Pedro's Podium: Memos for Monday 11-28-11

Barney Bows-out:
Well after 32 years in Congress Barney Frank (D-Mass) is heading to the door. He announced today that he is going through some changes and has decided not run for reelection. To many his bailing out of the race may have been a surprise to many, but I can’t say that I was at all surprised. I have to say that I will not miss him and his immoral and unethical presence in Congress. His defense of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has done real damage to the country. There is no doubt in my mind that he has engaged in activities that would put anyone other than a member of Congress in prison.

After serving himself for 16 terms he should be given a going away present; the repeal of the Dodd/Frank law. Since both Dodd is gone and now the exiting of Frank, it would be a great way to wipe out the failed legacy of these two failed partisan politicians by repealing a law that contained nothing of value to the nation. This law, which was promised to solve the problems that caused the economic crisis of 2008 has only made thinks worse. It should be replaced with real legislation that addresses the issues identified after the passage of Dodd/Frank. You know Congress, real solutions for real problems not just feel good legislation to allow you say you did something. The problem with feel good legislation is that is does nothing but cover up the real problem.

It will be a great day when that man exits the public stage. It is beyond doubt that he has been part of the top level politically corrupt Congressional leadership. It is just a shame that he did not do the honorable thing and resign. Of course he will just start to lobby Congress or join the left stream media. This is yet another reason to clean up the government by kicking them all out. Now we have another one down and many more to go. So, bye-bye Barney and don’t let the door hit you on the backside as you leave.

So maybe we can also do something of merit to clean up Freddie and Fanny.

Coley Powell – Great Moderates
It appears that Gen. Powell once again shows his impressive credentials as a moderate. This is a man that many conservatives really liked a few years back, well until he opened his mouth. Like many Washington bound Republicans he continues to attempt to sell the nation that the only person who can be elected is a moderate. I really would like to know is: Who are these moderates?

The idea that is constantly sold by many in government is that all Independents are Moderate, all Democrats are Liberal, and all Republicans are Conservative. There is no proof of such claims. In fact a survey from a few years ago shows that most Americans more closely with the views embodied by libertarians. Libertarian beliefs are not moderate beliefs. Neither is the view that the TEA Party is bad for the country denies the popularity of the values expressed by its membership. The people that I have met may be conservative in many ways and they love this nation. They are tired of politicians selling out this country and ignoring the health of the nation. The idea that the majority of Americans believe that we must compromise our values in order to solve problems is not based in reality.

Please Support Our Sponsors

Maybe Mr. Powell should write a book called “Great Moderates throughout History.” It would be a very short pamphlet. Great leaders know when to compromise, but they never compromise their values, ethics, or integrity. Great leaders lead. They do what is best for those they lead. They learn from their mistakes and look for real solutions. This nation was made great because we have had good leadership when we needed it. The ash bin of history is full of nations who compromised their values by taking the easy path. Great leaders make the tough decisions needed to make the nation prosperous.

Trying to make everyone happy is an impossible task, but if you make the majority prosperous then you are on the right track. Success is not making everyone wealthy, since that is impossible. Success is allowing everyone to have an equal opportunity at live, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Making everything equal doesn’t mean that everyone will be happy.

The idea that we need another moderate to run against President Obama ignores history. Those who run the Republican Party are happy to put forward another Progressive candidate. We don’t need another John McCain or Bob Dole. We don’t need another pseudo-conservative candidate or President. The lesson that should have been learned from the Reagan Revolution is that a true conservative can win and that moderates Republicans can not. This lesson has been ignored due to the Progressives that run both political parties. So all of the conservative Democrats, Republicans, and independence are ignored by the parties and we are only presented with Progressives. The time for the Constitutional Conservatives to flex their muscles and show that we can once again make this country great. That can not be done by compromising our values and principles.

It is time for people like Mr. Powell to stop telling the American people to sit down and shut up. It is our right to address grievances with the government. The TEA Party is exercising that basic right. We are tired of the greed and corruption in Washington. The idea that the problem in Washington is due to the TEA Party is so far from reality that Mr. Powell has the right to speak just as I do. I don’t agree with him, but I will not try to silence him. But I don’t think his ideas are good for the nation and I will oppose anyone who holds his beliefs. If he really believes what he is saying, I believe he needs to take another look at the founding documents and American history.