Reading Between the Lines

A Marine command general reports the huge influx of illegals is a national security issue. What does this mean? What will happen?

 If the military acts within the bounds of their oath, the problem will be solved, even if Obama fails further with his task to protect the United States from foreign invaders. For the General Kelly to be bold enough to make such a statement shows a concern that goes beyond the demand to stand down by superior commanders.

We'll see how this continues. I have a feeling Obama has crossed the line and is now treading on very thin ice. Some things go beyond the petty incompetence of ideological fools. This may be one.

I Finished Chapter Ten

I'm hoping the block is gone and the rest will flow. How many more chapters is the question, and how many more I post is the other. At some point, the only revenue from a book will be possible if those curious enough to pay for the information are willing to part with some money.

Of course, there are a few I'll gladly give a copy. I think you know who you are and I really appreciate your comments and patience.

Oil Boom, Increased Supply and High Costs for Fuel

Normal economics dictate an increase in supply leads to a decrease in prices. So, why are fuel prices increasing?

I'm not an expert, so don't expound my opinions, but from my vantage point, there are a few things that contribute to high prices:

Excessive regulations stifle the refining of oil in the United States. Refineries that exist can expand; after jumping through hoops to accommodate bureaucracies. Beside the permits, an equal amount of land is required to be developed into a wetland. Developing multiple acres of land into a biological system is expensive. The costs are passed on to the consumer.

Transportation of oil is expensive. Until pipelines are built, oil is transported to trucks, which take it to collection points, where it's placed on trains, barges, or ships. With some far locations, all three methods are required to get the oil to the refinery. Another expense and it's passed on to the consumer.

Inflation is the hidden cost. Devaluation of the dollar leads to an increase in the quantity to satisfy the worth of what's purchased. It's an insidious method of dealing with debt by the Fed and the result is higher fuel prices, even if every other part of the puzzle didn't cause any increase in costs.

Last, but not least: Taxes. While supposed "environmentalists" gnash their teeth and the government takes their side with new regulations, government entities lap up the gravy with abandon. Their share of the money for oil products is more than the profit of those that do all the work, yet they never seem to want to help by reducing taxes to help the consumer.

We have a boom, oil is plentiful and normal economics were thrown away for ideology and government greed. It's typical and unconscionable. The United States should be in a economic boom, but it never will be as long as current politics are allowed.

Who do we blame for high fuel prices? Look in the mirror. You might have voted for those that are causing you the most harm.

A Busy Bunch of Songs

ELP "Tarkus"

Fear and Denial

Liberals fear something. What? I don't know, but their fear leads to the ridiculous belief that the cooperative effort of government can somehow make them safer. Even worse, they deny - even to themselves - that liberty offers more security than any government.

I think this makes liberalism an emotional disorder. How this can be treated is beyond me, but something sure needs to be done.