Political

Cuomo is vulnerable no matter what the media and political pundits might say. This is a Governor who is wearing nothing but nobody is allowed to see.   We have a strong opponent  named Rob Astorino that is not only done a superb job as Westchester County Executive but is a great communication with wonderful business skills and is a great family man. Will the race be difficult?  Of course but it is winnable. Here are some strategies I hope the Astorino campaign employs to make him our next governor of this great state.

(1) Clear Innovative Solutions for the common problems NY’s face- (Examples include -Traffic, Energy, lack of good paying jobs, higher taxes, poor educational opportunities for our citizens).

(2) Door to Door- The media can ignore you but if you bring the message to the people door to door it will spread like a wildfire.

(3) Radio Shows- Get on as many radio shows as possible with clear solutions to the problems.

(4) Excite your base- Visit as many Church’s, Shul’s, Gun Clubs, Tea Party groups and other conservative places of strength and invite them to get involved.

(5) Don’t be afraid to challenge the norm and offer bold new plans for the future.

(6) Roll up your sleeves, smile but be ready for the mud that will be thrown your way and laugh it all off.

(7) Finally throw out the political consultants and use those monies to spread your message through out the state.

When a long term incumbent that has been bringing home the bacon and eggs for years is forced into a runoff the entire American people win.  Chris McDaniel held a slight lead over long term incumbent Thad Cochran in which it’s too close to call and therefor a  runoff  will presumably  have to occur.  What is incredible is that the people knew when they voted for Mr. McDaniel that they personally would not get all the Federal goodies they would get with Thad Cochran and still voted for Chris. The point is the smart people of Mississippi realized that you can’t keep spending monies that you don’t have even if that results in short term pains for them.  It is more important to experience a little pain now then put our children and grandchildren’s future in jeopardy under a mountain of debt. Congrats to Mr. McDaniel who proved honesty is still the best policy.

The problem with the Federal Government is it tries to do so many things that it neglects those who keep it’s very existence in tact. It’s time that our Veterans get the benefits that they earned and this can’t be just a campaign slogan but a philosophy edged in stone.  Here are ways that this can occur.

(1) Upon leaving the armed forces veterans receive a special medical card which they can use at any medical facility whether it be private or government-ally owned.   Initially though they will have to stop by the VA hospital to see if they can treat their illness in a timely basis.

(2) Veterans are also given a special number manned by individuals in the private and public sector to deal with any complaints in the service they receive. These complaints are sent directly to the person in charge of Veterans Affairs on a regular basis and quarterly to the President.

(3) To insure that this system can run effectively over time. Those future service men an woman will have to pay a nominal fee for this service when in the armed forces and have a small deductible to utilize these benefits upon leaving the service.

(4) Those Veterans who don’t need this medical service (because they have other plans) will receive some tax credit for not participating in this program.

As President Obama enters his lame duck period of his presidency we must ask what could have been?  This President who inspired the young, the poor and those yearning for a better day has left so many behind.  The policies this President has passed has truly hurt those who believed in him the most when he first came to power and yet they still want to believe.  The President still has the bully pulpit and can use it to reach out to those in despair. Here are just a few ways he can truly make a difference without signing any new policies into effect.

(1) Visit the real inner city and bring a message of hope through personal growth and responsibility.

(2) Travel to local Church’s and Shul’s and inspire young people to gain a foothold in these wonderful institutions as well.

(3) Go to local high schools and inspire teachers to reach out to those young people who are falling further and further behind.

(4) Come forth and say you’re sorry for all the political name calling and pledge to work on common ground solutions with those who have differing political philosophies.  Pledge not only to stop the name calling but not to respond in kind when it comes your way.

(5) Admit you made mistakes in Benghazi and other scandals and truly pledge to provide a full accountability to the American people whatever personal loses you might suffer to gain this truth.

(6) Visit local entrepreneurs and celebrate their success in making this country a bit better.

(7) Volunteer on a regular basis at varies charities and inspire others to get involved as well.

Rand Paul has proposed cutting off all  aid to the Palestinian territories unless they recognize Israel’s right to exist and declare a ceasefire. I say Amen to Rand Paul’s Proposal and thank him for having the courageous to push it through.  I don’t know about you but I don’t want a penny of my hard earned monies going to a leaders of people who continue to attack the only true democracy in the Middle East. Israel is a country that gives all it’s citizen’s whether they be Jew, Christian, or Muslim the right to vote and participate in the countries growth.  It’s time the Palestinian leaders utilize the monies we give them for peace and prosperity of their people’s instead of war and hate against the Israeli people

The Palestinian territory is ruled with a mob mentality, those that disagree are eliminated, therefore the only way to make peace is to partition the people from the mobsters.  A group of Palestinian’s that seek true Jeffersonian Democracy and accept Israeli’s right to exist in peace within their own land;  will form a separate country that is called “Free Palestine” . The establishment of such a country will occur with the help of the Mosad. This help will insure that all the pieces are together for their declared independence. Israel will agree to co-military alliance with this new country, as well as education and economic aid.

If an attack is placed on “Free Palestine” this new country will fight back with the help of Israel.  If the “Free Palestine” area wins more land in such battles then like any victor comes the spoils of controlling that territory.  Once more Palestine’s realize that peace and democracy are their best options for success they will fight to join “Free Palestine” and those that don’t will eventually (G-D willing) wither away. This movement will be so successful that it will spread in many regions of the middle east.

It appears that society is moving not only to legalize marijuana but promote it’s use. While I believe that Marijuana should be legal it should be with strict regulations;  for example those who seek to purchase such a drug must be educated on it’s consequences and receive a license, their also should be taxes put on the use of this drug that would go directly to youth drug awareness programs and rehabilitation centers, and those that sell this drug must insure their customers aren’t a danger to the community they live in when leaving their place of business (further details on previous blog). Yet what is occurring today is similar to what occurred with cigarettes but the consequences could be much worse (see below).

G-D willing my prediction are wrong but it appears the writing is on the wall.

(1)  Marijuana use is promoted as being good for your health- like cigarettes in the 50’s

(2) Large companies are getting involved in this industry so efforts to regulate it will be come more difficult.

(3) Reports of harmful effects will be dismissed. Yet unlike cigarettes their are much more supporters in the media so this information will not be dispensed to the public in a timely and accurate basis.

(4) There will be more DUI of Marijuana because of it’s long term effects in the system, Cancer because of the inhalation of smoke, and Mental Illness because it actually effects on brain chemistry.

(5) Younger people will find it easier to get Marijuana and therefore use by the youth will increase causing long term effects on these individuals.

(6) Those that suffer mental illness will not get proper treatment and instead self medicate themselves through Marijuana causing undue pain and harm to themselves and their families.

(7) Users will get bored of the effects of marijuana and it won’t be rebellious enough as mom and dad try it and therefore harder drugs such as Cocaine and Heroin use will increase.

(8) There will be an effort to re criminalize this drug which will fail but new regulations will be adopted after the death of thousands and injury of millions.