"THE CIVIL MONITOR"

A broader image of the Tea Party

melman65 — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:46:25 +0000

I came across this article this morning, I feel it was very well written. It doesnt change my mind about the Tea Party, because I still feel that most of the followers are actually hate mongers, racists and theologists. But out of fairness I decided it was important to share it with all of you. If the tea party were to recruit people who are intelligent, articulate, and respectful, the movement would have more creditability. If indeed this movement were about Constitutional matters, then the references to racism, and a integration of church and state would not be hot topics for them. And let us not forget the Texas school boards decision to rewrite history, of which I am certain that this movement endorses as well.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/04/07/tea.party.rallies/

And for a very good article that gives a realistic view on Tea party politics please read this

http://www.opednews.com/articles/BIN-LADEN-S-FLUNKIES-by-Anthony-Barnes-100404-128.html

Tea party intentions

melman65 — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:05:13 +0000

I ran into this article reading the news and blogs today its quite intresting so I thought I would share it with you http://www.thegrio.com/opinion/tea-party-channels-the-confederacy-more-than-founding-fathers.php in the eye’s of perception the Tea Party’s actions speak louder than words, but then again, their words are speaking volumes as well.

Everyone’s Security

melman65 — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:57:07 +0000

I just read this intresting article and decided to share it. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/caroline-myss/are-republican-right-wing_b_516467.html

Hope people start really looking at these important issues.

These are Dangerous times indeed…

melman65 — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:38:14 +0000

The Teabaggers, neo-cons, and other party’s I will mention later all have one singular thing in common. They say they are “constitutionalists, but there actions say who they really are, and that is “Racist”. If this new movement gets any real momentum it will be because their are too many Americans who can’t set aside their Racial issues. A resistance to true change in American politics is the underlying issue at hand. The Gop has had a tremendous amount of power that began in the 1980′s with former President Reagan. The conservatives allied up with the ”christian right” and its been growing every since. Now what we all must remember is that these Religious factions like the KKK, and neo-nazi’s are right there with the teabag movement. What is really fueling this movement is “Hatred” and “Racism” a last ditch effort at resisting change in America. They fear that America will become a place where all people are created equal, and that America will become full circle with the promises of the “Constitution of the United States of America”. The Christians believe that “White Christian People” control our nation. And they fear this is being replaced by “Racial equality”, which in essence is what this country is founded on. Just now, in this Century are we actually living it. If this new movement gets their wish there will be another Civil War, that they cannot win. The price could be very steep for all of us. Their numbers grow rapidly do to the population of “Conservative Religious factions” and have the perfect “Lobbying base” with “Churches scattered from coast to coast”. It should be a time, where we are very careful who we support, and what language we use while in that support. However it is a time of “Irresponsible” language, “Inappropriate actions” and a “Re-invention of Racism in America”. In all that I read lately I see blatant quotes of outright Racism in this Conservative movement. They blame Democrats for the uprising of current events, as if the Democrats want these “Irrational” idiots to become a bunch of out of control terrorists? I think not. We should be careful not to empower this movement with titles such as “Teahadists” because they will love the attention, and subliminally will drive them into more “emblazoned acts of violence”. What we should call them is “Terrorists” because the definition of Terrorist is:

a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for …
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Terrorism is the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion. At present, there is no internationally agreed definition of …
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrorist

One who governs by terrorism or intimidation; originally applied to an agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror …
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/terrorist terror – panic: an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

terror – a person who inspires fear or dread; “he was the terror of the neighborhood”

terror – a very troublesome child

terror – the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons); “he used terror to make them confess”
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terrorism – the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or …
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn We should all be very worried about this movement, its intentions and goals. Extremism is defined as:

any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
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Extremism is a term used to describe the actions or ideologies of individuals or groups outside the perceived political center of a society; or otherwise claimed to violate common moral standards. …
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extremism

extreme ideas or actions
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/extremism

extremist – a person who holds extreme views

extremist – (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm; “extremist political views”; “radical opinions on education”; “an ultra conservative”
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These people who have allied themselves with Neo-Conservatives, KKK, and Neo-Nazi’s should be feared. Their actions will eventually become very violent in nature, which is fact. If the Gop leadership does nothing to slow the momentum of this movement, then it will go the way of Civil war. Thereby making two Civil wars, for one cause and that is Freedom. They have no chance whatsoever to win this fight, yet they will seek to start one. They have no comprehension that their “Ignorance leaves us vulnerable” and therefore do not care whatsoever about our “Security and safety”. Imagine for a moment that we have a Civil war, and the Terrorists we fight over sea’s use it to strike us again? They could secretly strike making it seem like it was part of our “Civil event” and could be overlooked as an outside attack. That would give them tremendous power over our country. Do we want that? I truly believe that this movement of Teabaggers and Conservatives would not care. The movement is fueled by “Celebrity icons”, like Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and many others, including Many GOP politicians past and present. This is the most dangerous times in America, and these people should not be “Underestimated” or “Overlooked”. We should take actions to limit their resources, and silent their hatred before it is too late.

My View on HCR in America

melman65 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:54:02 +0000

I got a comment from someone asking what “my Views on Healthcare Reform are”. I do write a lot about the subject, however havent really disclosed my true feelings towards it yet. So here goes.

I have traveled much of the world, and noticed that in most nations there is some sort of Health Coverage for their citizens. It has always troubled me, that here in the United States of America we didnt. Poor families in America who are on state assistance get health care, which I think is fair and just. But the people in the lower to middle class struggle. Either they are not offered Health insurance by their employer, or its just too expensive to go out and get coverage on their own. Complicating matters are insurance plans to “supplement health insurance” that often do not cover enough anyway. Healthcare Reform is needed in our country. I believe strongly in the Healthcare bill that has passed. I am in favor of it 100% for the following reasons. If everyone is covered by some sort of health insurance it actually takes some stress off our budget. The people on Welfare consume a lot of money, with health care, food stamps etc. By encouraging employers to offer affordable health insurance it will give the people on Welfare something to work for, like say “a job”. I do not mean that harshly but lets look at the facts, if it is easier for someone to live off the system, and have basic things like health insurance, and a stable food source why work at all? I also believe that reforming our health care system, so that doctors are not charging huge amounts, or sending you off to their friends in other specialties for profit is important. Streamlining the process, and making it work for “all americans” will cost less in the end. So yes in essence I completely agree with the President’s view and policy on this issue. Do I think this Healthcare bill is perfect? absolutely not. But through time, and amendments it can be a wonderful asset to our nation. I am angry at Republicans on so many levels, just read my blog and you will learn some of them. I am angry that republicans live by the “rich get richer, and the poor get poorer in this nation”. Which is why they didnt want this bill. Healthcare Reform will cost anyone who makes $200k or more a bit more in taxes. Have we forgotten how many breaks the upper class in this country were given under President Bush? Even as our low to middle class citizens fail financially the upper class flourish and become even more wealthy and powerful. This Healthcare bill will not hurt their wallet that badly, and we are all putting forth effort for one another in these “pools” so that no person is left behind. I believe strongly that in the “United States of America” Healthcare is a Right, and a privilege to have. Why should we NOT have health insurance? that is the better question.

The Conservatives are shouting “socialism” and rallying people to extreme levels. Hatred towards others, calling for a “civil war”. Which is something Democrats have never done, nor will do. I am more a democrat, but like to stay in the middle as a independent. So I am center left I guess. I do not like extremism so religion of any manner does not suit me. I believe strongly that there has to be “A separation of Religion and State”, and that people are held accountable to God by their own actions and decisions. It is not up to our Government to pass laws that protect us from our God, laws are to protect us from ourselves, to ensure we comply with a standard of life. Afterall if we had no law, or speed limit imagine how many people would speed excessively and crash causing damage to property and people. Rules and Laws to guide our nation benefit everyone in our nation, and make it a safe nation to live in. I believe people should study History, so we do not repeat mistakes. So if you continue on and read some more about my view you can learn more about me. Thankyou for reading my blog, and please remember to consider all people when voting, because our vote affects all of us.

The Monster Growls and grows……..

melman65 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:57:47 +0000

Republicans support the tea party members completely, its a fact that Conservatives are perpetuating a hate campaign on democrats. Fact of the matter is that this monster is getting out of control. And I agree, “the republicans created this monster, and its their responsibility to tame it.” This article: http://mediamattersaction.org/blog/201003250004 sums it up. Now they sit on their ass and do nothing but stall important business. They are behaving like a bunch of grade school children. We should drive these crazies completely out of office, and make them bring in new people with fresh idea’s and a sense of respect, responsibility and honor.

A Link to good stuff

melman65 — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:15:59 +0000

I found this link from a fellow tweet, I really enjoyed this blog post, and feel its very well said. Please enjoy reading it, and there is alot of intresting stuff to read on this site as well. http://www.jlake.com/2010/03/24/politics-being-crazy-isnt-looking-stupid-its-the-native-condition-of-the-gop/ It makes things much easier to take these days to read that there are a lot of people out there who are staying strong, and know where the real problems exist. We are not alone in this fight, even though at times it would seem the extremists out number us. We have a majority of well-balanced, free thinking citizens, who are for liberty, and justice for all, who know the difference between right and wrong. Stay strong and live well.

The threats begin

melman65 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:29:30 +0000

This article highlights a new threat to Democratic politicians http://www.rolandsmartin.com/blog/?SEceLvBQ interesting that the Republicans drive for rewriting history, and resurrecting racism, and the Democrats pass health care which they offered to include, and did include over 200 provisions that the republicans wanted, only to have death threats thrown on them. Now who is the extremist’s in this nation? Socialism is their new battle cry, to enrage the nation, as is “they think this HCR is unconstitutional”. Why? requiring people who work, to have affordable health coverage, that by the way they already want, is now a crime? So it must be unconstitutional to require people to be 16 years of age, to get a driver’s license, and oh making them get one is unconstitutional also? Requiring Car insurance must surely be a crime as well. Silly people yelling “socialism” in our “Capitalism” country then why havent they screamed to stop taxes, and federal housing, and school assistance, it must be “socialist” to have our government involved in so much lol.

If I had my way, serving in the armed forces would be mandatory for all citizens, at age 18. If the young person drops out of school at 17, then off to the service they go. They would serve a minimum of 2 years, and be a reservist for another 2 years. But I suppose that is a “socialist” thing to do? Imagine how much respect, and honor our young adults would learn, and how that would be better for our nation all the way around. Just because some idea’s are similar to socialist nations doesn’t make us a socialist nation, it makes us a smart nation, and a free nation as well, or do you like the idea of our freedom only going to benefit our criminals?

Sums it up well

melman65 — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:20:03 +0000

I just read this article http://www.suntimes.com/news/mitchell/2117338,CST-NWS-mitch23.article

I believe it sums things up quite well. But I would like to add that I feel strongly “that those involved in racial slurs” should have been brought to justice by the D.C. Police. After all if a person assaults someone, the Police give the victim a chance to press charges, if that person declines to press any, the police often press them anyway depending on the circumstances surrounding the assault. We need to send a message to all citizens, young and old alike that racism will not be tolerated. How can we do this if they have a free pass to do so?

The Sky is Falling

melman65 — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:15:57 +0000

Good day fellow bloggers, I found this article and found it very interesting http://mediamatters.org/columns/201003230001?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mediamatters%2Fboehlert+%28Media+Matters+-+Columns+by+Eric+Boehlert%29&utm_content=Twitter it sums up how I think things are going since Health Care Reform passed. It still worries me that we have such high levels of “Ignorance” amongst our people. The sky is falling!! Perhaps it is this time, but its not Healthcare Reform, or President Obama, or the Democrats that has caused the event. Its the Conservatives who feel their level of control infringed upon, and their out dated ideology is not popular. But what ails them the most, and what their followers keep missing, is that they feel a tug at their wallets. For too long now, the rich conservatives have enjoyed huge tax breaks, and made more money than ever. Now things are changing. The huge power that the Conservatives have enjoyed wielding since President Reagan was in office, and really grew with President G W Bush is finally being challenged.

So yes the “Sky may be falling”, but its not falling on me.