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May
9

Is it Time for Churches to take over our Children’s Education?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on May 9th, 2012

Almost every day, I either read or hear about a further deterioration of our public education system.

From its inception and for many years thereafter, our public schools were Judeo-Christian oriented. And the Bible itself was a natural part of the curriculum. Children were led to believe marriage could only be between one man and one woman. And homosexuality was deemed an abomination Scripture says it is.

Schools taught Communism as the anti-God failed system practiced by the former Soviet Union that no one wanted to be a part of. And Islam was regarded as the anti-Christian anti-Jew barbaric religion of a backward Middle-East people still living in the 7th century.

But, with an immigration policy run amuck where foreigners both legal and illegal have been pouring across our borders for decades, some looking for a better life, others to do us harm, our culture has been so altered that our founding fathers would not even recognize it.

Our public school system today is anything but Judeo-Christian oriented. In fact, Christianity is outlawed. The Bible is banned from the classroom. Students are even denied prayer. Every single value once considered an absolute necessity for a civilized society has been removed.

And what do we have now? – Communism and Islam. Our government says there is no place for God in education, that there has to be a separation between church and state. So, what does that mean? It means Communism must be taught because Communism is totally anti-God.

But there is one exception to the so-called “separation of church and state” mandate – although Islam is a religion (and more), it is being taught in our schools. And not only is it being taught but our schools hold Islamic days when non-Islamic students are required to take on Muslim roles to include names and dress. Christianity and Judaism are forbidden but Islam is practiced.

But, are students informed that Islam is dedicated to a world-wide Caliphate and the purging of all Christians and Jews? No! Students are taught that Islam is just another peaceful religion not unlike Christianity.

Sex education is now taught in kindergarten with role-playing. Students are told it is perfectly normal for boys to play with dolls and girls to engage in boy things. In fact, homosexuality is not only condoned but actually indorsed.

My neighbor wrote an excellent article on the subject that recently appeared in a local newspaper. He expressed concern over what his children are being exposed to in school; and so should every other parent.

So, what are we to do – can we change the present system? Can we bring public education back to where it began – back to a time when the underpinning of all Western education was the Judeo-Christian Bible?

While many will say yes, the answer is an emphatic no! We cannot change the present public educational system; it is simply too far gone. It has taken 50 plus years of constant assault to bring it to where it is today. Can we afford another 50 plus years for restoration? Can our children wait that long?

Today, local schools receive financial support through the state from the federal government. The federal government sends funds down to the state, which in turn funnels them to local schools.

And therein lies the problem. As long as federal tax dollars either partly or wholly fund local schools, the federal government will be telling schools which textbooks are approved and what they can and cannot teach. And under such federal guidelines, it is wishful thinking to believe circumstances will ever improve.

If we wish for a better school system, we must have a NEW SCHOOL SYSTEM. It is just that simple.

So, how do we get a new system? We can get it through our churches. Church schools are the only answer – at least for the interim. For the most part, churches are vacant during those hours when schools are in cession. So, with a little preparation some of our churches could fill a double role.

About the only freedom we still have left is that of worship. So, it behooves us to link our children’s education to our faith. And if we don’t soon do it, my concern is that one day we may not even have churches to go to.

It will not be a simple task, but it is doable. However, there must first be a meeting of those people interested in a new education system. In other words, an initial meeting is needed to discuss both goals and obstacles.

Remember, if we wish to get something accomplished, we must start – and the initial meeting will be a start.


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May
1

Will Agenda 21 Affect You?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on May 1st, 2012

First, just what is Agenda 21? Agenda 21 is a UN program initiated in 1992 for the achievement of global “sustainable development.” Specifically, that means government control of everything associated with life as Americans know it.

And it begins with land use. That’s right, land use; how all land is to be used. You see, the United Nations believes it knows better than you and I as to how our land is to be utilized.

Under Agenda 21, governments (local, state, and federal) determine which lands can be used for farming, and which cannot. And where farming is concerned, they tell us which crops can be raised and which cannot.

They even tell us how much of a particular crop we can raise. And they go so far as to tell us which farm lands are to go idle, and for how long. For those unaware, the US Department of Agriculture has for many years been fostering the very programs Agenda 21 wishes will become reality worldwide.

Agenda 21 also calls for government deciding just where businesses can be formed and where people can live. And what type of housing can be built where; single family, multi-family, apartments, etc.

All this sounds a lot like zoning and covenant laws doesn’t it? It is – with one exception. Just think of covenant and zoning laws, agriculture laws, transportation laws, and EPA rules all combined and on steroids – that is Agenda 21 in a nutshell.

The next time some local government wishes to change the zoning laws for a certain area or piece of property, before you jump on board and say it is a great thing, just remember that the change will necessarily favor a certain individual or group at the expense of someone else. Zoning and agricultural laws are political. And in politics there are always winners and losers.

And what about the push for renewable energy and the put-down of fossil fuels – could this be part of Agenda 21? You bet it is! In fact, Green is just another term for Agenda 21.

Plus, in the name of aiding the less fortunate, Agenda 21 is all for redistributing wealth. Is that something you have been hearing about lately? And do you think that is something our present administration is pushing for?

Full implementation of Agenda 21 is a piecemeal operation: but when fully enacted will mean public transportation will replace private, individual homes will go by way of efficiency apartments, all medical care will be government controlled, all food will be government grown, government education will be mandatory, and all children will become wards of the state at birth.

Have no doubt about it; Agenda 21 is an important and necessary stepping stone toward the achievement of a “one-world Communist (Marxist) government.” And in case you may be thinking it is linked to a certain political party, it should be understood that Presidents Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama all signed Executive orders in support of it.

So, if you are already familiar with Agenda 21; then tell others about it – help them become equally familiar. If you are not familiar with it, since I have only touched the tip of the iceberg, Google the internet or visit the local library. Become informed. I, for one, do not wish to lose any more of the rights and privileges our Constitution once granted.

And once last thing – think about which politicians support or oppose Agenda 21 when you enter that polling booth in November.


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Apr
24

Is Obama Trying to Destroy Social Security for our Nation’s Seniors?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on April 24th, 2012

Asking if Obama is trying to destroy Social Security for our nation’s seniors, I believe is a fair question. And here is why.

A report just released by the Social Security Trustees says Social Security will run out of money in 2033. Worse yet, the Trustees say the Medicare Trust Fund will be out of funds in 2024. And even more frightening, they predict the Social Security Disability Trust Fund will go broke in 2016, just four years from now.

And how does Obama fit into this soon to be financial disaster for our older citizens? – He pushed for and got a 2% Payroll Tax holiday for years 2011 and 2012. In the name of giving workers tax relief, the President cut funding for programs that have become the life-blood for many in their later years.

Giving tax relief to wage earners was an honorable thing since most workers would have agreed they were paying too much in taxes. And, a tax reduction meant their paychecks would be a little larger, which became reality when the bill was signed into law. The issue was, however, which wage earner taxes should have been given the holiday?

Why was the temporary tax reduction taken from Social Security instead of Income Taxes? After all, the end result for wage earners would have been exactly the same. But, income Taxes fund the General Fund, whereas Payroll Taxes go towards funding programs essential to senior citizens.

Whatever his implied reasoning, which I have yet to hear, the bottom line is that the President chose to further his redistribution of wealth agenda on the backs of those who could least afford it – senior citizens.

Could it be that Obama was just naturally playing another card taken from the Communist deck that says people’s value to society progressively diminishes after a certain chronological age?

Now, something more to think about – the above mentioned dates are based upon an assumption the economy is in an upturn and will quickly return to normal or full employment. But, is there anyone who honestly believes that?

Also, should Congress choose to stop the 31 percent reduction in reimbursements to doctors scheduled to take effect January 1, 2013, then Medicare’s solvency will become even direr.

Therefore, my opinion is that come November, every senior citizen should give this issue careful thought before entering the ballot box.


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Apr
19

How long before we realize Islam is at war with the West?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on April 19th, 2012

Just how long will it take for us to accept the fact that Islam is at war with the West? And by the West I mean Judaism and Christianity.

Every Jew in the world knows Muslims are his enemy. And every Muslim knows it. It is a shame most Christians do not accept that same fact — it’s time they pulled their heads out of the sand.

Since the day Abraham turned Hagar and Ishmael out and sent them on their way (Genesis 21:14), Islam has been a dedicated enemy (Genesis 16:14) of God’s chosen. The chosen are the Jews (Deuteronomy 7:6). And from the chosen come Christians, putting Jews and Christians in the same boat. That is why Iran labels the United States “Big Satan” and Israel “Little Satan,” which they swear they will wipe off the face of the earth.

The wishful thinking that says “Islam is a peaceful religion” which gained considerable prominence during the George W. Bush administration is an oxymoron. Central to Islam’s core beliefs is a worldwide Caliphate, with sure and quick death to any and all who oppose. And every Muslim knows it.

We are engaged in a spiritual war the likes of which the modern world has never before witnessed. And every Muslim knows it. So, why is it that most Christians are afraid to accept the obvious?

While there are no doubt many symptoms, I suggest there are two primary causal factors. The first is the failure of churches to educate their congregations. The other is our very own government, which has been complicit in siding with the enemy.

Pastors have a responsibility to inform and guide their flocks. There is no justifiable reason why churches cannot set aside one night each week to educate its people about the two greatest threats humanity has faced in the past fifty years: Islam and socialism, and its kissing-cousin Marxism.

So, why don’t churches do it? The answer is fear, fear of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). There is this unfounded belief that if a pastor speaks out on political issues in a manner that disfavors the government, that the church could lose tax-exempt status. THAT IS SIMPLY FALSE.

The Second Amendment of the Constitution places the church outside government. Specifically, that means churches do not have to, and should not apply for 501c3 tax exempt status. In other words, why should they apply for something they already possess?

A good article for pastors and church administrators to read is found at: http://hushmoney.org/501c3-facts.htm. That article explains the whole matter in detail.

But churches also err in a different manner. Hebrews 13:17 says we are to submit to those appointed over us. However, that law only applies to legitimate and just governments. In Joshua 6:25 we read where Rahab hid the Israelites when they came to spy on Jericho. In return, God blessed her and her family and gave them safety.

In Exodus 1:15-17 we read where even though Pharaoh had given an order to the midwives to destroy all newborn Hebrew males, out of fear of God they refused. And in Exodus 2 we learn that Moses was one of those newborns.

And less we forget, all of the thirteen (13, not 12) apostles, save possibly John, died at the hands of the evil government appointed over them, which they necessarily disobeyed by obeying a higher authority, Almighty God.

Now, regarding the government’s complicity in siding with the enemy. One would have to be totally divorced from reality not to recognize that this administration openly sides with Muslims over Jews and Christians. When it comes to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, although they claim to support Israel, the truth is that their favor consistently falls on the side of the Palestinians.

I know of no one from the Jewish or Christian communities with open invitation to the White House. Yet, the Muslim Brotherhood is on the list of frequent visitors. Even some of our judges have chosen to ignore the fact that this nation was founded on Judeo-Christian principals taken directly from the Bible.

Over the past few months, judges in three states, Oklahoma, Florida, and Pennsylvania have ruled that Sharia law was applicable in American court, in direct violation of the Constitution.

And how can we forget that the Justice Department under Attorney General Eric Holder is fighting states that have implemented voter ID laws, while refusing to pursue the issue of voter intimidation by Black Muslims.

As Christians, it’s time we stood up and be counted. It’s time we honestly evaluate those running for or presently holding political office. And it’s time we vote out all career politicians.

On the other hand, if we continue to be complacent and refuse to become informed of the issues facing our nation, I’m afraid we may soon find need to learn another language.

I ask again, how long before we realize Islam is at war with the West?


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Apr
11

Why Does our Government Hide the Truth about the Economy?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on April 11th, 2012

Even though this administration continues to say the economy is improving, it seems to me one would have to be “non compos mentis” to believe it. Anyone seeking to truth will necessarily come to a different conclusion.

This is just one of several articles I’ve written on this subject. And the reason I keep writing is because as the economy progressively worsens our government equally intensifies its propaganda to make its citizenry believe otherwise. If nothing else is true about this White House, they are undeniably masters of deceit.

In the last article on this subject I noted that while the government claims the economy is improving, more and more businesses are downsizing, reducing staff, or simply going out of business. And I listed several large companies by name. But as it turns out, that was just a tip of the iceberg.

E News announced that through March of this year there have been on average four companies per day filing for bankruptcy.

And through this same time period there have been fifteen FDIC bank failures. That is a staggering average of five closings per month. And let’s not forget that in each of those there were job losses and expenditure of tax-payer funds.

Then there is the Huffington Post, a company not unfriendly to the White House, announcing that T-Mobile USA will be closing seven call centers and cutting 1,900 jobs, or five percent of its workforce. The German communications company also stated that more positions may be eliminated over the next few months.

Even companies supplying our food needs are not immune to the sinking economy. Albertsons, one of the nation’s largest grocery chains, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, announced on April 11 it is closing thirteen stores in Florida.

And one thing not being reported by this administration is the fact that more people are presently either out of work or have been forced to accept lower-paying or temporary jobs than at any other time in the history of this nation. The 8.2% unemployment rate the administration seems so proud of is nothing more than a façade to conceal the ugly truth. As one of my college professors said, statistics can be made to tell any story one desires.

So, as engineers, teachers, managers, home builders and others are forced to flip burgers or become day-laborers just to put food on the table, the White House is all smiles. It matters not that those same workers may no longer be able to pay their mortgages.

And who’s counting those who have become so discouraged they are no longer looking for employment?

Now back to the original question; why does our government hide the truth about the economy? Why are they attempting to dumb-down the masses?

The reason is quite simple – the more people who know the truth, the less chance this administration will be around for another four years. That’s it in a nutshell!


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Apr
5

Is the Economy Improving as the Administration Claims?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on April 5th, 2012

Is the economy improving? The administration says it is. So, just where does the government get the information to support such claims? I think that is a fair question.

The reason I ask the question is because almost every day I either read about or hear about another company either going out of business or downsizing. So, let’s look at the facts.

On January 21, 2012, Ryan’s Steakhouse announced plans to shut down 81 restaurants.

On March 29, 2012, Best Buy announced it will be seeking an $800 million cost reduction by shrinking its stores by 50 and eliminating 400 corporate positions.

On March 30, 2012, Sears Holdings Corporation, parent company of Sears and K-Mart, stated that because of being cash strapped it will likely sell its Lands’ End brand. Sears said it hopes to be able to raise about $2 billion in cash. The holding company had previously announced plans to close a number of retail stores.

On April 2, 2012, Pinnacle Airlines Corp., a carrier that provides regional flights for Delta Airlines, Inc., announced it had sought bankruptcy protection.

On April 2, 2012, AFA Foods, a ground beef processor filed for bankruptcy because of the uproar over “pink slime.” I wonder if unfounded comments by the government about the food product contributed to the filing?

On April 2, 2012, Solar Trust of America LLC, and several affiliates filed for bankruptcy. Supposedly no taxpayer funds were involved.

On April 5, 2012, Yahoo announced it is laying off 2,000 employees.

The above information does not seem to jive with the administration’s claim that the economy is improving. Major businesses across the spectrum are either cutting back, selling assets, or filing for bankruptcy.

Another puzzling factor is the continued low (relatively speaking) unemployed numbers being released by the government each week. How is it possible that as companies close or cut staffing the unemployment numbers either remain steady or drop?

Could it be that we are all getting a “snow Job?”


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Mar
18

Is American Policy Responsible for the 16 Afghan Killings?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on March 18th, 2012

Before anyone begins to engage in any type of endeavor, they must have a goal. As Merriam-Webster puts it, a goal is “the end toward which effort is directed.” That being said, what has been America’s goal, or the end toward which effort has been directed in Afghanistan?

I dare say that if you were to pose that question to our present Defense Department or White House, or those of our previous administration for that matter, you would get an answer ambiguous to even the one giving it.

The spokesperson would be quick to say it was our intent to win. And to win would be defined as cessation of all hostilities, and the establishment of some semblance of a democratic government. A laudable outcome that would be, to say the least.

But what has been and is still missing from this formula for success is that of identifying the enemy. And if you do not know just who the enemy really is, you have a problem. What is far worse, however, is to know the enemy but not be willing to admit it.

Our enemy in Afghanistan, as well as in Iraq and throughout the Middle East, save the tiny state of Israel, is Islam. Muslims all over the world are fully aware of this fact and ram it down our throats every day. So, why do we not accept it?

For some reason that escapes all logic, our elected and appointed politicians have this bright idea that we can go into a country where everyone has been taught from birth that non-Muslims are infidels – and by waving a magic wand we can weed out the bad guys and convert the others into believing we are there to help them. If that whole idea sounds stupid to you, then you understand the mindset of our White House (and the last one), our State Department, and unfortunately far too many within our Defense Department.

But this problem of not being willing to identify the enemy didn’t just begin with the Bush Administration. Just think about it, the U.S. has not won a war since WWW II. We lost in Korea because we had a president who cowardly gave in to the Chinese over his field commander.

The conflict in Korea has been defined by historians as a stalemate. It was not a stalemate – it was a defeat. Communism on the Korean peninsula was the enemy and we were afraid to take it head on. So, we lost and the Communists won. And they are still winning all the while we continue chasing an allusive peace through appeasement.

Just imagine the laughter within the North Korean hierarchy as jokes are told about how they once again suckered us into giving them vast amounts of food and medical supplies on their word that they will give up their nuclear weapons – only to inform the world soon thereafter of their intent to test a nuclear weapon or long-range missile.

And was the war in South East Asia too long ago to remember? For some yes, since it ended 37 year ago. However, for some of us it was just like yesterday. Memory tells me some 60,000 American men and women died in that war, and many more were maimed for life – and then we lost it when we gave up the will to fight and win.

Just like in Iraq and Afghanistan, we were not willing to recognize the true enemy and take the fight to him. I can still remember that even while lying in my bunk I could hear the bombs going off as they fell from B-52s. The enemy could set his watch to the timing.

We dropped enough bombs to make North Vietnam a parking lot. But the Communists won and we lost. And millions of innocent people paid the price with their lives. And those 60,000 Americans that died fighting for a cause they believed in (or did not believe in), all died in vain.

I will not attempt to suggest I understand what must have been the thoughts that went through the mind of the soldier who was recently charged with murdering 16 Afghan civilians. Only the day prior his friend had a leg blown off. Plus, what about the fact that he had personally sustained a head injury and lost part of one foot during two separate combat incidents?

And how many Americans have been savagely murdered because of the Koran burnings – Korans that had been desecrated by Muslims I might add. And let’s not forget that Islam dictates that all desecrated Korans be destroyed by fire. Where is the outcry?

Have you been hearing our government talk about that fact? No. What you have been hearing is possible disciplinary action against those who carried out the command. Just goes to prove you should never let a good deed go unpunished!

Oh, I forgot – you have also been hearing the President apologize to the Afghans.

Naturally, I do not agree with the killing of innocent people. But that brings us back to that point of deciding just who the enemy is. In times like this I like Joshua’s solution, WHILE UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF ALMIGHTY GOD.

“And the LORD our God delivered him before us; and we smote him, and his sons, and all his people” (Deuteronomy 2:33).

Some would say that such measures for today would be too horrific. So was 9-11. And so it is every time some lunatic suicide bomber blows himself up and takes with him an American serviceperson whose only goal is to assist a people in need.

If you are a Christian, join me by adding the charged soldier to your prayer list, as I am afraid he will need all the assistance he can get.

I close this post by asking the question again; is American policy responsible for the 16 Afghan killings?

I believe it is a fair question.


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Mar
12

Should our presidential primary and caucus system be changed?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on March 12th, 2012

It seems fair to ask if our presidential primary and caucus system should be changed, given the way it is presently being utilized.

For instance, the Republican primary calendar began with the Iowa caucuses. It then moved to New Hampshire’s primary. Both are small states as far as population is concerned. And neither are winner-take-all states. That means delegates were awarded proportionally.

Iowa has 28 delegates, New Hampshire has 12, and it takes 1,144 delegates to secure the Republican nomination. Collectively, Iowa’s and New Hampshire’s delegates make up a mere 3.5 % of the total. And in Iowa the delegates are not even committed.

Therefore, one could say neither state is very important in regards to winning the nomination – except for one thing – they came first. And being first psychologically seems to set the tone for what comes later. At least that is the way the political pundits see it.

But why should the same two states always be first? Why should Iowa be the first caucus state? And why should New Hampshire always be the first presidential primary state? Is that fair? Some say no.

In fact, some states have attempted to hold their caucus or primary ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire, but have always been denied by the national controlling parties. But, why – does Iowa and New Hampshire have special rights? Or, is that just the way it has been for so long that it is assumed they have special rights?

Actually, as one article put it, it began in Iowa somewhat as a fluke. However, then the state legislature mandated Iowa hold its caucuses at least eight days prior to any other state’s primary or caucus.

New Hampshire’s legislature did the same thing. In the 1970s they decreed their primary be the first held in the nation. So, that is how it all began.

Since then, it seems the other states have just always gone along with Iowa and New Hampshire. Or have they?

No, they have not always. As stated above, from time to time some state will attempt to be first, or at least move up its caucus or primary date to be closer to Iowa and New Hampshire. But such action has usually been met with pushback from the national party.

For example, Florida moved its Republican primary forward this year and was penalized 48 of its 99 delegates. That was a big price to pay but I guess Florida Republicans thought it was worthwhile.

Apparently, the Florida Republican Party believed it had the right to set its own primary date, and did not have to hold to some arbitrary date set by the national body. And one can certainly see their point. After all, even after being penalized 50%, Florida had more delegates than Iowa and New Hampshire combined.

But, Florida is not the only state that has thought it unfair that Iowa and New Hampshire are always first. And that being the case, I believe it is reasonable to assume the system will soon change to one more equitable.

So, if the present system is eventually set aside, what should the new one look like? Should the first states to caucus or hold its primary be rotated, or should all states hold their caucuses and primary on the same date?

It seems to me the latter makes more sense. Just think about it, the candidates would have the option of campaigning wherever they chose, spending as much or little time as they felt necessary in any given state.

And when that magic date rolled around, it would all come to an end. That evening we would know who had won and who lost.

If all states agreed to hold their caucus or primary on the same date, campaign costs would be lower, and it would be easier on both candidates and voters. And no longer could any state use timing to gain advantage over another state.

But maybe for the very reason that it would be fairer and cost less would be grounds for not implementing it. After all, can you imagine any politician being interested in anything fair or less costly?

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Feb
28

Most oil wells produce oil within a few months after start of drilling

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on February 28th, 2012

Over the past there has been a lot of discussion about how long it takes an oil well to begin producing once drilling begins. Some say it takes 10 years or more – therefore, opening more territory for drilling will not pay off for many years in the future.

But is that right? For the most part no! What determines how long it takes a well to begin producing oil or natural gas depends upon the depth of the well and the type of material the drilling has to penetrate.

For instance, drilling through hard rock takes longer than drilling through less dense material. Plus, there are various depths of wells. Very deep wells can take as long as three years to complete – but that is an extreme situation. And naturally it takes longer to drill such wells if drilling is limited to 8-12 hour days. However, some drilling companies work around the clock and drill 24 hours per day.

On the other hand some wells are so shallow that from the time drilling begins to completion is only a few days.

In fact, I have worked in the oil and gas fields of Wyoming both as a roustabout and field operator. And I have seen wells come on line (begin producing) within one month from the time drilling started. And I have seen numerous deeper, high production wells put into operation within three months.

So, what is the average? There probably is no average because of the variables described above. But, I know for a fact that many high producing wells in Wyoming came on line within just a few months from the time drilling began – not years, and not even one year.

Once a well begins producing, connecting it to a pipeline to send the product to refineries is quite simple, and fast. After all, most such pipelines are above ground.

And when a pipeline cannot be made available for whatever reason, oil tanker trucks transport the product to pipelines. The oil goes from the well to a tank for temporary storage. Then periodically it is transferred to a truck for delivery. This is a process that goes on every day in the oil business.

So, why is there so much misinformation about how long it takes oil wells to begin producing? Because it is to the advantage of progressives to distort the truth in order to advance a socialist agenda.

For, if they can convince enough voters that more drilling will not help make us less dependent upon foreign oil, then they can better justify their ridiculous green programs; programs that only line the pockets of “fat cats” who only care about personal greed. Such programs in no way help solve our energy crisis.

While the Obama administration continues to say they want the U.S. to become energy independent, their actions prove otherwise. A good example is the Keystone Pipeline project. Our northern friend was willing to run a pipeline from Canada to Houston, TX at no cost to taxpayers, yet Obama said no.

Instead, the President throws away tax dollars on green businesses that are sure to fail. The Solyndra solar panel company was just one example. So, in many ways, based upon this administration’s record one could make the case they are more for supporting our Middle East enemies than in helping their own citizens.

The truth is that this nation could eliminate all Middle-East oil purchases within one year if the federal government would open up necessary federal lands and set aside needless regulations.

Once again, all propaganda put aside, it does not take years for oil wells to begin producing once drilling begins – it usually only takes a few months – and at other times it takes just days.

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Feb
22

Does Obama want the U.S. to become energy independent?

Dr. Franklin R. Canada on February 22nd, 2012

During his campaigning, the then Senator Obama repeatedly said that if elected President he would do everything possible to make the U.S. energy independent. But has he? Has he done everything possible to make this nation energy independent?

If you consider what he has done since being in office more than 3-years, you would have to conclude he has done just the opposite. Let’s not forget that while he was talking about energy independence he also said that under his plan the price for power “would necessarily skyrocket.”

Maybe we should have listened more closely to those two statements and realized they were not compatible.

Obama has all but destroyed the American fossil fuel industry. With his self-imposed regulations under the guise of protecting the environment, numerous coal-fired power plants have gone out of business and more are on the way.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), run by the President’s “attack dogs” has made it less costly for companies to shut down coal operations than to retrofit them to meet the agency’s onerous standards. And every time another coal-fired power plant is shut in, the demand for coal is reduced. And less demand for coal equates to both job losses and more expensive energy.

And he is absolutely opposed to drilling for oil. Archeologists claim we have vast amounts of oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), which is composed of 19,600,000 acres or 5% of the state. The petroleum industry has requested a mere two-thousand acres or 0.001% for drilling, but this President says no. But why, considering all the environmental safeguards available today?

The Administration’s reasoning (they say) for opposing drilling in the ANWR is that it will upset the fragile native caribou ecosystem. Yet, in other parts of Alaska the caribou get along just fine with both oil rigs and pipelines.

In fact, there is a picture on the internet titled Oil Field Pipeline And Caribou which shows a herd of caribou in perfect harmony with an Alaskan oil pipeline.

If that pipeline is a threat to the caribou’s ecosystem maybe someone should have informed the caribou.

So, it seems the Obama Administration’s reasoning for opposing drilling in the ANWR is a bit lacking in foundation, or maybe I should say truth.

And what about offshore drilling? The President is also opposed to that, unless of course it involves another country. Remember his underwriting of Brazil’s offshore oil exploration to the tune of $2 billion?

Then who can forget the famous April 20, 2010 British Petroleum (BP) oil rig explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf). To this Administration, that must have been like a gift straight from God. For, immediately after the disaster occurred the President put a hold on all future Gulf explorations.

And today, although some sanctions have been lifted almost two years later American Gulf explorations are still not back to normal. For economic reasons alone, when the hold was put in place drilling companies were forced to move their operations to other countries or go out of business.

Much of the western states is federal property and controlled by either the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or the U.S Forestry Service (USFS). Just to name three, AK is 95.8% federal owned. CO is 43.3%, WY 55.9%, CA 52.1% and UT 75.2%.

And each of those states, and others, are known to hold considerable oil reserves. So, why aren’t more of those lands opened to oil and gas exploration?

Just think of all the revenue that would be pouring into Washington, let alone the reduction in foreign purchases; money used to fund arms that kill American troops. Maybe we could even balance the budget and pay down the national debt. Wouldn’t that be something?

And lastly is the Keystone Pipeline project, where our northern neighbor Canada agreed to run a pipeline down to Houston at no cost to taxpayers, a pipeline that would deliver 7-million barrels of crude daily to American refineries.

It should be noted that that one project alone would be sufficient to replace the oil we import from Venezuela, the president of which is our enemy, the Communist Hugo Chavez.

So, does President Obama want the U.S. to become energy independent? You be the judge – just think about it the next time you fill up at the pumps.

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