Jared Laughner not delusional, but ultra-right political

By


Joseph Chez

After a complete understanding of my adversary and under the cover of night, I once rescued a young 16 year old from the home of a crazed neo-Nazi, who truly was not delusional but was emboldened with hate ideology. Thus, I know the Jared Laughners – they are not crazy but they are committed to their cause, and they pose a grave danger to our society.
However, the media, the experts, as is Fox News - have it wrong in concluding that Jared Laughner's acts were not connected to ultra-right politics. It has not escaped me notice that Fox News has filtered statements such as those of Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik, when he stated that Arizona has become the Mecca for racist or that the vitriol of conservative radio was responsible for inciting violence. It has not escaped me notice that the political right is not retreating or reloading, but instead, are framing the issue for an insanity cause-and-effect, and are further distancing from any connection with the Tucson AZ tragedy. It is a fact that many racist groups realized several decades ago that they must not be so overt, but instead, that they must infiltrate every part of the community and be seen as average citizens. So, it has not escaped me notice that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his legions of followers, are keeping a low profile.

It is true that all facts are not known as of yet, however, we do know that this individual, Jared Laughner, has been tied to racist and anti- immigrant organizations, and that should be the lead to understanding Jared Laugner – not that he is a lunatic or that he is mentally ill. Of course, specific conservative groups are actively changing the debate in order to avoid collusion. Even the experts are misreading the Tea Party leaves - to the detriment of the truth and our safety.

Moreover, it has not escaped me notice that Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford (D-8th/AZ) is Jewish and that this fact, was one of many, but the primary reason for this neo-Nazi to attempt to take the life of Representative Gifford. Accordingly, it has not escaped me notice that Republican House leaders have paused their conservative agenda and participated in a moment of silence out of respect for what happened in Tucson, but also, for respect and consideration of the political clout of the Jewish community. One must recognize that the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has been monitoring groups such as the “American Renaissance” which may defame or pose a threat to the Jewish people. Interestingly enough, Jared Laughner has been tied to the doctrine as promulgated by Jared Taylor, editor and chief of the American Renaissance, a known racist organization.

Indeed, Jared Laughner is and has been enraged with hate, but it would be a mistake to conclude that his hate was the product of insanity. The truth is, is that this individual exhibits the classic behavior of a separatist, anti-immigrant neo-Nazi, who at one time may even have been well read, average teen in high school, or a tolerant individual. Indeed, Jared Laughner morphed from an average citizen into a hate-filled individual whose core values were high jacked by the hate-filled atmosphere provided by the political conservative right. Surely, no one can directly pin the blame for Jared’s political transformation or acts of violence on conservative shock radio or to the pseudo-professors on TV, but, such pervasive vitriol must have had influence in the fragile temperament of this individual, whose own dysfunctional persona was ripe to embrace ultra-right conservative or supremacist ideology. And as I remember so well, of the vicious and hateful neo-Nazi who held the 16 year old captive, he was once a nice average kid, until nativist-separatist in his community urged him buff up and fight back against non-whites who were taking over his country. And so, he did just that; he became a crazed and violent individual, now that he could understand the reasons for all the ills in his family and country.

The conscious "dreams" and other loony statements Jared Laughner made on social media web sites is not gibberish, but coded words - in conversation with like-minded individuals in the separatist movement. Regrettably, such coded communications are being described as delusional by the media and the political right. Once again, the conservative right is framing the situation differently in order to deflect blame. Even calling Jared Laughner, a crazed leftist who read the communist manifesto, but selectively leaving out Hitler’s “Mien Kampf.”

In sum, when I say that I know that Jared Laughner is not crazy, I must revert to the likeness of the neo-Nazi who held the 16 year old captive; both were young, impressionable and had a dysfunctional background. Such equation plus the ultra-right conservative dogma surrounding our society easily provided for these two to succumb to the vitriol of hate and intolerance – a classic modus operandi for their transformation. Thus, Jared Laughner is not insane, but he is deliberate and calculating. The intimidation these individuals do show is just part of the newly found ideological euphoria which gives them a sense of righteousness.

The caveat for us is, to discern correctly that which is delusions and what is doctrine of hate and cold blooded political calculation. We must be right on this issue, for if we gloss over it and deflect it, as some in the media and on the political right are doing, it gives those on the fringe, a go signal that their cause is righteous, will endure and prosper.

ADDENDUM: PALIN, GOING ROGUE OR BEAUTY CONTESTANT?

By
Joseph Chez
For sometime, my wife has argued that beauty pageant contestants are no less than floozies walking around showing their software but lacking a hard drive. She opines that for any beauty pageant contestant to believe their looks are unique or above the norm, must truly be a veil to conceal their personal inequities. However, like most men, I have argued that beauty pageant contestants are not vetted for analytical skills or intellectual prowess but simply for their looks, which brings me to the issue of whether former beauty pageant contestant, Sarah Palin has truly gone rogue, or is simply trying to do damage control in hopes of getting back on stage as a future contestant?

However, it has not escaped me notice that conservative fox noise interviewers have been drooling when interviewing Sarah Palin. They claim that while they are discussing critical policy issues, the liberal media has been preoccupied with the salacious and inconsequential episodes of Sarah’s misunderstood persona. Although, when Sean Hannity asked “Governor” Palin if she believed President Obama was a socialist, she glossed over the question with a scrambled illustration of confusion. Did she really even understand the concept of socialism? Oh my god, I now understands my wife’s argument about beauty contestants; Sarah’s second coming is not a make-over of her body and mind, but simply, a Miss South Carolina Teen USA contestant revisited.

Notwithstanding, Sarah Paling appears to be gaining her confidence and it’s no longer about promoting her book as much as is to retake the political runway once more. Further providing her a false sense of accomplishment, is the tremendous following from her conservative base which seem oblivious to her simplistic view of the world. But she continues as if she was to become the crown jewel of the political pageant. And she will be, for the Grand Old Party and to the evangelical right-wing. However, having viewed a number of her interviews, I do not see Sarah Palin any different than how she was during the last election; she is intellectually poor, with a narrow view of the world, and with panache of a beauty contestant – nothing more. And while a great number of the conservative faithful are lined up for the circus, it should not translate into a belief that the gospel according to Sarah will be relevant in the end times. For I have seen the divine beauty contestants, including Carrie Prejean, and while there is a lot to look at, there is little, if any, intellectual discourse.

GOING ROGUE: AN AMERICAN PROFILE

By

Joseph Chez

Just like the legendary phoenix, Sara Palin is rising from the ashes, after having suffered a major defeat in the last presidential election and was further eviscerated by the media, rightfully so, or not. But, even after her crucifixion, Sarah continues to raise enthusiasm and support by a great portion of the American population. Surprisingly, despite having taken head-butts, left hooks and near knock-outs, inexperienced Sarah Barracuda appears to be staying in the political arena and keeps on punching.

In what appears as her resurrection, Sarah Palin has begun her comeback through a barrage of media interviews as well as promoting her new book, “Going Rogue: An American Life.” Her new book is now a hot seller and conservatives welcome its release akin to the advent of a new gospel, while liberals chuckle and deride the entire spectacle. Nonetheless, Sarah uses her scripture as a means to shore up her image but also to spread the conservative message for the faithful. However, most in the media see Sarah Palin’s book simply as a tell-all book that points fingers at others for her seemingly amateurish political performance during the election. And yet, the gospel according to Sarah is without a doubt, an affirmation and determination to “fight for America.”

Still, to like Sarah Palin or not, she should not be discounted nor surreptitiously vilified, as she is unquestionably the darling of the conservative movement in the heartland and perhaps, the leading republican candidate for 2012 or the 2016 presidential election. Moreover, despite current polls showing her having low percentages in her support for the presidency, there is the fact that 67 per cent of conservative republicans support Sarah Palin and see her as the hope of the Grand Old Party. Furthermore, Sarah Palin excites the passion of many in the Christian fundamentalist movement, the strong national defense crowd, the Tea Party movement, anti-government militias, 2nd Amendment supporters, the state right’s movement, the pro-life movement, the anti-environmental movement, proponents for government deregulation in business and industry, immigrant haters, the Joe six-pac(s), Joe the plumbers, John Birchers, Glen Beckies, and every jingoistic scoundrel which purports to love the country. In essence, Sarah Palin is just the girl next door; she is not the consequence but the symptom of the American profile. What is disconcerting however, is that Sarah is making a comeback, and as her fathers says: “she is not retreating, she’s reloading!”

SARAH PALIN STEALS THE SHOW FROM KIM JONG IL

July 3, 2009

By

Joseph Chez

For the last couple of weeks, the media has made my briefs tied up in knots as tension has been building up leading up to North Korea's alleged missile firing over Hawaii - to take place on July 4th. But then came Michael Jackson's demise and the focus, 24-7, sure put a damper over the fireworks on the Pacific. Now, Sarah Palin says she "won't do it from the governor's desk" and resigns as governor of the State of Alaska. So, if not from your desk, where Sarah? This is so exiting!

But one thing is clear, the national media is predictible: it goes with the flow, picks and chooses, and feeds upon frenzied celebrity or political speculation. On the other hand, Kim Jong Il and Sarah Palin can sure steal the spotlight - at will. Their panache is simply that; empty rethoric and little substance.

So what's the nexus between Kim Jong Il and Sarah Palin? In order to stay relevant, both political leaders need the spotlight, or without controversy, they would be relegated to diminimus status. Sarah Palin keeps on rambling arguing that the United States needs a strong defense in order to defend itself from its enemies such as North Korea. On the other hand, Kim Jong Il thrives politically on red meat from American politicians such as Sarah Palin.

Yet, one things is for sure; that North Korea will again test fire missiles over the Pacific on or about the 4th of July, as they did so last year. But don't sweat it Hawaii. Ua Mau ke Ea o Ka Aina i Ka Pono... Poi anyone?

Sara Palin however, keeps dropping political bomb shells, but only to stay afloat politically. Or better yet, to keep building her political status, so she may perhaps be seen as the savior of the republican party, if not "this land, blessed with resources and water." "And with prayer and consideration" may she make more speeches and lead the republicans into 2012. "You bet yaa!"

However, it would no longer be funny, but a page straight from Revelations, and a bad situation for Kim Jon Il, or Kim Jong son, if Sarah was to get a hold of the foot ball in 2012. No Sarah!. That is not the presidential Blackberry!

BORN AGAIN FISCAL CONSERVATIVES RISE FROM THE RUBBLE LEFT FROM THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION

Out of the rubble, from a tattered and violated U.S. national economy, Republican legionnaires are once again becoming born-again fiscal conservative.

With the likes of Rush Limbaugh who has taken the helm of the Republican party -from the grip of Michael Steel (RNC Chairman); Joe the plumber who is now a book author with a ghost writer; Sara Paling who sees herself executive savvy and the future of the party; and Joe Six-pack who unabashedly waves the stars- and-stripes with blind devotion - these acolytes of corporate America are back once more, touting the virtues of the free-market forces vis-a-vis government oversight. However, these fellas conveniently forget that they were once blind to the free-market acts under the Bush Administration which led us to where we are.

Newt Gingrich, whose "Contract with America" was in reality, a contract on America, is on the speaking circuit damming the Democrats and President Obama's economic and social agenda. Sean Hannity, the Fox News show host and pundit, has asked his listeners, what kind of revolution they would like to see against the Democrats in control of government. His "let's take America back" message is becoming red meat for the intellectually-poor Joe six-pack crowd. In fact, the pompous Grand Old Party leader and dean for the center for conservative studies, Rush Limbaugh, has publicly announced that he wishes President Obama's agenda to fail, so the country will win.

Yes, these corporate-America apologist, are coming out of the economic rubble the Bush Administration left for President Obama, and they are fiercely joining the ranks of malcontent Republicans who want to start a ( fiscal conservative) revolution to take back America. Their rhetoric is so inflammatory, that many of the Joe six-pack crowd are confused with the message, and wait patiently for a call to arms. Glen Beck was so enamored with his pitch fork advocacy, that he left CNN and moved to Fox News where he could get a better feel of the grip.

Today, these Republican born-again fiscal conservatives, are denouncing President Obama's $787 billion dollar stimulus package designed to rescue the crumbling economy. An economy so severely damaged, that it may rival the 1930's great Depression. However, these individuals continue to argue that government over-spending is unnecessary, but propose, as they did before, that government should tax less and stay out of the private sector.
But excuse me? Do these nut-jobs not realize that the present economic situation is so dire? Do they not understand that our nation's economic state of affairs is, the result of the prior - Republican; get government off my back, let industry police itself, less taxes-less government, no bid-contracts, less paper work for less paper trail, and turn government over to the private sector by way of out-sourcing? Did they not raped and pillaged our economy?

In 2001, when former President George Bush took office, with a stroke of a pen, by Presidential Order, he ordered all government agencies under the executive branch, to immediately begin a transfer of government services and resources to the private sector. This became known as privatizing government or "outsourcing". In reality however, it was the beginning of ransacking public resources. In fact, the Bush Administration put in place a plan "to get to the green" for each federal agency. The plan was to privatize up to 50 per cent of services and resources for each federal agency. Yes, "green" as in money. Thus, each agency played the game to get to the green with incentives for the head of agencies receiving fat juicy bonuses.

But you know of course, that it was under the former Republican Bush Administration, that even part of the U.S. arm forces became out-sourced (private). Until recently, much of the Iraq war was in the hands of private security companies - under "no-bid contract" of course. Further, you should know that under the Bush Administration, mineral and oil claims were sold to the private sector for pennies on the dollar. You should also know that much of our industry became self-regulated. Peanuts anyone? In sum, industry pollution and profiteering became rampant.

But, what really sacked our kitty, was the investment banking industry. These necro-mongers lavishly lobbied the White House and Congress. Yet, the Bush Administration was the biggest capitulator or "the decider" and thus, the kitty went to bed as the rats ate the cheese. Where was government oversight you ask? Absent. Better yet, embedded with the enemy. In fact, the so called fiscally -conservative Republicans were so inebriated with the free market forces, that they made it possible for Wall Street to have an atmosphere of a free reign. A situation in which Wall Street become more of a gambling casino than an investment industry; Investment banking houses packaged mortgages into security schemes, hedge funds into derivatives and concocted monetary schemes such as credit-default-swaps (insurance for non-secure, non-existent investments).

And there is more; the gas and oil industry was well connected with the Bush Administration, and consequently - were allowed a free reign in the regulation of its own price controls and marketing. So free was the market forces, that the oil industry was putting billions of dollars into the commodities market, betting that the price of oil would be going up, knowing full well that they were controlling the rise and fall of the market. What a scheme. Consistently, oil companies enjoyed the historic billion(s) dollar profits. These oil fellas owe their fortune to their fellow Republican friends - George"W" and Darth Chaney.

But then, the casino free-market forces atmosphere came tumbling down. The American investor was once again beaten by the house, although the house also lost because, crooks within the casino were skimming the profits all along, until there was no more. And thus, the revered American economic model became the emperor with no clothes. Yet, believers of the GOP conservative doctrine are back again, preaching that "fiscal conservatism" is better and the only solution to the economic problem this country is having. They are sharpening their tongues and pitch forks. Sadly, their legion seems smaller and less credible.

So when Rush Limbaugh says, he wants President Obama's economic agenda to fail, I say, bite your tongue sir ! It is you and your like-minded that got us into this economic mess.

President Obama, god speed....
Joseph Chez