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Week Beginning September 19, 2010
At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.
Human Events (9/21/2010)
DREAM Act a Nightmare for America
On September 20th Army Sgt. Robert Bearden’s ‘acts of courage, valor and willpower’ finally acknowledged after 66 years. In a ceremony held in his honor at Ft. Hood, Army Sgt. Robert Bearden lifted himself from his wheelchair and received 13 medals and badges for heroism that he displayed on and after D-Day. Among the honors he received were the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Prisoner of War.
Sgt. Robert Bearden was with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was the last paratrooper to leave the last drop plane. The outfit did not have the best of luck. They missed their drop zone; one paratrooper got caught up during the jump and even though Sgt. Robert Bearden tried to save him, the man died of a broken neck; some of the regiment drowned in the very river they were assigned to guard; Bearden had a bullet go through his fingers; and another soldier lost his nose. On ‘D-Day-plus two’ Bearden was captured and held as a prisoner of war until January 31, 1945.
For more details about Sgt. Robert Bearden’s ‘acts of courage, valor and willpower’ simply click on D-Day Paratrooper, 87, Saluted at Fort Hood.
Bearden proudly wore a uniform like the one he wore on D-Day complete with brown combat boots. He even had an American flag with 48 stars on it. Maj. Gen. William Grimsley presented the 13 medals and badges in front of an audience of 100.
Maj. Gen. William Grimsley stated during the ceremony “…acts of courage, valor and willpower have no expiration date, and that’s why we’re proud to be able to do this.”
The Advisors of “Union of Americans” full agree with that sentiment. We would like to extend our thanks, appreciation and gratitude to Sgt. Robert Bearden and all who have served America. It is through your dedicated patriotism, unselfish acts and heroic deeds that America is the great nation it is. ~ Editor
President Obama has finally said something that we feel all Americans can agree with. He stated, “…it’s never to late to do the right thing.” President Obama was awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger.
The ceremony finally answered the questions of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger’s children as to how their father died on March 11, 1968. They had been told that he had died in a helicopter accident while serving our country. To them he has always been a hero. Now, 42 years later, they know that he is a hero’s hero.
Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger died by enemy fire after saving the lives of three comrades in Laos. He single-handedly held off the North Vietnamese while helping to evacuate wounded comrades after their base on a remote Laotian mountain. The next morning after helping three wounded comrades into rescue slings, he was fatally wounded by enemy ground fire.
For 42 years his wife and children were not allowed to know of the fact that he gave his life so that others could live because the mission was “Top Secret”. But they always knew that he died “doing his job” as he considered serving our country.
To read more about the ceremony and to view a short video of President Obama presenting the award simply click on Obama Awards Medal of Honor Posthumously.
On behalf of all the “Union of Americans” “Patriots” we would like to “do the right thing” and thank Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger and all of the other unsung heroes for serving our country. It is only by their acts that the American People can be safe, secure and look forward to a bright future. ~ Editor
The commissioning of USS NEW YORK (LPD-21) on November 7, 2009 was the first milestone in USS NEW YORK’s entry into the United States Navy fleet. The USS NEW YORK (LPD-21) has a special mission in the war on terror.
From flight deck to crew quarters, the LPD of the 21st century is state-of-the-art in design and technology, superseding four older classes of amphibious landing craft. She is a San Antonio-class LPD (Landing Platform, Dock) warship. The lead ship in the LPD series, USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD-17), was followed into the Navy fleet by USS NEW ORLEANS (LPD-18), USS MESA VERDE (LPD-19), USS GREEN BAY (LPD-20) and USS SAN DIEGO (LPD-22).
She is one of three new amphibious assault ships named after places in three states where more than 3,000 people were murdered in the infamous terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. The other two: USS ARLINGTON (LPD-24) named for the Virginia county in which the Pentagon is located, and the USS SOMERSET (LPD-25) named for the Pennsylvania county where American Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field.
All three ships will go to sea with steel in their bows that was salvaged and re-formed from all three terrorist attack sites: LPD-21’s from the World Trade Center, LPD-24’s from the Pentagon building’s structural girders and LPD-25’s from the meltdown of a crane used to excavate the airliner wreckage. All three ships embody the strength and determination of the people of the United States: to recover, to rally, and to take the fight to the enemy.
In fact, the USS New York (LPD-21) is the latest in a long line of warships named for the state and city of New York. Compared to previous USS NEW YORKs, each of these modern-day ships is a swift and agile giant. The LPD-21, for example, cruises significantly faster and her waterline is 111 feet longer than the long-ago decommissioned battleship USS NEW YORK (BB-34).
As force-projection platforms, USS NEW YORK and her sister LPDs are designed and equipped to operate with maximum stealth and tactical flexibility. Her components include…
Special features of USS NEW YORK (LPD-21):
Our nation is in serious need of leadership that will bring the American People together. Our nation is in serious need of leadership that will help the American People to strive for the American Dream again. Our nation is in serious need of leadership that will enable the American People to feel secure in our Homeland.
The Journal of the Patriots Patrol has received some mail regarding our recent story about General Colin Powell. These “Readers” expressed the belief that the General, if anything, is over qualified to be President of the United States, but that they would fully endorse him if did choose to announce his candidacy. As a result, we have been asked to actively promote this petition among our “Readers”.
We are asking each of our “Patriots” to copy this petition, sign it and email it to everyone on their email contact lists requesting them to sign it and to email it to everyone on their email contact lists, etc.
The petition below is in a format which will accommodate the signature and state of two individuals per line. You simply copy the text and paste it into a blank email. On the first available line, type your name and state. Next send it to everyone on your email contact lists requesting that they do the same.
Petition for Colin Powell Candidacy for the President of the United States
We understand that for family reasons, Colin Powell is reluctant to be President of the United States. We believe, however, that our country’s need for leadership is so great that we need a canadate with credentials such as Colin Powell. His credentials are of such quality that it is doubtful that there is another person available who could match his credentials for the presidency. We therefore believe that if Colin Powell believes in the validity of this petition, he will consider the presidency. If he still finds that he is unable to serve as President that he will endorse a substitute candidate with the promise of serving in the Administration of the President.
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We appreciate your advising us that “Powell wonders if Obama is losing his ability to connect”. Of course, the evidence that Obama is not connecting is all over the place, but we do appreciate your sharing some of Colin Powell’s remarks with us.
However, we take exception to your description of Powell’s activities as being limited to Secretary of State for George W. Bush. We think people would like to know that Colin Powell was…….
He has received the following awards and decorations from…..
The United States and other Nations……..
Badges
Military medals and ribbons
| Defense Distinguished Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters) | |
| Distinguished Service Medal, Army (with Oak Leaf Cluster) | |
| Defense Superior Service Medal | |
| Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster) | |
| Soldier’s Medal | |
| Bronze Star | |
| Purple Heart | |
| Air Medal | |
| Joint Service Commendation Medal | |
| Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters) | |
| Presidential Medal of Freedom (order of precedence, if worn) | |
| Presidential Citizens Medal (order of precedence, if worn) | |
| National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star) | |
| Vietnam Service Medal (with 1 Silver Service Star) | |
| Army Service Ribbon | |
| Army Overseas Service Ribbon (with numeral 3) |
Foreign decorations
In our opinion there are few men or women in public office who possess credentials that can match those of Colin Powell. We think its time that the American People examine the credentials of those who are running for public office. It is our opinion that Colin Powell occupies a postion that few if any that those serving in public life can match. It is therefore the opinion of the “Union of Americans” Advisors that Colin Powell is unique in the respect to the credentials that he has been awarded by the United States and the Governments of many nations.
CONCLUSION:
The “Union of Americans” recommends to the American People that Colin Powell is unmatched in his credentials for public service and therefore is uniquely eligible to be a canidate for presidency of the the United States. Therefore, Colin Powell is the “Union of Americans” Advisorary Board choice to be a canidate for the presidency in the 2012 National Election.
Therefore, be it resolved that the “Union of Americans” Advisory Board in session are proud to recommend to the American People Colin Powell as a canidate for the presidency in 2012.
Be it further resolved that the “Union of Americans” Advisorary Board has reviewed the records regarding the life and service of Colin Powell and found his qualifications to exceed any and all those American Citizens who qualify as a canidate for the Presidency of the United States.
Be it further resolved that the “Union of Americans” undertake a petition recommending Colin Powell run for President in 2012.
Be it further resolved that this petition be circulated on the internet and that copies of same be forwarded to the media and to each State Official(s) responsible for National Elections which will enable local “Colin Powell for President” Committees to take appropriate action.
Be it resolved that by the collection and distribution of the “Colin Powell for President” Committee petition will represent an unquestioned statement as to the interest and will of the American People in selecting a President in the 2012 Election. ~ dhb
One of President Obama’s highest-profile supporters in the 2008 election — retired Gen. Colin Powell — wonders if Obama has lost some of his ability to connect with Americans.
“It’s not just me picking on the president,” Powell said yesterday on NBC’s Meet The Press. “It’s reflected in the polling.”
The White House would no doubt disagree, Powell said, but a number of Americans seem to believe that Obama is spending too much time on things like health care, environmental legislation, and education, and not enough on the primary issue: Jobs.
Of course, that is the topic of Obama’s CNBC town hall today at noon.
Powell, the Secretary of State for President George W. Bush, also suggested that Obama spend more time on the deficit, and deal better with the business community.
A partial transcript of Powell’s comment:
I think he has lost some of his ability to connect during the campaign. It’s not just me picking on the president, it’s reflected in the polling. Some of the anxiety and anger that you see out there, I think, comes from a belief on the part of the American people — whether it’s correct or incorrect, and the White House would say it’s incorrect — that not enough attention (is being paid to jobs) … his singular focus should be on unemployment.
Wall Street got fixed. They’re getting their bonuses back. We fixed the auto industry. It’s starting to function but people are still seeing a 9.6 percent unemployment rate. They’re losing their homes. They’re homes are under water. Mortgages can’t be paid. Short sales.
They are anxious and they are expecting more out of the president. I think he has to do more with respect to reducing the deficit and also being careful about putting more and more programs, more and more rocks into that knapsack because the American people are looking for a singular focus on the economy and unemployment.
And as part of that, he needs to focus on the business community. In my travels around the country, the business community is not that satisfied with the administration right now. So, I think the president is aware of all of this. His advisers are aware of all of this and I hope we will see him moving more vigorously in this direction.
(Posted by David Jackson, USA Today)
At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.
Wall Street Journal (9/16/10)
Primaries Stoke Turmoil
31 Democrats Rebel on Taxes as Tea Party Gaines Pose Dilemma for GOP Leaders
Wall Street Journal (9/15/2010)
Obstacle to Deficit Cutting: A Nation on Entitlements
Wall Street Journal (9/15/2010)
Japan Pushes Down Yen
Wall Street Journal (9/15/10)
Tea Party Claims Big Win
Upstart Candidate Beats GOP-Backed Congressman In Delaware Senate Primary
Wall Street Journal (9/14/2010)
Bank Rules Win Muted Praise
Wall Street Journal (9/14/2010)
Cuba to Cut State Workers In Tilt Toward Free Market
Wall Street Journal (9/14/2010)
AIG Plots End to U.S. Aid
We are greatly disturbed by the rumors regarding Attorney General Eric Holder’s stance as to whether or not an American Citizen can bear arms. Though we are not experts on the subject, just average Citizens taking a position on this important question, we understand that Americans have the “right to bear arms”.
What disturbs us greatly is the ‘ObamaMites’ and Attorney General, Eric Holder, wish to question the right. This is significant as it is an attack on the “Constitution of the United States ”. The “Constitution” was written by our Founding Fathers and is the basis of our Great Nation.
Should any Patriot wish to document the discussion of the right of American Citizens to bear arms all they need do is to refer to the Second Amendment of the “Constitution of the United States” to find confirmation of the right of American Citizens to bear arms. ~ Publisher
The “ Union of American” Advisers came across an article in the September 15th edition of the Wall Street Journal that they felt was very significant. The article was “Obstacle to Deficit Cutting: A Nation on Entitlements”.
In July it was Greece. In August it was Spain. In September, it’s Ireland.
What do all these countries have in common? They are all Socialist Democracies, whose Electorate have voted for entitlements and Socialist Government. What is happening in each of these countries is the fact that their Socialist Governments are not able to pay for the entitlements they have given to their respective Electorates.
Following the disaster in Greece it was interesting to learn that the basic problem was that the Greek Government could not meet the necessary obligations of the nation without reducing entitlements. Believe it or not, the Greek People voted in a government that converted Greece into a ‘Nation of Entitlements’. The Grecian Crisis occurred when the Greek Government cut entitlements in an attempt to avoid national bankruptcy. That’s the first story regarding entitlements.
The second story involves Spain and the entitlements that the Spanish Government gave to the Electorate. The Euro-Community stepped in and assisted the Spanish Government.
We now have Ireland and another economic eruption that will add to the burden that the Euro-Communities have to underwrite in order to avoid a Euro-Recession. Whether the European banks can solve the credit crisis that is evolving is a serious question. Should they fail there is no doubt that the impact on the economies of the world will be affected and that a global crisis will result.
This is all happening at the same time that the Obama Administration has launched an Entitlement Program. The Obama Entitlement Program as a percentage of the Gross Domestic Product dwarfs the three current European crises. As a result it will have far greater impact on the economies of the world then has been experienced to date.
With such earth shaking events taking place it is hard for this author to understand how the United States can avoid re-recession in the months ahead. The problem the American People will face is if not stagflation, certainly inflation.
We’ve noticed various securities designed to protect the investor from inflation and we find that they are all beginning to prosper as a result of the economic trends in the United States. We suggest that each of our “Patriots” check with their own family and those about them as this writer has done. He has found that food prices are taking great leaps as well as other segments of the economy. It seems to be Obama Policy to ignore the threat of inflation as more and more money is printed to finance his Socialist Agenda.
His first step, HealthCare, has yet to take “effect” and have an “affect” on the U.S. economy. But the signs are there, if you want to believe them.
The best measure of inflation and deflation of course are the cycles of the economy that show growth of the GDP, the decline of the value of the dollar and its effect on unemployment (+/- 10%). No one has yet reported the cost of unemployment benefits to the American People, which are growing each month while the job market continues to show only modest improvement. Certainly, the numbers of people checking in for benefits continues to dwarf the numbers of people who remain unemployed.
This writer finds it difficult to shield his holdings against both inflation and possibly deflation. He was greatly disturbed by the rumors regarding the Bond Market and the lack of the Fed’s ammunition to stabilize those negative forces, which are slowly eroding the economy.
We can’t get a reduction in interest rates; they’re at -1% at this point in time. So the only the Fed can do is support the economy by purchasing bonds with newly printed money. This will eventually result in a negative impact on the U.S. economy.
With all of these issues currently affecting the U.S. economy, this author can only ask…. “In October will it be the United States?” ~ Publisher
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