This administration calls Americans "dependent victims," they are "entitled dependents," who neither work nor deserve the entitlements they demand/receive from our government. If we want to see the results of such policy, we need not look any further than Greece - they are in full revolt because their "entitled benefits" would have to be cut because there is NOT enough money to go around to the growing numbers of entitled dependents when coffers are shrinking and the economy is in dire straights. They now look to the European Union to bail them out, especially to Germany, as a more economically successful member of EU.

The European Union had reservations before admitting the PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain) to their ranks because of their poorly managed economies, high unemployment rates, and high inflation rates.

Ever growing number of immigrants to the European Union have inflated the welfare rolls and now, many countries are having serious problems maintaining the utopian socialist nanny states they have imposed.

While the following may be true:"In reference to Friday's 'And Last' item and Rep. Louis Slaughter, as a practicing dentist for 32 years, I am telling you there is no way that this woman could wear her deceased sisters dentures nor anyone else's. Aside from the 'gross' factor, the dentures would not function properly to enable the woman to fit them into her mouth, let alone chew anything. That's the reason that dentures aren't sold in small, medium and large sizes at Walmart." --Dr. Young

What was not said is that Dental Care is not a benefit of Medical Insurance and would not be a benefit of a policy, new or old. Rep. Slaughter made an absurd (and likely false) comment.

Our Systems (Called Government) Have become the Largest Welfare entity in History. Until,We the People (Tea Party Folks)Take Our Country Back, It will slide into bankruptcy and Oblivion.I like Scores of republicans have switched to the Independent party. we need to Desperately--TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK..Rich.

atta boy for Burt Prelutsky

Let's join hundreds of 1000's of believing Americans and pray for our country every evening (9 p.m. E; 8 p.m. C: 7 p.m. M; and 6 p.m. P). We are the majority and GOD is able & willing to answer.

All the perplexities, confusion and distress in America arise not from defects in their Constitution or Confederation, nor from want of honor or virtue, so much as downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit, and circulation " John Adams

Why is this description of Obama is only now apparent to many? It was blatantly obvious to me during the campaign.

I think an essay is due on how Liberals have created a state religion: The Cult of Global Warmism, with its priesthood of state-funded scientists, and places of worship established in every school, missionaries throughout the MSM and the Cap n Trade collection plate being readied.

Congress is so damaged, we need to vote out all of the incumbents, both houses, both sides, no exceptions. We need to do this for a number of election cycles until the idea of citizen service in Congress is remembered.

Lawmaking is not supposed to be a lifetime endeavor. Citizens are supposed to seek office, serve, and then go back to private life. The idea of a lifetime as an elected official is what has given us this priveliged class we call Congress. No wonder they have the best of everything from medical care to pensions. They have gone from being those who serve to those being served - by us.

Finally, the debt being foisted upon this and future generations by the ideologues in charge gives us a clear choice - fight this now or join your children and grandchildren on their knees in service to this very same debt.

DATELINE: Reconciliation Day, U.S.A.

(scenario some time in the near future)

Major U.S. cities are plagued with street protests and demonstrations over the passage of an unwanted

health care reform bill. The people have had enough

of the Washington elites telling them what to do.

So far, there are few injuries and no reported deaths in clashes with police.

Just in: police are asking for assistance from the

national guard in many cities and towns as the

violence escalates.

The White House announces that they are considering

curfews and martial law to quell the protestors.

Just wondering. Could this really happen in a

'free society' such as ours? Oh well, Nov. 2nd is

here in just 8 months. That will be the true

21st Century American Revolution. Won't it?

re: The Last Word.....Amen! Amen! Amen! This so-called intellectual elitist can't even pronounce 'corpsman' or 'ask' correctly. And where did he get the money (as a young 'Community Organizer', and on a politician's salary) for a $500K townhouse in Chicago?

Although George Will fancies himself William F. Buckley’s replacement in the Conservative wing of the Republican Party, he is too often less than conservative in his opinions, willing to compromise principles for results. However, in this he has hit the nail on the head.

I love people that tell it like it really is! I agree with each one of these writers and I'm sure they share the same degree of patriotism that most retired military personnel have. We love our country and probably most of us are willing to once again fight to the death to save it.

Very well stated... I wish every American could read and understand the truth of it.

Burt Prelutzky asks in "The Last Word" of Monday's Brief "Why would he [Obama] hand over the federal budget to a couple of morons like Pelosi and Reid?"

I think Burt needs to review the Constitution. It is Congress that has the power to tax and spend, not the President. The President merely submits his budget to Congress. Congress submits their "re-crafting" of the budget back to the President for his approval. If the President vetos that budget, Congress can still pass it by overturning the President's veto. At the end of the day, Congress could completely ignore the President and his budget submission if they wanted to.

TroutLakeTom is missing the whole point - should Tea Party members automatically hook up with Republicans? No, but if we keep to a "Holier than thou" attitude and insist upon purity in any candidate, we will surely elect more Democrats by taking away opposition vote. A wounded Republican can be healed, better to work with them with 70% agreement than with a Democrat who may have only 30% agreement with the Tea Party principals. Otherwise, there is no hope, as no third party will exist for long.........

re: the last word by burt prelutsky, amen brother. i have never seen or been aware of anything to indicate obamao is anything more than a college educated(alleged but not proved as he won't let his transcripts be released) idiot. he doesn't speak well, his thoughts that he expresses are half formed, incoherent and merely the parroting of left wing talking points, he uses words like a ghetto thug does(axe instead of ask) and if he didn't have a teleprompter he wouldn't be able to speak to schoolkids. this is truly a, i don't know what to call it as he's not really our president and i question his manhood, oh i know, puppet who is image only with no real substance.

How can we know just how brilliant the Un-Credentialed POTUS really is until he removes the legal restraint on his school records so we can actually see his GPA. I would not refer to him as the UN-Credentialed except for the fact that he also has that same restraint on his birth certificate.....Who is this guy?

I believe Mr. Prelutzky has hit the nail on the head with his description of Obama. I am just amazed that there are still too many American's who can't seem to realize the actual truth about this person who has usurped the office of President thru fraud, lying and actually being illegall to even run for any political office in the United States of America.

a brilliant person (0bama) would not trust Waxman to bring ants to a picnic or Rangel to pay his taxes.

I'm one of those people who is, most times, at a loss for words. Muttering things like, 'Oh yeah? Well...'

The Patriot Post makes me look smart and I can says things like, "Oh yeah? Well, what Burt said!!'.

You guys are a Godsend and without you I'd be grouchy all the time. You make it easier to 'worry about nothing, pray about everything'. Thank you!

The longer I observe Obama the more I am convinced he is a puppet manuvered by someone "behind the curtain." He can't stand up and make statements without sheets of paper to read off of or make a speech without tele-prompters, which tells me the man has no political soul of his own. Someone, perhaps from the Daley machine in Chicago, is running the show. Very dangerous for we real Americans!

I agree, but the problem is if enough people say red is green, publish red as green, communicate to the masses red is green, teach red is green in our universities.....then red becomes green to all but the informed minority and that my friends is how President Barak Hussein Obama was elected.

I got a kick out of Pelosi trying to snuggle up with TEA. Nothing is below these people. Say one thing and do another and the KA drinkers are oblivious. The relentless smearing and demonizing of people who don't agree and then cry partisanship, SHE must see the handwriting on the wall.

Americans, together with the pretend Americans, will continue the descent into oblivion unless they do whatever must be done in order to destroy the undermining of freedom and justice by the Progressive Parasitic Ruling Class (PRC). No it won't be easy, and even bloody, but it all comes down to the choice between freedom and justice which has long been the essence of America, and sucking up to the PRC!

Michael Barone's comment quote when welfare became a mass program to subsidize mothers who didn't work and to excuse fathers from responsibility for their actions, it became wildly unpopular close quote doesn't reflect the whole population. Regrettably there are far too many that wholeheartedly embrace the no work, no responsibility program, and their heroine is Octomom.

Why should "The Party of No" be a label of shame or ridicule? The GOP should not only adopt the "Party of No", any political party should wear it as a badge of honor. The word "no" appears 42 times in the Constitution. Of those 42, at least 29 (nearly 70%) are used to tell the Government, "No"; directly limiting what the Federal and/or State governments can do.

Mr Prelutsky has added depth to my own assessment of the President. I am appalled at the praise he gets for his speechmaking. When media reports that he is such a great speaker, I ask simply, "Compared to who?" My experience of listening to leaders speak does not come from academia and maybe that is what gives me a vastly different perspective. For over 20 years I have listened to speeches given by people who teach truth in clarity. This is MY zero ref.

This is what I expect from the President.

There are eight months until the 2010 General Election. ALL incumbents are to be thrown from office - NO EXCEPTIONS. Do not listen to a thing they say; they can't be trusted. They have proven that time and again.

For those who are running against said incumbents (either party); we MUST make certain that these candidates know that ineptitude and laziness will not be tolerated. These candidates need to understand that "We the People" expect value and honesty from those elected to serve (not govern). These candidates need to understand that their current actions, NOT statements, are the reason for our votes. If these candidates cannot measure up prior to election, vote for NOBODY and let the chips fall where they may. With a large percentage of votes going to the atmosphere, it may be likely that those elected may realize what good fortune they just received.

Then in the next election vote all of the incumbents out again. Keep doing this until the people elected to serve will actually listen to the people and not the talking heads, etc.

Duke

I am an independent. I thank my neice for bringing this site to my attention. I am frustrated with the political nonsence that is going on. I pray daily that we can survive the next three years. I have been telling everyone I see it is time to vote the "ins" "out" and bring on fresh minds. When did politician become a career. Why can it be limited to service like the President" Of course, the politicians won't limit the gravy train! When they are caught with their hands in the cookie jar why are they allowed to keep the perks they were voted into? Ordinary working people do not get to keep their benefits when they leave a job. Why should the politicians? God help us!

One of your most informative and accurately targeted issues ever. BRAVO!

"Yet increasing numbers of educators and the intelligentsia seem to have devoted themselves to undermining or destroying a sense of personal responsibility and making 'society' responsible instead." --economist Thomas Sowell

I can completely attest to what Mr. Sowell says about educators. If the average American, parent or not, had ANY idea of the subversive practices of the NEA and AFT through union efforts in curriculuum decisions, textbook selection (they don't buy what does not agree with what they want said), and political lobbying, they would run to the nearest private school. Those who see educators for what they are have voted with their feet, and this is somewhat evident in the growth of home-schooling.

The most basic questions pertaining to Civics reveal the almost total ignorance that those under the age of 40 have regarding the role Government has historically had in the life of an America citizen. This lack of knowledge is the direct result of what teacher's unions have done to America's children.

The current Education Department must be abololished and new standards set that would reverse this insidious undermining of America. Unions as a whole must be blocked from exercising ANY influence in areas that are not directly relative to their chartered functions. Any found in violation should be immediately decertified.

Lastly, new regulations should be enacted that prevent ANY possibility that they could exercise the current political power they now wield. As they are fond of saying, "He/she is OUR vote in (fill in DC, state, municipality)."

I, with a few other educators, have felt like the "voice crying in the wilderness" for too long. It is good to see it stated here, though in a much milder tone.

The Gadsden (don't tread on me) flag made it's modern reappearance in the short lived television series "Jericho". For those familiar with the show there is little difference between where we're headed and what this series portrayed. And just to help you busy-body progressives get your shorts into an even tighter bunch, the Gadsden was a militia flag, not a military one.

To quote "The Gipper", "If we lose freedom here there is no place left to escape to. We are the last stand on earth."

Those of us who understand history, don't take the history of the Gadsden lightly. It may get used as a homogenized "protest" flag today but it's a battle flag from our fight for independence. Those in Washington would do well to remember that and heed this viper's warning. We know we're the last stand on earth.

Oops, did that just put me on a watch list???

I have a cartoon from 1934 I'm sure you would like to share. How can I send it to you?

Thanks,

Ed

In response to Burt Prelutsky's commentary, I would suggest that Obama is indeed brilliant. He is deliberately making the moves that Prelutsky calls stupid because he (Obama) is slowly but surely overloading the system with entitlements and debt beyond the system's ability to handle it with the inevitable collapse and rescue by socialism. This is precisely the Cloward/Priven Strategy annouced from Columbia University years ago and can be seen successfully employed in the take over of all investment banks, at least two car companies and some insurance companies. Deliberate and Brilliant

I love this weeks Last Word. I've often wondered why people seem to think Obama is so brilliant. We get this message primarily from the leftist media and a variety of Hollywood idiots. The reason is that Obama is simply smarter than they are. For the most part, these liberals are babbling morons who happen to have become famous because of other liberals. They hear Obama say words like "corpse" and "ax" with the aid of his alter-ego, the twin-opposed Teleprompters no less, and think that he is "brilliant".

Could not have said it better. It's like a contest between dumb and dumber and the dumbest gets to be on the teleprompter.

I've decided that the only way that the people keep control of the government is for everyone to register to vote as an independent. That way those seeking public office will have to go with ideas instead of "vote for me becauseI have a D/R behind my name.

The cartoon reminds me of C. S. Lewis' comment regarding the so-called progressive movement, "We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive."

Christopher Popham Smith: the revolution has been underway for some time. The majority in Congress, the present occupants of the White House and their "progressive" backers are in open rebellion against the Constitution and people of the United States. They are attempting to loot the nation of its liberties as well as its property. We look forward to a successful counter-revolution on election day.

The legend surrounding the Gordian Knot was that it had been tied by Midas as being impossible for any mortal man to untie. It was said that the man who could unravel it would rule the world. When Alexander the Great was confronted by the Knot, he didn't waste his time or the time of his army. He drew his sword and hacked the Knot into pieces. History records his subsequent conquest of the known world. This Nation inherited Alexander's approach to problems: We Americans don't have much patience with folderol, with the stupidity, deafness and -- most of all -- arrogance among our elected officials. I don't think that Pelosi, Reid or Obama have any sense of the Giant that they've awakened. Pray that their ousting remains peaceful; that We, the People, will be patient enough to wait until November to toss them out of office by ballot. Pray hard because these are the times that try men's souls.

Hear! Hear! Mr. Prelutsky,

Boy Bam's Communist leaning unfortunately started at birth, the product of an atheistic mother and an avowed Muslim/Communist father.

The grandparents who raised him didn't do him justice where good and evil is concerned. His first father figure mentor while in high school in Hawaii was a member of the American Communist Party.

The Bammer has followed the old Soviet system from being born into it, so there is no turning back. We will just to contain him at the polls until we can get rid of him in 2014 at the polls starting in Nov.

Being of the progressive deity elite the Bam thinks is invulnerable to Americans ire. He will be brought abruptly into the reality of such a misconception one way or the other. We are all learning to just say no to Bam and the 'useful idiot' congressional progressives led by 'Nitsy' Nancy and 'Dingy' Harry.

The Turban Torpedo

Loved Mr. Prelutsky's comments! He hit the nail on the head. If Obama is so smart, why does he turn over great resources to idiots? Teleprompter reading is no measure of IQ. Why is it when George Bush pronounced 'nuclear' in his own way, he was skewered by the 'main stream media' but Obama's 'corps man' is never mentioned by them!! Obama is brilliant in his own mind, but not in reality!

Right On!!! How refreshing to have somebody finally define Osama for what he is. And to top it all, he is a trained, educated, dedicated Lawyer - just like Nixon and Clinton both of whom ........

I agree that the President has character deficits that go way beyond his infantile, dismissive attitude toward anyone that "Doesn't get it", a bigger problem is the complete lack (with some exceptions) of accurate reporting. When the previous President sneezed it was a sign of how stupid he was, when the current president does the same thing, it's a sign of his sensitivity. We need a thorough house cleaning going well beyond the Administration.

REVERSE & REPEAL

REVERSE - 1963 Supreme Court ruling at the request of the ATHEIST O'Hare to take prayer and Bible reading out of the Public Schools. "The Fear of God" is now gone. Hosea 4:6, "If you forget my Law, I'll forget your children."

REPEAL - 1964 Civil Rights legislation. We have a Bill of Rights.

REPEAL - 1965 Federal Revenue Sharing - This is the "teeth" of Federal rules, regulations and mandates. "NO MORE SHARING YOUR WEALTH"

This can be done "WITHOUT" a Constitutional Convention. It can be done "QUICK" and will start America back on a road to "Constitutional Restoration". Amending a Constitution was, deliberately, made a "LONG, THOUGHTFUL PROCESS" by the Founders for reasons. Love and Trust were characteristics of the Founders. Love - I love you enough to tell you the Truth even though, you might hate me after I make the declaration. Truth - Afraid to tell a lie, for God sees what you do in the dark, and you will be held ACCOUNTABLE.

For God & Country

Ruth Ann Wilson

As a conservative I vote mostly the Republican agenda. Saying this, I'm sorry to say the Republican party has gotten away from being the party it needs to be. We need candidates who believe in the Constituton and state rights. We have a chance to take back the house and the senate. The Republican party needs to draft a contract with America and keep it this time!!!

Refreshing and well put piece of common sense!

I must reply to the issue of the Republican Party and the Tea Party. If the patriot Post suggests that the Tea Party attendees should actually form a third political party, then I remind you of the H. Ross Perot debacle!! A third political party can only result in the re-election of Democrats and I, for one, think this is an intended result of third party advocates.

If the GOP regains control of at least one of the Houses come November, the first thing that the GOP leadership must do is to mandate a class for all Senators and GOP staffers in Constitutional law, taught by Judge Andrew Napolitano or someone with like credentials. The first day's class must focus on Article 1, Section 8. Following the conclusion of that class, the second task is to muzzle John McCain. Better yet, have him retire. "A man's got to know his limitations." -- "Dirty" Dirty Harry Callahan, "Magnum Force"

I have, again, received a missive from the Constitution Party. That letter lauded the advances made, folks running as CP candidates,etc.. Everything reads well, upbeat. Need Money! Again. Question, please: I read the PP every day. Do not recall a word about the CP. I, most sincerely, will appreciate your view on the CP. Thank You.

If I may address the unemployment funds extension,

seems to me that the need to extend somewhere in the future, an automatic switch, should have been part of the language when the the bill was passed.

Our esteemed idiots shouldn't be allowed to touch issues such as this. God help us . . .

Re The Last Word (March 3rd), by Burt Prelutsky: I couldn't have said it better, though I have said much the same thing many times over the past year and a half!

The Constitution Party is the old "taxpayers party" and has an affinity for nominating Baptist ministers for president. Their platform virtually mirrors this site's stance. One notable part of their peamble; They proclaim Jesus Christ as God. Whether one agrees with that statement or not isn't the point and I don't want to get into a theological arguement, but I do find it curious that the founders were intentionally vague in decribing the creator while the C.P. is exceptionally precise.

Why can't anyone get to the problem. I read this blabber each week and not one word is ever said about the real problem. GET RID of the FEDERAL RESERVE and the IRS. They are robbing americans of their money. Each 2 weeks $400 is taken from my check in federal witholdings...IRS. And can anyone explain why we have the IRS or the Federal reserve? Both which are unconstitutional. Get rid of these thieves. No one will represent the people in La. What about the rest of ya'll?

“I notice that you are carrying a pistol.”

“How very observant of you.”

“May I ask, why do you carry a pistol?”

“Because I can.”

“Are you afraid of something?”

“Not anymore.”

John