Sarah Palin Won't Run for President

What a shame to hear the news that Sarah Palin won't run for president in the 2012 elections. She is a strong lady, and would certainly fit as the first female president of the United States. I fully understand her decision, and claiming her family as the primary reason, only underlines the point I am trying to make.

Politics need more women, and Sarah Palin IS a person whom we all admire and like. She says exactly what she thinks. Even though some have criticized her for her alliance with the Tea Party organization, she is the strong hand needed to reestablish the finances of the United States.

It is a sad day for politics, and the old boy network will enjoy the chance to run for candidacy now that she isn't running. I hope she changes her mind and runs in 2016. She is the woman America needs in the White House.

Danish Government Forbids Muslim Dinner in Parliament

The most shocking news released today indicates that the Danish government has cancelled a dinner with muslims. Xenofobia full speed, and I am ashamed that our Prime Minister is such a sissy. A wimp who has for far too long tolerated the Danish People's Party (which has only very little real backing, but purely a populist coincidence with xenofobia as primary drive).



Integrating people together involves a smile. That is the first step of a friendship. Hosting a dinner could work miracles in creating RESPECT and FRIENDSHIP between people, and that is apparently unwanted in Denmark, as long as the Danish People's Party is the deciding factor for Lars Løkke Rasmussen to remain in power.



I have NEVER before felt so ashamed that our public building should be such an exclusivist club that a small party can stop an interpersonal meeting just because some people apparently have so little sense as to realize the stupidity in all of this.



I refrain from saying more on this issue...

The SP Downgrade of US Credit Rating

First of all, the S&P downgrade of US credit rating is only from AAA to AA+ - still a good credit rating, and one that is way above that of many other nations. But the S&P credit rating SHOULD awaken politicians to some very important truths.

The US government is taking in TOO LITTLE in tax income. It is only fair that people (and companies) who earn money PAY the bill. Everyone wants to enjoy the blessings of public service, and consequently paying the bill SHOULD be at the forefront of all governors, senators as well as governmental bodies.

When some states (e.g. Delaware) offer VERY LOW taxes, those taxes are used for speculative purposes. Establishing offshore companies where European companies create holding companies with hometown in a low percentage state is pure speculation. Not a single job is created by such speculation, and therefore there seems to be little reason to offer these bargain taxes. If there is ANY reason whatsoever, please add your comment. I would gladly hear from those who could explain the reason for wanting such holding companies to center their businesses without any job gains as far as I can see... :-)

One important element is that companies SHOULD pay taxes in the country where the money is earned. Equally applicable for all company sizes - small and big.

Likewise, it seems clear for all that you can't save money as a way to gain positive results. You need to get a proper state income for a nation to finance its way through the economic challenges ahead. It may not be popular to raise taxes, but given the fact that some high salary earners run speculative scams also, there might be a good reason to review tax laws - and this principle applies to many countries.

If I may include a principle from the world of religion, I will claim that the Ten Commandments are simple to remember - yet applicable to virtually all aspects of living. Why couldn't tax laws be just as simple?

It would bring in lots of tax money once the principle is understood, and that should be possible for Democrats and Republicans alike...

War on Terrorism - The Backside of the Coin

War on terrorism is an absolute necessity, but there is also a backside of the coin. Notice how many countries are either silent or adamantly opposed to ruling out terrorism from both their own ranks and countries close to themselves.

If everyone agreed terrorism was wrong, there would be no opposition.

But there is opposition, and the question that needs to be answered is: "Is the war on terrorism turning out to be a curse disguised as a blessing?"

We all like freedom. Freedom to express ourselves, freedom to gather in political associations - but we do so respectfully, even towards opponents...

Why can't some countries come to terms with the ideals of democracy and start abiding by the centuries old concepts of separation between democratic institutions. Once lawmakers also become judges and rulers in the sense of threading on their populations, much is lost.

That is, perhaps, the backside of the coin. We are fighting a good fight, but some play with a hidden deck of cards - and a totally opposite agenda... Why are so many silent towards this?

That is the best question ever, I should think.

Gaddafi - Stronger Than Many Anticipated

Gaddafi, dictator for decades in Libya, was indeed stronger than many anticipated. When we entered the crisis from a NATO and UN perspective it was thought he would be defeated within only a few weeks.

Something very different has happened - and world leaders are hopelessly silent about what is actually taking place.

While Gaddafi uses a lot of talk about his version of pride, the world is wondering: "Why don't we just take that FINAL military decision?"

How can such a dictator survive armed forces from so many nations for such a long time? What is holding us back from finally taking out his entire armed forces? The crisis about to ensue in the Middle East is going to be VERY dramatic if this farce is allowed to continue.

I personally find it laughable when a wimp such as Gaddafi hides behind his minions and begins threatening of bombing Europe. But I find it even more strange that our world alliance lacks the balls to actually move ahead and finally get that final blow that will show we mean business.

Dictators are just as much terrorists as was Osama Bin Laden, and if we want a safe place for our kids and grandkids it might be the right time to STOP the aggression of religious nonsense. If there is such a big animosity between people, then let's get that final thing over and done with.

None of us want that, but there is a time to count the cost, and wimping out from threats is considered cowardice by people with so different an ideology as Gaddafi.

So I would suggest military and political leaders get their perspectives right, and begin finalizing what they started before everything gets out of hand because of half-willed people who fail to finish what was begun.

When a War Is Won

When a war is won you can't go back to pre-war lines of geometry. That lies at the core of war. When Israel was attacked in 1967 it defended itself against very dangerous and ill-willed people that wanted to throw them all totally out of the Middle East.

Obama has started a noble negotiation with both parties in the current crisis, but he does it from a failed perspective. Look around the Middle East, and take a long and hard look at the anatomy of the countries surrounding Israel. Many of these countries are highly aggressive against the Jewish state established in 1948.

I am saddened to see the many people who can't take an honest state against the anti-semitism shown towards Israel - and I must say it is highly positive to see that Sarah Palin is friendly towards Israel, a truly rare trait amidst political correctness where people deny their spiritual heritage.

Sorry, dear readers, but the current talks may be necessary to negotiate a treaty to halt the crisis, but it must be done from a correct historical perspective instead of continuing the debate from a purely naive view of the world. We see aggression all over the territory, and it requires a more complete analysis to create a lasting peace.

As I have said long ago we may need a situation similar to Cyprus. A line that is set, and then a clear understanding that aggression MUST be stopped. If that was said to both parties, the crisis would be over. But when one party continues to send rockets "over the fence" [pardon the pun... ;-)] it is no wonder that the other fights back.

Israel needs to be recognized instead of overlooked as it has been for far too long down through history. The chosen nation has a historic role to play, and that should be accepted - whether politically correct or not in the opinion of some...

Sarah Palin Running for Office in 2012?

I am wondering, as many others, whether Sarah Palin will be running for the Presidency in 2012. Regardless of your political stand you must admit that she deserves praise for stating her opinions in clear words.

She delivers on her promises and is highly praised in Alaska. She definitely looks better than Obama with his fluffy promises that he couldn't keep - and ultimately news that Donald Trump wouldn't be running for office has certainly helped her chances of becoming the Republican candidate for the presidency in 2012.

What are your thoughts on the coming elections?