Say Anything: Reader Blogs

Let It Go

ollie-B — 2009-04-18T14:59:55+00:00

I admire President Obama for his attitude of letting go of the misdeeds of the past administration. No good will come of an investigation of Gitmo or any other policies enacted by George and company. We are in a freefall economically and our precious financial resources can be better spent elsewhere other than on a senate panel playing gotcha. This is the mark of a man who has his priorities in the right place.

WAY TO GO U.S.A.

ollie-B — 2009-04-13T15:09:46+00:00

I am really impressed by the way Barry and the U.S. military handled the pirate situation. I thought for a while there it was Jimmy Carter all over again. I am very proud to be an American!

Barry: Where Is Your Backbone?

ollie-B — 2009-04-11T19:53:13+00:00

Today, 11 Apr 09, I heard on the news that a U.S.
warship, which was sent to shadow the lifeboat carrying Somali pirates, quickly retreated after it (the warship) had gotten too close to the dingy and the pirates fired shots at it. This is totally UNACCEPTABLE! I, like many other Americans, would like to see the captain come out of this alive and safe. However, I think a line has been crossed here which we as a nation cannot tolerate. We are a strong capable nation with armed forces capable of defeating any nation on earth. Why the heck would our Commander In Chief have us act like jackals. If a small group of pirates do not fear us, who will? The negotiations are over. We should demand the quick and unconditional release of the captain immediately with a warning that we will use whatever force is necessary to affect that release. If it doesn’t happen, we should take swift offensive action to let the pirates (and the world)know that America is not to be fucked with. The captain may perish in the action. However, I feel that American prestige is more important than one man’s life. Many in our military have given their lives in service to our country. I do not mean to sound heartless. However, this strikes me deep in my soul. Jimmy Carter was a bumbling idealist who unnecessarily left Americans in harms way in Iran. Bill Clinton went into Somalia to show the world that we cared about Africa and left with his tail between his legs. If Barry fails this test, nothing else he does will matter.

We Have Been Invaded and Did Nothing

ollie-B — 2009-04-08T22:47:31+00:00

A lone Canadian citizen crossed the northern border into U.S. airspace and flew all the way to Missouri where he hitched a ride to a diner and waited for the police to arrive. Why did this happen? The pilot did not communicate with U.S. air traffic control, flew willy-nilly all over the place for 6 hours and avoided flares that were fired at it by F-16’s that were scrambled to intercept it. My question is this. Why wasn’t this plane shot down? The actions of the pilot amounted to a possible hostile threat reminiscent of terrorists. We have spent millions, no billions, beefing up the northern border in anticipation of a possible incursion by terrorists.We even have an imperialistic “No Fly” list to prevent suspected terrorists flying through Americn airspace on passenger jets. Yet, when it happens we do nothing.
The steps we have in place were ignored. I have heard that early on someone decided that the pilot was not a threat. I wonder how that decision was made. Supposedly, the pilot was depressed and wanted to be shot down. We should have obliged him. Supposedly, he had immigrated to Canada from Turkey, changed his name to one which sounded more American and left a suicide note. If I was a terrorist, that is exactly what I would do. Maybe if his name was Abdullah, he would have been seen as a definite threat. Remember Oklahoma City? So, my friends, terrorists are now assured that nothing has changed. The entities charged with keeping us safe are doing the same as they did before 9/11.
Maybe this was a probe to test us. If it was we failed. Somebody needs to explain to the American people why the system failed.

Wanna See America Jump

ollie-B — 2009-04-08T22:23:30+00:00

I’m not quite sure what the response to this should be, but it definitely needs to be more than the strongly-worded response Obama has issued thus far. I don’t think a military response is necessarily out of the equation. Not an invasion, mind you, but the destruction of some key North Korean military installations would certainly be important at this juncture.

Question is: Does Obama have the nerve to do it? My guess is no, and that was undoubtedly North Korea’s guess as well. Else they wouldn’t have fired off this missile test.

GRAND FORKS: WHY DO WE NEED THE ALERUS?

ollie-B — 2009-03-28T23:51:15+00:00

Between now and June, the Fargodome will be hosts to Sugarland, Billy Joel & Elton John and Kenny Chesney. All big money draws. What does the Alerus bring to Grand Forks? Nothing. Ask a manager at Alerus and we get the same lame excuse. Yet they cheated the city out of over $800,000.00. I say let’s throw the bums out!

Idiots of the Great North

ollie-B — 2009-03-12T02:54:52+00:00

On Tuesday, 10 Mar 2009, we were hit by a blizzard. I love blizzards. They bring out the true idiots of the great north. In near zero visibility,idiots drive with their lights turned off. Idiots are not smart enough to know that even though they have x-ray vision, noone can see them through the blowing smow. Idiots just love to say “fuck you” to authority and venture out against just plain common sense. They end up in snow drifts, blocking roadways or getting a good case of frostbite. But they are too stupid to learn. This is fun. Got something to brag to the buds about. Idiot feels a sense of belonging because all his friends are idiots like him. Idiot school administers refuse to close schools until the conditions get so bad that sending children home would put them in mortal danger. Same idiot school administrators obviously believe the everyone owns a snow plow because the following morning schools open and buses run 1 to 2 hours late. Idiot doesn’t consider that you may be drifted in and will take you quite a while to get out. Hell. This state has laws and you can only miss so many school days. That’s right. Can’t break the law. Idiots been living and driving in this country longer than I have and they are still stupid. NoDaks. Idiots of the great north.

NOT IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD

ollie-B — 2009-02-18T18:10:27+00:00

There is no place for wild animals in people’s homes. All states should enact laws to prohibit the ownership of wild animals in the interest of public safety. I am not concerned about the idiots who think they just have to have a wild animal. I am talking about the innocent people who become victims of these “pets” when their natural instincts kick in. Wake up, America!

TAKING CARE OF THE OCTUPLETS

ollie-B — 2009-02-18T18:00:09+00:00

As far as the mom who had octuplets is concerned, I have an idea about how to pay for their delivery and future care. The clinic and hospital should absorb the cost of prenatal, delivery and post-natal care. An injunction should be leveled against the clinic to cover the cost of child support for all eight babies until they are 18 yrs old. I’m surprised a quick witted DA or legislator hasn’t thought of this.

ILLINOIS SENATE RACE RACE

ollie-B — 2009-01-07T01:57:00+00:00

As usual, the media has made the situation with Burris a “racial” issue. Even though I think the way this thing was handled by the Dems suck, where did the race issue come from? Then the first face you see on TV is THE REVEREND AL SHARPTON. Getting a photo op and giving his slant on things. Next up will be THE REVEREND JESSE JACKSON. Then come the usual talking heads who seem to be EXPERTS on everything RACIAL. Give me a break.