War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery and Ignorance is Strength

---George Orwell, from the novel 1984.

The New Oceania

            In 1949, George Orwell introduced us to a fictitious nation known as Oceania. In Oceania, Big Brother (the government) watched every move being made by every citizen; The Party ruled the nation and every citizen lived to serve the Party (the ruling elite). The novel 1984, introduced us to more than just a fictitious country and way of life, it also introduced us to a new vocabulary known as Newspeak.

            Newspeak is a language based on “politically correct” speech, although based in the English language the words have been rearranged to remove any ideas that are not endorsed by the Party. In Newspeak the number of words have also been reduced to limit the range of thoughts or ideas expressed by the citizens of Oceania. I do not know if George Orwell was simply a writer with a great imagination, or a man of great vision.

            We here in America are finding ourselves relearning the new language of our ruling elite; words, thoughts and ideas are becoming twisted to make you believe any idea other than the truth. We are becoming the new Oceania complete with our own Newspeak, we are told what is wrong is really right, what is right is really wrong, what is black is white and what is white is black. We are told many of the new terms and ways of doing things are for our own good, after all the little people can not be left to make a decision on our own, we need the enlightened ones to guide the way. Those who feel they are anointed to lead the way want all of us to become a “goodthinker” according to Orwell a “goodthinker” is one who believes and follows the rules of Newspeak, without question.

            To illustrate my point, I have taken several terms and phrases used by our politicians and special interest groups who want us to believe that black is white and white is black, wrong is right and right is wrong. We can begin with public education; public education at one time served the purpose of imparting knowledge, equipping one with the skills necessary to care for one’s self in life, an environment that encouraged the exchange of ideas and thoughts. Today our schools have simply become indoctrination centers where ideas and thoughts are no longer freely exchanged, young people are simply spoon-fed the latest political psychobabble, by those with a self-serving agenda.

            The issue of illegal aliens is another example of American style Newspeak. The very term illegal alien means one who has entered the boundaries of a sovereign independent nation without undergoing proper procedures. In Newspeak an illegal alien is now just considered “undocumented person,” a person without proper documents to identify who they really are. Of course they have done nothing to violate any law, just because they are here without proper procedures does not make them a lawbreaker. If you call an illegal alien, an illegal alien you are branded as a hate mongering racist.

            “Redistributed wealth” is another Newspeak term being thrown around by politicians over the last few years. To most of us in the real world “redistributed wealth” means taking the resources of one person who has earned those resources and giving those resources to someone who has not earned them, in short socialism. Yet politicians and the enlightened ones believe all of us were public school educated, so therefore we do not understand such terms and the term “redistributed wealth” as such a nice sound, unlike socialism which some of us might have actually studied and understand. If you oppose “redistributed wealth,” you are selfish and greedy.

            I am sure within the next few years many more Newspeak words will enter our vocabulary. We could in fact save millions of dollars on our war on drugs and incarceration of those who violate the drug laws. We can simply redefine their status as “unlicensed pharmacist,” their new status sounds so much nicer and more polite, after all Newspeak is all about not offending anyone. Should someone who is dispending drugs without the proper documentation or training be placed in jail, they are simply trying to find the American dream just like the rest of us.

            We are not only changing our language in this country, we are also changing the way in which we live. For our safety, we are watched everywhere we go, cameras capture our day, in the store, on the road way and in our places of business. With new technology you can be located anywhere in just a matter of minutes. Without missing a beat the politicians and enlightened ones are already conditioning us to Big Brother being involved in every area of our life, knowing every move we make and every thought we think.

            No matter the words we use, truth will always be truth; the time has come for the people of America to speak up, to take back our language, our borders and our freedoms, if we do not no one else will do it for us. We need to stop the insanity before we become the real Oceania.

Keystone Kops Ride Again

This election may not offer much in the form of intellectually stimulating information however we have been provided with entertainment rivaling the antics of the old Keystone Kops. As an Independent, my vote is up for grabs by either party, so one would think that the Democrats would be working toward every available vote, so far I would only vote for their comedy routine, never have I laughed so hard at one national party, cry over the damage they routinely inflict yes, but never laugh.

The Democrats want me to believe they are the party to run this nation, yet they cannot run an election. We have delegates in Florida and Michigan, who are not allowed to vote, we have super delegates who can overturn the voice of the voters and a party in total disarray. Elections are really not that difficult, people go to the polls and pick the candidate of their choice, the one with the most votes win. This by all standards should be a cake walk election year for the Democrats yet they have managed to totally muck up the whole process, just think they can do for America what they have done for the elections. As if things are not bad enough, take a look at the two remaining candidates.

We have one candidate who cannot tell the difference between sniper fire and a greeting ceremony. I realize she was confused, a sniper looks just like a small girl holding flowers and reading a poem, those sneaky little snipers. Now a person who cannot tell the difference between a greeting ceremony and sniper fire wants me to make her Commander-in-Chief, I don’t think so. But then this was the same person who wanted me to believe that a vast right wing conspiracy pulled her husband’s pants around his ankles.

The other candidate wants me to believe that he can unite this country, we can all join hands and sing "Amazing Grace" he will even include those who want to kill us. I personally have a problem holding the bloodstained hands of our enemies. This same candidate is married to a woman who is ashamed to be an American, okay no one agrees with their spouse all the time, I can overlook a little difference of opinion between husband and wife. I cannot overlook someone who sits in a church pew for twenty years while the pastor takes the Lord’s name in vain and spews hatred of his country over the congregation.

The Democratic Party is in such disarray that many are saying they will shatter and break that is no laughing matter, as this country needs a strong two party system. As I watch Queen Nancy Peloi and her many jesters entertain and amuse us, I am hit with a sober thought, they just might gain total control of this country. I shutter to think they can do for this country what they have done for their party.

"Lipstick on your collar, told a tale on you, lipstick on your collar said you were untrue, bet your bottom dollar you and I are through, cause lipstick on your collar told a tale on you." Connie Francis

Lipstick Never Lies

For almost 49 years the above lyrics have become the mantra of every girl and woman who has caught her man doing her wrong. As I look at those rushing to catch the McCain express, I only have one word of warning; the above lyrics may well become your mantra also. John McCain can never be accused of political faithfulness. No amount of bleach and hot water can ever remove the stains of Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Dianne Feinstein, Russell Feingold and a list that reads like the who’s who of liberal politicians who have all left their lipstick on the collar of John McCain.

One face that really stands out in the McCain crowd is Republican Florida Governor Charlie Crist. Charlie hopped a ride on the McCain express just a few days before the Florida primary, Charlie wanted to make sure he was hopping the right train out of town. If you ever hear Charlie Crist say he wants to do for America what he has done for Florida, run like hell. However choose your direction carefully as you will not want to be trampled by the hordes of Floridians fleeing Florida in record numbers, our own illustrious governor included. I am not sure whether Charlie wants the vice president or the attorney general spot, he just wants out of Florida and he will tolerate McCain’s little infidelities to hitch a ride.

Most party goers think that behind the scenes, the vice presidential dance spot has been offered to none other than the little ole southern preacher, Mike Huckabee, after all if anyone can keep a roving eye in check, a Baptist preacher is the man for the job. But if I were Mike I would not pick out my prom dress just yet, even a preacher has to get a little shuteye every now and again.

Speaking of eyes, has anyone else noticed the goo-goo eyes between McCain and that dapper Yankee from Connecticut? I heard quite a few whispers that McCain has already, but unofficially of course, pinned a corsage on the lapel of Joe Lieberman. I personally feel they make quite the pair those two little hell raising mavericks. But even this alliance poses certain risks; you know tears will flow when one is caught cheating, after all even cheaters expect faithfulness from other cheaters.

As my momma used to say where there is smoke there is fire, but how bright is the fire still burning between McCain and Kerry? We all know that McCain was on the dance card when Kerry was sizing up the White House as his newest address. Would it not be fair for McCain to return the favor and offer Kerry the consolation prize of the vice presidential digs. Oh how the fur would fly in Massachusetts, poor Teddy left out in the cold with only the senate seat and memories of the failed McCain-Kennedy Immigration Reform to keep him warm. Of course if I were McCain and Kerry, I would not accept Teddy’s ride to the Inaugural, Teddy has already left one date at the bottom of a river.

I have not heard this name mentioned yet, but my personal favorite is Senator Russell Feingold, McCain’s co-author of the McCain -Feingold Campaign Finance Reform. Senator Feingold is a true gentleman, just look at the way he allowed McCain to place his name first on this campaign reform finance stinker. Has anyone else noticed how gracious the Democrats are when working with Senator McCain, McCain always receives top billing on every lousy piece of legislation whose stench manages to escape Washington.

With Miss Hillary running for the top spot, I think McCain should look for a female for his second spot on the ticket. Who better to serve with McCain than his California gal pal Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein is now working on legislation to save the planet, but further deplete our pockets. McCain is right there with her, offering his full-support to control global warming. Of course if both of them stopped the heavy breathing going on between the Democrats and McCain the planet may cool back down.

Before anyone accuses me of not wanting to work with other members of a different political ideology, let me say there a vast amount of difference between a little hand shaking and heavy petting in the back alley. McCain has heavy-petted his way through Washington like very few politicians, he has put-out with everyone except the ones who brung him. McCain is always quick to point out his position as a "foot soldier" in the Reagan Revolution. No Senator you were more of a coattail soldier, you came into office on the coat tails of Ronald Reagan. Maybe that is why you turned sleeping with the enemy into an art form, you knew you could never advance in the Conservative Agenda, for you were not a true conservative.

It will be interesting to see just how many of the McCain groupies will be left with little more than broken promises and tears on their pillow, after all lipstick never lies. However as one living in Florida take Charlie Crist please!