The Economy - and What No One is Saying Right Now

There seems to be all this talk about how to get the economy going.  The press wants to make it 2 schools of thought: cut taxes or spend more money (by the government).  Neither one is the way to fix the economy.  While Obama is out touting his jobs bill - he doesn't even get it about what a real job is.  He keeps bringing up public sector jobs and claims no one else has a plan.  He forgets about all the plans that have not been voted on by the Senate or voted down.  HE is stuck on his mantra of wanting the rich to "pay their fair share" I guess he wasn't good at vocabulary in school, because fair never includes making someone pay more than another. But all of that is digression.

Again, no one is bringing up the point about how a nation having access to abundant inexpensive energy is the key to developing economically.  Apparently no one gets it.  No one on the right is touting this as the way to fix the economy - no one on the left is either.  Of course, some will say we need more regulations on energy and we need green energy.  "Green energy" is such a vague and I believe miss-used term that it is just another talking point (doesn't matter which side is bringing it up).  I remember when the long life mini fluorescent light bulbs were touted as being green.  They forgot that they all have mercury and in most cases technically you need an EPA clean up team to dispose of even one single bulb according to most federal and state regulations.  They may save a bit of energy, but they sent jobs to China and are now an environmental hazard of epic proportions, but the "green" folks are ignoring that part right now.

Most "green energy" programs cannot pay their own way.  There has been so little in the development of solar cells and wind generators the last 20 years compared to other sources of energy, it is pathetic.  Why?  Because it doesn't pay to develop them.  So far only the government has been willing to pay for green energy directly or indirectly through tax credits, etc.  The electric car isn't significantly better than ones developed 20-30 years ago.  There are a few batteries only a little better than they were 20 years ago, but the cost in energy to build such cars off sets any savings in energy.

Do develop the economy, you need to develop energy.  Natural gas, coal, and nuclear can all be developed and used inexpensively.  There needs to be a comprehensive energy program that focuses heavily on these energy sources.  Unleash the energy industry and you will see the economy boom, and jobs grow like crazy.  Continue the ridiculous regulations and the economy will remain stifled.

It is not about banks, wall street or corporations - it is about energy and regulations.  You can fix the economy for the cost of zero dollars.

This isn't to say the debt problem doesn't need fixed - but the fastest way to get the economy moving is abundant inexpensive energy.

(Editor's note:  After I published this Rick Perry came out with a plan that addresses these issues.  Good for him - at least someone sees the importance of this.)

Anyone Else Think Bruce Campbell Should Run for President?

Just look

I think so.  He "fits the bill" so to speak.

I Watched the Texan's Training Camp

I won't give a big overview of everything.  Pictures are worth a thousand words.  Enjoy!

Blown Coverage by Linebackers

Cody in Backfield

D-Backs

Dickerson Snags a Catch

Which of These Things Doesn't Belong?

Jacoby Fakes Out a Defender

Kareem's "Covering"

K-Jax Out of Position

K-Jax - again

K-Jax Chasing Receiver

Linebackers

Mario Hops Over Blockers

Mitchell Gets Penetration

No-Fly-Zone

Quin With Tight Coverage

Matt Schaub does the Funky Chicken

Tate Wide Open

Winston Looks Concerned

Winston Smiles for the Cameras

I went to Fanfest

It was a pretty good affiar.  I think the folks at Sports Radio 610 did a bang-up job.  The "Stars" were very fan-friendly.  Free autographs from the likes of Warren Moon, Haywood Jeffries, Mario Williams, Dan Pastorini, Carl Mauck, Alonzo Highsmith, Connor Barwin, Eric Winston, Mario Ellie, and Jose Cruz.  I hope I didn't miss mentioning any of the big names that appeared.  There were also astronauts, cheerleaders and several local radio personalities.

Fanfest Sign

Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson 

Jose Cruz

Mario Ellie with Radio Guys

Texans' Cheerleader Sarah

Cowboys 100th Win Football

Trisha Gordon

A Great day in Texans History

Some Texans Cheerleaders: Stephanie, Kayla, Leandra, and Sarah

Me with Connor Barwin

Just a few photos - I should have taken more, but it was a good time and it was free!

The John Roll Assassination

The biggest non-story that is out there is the assassination of John Roll. Why is this a non-story? The reason I call this a non-story is because John roll is almost never mentioned in the shooting incident in which he was killed. I do understand why the media focuses on Gabrielle Giffords who was injured in the incident but is recovering while she is an active Congresswoman and she is a likable person and quite frankly, is a pretty lady.

It surprises me that no one mentions the assassination of the federal judge. Okay, I will not say no one, but the mainstream media and more ignore this. The only place you can even read anything about it is basically wacko sites that are conspiracy theory sites. I usually do not conform to conspiracy theories. However, this is becoming something that looks more more like a conspiracy.

John Roll is a judge who was appointed by George W. Bush. He very recently ruled against the Obama administration in a money seizure case.  There have been a lot of money seizure cases in the past but very few that were not connected with any criminal activity. This seemed to be the case for this particular money seizure.  Judge Roll had made the preliminary ruling when he was preparing to rule against Obama's power to seize American citizens' money without clear and convincing evidence of a crime being committed. The Obama administration was arguing that the seizures were made under executive orders instead of using existing laws. They cited to support to this case the fact that FDR seized gold from US Citizens in 1933 using Executive Order 6102 which by the way was since ruled unconstitutional.

How the Government Fixes Broken Things

Hey, I have a great idea.  Let's find an industry that needs fixing.  We will pass special law(s) to fix this industry.  What should the main point of the new law be to fix this?  I know, let's make everyone buy the product from the industry that needs fixing!  Then we will... whaaattt?

That is exactly what happened with "Health Care Reform." We all know now that Health Care Reform was really health insurance reform, because the health care system was not what needed "fixed" but the insurance was.  A lot of folks just wanted to expand the broken Medicare system.  That did not fly, but they did mandate everyone to have to buy health insurance.  This is already found unconstitutional, but the federal government gets to continue with this welfare bailout of insurance companies mandate while the case is being appealed to the Supreme Court.  On the flip-side it is opposite of any Federal Cases involving States Laws that are found unconstitutional by lower courts when they were unconstitutionally challenged according to the 11th amendment by the US Justice Department.

In case you do not remember the 11th Ammendment: "The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State."

Just remember this logic - when you need to fix something-the first step the government does is it orders the citizens to buy an broken product.

Whatever you do - stay safe!

Almost Wordless Wednesday

A Blast From the Past

Does anyone else think Davor looks like Ryan Gosling?

The Republican Debate - What I Saw

Thursday's Debaters

All of the pundits and "experts" have weighed in on the Republican debate last night.  I figure I am as qualified as anyone to make an opinion for two reasons - I am a championship debater and I am a registered voter.  Herman Cain, Gary Johnson, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty and Rick Santorum participated in the debate Thursday night in Greenville, S.C.

Fox News' focus group got it right.  The clear winner of the debate was Herman Cain.  He won because he had clearly explained ideas and he didn't water it down by trying to grease the skids with BS.

The loser of the debate without a doubt was Tim Pawlenty.  Why you ask?  he lost viewers for two reasons.  First, he was the first to answer and instead of giving a good answer - he started off with BS  something like "I want to thank Fox News and the People of South Carolina ... blah, blah, blah .."  and then what did he say?  I don't know I was so totally turned off by his sleazy-slick-politician approach that I couldn't tell you what he said.

Probably the second best was Rick Santorum.  His comments appeared heartfelt and he had a plan when he spoke.

Some knucklehead pundits who will remain nameless like TJ Walker at Forbes, are trying to write off Cain sating he doesn't stand a snowballs chance in hell - at this stage of the process last election neither did Obama.

Now we all know Ron Paul is a libertarian and a heck of a representative - but his ideas would not fly as a President - most people do not think like he does.    Gary Johnson is also pretty much libertarian and probably will only be remembered as the dope-smoking marathon runner that has climbed Mt Everest.

So there you have my opinion 

Cain has distinct advantages to the average American over Obama.  First - he is not Obama, that has to be worth about 40% of the vote.  Second he is an accomplished businessman and has a real resume - something Obama does not have.  Third he admits he is not the supreme expert on anything and everything and would surround himself with competent advisors - once again the total opposite of Obama. On a side note, since Cain thinks Obama is the worst president of modern times and he has an incompetent administration, does that make him a racist?  I am sure progressives think so.

Whatever you do - stay safe!

Osama Bin Ladden's Compound

In case you wanted to find the compound on Google Earth here it is.  34º 10'09.18" N 73º.14' 33.45"E

From a distance you should see this

Then This

Next up the Jewel of the Nile...er I mean Anwar Al Awlaki

Al Awlaki is on the left if you cannot tell :)

Whatever you do - stay safe!