Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Obama's Sins Emerging Clearly
Obfuscation Tactics
Let me see, how many obfuscation tactics are available to deflect the import of documented sins if one is totally ruthless? Here is a short and incomplete list that can appear at any stage in any order! These tactics hold for office holders and for defenders of the faith! Some have already appeared!
1. Shoot the messenger! First thing they do; check!
2. Shoot the author! Second thing!; check!
3. Call the collected data a “hit piece” by biased people!; check!
4. Call the evidence to be somehow tainted!; TBD
5. Pick one accusation and find a supposed flaw, which is then used to try to discredit the entire set; TBD
6. Assure the silence of key potential witnesses; UNKN
7. Stonewall each accusation, and hide the data; UNKN
8. Blanket denials, lies and destroy the evidence (illegal in itself!); UNKN
9. Use executive privelege to deny access to data; check
10. Simply deny access and ignore court orders, etc; check
11. Bush did it; check
12. Bush did it too!; check
13. Other excuses; TBD
13. Clinton did it; check
14. X group or X individual did it, not me; check
15. Mount a counter argument that deflects the thrust; check
16. Assume the authority and challenge questioners; check
17. Publish counter reports from a biased perspective; check
18. Tie up the arguments in definitional problems and legal snares; check
19. Tie up the arguments in alternate interpretations of laws; check
Instances of most of these tactics are documented in Limbaugh’s book: “Crimes Against Liberty.”
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Let me see, how many obfuscation tactics are available to deflect the import of documented sins if one is totally ruthless? Here is a short and incomplete list that can appear at any stage in any order! These tactics hold for office holders and for defenders of the faith! Some have already appeared!
1. Shoot the messenger! First thing they do; check!
2. Shoot the author! Second thing!; check!
3. Call the collected data a “hit piece” by biased people!; check!
4. Call the evidence to be somehow tainted!; TBD
5. Pick one accusation and find a supposed flaw, which is then used to try to discredit the entire set; TBD
6. Assure the silence of key potential witnesses; UNKN
7. Stonewall each accusation, and hide the data; UNKN
8. Blanket denials, lies and destroy the evidence (illegal in itself!); UNKN
9. Use executive privelege to deny access to data; check
10. Simply deny access and ignore court orders, etc; check
11. Bush did it; check
12. Bush did it too!; check
13. Other excuses; TBD
13. Clinton did it; check
14. X group or X individual did it, not me; check
15. Mount a counter argument that deflects the thrust; check
16. Assume the authority and challenge questioners; check
17. Publish counter reports from a biased perspective; check
18. Tie up the arguments in definitional problems and legal snares; check
19. Tie up the arguments in alternate interpretations of laws; check
Instances of most of these tactics are documented in Limbaugh’s book: “Crimes Against Liberty.”
Reply
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Labels: Blockers, Corruption, Democrats, Fiscal Responsibility, Honesty, Integrity, Limbaugh, Obama, Politics and Iraq, Radicalism
Friday, September 04, 2009
Obama's First Months
It is a simple score:
Foreign Policy: F
Islam Policy: F
Health Policy: F
Stimulus: F
Budget: F-
WH Hires: F
Mug shots: F
GWOT: F-
Trust: F
Calming Fear: F
Clunkers: F
Cap&Trade: F-
Honesty: F
Friends: F-
Debt: F-
Most Other: F
So far, he is the worst President I have ever known; including LBJ, Clinton, and Carter, although they, too, rank way down.
Labels: GWOT, Honesty, hypocrisy, Integrity, Obama, Radicalism, Stimulus
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Where Was Obama Born?
Phillip Berg is suing Obama to force Obama to show his proper birth certificate and other records that prove he was native born. That Obama is fighting this with all of his means is very telling indeed. The link is to the The American Thinker site where a You Tube video featuring Berg can be viewed.
The suit is awating the judge's decision on a dismissal motion from Obama's lawyers. It is not clear whether this suit can be decided before the election, but it is potentially destructive of Obama's candidacy: an outcome devoutly to be wished. We do not want an unconstitutional president voted into office.
Labels: Honesty, hypocrisy, Integrity, Obama, Origins
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Obama the Expedient
Where the leading candidate chops off a head.
Does anyone really believe Obama now? He has earned the title "The Expedient" for his oft delayed repudiation of his 20-year Pastor-- Wright. It all smacks of chicanery and reluctant recognition that Wright had become a political liability (which he certainly has!), so off with his head!
But, you see, he loves Wright! Once Obama is safely in the White House, they will again be busom friends. Bet on it!
Power corrupts, and it is nowhere more evident than in the race for president. Who gets trampled, and whose head is chopped off is simply whoever gets in the way.
(For that matter, Clinton is no slouch either in chopping heads off: Democratic Expediency! )
A pox on both their houses.
Labels: Clinton, hypocrisy, Integrity, Obama
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Hillary Lies!
A Hillary Lie is No Surprise!
We have been treated to a full-blown Hillary lie two times now, if not more! She described her arrival in Bosnia under sniper fire in graphic terms, trying, I suppose, to enhance her credentials as tested under fire. The problem is, it never happened. CBS and Sinbad both have shown pictorially and verbally that there was no sniper fire upon Hillary's arrival. Today, she says that she "misspoke" for the first time in 12 years. Problem with that is she told the same lie last year in a speech, and we don't know in how many other engagements she has used that lie to gain sympathy for her candidacy.
So this is the caliber of person that we must vote for in the forthcoming election? She will indeed do anything to gain power, especially lie to the American public. The Democrats now have a weasel-wording Black Liberation candidate and Another Clinton Lier candidate for president. Unforgivable!
Labels: 2008 Election, Clinton, Hillary, Integrity
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Honesty and Integrity
The other day I was reminded of the oath I took as a Scout so may years ago.
It was and remains a serious commitment, never mind the pejorative, naive connotations some give the Scouts. Reading it again, everyone, and following it would help our society immensely. The hypocrisy and thievery we see in our Congress, our Administration, and even in our Supreme Court, as well as in our local politicians, leaves one to believe that we have set this simple set of oaths aside because of greed, and power-seeking. Perhaps we have not taught the oath to our children, whether in Scouts or not.
Boy Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan
Scout Oath (or Promise)
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
Scout Law
TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.
HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.
FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.
COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.
OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.
CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.
CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily
Read it again, with feeling!
