Another program gone while

Thanks for visiting. I have been busy with Twitter and Facebook and work and have neglected my blog and all the follower.  How much can a girl do? geezzzzzzzzzz

After reading the paper this morning, loving placed on my desk by my husband - words for me to note circled in dark yellow magic marker, I decided to share a piece found in the opinion section.
IRS, AP, and Benghazi aside, all government is local and once a policy or program is put into play, it is sure to grow and become like all the rest; blooded, understaffed, under financed, and poorly run.  That said, I do believe that today much of the mistakes made by government is because of the size and the ineptitude of those running these programs.  Good intentions, more than not, develop into a program that is uncontrollable and mismanaged because of pure size, unaccountability for bad decisions thrown in for good measure!
Like restrictions for smokers and safety programs for those who will not abide by them anyway, recycling has grown and is now a demand.............disabled, elderly, blind, be damned!!!!

Letter to the editor: Big Brother is Watching You

An average Salem couple is enjoying a beautiful summer day, when:
Knock, knock. “I am the recycle police, and I am here to inspect your blue bins, which are not out with your regular trash.”
“Oh my,” said Peter Worrisome. “Why is he here? What have we done wrong?”
His partner, Mary, replied, “I warned you that failure to put out the recyclables in the proper bin would bring down the wrath of the city upon us. You have to put out more than just beer cans, which get stolen by the pickers. We need a cat or dog that eats from canned food so we can put out the cans, instead of these dry food packets. You also need to take a couple things from the neighbor, who puts his recyclables out the night before collection.”
“But I thought that we were doing pretty well with the voluntary program,” Peter replied.
“We were, but now the state has extra money to hire more people to inspect our trash, so they have been able to make this a mandatory program,” Mary replied.
“Hey!” Peter exclaimed, “Why is the person wearing a suit that looks like tin foil?”
“Oh,” Mary replied. “That is his recycled materials uniform. It is supposed to deflect heat and criticism. You had better get the door as I heard they are only going to give us eight warnings. In the meantime, washing out this jar of peanut butter is more difficult than I thought.”
Welcome to the 2013 Orwellian Salem.
Stephen Delaney

Has Our Government Gotten Too Large

     Three highly publicized cases are in the news of late and none of them look favorably on our law enforcement agencies, of which we have many:

Ohio

Officials said the three women were at times bound in chains or rope and endured starvation, beatings, sexual assaults and in the case of one of them, several miscarriages deliberately induced by their captor.
Their imprisonment came to an end on Monday after neighbors, drawn to the house by cries for help, broke through a door to rescue Amanda Berry, whose disappearance in 2003 the day before her 17th birthday was widely publicized in the local media.

       It has been said that calls went to the police department on more than one occasion but for ten years these poor girls had no help from FBI or local police.  Thank God a brave hero took matters into his own hands, laws be damned, and helped one girl escape which in turn brought the case into the public eye.  Let us just see how the perpetrator and his accomplished are further taken care of by taxpayers and if justice will be served.

Boston

Katherine Russell, who continues to face questions from the US authorities, added Joshua Dratel to her legal team, her lawyer Amato DeLuca said. Dratel's "unique, specialised experience" will help ensure that Russell "can assist in the ongoing investigation in the most constructive way possible", said DeLuca.
Dratel has represented a number of terrorism suspects in US federal courts and military commissions, including Guantánamo Bay detainee David Hicks, who attended an al-Qaida-linked training camp in Afghanistan.

 
       Here again, the authorities, all of them, dropped the proverbial ball and people did die.  These young men were not watched and in fact were supported by the taxpayer for years.  Did the police officers even find the second bomber, no, an alert citizen found him hiding in his back yard in his boat.
Why did not the police look themselves into the back yard sheds and boats????  These murders will also be well represented and spend years in our court system which again will keep many an officer, FBI, and judge occupied.

Washington
 Three brave whistleblowers came forward on Wednesday and confirmed that there was, in fact, a firm “stand down” order given after the U.S. compound in Benghazi came under attack. Whistleblower Gregory Hicks, the former deputy chief of mission in Libya and the highest ranking official in the country at the time of the attacks, testified that he was “effectively” demoted shortly after questioning talking points that later proved to be demonstrably false. Hicks also revealed that he was told not to speak with an investigating Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) alone.

       Third case where people lied and people died.  Did the 'public service' workers do there job?
is it just ineptitude or is the quality of the government employee surpassed only by the numbers of them.  This story will continue for months again and people will continue to lie and cover their asses.
Will the president be vindicated, yes.  Did Hillary lie, oh, what she has not lied before?  All politicians lie, that is how they stay in office for year after year (Mark Sanford).  Hell, even Senator Kennedy killed a woman and managed to stay in office.  It is not who you are but what you give out that matters.  And as far as the police departments, I expect more than to hire more cops and to give out more parking tickets.  Don't tell me there is just not enough of you if those who are on the job, just do it!!!!

and again........................

Drugs, cash & EBT card: Detective says DTA dropped ball in raid

Bolling and Beckel fire back at Jon Stewart

Bolling and Beckel fire back at Jon Stewart: Comedian riles up the 'The Five' and they respond

     Sometimes Beckel does get it................

Boston Strong.................

    Well you know what has been happening in my city for the past week.  The Boston Marathon bombing is a sad case and will continue to be in the headlines for weeks, if not months to come.
    None of my family was involved in this tragedy but I have been keeping up with the case and the victims and twittering updates.
    It is always interesting in these terrible cases to watch the 'spin' on the different mainstream media outlets and also to watch the politicians take their photo ops.
   The one worry I have is that more liberties will be given up in the name of the Patriot Act.  I myself find it even more important for one to be in the position to protecting themselves.  We will see more attacks on our country and on our way of life and with this administration and it's followers ready to open the flood gates to immigration, more the case of never giving up your 2nd Amendment or any right at that. Stay well, and always ask questions.

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday the country’s interpretation of the Constitution will “have to change” to allow for greater security to stave off future attacks.

And another thing.............

 This was in my mail box this morning, if you agree with it, you're welcome to it.

 

WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT, DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?

'My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of the Iraq regime has been completed.
Since Congress does not want to spend any more money on this war, our mission in Iraq is complete.
This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American forces from Iraq. This action will be complete within 30 days. It is now time to begin the reckoning.
Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of countries which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict. This list is short. The United Kingdom, Spain, Bulgaria, Australia, and Poland are some of the countries listed there.
The other list contains every one not on the first list. Most of the world's nations are on that list. My press secretary will be distributing copies of both lists later this evening.
Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to those nations on List 2 ceases indefinitely. The money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the costs of the Iraqi war. THEN EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER It'll GO TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SO IT WON'T GO BROKE IN 20 YEARS.
The American people are no longer going to pour money into third world Hell holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.
 Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France.
In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at home. On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Screw with us and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends from the face of the earth.
Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France or maybe China.
I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with France, and Russia. Thanks for all your help, comrades. We are retiring from NATO as well.
I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the many UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two unpaid parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch you’re precious Benzes, Beamers and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in the world. I love New York.
A special note to our neighbors: Canada is on List 2. Since we are likely to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not pissing us off for a change.
Mexico is also on List 2. Its president and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple thousand extra tanks and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to put 'em? Yep, border security.
Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty - starting now.
We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we'll be drilling for oil in Alaska -which will take care of this country's oil needs for decades to come. If you're an environmentalist who opposes this decision, I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move there.
It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by saying,'darn tootin'.
Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America. It is time to eliminate homelessness in America. To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thank you guys. We owe you and we won't forget.
To the nations on List 2, a final thought: You might want to learn to speak Arabic.
God bless America. Thank you and good night.
If you can read this in English, thank a soldier. 

From Boston: it was Patriot's Day

     I have lived 20 miles outside of Boston my whole life.  I have never attended the marathon but know many who have and who have also participated in the race.
    The first thing I thought of when this disaster hits is where the family might be on this beginning day of school vacation week.  Then I prayed for the families involved in this senseless act of terror.  And this morning I am just really angry as I sit at my desk at work.
    I have been focused the last few weeks on the new laws that will soon be upon us because of the shootings in Newtown. Again, not to take away from the tragedies we deal with in this country but what would it be like if the progressives have their way and no one was allowed to have a weapon to defend and protect.  We will not profile, we will not detain illegals on the streets, politicians and judges eliminate the death penalty from our court system and we, the legal citizens, are asked not to protect ourselves at best and turned into the criminal at worst if we do not favor more gun control. 
   Patriot's day will continue as a holiday and the reenactment will continue on Lexington Green.  Here's hopes that Americans will not allow more liberties to be taken away in the name of some heartless doings of some crazy person or some terrorist group of people. Our country is in decline and we need to face the fact and we need to prepare for what is coming next.