In Canada, the federal government is now considering legalizing polygamy. In Germany, 29-year-old Patrick Stuebing and his 22-year-old biological sister Susan Karolewski announced plans to take their criminal case to court in a bid to legalize their seven-year incestuous relationship. “We want the law which makes incest a crime to be abolished,” stated the couple. They’re consenting adults. Again, what’s the problem?

As Americans become more accepting of yesterday’s moral sins, today’s moral sins are expanding the boundaries of acceptability. Polls indicate a majority of Americans now believe this country is in decline as indicted by a failing, bankrupt economy and strategic military weakness. What’s needed is a fix for what ails us. What ails us is immorality – when we fix that, everything else will fix itself.

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA

As an Illinois state senator, Barrack Obama opposed a bill that would have prevented the killing of infants mistakenly left alive by abortion. As Illinois Senator, he opposed the ban on partial-birth abortion. And at a town hall meeting in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in March of 2008 Democratic Presidential candidate Barrack Obama stated, “… I got two daughters … if they make a mistake, I don’t want them punished with a baby.” I’ll leave it to you to speculate on Obama’s family decisions and his chances of surviving any primary challenges, but if the 2012 presidential campaign comes down to Palin vs Obama, life and death issues will once again take center stage—the life and death issues of unborn babies.

Jeff Jorgensen
Treynor, IA

First up was the Slaughter rule,

BAIER: “…So do you support the use of this Slaughter rule? The deem and pass rule, so that Democrats avoid a straight up or down vote on the Senate bill?”

OBAMA: “…We know that this is going to reduce the deficit by over a trillion dollars. So you’ve got a good package, in terms of substance. I don’t spend a lot of time worrying about what the procedural rules are in the House or the Senate.”

As Baier attempted to steer the President back to the question at hand, Obama continued to reiterate his now familiar theme,

OBAMA: “…This is always an issue that’s — whether Republicans are in charge or Democrats in charge — when Republicans are in charge, Democrats constantly complain that the majority was not giving them an opportunity, et cetera. What the American people care about is the fact that their premiums are going up 25, 40, 60 percent, and I’m going to do something about it.”

It was clear the interview was going to be contentious. Baier was looking for real answers to real questions and would not allow the President to just run out the clock. The President appeared unprepared for Baier’s style of questioning, and was on the defensive for most of the interview.

Some of the toughest questions of the night came from questions submitted by Fox News viewers. Lee Johnson of Spring Valley, California e-mailed in to ask,

“If the bill is so good for all of us, why all the intimidation, arm twisting, seedy deals, and parliamentary trickery necessary to pass a bill, when you have an overwhelming majority in both houses and the presidency?”

Sandy Moody of Chesterfield, Missouri e-mailed,

“If the health care bill is so wonderful, why do you have to bribe Congress to pass it?”

How did the President answer these questions? Try as I might, I could not find a straight answer in either the YouTube video or interview transcripts. President Obama ended the interview by saying,

“…I’m confident it will pass. And the reason I’m confident that it’s going to pass is because it’s the right thing to do…”

On the surface, the interview was civil and mostly respectful. Underneath, however, were the simmering tensions and defiant attitude of a President on the edge.

The latest Rasmussen national telephone survey finds a majority 53% of Americans opposing the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. If the House fails to pass his signature legislation Sunday, will President Obama then pivot to jobs and the economy, issues that are of most concern to Americans at this time, or will he be consumed with something more sinister—revenge? One thing for certain, pass or fail, this issue is not going away anytime soon.

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA

Once thought of as cool, calm, and collected, President Obama has revealed himself to be a colder, more calculating individual, and somewhat narcissistic. History has shown these are not traits that endear a President to the public, hence, the failing poll numbers.

A president must be able to shed a few tears once in a while. As president, George Bush was shown on many occasions to have tears in his eyes as he dealt with the tragic events of 9/11 and the acts of heroism and sacrifice in the aftermath. Tears show both humility and humanity—to date, Obama has shown neither.

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA

The profit motive is an economic force that generates profits for an individual or company that has invested in a business enterprise. The profits generated by the profit motive are used to grow the business enterprise by expanding its customer base, hiring new employees, and investing in new business ventures. Businesses also use the profit motive to cut costs and improve profit margins, thereby generating more profits. All of this activity spurs economic growth, creates jobs, and raises the standard of living for all those who participate. Only anti-capitalists would consider profits evil.  

President Obama said it best at a town hall meeting in August when he inadvertently said, “…UPS and FedEx are doing just fine….it’s the post office that’s always had the problems.” He could also have said Ford is doing just fine and will soon start to generate profits again.  It’s GM and Chrysler that will need more taxpayer bailouts—for generations to come.

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA   

The losers and those given no consideration by the committee include Israel, American service men and women fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, the former Eastern Block countries, General Stanley McChrystal, national security interests home and abroad, any progress for world peace before 2012, Sweden, and the Nobel Peace Prize itself.

President Obama has indicated he will accept the award. As he leads the charge to diminish our national defense posture and alienate our friends and allies abroad, he positions himself very well to repeat the honor in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Surely world nuclear disarmament can’t be far behind. Congratulations Mr. President on this well deserved tribute to your achievements—what are they again?

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA

With the public disclosure of these allegations and others dealing with voter fraud and corruption, Congress and the Justice Department should immediately open investigations into ACORN and its criminal activities. The Democratic Party and the Obama administration should also reevaluate their close ties to ACORN.

I have a sense that America is paying very close attention to these allegations and where they could lead. Come 2010 and 2012, American voters will be reevaluating their support for a Democratic controlled Congress and White House. With current voter sentiment reaching a crescendo of anger and discontent, that outcome is not in doubt. I predict double digit Democratic congressional loses in 2010—and the ousting of a one term President in 2012.

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA       

Since the beginning of July, the top news headlines have been all Michael Jackson. In second place is Governor Sarah Palin. On July 3^rd, Governor Palin announced she will be stepping down as Governor of Alaska effective the end of July. Speculation has been rampant, with most news media outlets and political pundits jumping on the band wagon to quickly criticize her decision and spin her announcement as a political epitaph.

Of course, Governor Palin supporters know the real reason for her resignation. She’s running for President in 2012. As self proclaimed campaign advisor to the “Palin for President” campaign, I suggest she announce her run for the presidency from the same Caterpillar plant in East Peoria, IL made famous by Barrack Obama. She should ask those assembled, “How’s that stimulus working for ya?’

From there she should head over to Tiergarten Park in Berlin, Germany. The same Tiergarten Park made famous by Barrack Obama. There she should announce that America will not kowtow to two-bit dictators like Hugo Chaves, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Castro Twins, or Vladimir Putin. America is again on the march for freedom, liberty, and justice for all.

On her return to America, she should hold rallies in states with the highest unemployment. Most of those states would be blue states. She should ask one simple question at these rallies; “Are you better off today then you were six months ago?” Time will always march on, but the answer to this question will never change as long as Democrats control Congress.

At some point she should move to Iowa, the same Iowa made famous by Barrack Obama. She should help Iowa Republicans take back the state in 2010. This would propel her into the national spotlight and certify her as the “front runner” in Republican circles. Her quest for the Republican nomination in 2012 would be assured 

Along with all the speculation, I sense a tinge of fear as the political elite talk her down. They know if she decides to run she could win big in 2012, sending shock waves through Washington’s political establishment. She could also propel conservative Republicans back into the majority.  

I don’t know if Governor Palin will run for President in 2012, I can only hope. But the public should be warned. If you’re a liberal Democrat; beware. If you’re a member of the political elite; take heed. If you’re name is Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, or Barrack Obama; cover your tracks. Come August 1^st, Governor Sarah Palin is free to move about the country—and she’s looking for big game. 

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA

Many Americans are angry that former Vice President Dick Cheney isn’t yet behind bars. Other Americans are angry that we are winning the war in Iraq and doubling down in Afghanistan. I guess these angry Americans would rather we lose the war on terror as payback for America’s past sins. As a patriotic American, I’m angry at these angry Americans.     

If you recently lost your job, you are angry. If you are facing home foreclosure, you are angry. If you are one of the 5% of Americans paying more in taxes this year, you are angry. If you voted for Obama and you now realize he can’t deliver on a whole host of campaign promises, you are doubly angry. With job losses, home foreclosures, and the national debt reaching new highs every month, we are fast becoming a nation of very angry people.

2010 will be the soonest angry Americans can act. I predict they’ll take their anger out at the ballot box. With all the dark clouds gathering on the political horizon, 2010 will be the year of the “perfect storm”.

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA   

Simple put, the large geographical size and relative isolated location makes the Untied States virtually impossible to destroy with anything short of nuclear Armageddon. The little nation of Israel, on the other hand, could be destroyed from the fallout of just one nuclear blast. So now, do we wait for evidence of Iran’s nuclear program in the form of a mushroom cloud over Israel?

I should hope not. Knowing that Israel is surrounded by a Who’s Who of Iranian sponsored terrorist organizations, I would hope they put the Bush Doctrine of preemptive strike into action and destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons program. If they don’t, chances are they’ll never see a mushroom cloud—they’ll be part of it.  

Jeff Jorgensen

Treynor, IA