Sustaining America Forever

Occasionally you have to demolish the arguments of people whom you agree with and this is one of those occasions. Californians for Population Stabilization is a good group, calling for control of the border and controls and limits on immigration. Sensible, especially if you live in California and want a good future for your children and grandchildren.

There are plenty of good arguments against uncontrolled immigration, among them crime statistics, hospital closings, identity theft, tax losses, wage suppression, the cost of bilingual education, strain on social support infrastructures, and diminishing opportunities for native-born US citizens.

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A Picture Worth a Thousand Words

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 No need to say more, this says it all.

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Love the Rain

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Love Reign O’er Me 

Only love
Can make it rain
The way the beach is kissed by the sea
Only love
Can make it rain
Like the sweat of lovers
Laying in the fields.

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Checking back in

I checked out from news, from blogs, and from the election cycle a while, but now I am back, refreshed and feeling great.

While I was gone a few things occurred, the Madrassa destroyed in Bajaur, as Bill Roggio has ably reported on, the sad remarks from Senator Kerry, who dishonors his office every time he opens his mouth. The Stem cell stalking horse turned out to be a sad, sway-backed hag, and post-Ramadan violence is subsiding.

In the war on terror there has been again a shift, but I will write more on that later. Good to be back, the next few days are going to be light for posts however, we are going into a release weekend where I work.

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New Message From Mullah Omar

omar bin laden.jpgAfter a spate of communications in late September and early October, Al Qaeda and Taliban communications have been quiet the past few days until now. Mullah Omar has sent his usual Eid message, promising more resistance.

 

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Lieberman in the Catbird Seat

Joe_Lieberman_official_portrait.jpgSenator Joseph Lieberman from Connecticut has jumped to an impressive 17 point lead over his opponent, Ned Lamont, who ousted him from his party in the contentious primaries earlier this year. Joe is in great position, as his  opponent’s and the DailyKOS grassroots campaign’s bubble is not only bursting, but looking like it will stick to their face rather messily.

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Dr Blake

thor.jpgI read this when I was very young and I  came across it again while trolling through Wikipedia. I’m parking this here because today was a good day, and this brings back fond memories of simpler times.

Thor as he first appeared was a twist on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: instead of the weak Dr. Blake turning into a monster, he turned into a hero who saved the earth from an alien invasion. The stuff to thrill small lads, but… Thor had character, and some of mine I got here — strange indeed how those things go. Thanks Stan Lee, and to others who will go un-named on this day.

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Iranian Narrowband Internet Revolution

iran372.jpgIn a brilliant move, Ahmadinejad has introduced new internet technology to the people of Iran — it’s the dawn of NarrowBAND! Member countries of the EU think it’s such a great idea that they are trying the same but by requiring licenses for broadband content instead of using Ahmadinejad’s revolutionary new thinband technology. 

Sarcasm aside, this is about freedom and reality. Tyrannical regimes always want to repress the free flow of information because they live in fragile governing structures that can’t withstand the light of day. It always fails. In the end and over time freedom and reality always prevail.

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Why is This Man Not Smiling?

frownyreid.jpgIt has nothing to do with the fact that his shady land deals are coming to the light of the ethics committee, instead, it’s all about the economy and the elections. For some great analysis, illustrations, and excellent research, please stop by Doug Ross’ place.

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Washout in Keystone Canyon

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My sister sent me some great pictures of Keystone Canyon on the way to Valdez, Alaska,  I thought I would share a couple of them. 

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