Jimmy Fitz

A Trend That Will Continue.

The illegal immigration issue is far from over. Since August of last year I have recieved a total of 860 alerts from google on this issue. These alerts cover both sides of the issue but more and more of them are pertaining to stories originating at the state level of government.

Just today I was alerted to a story from BlueRidgeNow.com titled “Groups push for approval of illegal immigrant bill“. It seems the good people of North Carolina are a little bit concerned that a bill signed into law recently in South Carolina will force the illegals in South Carolina to go North into North Carloina. The bill in South Carolina will temporarily shut down and fine businesses that hire illegal immigrants, and also bans illegal immigrants from attending public colleges,  I can’t blame them for thinking this way because that is exactly what is going to happen. So the good people of North Carolina are now rallying the Democratic leaders in the North Carolina Legislature to pass laws that will curb illegal immigrants access to state services.

Stories like these are popping up all over the place. States are now having to deal with the issue of illegal immigrants because the Federal Government is not doing its job. What will it take to get our elected officials to finally come to the table, get honest and deal with this issue. In short a miracle.

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The Issue Of Iran

President Bush is in Europe for what will probably be the last time while he is still President. On his agenda are a couple of items of note. At least I think so. One of the items of discussion for the President is Zimbabwe. I’m glad that they are going to talk about that while he is in Europe anything that the Europeans and the US can do to help facilitate democracy in that country will be a good thing. But the item I think is much more important and interesting is the Iran issue. What do we do about Iran?

Right now President Bush and the Europeans are set to supplement UN sanctions with “additional measures” to pressure Iran to abandon uranium enrichment, this according to a draft joint statement. I think that is great but I don’t think it will be enough. The Iranians under the direction of Mahm?d Ahmadinej?d have made alot of threats, have refused to come clean about its nuclear intentions and have provided arms and money to groups and individuals who have killed Americans. The last one is the one that angers me the most.

If one truly looks up all the things this man has said it should become crystal clear to them that this man is not all there. Here are just a sampling of quotes by Mahm?d Ahmadinej?d:

• “Anybody who recognizes Israel will burn in the fire of the Islamic nation’s fury,”
• “Iran is ready to transfer nuclear know-how to the Islamic countries due to their need.”
• “Remove Israel before it is too late and save yourself from the fury of regional nations.”
• “In Iran we don’t have homosexuals like in your country.”
• “As the Imam said, Israel must be wiped off the map.”
• “Is it possible for us to witness a world without America and Zionism? You should know that this slogan, this goal, can certainly be achieved.”
• The following letter was sent from Ahmadinejad to German Chancellor Angela Merkel in July 2006: “I have no intention of arguing about the Holocaust. But, does it not stand to reason that some victorious countries of World War II intended to create an alibi on the basis of which they could continue keeping the defeated nations of World War II indebted to them. Their purpose has been to weaken their morale and their inspiration in order to obstruct their progress and power. In addition to the people of Germany, the peoples of the Middle East have also borne the brunt of the Holocaust. By raising the necessity of settling the survivors of the Holocaust in the land of Palestine, they have created a permanent threat in the Middle East in order to rob the people of the region of the opportunities to achieve progress.”
• “We thank God that our enemies are idiots”

One more thing that makes this man dangerous is his belief in the reappearance of the 12th Imam. I’m sure there are many Shiite believers in the 12th Imam but I doubt many of them would try to do anything to facilitate the coming of the 12th Imam. Mahm?d Ahmadinej?d would and has made references to that. According to Bernard Lewis, a professor emeritus of Near Eastern studies at Princeton University, “Aug. 22 this year corresponds to the 27th day of the month of Rajab of the year 1427 on the Islamic calendar, which is when Muslims commemorate the flight of the prophet Muhammad on a winged horse to Jerusalem and then to heaven and back.”

Aug. 22, Lewis said, could provide an opportune moment for Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to set in motion the return of the 12th Imam, whom Shiites believe will forever end the struggle between good and evil in the last days. Lewis went further to say that “Mr. Ahmadinejad and his followers clearly believe that this time is now, and that the terminal struggle has already begun and is indeed well advanced, It may even have a date, indicated by several references by the Iranian president to giving his final answer to the U.S. about nuclear development by Aug. 22.”

Kind of scary.

Anyway, President Bush and the Europeans are set to supplement UN sanctions with “additional measures”. Whatever that means I am not too sure. I do know that Iran has told Iranian banks to transfer assets and investments from European banks to Iran’s central bank. Seems they are preparing for something. I wonder how this will affect our economy.

I do not know what the future holds for Iran and its relations with the US and Europe. I do believe if we need to use military force it will happen before President Bush gets out. Simply because we know Barack will not do it and McCain would have reservations also. I’m going with a mid August date for the invasion of Iran. I am not a war monger and do not wish this to happen but although I do not agree with the President on the majority of his foreign policies I think Iran is too dangerous to leave alone.

The President of Iran has said that he will share with Islamic countries Iran’s nuclear knowledge. That basically means that if Iran does have the bomb or is close to having it, it won’t take too much time for some terrorists to also have it. It is time for us to stop being wimps and take this guy out. If not for his intentions for destroying the world then for supplying all the arms and money to the terrorists in Iraq and elswhere who have killed American forces with Iranian made bombs, explosives and ammunition.

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The Oil Game

Gas prices are now averaging over $4.00 a gallon and they are going to go higher. Who knows, the prices are  probably heading to $5.00 per gallon. I hope I am wrong about that but it seems that they may. If you ask the average American what the reason for the high prices are you will get a number of answers from greedy oil companies, greedy Arabs, greedy speculators, shortages and a few other hypothesis. There is one thing for sure and that is there is no good or justifiable reason for the spike in prices. This is not to say that there aren’t any good reason for higher prices because there are. But the good reasons do not justify the amount of the higher prices. Problem is there isn’t much we can do about it as citizens.

Good Reason Why Gas Prices Are Higher Number One:

Basically the dollar is worthless. As our dollar has lost value the cost of oil goes up. This is because oil is traded in dollars. To put it simply the dollar only buys about half as much as it use to.

Good Reason Number Two:

Up until 1983 the selling of crude oil futures did not exist but now it is used as a financial tool. Because of the current economy and market it is a good alternative to buying stocks. Problem is it is kind of a viscous cycle too. Institutional investors start buying oil as a safe place to put their money, right now it is safer than the dollar or the stock market. Problem is that is pushes the price of oil up.

Good Reason Number Three:

OPEC! (The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is probably getting use to the prices and the cash rolling into their coffers. So even if the prices do begin to come down don’t ever think you  are going to see the prices of 3 years ago. OPEC has too much power to allow that to happen.

One thing I haven’t talked about is the supply and demand part of the price. I haven’t because it has no bearing on the prices today. The United States has ample supplies right now and the price is still going up. This is why I said earlier that “there is no good or justifiable reason for the spike in prices”. It is understandable that the prices should have gone up some considering the value of the dollar, the crude oil futures and OPEC, but no this high.

So what is the solution? There is a simple solution but it is one that will require congress to have some guts. We need to send a message out that our country will do whatever it needs to ensure that our energy needs will be met and will always be met. We need to start allowing our oil Companies to start drilling in ANWR, We need to start drilling off shore, we basically need to start drilling everywhere we know there is oil. Just signaling to the rest of the world that we are willing to do that and beginning to follow through will bring the prices of oil down fast. And they will do so before we even put the first drill into the ground. At the same time we can make a decision to invest in our future and fund research and development of alternative sources of energy.

It’s an easy to understand plan and one that will work but there is one problem with this. We have created laws that prohibit us from being self sufficient. This is why we need a Congress that has the guts to tell the environmental extremists to go for a walk. We have basically done this to ourselves. We have put our economy, our jobs, our happiness and our security at stake by listening to enviroidiots with their false data.

Personally I like the standard of living that we have enjoyed here in the US and I am hoping that we get some real leaders down to Washington fast to tackle this problem. I am a bit worried though. The prospects for president don’t do not inspire in me the faith I wish I could have.

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Thank God US climate bill dies, But Keep Praying

The US senate killed a carbon-capping bill aimed at curbing climate change today and thank God they did. For all you who are unaware there is something you need to know. It’s time to wake up people global warming is a scam.

Who am I to say this? Well nobody, but I probably know as much about climate change or global warming as Al Gore. But that aside there is a growing number of scientists who agree with me (or who I should say I agree with them) …. at least 31,000 of them and they signed a petition stating just that. That the “global warming” crisis is not happening, is not true, and has no real science to back it up.

They have also tried to contact Al Gore about the numerous very serious incorrect claims in his movie but alas, Al just won’t respond. And speaking of Al’s fictional movie about global warming did you know that a judge in the UK issued a decision on the movie. Yup it is true. The movie is no longer allowed to be shown in public schools without a major disclaimer first. The Judge Mr Justice Barton pointed out that the “apocalyptic vision” presented in the film was politically partisan and not an impartial analysis of the science of climate change. He also stated that “It is plainly, as witnessed by the fact that it received an Oscar this year for best documentary film, a powerful, dramatically presented and highly professionally produced film,” he said in his ruling. “It is built around the charismatic presence of the ex-Vice-President, Al Gore, whose crusade it now is to persuade the world of the dangers of climate change caused by global warming. Mr Justice Barton also pointed out the following facts:

• The claim that sea levels could rise by 20ft “in the near future” was dismissed as “distinctly alarmist”. Such a rise would take place “only after, and over, millennia”. “The Armageddon scenario he predicts, inso-far as it suggests that sea level rises of seven metres might occur in the immediate future, is not in line with the scientific consensus.”
• Mr Gore’s suggestion that the Gulf Stream, that warms up the Atlantic ocean, would shut down was contradicted by the International Panel on Climate Change’s assessment that it was “very unlikely” to happen.
• The drying of Lake Chad, the loss of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snows and Hurricane Katrina were all blamed by Mr Gore on climate change but the judge said the scientific community had been unable to find evidence to prove there was a direct link. The drying of Lake Chad, the judge said, was “far more likely to result from other factors, such as population increase and overgrazing, and regional climate variability”.
• The judge also said there was no proof to support a claim that polar bears were drowning while searching for icy habitats melted by global warming. The only drowned polar bears the court was aware of were four that died following a storm.

There is more but the bottom line is that a judge in the UK and over 31,000 US Scientists agree that there is no scientific backing of the so called Global Warming crisis.

So I guess the next question would be why is there a global warming crisis? I think the first answer to that goes back to the old saying “follow the money”. There are many people, corporations and governments that can turn this global warming crisis into good ole cash. and at the same time destroy the US Economy. Just some food for thought.

As for the US Senates vote I’m glad they killed the bill today, I am just not sure that will be the case after a new president takes office. Both Barack and McCain seem to have bought into the global warming craze.

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The Insanity Of Our Laws

I think we as a country have lost our minds. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed one of the masterminds of the 9-11 attacks is going to get access to classified information that Americans can’t get even with the freedom of information act. All he had to do was promise he would safeguard that information during his tribunal. This deal comes as Khalid Sheikh Mohammed wants to represent himself at the tribunal. Okay, so here we have a man who wants to be executed so he can be a martyr. A man who has admitted to being one of the masterminds behind the 9-11 attacks. A man who told a US military tribunal he personally beheaded Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl and has probably killed many many more. A man like this and he gets access to classified information? Is there something wrong with this picture? I think so.

This is actually some what normal for the United States these days. Criminals, murderers, rapists and perverts are always using our own laws to circumvent justice or to at least delay, sometimes by years the carrying out of justice. So although it does surprise me to have read about Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and the ruling that will allow him to have access to classified information, it really shouldn’t have. Like his American counterparts Mohammed has just learned how to play the system.

I hope and pray for the day that situations like this are a thing of the past. Personally I believe that since he is not a US Citizen and further is a self admitted murderous terrorist he should in no way be allowed to have access to anything accept for food and water. No lawyers, no appeals, no tribune, nothing. He should just rot in his cell until the day comes to meet him maker. And on that note, I think we should give him his wish and send him off to see Allah.

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Hartford Hit And Run Indicative Of American Values

It’s 5:45 pm on May 30th. You are a 78 year old man who just bought some milk and you are walking back home. Suddenly two cars come speeding down the street. One swerves and misses you the other hits you and throws you into the air. Both cars leave the scene of the accident, leaving you paralyzed on the ground. To make things worse as you lay there in the middle of the street people in their cars just pass by you like your not there. And to make it even worse pedestrians and eye witnesses stand to the side of the street just looking at you. Nobody comes over to see if your okay.

I would like to think that this is an isolated incident in America. But I am afraid it is not. It seems Americans never want to get involved. Yeah sure they want to watch any and all drama that may unfold in front of their eyes but they do not want to get involved. This accident that happened in Hartford, CT was just “eye candy” for the people who drove by and who stood to the side of the road. It is a sad testament to the breakdown of the American society. A Society that was built on helping one another. Not today though.

To see the video click here.

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McCain Has Work To Do

John McCain has a few problems and they could interfere with his bid for the white house. Problem number one: If you are a true Republican, a true conservative you know that McCain is not. He is as the saying goes a RINO (Republican In Name Only).  This is a major problem for McCain. He needs the true conservative vote to win and he is having problems getting the conservatives behind him. This is evident by the fact that his coffers are not as deep as he needs them to be especially going up against Barack who’s coffers are full and are going to over flow. Barack seems to have the golden touch when it comes to fund raising and John, well, doesn’t. This is very important because Barack at this time does not need to wait for the matching funds from the government to begin his offensive in the media.

Another problem of John McCain’s is that he has now gone back to the idea of amnesty for illegal aliens. Go ahead and try to pin him down on this issue. He never answers a question directly. And everyone knows that he has now lied about his position on amnesty. He talks about securing the border first in an attempt to make him look tough on the issue but his plan really includes giving amnesty to all the illegals here now afterthe border is secured. This is not what the American people want. They want a secure border and all the illegals to get the hell out of the country. No amnesty for anyone.

Another issue for McCain is his opponent. The democrats, thanks to Hillary being the buffoon that she is, have had the media spotlight pretty much to themselves. Yes, you do hear about McCain on the news but it is almost like they talk about him in passing. Mr. McCain needs to get much more media coverage. It is sad but there are many Americans who are just now going to start paying attention to the election. and many more who will not pay attention until it is almost time to vote. McCain needs to get himself injected into the media much more and he needs to do it fast.

There is also the age factor. John McCain is old, Barack is young. This could be a factor in the polling booths across America. John needs to pick a younger (not hard to do) credible running mate to ease concerns about his age. America needs to know should John have any problems there is someone there we can trust to take over for him.

There are many issues that are shortcomings for McCain but I think the biggest problem he has is the trust issue. People just don’t seem to trust him. You can go out and say all the “right” things you want. You can go out an make all the promises you want but people are fickle and if they don’t trust you your done. McCain has been wishy washy on a number of issues and has of late been beginning to get a reputation for going back on his word, for saying what he thinks people want to hear even if he doesn’t believe it himself. McCain needs desperately to work on this other wise he will not make it to the White House.

John needs to listen to the people that will elect him. He needs to not have the superiority complex he has and stop thinking Americans are stupid and he can say whatever he wants. Sadly I do not think that is going to happen. Like Hillary, McCain has a pretty big ego one that is not going to deflate any time soon.

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The Dream Team, What A Nightmare

There has been so much talk about The Dream Team. You know the idea put forward by Hillary fanatics that if Barack were to pick Hillary as his running mate the Democrats would sew up the election and win the White House. First of all I don’t believe the pairing of these two would ensure a win to the white house. Second, if it did I think it would be a nightmare and not “The Dream Team”.

When it comes to the Clinton’s there is never any team involved Imagine four years of trying to keep Hillary quiet as Veep and while doing that also trying to keep Bill out of the papers or assaulting the female White House workers. Barack wouldn’t be able to focus on his job as President with the two of them always scheming and conniving in the background.

Hillary has too strong a personality to settle for second fiddle. Bill loves attention and the two of them in the white house would definetly be too much for Barack. About the only good having the three of them there is to provide fodder for the news and blogs. Nobody would take the Office of President seriously and the White House would become something like the TV reality show “Big Brother”. The only problem would be that no-one would get voted out.

I have also wondered when the phone rings at three AM, who will be the one answering it? Will there be a fight for it? Hillary definetly thinks she is better qualified to answer that phone. She already knows where it is and therefore would have a head start. Another question one might want to ponder is who’s health care proposal’s would go forward. Barack doesn’t like the idea Hillary’s plan of forcing people to pay for health insurance but he doesn’t really have a policy of his own. As a matter of fact Barack up to this point has not really defined for us what any of his policies would really be. Does that mean if “The Dream Team” were to make it to the White House that we would get all of Hillary’s policies by default? Now that is kind of scary!

No, what we need is a president who is going to turn things around for our country. Personally I don’t think Barack is the man for that job. (Side note: I don’t think McCain is either.) But if Hillary and Bill are there too we are definetly screwed. Yup, you heard me, …. SCREWED. So Barack if you are reading this, and I know your not, please do not pick Hillary as your running mate. You will end up looking like a fool and you will destroy our country.

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Hillary, Please Go Away, Please

Last night I thought Democrats would be happy. It was finally over. Obama had the nomination all sewed up and like most people I figured Hillary would do the right thing finally and concede defeat and start trying to mend the democrat fences she oh so maliciously pushed down during the primary campaigning. But nope, not Hillary. Even though she admitted Barak Obama had won the nomination she said “”This has been a long campaign, and I will be making no decisions tonight.” What decision? There is no decision to make. She lost, it’s over, the fat lady has sung or in Hillary’s case maybe whined.

Instead of doing the right thing for the democrat party and conceding defeat and telling her fanatics to get behind Barak for the good of the party and the country she told them to go to hillaryclinton.com. Why? Because as she said, “I want to hear from you,”. I’ll tell you what she really wants to hear. She wants to hear the cha-ching of money still coming into her coffers. She wants to possibly be on the ticket as veep. Maybe she wants a major role in the DNC Convention. She wants to come out as a major player in the future. The bottom line: She wants money and power. It is that simple.

So Hillary will continue to be a thorn in Barak’s side and she will continue to keep the Democrat Party in disarray. I’m sure Rush Limbaugh has the largest smile of his life this morning and I am sure the phrase “Operation Chaos” will come up numerous times today on his radio show.

I have to be honest I am no fan of Barak’s either and for that matter I don’t particularly care for McCain either but Hillary needs to leave the party. She needs to go back to the senate and just let Barak and McCain battle it out. But will she? NO, she won’t.

I am hoping that Barak has the testicular fortitude to resist putting Hillary on the ballot with him. It would be such a disaster and no it is not the so called “dream ticket”. It would be better classified as the “nightmare ticket” because if she is on the ticket we will never here what Barack really stands for from his mouth. It will still be the Hillary show and all things Hillary will be what is talked about instead of what Barack will do for us as president. Further if the nightmare ticket does come to be and if they were to win the result would be Bill and Hillary undermining Barack’s presidency. Barack and Hillary are not a pair that could ever work together. Hillary’s ego is too large to sit quietly in the background and allow Barack to tend to his duties as a president.

With all this said, and I could say alot more I humbly ask this one question. Hillary could you please just go away. The majority of us are tired of you and personally I don’t care that you had to spend alot of your own money on a campaign that was terribly flawed from the start.

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Thought Of The Day

>????????llegal aliens are only coming to America to do the jobs us Americans don’t want to do then why isn’t there an illegal alien in my kitchen doing the dishes?

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