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Patriot Flyer Volume 6
 

Fairy Tales, Sea-Stories and ability to tell the difference  Andy Stevens April 10th, 2008

Early in life I was taught to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Back when. it was a simply a matter of protocol to provide the listener with the proper clarification prior to the telling. Everyone knew that a “Fairy-Tale” began with ‘Once upon a time’, and a “Sea-Story” was always preceded by the disclaimer, ‘This is no shit”, after which the narrator would present his case. Once related, there was no further need for preponderance by the listener. The alternative to either of these was the presumed truth which required no such disclaimer. Should the listener opt to disagree, the expected response was an emphatic “Bullshit” indicating that a “Once upon a time” or a “This is no shit” decree would have been in order.

Unfortunately, in the expedience of “Political Correctness” the responsibility for clarification and posturing has gone the way of the proverbial dinosaur. The resounding result is the inability to distinguish the difference between truth or fiction and right from wrong. Gone as well is the freedom and responsibility to apply those judgmental distinctions. In this environment of “Political Correctness” we have become victims of prey whose vocal descent might be interpreted as offensive.

Who stands to benefit most from this perverse environment to which we have evolved?

First on the list is the Network News Media. The Media is in the business of mind control, determining how we should look, feel, drive, hear and see as they manufacture and manipulate rather than report the news. They determine the status, hero or villain, despicable or benevolent, guilt or innocence, and all too often based a few simple sound bites taken out of context and played relentlessly.

Next is the political opportunist perusing a career based on an ever evolving media based political atmosphere rather than long term responsibility and character.

Let’s take a look at how a generational step back in time would affect our world today as we provide the following scenarios. We invite you, the reader, not as a Democrat, Liberal or a Republican, but as a free thinking intelligent American citizen, to read and categorize each instance. You may preempt it with either “Fairy Tale” or “Sea Story”, accept it as a simple truth, or brand it appropriately with the synonym for male bovine excrement.

1. I manufacture tomato soup which I sell for 88 cents a can. If the price of tomatoes rises exponentially I should make a fortune in today’s free market.

2. Refineries buy oil at $28.00 a barrel and sell the refined product for $2.10 per gallon at the pump realizing a profit of 8 cents per gallon. If the price of oil rises exponentially to $120.00 or more per barrel the refinery stands to make a fortune in today’s free market.

3. If we withdraw our support and troops from Iraq, the prevailing powers will assuredly welcome back into the fold with their blessings those 12 million plus who voted for freedom, as well as the untold thousands who supported our efforts.

4. Withdrawing our troops and support from Iraq will result in a better and safer world.

5. Hillary’s eight years in the white house has provided her with the experience knowledge and ability to intelligently deal with financial, foreign and domestic affairs.

6. Both Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama would make a fine Commander in Chief and would assuredly be embraced by our armed forces at home and abroad.

7. Hillary Clinton is no stranger to warfare having experienced direct sniper fire during war zone visits. Her involvement and input during the peace negotiations in Ireland also provides her with political expertise on an international scale.

8. The government is your servant, put in place as in institution whose duty it is to provide for you, from the cradle to the grave.

9. A government sponsored, funded and regulated medical and insurance program will provide the most comprehensive plan and coverage possible. This is sure to work much more efficiently in the United States simply because our legislative bodies and elected officials are so much smarter then those of foreign countries from which this plan derives.

10. Hillary Clinton is a fine choice for a presidential candidate based on her ability to make decisive calls and standing by them over the long term beginning with her vote for the war in Iraq followed by her campaign promise to pull out of Iraq beginning on day one, should she be elected. Her recent promise to bomb Iran given the proper scenario should be another indication that she is serious about being elected.

11. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in spite of his denunciation of the existence of the holocaust and his sworn intentions to eradicate Israel and destroy America, has proven himself to be a benevolent world leader. His appearance at Columbia University and his speech before the United Nations will be long remembered as a defining moment of a visionary in our midst in annals of American History.

12. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, in spite of his ongoing affiliation with Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has distinguished and endeared himself to the American people through his denunciation of our President and has shown himself to being seen and recognized as a great and humble benefactor by his contribution of heating oil to the poor residing in the United States.

13. Barack Obama through his long standing twenty year affiliation with the Trinity United Church in Chicago, his close personal ties with it’s controversial pastor and chosen mentor Reverend Jeremiah Wright, notwithstanding his relationship with American terrorist Bill Ayers, has shown that he can roll up his sleeves with the best of them to get the job done where and when it counts.

14. Given Barack Obama’s twenty year affiliation with the Trinity United Church in Chicago and his close personal ties with it’s controversial pastor and chosen mentor Reverend Jeremiah, it is quite palatable to believe he simply was not aware of the political posture of his mentor; or the churches stance due to the fact that he most certainly could not have attended each and every sermon.

15. The tax increases necessary to implement the social platforms suggested by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and substantially supported by members of the Democratic Party are well within the means of the American taxpayer who would have no qualms supporting these goals and far reaching agenda.

16. Raising taxes on business’s and corporations as suggested by Hillary Clinton, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama is certainly a realistic way of financing the liberal left wing’s socialistic goals and agenda. After all, if you’re going to tax the wealthy you may as well start with an entity rather than affecting the general public by raises in the tax structure.

17. The American public, an addicted generation of television viewers, are extremely content, delighted and often elated with a steady diet of Anna Nicole Smith, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears type programming not to mention a constant regimen of “Reality TV”, excessive and explicit sexual activity and extreme violence during family viewing hours. Commercial content ranging from stupid and irresponsible to unacceptable seems to be well received. Polls taken would more than likely indicate that the presidential primaries and political posturing which span three out of every four years to be an exciting, well received and worthwhile content to be explored expanded and capitalized on.

Well, that’s it for now. I don’t know how your vote or evaluation turned out but if you’ve taken the time to read this fare you can be assured of mine.

Andy Stevens
Anacortes, Washington

  News from July 2007

A short get well message to Dan Cuccia, a stalwart advocate of our cause who has, unfortunately, broken a leg and will be actively out of the loop for about six weeks.  Dan and his wife Joyce have become  permanent icons of our "Support the Troops" vigil on Sundays, often joined by their daughter, her husband and granddaughter. Heal quickly Dan.  You are actively indispensable.

Kudos and a round of applause to Doug Thurber who initiated the idea of having flags printed on poster stock with the message embodied, "Support Our Military" for handouts in support of our efforts.  Printed on the back of each card is a list of active patriotic activities and address of our Website for reference. To date many have been thankfully received and are becoming prevalent throughout the community, oft times visible in car windows as they pass.

Saturday the 21st.  A group of go-patriots supporters volunteered to hand out the newly printed "Support Our Military" cards at the local "Shipwreck" days event which took place in downtown Anacortes.  During a four hour period nearly 500 of the cards were distributed on a person to person basis by the volunteers.  Great effort, great results!  Thanks to all for your support!

Saturday the 21st.  Evening.  Many of us attended the Republican party picnic held at the Avalon Golf and Country club.  Graciously present and hosting was Ann Marie Humphries who welcomed those attending.  This was an excellent opportunity to meet both current office holders and the new up-and-coming candidates as they were introduced.  The Steak and Salmon dinner selections were excellent.  Honored guest was Buck Compton,  renowned war hero from the "Band of Brothers" and current talk show host.  Buck's show can be heard locally but tuning in KLKI 1340 Radio in Anacortes.  Buck can also be found on the Internet at http://buckcompton.blogspot.com/

The meal was followed by special guest speaker, Bryan Suits, an active Lieutenant in the  National Guard  and Veteran of Iraq who currently hosts a popular KVI radio talk show.  Bryan afforded those present with a real and optimistic overview of Iraqi activities.  We are extremely fortunate to have folks like Bryan and Buck in the front line, offering insights which would otherwise never appear in the news and media currently dominated by the left wing media.  And have you heard, they now want a mandated bigger slice of the "air-time" pie based, based on decree, simply on the merit that they deserve to be heard.

More later,
Andy Stevens