A few days ago Porter “no holds barred” Goss resigned as CIA Director.  Whether he was forced out or not, really doesn’t concern me. What concerns me is that the man  who is being nominated to replace him, has trigger such an knee jerk and unwarranted (as in wire tapping) response from a bunch of liberal democrats and conservatives” when it is convenient to me” republicans.  The attack on Air Force General Michael Hayden for whom the President of the United States has nominated to be next director of the Central intelligence Agency (C.I.A) is disturbing. The main complaint is that he is a Military Officer being picked to head a Civilian Intelligence Agency.  Yet, as history shows there have been several military officers that have been in control of the CIA

(Credit Outside the Beltway)

If any of the gang of dissenting politicians can offer a list of names to the President who is far more qualified to run the CIA than General Hayden, they need to speak up.  They owe it to the American people.  We all know that this is an election year, so do me a favor stop the political chicanery.  To win this war on terror we need the right people heading these Agencies and Department responsible for fighting for this war and keeping America safe.  Forget that he is a military man I want the best man. 

To those civilians at the Agency who dread a “military man” in charge.  I say to you. Don’t worry, you won’t have get up at zero dark thirty (sometime before the sun come up) and do push ups for physical fitness train or better yet march.  The Air Force is much more laid back than the Army.   Could you imagine a Patton like General running the Agency?  (HOOOOAH)  General Hayden’s record speaks volumes.  That says alot about someone who job is about secrecy and inteligence.

More to come in the future

Bill Lester became the first black driver to compete in NASCAR's top series since Willy T. Ribbs in 1986, finished six laps off the pace in 38th place on Monday at the Golden Corral 500, won by Kasey Kahne.

I did not see the race because I was at work. So I could not give a critical assessment on how his car was handling or how he was racing. Overall form what I was reading Bill was very popular amongst the fans and his fellow drivers to include high praises from the King Richard Petty himself.  This is big league of racing and what Bill is doing is sort of tantamount to Jackie Robinson breaking into baseball.  Although there have been drivers before him,  Bill has the right attitude to go far in this sport. 

The only way to earn those other drivers respect is to race hard, race clean, and be a gentlemen in the process.  That is why they say “Gentlemen Start your Engines” 

Time sure flies when you are not at war…….

Three years ago I was in a bunker in Kuwait praying for a swift end to this war.  The warning sirens of incoming missiles were constantly screeching like a banshee delivering us her death message.  The subsequent Patriots missiles being fired afterwards gave me some sort of comfort that I might make it.  Back then those days seemed like it took years to come to an end, especially when you can’t sleep or in my case because of the “uncertainty” that was all around me I refused to close my eyes. I had to remain focused.  Who ever said “war is hell” was right and I wasn’t even in the heart of the battle.  I sure wished I was though. 

Fast forward to a year later, this is when I got my chance to go Iraq.  I volunteered to leave my plush assignment in Washington DC to spend a 6 month vacation in Baghdad.  Why did I want to go again after all this “uncertainty” I had the prior year? I can’t explain why, Aw Heck! That is what Old Soldiers do and what we live and die for. This is known as DUTY!  

Listening to the “The Doors” song “The End” reminded me about my buddy “uncertainty”  I thought I had left him behind in DC but sure enough he was sitting next to me on the airplane.  I started to wonder… Is Iraq really it worth all of this? Where do we go from here? Lastly, how are we going to get there, if we get there at all? “Uncertainty” surely was instigating. I can understand why most Americans feel the way they do about the war. As you can tell I too had those same doubts.

I never doubted the strategy, the plans, the field Generals or my Commander in Chief.  What I doubted was the resolve and commitment it will take to see this thing through. When I joined the Army in 91 the last of the Vietnam soldiers were phasing out.  Arguably, they played major influence on my way of thinking and still do to this day.  Vietnam provided the template for the enemy that using guerilla tactics will exhaust the will of the U.S and eventually America will pull out.  The war has not gone the way we have hope, but if you can show me one that has then I can fully understand your rationale.  The first gulf war, the crushing of the Taliban in Afghanistan, and finally “shock and awe” gave us that false sense of security yet the swift and decisive action it took to demoralize and destroy the enemy has been our Achilles heel. Patience is not an American virtue however, it is for the insurgency.  What got rid of my uncertainty were the efforts I saw with my own eyes from the soldiers, coalition partners, and civilian and government contractors to rebuild a fragile country that was in dire need of being help.  After decades of being ruled by a brutal dictator and wars that plague this country’s history, stability is what’s needed. 

As long as we are moving continue to move forward, I consider this to be progress.  Don’t you? Not only do the Iraqis want this more than ever, so do we. I know this because I was there.

Recently the Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Donald Rumsfield said in a speech at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library…

 “Let there be no doubt, the United States did not win the Cold War by luck – and our victory was not inevitable. It took perseverance.  It took confidence in our course, despite the many uncertainties and critics both at home and abroad.  The same is true in the long struggle our nation faces today and in the years ahead.”

I agree, and “uncertainty” will suppress “hope” .

Went to the Wizard’s game Friday night and took this photo of Dirk Nowitzki at the line.  He straight killed the Wizards.  As you can see it was not a good weekend for any of my basketball teams.

Oh well, now I can focus on politics now.

Since I hate Duke and will never cheer for them and couple with the fact I don’t like George Mason now.  

Georgetown is the logical choice.  I was born in DC raised outside the Nation’s Capital in suburbs of Maryland. 

Plus the Hoyas did beat Duke this year…

I say

Lets go Hoyas……….

The Tarheels simply lost to a better team today. As much as I would like to to blame the bad officiating (Tarheels 4 free throws GM 19) well at least I can blame them for losing my voice.  Today just wasn’t their day.  Its one and done if you don’t get the job done.   

Despite losing 91 percent of their scoring, this years’ crop of Tarheels never used that as a crutch. All year long they played their hearts out and asses off even down to the very last second.  Senior David Noel was the rock and has been the prototypical Carolina Senior that I been accustomed to seeing and cheering for these last 25 years.  His leadership will be missed.  Now it is time for Reyshawn Terry and Wes Miller who will be seniors to lead the number one recruiting class next year. If you thought Michigan had the “fab five” wait until you get a load of Carolina’s highly rated recruiting class.  Couple with ACC freshmen of the year Tyler Hansboro, Danny Green, Marcus Ginyard., and Bobby Frasor.  The Heels should be the favorite to win it all. 

 I hope George Mason will be on the schedule next year (revenge baby)

Next up the Lady Heels have a to play Vanderbilt on their home court (a number one seed playing a lesser seed on their home floor you go figure)

Go Lady Heels

ATLANTA -- Bill Lester will pilot the No. 23 Nextel Cup entry for Bill Davis Racing at Atlanta. He'll be the first black driver to attempt to qualify for a Cup Series race in 20 years.   (Nascar.com)

I hope Lester does qualify and runs well in the cup race.  I admire NASCAR’s commitment to diversity and companies like Waste Management and Bill Davis racing who are very supportive and committed to Bill Lester.

Lets Go Racing Bill!

Update:

19

23

Bill Lester

Dodge

Waste Management

190.502

29.102

-0.310

Bill Qualified 19th,  That put him ahead of the likes of Tony Stewart (21)  Dale Earhardt Jr. (26) Dale Jarrett (31) for Sundays race in Atlanta.  Congrats go out to Bill Lester and the Number 23 Waste Management team.  I will pulling for him to get a top 10 finish amongst the Big boys…

It sure ain’t Duke!!!!!!  and you best believe it won’t be Hero!

GO HEELS!!!

Congrats to the Men and Women Tarheel basketball team.  I predict a Carolina sweep in the Tourney………………

The woman are a number 1 seed and the men a 3 seed. 

Desperate times call for desperate measures and Maryland Democratic leaders (Old Line Idiots) appear to desperate.  There is an effort in Maryland to link the Maryland Lt. Governor Michael S. Steele to the federal government’s response to Hurricane Katrina.  Lt Governor Steele is currently running for the U.S Senate seat that will be vacated when Paul Sarbanes (D) finally retires.  Steele poses a threat to the Democrats in Maryland because he is a black republican who is trying making inroads in the black community. 

From the Washington Times:

"You might have a crossover of black Democrats voting for Steele. That's what everybody is really worried about. It's what we call a legacy vote," says state Sen. Gloria Lawlah, Prince George's Democrat and member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

What the heck is a “legacy vote”  Independent minded blacks and not the Democratic plantation blacks are starting to think twice before giving away their vote to the Democrats and getting nothing in return.   The Old Line idiots in Maryland are clearly concerned that Mr Steele will become Maryland’s next U.S Senator. 

I did take time out this weekend to watch part of the State of the Black Union. I for one am not a fan of Tavis Smiley, he sounds like a used car salesmen, yet he and Cornel West put together a great program for the liberal minded Bush hating black crowd.  Enough about that,  I was wonder why there wasn’t any conservatives or republicans on the panel.  Tavis did mention to his audience that they were invited but i guess they had other things to do such as a play golf or listen to the President’s weekly radio address.  If black conservatives want to make inroads, than they need to go into hostile territory and stand up for what they believe in.  Isn’t that what Martin Luther King did during the civil rights movement.  What is wrong with getting booed?  At least you will not be attack by dogs or sprayed with a fire hose. Hell invite me please.  I must warn you I can be a very combative  S.O.B (Yoga is not helping) and those that know me can attest to it. 

I have an idea, how about Dubai Ports World file a lawsuit with the ACLU against the Hillary Clinton and Democrats accusing them of violating their civil liberties.  The paragons of political correctness appear to be changing into some sort of National Security hawks right before eyes; in a manner that feeble Bruce Banner changed into the Incredible Hulk after being exposed to gamma radiation.  Who knows maybe Hillary has been exposed to vary same radiation that might find its way into our country if we let Dubai Ports World takeover commercial container operations at six major U.S ports. If so then, look for the “Incredible Hawk” (Hillary Clinton) to constantly attack the Bush administration on any National Security issues up until she becomes the Democratic presidential nominee for 2008.  “ME HAWK WILL SMASH!”

This newfound strength comes at a time when the Democrats are perceived to be weak on National Security, and vulnerable in the polls on this issue. Any weakness in the Republican so called National Security armor will be exposed by this opportunistic group of politicians’ which are hell bent on undermining the Commander in Chief during a time of war.  Lead by the “Incredible Hawk” Hillary Clinton who last month in a speech at Princeton had a few tough words about the Bush administration handling of the Iran nuke situation. Plus the Senator blasted the Bush administration on the proposed port management deal with the United Arab Emirate (UAE) by saying a move  “turn over our sovereignty to another country”   Hillary might be on to something here and the gamma radiation the Democrats are exposed to might give them the strength to smash their way back into the white house in 2008. 

Last but not least

My suggestion is to let Haliburton win a no bid contract to run the ports or some other American company that will out source the labor to illegal immigrants.