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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, NOT SADDAM'S MARK A SITY 4/5/03 A couple of weeks ago a slew of Democrat congress critters came out within hours of each other with statements that they "…support the troops." Given that this number included both Senators Dashole and Hitlery Clinton I was of course very skeptical. However, upon further thought I have come to realize that not only were all these congress critters not only totally sincere, but completely consistent. The only problem is they weren't talking about supporting OUR troops, because they are not! Psychological warfare is as old as warfare, and almost as...

FREEDOM OF SPEECH SHOULD BE A 3 WAY STREET MARK A SITY 3/27/03 Not long ago Chicago had a major pro-Saddam rally. Fine, if they want to show their undying support for a brutal, genocidal dictator, in an attempt to allow him to develop atomic weapons to unleash on the world, that is their right to do so. I also have a right to show my support for the effort to remove him from power, if I had time to go to a Pro-US rally. Sadly, I don't have that much time to spare; I have to work for a...

THE "GOOD" RICH AND THE "BAD" RICH MARK A SITY 3/1/03 Liberals always seem to be complaining about the "rich" not "giving back" to the community. But which rich are they talking about? Certainly not Oprah, she's exempt from such criticisms. Bill Gates is a favorite target as one of the "bad" rich. But really who "gives back" more to the community? Oprah does entertainment and creates a few jobs. Other entertainers do the same; they each create a few jobs in the movie industry, TV, and video rental industries. Bill Gates makes computer software which has transformed and caused...

A LEFT WING "RUSH" NETWORK? 2/18/03 MARK A SITY The Democrat/Socialists have been obsessed recently with finding a left-wing "Rush" to counter the Conservative slant on AM radio. And yes, I will agree with them that talk radio does have a Conservative slant, a huge one. However, the rest of the "news" media has just as large of a left wing slant, and has more power as a result of inertia. AM news/talk is a relatively new development for our side. The left is upset that they don't have control over it (just as they are upset that they don't...

MARK A SITY OUR HOPE IS THE BOMBS 2/9/03 OUR HOPE IS THE BOMBS Our people are starving and living in fear, for many we are afraid that the end is near. Our leaders they say we cannot eat today, and that it is all because of the USA. Our leaders of course, eat well every day; they live in great palaces, but that is their right so they say. Our hope is the bombs, may they set us free; we are tired of living in a tyranny. Our fear is not of war, we can live through that, our...

HOLLYWOOD; FREE SPEECH ONLY GOES ONE WAY MARK A SITY 2/9/03 I was quite amused to read George cLooney's caustic remarks toward criticism of his most recent movie, which seems to have been a flop. Someone told him that the movie was "boring". On one level this could be viewed as constructive criticism, explaining why this movie flopped. However, this is not how Mr. Looney saw the remark. His response was, "You crack me up, man. You just wanted to get up and be a rat, you know that? You just wanted to get up and say something rotten. What...

AN EXPLANATION OF TOM DASHOLE FOR DEMOCRATS 2/1/03 MARK A SITY Ok folks, this is a radical departure of form for me. However, I wanted to do something on a democrat voter lever; on a level they should be able to understand. I was inspired to do this by Mrs. Bush's cancellation of a poetry session at the White House, and the fact that so many poets are left wing Socialists who idealize Sadam and Iraq. However after pre-writing some of this in my head it seems it is better than a poem, given that I am writing this for...

IT'S JUST A GAME 1/27/03 MARK A SITY Last night Oakland, CA burned. Why? Because their football team lost the Super bowl. This is becoming a regular tradition. Before the game, I asked my wife which town she thought would burn. What so many have lost sight of is the fact that football is just a game, entertainment; nothing more. However, it has been hyped to the point where fans actually think it is important in their lives. I'm not sure who it was, if it was Marx or one of the early USSR leaders, but he called religion "…the...

LIBERAL LIES AND A WILLING PRESS; A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY 1/26/02 MARK A SITY In today's Milwaukee Urnal/Sentinel, on the front of the editorial section an op/ed appears by a woman named Barbara Minner. It starts out basically comparing the US role in the future Iraq war to Hitler's genocide program. Had the paper any respect for the truth, this posting would have been struck. Instead it was featured in a prominent spot. Let's look at the facts. Iraq has practiced genocide; the US has fought those who practice genocide. Iraq has used poison gas against the Kurds, including...

I have a business suggestion for any who want to use it. If I had more time I'd take this idea and run with it. However; working 60 hrs/week doesn't leave me much time. I'm not looking to make a direct profit off this idea, if someone uses it; all I expect in return are 2 things: 1) An order form so that I can buy a few, and 2) An opportunity to invest in the venture if (and only if) investors are needed. This idea didn't start with me, it started with a post on Free Republic, and I'm...

FEEL GOOD LEGISLATION MARK A SITY 12/31/02 The lead 12/29/02 Editorial by the Milwaukee J/S Editorial Staff was grossly miss-titled. It read "Tough drunken driving laws", while advocating anything but. What it advocated was feel good legislation that would only create more "drunk" drivers by lowering the blood alcohol level (BAL) needed to be considered "drunk". I can think of no case where an innocent person was killed as a result of a couple splitting a bottle of wine over dinner. However, under a .08 rule this couple will be just as guilty as a driver who can barely walk....

LOST OPPORTUNITY; LET'S BURN THE RACE CARD MARK A SITY 12/22/02 At this date, my post is moot, but then again; it was moot when I started to write it - the opportunity was already lost. But there are lessons to be learned by elected Republicans in that we MUST take on the PC BS of the left that mutes us. We must get the truth out, and be allowed once again to speak freely. So, here is what I've been working on lately: Conservatives and Republicans have lost yet another golden opportunity to destroy the power of the DNC...

LOTT MUST STAY, THE BORKING MUST END! MARK A SITY 12/15/02 I have had serious problems with Trent Lott's leadership for quite a while. I would love to see him replaced, but not under these conditions! In 2 years I'd be quite happy to see a conservative Senate Majority Leader with some backbone. Unfortunately, I can't think of one in the Senate, maybe we could convince Dick Armey or J.C. Watts to run? We need a Leader who knows that the Socialist/Democrats cannot be trusted to keep a bargain or return a favor. It is obvious that this is not...

THE SPANISH BAIL-OUT MARK A SITY 12/1/02 Although it hasn't happened yet, there are sure to be calls for the USA to help Spain clean up its oil-soaked beaches. No doubt groups are working on picking our pockets for this cause. Yet, where does the fault lie here? From what I have heard, the Captain of the ship has been charged with environmental damage. Yet, unlike the Exxon-Valdez, this Captain was not sleeping off a drunk in treacherous waters. He realized he had a serious problem, an oil leak, and sent out a distress call, looking for a port where...

ART BELL SHOW - THAT WAS ENTERTAINMENT! MARK A SITY 11/26/02 Last night I tuned into the Art Bell show. I do so on occasion just to listen to the fruits and nuts. Last night was a roll on the floor laughing episode. Unfortunately I was hampered in doing this by the fact that I was driving 65 mph in a 65,000 lb vehicle. Normally the guests on this show start out slow; it may take up to ½ hour to discover why this person is a candidate for a white suit with the arms that tie in the back....

TAKING OFF THE GLOVES? MARK A SITY 11/24/02 Sen. Feinstein (aka Sen. Frankenstein) says it is time for Democrats (aka Socialists) to "take off the gloves". It seems she feels that they haven't been tough enough on Republicans. So, does this mean that we will be treated to stronger lies than "Bush is a moron", or "Republicans want to poison the air and water", or "Republicans want to starve children", or "Republicans want to kick old people out of their homes". Oh, and let's not forget the animation of Bush kicking an old lady in a wheel chair off a...

LET DOWN BY THE AFL/CIO AGAIN MARK A SITY 11/21/02 I was first let down by the AFL/CIO as a member of their union. It cost me a very good paying job cutting meat for Kohls Foods (retail grocery chain). The union pushed for too much in a soft labor market. The company caved in, but in order to keep its profit margin (and its livelihood) it found it necessary to eliminate its low seniority, high pay people (i.e. me). This was many years ago, and I have since moved on to a different career. The glut of meat cutters...

CHICAGO, GUNS, CRIMINALS AND LAWYERS - STILL GOING AFTER THE CASH MARK A SITY 11/17/02 A law suit by the city of Chicago was just allowed to go forward by an appellate court against gun makers and sellers. On it's face it is just plain silly. One of my first published editorials to the local rag warned about this, I believe I titled it "Who's Job Next?" The tobacco cash grab started the ball rolling, and I predicted that other industries would soon be in the lawyer's sights if they pulled that one off. Well, they pulled it off; and...

TIME FOR AN END TO THE CONSERVATIVE INFIGHTING MARK A SITY 11/6/02 When WI taxpayers burden skyrockets, we have Ed Thompson to thank. When Milwaukee and the surrounding area are saddled with a light rail system few want, and no one will ride, we have Ed Thompson to thank. When caps on property taxes are removed, and property taxes skyrocket, we have Ed Thompson to thank. When welfare reform is de-reformed in WI, we have Ed Thompson to thank. When public schools in WI get even worse, and the public school teachers get huge raises, we have Ed Thompson to...

Dear Supervisors, It seems that the lessons of the spring of 2002 were short lived on the Milwaukee County Board. Do you remember a guy by the name of Tom Amnent? He used to work there; he used to be the County Executive. He's not there anymore is he? Neither are a number of your former colleagues. Yet, again I am hearing the all too familiar rumor of Property Tax Increases from the County Board. Perhaps the lesson wasn't strong enough? Although, having Scott Walker as the new County Exec should be a constant reminder since he ran on a...