Look him up – he’s in the Bible. And the reason I mention him is because I’m in a Masters program for Management and Organizational Leadership. And just in case you’re too lazy to look him up, he sucked at leading. I don’t have a Bible handy or I’d give you the exact chapter but look in 2nd Kings around chapter 8, I believe. If not, try 1st Kings around the same area. I think the Dems should read that passage too because a growing number of Americans are voicing what the Israelites said about 2500 years ago. And what did they say? Something like “Be nicer to us and we’ll serve/follow you.” Just in case you’re very dense or exceedingly tired, Rehoboam said the WRONG THING and lost most of his kingdom.

Come on, Obama! You’re supposed to unite the United States! And Congress, pull your head out of your ass and start listening to people if you want to keep your insanely cushy jobs. You get paid a ton of money and perks to spend other people’s hard-earned money. Your job makes the most spoiled of cats jealous and yet people are growing increasingly confident that cats could a) do a better job and b) care more about people. You spend more time praising your spending of our cash than you do doing anything useful. Want people to be happy with you? TRY CUTTING BACK ON THE TAXING AND SPENDING, DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH.

Back to me. I’m learning about leadership and I’m enjoying it a great deal. I’m hoping that in the future I’ll be able to combine my people skills with leadership ability to make a good…something. I have trouble picturing myself as a boss but I’m growing tired of idiots running the show, name a show and there’s probably an idiot running it, and if nobody else is going to step up I guess it’s up to me. I’ve got a long way to go but I’m excited to be discovering new things about myself.

Apparently I’m an excellent speaker. To which I say…*grabs cape* BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Don your jumpsuits, peons, and follow me in conquering the world! Why aren’t you donning your jumpsuits? Oh! I forgot to mention the cookies! I’ve got cookies! You get jumpsuits AND cookies! I’ve also been told I’m a good hugger and entertaining in my madness. And folks, I’m mad all the freaking time.

I’ve also rediscovered that my voice carries really, really well. I don’t have a super-deep voice but it penetrates walls like Superman’s x-ray vision. Old women, nearly deaf and on death’s door will tap my hand and say “your voice carries really well” and then I wonder if that’s a compliment or her asking me to tone it down. Even when I’m being quiet my stupid voice is always being heard! All of that to say I’ve got a voice to public speaking. I used to hate giving presentations but I’m steadily growing to enjoy them because I’ve realized something I should have known all along – I love talking to people about things I care about. I love to inform people about fun and thought-provoking things. I guess I’m growing in my appreciation of the spoken word while continuing to hone my ability to communicate in the written.

Trust is the foundation of leadership. A lot of Americans don’t trust their government or their leaders – and often for good reason. Our country is weaker and our people are unhappy because we CAN’T trust our government. Support men and women of integrity in both politics and business. Demand that people act ethically, not just talk about it and demand it of others. This finger-pointing bullshit needs to stop – let the heads roll! If your leader is a sleezebag in his personal life you can bank on him SCREWING YOU. If anyone says what someone does in private or off the job doesn’t matter please give them an incredulous look. Who they are at home is who they’ll be in the office – who they are internally will surface and POWER amplifies, for better or worse, that affect.

It’s time to launch the zig for great justice!

I’ve been contemplating a return for about two weeks now and I’m finally getting around to it. I was waiting for something to really piss me off to put the fire back in my belly. Although there have certainly been some things that have irked me there hasn’t been anything so aggravating as some of the garbage that happened during the summer and so my return was delayed. But I’m here now. So what has pulled me out of the dark?

Nothing really but I’m sure I can find something to rant about. I’ve had a lot of “tee-hee” moments watching the news lately – Obama may literally be surrounded by idiots and they’re the albatross around his neck. Am I delighted that he’s failing? Yes and no, if I’m honest. “Yes” because he’s an arrogant elitist who surrounds himself with “Yes Men.” “No” because a) it’s my nation he’s tanking through indecision and poor decisions (which is worse?) and b) because I think he’s a well-intentioned fool. Oh, back to the “Yes” category for a moment – he’s a whiney bitch. Has there ever been a president so whiney and thin-skinned? Bush was kicked in the nuts daily and he chuckled back at us for eight years – BALLS-OF-STEEL. Obama? PUSSY. He cries foul over ANY criticism, legitimate or not, and if you’re the President of the United States you can expect a torrent of criticism of both types.

It’s easy for me to talk shit about Obama, I’m not making decisions that can get people killed, but I’d like to think that I’m not the kind to hesitate on important decisions. The Afghan decision? Would have been made months ago. Iran? They’d be in big trouble – none of our continued pussy-footing. Korea? Probably still be ignoring them. Russia wanting us to remove our missiles? I’d have joined Poland for a photo-op of us laughing and flicking off a Russian flag. Diplomacy doesn’t equal kissing the feet of bullies.

Bullies: China, Russian, N. Korea, and Iran.

How do you feel about all of the trade the United States does with China? I hate it. The government of China is oppressive and has a horrible humanitarian record but we’re FEEDING that fat spider so it can become an even bigger predator. The West is making China powerful and China is in turn doing everything it can to a) continue growing and b) undermine the West. If you check out their voting record in the UN you’ll notice that they vote against us and for ASSHOLES. They lock arms with Russia to protect dictatorial nations that thrive on suffering and exploitation. They are KILLERS. The intellectual “elite” of America are fond of whining about all our missteps while we allow China, Russia, and their pseudo-protectorates to oppress their own people. If a point value were assigned we’d come out looking like saints. It’s stupid. It’s nonsense.

If I find anything frustrating it’s that we’ve got viable solutions for cleaning up our country and aiding others but instead we hate ourselves, ignore the good, and consider “options” that have failed not only overseas but also in trials here in the U.S. (we’ve actually tried state-run health care at least twice – both miserable failures). I’m also sick of how corporate greed is bankrupting our nation by shipping our capability and cash overseas. We’re a nation slowly becoming owned by a nation that hates us. A friend of mine was in China during 9/11 and while she cried over the tragedy the other student at her university CHEERED. The Chinese hate us because their government teaches them we’re evil. Many in the Middle East are also poisoned against us by anti-West propaganda.

And Obama approaches them with hugs and kind words. Our business pour billions into their nations for a quick buck. They’re sowing the seeds of destruction.

I’ve heard it has a metalic taste.