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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.

Here’s how to contact 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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Editor’s Note: Not sure that this is Iacocca’s work, but it’s on the money. I received this in email and thought it might be an interesting read considering the state of the union address that we had to endure this evening.

–Al Colombo

Remember Lee Iacocca, the man who rescued Chrysler Corporation from its death throes? He’s now 82 years old and has a new book, ‘Where Have All The Leaders Gone?’.

Lee Iacocca Says:

‘Am I the only guy in this country who’s fed up with what’s happening? Where the hell is our outrage with this so called president? We should be screaming bloody murder! We’ve got a gang of tax cheating clueless leftists trying to steer our ship of state right over a cliff, we’ve got corporate gangsters stealing us blind, and we can’t even run a ridiculous cash-for-clunkers program without losing $26 billion of the taxpayers’ money, much less build a hybrid car. But instead of getting mad, everyone sits around and nods their heads when the politicians say, ‘trust me the economy is getting better..’

Better? You’ve got to be kidding. This is America , not the damned, ‘Titanic’. I’ll give you a sound bite: ‘Throw all the Democrats out along with Obama!’

You might think I’m getting senile, that I’ve gone off my rocker, and maybe I have. But someone has to speak up. I hardly recognize this country anymore..

The most famous business leaders are not the innovators but the guys in handcuffs.. While we’re fiddling in Afghanistan , Iran is completing their nuclear bombs and missiles and nobody seems to know what to do. And the liberal press is waving ‘pom-poms’ instead of asking hard questions. That’s not the promise of the ‘ America ‘ my parents and yours traveled across the ocean for. I’ve had enough. How about you?

I’ll go a step further. You can’t call yourself a patriot if you’re not outraged. This is a fight I’m ready and willing to have. The Biggest ‘C’ is Crisis! (Iacocca elaborates on nine C’s of leadership, with crisis being the first.)

Leaders are made, not born. Leadership is forged in times of crisis. It’s easy to sit there with thumb up your butt and talk theory. Or send someone else’s kids off to war when you’ve never seen a battlefield yourself. It’s another thing to lead when your world comes tumbling down.

On September 11, 2001, we needed a strong leader more than any other time in our history. We needed a steady hand to guide us out of the ashes. A hell of a mess, so here’s where we stand.

We’re immersed in a bloody war now with no plan for winning and no plan for leaving. But our soldiers are dying daily.

We’re running the biggest deficit in the history of the world, and it’s getting worse every day!

We’ve lost the manufacturing edge to Asia, while our once-great companies are getting slaughtered by health care costs.

Gas prices are going to skyrock again, and nobody in power has a lucid plan to open drilling to solve the problem. This country has the largest oil reserves in the WORLD, and we cannot drill for it because the politicians have been bought by the flea-hugging environmentalists.
Our schools are in a complete disaster because of the teachers union.

Our borders are like sieves and they want to give all illegals amnesty and free healthcare.

The middle class is being squeezed to death every day.

These are times that cry out for leadership.

But when you look around, you’ve got to ask: ‘Where have all the leaders gone?’ Where are the curious, creative communicators? Where are the people of character, courage, conviction, omnipotence, and common sense? I may be a sucker for alliteration, but I think you get the point.

Name me a leader who has a better idea for homeland security than making us take off our shoes in airports and throw away our shampoo?

We’ve spent billions of dollars building a huge new bureaucracy, and all we know how to do is react to things that have already happened.

Everyone’s hunkering down, fingers crossed, hoping the government will make it better for them. Now, that’s just crazy.. Deal with life.

Name me an industry leader who is thinking creatively about how we can restore our competitive edge in manufacturing. Who would have believed that there could ever be a time when ‘The Big Three’ referred to Japanese car companies? How did this happen, and more important, look what Obama did about it!
Name me a government leader who can articulate a plan for paying down the debit, or solving theenergy crisis, or managing the health care problem. The silence is deafening. But these are the crises that are eating away at our country and milking the middle class dry.

I have news for the Chicago gangsters in Congress We didn’t elect you to turn this country into a losing European Socialist state. What is everybody so afraid of? That some bonehead on NBC or CNN news will call them a name? Give me a break. Why don’t you guys show some spine for a change?

Had Enough? Hey, I’m not trying to be the voice of gloom and doom here. I’m trying to light a fire. I’m speaking out because I have hope - I believe in America . In my lifetime, I’ve had the privilege of living through some of America ’s greatest moments. I’ve also experienced some of our worst crises: The ‘Great Depression,’ ‘World War II,’ the ‘Korean War,’ the ‘Kennedy Assassination,’ the ‘Vietnam War,’ the 1970’s oil crisis, and the struggles of recent years since 9/11.

Make your own contribution by sending this to everyone you know and care about. It’s our country, folks, and it’s our future. Our future is at stake!!
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LET’S GET THE MUSLIM ROOKIE OUT OF THE WHITEHOUSE!!!

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Scott Brown ought to thank President Obama for his kind help in inciting the masses to anger, which led to his enormous win in the recent Massachusetts election. You have to admit that Obama’s comment about the pickup truck was ingenious to say the least! :)

The Dems appear to be their own worst enemy.

“Thank you Mr. President!”

There, I said it for Senator Brown!

Dems fret: ‘Every state is in play’ The Republican victory in Massachusetts has sent a wave of fear through the halls of the Senate, with moderate and liberal Democrats second-guessing their party’s agenda — and worrying that they’ll be the next victims of voters’ anger. “If there’s anybody in this building that doesn’t tell you they’re more worried about elections today, you absolutely should slap them,” said Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.). Republican Scott Brown rode a wave of voter discontent to defeat Democrat Martha Coakley in the race for Ted Kennedy’s old Senate seat. Republicans moved quickly to capitalize Wednesday, with National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (R-Texas) telling POLITICO that he’s approaching possible candidates who passed up his initial entreaties to join the 2010 field.

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