Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 5.14.12...

    $2,000,000,000.00 USD
   DISAPPEARS IN THIN AIR!
     UNDER THE PROTECTION OF ENTITY
           "TOO BIG TO FAIL"

OK, so who cares if one of the largest US banks loses a few billion dollars? After all, it is absurd to think who could gain from this loss, right?

When economic loses occur, or financial instruments fail to deliver and provide what they are designed to, profits that is, the equity or money disappears, correct?

Well, it is math and economics coupled with
financial function that is at work in our dualistic world, which is the way it is supposed to work for the most part.

But didn't some entity or person, singular or plural, have to be on the receiving end of this reciprocal loss relationship making them or it the one with the gain, or appearing genius?

Now how can News Internet Radio suggest such madness? Really, it must be madness surely.

Easy there. Is it not true that by using any known scientific laws, say in economics, or finance, don't they all speak the language called mathematics at some level? Of course, and the language of business and finance is English too. But when it comes to the way the machine works, it is mathematics pure and simple. So get a lawyer to communicate, defend or attack, and get an accountant or financial analyst to measure the action and the possibilities. Of course there is always the theoretical arts and of course physics that can possibly prove the $2,000,000,000.00 just vanished and left the planet and known Universe.

Finance and economics run on accounts and ledgers; punctuated by debits and credits.

This is common knowledge and certainly not complex as far as a fundamental principle. So, being that the loss was a debit to the subject matter 'Bank' account ledger, then where did the debit's reciprocal credit go and end up; and in who's or what's account or ledger? Someone or some entity is sitting pretty, or has the smile of a Cheshire cat surely.

The news organization or governmental regulatory body that breaks this quandary and delivers the 'goods' on this information surely will be hailed and rewarded hopefully for their incredible 'Sherlock' work, which it may entail.

Who or what was on the other 'side' of the trades?

Check the books before they cybernetically become non-existent or 'cleaned'. They may already have been cleaned and are not to be seen, thus leaving no tracks. Wait, there is something called BIND and the Internet Backbone that holds complete records of the most intricate transactions. Do you think those in the know and in the skill can or will do something for the global good? depends on what your definition of good is really. Ask Dillinger and Capone in their day what good was to them, one may be amused with the answer.

Isn't it a sad state of affairs that when after 40 years since the Watergate break-in and corresponding debacle  that the global community is adrift once again in another shoddily crafted vessel built on the timbers of betrayal and sloppiness? There are no better clues today than a purported sighting of a 'big whale' swimming the oceans of finance.

Perhaps a rogue barnacled trader will appear named Moby Dick to which a driven and mad captain can run pursuit towards, but to no end other than another to have another captains lost, and for what? The impossible is just that, impossible. But one never knows until one tries. These sloppy traders within the safety of too big to fail achieve what in the end?

If it say fed the hungry, or cured the sick or built infrastructures for something or someone great, but it did not.

It did however, for the moment disappear, but into what and whose accounts and ledgers?

Who will ask and demand these hard disclosures, Romney or Obama?

Perhaps those that may know are no longer too big to fail. Let's wait and see.

Until the details surface, the NIR editors
generously offer the outrageous wager to anyone who proves, using known scientific laws, with an explanation to a watching world where this pile of cash is and with whom.

Oh yes, the offered wager's parameters; of course is a 'Gentleman's Bet' commonly defined in discrete parlance as $1.00. Yes, that is correct we wager, with equal odds of one to one, one thin dollar, payable at market.

What say you; do we get any takers? The NIR editors and aficionados say none will dare to risk and target themselves.

Be assured though, where this money goes is into no 'Black Hole'; unless someone or some entity cares to disclose this new science and the nature of its principles; or, just come forward and humor the rest of us with the seemingly outright display of chicanery and illusion which it may be.

The magicians world expands... contracts and continues.

With the sincerity of true inquiry;

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com (NIR) reiterates the following:

THE PROBLEM:
Recent and previous Economic Collapse starting in 2008 and continuing into at least last year (2011, which aggravated the existing Political failures to 'serve' People (U.S. Citizens}as architected by the elected representatives of government and by the Corporate Elite, some of which are not even American citizens who call the shots that affect the People of the United States everyday. Amazing for sure.

THE SOLUTION:
REPEAL: Both CITIZENS UNITED vs. FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION and BUCKLEY vs. VALEO, to pave the road to one person, one vote with one dollar towards campaigns, and no more. One person must be a real human being, not a corporate person group, nor a PAC, or a Union, etc. For these are nothing more than bullies picking on the intimidated. Consider them likened to a 'gang', which enslaves individual People.

The US Founding Fathers designed and wrote the foundation documents with a trusty Samuel Johnson dictionary, without imagination or interpretation.

SO LET US...

REINSTATE: The GLASS STEAGALL ACT, or render a new comprehensive version to encompass the present playing field of finance, business, economics and government.

By the way Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley, was Secretary of Labor in the Clinton administration, last week publicly, on a Pacifia Radio station in Los Angeles, California specifically suggested reinstating at least the GLASS STEAGALL ACT for starters. JP Morgan Chase's 'trading error' supports the reconfiguring the financial rules of the current game, which is being played with money that is better spent on maintaining measurable acts of humanitarian benefit and magnitude for a greater productive economic and financial end.

The U.S. Constitution was written to do what specifically?

This is rhetorical, but please answer this as best you can to your own understanding of the intent and tone of the Founding Fasthers' masterpiece and master work. No college education required, just the uncommon common sense of Thomas Paine. George Washington actually required daily reading of those who served under him; people like Alexander Hamilton his leading field officer.

Paine was no revolutionary though really, he just had a little common sense; which, he captured in prose and distributed freely to others.

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...

Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR ...NewsInternetRadio at our new GMAIL address: editors.at.newsinternetradio@gmail.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 5.06.12...

A little over 45 days ago NIR published here a little peccadillo of the respected conservative Heritage Foundation's broken link or removed link to a key report affecting the U.S. oil industry, the American people and the world.

We are not revenue driven, though revenue is important. NIR feels a responsibility is required as a requisite of citizenship and the established by the tenets of our Founding Father's gift of process and freedom embodied in the Constitution of the United States.

There is one reason this document is disparaged and overlooked. It is a clear road map to freedom for the People of the United States, though Commerce is an important tool, and not at the People's expense using intellectual tools; i.e. legal business entities like corporations, limited liability companies and the like.

Tools are important in any civilization, culture or society. However, tools are not People. If that logic were true, then all tools are people. Thus hammers and sewing needles should and would get a say in politics, depending of course who controlled them, right? This logic is the ridiculous present state of affairs in the United States unfortunately.

Stating the proverbial 'King' has no clothes is not popular. Hannity as well as O'Reilly (An O'Reilly Family entity is a Chevron and, or Exxon/Mobil shareholder) each have a bias, as do we all.

May we consider the duty our Forefather's adhered to as considerably risk to their lives and property. So many of our citizenry appear dismissive and forgetful as to the responsibility that was transferred to us to honor and maintain.

Are we not blasphemous to suggest even in humor that a person can be a conceptual corporate body controlled by a group, aka 'gang' to intimidate and shake down the legitimate US citizens who are to the 'subject' of the US Constitution, not as the private interests purport the 'object' of their greed.

No, it is not true. It is only true for those who pillage and plunder the fruits of the American system. Profit is not plunder, stealing is not earning.

NIR has reviewed documents from the Madoff Era of profit concept. It is amazing how many purported business people thought it was proper business to get new investors when profits were lean so they could pay as promised to previous investors.

Yes, NIR found the American landscape filled with rationalized actions in the name of "capitalism", which sadly is not. Americans are taught 'gangster' mentalities in cultural and ethnic messages financed by media. These are the sources of America's problems at present.

To be continued from the conservative, yet liberal view from our forefather's gifts to us, the people.

We reiterate in reiteration the following:

The Problem:
The recent and previous Economic Collapse (2008-
2011) that aggravated the existing Political failures to 'serve' People (U.S. Citizens) as architected by the elected representatives of government and by the Corporate Elite, some of which are not American citizens calling the shots affecting the People of the United States everyday.

THE SOLUTION:
REPEAL: Both Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and Buckley v. Valeo, to pave the road to one person, one vote with one dollar towards campaigns, and no more. One person must be a real human being, not a corporate person group, nor a PAC, or a Union, etc. For these are nothing more than bullies picking on the intimidated. Consider them likened to a 'gang', which enslaves individual People.We reiterate in reiteration the following:

The Problem:
The recent and previous Economic Collapse (2008-
2011) that aggravated the existing Political failures to 'serve' People (U.S. Citizens) as architected by the elected representatives of government and by the Corporate Elite, some of which are not American citizens calling the shots affecting the People of the United States everyday.

THE SOLUTION:
REPEAL: Both Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and Buckley v. Valeo, to pave the road to one person, one vote with one dollar towards campaigns, and no more. One person must be a real human being, not a corporate person group, nor a PAC, or a Union, etc. For these are nothing more than bullies picking on the intimidated. Consider them likened to a 'gang', which enslaves individual People.

The Forefathers designed and wrote the founding documents with a Samuel Johnson dictionary, without imagination interpretation.

AND LET US...

REINSTATE: The Glass Steagall Act, or render a new comprehensive version to encompass the present playing field of finance, business, economics and government.

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...

Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR ...NewsInternetRadio at our new GMAIL address: editors.at.newsinternetradio@gmail.com

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The Forefathers designed and wrote the founding documents with a Samuel Johnson dictionary, without imagination interpretation.

AND LET US...

REINSTATE: The Glass Steagall Act, or render a new comprehensive version to encompass the present playing field of finance, business, economics and government.

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...

Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR ...NewsInternetRadio at our new GMAIL address: editors.at.newsinternetradio@gmail.com


Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 3.12.12...

When Internet files get corrupted, for whatever reason, it is important to reinstate links to the information freely in the spirit and integrity of American tradition. After all even the Forefather's made several copies of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. Why not public documents affecting American and global policy?

Today we reinstated a link to the Heritage Foundation's Document 248 regarding Exporting Alaska's Oil and Gas from 1983, which we originally linked to our PR Web Press Release dated April 3, 2007 entitled "NIR (News Internet Radio) Finds New Information On Possible Discrepancies in the Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Statistics and Status Probe Of 2006". Servers get old and files get used - like tires. Sometimes fresh mirrored copies must be called into service. Thank the Providence of Nature and God for archiving multiple original copies.

Free speech through the First Amendment needs to be exercised and exhibited with respect and integrity. Twisting and spinning information along with rank name calling is free speech, but isn't it more an admission of motive attempting to intersect opportunity all to deceive and manipulate?

"Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse." - George Washington

"The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government." - George Washington

True American values of equality include as a foundation "One person, one vote, one dollar"; to think otherwise infers inequality in the voting value and process, which may dilute our
Constitution and dissolve the foundation of
primary source laws in America. You, the People, decide.

We reiterate therefore, thus, the following:

The Problem:
The recent and previous Economic Collapse (2008-
2011) that aggravated the existing Political failures to 'serve' People (U.S. Citizens) as architected by the elected representatives of government and by the Corporate Elite, some of which are not American citizens calling the shots affecting the People of the United States everyday.

The Solution:
REPEAL: The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and Buckley v. Valeo, allowing again only one person, a real human being, not a corporate group, PAC, Union, etc., or a 'gang' to  enslave individual People, as the Forefathers designed and wrote, without imagination interpretation.

AND

REINSTATE: The Glass Steagall Act, or render a new comprehensive version to encompass the present playing field of finance, business, economics and government.

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...

Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR ...NewsInternetRadio at our new GMAIL address: editors.at.newsinternetradio@gmail.com


Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 2.07.12...

"One dollar, one human being, one vote," (Anonymous). What a concept. 

It is amazing how politicians, both Democrats and Republicans, still only discuss talking points from their own point of view; and,
to what will connect to the target voting audience.

Candidates know once in Office the likelihood of fulfilling campaign promises is negligible.

When was the last time a candidate, or sitting President, said something like "No new taxes" or something to that effect. Perhaps a Republican? Then when the economy got tough, that President raised taxes.

The current field of Republicans and Democrats are no better or no different than their PAC commitments and favored lobbyists. If forced to raise taxes, whoever America has put their trust in, may or will raise taxes; then explain to America why it had to be done.

Reflecting and considering two controversial quotes appear appropriate now in early 2012; given the socio-economic political environment.

First, a quote from one of America's dubious allies and ideological enemies, Josef Stalin. His manner with word use and concept delivery chilled reason and logic that few have surpassed.

An example is in Stalin's observed viewpoint and simple simile: "America is like a healthy body and its resistance is threefold: its patriotism, its morality, and its spiritual life. If we can undermine these three areas, America will collapse from within."

Another Stalin favorite for America to reflect upon and protect themselves against is his harsh and arrogant dictum: "Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything."

To temper these contrast Dwight D. Eisenhower's comment, given that he had direct contact with Stalin as an ally and as an enemy.

Eisenhower cautioned America with this warning that "[a]people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."

Today let America, rich and poor, reflect deeply on Stalin's quotes, as well as the last one by Eisenhower. May the rich who have been, and are, blessed by the American system remember Dwight D. Eisenhower's quote equally when fearing with concern Stalin's quotes. We need all remember that if we do not learn from history, we will be forced to repeat the errors of it.


We reiterate therefore, thus, the following:

The Problem:
The recent and previous Economic Collapse (2008-
2011) that aggravated the existing Political failures to 'serve' People (U.S. Citizens) as architected by the elected representatives of government and by the Corporate Elite, some of which are not American citizens calling the shots affecting the People of the United States everyday.

The Solution:
REPEAL: The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and Buckley v. Valeo, allowing again only one person, a real human being, not a corporate group, PAC, Union, etc., or a 'gang' to  enslave individual People, as the Forefathers designed and wrote, without imagination interpretation.

AND

REINSTATE: Glass Steagall Act

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...

Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR ...NewsInternetRadio at our new GMAIL address: editors.at.newsinternetradio@gmail.com


Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 1.02.12...

A new year. New opportunities and new possibilities. The world worries it won't have enough, it won't get enough, it won't grow enough, it won't be able to control x,y, z and omega enough.

King George III had these worries, and more. Change is what happens to and for all living things. Ask any scientist. If not it is reported, entities die or become extinct.

Who will we at NIR quote and refer to today, in these hours of reflection?

Perhaps Emerson, an American thinker, point of view can be attacked by our esteemed and astute members of Congress. Let both Houses of Congress defy and discredit Emerson. He is clearly the basis of much what is considered American, that is to be individual.

Ponder Ralph Waldo Emerson's depth when he suggested the following to his live lecture audiences and his essay readers, most of which were the American people. Emerson directed his audiences, in speech and pen, with the following warning, "Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better. What if they are a little course, and you may get your coat soiled or torn?  What if you do fail, and get fairly rolled in the dirt once or twice. Up again, you shall never be so afraid of a tumble."

Consider someone perhaps more established, like Seneca. We base our essential political system on many of his philosophies. Try his train of thought that "It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult." Measure this thinking and Emerson's to the U.S. Congress's behavior and insistence to be "timid", and just say no, and therefore, thus, to "not dare".

We the editors, not influenced by corporate ad money, puts forth to prove these assertions wrong. The editors pray to be wrong, but the U.S.
Congress is shamefully proving us correct.
America's political gridlock is causing no movement. In the river of life this means we are going backwards, because we certainly are not going forward without considerable effort to overcome resistance.

Furthermore, we may reflect upon to other great thinkers, one who wrote the dictionary out Forefathers used to write the Constitution, Samuel Johnson and Robert F. Kennedy.

It was Johnson who wrote in his book Rasselas, 1759 that "Nothing will ever be attempted, if all possible objections must be first overcome." and it was Robert F. Kennedy who crafted the view that "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly."

Is the U.S. Congress willing to "achieve greatly" and to set aside their incessant need to "overcome" and eliminate "all possible objections"?

No, we say. Their actions speak louder than their rhetoric and eloquent verbalizations and prolific writings.

A Harvard educated elitist has bought the conservative Congressional and Senatorial votes, therefore, thus, voiding their constituents voice.

The elitist effectively disallows independent action on the part of individual representatives in both chambers of Congress.

In court would this not be akin to jury tampering? Did not Clarence Darrow almost go to prison in California for jury tampering? How is this
different than jury tampering when non profit corporate entities, led by elitists, do effectively the same thing?

It is our understanding that a certain prominent New Englander has had members of Congress sign a 'pledge of allegiance' to a policy, not our country or a flag, of "no taxes", even if they are needed. Through these appearingly legal, but questionably unethical and socially immoral acts, the People, who the Constitution was written for and to protect, have had their votes hijacked by 20th and 21st Century well educated carpetbaggers and flim-flam men, and women unfortunately. If we are incorrect in our observations, we at NIR, will stand corrected and re-publish to that effect.

Also, we see that Congress is afraid to defy this powerhouse elitist, and his non-profit PAC. He calls the shots and not the people who elected
Congressional and Senatorial representatives. Prove NIR wrong. We will print a retraction if shown misguided in any way, or otherwise, with quantifiable evidence.

There is a movement to put corporations back where they belong, as a tool made by people, to help people, not as people.

There is a proposed 28th Amendment that was introduced to the House of Representatives a month or so back to eliminate only 'for profit' corporations as people. Nice, but not the whole solution. The 'non-profit corporations', PAC's, or 501c's, etc. are bigger problems. Corporate influence through PAC's, 501c's etc. dilute the People's vote and voice.

Check out "Move to Amend". See for yourself, lead the government to what you want, as an individual, and as a People, really.

The Editors at NIR suggest reading the U.S.
Constitution one more time, or for the first time for those who have never read it completely.

Remember, the 18th Amendment prohibited alcohol consumption and distribution for over 10 years. The 21st Amendment repealed it during the first Great Depression. If you have been harmed by the financial events of the last four or five years, you are encouraged to inquire and decide for yourself, as an individual.

We reiterate therefore, thus, the following:

The Problem:
The recent and previous Economic Collapse (2008-
2011) that aggravated the existing Political failures to 'serve' People (U.S. Citizens) as architected by the elected representatives of government and by the Corporate Elite, some of which are not American citizens calling the shots affecting the People of the United States everyday.

The Solution:
REPEAL: The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and Buckley v. Valeo, allowing again only one person, a real human being, not a corporate group, PAC, Union, etc., or a 'gang' to  enslave individual People, as the Forefathers designed and wrote, without imagination interpretation.

AND

REINSTATE: Glass Steagall Act

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...

Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR ...NewsInternetRadio at our new GMAIL address: editors.at.newsinternetradio@gmail.com


Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 11.23.11...

While being grateful for being American please reflect on the following relevant and pertinent documents the NIR editors have found; some enhance, and some diminish America.

You decide, you the individual, who are the People of the United States.

Washington's 1st Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1789. (PDF of original)

Problem:
Recent and previous Economic collapse (2008-2011) that aggravates the existing Political failures to 'serve' People (U.S. Citizens).

Solution:
REPEAL: The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and Buckley v. Valeo, allowing again only one person, a real human being, not a corporate group, PAC, Union, etc., or a 'gang' to  enslave individual People, as the Forefathers designed and wrote, without imagination interpretation.

AND

REINSTATE: Glass Steagall Act

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued... Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com 

Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 11.20.11...

In this trying time America pays their Congressional and Senatorial representatives, with all their collective experience and intelligence, to solve the mess they helped to fabricate and spin. Americans must know this in their hearts, minds and souls. America's reliance on our elected Federal legislature actually continues to waste more time and money, without compromise or conscience as to their historical effect, and affectations.

With reflection, a pause seems appropriate, consider the words and observation from the American master of wit and truth, Mark Twain. 

"Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself."

It was true then and appears nothing changes structurally or functionally over time.

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued... Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com 

Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 9.25.11...

An interesting correlation came to NIR's attention recently. The two obsessions that clearly attack the mind, spirit and body of those affected with them. Additionally, each obsession's afflicted members share a few characteristics. The first one is that of greed and the second one is substance addiction. How are they alike? They are linked through denial, justification and an innate sense of entitlement. With greed it is viewed as a reward for a correct behavior and with substance addiction it is viewed as a need rather than a want. Both profit and substance, when in balance, are healthy entities. When they become unbalanced myopic ideation holds the mind, spirit and body at bey.

Are Americans rewarding our leaders and financial entities that have now publicly admitted rolling back laws to curtail the seas of greed as culpable as the substance producers that feed those who are addicted? Are they cousins? Perhaps, you decide.

Consider the similar dynamics and potential consequences to America, for its citizens and those of America's trading partners.

For the Republicans amongst us it is suggested to ponder Theodore Roosevelt's comment when considering their prospective reforms that "Every reform movement has a lunatic fringe."

Then for the adventurous Democrats amongst us it may be wise to take heed to JFK's suggested focus for America to "...ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."

Not to leave anyone out let us include all those Americans between and outside of these political polarities> For them as well as the rest of the U.S. it also may be wise to consider and reflect upon two choice comments by George Washington. The first being that "[i]f the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter." with his second comment being to keep firmly in mind that "[a] people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce... may achieve almost anything."

Interesting that George Washington never thought of 'commerce' as equal to 'people', only as that of a spirit which people may act upon for greatness in achievements, and nothing more.

Food for thought and for reason, perhaps even for time to talk with friends and family and take responsible action, and nothing less.

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...
Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com 

Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 9.06.11...

Perhaps the needed motivation to utilize the labor pool, at least in the U.S., would be a 50% penalty on parked bank and corporate cash derived from any of the 'bail-out' programs, IF NOT INVESTED IN PROJECTS EMPLOYING PEOPLE AT A LIVING WAGE, not a barely minimum wage 'make work' ledger entry type of job.

Why, because those 'bail-outs' came from tax money which came from taxpayers. Perhaps the bulk of taxes comprise of Corporate tax money, or it may comprise tax money from individuals. Let's look into that. No one at New Internet radio has heard or seen anything that directly quantifies this one way or the other. Hmm, why not we wonder?

"Power always thinks... that it is doing God's service when it is violating all his laws." - John Adams

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...
Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com 

Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 9.03.11...

The 11th hour seems to be the right time to handle the important business for the People of the United States.

The Executive and Legislative branches of the government appear to be getting the message... good jobs pay good money. In turn this factor drives the commercial formula of the U.S., the economy long term. However, jobs which pay poorly only provide statistical fodder to the economic rhetoric and are futile in causing the solution to the delusionary actions of the recent past.

Two presidential quotes are appropriate, given the financial field of play at present.

First one from the First Republican, Abraham Lincoln, where he reasons clearly in asking:


The second one is from perhaps the most noted Democrat, FDR, before he was elected President of the United States:


As Americans we need to reflect and answer, with positive action, these calls for adhesion and action, not complacency.

Which came first, taxes or programs?

Ponder: wealth care at the expense of health care, or health care at the expense of wealth care.

And finally, did not the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffet publicly state he wasn't paying enough, proportionately, in taxes? We know he did, regardless of the other players spin.

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...
Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com 

Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 7.29.11...

The history of the Congress, the House and Senate, shows the record to be one of compromise and concessions. This is not a new revelation. However, there are elements in both chambers which appear to only have one song, The representatives suggest it is their constituency that demands 'no concessions'. Really?

If this is rational and responsible then each and every member of Congress hiding behind this delusion must also override his own physician when told of a mandatory procedure to save their life, right? It makes sense to allow non-professionals to determine a technical error's outcome because of obstinacy and ignorance, not.

The party of 'No' and the party of 'Yes' are inconsistent with their historical political beginnings.

Concession as a road to compromise for the a solution is America's proven historical solution and tradition, based in every party that has ever held power, position and influence in the United States. Why now do we tolerate the catastrophic defiance of economic disaster which will impact the planet because of a Congress that is paralyzed  and unable to care for themselves or others responsibly?

Perhaps an extreme measure may be taken by the Executive Branch. The President can declare Marshall Law, detain the sitting Congress in the Rotunda of the Capitol and sequester them under the protection and guard of Federal troops to ensure full attendance to get the job done for the People, who they serve.

Perhaps it may be necessary to motivate both House and Senate further by suspending all Congressional pay and benefits until a functional Budget and Debt Ceiling solution Bill is completed, passed by both Houses and signed by the President into law.

Extreme, perhaps. What the Congress is proposing is far more extreme however. They suggest the worst may not happen. They cannot also suggest that what they are doing will not cause great harm to America and the World.

Presidents have ordered Federal troops to preside under many conditions, ranging from natural disasters, mining strikes and other nasty political absurdities. This appears to be one of those events that U.S. Grant, Teddy Roosevelt or even FDR would be considering at this hour.

What time is it anyway? Does anyone even care? Well it appears the Congress never had proper job training and may be on the verge of a Breach of their collective duty to the People and their duty to Commerce in the United States and beyond.

The Editors at NewsInternetRadio.com

To be continued...
Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com 


Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 7.21.11...

Will Boehner 'yield' to the constituency of 450 Corporate CEO's and the People, to avoid a credit downgrade which will cause and add more financial costs and thus burdens on the recovering environment?

If not is he really representing the interests of Commerce and the people? Perhaps he represents those who are unaware of what a lower credit rating looks like in increased costs for products and services? Is this true precision and analysis, or rhetorical pontificating?

What do our knowledgeable forefathers have to contribute from their experience in challenging financial times?

Will Boehner break America's promise to the financial world and go down in history as the esteemed Speaker of the House who failed to see and could not yield to the physics of finance and economics? Let's hope he is divinely inspired before the time runs out.

To be continued...


Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 7.15.11...

After considerable restraint and contemplation NIR editors chime in with reason, regret and reality with the voices of the significant players; i.e. 450 business CEO's, Chairman Bernanke amongst others.

Though it is true America needs to reign its debt, America dose not need to tie metaphorical bungee chords to our economic system and jump to see if calculated enough rope. We are still an economic standard on this planet, Earth that is, and financial markets affecting perhaps as many as 192 other countries are at stake.

Yes, it is easy to 'blame' Obama, but why? Did he help repeal or remove the Glass-Steagall Act, or the Banking Act of 1933, that was put in place to protect America and the world from another Depression? No, we understand it was a combination of the prior 2 or 3 prior Presidential Administrations. That means Bush, Clinton and Bush are culpable and the buck stops here in America in both parties.

We're paraphrasing last weeks comments by Chairman Bernanke in his description of the Debt Dilemma as likening it to running up one's credit cards and then refusing to pay the bill. Pretty concise and to the point from someone who is an expert in banking and specifically the causes of the Depression of the 1930's.

Oh yes, the economy was trashed when Obama took office, not afterwards.

We could lambaste both parties and the President, but that is after all not a solution. Neither is "Just say NO" to compromise. By the way the bipartisan system our Forefathers envisioned and carried out, appearingly better than we are as a Nation currently, required compromise. It embodied a blending of the best from both political entities.

Our Congressional, both Senate and House, need to acquiesce to reality, so a mutual construction solution can be achieved. Jumping off the a 1,000 foot bridge with a 2,000 foot rope is suicide. We will not name names, as this may incite honorable individuals who are obviously afraid of losing their position politically. Our suggestion is to consider what their position will really look like if, for example the Republicans as the 'friends of commerce' betray all commerce and industry on the planet? Hmmm, sounds like the opening musics to the movie M.A.S.H. from the 1970's; something about suicide.

Normally NIR makes brief comments on the news that journalists and corporate entities put forth or suggest the comments of previous U.S. Presidents comment hold relevancy to current events. At this juncture we, all of us we feel and think, need to let our elected representatives represent the the third word of the U.S. Constitution, which is 'People', which are individuals. Individuals rely on business and business relies on banking and credit... perhaps we don't want to saddle our children and their children with debt. Good, we shouldn't. However, where were these voices of reason when America and the World was partying on the disease of greed, which was the essential net result of the obliteration of the Glass-Steagall Act.

Furthermore, the U.S. economic and financial data, facts and information surrounding the entire run up to the debt crisis needs to be realistically assimilated, analyzed and then acted upon to arrive at a realistic, workable, though challenging, solution to the faulty monetary policies patched together by both parties. No one party is without culpability and blame for the past and present record of misconceptions.

450 corporate CEO's, like Aetna and Chase, cannot all be wrong in their front line perception and observations regarding the current state of Global economics and what the clear effects will be on the Global financial markets.

By trying to hang everything on Obama, the Republicans as the party of 'No' forgot how many previous Republican Congresses and and Administrations have been running up the credit card of the country and the world. Time to get honest, set aside petty ideologies and work as our Forefathers did, together. Yes, our Forefathers perfected the duel until the late 1830's, but they did compromise and work together and they never threatened the rest of the world on the same level as the current debacle presents itself.

NIR's challenge to any entity, but specifically the Republicans, which one of our editors is a member of, can put forth a letter to counter the letter from the 450 CEO's assisted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, we applaud their leadership and commitment to the people, and thus commerce domestically and globally. If not, what the ;blink; are they thinking?

We further request a realistic alternative true and doable plan, embodying a compromise on taxes to some degree to attract program and entitlement cuts for the debt and the debt ceiling issues, which are commingled, to be presented for approval before the 22nd of July, or at the latest the 25th. It will demand and require supported arguments of substantial substance, not slip shod machinations of delusion and illusion.

This means that neither Democrats or Republicans can 'not' give something up to cut the deal. The debt compromise of 2011 needs to be devoid of pontification, positioning or posturing. It must be free of any tenets of or hints absolute dictatorial bullying, which has been the mantle of despots, which we are all familiar with. The country and the planet, all almost 7 billion of us, deserve better. We can no longer afford, pay, not tolerate a venue lacking a balanced and fair good faith bargaining foundation in political negotiations of this magnitude.

Let us pray as people, whether religious agnostic or atheist, that we may all take counsel and guidance from the divine Providence our founding fathers knew in their times of adversity and in tranquility.

In closing let us reflect upon two quotes from the architect of the U.S. Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington's star commander in the Revolutionary War.

"A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing."

and also said...

"A promise must never be broken."

Hamilton was a conservative, beyond that of the current Republicans and yet he knew what power was in keeping one's agreements.


Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 3.04.11...

Last week our long time contributing 'blogger' and researcher, Rich Martin, passed away. We are truly at a loss and pass on our condolences to his family and friends worldwide.

Rich's career was diverse and his experiences were
definitely fascinating, adventurous and ground-
breaking. He was perhaps the last living combat photographer of the Viet Nam War, to our knowledge. Rich was clearly the only Viet Nam combat photographer interviewed and shown on the History Channel's combat photographer program. He had assignments the world over prior to contributing to NIR's blog. In memorial, we will archive his blog for posterity and have it always available on the NIR website. Rich's bloggings will be avail-
able on the new site. He will always be with us in spirit, as Rich would want.

Now a few quotes to ponder and reflect on in Richard Martin's honor, given the global changes taking place.

First an attributed quote from our first president George Washington, "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder."

Who can claim this purity today?

Next is a quote from Harry S. Truman, which suggests caution in making laws against things in general, "You can not stop the spread of an idea by passing a law against it."

So, perhaps the best way to promote something is to get politicians to pass laws against what we want, like the opposition to Obama's health care bill is getting. It seems stronger everyday with the oppositions efforts. Truman's words are being proven it appears time and again.

However, this quote by LBJ stirs the waters deeply... "A president's hardest task is not to do what is right, but to know what is right."

If a president knows what is right, he will know what should be left out.

Finally a quote from Lincoln putting a spin on the way to ruin one's adversaries, from the master of wit and common sense himself... "Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?

Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com


Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 2.11.11...

What a difference a month makes.

Something new and something old to contemplate, given the reality of law and society. A quote from our 3rd U.S. President Thomas Jefferson is surprising, given the light in world events and America's court rulings on corporations within the past few years.

“I hope we shall take warning from the example of England and crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations which dare already to challenge our Government to trial, and bid defiance to the laws of our country" Thomas Jefferson

Thoughts and comments are welcome regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com


Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 1.11.11...

Food for thought... it appears talk abounds. A flaw in our perception of our culture and society gains our undivided attention, together.

Insight from long ago, and yet still worth reflecting upon in our trying times.
"Americans are so enamored of equality that they would rather be equal in slavery than unequal in freedom." Alexis de Tocqueville

I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpation James Madison

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 1.09.11...

...and yesterday was beyond tragic, it was the embodiment of intellectual ignorance.

What?

Yes, people think, yes think, emotions or feelings are entitlements. Some are unbalanced mentally and emotionally, even the ones who forget there are people who aren't rational out there in the 'World'. Yesterday a person, or persons, acted out a temper tantrum with a lethal weapon at other peoples expense to communicate their illness and defect.

And no, it's not OK to take action to force others to see things they don't. Star Trek had it right, and it was fiction. The show's opening commentary
stated a type of policy promoting non-interference to do good, and to assist without disruption.

Do the citizens and their elected representatives need to be legally belligerent and play to the media? No. How about moderated debate and respect in a detached manner?

What do our forefathers say?

Well, one forefather not too far in the past was Lyndon B. Johnson. His take on violent conflict in America was "A rioter with a Molotov cocktail in his hands is not fighting for civil rights any more than a Klansman with a sheet on his back and a mask on his face."

No one wins. Persuasion through intelligent discourse does, as well as Ghandi's actions of 'non-violence'. Let us all speak our minds, but
without the emotional Molotov cocktails that cause death and destruction in their wake.

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 1.06.11...

Going into the end of this first week of the new decade and year a provocative quote appears timely. It comes from the man who actually was chosen second to pen the Constitution, Thomas Jefferson. John Adams for whatever reason declined the task.

Thomas Jefferson observed and stated "Experience demands that man is the only animal which devours his own kind, for I can apply no milder term to the general prey of the rich on the poor."

Jefferson was an astute and wealthy man, though almost always in debt in his lifetime. Perhaps he spoke from experience or perhaps from observing this as a common occurrence of his time, or was it from his experience under George V.

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 1.05.11...

Another decade and another year. Brevity is the fair and focus is the foundation.

The issues are still dancing on the nation's stage; those being the economy and everything related to it, which of course is everything. Here are two appropriate quotes, one from a past U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, and another one from a brilliant physicist Richard Feynman.

Today's chosen quotations offer food for reflection as we all work to recover from the illnesses of ignorance and greed. These infections are most evident in the legal pseudo person, known as the corporation. The corporation has been described as psychopathic in its function and behavior, yet it is the creation of real people.

So once again fundamentals can shed light to our most pressing problems. Please reflect on Calvin Coolidge's words of "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; un- rewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination are omnipotent. The slogan press on has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."

Then consider a simple warning from Richard Feynman... "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you're the easiest person to fool."

We believe these words are relevant today. The question remains... can we persist rightly without fooling ourselves? Perhaps, if only we give of our individual talents in full measure to the challenges before us.

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 12.24.10...

Happy Holidays from the staff of NewsInternetRadio.

Todays thought, hopefully will arouse some timely talk. It will be brief and as usual contain a past U.S. President's thinking on a related issue within current events.

Ulysses S. Grant made many brief and poignant statements in his time. One such may be apropos to current conditions. Grant stated he "...shall on all subjects have a policy to recommend, but none to enforce against the will of the people."

Responses or comments are welcomed regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 12.09.10...

Again, using only publicly available information within the public domain, news commentary is focused on Halliburton's September 30th 10-Q comments regarding the spill.

The excerpted document states that "...other investigations have been commenced by the Chemical Safety Board, the National Academy of Science and the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling that the President of the United States has established to, among other things, examine the relevant facts and circumstances concerning the causes of the Macondo well incident and develop options for guarding against future oil spills associated with offshore drilling. We are assisting in efforts to identify the factors that led to the Macondo well incident and have participated and will continue to participate in various hearings relating to the incident held by, among others, various committees and subcommittees of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the United States."

Cooperation is responsibility, and responsibility is not a reaction. This extracted comment is positive. This is in light of the human reality,
which is to say error is possible without being
intentional.

My how media and individuals look for conspiracy. There are entities which may want to assign blame as an intentional act. The likelihood is physical and business constraints coupled with the workings of schedules and physics actually being the logistical reality.

In closing consider the words of Ronald Reagan, "There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right."


Responses or comments are welcomed regarding this or any other subject matter discussed or written about on NIR at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 11.08.10...

NIR has waited for an Oil Industry response regarding the Gulf of Mexico incident. Rather than spin a viewpoint NIR waited to hear one from the Government, BP or a firsthand environmentalist individual, or organization. NIR found one on BP's website that expresses their view, in their own vetted words, under the title "Gulf of Mexico Response". NIR recommends reading their position in its entirety, as detached as possible. I will find and recommend others from the Government and  recognized and respected environmentalists, individuals or organizations.

Beyond the BP position, NIR found a quote from one of our Founding Forefathers that is most stimulating.

The comment presented here was given by Alexander Hamilton in Pacificus, No. 6, on July 17, 1793, where he said that "Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence."

Hamilton, as is well known, was the architect of the U.S. Treasury and personally trained under George Washington as a successful soldier and commander. Being that as it may, he was also well educated and bright, not to mention a visionary.

Responses or comments are welcomed regarding this or any other subject matter at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

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Timely Talk and Thought... 
Today is 10.25.10...

And today it may be apt to reflect upon one of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's remarks... "There is nothing wrong with America that faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of her citizens cannot cure."

President Eisenhower may very well have seen the ultimate asset of America, that of its citizen's character as the cure for all of America's challenges and problems.

Input invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

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Timely Talk and Thought... 
Today is 05.28.10...

Thomas Jefferson said "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance", which is one reason we make a memorial this weekend. Will we continue our vigilance in the face of current challenges?

Got a viewpoint and perspective on this? Share them at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

Timely Talk and Thought... 
Today is 05.19.10... 

Ponder the Gulf Coast of the U.S. and the words of BP versus our first President's words so long ago... for what he seemed to already know.

"Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government."

George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796

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Timely Talk and Thought... 
Today is 05.02.10... 

“...the country belongs to the people... not... the rich alone.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Timely Talk and Thought... 
Today is 01.25.10... The time line for newspapers is quite compelling. Where will newspapers grow to after the Internet?

Share your visions and ideas. Responses are invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

Timely Talk and Thought... 
Today is 01.05.10... A new decade, a new way for the World.

History tells us that Edward the Confessor, King of England, died in 1066. He was 62 at death. Upon Edward's death a new era was about to begin. William the Conqueror, became King of England by Christmas 1066.

Now, a new version of an old story...

Russia is doing something different beginning this year according to Robert Morley. He quotes Vladimir Putin who states that "the opening of
Russia’s first modern Pacific-based oil export facilities" is a great gift for Russia.

The 21st century is and will be about pipelines, their flow, and who controls them. This one is about oil, others will involve natural gas, water and any other commodity inclined to flow.

The World is still obsessed with control, rather than with the concept of proportional distribution according to need, rather than want.

We are still a planet of fear, still a ways from balance and proportion.

What next?

Share your visions and ideas. Responses are invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

Timely Talk and Thought... 
Today is 12.21.09... The shortest day of the year... the Winter Solstice - Midwinter in the Northern Hemisphere; conversely the Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.

Historically it denotes a rebirth cosmically, as days become longer rather than shorter.

In history, today has denoted many things, including an ominous link to the Mayan 'long count' calendar. Superstition or fact?

Among other things occurring today in history include the landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts. Plus the culmination of the downfall of no less than four Roman emperors that couldn't cut the mustard. Only Vespasian persevered, going forward.

Hey, NewsInternetRadio why is history important?

Because humankind tends to repeat what it fails to learn, like a child who refuses to do their homework.

Will the World and its people learn from doing our collective homework? We can only do our own part.

Responses are invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com

Timely Talk and Thought... 
Today is 10.25.09... the 148th anniversary of the transcontinental telegraph line across the U.S., spelling an end for the Pony Express down the road.

Advisary commentary is blaming current deficits to the current administration in Washington.

The problem is that the advisary commentary's own administration ran the bills up. These financial problems were there before the election. So the question begs a clear answer, who created the original problem in the World economy before last November's election? Responses are invited at newsinternetradio@yahoo.com


Timely Talk and Thought...
Today was D-Day 65 years ago; today is 06.06.09...

Today is and was special... It is a day when the conventional probabilities were tested and proven. It terms of manpower, logistics, planning and faith with a healthy dose of trust we overcame the unacceptable, then. Now we are at another same such test. It is the test to see how we will navigate a physics of movement and right action. What do I mean by that? Well, transportation of energy, value, communication and the information we must have to have it all work. Let me give an example. Suppose delivery or transportation was interrupted, that creates either a void or a flood of a needed product, service or commodity? This is what we have on an increasing basis, globally. Denial of its existence will make it worse.

Our elected leaders need to know we the people are who they serve and they are to serve us solutions of "flow". In Latin they would have said "fluvi". We need to "fluvi" with the known laws of what is known and proven; in science, in politics, in business, in health. We need to remind them of their sworn commitment. Yes we all make mistakes and are bigots under the guise of special interest and especially political entities and ideologies. How we love to justify and try to snow each other. Just ego. In ending, suppose there was something in the unseen 90% of visible light and audible sound that was warning us of our collective errors and mistakes and we had a chance to rectify it and correct course? We could be positive and match the negative ground of the Earth to a complete circuit of humanity. What could we achieve? Who well step up and commit to this? 

 
by
 John Ingram Mitchell,
 newsinternatradio@yahoo.com

Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 06.01.09...

We can and must continue to work together for the solutions that are available; including the ones we have yet to create. President Lincoln did say something to the effect that "People are as happy as they make up their minds to be." I believe it is  a paraphrase, yet sets forth the sentiment we need to keep in mind at present. Not important? Mind set is everything, especially in tough times. The world will change, will we? To be considered and continued...

 
by
 John Ingram Mitchell,
 newsinternatradio@yahoo.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 04.07.09...

What are we doing to be of service to society, our individual cultures, families and fellow homo sapiens on planet earth? Too busy? The world will change, will we? To be considered and continued...

 
by
 John Ingram Mitchell,
 newsinternatradio@yahoo.com
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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 02.13.09...

Today a review of the previous posts here and in the blog are suggested to reflect on the state of our planet.

Getting centered is key at this point in time.

All input, regardless of views, is invited and welcomed, as long as it is yours and genuine.

The new eMail contact for comments and feedback is below my name. Thanks.

Remember: there are 13 weeks in a financial quarter and there are 4 of these quarters in a year of 52 weeks. Point is superstition as to the number 13 is unfounded in any facts.

Watch for the coming editorial essay, "Perception: Fantasy or Reality?".


 by
 John Ingram Mitchell,
 newsinternatradio@yahoo.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 12.18.08...

 Oh where, oh where are the 'Errors and Omissions'  policies on those entrusted professionals,  licensed, who transact and provide services to  and for the public?

 Who was watching the 'ball'? Harry Truman I've  heard said the 'buck' stopped with him. Are our  values, as a people, diluted and weak? If they  are it is time, now, to recondition our  ourselves.

 We need renewed commitment, discipline and  sacrifice, both individually and as a group. For  this is what a citizen constituency is,  individuals and groups, intermingled together.

 Do our elected servants, Congresspersons, members  of the executive branch and the judiciary carry
 E & O insurance for their breaches and mistakes?

 If not why not? If so, let's get the claims going  for reimbursement.

 They study, supposedly, and become expert in  their specific area. The 'People' who are being  loaded up with public funds liability, or debt  have been less than served or protected by those  corporate entities, governing bodies and 'rules',  in this citizens opinion.

 Where are the public disclosures and  indemnifications?
 
 Will Madoff have all his assets forfeited with a  lengthy prison sentence? He's 70 something, let's  see, if he lives another 15 years can he pay  everyone back? No. He's smiling in all the photos  so far in the New York Times and online that I  have seen.

 Contrast this with a homeless person stealing a  sandwich or some food in a store or market. I bet  a 'gentleman's bet' of one dollar the homeless  person gets jail for over 30 days. I could be  wrong, except that I have been made aware of few  situations on the west side of Los Angeles where  this has occurred.

 Is something in our system broken? Is it  misinterpreted?


 by
 John Ingram Mitchell,
 editor@newsinternatradio.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 11.06.08...

Eisenhower warned us about the Military-Industrial Complex.

What can we prevent with with Obama's leadership? Are we evolved and civilized enough to make our World a better place for all?

Let's review President Eisenhower's Farewell Speech. What can we glean from his foresight? 


by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 11.02.08...

Barrack has spoken. McCain has changed his position and opinions numerous times to garner votes at the last minute...

In addition, I have promised to go over the L.A. County Election Process of the Voting Procedure as it was in 1996 and point out where it is possible to have problems and descrepencies.

Look at the overall process...

Observer Post 1, Bag Receiving through Observer Post 14, Absent Voter and Unused Official Ballot Card Destruction.

Take a close look at the Los Angeles County Election Process diagram at the last 4 points in the process. In the lower right corner, circled in black and before the release of the ‘Transmit Election results’, notice when this information is released to the media and Internet.

The Ballot Images are transmitted via microwave in ‘packets’ to the ‘Tally Computer’. That is at another physical location and out of view or observation. This was not a challenge in 1996, it was a landslide. It could have been in 2000 and 2004. We will never know.

The question now is, ‘Will this be a problem 2008?’.

Remember Packets NOT chads may be the real issue. Think about it. Even if a few chads are off in the 'count' one way or another, a final adjustment can be made beyond the physical observation of neutral parties, or through the air in transmission itself in the electronic packets. There are 'hackers'.

We, the People, need to require and have a right to a verifiable process including video recording and documentation. This should include a complete  time code for reference at each and every point in this process. This to be conducted with a secure and neutral team for verification.

We deserve no less of our employed, appointed and elected representatives who are entrusted to serve us, the citizens.

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 11.01.08...
A few days ago, I linked to an essay I wrote at the beginning of the year. The essay was about 'Torture'.

McCain was the only Senator against it then. He changed his mind and is now for 'Torture' after speaking with Bush, in an interview with Chris Wallace he has a shift from his vote on 'waterboarding'. Can we 'ethically' back and vote for anyone who sees nothing wrong with these value breaches. The motto of West Point Cadets is, "A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do." Hmmm. McCain went to Annapolis and they have a similar version called the Honor Concept.


Tonight the voting protocol review will be posted for any to take a look at.

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 10.29.08...
Barrack spoke tonight and showed all who watched what's happening to various families across America. He addressed each of the following;

1. Social Investments to enhance Citizens    ability in contribute to society.        

2. Energy independence and sufficiency.

3. The [Global] Economy and its health. ( It's all related you know.)

4. Ethics and Values personally, socially and politically.

We await a response from McCain or any other Candidates of other parties in any media.

We respect and support equal time at NewsInternetRadio, though 'Big Media' dose not.It has been essentially 'outlawed', by them, over the years. A well placed media friend even cited a U.S. law to me that supports these media entities to 'control and restrict the opinions and news'... Hmmm.

What does that mean? Do we care, or only when we get laid off and are unable to afford the criminally induced inflation and price of gas at the pump, that funds these entities. Thanks to the likes of Ted Stevens and his decades long involvement with accepting the 'payola' of 'Oil-ola', the Major Oil companies. These entities are not 'People', they are only run by 'People'. What does the U.S. Constitution say about this, originally?

Something to think about, until are shaken enough and impelled to act in our own behalf and align our socio-economic system to measure up to the rigorous standards of our Constitution, we will remain in the current 'state of affairs' we are in now.

Read "Astonish The World",  an exclusive essay  from NewsInternetRadio's Editor to stimulate the context of thought for our current challenges before us, as a country..

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 10.27.08...
People are weighing in. People care, do you? Today I am posting an excerpt from someone who cares about the issues we present here at NewsInternetRadio.

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

Here are one reader's comment's about the focus here at NewsInternetRadio. Mainly the subject matter, America's political challenges and our  responsibilities to each other using the Founding Fathers tools, correctly for the People...

"...it's obvious you care deeply about this system -- the American political system, the integrity of the ballot-tabulating-and-preservation system, the nitty-gritty stuff that ensures every voter's vote counts.

I'm impressed that you're using it [NewsInternetRadio]for something other than self-aggrandizement or self-serving attention getting. Your quoting Teddy Roosevelt is so appropriate now and maybe all the time... I like, too, your interweaving past and present, comparing what once worked -- and was right and true -- to what now doesn't work and is probably false, abhorrent to anyone interested in building and maintaining a democracy.

I could go on and on, but the upshot is "Congratulations, John, on creating a website that's topical while ever aware of how the past has created the present, ever aware of what demands we must comply with as citizens of THIS democracy." How astonishing that this nation does still exist. How amazing that we now have hope, in the form of Obama, that we can make ourselves and this country even better than it has been."

There  you have it. A satisfied reader and fellow citizen, regardless of their party, cares and isn't afraid to reach out and take a risk, for something worthwhile.

The breakdown of the Voter Protocol in L.A. will be tomorrow or the day after.

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 10.25.08...
Democrats, Republicans and Plunderists. What's really true?

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

Are Liberals liberal? Do conservative conserve anything? Is the current Administration really a new political party, and not Republicans, that truly should be known and defined by their actions as Plunderists? They have plundered the assets of the People. Our Oil, our land, our trust. Are rights are listed first in the U.S. Constitution.

On another topic, perhaps far more important, the transparency of the voting process needs to be looked at.

I, John Ingram Mitchell, was the Official Republican National Committee and Party Poll Observer in 1996.

Clinton won without question. The documents I have linked here are the documents I was given to fill out if anything was wrong. Nothing was wrong in 1996 in Los Angeles County. However, since the 2000 and 2004 elections and the current concerns, I feel it is time to look at how the 2 million plus people in the 8th largest economy in the world are set up to monitor their own voting process.

Here is what I was given to use over a decade ago. I lodged no complaint then. The process is most likely similar to this one and may be cause for concern.

Some may say, "Hey your a Republican, what are you doing?"

Roosevelt, Lincoln were all Republicans and the values they expounded were truly formative in our country's development.
Also, I am an American and I care about having a liberal understanding, with a view to conserve our voting integrity, for everyone, regardless.

My intent is to be truthful, forthright and honest about what is possible in the process I observed then, and may still be in place now.

Over the last few years in my career I have been involved in Process Improvement and Quality Control for a global media company. It is one of the largest DVD and File Based Format content creators serving studios and their customers. I have experience and a focus that may be relevant, all things considered.

I think the 'chads' may have been an attractive destractor and possibly not the true problem in 2000 or 2004.

I suggest we watch the process carefully and
monitor it very closely, to keep our eyes on the
'packets' near the end of the this voting process, when the tabulating occurs. This is when the 'count' is microwave transmitted into the 'air' to another facility, and then the 'final tabulation' is conducted and then returned as the 'final vote'.

Is it really? Let's make sure it is.

You review the documents linked below and tell me, or Rich, if this is a process that could crash and burn.

I offer up the following evidence, which is duplicated and stored on multiple servers in two countries:

BADGE - My 1996 Poll Observer Badge,
from the Registrar Recorder in Los Angeles County in California.

First, open the diagram of the 'Flow Chart' of the vote counting process, as it existed then on November 5, 1996.

1996 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTION PROCESS

Then check each points checklist. Overall it looks good. Let's check it out for ourselves, and stop entrusting someone else, and then being susceptible, without basis. Power comes from knowing. Let's know what the process is. OK?

01 - Poll Observer Program, General Instructions

02 - Political Observer Reporting Log

03 - Observer Post 1, Bag Receiving

04 - Observer Post 2, Bag Transport

05 - Observer Post 3, Container Unpack, etc...

06 - Observer Post 4, Red Box Transport

07 - Observer Post 5, Ballot Inspection

08 - Observer Post 6, Ballot Snag Inspection Operation

09 - Observer Post 7, Write-In Operation

10 - Observer post 8, Ballot Repack

11 - Observer Post 9, Ballot Repack Transport

12 - Observer Post 10, MTS Processing

13 - Observer Post 11, Tape Sign Off

14 - Observer Post 12, Tape Transport and Exit

15 - Observer Post 13, 6th Floor Data Control Room 6209

16 - Observer Post 14, Absent Voter and Unused Official Ballot Card Destruction

An interesting process. Items I've numbered and listed in 12 through 16 above give me a rise for concern as far as I can see.

Why?  Look it over and come Monday or Tuesday...

In the next few days I will list and discuss each and every item in my list above and go through what my concerns are. I will do this from being there and in reflection of the events in 2000 and n 2004, given those problems.

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 10.09.08... What will the weekend produce? Let's demand our leaders serve 'The People', as required in their oaths.

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com


These are the issues for the United States of America, as our forefathers have indicated.

Any challenges, disagreements or arguments? Let me know please. we need to all drop the political discrimination and work together.

One of our past Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt, said,

"It is better for the Government to help a poor man to make a living for his family than it is to help a rich man make a profit for his company."

For those of you who say, hey there John, he's a Republican! Yes, he was and we probably haven't seen many past President with such appropriate guidance in a time like this. He busted up the Robber Barons and Corporate Trusts "For The People...". It's time again.  Greed creates conflicts in ethics at best.

I will be bold here; Rich and myself have been, from our different subject positions and  perspectives have been attempting to wake everyone up. Are you tired of the 'Sub-Prime' Corporate 'Shell Game'. Do you know which one the 'pea' is under? It's a game of distraction and social subtrafuge for the nefarious purposes of 'Rule by a few' to gaff our economic system. Everything is run by physics, real physics; not the imaginary hypothetically untested brain fart of these academics responsible for doing Wall Streets dirty work.

We, Rich and I, are putting forth, as we have in the past, the true and correct issues facing our country. We spoke today and agreed that they need to be expanded and elaborated upon. Input at our email addresses are totally OK.

These issues need to be focused on and acted upon immediately.

Greed, arrogance and faulty perceptions are the source causes. The European leaders are coming together this weekend in Washington D.C.. Email your Congressperson and Senator.

The needs for the citizens of the U.S., since we control a majority of the markets and affect everyone else:

1. Social Investments to enhance Citizens    ability in contribute to society.        a.)Financial rewards or service    vouchers for volunteerism and            service to society, global if    possible.

2. Energy independence and sufficiency.     a.)So other countries can have a    model to emulate responsibly.

3. The [Global] Economy and its health.     ( It's all related you know.)

4. Ethics and Values personally, socially and politically.
   a.) This is huge. This will change    the context of the way we transfer    control of the country to our           children.

Here is an essay to possibly cast the current national and world event in a different perspective and light. Use it for thought and contemplation in these trying times. I've redrafted the essay I submitted earlier in the year at Boston University. I hope you find value, encouragement and ideas to use, going forward towards our new goals. [click here to read 'A Mountainous Day']

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Timely Talk and Thought...
Today is 9.23.08, which is the day after the Autumnal Equinox, one of two days of equal periods of night and day. It is also the day the President of the United States addresses the 'fine mess we're in' as a country and as a global community. The 'fine mess we're in' reference, I think if I am correct, is credited to Oliver Hardy. We need humor, yet this is no laughing matter...

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

What will we hear regarding the real issues, like the four stated on 8.11.08 from our President?

Will we, as a nation of diverse people, be told and promised the issues will improve and the proposed 'Bailout' will upgrade our quality of life? Or will it signal our new mortgage of 21st Century social slavery of all classes, except the elite? I don't know. It is time to think it over.

We are wavering at an important time in our country's history. Our position as individuals and as a people for our future as a nation is riding on what Congress, the President, Corporate Lobbyists for their Corporations and we the people decide and act upon from here on out.

To review the issues when we hear the speech tonight:

1. Social Investments to enhance Citizens    ability in contribute to society.
2. Energy independence and sufficiency.
3. The [Global] Economy and its health.
4. Ethics and Values personally, socially and politically.

When we commit to each, and every, one of these issues as a people, individually, we can achieve lives we have dreamt of.

Actualizing solutions to the Four Issues previously outlined on 8.11.08 will take a mind set and a minimum commitment. Perhaps, a few hours a week on average each. I know you don't have time to work towards saving the country our fore-fathers fought and worked so hard to give and leave to us. OK. Or, we can really create an futures for our kids, and their kids.

I want to say and do more for our common good, however, I don't have a lobbyist in my corner yet. I will commit to serving the People to enable a common good, the one our fore-fathers saw when they framed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. We can do this and rebuild our reputation in the world community.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 8.11.08, eleven is a 'power number' in the eighth month named after Caesar Augustus...

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

What are the real issues in choosing our president?

Should we, as a nation of diverse people, consider issues that improve and upgrade our quality of life?

We are deciding this at an important time in our country's history. Our standing and future as a people and as a nation is riding on this election.

The issues are:

1.Social Investments to enhance Citizens ability in contribute to society.
2. Energy independence and sufficiency.
3. The [Global] Economy and its health.
4. Ethics and Values personally, socially and politically.

If we commit to each, and every, one we could have the lives we all want most likely.

The solution and answer to the Four Issues are:

1. America reducing social program cost through committed volunteerism and contributions. JFK told us something like, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but rather ask what you can do for your country." Sounds like a solid social value to me.

2. By developing our own energy resources, which we "The People" own through our U.S. Governments management of oil leases, the Department of the Interior can retain the asset value for re-investment and distribution use here in our country, for the benefits of the citizens.

3. Through achieving self sufficiency within the U.S., we will set a standard and become a positive model for other countries to aspire to and towards.

4. In demonstrating constructive values and ethics we will transform the disparaging components of our country into a vibrant successful social-economic
cultural entity.

We ca set a new standard, as Tony Robbins has said for a long time. Let's live the ideal and the dream for everyone's benefit.

It starts with us. It starts with me and it will start with you.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 8.11.08, eleven is a 'power number' in the eighth month named after Caesar Augustus...

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

What a day.
Consider then our seeming lower gasoline prices.

They appear, according to the chart below, to have a ways to go to catch up with and be competitive with other oil producing countries.

Oh yeah, did you know we are an oil producing country?

We are, just not the biggest. We are right up there, though.

If we were treated, as other citizens of other oil producing countries, we could be spending and paying much less, personally as citizens. The Congress and Senate do have a lot on their 'plate' though...

Cruisin’
Where gasoline is cheapest
Rank	Country	Price/gal
1.	Venezuela	12 cents
2.	Iran	40 cents
3.	Saudi Arabia	45 cents
4.	Libya	50 cents
5.	Swaziland	54 cents
6.	Qatar	73 cents
7.	Bahrain	81 cents

...trying to keep everyone happy and still be of service to the 'People' mentioned originally in 'The Constitution'. It is the 'Foundation' of our Founding fathers and mothers, who worked and fought for, that tells us in one big opening string of three powerful words, "We The People".

So, if you would, check out the chart below and read what Rich writes, unedited, on our NIR 'blog'. It's in the left hand column on our site.


PS: Remember our first U.S. Supreme Court Justice, John Jay, an author of two Federalist Papers arguing for our current Constitution, was beaten in the streets of New York City, the original capital, for doing so. Did he feel strongly about the necessity for a federal U.S. Constitution to help and protect the people? You decide.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 8.03.08, the first Sunday of the eighth month...

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

What's important in your life? The family? Their future? Your job, a career?

Perhaps you're in school. Preparing for a career or an occupation for the first time. Maybe it's changing an outdated career. Perhaps you want to keep up with current world economy, as it changes.

Can anyone keep up?

Do you trust elected officials?

This is being penned from inside the United States, so we theoretically are, 'free to ask' questions of this magnitude of our government.

That being said...

Attention has been focused on the Appellate Court here in Southern California again. They will be hearing an appeal to rescind Proposition R. The one to limit terms and reduce private interest influence. It actually increased term limits 50% and thus increased the time private interests can creatively contribute and influence these politicos that seem to be avoiding promotion or retirement. In case you forgot, it is the legislation that was whizzed past voters claiming 'TERM LIMITS' a few years back here in Los Angeles. Of course the way it was constructed was to INCREASE TERM LIMITS, thus INCREASING PRIVATE INTEREST INFLUENCE on the Los Angeles City Council.

No problem. California already has the Federal Government 'baby sitting' the Prison and State Hospital systems that are in receivership. Yes, receivership. Is something not working? You make the call.

Why did that happen? Hmmm. We were watching TV, sports or whatever. We dropped the ball, collectively.

Perhaps a few creatively crafted sentences. In a few contracts, in a few pieces of legislation. You know, to get things done, that otherwise no one would agree to willingly.

If it was baseball or some other sport, we would get really worked up and talk about it with our friends and neighbors.

If only we all worked together and upgraded our quality of life, for everyone.

United we stand or divided we fall. It is that simple, whether we like it or not. It is the way it works. We can work it or it can work us.

This is my opinion. I've spoken with people, citizens of the United States that are afraid to speak up. They are afraid of their own government with the Patriot Act and other pieces of legislation. No one seems to know. They aren't really taught in schools anymore. People are taught 'what to think' not 'how to think'. Which do you think is better? What to think sounds like 'brain washing', or for lack of a better word, propaganda; or would 'how to think' be more appropriate in our 'representative republic'?

In regards to a representative republic, as Loren J. Samons II discussed in his book "What's Wrong With Democracy?", there are some serious issues. Dr. Samons is clear in both his book and his lectures at Boston University, and elsewhere, that there are some truly disturbing things about democracy, as practiced in Ancient Greece. He looks clearly to the time of Pericles. His studies and conclusions are worth serious consideration> He points to citizens that are paid to vote. He identifies the requirements that ancient Athenians had to meet to qualify for citizenship. Qualify for citizenship? Yes. There were specific things a prospective citizen had to do. When John F. Kennedy asked his big question at his inauguration in January of 1960, "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.", did anyone really know what he meant or where it most likely came from? No. I bet JFK did. After all he was a trained lawyer and supposedly read an incredible 50,000 words a minute. Yes, I said 50,000 words per minute. I acquired that information from Evelyn Wood Speed Reading. She taught his entire staff how to speed read. Why don't we have speed reading in our public schools? With our tax dollars 40 hours of class isn't too expensive. Even our average students could move further forward. After all, if everyone in elementary school increased their reading speed,
comprehension and thinking skills what would our country look like? Different. Our collective 'quality of life' would be unrecognizable by current standards within a generation.

Whatever happened to the Hemingway approach? Simple, declarative sentences describing the facts, situations and circumstances. Well, the politicians have a lot to loose. Credibility for one. Another is four more additional years of a $180,000 year salary. Not to mention the perks. Their argument is that they need more time to get things done. Hmmm. If that is true, why aren't they getting promoted? Or seeking higher office to do more good? Hmmm.

If and when there are term limits, there would be new relationships for 'private interest' groups to penetrate and influence or be left out of. Just maybe the people will get more of what they voted for with real term limits that put a true cap on a job that really needs to be done successfully in 8 years. If not, retire and call it quits. If an elected official is really doing a bang up job, promote them to the next higher office or highest office where good can be done for people, the constituency.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 7.06.08, the Wednesday before Independence Day...

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

Independence, Freedom and Liberty. Great concepts with great intent and meaning.

These three words with their powerful symbolic meanings leads us, the Citizens of the United States, down an appearing pre-determined route  our elected leaders, who are influenced and courted with economic promise of re-election and other enticements by non-Citizens such as Private Interests, those of a commercial and business embodiment.

Remember and perhaps read again our Constitution. It states only rights to 'People' or 'Persons' here in the United States. Unfortunately this would mean an entity with a lifespan and susceptible to illness, disease and death in regards to the human organism. No business entity has been known to contract Cholera and either recover or die. These entities are conceptual, after the fact. They cannot have precedent or priority of the People or Persons who the Constitution says has Rights and gives none to others.

The Constitution came first, not the interpretation by 'influenced' elected representatives, acting by sworn Oath to serve People and Persons, the Contracts Clause that made business more prominent from the 1830's forward. Precedents are first, supposedly. The U.S. Constitution is the precedent and thus first before other legal layerings. Seems plain enough for even those of limited education to grasp.

Here, as a reminder, from our Constitution in Article I, section 10, Clause 1. It clearly states:

"No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility."

It does not deal with the limit of time, nor does it deal with the repayment of debt by Federal Reserve Notes that are not Gold nor Silver, which our currency has become. It appears there's been so much overlooked, yet when it comes time to limit lawsuits by Citizens, the People, our Judiciary does not hesitate to set aside Citizens in favor of Corporations and Businesses. It is said, by various Judges, as printed in the Mainstream Media, both State and Federal including Supreme Court Justices, that there is nothing in the Law at this time to remedy this situation. Really?

Seems that the First set of Laws, the Constitution, its Articles and its Amendments are being disregarded and overlooked, with no one in a legal capacity acting as our true advocate, acting in out behalf.

In 'God We Trust'. And remember consider what is being pointed out on the NIR Blog. You owe it to yourself.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 7.03.08, the Wednesday before Independence Day...

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

We have a special piece, a situation report of sorts, on the NIR Blog that our regular writer and contributor, Rich, has put together on the state of oil.

You owe it to yourself to take the time and see if anything resonates with you on this important issue that affects all of us.

Can you relate at all to any of these sentiments, references and comparisons? I can, can you?

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 6.29.08, the Sunday before Independence Day...

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

From Senator Ron Wyden's website regarding our oil revenues regarding the uncollected lease monies comes the following comment which seems apropos at this time.

“In Washington we hear all the time from lobbyists and corporations about what we can and can’t do about our reliance on foreign oil,” Wyden said. “The Fourth of July is coming up and there is nothing more patriotic than finding ways to make the U.S. independent when it comes to energy.” 

He is one of the few elected servants who appears to be serving, per his oath as a Senator, to uphold the United States Constitution, for ‘The People’.

Check out this link to a brief almost 4-minute interview on NPR last Fall with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who is a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Let us know what you think. We can change many things together with accurate information and true public servants.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 6.14.08, a Saturday, our Flag Day.

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

As planned, an essay for Flag Day. Some things are worth considering, some things can change our life in an instant. The subject is a local one. Proposition R seemed easy and straight forward. If it had been a single item issue posed before us it wouldn't have come to this lawsuit before the 2nd Appellate Court here in California.

This is the first of several essays; over the next few weeks approaching the Courts decision. Of course, it may be bumped up to the California State Supreme Court. Why, you ask? Because the 2^nd Appellate may not want to defy the City of Los Angeles. There may be relationships at risk. I do not know. I do know it involves politics. Politics seem to imply a social connective bias. I'll leave that for another essay, one of an experiment; politics as bias and discrimination.

First, Proposition R implied that City Council members would have their terms limited. That isn't what happened. Consider that before Prop R the limit was two terms of four years each and after Prop R there are now three terms of four years. Hmmm... Doesn't that appear a little deceptive? I think so. If they, the authors of Prop R, intended clarity, it would have been worded differently, pure and simple. David Hernandez and Ted Hayes saw this one and decided to bring it to our attention. Thank you David and Ted.

Second, by increasing the time a City Council member can serve is a 'term expansion' not a 'term limit'. Is this really that hard to understand? I don't think so. And you, how does it appear to you? Consider, if it were truly a 'term limit', then it would have been crafted by the authors as a 'term reduction', pure and simple. They didn't. For it to be a single clear English sentence that an eighth grader can understand would have met the standard that TV, the Movies and the print media use as a guideline. That is common knowledge.

Seems clear enough, right? I know, they were confused and meant something else. Right. If that's the case, then repel it and dismiss the authors for not doing their job. They let the citizens of Los Angeles down in a huge way. Now our Judges have to waste their time and out tax money cleaning up something that should never have been allowed to come about in the first place. They really have more serious matters on their dockets.

This is a delicate and tricky legal and political issue. It is nothing less than a legal and legislative Gordian Knot. Alexander the Great, you may recall, took his sward and cut the knot to solve the challenge and got on with the business at hand, conquering the rest of the world. Our Judges need to move on to other more important cases. Certainly poor use of words or worse the deceptive use of words is a most alarming situation when carried out by our trusted public servants. We deserve much better and much more.

To conclude this essay segment, the twisting and misrepresentation that is obvious upon careful reading really is deceptive and lacking ethics at any level. I was in conversation with a few people over the last few weeks, some quite well educated, and they seemed to think nothing of this oversight. I asked them if they were aware that the President of the United States was limited to two terms of four years. They said they were and that was different. I asked how did it differ and their response became abrupt and reeking of anger. Hmmm. Why, I wondered.

The next Essay being prepared is to include a comparison of the California State Constitution, the U.S. Constitution, a passage from the Articles of Confederation and of course one from the Federalist Papers. It is amazing how well they all compliment and support each other. Wouldn't it be great if we, as citizens and people, could do the same. T.B.C.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 6.09.08, a Monday, already?

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

Here's a hint. The selection of one sentence from each source, in the upcoming essay, should be able to focus in on the core of the Prop R issue.

An attempt will be made to extract a kernel of wheat, a sentence, from the chaff of the abundant concepts, to see the arguments. Hopefully, within a foundational constitutional set of premises. Can this be possible for a layman to do? The willingness is here to see if it is. You're invited to follow along where this literary experiment, a test, or trial goes. 

It seems to make sense as there is, after all, a legal trial at hand, and the term 'essay' in French is 'essai', which means essentially to test, try out or conduct an experiment. T.B.C.  

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 6.06.08, a Friday... oh what the heck, it's the weekend.

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

Upon reflection from last weeks plan of action, an essay is being prepared to compare and contrast the Prop R issue elements. They include known arguments in support and some weaker ones. The key here is to see the foundation and what is built from it and what is not.

It should be available here under NIR and beyond in the left column, before Flag Day, in honor of our roots.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 5.30.08, a Friday... oh what the heck, it's the weekend.

by
John Ingram Mitchell,
editor@newsinternatradio.com

Politics, Courts, Legislatures and the  Executives are all to serve the People who elect them, or appoint them through their representatives. This is according to the original Constitution of the United States, and for that matter any State Constitution in the Union that was formed after the Revolutionary War. 

The way of change is through the term 'interpretation', so it seems. Sounds almost like the way religions continually are getting into trouble over the course of time. 

Is anything literal? Literature, perhaps? Hmmm. Not always. The Law, or the various religious scriptures? Some say yes, others say no. Some even say it depends. But on what, can be asked? We are all so educated, and smart, compared to the 3% literacy rate of 2,000 years ago. So why are we still finding ourselves as messed up as a planetary people? Are we on the brink of disaster and ruin? We seem so unwilling to respect the obvious laws of the Universe. We cannot see through our perceptions that were formulated and slanted from our 'subject positions', where we grew up, what socio-economic and race experiences we had or learned, for example. 'Subject Position' is a 'feminist' term and I'm a 'masculinist', it follows logically. I love the term. It is so encompassing and expressive. Regardless of gender, culture, ethnicity or psycho-socio-economic reality, it works to really 'get' what is, for ourselves and others. Let's all consider and 'Google' the term 'subject position'. Go ahead, it's OK to find out what it means if you don't already. This is a conceptual tool that we all can use to understand each other with. Let's give it a try, OK?

Let's keep in mind that one persons' interpretation will vary or differ depending on who has the most influence. Influence can be 'dirt' on someone (sometimes known as extortion or politics), or perhaps physical assets. Property, cash, commodities, or whatever is deemed of value at a given moment in time.

Interpretation then is our real government and ruler. Another way to say this is whoever can dominate and promote the strongest point of view is in control. Not ultimately. Physics has the 'veto' vote and always wins, regardless of the words spoken or by whom. Ask yourself, 'How many coincidences does it take in nature to make a natural law apparent and obvious?'. 

The answer is...

Oh come on, that's getting... unfair? 

No, it's not. It is a fact, whether we like it or not. If you disagree, then please go to the ocean, any ocean, and stop a wave. Get it on film and then I will concede, and write a formal apology. If you cannot stop a wave or even an earthquake or any other weather expression, then please come to your senses and get on board and become part of the solution. It may be uncomfortable. Einstein I recall said something to the effect that change was humankind's biggest problem and challenge. Acceptance, planning and teamwork will start solving our challenges, regardless of politics and religion. Denial and selfishness are what's acting out at present, it seems from our results as of late.

Consider this case in point. The reality in China is that they have been so hell-bent on growth and dominance to be bigger and better than everyone else that they took a few short cuts, to demonstrate superior mental willpower and prowess.

Building codes and engineering that respected geographical realities were unimportant. Deadlines and established goals were more important. They have come a long way very quickly. Now they will need to waste a lot of time and materials going back and cleaning up before they can move forward. What would Confucius, Lao Tse or Chairman Mao say? Think of the energy that will be consumed. All because long term thinking and planning ignored the inevitable and obvious limits. Particulated critical and analytic thinking needs to be considered and not dismissed as academic rhetoric. 

Let's all quietly think for a moment. How much time will it take to go backwards to correct these over sites? And how much time will it take before they can catch up to where they could have been had a little different approach been taken? Suppose they had respected science reality as much as for progress and superiority over others. At what cost? The proven laws of physics as expressed in the more advanced building codes and civil engineering of other countries may have actually proven the faster way. Consider Aesop's fable, 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. Looks to me as though it is still true. Enough about them, they may listen to the Universe and they may not. Most humans don't until its either too late or almost too late. 

Now what about us, here in the U.S., in Los Angeles? 

Since the last post, there's been some positioning and counter positioning taking place. We have a world that is speeding up. Any, and I do mean any,  errors are now magnified immediately and in a large way. Sub-Prime Mortgages for example. Any disagreements there? Didn't think so. 

In regards to Prop R, the Briefs for all parties have been completed and filed with the California Appellate Court, 2nd District, Division 8, Clerk this afternoon. There is some reading and contemplation coming. The Judges, there are three, and their clerks, will be busy reading, citing, outlining then preparing the best understanding and opinion possible to facilitate each Judge. Who are these Judges?

As promised days ago, here are the links to the three Judges that have the arduous and challenging task to undertake. To uphold the Constitution of California, or make an exception and allow the People of this State to be 'bamboozled' by deceptive advertising and promotion tactics. If it were a car 'ad' by a Car Dealer, it could be considered 'false advertising' or even 'bait and switch'. Will it be seen for what it is so clearly? We'll see. Hopefully the physics of the words will seen for what they are.

Let's give respect to these Judges for this unpleasant job of deciding something that appears so obvious. It is only obvious is one considers the Politicians promoting Prop R used the words 'Term Limits' not 'Term Reductions'. Personally, I have a feeling that most voters trusted their elected representatives and hired civil servants to honestly tell the truth and respect the single issue requirement that the State Constitution requires.

Here are the 3 Judges in District 8 and their website links below:

Presiding Judge Candace D. Cooper

Associate Justice Laurence D. Rubin 

Associate Justice Madeleine Flier 

I'll have more of a review and comment next week after reading and thinking over all these fillings. Of course, they will be from a citizen's point of view and subject position, not a member of the Bar. Maybe I'll even be befuddled for a few days. Forgive me if I am. Thank God, oops, sorry atheists, thank goodness the Judges and their clerks have 90 days to sift, consider, research and then render a verdict. Some of the wordage is pretty thick. It's legalize, another dialect of American English. Whatever happened to the simple English rules of Insurance Law? Oh yeah, there is no insurance here, yet. At least not until the Constitution is protected by our elected and appointed servants.

Where are the Federalist #10 ethics and James Madison? Where,oh where, is Publius, when we need him or her most? TBC, to be continued.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 5.30.08, a Friday.
by
John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com

Politics, Courts, Legislatures, Executives and the People that are to be served are not necessarily in that order at present. At least not as specified in the original Constitution of the United States and for that matter any State. The way of change is through the term 'interpretation'. Sounds almost like the way religions continually are getting into trouble. 

One persons 'interpretation' varies or differs depending on who has the most stuff. Stuff being 'dirt' on someone (known as extortion or politics). Perhaps it is assets or whatever is deemed most influential. Interpretation then is our government and ruler. Another way to say that is whoever can dominate and link the strongest point of view is the winner. Wrong. Physics always wins, regardless of talk, talk. Ask yourself 'How many coincidences does it take in nature to make a law apparent and obvious? 

Oh come on John, that's getting... unfair? 

No, it's not. It is so whether we like it or not. If you disagree, go to the ocean, any ocean, and stop a wave. Get it on film and then I will concede. If you cannot stop a wave or an earthquake or any weather expression then you must come to your senses and get on board and become part of the solution. Acceptance, planning and teamwork will solve our challenges, regardless of politics and religion. Denial and unfounded acts of selfishness are what we are allowing at present. 

Case in point is the reality in China that they were so hell-bent on growth and dominance to be bigger and better than everyone else that they took a few short cuts with 'mental willpower'. Forget building codes or engineering and geographical realities. They have come a long way very quickly. Now they will need to waste all the present time and near future time correcting and making up for time they could have been going forward had they respected the know and proven laws of physics as expressed in the more advanced building codes and civil engineering of other countries. Enough about them, they may listen to the Universe and they may not. Most humans don't until its either too late or almost. 

Since the last post, there has been some positioning and counter positioning taking place. We have a world that is speeding up and any, and I do mean any errors are now magnified immediately and in a large way. Sub-Prime Mortgages for example.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 5.20.08, a Tuesday.
by
John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com

The Prop R Lawsuit challenging the City of Los Angeles is now 90 days from a Judiciary ruling locally. It could end up before the California Supreme Court eventually, if reason, logic and law are too hard to accept and acknowledge. 

The Appellant's case is for the citizens and people of Los Angeles to reset the  pre-existing lower term limits on their local elected representatives. The City of Los Angeles case is for increasing the term limits, contrary to presenting Prop R as a term limiting proposition. It was inferred as a reduction of terms in office. The specificity of clear language to the voters was not used and can be questioned as to the intent, possibly. Without simple direct language confusion is certain as always. 

When will straight forward language be the law of the land?

Below is the unabridged briefs of both sides. The arguments are simple. Yet as with most legal language, the wording is a bit thick. Take a look at the work elected officials create with taxpayers money. Your taxes essentially are used to just stay in office a little longer. Aren't there other logical roles and functions they can offer for hire in the public and private sectors?

1.Appellant's appeal

2.Notice of Appeal

3.Request for Judicial Notice 

4.Prop R City of the Los Angeles Brief 

5.APPELLANTS’REPLY BRIEF

The Appellant's Reply Brief is the last item now before the decision and is the final comment before the Judicial Tribunal's deliberation and determination in 90 days. Tomorrow we will publish the website links to the 3 Judges that will restore the pre-existing term limits or disenfranchise the voters and expand term limits and support the City of Los Angeles in their quest to go against the flow of the national movement for term limits and greater transparency in the voting process.

It has without question monumental impact on the citizens of Los Angeles, California and the nation. Why? Simple, the rule of law as it pertains to the fundamental and foundational basis of state constitutions and the Constitution as a whole in the United States. If a constitution, state or Federal, can be usurped or abridged by legislative or judicial whim or fancy, we are in some trouble as a nation, culture and the social system of democracy, regardless of political party affiliation.

On a side note, yours truly, the Editor, was one of 2 Official Poll Observers in the 1996 Presidential election here in Southern California. The process that was in place then and its local and national ramifications are the subject of an upcoming Timely Talk and Thought expose that should add clarity after some surprising revelations are opened for public view. The process is quite interesting and is a lot more than chads.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 5.19.08, a Monday.
by
John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com

We await insight into the Prop R Lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles. Perhaps it will be pointed out that the City has overlooked a few things in haste, such as the California State Constitution. Maybe the brief will show the disregard making Prop R invalid. Why wasn't Prop R properly named as 'Term Expansions', which is what it does, expands, not limits as it was promoted to the trusting public.  The suit brings this important test of the rule of law and whether and Constitutions are really protecting the people whom the California State Constitution is to do. 

More fundamental than the sloppy manner in which Prop R's Constitutionality was either overlooked, oops, or not considered, is the waste of State taxes in trying to defend what appears to be a clear, and silly rouse. 

Worse still is it may be possible that it was intentionally crafted to get past a busy, overworked and gas distracted public. Let's hope not. We all deserve much more from our elected servants. After all we are their employers. Hmmm, something to think about tonight while we wait to see and read for ourselves the official answer to the City's response. The judges will surely be put to task. Making a Constitutional decision doesn't come along everyday quite like this. Let wait and see. It will be important to read and reflect.

On another note, let's focus on something of a far more positive in terms of the brotherhood and chance for bringing cultures and people together. Harmony is good for everyone. Coming in September for the first Cricket match between the National Cricket Team of Afghanistan and the Compton Cricket Club in Woodley Park here in the San Fernando Valley. Check out the following links for the details. Make it a day and let's all get together and be people, together.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 5.15.08, a Thursday.
by
John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com

An insight into the suit to invalidate Prop R and retain 2 term limits as opposed to the expansion that Prop R mislead, twisted, concealed and omitted from the voters. Here is a direct quote from the attorney working to restore the lower term limits that existed prior to the deceptive Prop R.

"No good lawyer ever "guarantees" the outcome of litigation.  Nevertheless, my clients and I are reasonably confident that our appeal will succeed in invalidating Prop. R in its entirety.  We cannot believe the Court of Appeal will accept the principal argument of the City Council -- that it is specially privileged under the state constitution to manipulate local voters in a manner prohibited both to state and local initiative proponents and to the Legislature.  As for the City Council's backup argument that the courts can refuse to invalidate Prop. R even if the measure is found to violate the single-subject rule, the California Supreme Court thoroughly addressed -- and squarely rejected -- that argument in the Open Primary case just two years ago." 

There you have it...

Sounds silly, but think about it, before Prop R there were 2 terms and after Prop R there were 3 terms. Simple math tells the story, 2 is less than 3. Prop R expanded not reduced the limits and was cloaked within a multiple issue initiative for the voters to be confused and mislead with. You decide. Next week we will publish the Judges that will rule up or down in this matter. You need to be aware of who is protecting you or disenfranchising your voice and vote as guaranteed under the Constitutions of our State of California and Federal Government.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 5.14.08, a Wednesday.
by
John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com

Last week it was quiet while we wait for a final response from the Plaintiffs in the Prop R Litigation suit against the L.A. City Council. It will be interesting to see what the 3 Judges, whom we we cite after all the responses at submitted to see which ones vote to get back to 2 terms from the expanded 3 terms that Prop R appeared to conceal in there public campaign.

Here's a thought that we all should consider since the 'Homeless Population' is still an issue in America and in our City  of the Angels from a David Hernandez email.

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Timely Talk and Thought... on 4.27.08, a Sunday.
by
John Ingram Mitchell, editor@newsinternatradio.com