A fool and his country are soon parted

Do you like to be treated like a fool? Do you know how often valid concerns are turned into invalid opinion? Perhaps the biggest "corruption in politics" isn't about the corruption most of us think about; bribes, lobbyists, back room deals but the corruption that allows black to become white and pink becomes purple. It's a tool used effectively today in politics called the "directed survey." It's usually built on unsubstantiated statements, insinuation, false premise and inflated priority.

Those who use this tool are after one thing, creating a false and misleading impression and a survey that is skewed.

Perfect example of a directed survey with a strong anti-Obama bias is this conservative survey.

1)	What is your opinion of President Obama?
	Favorable Unfavorable This is a perfectly fair opinion question.
2)	Do you believe President Obama was right in letting BP manage the oil spill disaster?
	Right Not right This is an example of a directed question where the question. "Letting BP Manage the disaster" assumes the Obama Administration did nothing and sat on their thumbs allowing the disaster to get out of control. The fact is, once the disaster began, it was beyond the control of anyone. It also assumes the management of the disaster overshadows the cause giving the survey taker President Obama somehow was involved in the cause, was responsible for the the immediate response to the blowout, and the plan of action to stop the leak. You do realize, of course, this comes from the same people who whine about government interference and regulation and - God Forbid - takeover of business.
3)	How would you rate President Obama's handling of the disaster?
	Excellent Good Fair Poor Did President Obama twiddle his thumbs? An industrial disaster happens and who is responsible?
4)	Do you believe BP's political donations to the Obama campaign have been a factor in how the President handled the matter?
	Yes, it played a role. No, it didn't play a role. I doubt it but do you think the fact that more in contributions went to Republicans like Joe Barton who apologized to BP for Barack pushing hard on BP to set up an escrow. So who's contribution looks like it was a bribe?
5)	Have the media been much more lenient on President Obama than on President Bush with the Katrina disaster?
	Yes, more lenient on Obama. No, it's been about the same. Actually I think harder in many ways. A lot of sludge washed up on Obama that was not deserved and he acted immediately to determine the severity.
6)	In the 2008 election between McCain-Palin and Obama-Biden, whom did you vote for?
	McCain-Palin Obama-Biden Other So what do you think they want to know this? To see if the Oil spill had an effect on Obama's popularity. Why ? So they would know whether to drive this message harder or back off. If you want to know more about the government response and The President's Actions read several sources and don't be led like sheep to the "Greener Pastures" of "Trickle Down economic robbery"

My Mass E-mail from President Obama

I know a lot of what any politician says is orchestrated and while I realize this probably is not much different, it seems a lot different because rather than putting a glossy face on the tragedy President Obama gave me, at least, a more specific look at how devastating the Deep Water Horizon crisis really is for all of us and those on the coast in particular. To call this unprecedented disaster an "oil spill" really has softened the truth into a lie.

I wanted to pass on these comments from President Obama:

"Paul,

Yesterday, I visited Caminada Bay in Grand Isle, Louisiana -- one of the first places to feel the devastation wrought by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. While I was here, at Camerdelle's Live Bait shop, I met with a group of local residents and small business owners.

Folks like Floyd Lasseigne, a fourth-generation oyster fisherman. This is the time of year when he ordinarily earns a lot of his income. But his oyster bed has likely been destroyed by the spill.

Terry Vegas had a similar story. He quit the 8th grade to become a shrimper with his grandfather. Ever since, he's earned his living during shrimping season -- working long, grueling days so that he could earn enough money to support himself year-round. But today, the waters where he has worked are closed. And every day, as the spill worsens, he loses hope that he will be able to return to the life he built.

Here, this spill has not just damaged livelihoods. It has upended whole communities. And the fury people feel is not just about the money they have lost. It is about the wrenching recognition that this time their lives may never be the same.

These people work hard. They meet their responsibilities. But now because of a manmade catastrophe -- one that is not their fault and beyond their control -- their lives have been thrown into turmoil. It is brutally unfair. And what I told these men and women is that I will stand with the people of the Gulf Coast until they are again made whole.

That is why, from the beginning, we have worked to deploy every tool at our disposal to respond to this crisis. Today, there are more than 20,000 people working around the clock to contain and clean up this spill. I have authorized 17,500 National Guard troops to participate in the response. More than 1,900 vessels are aiding in the containment and cleanup effort. We have convened hundreds of top scientists and engineers from around the world. This is the largest response to an environmental disaster of this kind in the history of our country.

We have also ordered BP to pay economic injury claims, and this week, the federal government sent BP a preliminary bill for $69 million to pay back American taxpayers for some of the costs of the response so far. In addition, after an emergency safety review, we are putting in place aggressive new operating standards for offshore drilling. And I have appointed a bipartisan commission to look into the causes of this spill. If laws are inadequate, they will be changed. If oversight was lacking, it will be strengthened. And if laws were broken, those responsible will be brought to justice.

These are hard times in Louisiana and across the Gulf Coast, an area that has already seen more than its fair share of troubles. The people of this region have met this terrible catastrophe with seemingly boundless strength and character in defense of their way of life. What we owe them is a commitment by our nation to match the resilience they have shown. That is our mission. And it is one we will fulfill.

Thank you,

President Barack Obama"

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Drill baby Drill
Barack Obama gave in a little to the howls of Sarah Palin's self-aggrandizing Drill baby Drill and ended up drilled by the Spill baby Spill. While some say it is his Katrina event I believe the public knows who caused the spill, who has the equipment to fix the spill, and who has the means and can clean it up. Now we need Seal baby Seal

On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the rig left eleven crewmen dead. The resulting fire could not be extinguished, and on April 22, 2010, the rig sank, leaving the well gushing, causing an oil spill that has been considered to be the largest ever in the U.S.

On April 30, 2010 Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that Admiral Thad Allen would serve as the National Incident Commander for the federal government's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

[Drill baby Drill] The issue saw increased coverage as president George W. Bush in July 2008 lifted a 1990 executive order by George H.W. Bush banning offshore drilling, while at the same time calling for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

As of August 2008, a 1981 federal ban is still in place, making Bush's action a symbolic gesture. The issue of offshore drilling became central in the 2008 presidential election, not least because of the oil price increases since 2003. It is also being debated in terms of both environmental issues and U.S. energy independence. As of September 2008, President Barack Obama is for limited offshore drilling as part of an extensive energy independence overhaul.

Steal baby Steal

Wall Street, Madoff, Enron, and the beat goes on...

Kill baby Kill & Bill baby Bill

We are still in Iraq a totally senseless waste of lives based in lies and fear. At the same time Blackwater, Halliburton, KBR and others soaked the taxpayers for billions.

NO baby NO

The Republican't Party has become dead weight dragging down the government as much as possible perhaps Barack and We the People can leap tall buildings if he can get the Nay baby Nay party off of his back.

I guess the thing that bothers me is that catchy slogans are not what we need in government or our lives. We all need to think baby think with our own brains and not the words of hate-mongers, Radio & TV street corner preachers, viral e-mail false messages and even some of our friends. There is no excuse for shirking the responsibility we all have for having an open mind.

Meanwhile spring is here and grab some grub and your favorite tea, soda, beer or wine set up the BBQ and Grill baby Grill

I'm don't mean Enhanced Interrogation when I say Grill baby Grill