The honor of labor is being stolen from us. I was raised in a family and society to honor honest work. So were most of you. Today, far too often, Wall Street gambling punks cahoot with government bureaucrat stooges both worming through loopholes created by self-profiting legislators, selfish unions and businesses joining in the corrupt feast, all painting a false face of caring for the little guy but making suckers and paupers of us. If you, like I, honor honest labor then take a moment today to plan how you personally during the next year will fight back, take back our honor while we still have it, as individuals and as a nation. Honorable men and women within our institutions, and most are, must stand up to those who aren’t, and those who aren’t honest or helping be replaced.
Just to remind you to raise the flag.
Labor Day fix: cut taxes, spending, regulation. California, your state, D.C.
California results reveal high school exit test's value. For all students, the exit exam requirement has been doing what it is supposed to – providing new incentives for parents, teachers and students to pay attention and demand better results.
Kroc Peace Center is a crock
What’s Israel Got to Do with It?:“The Israel test is finally our own test of survival as a free nation.” Americans agree, disagree with Obama.
How the Germans sell mobile phones............ I’d ask my Germany-born wife if I can buy one, or several, but she’s using the phone.
Tigerhawk:
What with the steep decline in contributions to charities such as food banks, imagine how relieved I was to learn that public radio stations are raising money in record amounts. You can't blame conservatives for that one.
THE LTCOL CHESSANI CASE:GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS...MOSTLY BAD
When I read in the LA Times that LtGeneral Flynn had decided to refer LtCol Jeff Chessani’s case to a BOI (Board of Inquiry), I felt embarrassed and ashamed as a Marine…. Another interesting fact is the Marine Corps, except in the case of Marine Special Operations (Fox) Company mentioned above, has not used this procedure since 1956…. This BOI raises the question, why the change in normal procedure? I believe that in the Ribbon Creek incident the Marine Corps was trying to establish the facts compared to the LtCol Chessani BOI where the generals are covering their own political butts.
Semper Fi.
Bob Weimann,
LtCol, USMC Ret.
Former Commanding Officer, Kilo Company, 3/1
Also: Bad News in the SSgt Wuterich Case! The military continues to drag out a fruitless case against Frank Wuterich. Read the latest from Mark Walker at the North County Times here and at CAAFlog here and also here.
The Corps teaches Harvard
Harvard Business School recently touted the Marine Corps’ leadership philosophy as effective not only on the battlefield but in the office, too.
The Sept. 1 “Management Tip of the Day” on Harvard Business Publishing’s Web site summarized Marine Corps leadership principles and encouraged corporate executives to rethink theirs.
The post, titled “3 Things You Didn’t Know About Marine Corps Leadership,” says contrary to popular misconceptions, the Marine Corps is not a place where people mindlessly follow orders. “In fact, the Marine Corps is a highly effective organization that thrives by empowering” Marines, the post reads.
The three tips are:
First, communicate the mission by explaining what needs to be done. Let your employees figure out how to do it. Second, earn respect. Don’t rule by rank alone, and your employees will excel even when not monitored. Third, trust them. Push decision making downward and have confidence in your employees’ expertise.
Doctor’s Perspective: 10 Things I Hate About Health-Care Reform
People Power “As for the elites, especially the liberal elite: They remain deaf, dumb, and blind.”
Afghanistan and civil-military relations
The report illustrates the basic struggle between civilian policymakers and military commanders. Each side looks to the other to solve its problems. The White House staff is hoping that McChrystal will deliver a clear, high-probability war-winning strategy, a strategy that would reduce Afghanistan as an issue of concern. McChrystal, like all field commanders, wants his political masters to give him a realistic and measurable objective, with the resources needed to accomplish it.
McChrystal's report implies a pessimistic outlook for U.S. success in Afghanistan. If he and his staff had an optimistic view about the Afghan challenge, there would have been no need to be so diligent about clarifying responsibility for what comes next. In the case of success, all would share the glory. McChrystal's report is a preemptive defense against blame and recrimination. That does not bode well for either the U.S. mission in Afghanistan or for civil-military relations.
The resignation (and coming MSM/left-wing martyrdom) of Van Jones. -- Even equivocating Joe Gandleman admits, “All the talk about the Obama political operation being so slick that it would create a Democratic majority that would rule for years is now oh, so, 2008. They can still recoup. But the operative question is this: Is there a learning curve with these guys?”
Caption: Yes! Yes! Oh let me taste your tears, DUmmies! Oh, the tears of unfathomable sadness! Mmm-yummy! Mmm-yummy! (From DummieFunnies)
I haven’t read this book but this review is worth reading:
“Strength in What Remains” tells the story of a young man's resilience in the face of overwhelming horror and his capacity to rebuild hope, not only for himself, but for the people of his country.
Hugo, Such Rhetoric!
No.10 turns on Obama and Clinton for criticizing decision to release Lockerbie bomber They knew in advance says London. “British officials claim Mr Obama and Mrs Clinton were kept informed at all stages of discussions concerning Megrahi's return.” Solomonia comments: “They threw the Brits under the bus by feigning surprise...we can't wait for the leaks to come.”
Sorry fans of the other day’s now-named Blenderman but he’s getting off for Labor Day. He sends you a little shot from his replacement.
New Hudson Institute Report Finds Union Pension Plans Perform Worse Than Non-Union Plans. Other findings: Officer pension plans are often better funded than those for rank-and-file union members; Rather than negotiating better-funded pensions, unions spend money on politics; The failing union pension plans are one reason that union officials are promoting the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), to take away secret ballot and ease coercion for new dues-paying members.
Obama’s manufacturing Czar:
“President Obama has named Ron Bloom, an influential figure in the national labor movement before joining the administration's auto task force earlier this year, as his senior counselor for manufacturing policy.” To be announced today at the AFL-CIO convention. Gee, think something is wrong with this choice? The National Association of Manufacturers does, and steers us to this column of advice from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel business columnist who nominates better choices and advice for Obama than he’d likely receive from the UAW about how to help US industry.
I hear that Bird Dog and News Junkie return soon to take over daily news nuggets. That’s Bird Dog who chained me to this Two-Bits ball-n-chain while he was frolicking across the Med. Typical boss. As my semi-socialist grandmother told me, “All bosses stink and if you become a boss you’ll stink too.” Here’s some surfing spots in New England for you both to enjoy closer to home. Don’t leave again.
I’m going surfing the waves in San Diego. See ya after I ride this one. I like to go out with a bang.
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