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Karl Rove wrote in his Op-Ed proclaiming that the BP Oil Spill is and will be Obama’s Katrina.  But, I think that is putting it very timidly.  This is quickly becoming similar to a 9/11 conspiracy moment.  Forget Fahrenheit 911, this is Fahrenheit-Gulf material.  From the outset, this whole incident has become a classic cover-your-butt maneuver.  The best response government has given us is threats of violence against a private corporation.

The other day, Obama said the words – but did not sell the goods.  He pontificated:

“This has been our highest priority since this crisis occurred.”

“The federal government is fully engaged, and I’m fully engaged”

Any fool knows that this is complete utter non-sense.  A review of Obama’s engagements during this crisis shows that he was and is not doing anything of value for this.  Our Federal Government is not even “present” much less engaged.

As Rove points out, because of the 1988 Stafford Act the Federal Government was and still is responsible for the interventions.  Instead, the government has been apathetic at best and impeding progress to stop the oil from reaching US shorelines.  With trust in the government at a historic low even before the oil spill, the mishandling of this tragedy will be further damaging to the creditability of those charged with keeping us safe.

Obama’s inaction and total disinterest in dealing with the tragedy begs explanation.  His behavior alone sets up a mysterious environment that can fill volumes of books.  But, what instructions he has been giving to administration officials will be the beef of the story.

It may be far-fetched to accuse the government of blowing up the oil well.  But, it is not a stretch to imagine our government doing nothing to prevent oil from reaching the coastlines of America.  Our government wants to own our country’s oil.  Promoting and encouraging the failure of the private sector efforts in the gulf empowers it to take control of the oil.  That is nothing short of a conspiracy.

For months now, Americans have been infuriated that 9-11 terrorist suspects may be tried in New York City. Not only is this in poor taste, but it places havoc in a city that already does not sleep. In a revolation, apparantly Obama has asked for Eric Holder to investigate other areas to try and convict the terrorists. Maybe, Obama is trying to save face? Forget it, it is too late for that.

In a bold move, Republicans are trying to block Federal funds to pay for the 9-11 trials if they are held in New York City. I didn’t know they had it in them, and I would not expect more. The whole entire Congress needs a reset button, no matter which party they claim obedience.

This is another example of how Obama has shown Americans just how idiotic he really is. No one with any sensitivity to NYC would even think of putting a terrorist trial there. If the slow revamping of Manhattan is not enough of a reminder, I do not know what is. Obama just does not understand that the World Trade Center site is sacred and hallowed ground. Placing a terrorist anywhere close to that area is an insult to those who died there. Even if Holder does not have the trial in NYC, Obama’s cowardly message has already been sent. Obama’s actions are like daggars in the hearts of the victims of 9-11-2001.

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Unlike our cowardly President and others afflicted with the “blame America first” syndrome, I am proud to see another vessel in the US Navy forged for our defense.  I can not think of any better way to honor the fallen than to forge the bow of the ship with steel from the World Trade Center.  Below is an explanation of the symbolism in the ship’s crest.

Ship’s Crest Symbolism Shield: Dark blue and gold, the colors traditionally associated with the Navy, represent the sea and excellence. The crossed swords represent the US Navy and Marine Corps. The red is for sacrifice and valor and the white recalls purity of purpose. The gray chevron and two vertical bars represent the bow of LPD 21 and The Twin Towers respectively. They are conjoined to emphasize the use of 24 tons of steel recovered from the World Trade Center, to construct the 7.5 ton bow stem of the USS New York. The phoenix rising personifies the hope and determination of this nation to rebuild and regroup to fight terrorism. The shield on the phoenix’s breast honors the New York City Fire Department, New York City Police Department and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The vertical red stripe is for the Fire Department, the dark blue stripe is the traditional blue for the Police Department and the light blue stripe is for the Port Authority Police Department, The Celeste is taken from the patch of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The Celeste also alludes to costal waters and the port of New York. The red drops represent blood shed and the ultimate sacrifice made by the men and women of 9/11. The stars commemorate the three battle stars the USS New York Battleship earned during World War 11. The border of the shield is adapted from the New York State Seal. The sunburst represents the crown of the Statue of Liberty. They represent the seven seas and continents of the world and also suggest a direct connection to the littoral missions of the USS New York anywhere in the world, past and present. The mountains and lakes surrounded by the maple leaves represent the natural beauty of the State of New York. Source, Northrop Grumman LPD 21 Christening Booklet

Many will forget.  Many have forgotten.  Like those who neglect the honor of the fallen, thanks be to God we do not receive our just fruits.  Instead, we inherit our birthright of Freedom from Divine Providence.  Our Freedoms are preserved by those who selflessly give and sacrifice the same providence.—Bruce Bell

Godspeed, USS New York.

I was so busy searching for a job today, that I almost missed the declaration of “National day of service and remembrance” by the ME-ssiah.  At first glance, this sounds like a great way to “give back.”  But, when you get past the shallow statement and dig into the content of this bellowing, a different presentation emerges. 

In this national day, why does the word “service” come before “remembrance?”  What are the priorities of this event?  It appears that remembrance is an after thought only preceded by the word, “and.”  Service to the community is now more important than memorializing those who voluntarily and involuntarily lost their lives in an act of terror. 

If I wanted to give service on 9/11 then it would directly benefit those affected by that infamous day.  Why not do something like send the parentless children on a trip somewhere in America.  They could visit and experience another part of this country that their parents died for.  Send the kids to ride a trolley in San Francisco, see the Grand Canyon or ski on the mountain slopes of Salt Lake City, Utah! 

The purpose this “service” is to distract away from the real purpose of the event.  If we are so busy doing something unrelated to the event, it will become easier to forget about 9/11.  In a few years 9/11 will become a community day instead of a memorial event.

Folks, 9/11 is not about all of us.  It is about those victimized by the event.  The Democrats and Obama Administration need to stop trying to minimize the personal aspect of this event by making it about “everyone.”  This event is personal and should never be forgotten or reengineered into something else that history will not recognize.