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Like Greece

If you look back and take a moment to evaluate what has happened in the past 4 years around the nation, and even around the state, it hasn't been good.  Here are a few items worthy of reflection.

• Gas prices.  They constantly go up, and only go down during election seasons.
• Food prices.  They are soaring.
• Utility prices.  Thanks to the two-tiered program and the constant work of the PUC we pay more for gas, electricity and other utilities than ever before.
• Home prices.  They plummeted into more of a "normal" range for awhile, but seem to be climbing once again.
• Raw materials costs.  Have you built something lately?  You will know how expensive it is to just buy the raw materials.
• Taxes.  Everyone wants more from you for their project.  Oh, it might be a bond issue that will cost you "just $60 more per year," or it will be good because "it's for the children."   But the bottom line is this.  Every government entity from school district to city, to state, to federal wants the money that you work to earn every day.  This takes chunks of serious money out of your hide.
• Discretionary needs.  Vacations?  Scaled back!  Recreational items?  Priced to sell.  Why?  Because we don't have the funds at our discretion.  They are now taken by the government.
• Medical costs.  Soaring, despite Obama care and the impending "great one" and his ways.
• Coupons.  It seems everyone is using them these days.  Why?  Because they have to.  It's not an option any more.  People are doing everything they can, to cut costs and save money.  Just ask the girl scouts and their cookies this year.

With all of this on our plates, take a good look at our candidates.  There is the impostor in chief on one side, and a few people displaying more of the same on the other.  Who would reset the fundamentals this nation needs to survive?  That is a key element in this election, or else we will be like Greece within a few short months.

He Stood Up And The Government Backed Down

Richard Hochstetler, owner of the Forest Grove Dairy in Elkhart County, Indiana, received a subpoena.  The Amish, raw-milk producer was commanded to appear before the FDA and testify about his milk products despite the fact there has never been an issue with it's cleanliness.  It has repeatedly been certified as clean and wholesome.  It was just another example of the Federal government using bullying tactics, and trying to infringe on private liberties for the sake of the "collective."

That is when Brad Rogers stepped in.  Rogers is the Elkart County Sheriff, and he recognized bullying when he saw it.  Acting on his citizens behalf, Rogers contacted the FDA.  He told them that unless they had probable cause, a warrant signed by a local judge, and a good issue, they had better drop the subpoena mighty fast.  Faced with a sheriff that knew his authority and was willing to protect his local citizens, the FDA backed down.

Sheriff Rogers is a part of the growing movement known as the County Sheriff Project (link here).  These sheriffs have joined well-known sheriff Richard Mack in their effort to reclaim the local autonomy of counties and citizens in the face of encroaching federal tyranny.  Their work is standing in places such as Ruidoso, New Mexico and Elkhart, Indiana.  The Feds don't like it, but the people do.

Since Weld County Sheriff John Cooke is term limited, it will be important to ask critical questions of any new sheriff's candidate.  They must understand their role in law enforcement is unique, and also be willing to adopt the County Sheriff Project's platform as their own.  They must vigorously support the right of citizens to keep and bear arms with or without a concealed carry permit, and they must be a true conservative (and not a RINO like the recently-arrested law-enforcement spawn, Pat Sullivan).  The Federal government wants to take your rights.  It is up to the state and local entities to help us preserve them.  Hats off to this Indiana sheriff that knows how to stand for his people.  It's a lesson worth using here.  (Link to associated article here.)

Thanksgiving

In my turkey-induced, coma-like state yesterday I relaxed and considered the unique fact that the United States has a national holiday that is focused on being thankful.  It's a novel idea.  Even though the mega-businesses may try to encroach, and many of the Occupy Wall Street and Occupy D.C. crowds will occupy Wal-Mart and Target and Best Buy during the next 24 hours instead, it is still a wonderful holiday.

I am thankful for many things.  Among them is the first amendment that guarantees free speech, freedom of religion, the freedom to demonstrate and seek redress of grievances, and the freedom of the press that is encompassed in this passage.  This blog is open today (and growing steadily in its readership) because of this amendment.  A few of you comment because of this recognized right, and add other perspectives to each post.  Tyrants want to control this liberty, and shut your mouth and mine.  However, at this point, it's a freedom that is still available thanks to the Constitution and the internet.

It's important to recognize the second amendment as well.  It is in place for the times when the first amendment is jeopardized by tyrants and despots.  Many of the assaults against our liberties will focus on restricting or curtailing these first two amendments.  But at this point, I'm still thankful to have them.  They are more than symbolism to me, but literal, recognized fact.  So I eat my turkey, avoid the stores, cling to my God and my guns, and smile.  It's Thanksgiving.

Radiation Spikes

His name is Uehara Haruo, and he is the former president of Saga University.  He is also the architect of the Fukushima Daiichi Reactor #3 that was overwhelmed by the Japan tsunami on March 11, 2011.  But his recent comments were completely ignored by the mainstream media, even though the issues presented could impact the climate and health of the Western United States for decades to come.

Haruo was interviewed in Tokyo on November 17, 2011.  In his interview he stated that a "China syndrome" is an inevitible consequence at the Fukushima plant.  (Remember, he's the architect!)  Haruo disclosed the fact that the melted nuclear fuel did move out of the container vessel and sank underground.  (This is the catastrophe known as the China syndrome.)  He added this: if the fuel has reached an underground water vein, it will cause contamination of underground water, soil contamination, and sea contamination of the Pacific Ocean.  Furthermore, if the underground water vein is heated for a long period of time it could cause a large hydrovolcanic explosion.

Meanwhile, radioactive debris is spreading in the Pacific Ocean, and a recent report indicated a radioactive level in Los Angeles, California that is 300 percent higher than normal levels.  (Link here to video clip investigating this story.)  No word is mentioned in Colorado about radiation levels locally, despite the fact that the dairy industry is particularly susceptible, and is a key element of the local economy.  How does this affect you and me?  Nobody knows at this point.  But somebody needs to get the word out, when the architect of Fukushima speaks openly concerning the damage, the fallout, and the global implications that could affect our lives at the local level.

Muslim Soup

The greedy gluttons at Campbells (you know, the so-called family-friendly soup company) have sold their souls to attract and retain a certain margin of their business.  Campbells has introduced a line of "halal-certified products" that are compliant with Muslim codes.  It's yet another bow to the encroaching specter of sharia in North America.

Islam knows how and where to pressure corporations, cities and governments to see to it that their way of life is endorsed.  As we are seeing in Western Europe, the next step will be to have sharia and Islam enforced, and then imposed.  Islam is not a religion, but a complete way of life.  It clashes with the Judeo-Christian foundations of American society, and this is yet another corporate giant selecting where their moral direction heads.  It will soon come to a school lunch counter, workplace, and city near you.  Greeley, perhaps?  (Click here for story link.)

Can She Take Away Your Food?

Democrat representative Betsey Markeys interview on KFKA hasn't been publicized by the Lib Trib for obvious, glaring reasons.  For example, Markey said that the government has been working "so hard" to try and help the economy stabilize.  She said that she had been trying to help food banks get food, and help others out with troubles they were having.  It sounded so noble, so wonderful.

However, the government that can give you food can also take it away.  If we are to a point that we are relying on the government and our local representative to help us with food, then they are at a place where they can dictate who receives it, and whether they choose to bestow their favors on you or me.  That is flat-out dangerous!

Do you want that level of control over your life?  Your business?  Your ranch?  Well, the time to stand up has come.  Call Markey and the others and let them know their days are numbered.  All 535 members of congress need to be voted out!  Lets roll.