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The Lobby System…… by, Michael Hawke

26 Sunday Mar 2017

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LOBBY SYSTEM: This report is the first of a series on how the lobby system works, most often to the harm of the American people, and to the benefit of the political leaders in Washington.

Daniel Webster: On Lobbying and Bribery.

Lobbying:  to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation. 1. To promote (as a project) or secure the passage of (as legislation) by influencing public officials. 2. To attempt to influence or sway(as a public official) toward a desired action.

Bribery:  the act or practice of giving or taking a bribe.  Bribe:  1. money or favor given or promised to a person in a position of trust to influence his judgment or conduct. 2. to induce or influence.

Fat Albert Navy Scandal: is at the top of the news. The government has now charged several more people, to include a Rear Admiral, in the ever widening bribery scandal. What makes this such a non story is that this is how the Defense Department and the Government, as a whole, have operated for the last sixty plus years. These Navy guys got greedy and went outside accepted boundaries however I would dare say a re-look at how the Navy operated in the Philippines during the latter half of the 20th century would make this Fat Albert bribery scandal look fairly like business as usual.

The Arab Lobby…by Mitchell Baird: “The Saudi lobbying campaign resulted in one of the most successful manipulations of American business and American foreign policy ever attempted by a foreign power…..The offensive was led by Prince Bandar, who became Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States in 1983 and served for the next twenty-two years.  He exemplified the personal touch involved in lobbying and the way the Arab lobby, as represented by the Saudis, influenced policy through direct access to the President and his advisors. Bandar was not just a diplomat but chief tennis partner of Secretary of State George Schultz, and racquetball opponent of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General David Jones.

Colin Powell developed such a close relationship with Bandar over more than two decades that he referred to him as a brother. Powell said Bandar was such a frequent visitor to the top officials in the Reagan administration that he acted as if he were a member of the Cabinet. ”

Prince Bandar was often referred to as Bandar Bush so close was he to the President, and the Bush family. Treacherous and briberous was this whole affair. Shame on President Bush, and his oil rich father before him. Do the American people understand the lobby system? No, the average citizen is totally clueless. These crimes are so far above the Watergate matter that brought President Nixon down it is almost funny, but for the sobering impact it has on our security as a country, both now and in the future.

My thesis, in this, and the coming articles, is the American people need to understand the lobby system inside and out and demand transparency in all things related to it.

New laws will need to be passed to end this “legal corruption”. Yes, it is “legal corruption” because the politicians simply have passed laws to make legal what is obviously illegal, self enriching, behavior.

Oh….you might look for information on the Mercedes Benz Colin Powell received from the Saudi’s after he retired. Yes…..after ….. for all his support to the Saudi Government. The tip of the ice berg….just the tip.

Keep looking for more Lobby stories by….. Michael Hawke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Daily Mix…. by, Michael Hawke

23 Thursday Mar 2017

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“Illusionary News”:  President Trump refers to the news as ” Fake News”. He is right about this, however it begs further defining. Not all news is fake, just a whole lot of it. Therein lies the problem for the rest of us. We may as well be standing in line at the market reading the National Enquirer. There is no way for the average person reading Google, Yahoo, The New York Times, The San Diego Tribune, or any news source, to know what is true or false. I read it all, from the left or the right sources, as part fiction, part propaganda, and a small part truth.

“Counterfeit News Network….CNN”:  You could put MSNBC, and Fox ( to a lesser degree), as well as most television news programs in this category.

“Yahoo and Google Search Engine Pages”: Totally left wing, liberal, manipulation. The headlines as you scroll down are all manipulated stories. Those calling themselves ” journalists” today should be ashamed of themselves. They seek no truth but instead seek to push the liberal agenda. They will destroy our nation unless they turn things around and become “journalists “.

“Opinion not News”: Television talk shows, articles, web news sites, radio talk shows and all editorial information sites should be tightly defined and not presented as “the news”. These are “shows” like listening to any other type of information program.

“Baseball Season”: On a happier note baseball season is about to start. Thank goodness. Real athletes playing America’s Pastime… for our entertainment. These guys are just out there making millions, having fun, and keeping their ignorance on political and social matters to themselves….hopefully.

Sunday Reflections….. by, Michael Hawke

19 Sunday Mar 2017

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT: Today, March 19, 2017 is the third Sunday of Lent. Lent is the time leading up to Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar. Lent is a time of self assessment, repentance, and prayer, for self and others. During Lent Christians are not only looking inside but are also looking forward to Easter Sunday which is the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ and the sealing of our forgiveness in Christ’s sacrifice for all mankind’s sins.

FEAST DAY OF ST. JOSEPH: March 19th is the Feast Day of St. Joseph. ” Hail Joseph husband of Mary, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you obedient to the Father, and blessed is his Son, in your fatherly care, Jesus. Oh Saint guardian of God’s Son, pray for our sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.” Catholic Prayer

I HAVE LEARNED: “…that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. ….that being kind is more important than being right…. that to ignore the facts does not change the facts…. that love, not time, heals all wounds…. that when you harbor bitterness happiness will dock elsewhere…. that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks….that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted by your smile.”

ROSARY CATHEDRAL TOLEDO: This cathedral is one of the most magnificent in North America. If you go to Toledo or are passing through you will be glad you stopped to see and worship in this church.

 

Sunday Reflections… by, Michael Hawke

13 Monday Mar 2017

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Men In Heaven:   When everybody on earth was dead and waiting to enter Heaven, God appeared and said, “I want the men to make two lines. One line is for the men who were true heads of their household, and the other is for men who were dominated by their women. I want all the women to report to St. Peter.

Soon the women were gone to St. Peter and there were two lines of men. The line of men who were dominated by their women seemed 100 miles long. In the line of men who were true heads of their household there stood only one man.

God said to the men in the long line. You men should be ashamed of yourselves. I created you to be the heads of your households! You have been disobedient and have not fulfilled your purpose! Of all of you only one man obeyed. Learn from him.”

God turned to the one man. ” How did you manage to be the only one in this line?”  The man replied,: ” Lord, my wife told me to stand here.”

Honor our dead not with shrines but by your positive life actions!  ” ….it is a question of breaking free from your history, even when you hear in your mind the cries of your brother and sister. To stay in the things of the past, it prevents you from changing. ”  Dr. Antoine Rwego, Rwanda Genocide Survivor.

” Something to Consider”…… by, Frank Brzezinski

11 Saturday Mar 2017

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” I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper-or your heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half the tasks you do you might just as well turn over to me and I will do them quickly and correctly.

I am easily managed. You must merely be firm with me. Show me just exactly how you want something done and after a few lessons I will do it automatically.

I am the servant of great men-and, alas, of all failures as well. Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures.

I am not a machine, but I work with all the precision of a machine plus the intelligence of a man. You may run me for profit or run me for ruin. It makes no difference to me.

Take me, train me, be firm with me and I will put the world at your feet. Be easy with me, and I will destroy you. I am habit. ”

Frank Brzesinski ( February 1979)

The Daily Mix……..by, Michael Hawke

02 Thursday Mar 2017

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Insecurity: Young people today suffer from this malady at ever increasing numbers. One can gauge the insecurity of a person by viewing their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.

Giant Ball: I was challenged  by a friend that calling NBA basketball Giant Ball was not acceptable as it implied a harsh negativity toward very tall people. Well in order to keep all the PC people in their seats I will now, and in the future, always refer to “Giant Ball” as “Tall Ball”. Just doing my part.

Trump’s State of the Union Speech: Much kudos to the President. He stayed on message, communicated his vision and goals, and tried to be a unifier for the American people. The lobby rule he instituted was huge but has been overlooked. The President understands if the swamp is to be drained we need to flush the lobbyist out first. Like Obama Care the lobby system must be repealed and replaced.

Whatever Happened to Douglas Hughes (The Flying Mailman)? : Remember his gyrocopter flight to the Capitol in 2015 to deliver letters to each and every member of the Congress? He was a hero and his message was to be later picked up by the Trump campaign. He stood up to the Washington elites in Congress by delivering a letter in his gyrocopter to each member. The letter was about  the need to stop the corruption in government which is fueled by the lobby system. His message was popular but downplayed by the government and the media. They kept the focus on his breaking of the law with his illegal flight and gave minimal mention of the  purpose of his flight.

Hold Ups: RB Donut Shop was robbed this morning. Two armed white men with big bellies and a shotgun entered the store and cried out ” All right Mother Stickers….This is a F… up. They got away with all the donuts. It was reported they got into a black and white Crown Vic driven by a third individual. The suspects are thought to be retired Policemen. Consider them dangerous and call the Tip Line if you see anyone meeting their description.