Nero and The Fiddler On the Roof

It is said that, "Nero fiddled while Rome burned." It is now widely agreed that Nero could not have actually been playing a fiddle because that instrument had not been invented yet. However, there is another meaning to this word that is more likely. It is more like, "He was just fiddling around." Nero, in all likelihood was not playing a musical instrument, but was probably putting forth an ineffectual effort. It suggests a lack of proficiency and aimlessness. In other words, Emperor Nero didn't have a clue and in the meantime Rome actually burned.

I am concerned that Rome may be burning again while President Obama fiddles. It's not that he doesn't care, but I believe his effort, like that of Nero, is ineffectual and is somewhat aimless. He just doesn't get it. Barack Obama speaks about our Constitution, The Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. He made a big deal out of that when bashing George Bush and dismantling everything the former administration did. We are fighting an enemy that does not wear a uniform, much like in Vietnam. We are fighting an enemy that is brutal, that cares nothing for the lives of "infidels." We are facing an enemy that will attack us again if we allow our guard to be let down. These people are terrorists, they are radicals and would do anything to destroy us. They have NO RIGHTS! They are killers and they brag about it. I have been to too many military funerals, the Patriot Guard has ridden too many miles, too many flags have been at half staff because of these people who brag about killing Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen. It's like the old west when the Indians counted coup. THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO THE SAME RIGHTS YOU AND I HAVE!! They would kill you or I in a New York second and never think twice about it.

Water boarding isn't a pleasant experience but neither were the events of 9-11. Which is worse, being water boarded which only simulates drowning or the fiery inferno of the Twin Towers or the Pentagon or the Pennsylvania field? If you answered water boarding, then read no further. In a speech today, the President said we had went off course. He rejects enhanced interrogation. Well, my friends, the enemy doesn't reject them. They were about to set off some car bombs in New York if the CIA had not infiltrated the cell and headed it off. A car bomb loaded with nails, glass, pellets, etc. is the ultimate means of torture, NOT water boarding. In closing Gitmo, where are these terrorists going to be housed. Nebraska is one likely spot because we are one of several states that has the secure facility. I don't know about you, but I'm not overly excited about having them a couple miles from me. Plus, why do they need to receive a criminal trial in a U. S. courts as you and I would? These are war criminals. Some have been released and a large percentage of those simply went back to their terrorist roots.

Rome burned as Nero fiddled and the United States has become less secure as Obama fiddles. He is still basing many of his comments and decisions upon campaign slogans and rhetoric. Someone needs to tell him the campaign is over and he won so now be Presidential. He displays that same type of smug attitude when attending graduations in places like Notre Dame when he knows full well it will divide a faith community. He does the same thing when he insists a Christian symbol be covered so it won't be seen behind him. While he looks down his nose at you and I and gives the same justice to a terrorist that a U.S. citizen gets Rome is burning my friends.

Thomas Jefferson is quoted as saying, "When the people fear their government there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." Let us not relent in reminding those in Washington that they serve at our pleasure. We hired them and we can fire them. All too often they seem to forget that. Now, we have some great Nebraska leadership in Washington and we need to stand firmly with them and encourage them to fight the good fight. But the liberal, washy washy fat cat politicians who now control everything from the White House to the Congress need to be reminded for whom they work and we have to work hard to get them removed. No, they are not in Nebraska with the exception of Senator Nelson, but you know what. I made phone calls for McCain to places like Florida, Missouri and others from the comfort of my home and you can do the same. And now is a good time to begin writing letters to these false prophets. It's also a good time to donate time and money to the GOP. In the words of that famous Nebraskan, let's "Git 'er done!."

God Bless You and God Bless America!