I move closer to the Libertarian side of the isle these types of statements are the reason why the republicans have turned into some strange party from the middle of the country. But for a presidential candidate to call the current president a “snob”, because he thinks that all citizens should try college is ludicrous.

Of course Ricky, you do not want your voters to be educated because they would not vote for you. They would continue their search for jobs that have been eliminated by greedy republicans that often outsource jobs, hire illegal immigrates, and simply only care about the shareholders. That is fine; that is how a capitalistic system works. Not only does Ricky believe that Mr. Obama is a “snob” but he believes that the “Liberal College Professor is trying to remake you in his image”. Really Ricky, this is what you believe?

So let me get this straight. A republican is not supportive of citizens attending college, and he has a problem with the professors. These statements have created a great disconnect and are also casting a dark cloud on the Republican Party. More proof that social warfare will be a big part of this year’s presidential election. Mr. Ricky also stated that he talked to some minorities, and they said that they do not want handouts like food stamps, but they want jobs. I bet they want better grocery stores to spend those food stamps, and I bet they also want to send their children to college.   

Of course Mr. Ricky, they want jobs. But in order to get a job in this new economy they better have an education. And I am sure that a G.E.D. or High School diploma is going to get them to the top of the resume pile. Epic fail, Mr. Ricky, epic fail, try again. The lack of an education is why our country is in this current situation. With K-12 schools leaving as many children behind as they can, and college tuition climbing, of course Ricky hates educated citizens. Mr. Santorum home schools his children, and I am sure there is some reasoning behind this. Maybe he understand that our educational system is a failure, and does not want to subject his children to the real role that school has started to play in our lives, a  place to socialize and find ourselves.

So if it takes a liberal college professor to turn the life around of an unprivileged individual then so be it. There is no reason for an attack on something that is positive for the whole country. Basically, so many so-called republicans vote against the same social programs that will help them. They fall to the same trap that many citizens do when it comes to political affiliation. Many minorities feel as if the Democratic Party is their party and a vast majority of Caucasians believe that the Republican Party is their party. And as we can see that has really worked well for our society.

Ricky, do me a favor tell your children to drop out and never attend college, tell  them that you are not going to give them any financial help and see how far they get in this new America. 

Don’t Ask, But I Will Tell

The don’t ask, don’t tell policy in the military is something that needs to be eliminated immediately. No matter what an individual’s sexual preference may be they should have the right to fight for this country. Religion must be separated from the policies that we all must live by. The fact remains that many inside the military want this policy repealed and eliminated. And living in a country that is dependent solely on the freedom of religion should also include those that do not believe in religion.

But the don’t ask, don’t tell policy is an issue that should stand alone and not be included in military spending. This is why our government is failing the people. Our government continues to clump other policies inside one bill. Why is the Dream Act included in a vote about military spending and policies? The Dream Act is a nightmare for American citizens and the illegal immigrants that are supported by this act.

The Dream Act offers illegal students the opportunity to become American citizens if they join the military or attend College. What is this? Some benefit for parents breaking the law? Where are the benefits for the American citizens that have broken the law? Is there some special law for children whose parents are murders or drug users and currently in jail? And why do we always have to do some backroom deal to address issues that are vitally important in our society? I thought that we were going to be more transparent. If you call clumping everything in one vote transparent then maybe the talks of one term are becoming more evident.

Just yesterday I saw a park full of illegal immigrants looking for work. It had been a while since I have seen images like this. I mean, it is not their fault that Americans would rather pay for cheaper labor. And the fact remains that corporations will always look for a way to make a profit. Should we allow this illegal behavior to continue and be supported? I mean, these illegal aliens were standing two blocks away from the Court House while police officers are waiting to give people speeding tickets; people who are already paying enough taxes to support a small militia. They could round these individuals up, run a background check, take some fingerprints, and input them in the national database. But this would take to much work in the Texas heat.

The Dream Act makes it mandatory for illegal alien students to attend college or join the military. This is proof that our government sees citizens, legal or illegal, as tools to do their dirty work. They would rather build a larger army and create more debt with college loans then help the citizens that have done everything right to become a citizen. This is worse then when republican president Ronal Regan, waged war on drugs and then gave millions of illegal aliens amnesty.

Why do we need of 159 Billion dollars for two wars and one was officially called completed? 159 Billion dollars could do a lot of work in fixing failing schools, decrease the violence in some communities, and create opportunities for individuals that really need it. But no, our government would rather play war games in the mountains, stop people with different sexual preferences from joining the military, and spread Western Philosophies around the world even if the are proven to be failures.

I do support my troops, but they did not make the call to fight a war that the Soviets could not even win. I do not think that all illegals should be shipped out and sent back but rather documented and order to stand in line to become citizens, and their children should also have to do the same, no matter if they were born here or not. But I am not in support of creating a program that benefits the children of people that have broken the law. We have to change and not believe in one party over another. Our values should lead us not religion, not sexual preferences, and no way should corporations continue to run politics.

Democrats and Republicans need to be ashamed of themselves right now. I am upset with the government and the certain policies that are being put in place. I have said this before, and I will say it again- they are the puppets and the real leaders have not been shown. Question why we still fight over who sleeps with whom and really- if you are that caught up in another individual’s sex life then yours must be lacking.

Military spending, don’t ask, don’t tell, and the Dream Act are three different issues, and there is no reason they should all be treated as one. I say thank you to anyone that wants to fight for this country, but I also want say that the average citizen needs to fight as well for our government to stop talking and get something done- and now.