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4/25/10 – For those who know me well as a trade journalist, usually I make every effort to separate my writing on GKO from that of the magazines I write for. The only time I politicize my technical content (which is usually on my own websites) is when lawmakers are hard at work to derail some aspect of what we do as professionals in the security and life safety markets.

Today I’m going to politicize the issue of Congress’, by way of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), efforts to push everyone–both businesses and residents–off of common ordinary phone lines (called Plain Old Telephone Service, or POTS) and on to an IP-switched national infrastructure.

What I’m going to write today will be short, allowing what I have already written yesterday and many days and weeks before that to tell most of the tale. You will find a complete accounting of this issue, as complete as is possible to date, on Al Colombo’s Safety & Security Blog.

Go to: POTS, the FCC, and AT&T.

What I will say here that I did not say there is this: the fact that the Congress wants everyone on IP is significant. It says that there’s a technological reason for their madness, not just the stated intent, which is to see that everyone has access to affordable broadband Internet.

When you look at the overwhelming Leftish slant to almost everything this specific Congress is doing, you must know instinctively that this effort to rid society of one of the most solid communication systems on record must also have a Leftish slant.

The hard fact of the matter is this, the likelihood of greater mass track-ability among the populous via a hard-drive-stored audit trail is far more easily done using digital IP than it is analog circuit-switched technology. Read my work as well as the documents presented in my Safety & Security Blog post so you can gain a better understanding of what’s at stake here.

Of course, the security and life safety industry is on this like bees on honey. The general public, however, is largely unaware of what is transpiring in the hollow halls of the capital building. But frankly, I am willing to wager that the folks who really control the big man in the big house are calling the shots here.

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How much more will the American people take until they throw the bums out of power? Can we actually afford to wait? Impeachment would be a good beginning.

Here’s a good example of the kind of thing that Communists do as they seek to assume total control of a nation. They bring minorities together as a majority, giving something to everyone, bribing all if it were possible. Read the story of the Chinese takeover of Tibet and you will see similar tactics in use throughout.

Census Bureau Violates the Defense of Marriage Act; Urges Reporting of False Data FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2010 CONTACT: J.P. Duffy or Darin Miller, (866) FRC-NEWS Census Bureau Violates the Defense of Marriage Act; Urges Reporting of False Data WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 6, 2010) - Ignoring federal and state laws defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman, the U.S. Census Bureau released videos on Monday encouraging homosexual couples who consider themselves “married” to list themselves as such on this year’s census forms. The videos also urge cross-dressers to identify themselves with whatever sex they prefer. *Family Research Council President Tony Perkins* responded with the following comments: “The law should count for something when the Census Bureau counts America’s population, but apparently it doesn’t on President Obama’s watch. The President’s Commerce Department is actively encouraging people to ignore U.S. marriage law and invent new definitions for their relationships. What kind of government actively lobbies citizens to lie on their forms? “When it comes to advancing the extreme homosexual agenda, this White House has no limits, not even the facts. The Defense of Marriage Act forbids the federal government from recognizing same-sex relationships as ‘marriages.’ If this video were honest, it would state, ‘If you are a same-sex couple, you should mark the box that says ‘unmarried partner,’ even if you are legally married according to the laws of the state in which you reside.’ “Homosexuals should fill out the census form and be counted, the same as any other Americans. But only Congress - not homosexual activists, not the Census Bureau, and not President Obama and his appointees acting unilaterally - can change federal law.” -30-

Various states talk of suing the Federal Gov’t with regards to unconstitutional mandates contained within the Obama(non)Care legislation, but with a largely leftist judicial element, how can we be sure that legal recourse will actually work?

For those who believe guns are the answer at this juncture, there are still legal ways to deal with this. One of the most compelling to Congressmen is an upcoming election. Another way to deal with this is to communicate your disdain for what the federal gov’t is doing to your Congressmen.

The thugs among gov’t have a keen eye on your firearms. Those of you who do not own a gun, you should recognize the benefit of others’ right to do this. Be sure to tell your Congressmen to support the Second Amendment as it was written. Remind them that firearms is crucial to the preservation of any free nation, and Lord knows there are not many left. American values and culture are under attack and you need to support it by voicing these ideas to your Congressmen.

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April 4, 2010 – For a long, long time, the Democrat Party has touted itself as representing the “common man.” There was a day for sure when this was the case, but over the last half century, I’ve seen our beloved party go from a “champion among men” to an extremely radical, manipulative, left-leaning political force, one that almost seems under the control of Moscow or Beijing. I suspect that the truth here is that it’s under the control of the International bankers for it was Wall Street that funded the revolutions that brought Communism to Russia by 1917. It was Wall Street that, in the late 1800s, gave Trotsky and Lenin $21 Million.

It was in the early 60s or late 50s when I built my first shortwave radio that I began listening to Radio Moscow and Radio Havana Cuba, plus radio stations in other socialist nations. At first I was fearful of the communist rhetoric, but in due time I became accustom to it. The message quietly, subtly sank into the depths of my young mind to the point where I adopted its ideology.

It was in 1992, while living in Chicago–working for a magazine as a trade journalist–that I heard Comrade Clinton talk about eliminating the U.S. Constitution. If he and Gore were elected, he would get rid of this terrible document. He said, “It was a radical experiment that outlived its time.”

This caused me to later read the Constitution, cover to cover, including the Declaration of Independence. When I did this, I decided that this Constitution of ours is actually very good, as it has protected us for more than 200 years. The mere fact that presidential hopeful Clinton was willing to go on record opposing it was alarming and telling. It was the event that changed the political direction of my life, forever.

In a word, because of Comrade Clinton’s public admission, I switched sides from socialism/communism to that of capitalism. I will never switch back, either. Simply put, there can be no Utopia on Earth, so forget all the promises. Stop visualizing the perfect world that our Comrades want to create on the backs of the people.

The following article examines the reason why today’s Democrats are moving away from the party. If it’s any consolation, I applaud you for doing so. Those contemplating the move, I encourage you to do the same. In a word, “This is not our grandparent’s traditional Democratic Party.” Instead it looks like the European Social Democratic Party, which is a highly socialistic, left-leaning political force in Europe.

Disgruntled Democrats join the Tea Party
Grand Junction, Colorado (CNN) — They are not typical Tea Party activists: A woman who voted for President Obama and believes he’s a “phenomenal speaker.” Another who said she was a “knee-jerk, bleeding heart liberal.”

These two women are not alone. Some Americans who say they have been sympathetic to Democratic causes in the past — some even voted for Democratic candidates — are angry with President Obama and his party. They say they are now supporting the Tea Party — a movement that champions less government, lower taxes and the defeat of Democrats even though it’s not formally aligned with the Republican Party.

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25 March, 2010 – Congressmen who voted for Obama’s health care bill say they’ve received death threats and such. First of all, it was mostly democrats who stood up as constituents to complain about the heavy-handed tactics at Democrat Congressman’s rallies. The hard Left accused them of being radical Republicans.

Next you have a groundswell of discontent bubbling up into public expression all along the way as the citizens, both Republican and Democrat, tried to tell Congress NOT to do this. Again, the hard Left spins it, telling everyone that the only people who oppose this are radical, nut-job Republicans when the truth is anything but that.

My message to Congressmen who voted in this manner is this, “Is it right to threaten and destroy property? No, but what on Earth did you expect your constituents to do when you went against their will?”

Al Colombo

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March 22, 2010 — Do you want to know my thoughts on the recent passage of ObamaCare? (what an oxymoron)

First the Lefties work to control our money, then our minds, and now our very bodies. What’s next? Our very souls if they but could. I say “Off with their heads!” They’re not using them for anything worthwhile anyway!

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March 14, 2010 –No matter how loudly Americans say no, guess what the democrats continue to do?

Poll after poll shows that millions of Americans are growing angrier and angrier at Washington lawmakers over healthcare reform – such as 57% think it will “hurt the economy” and 61% want Congress to “start over.” The public clearly wants Congress focused on the economy and jobs rather than healthcare reform, yet the Democrats apparently see it differently.

Gary D. Halbert
FORECASTS & TRENDS E-LETTER
March 9, 2010

>> For more info, Pull the plug, Barack: It’s a mistake to try to ram through health care reform

>> Also: It’s Time for Moderate House Democrats to Stand Up to Obama

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March 7, 2010 – There are those who say that the reason for many new policies imposed on the U.S. Gov’t since Obama’s election hinges on his being Muslim. Here are some interesting videos:

YouTube - Barack Obama Accidently Admits His Muslim Faith

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auwe-aGF4Lo

YouTube - Obama Admits He’s a Muslim

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCAffMSWSzY

And yet he claims he is a Christian on the Larry King show:

YouTube - Is Obama Muslim or not?? The answer is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GFKqOf8EHQ

In Conclusion
Now, I’m not pleased with the broken, out-of-context manner that some of the clips in the video entitled Barack Obama Accidently Admits His Muslim Faith, but there is a body of evidence that suggests that he knows more about the Muslim faith than that of the Christian faith.

Obama says on the one hand that he’s Christian, he commits a slip of tongue that admits a Muslim faith (and a journalist reminds him that he’s a Christian), and yet he says he’s Christian. This particular video seems to have had a specific purpose: to further the idea that Obama is Christian.

So after all of this, I’m left with a feeling that he says one thing while he means another. It’s up to each of us to decide what this means. –Al Colombo

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March 7, 2010 –Check this short Fox News video. Obama denied a flyover that’s been done for 42 years, because of the name of the event…yet he celebrated “Gay Pride Day” just to spit in the faces of Christians. He could care less about what Christians feel about homosexuality. I guarantee he would not offend Muslims, now would he?

Next he’ll change the Marine Corps motto of “God, Country and Corps.”

Send this to everyone you know! Please get this out globally. It’s time other nations saw what we’re dealing with here.

Unbelievable, isn’t it!!! Everyone needs to see this. I foresee many flyovers by the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels being canceled in the next three years too. Also demonstrations by the Golden Knights and our service bands. This guy is out of control!!! Obama denied a military flyover at the annual “God and Country” rally in Idaho, where new military recruits were inducted and all military were honored. This is the first time in 42 years that there has not been a military flyover in formation, and organizers were stunned that Obama refused to allow this. When the lady organizing the event contacted the Pentagon to ask why this was not allowed, as it had occurred every year for 42 years, she was told it was because of the event’s “Christian nature.”

The video also mentions that when Obama made a recent speech, a cross and a Christian symbol for Jesus had to be covered first.

This is beyond unbelievable action by the Commander in Chief and President, and Americans need to know about it!

YouTube - Obama Denies Flyover

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zGMuN_Ep38

There are those who say that the reason for many new policies imposed on the U.S. Gov’t since Obama’s election hinges on his being Muslim. Here are some interesting videos:

YouTube - Barack Obama Accidently Admits His Muslim Faith

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auwe-aGF4Lo

YouTube - Obama Admits He’s a Muslim

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCAffMSWSzY

And yet he claims he is a Christian on the Larry King show:

YouTube - Is Obama Muslim or not?? The answer is here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GFKqOf8EHQ

In Conclusion
Now, I’m not pleased with the broken, out-of-context manner that some of the clips in the video entitled Barack Obama Accidently Admits His Muslim Faith, but there is a body of evidence that suggests that he knows more about the Muslim faith than that of the Christian faith.

Obama says on the one hand that he’s Christian, he commits a slip of tongue that admits a Muslim faith (and a journalist reminds him that he’s a Christian), and yet he says he’s Christian. This particular video seems to have had a specific purpose: to further the idea that Obama is Christian.

So after all of this, I’m left with a feeling that he says one thing while he means another. It’s up to each of us to decide what this means. –Al Colombo

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March 6, 2010 –

Members of Congress blindly following the
President’s new health care initiative!
(U gotta admit, this is good. –Al)
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From the Desk of:
Steve Elliott, Grassfire Nation

The “public option” is a real threat and liberal activists
are flooding Capitol Hill. See below. –Steve

[Dear Fellow Citizen],

I just received word from a trusted contact on Capitol Hill
that the Left’s strategy of flooding Congress with “Pro
ObamaCare” phone calls is working.

“We just left [a member of Congress’] office and
while we were waiting, their phones were going
crazy demanding… support for health care and
to sign on to the Bennet letter committing to
voting for reconciliation. The Bennet effort is
to give Pelosi air cover for the House vote….
Get everyone you can to call or fax or email…

The “Bennet letter” refers to a letter from Sen. Michael
Bennet of Colorado which urges Majority Leader Reid to use
BUDGET RECONCILIATION to pass ObamaCare WITH THE PUBLIC OPTION.

In other words, the Bennet letter is designed to send a
message to House Democrats that the House version of the
bill with the public option will be included in the final
(real) ObamaCare bill using reconciliation.

And reports indicate the Bennet Letter already has 33 signers!

+ + Odds of ObamaCare passing are rising

This contact also relayed the following on the prospects of
ObamaCare passing…

“The person who has been our main contact said…last
week she would have thought 20% [likelihood of
ObamaCare passing] now thinks 50%…. They also
have polling data that each piece of health care
reform when polled line by line has support and
that Americans will love it after they do it. My
sense is that we really need the TEA party to
bombard the House members or this is going to happen…

+ + Two Key Actions

#1 — Sign the “No To Socialized ObamaCare” Petition

Our records show that you have not yet signed our petition
opposing state-run healthcare.

Go here to join more than 1 million citizens who are opposing
ObamaCare through this citizen petition:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=25817&RID=14553313

#2 — Call your Senators and Representative

Again, it appears the President’s grassroots strategy is
working. If you want your voice to be heard, please call…

Sen. Voinovich 202-224-3353

Sen. Brown 202-224-2315

Rep. Space 202-225-6265

Be sure to tell your Senators what you think about the
“Bennet Letter” calling for reconciliation and the public
option.

Again, please sign the petition. And thanks for going the
extra mile right now with phone calls. Thank you for all
you do as part of the Grassfire Nation.

Steve Elliott
Grassfire Nation

P.S. Also be sure to join the dialogue and the grassroots
strategy at ResistNet:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?U=25814&RID=14553313

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