Sunday, December 26, 2010

Sunday Night Song

Fleetwood Mac is my third favorite group, behind The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Founding member Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and John McVie were in the group during the heights of their success.

Released on the blockbuster album "Rumours", which is still among the top selling albums of all time, is found a real gem in The Chain, which is the only Fleetwood Mac song which credits all current members as writers.

The Mac has been known to kick off concert appearances with The Chain. In keeping up the fight for freedom, we should all vow to never break the chain!

Friday, December 24, 2010

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Enjoy Santa's ride into Manhattan to Radio City Music Hall for the performance for the world famous Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular. MERRY CHRISTMAS!




BAHL's 2010 All America Team

2010 All America Team

OFFENSE
Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, a transfer from Florida, is the offensive player of the year. Newton, who won the Heisman Trophy, appeared a man among boys this season and simply could not be stopped, leading Auburn to an undefeated regular season and a spot in the BCS National Championship game.

WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
WR Alshon Jeffrey, South Carolina
WR Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma
TE Michael Egnew, Missouri
OL Gabe Carini, Wisconsin
OL Rodney Hudson, Florida State
OL Antohny Castonzo, Boston College
OL Stefan Wisniewski, Penn State
OL Nate Solder, Colorado
QB Cam Newton, Auburn
RB LaMichael James, Oregon
RB Kendal Hunter, Oklahoma State
RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina

DEFENSE
Texas A&M outside linebacker Von Miller was a bit overshadowed coming into the year, but even as A&M started slowly, Miller was a force week in and week out making big plays all over the field.


DE Da'Quan Bowers, Clemson
DT Nick Fairley, Auburn
DT Stephen Paea, Oregon State
DT Jared Crick, Nebraska
DE Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
OLB Von Miller, Texas A&M
ILB Greg Jones, Michigan State
ILB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
ILB Lavonte David, Nebraska
OLB Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue
DB Patrick Peterson, Louisiana State
DB Prince Amakumura, Nebraska
DB Jason Hosley, Virginia Tech
DB Tejay Johnson, Texas Christian
DB Kenny Tate, Maryland

K Alex Henery, Nebraska
P Drew Butler, Georgia
KR Patrick Peterson, Louisiana State
NC Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina

HEISMAN TROPHY

This was tough vote this year. Cam Newton, of Auburn, was the clear choice on the field, but a slew of off the field issues clouded the choice, as integrity is a central component of the Heisman. For my vote, if I had one, if there would have been someone close I would have swayed that way, but there simply was no other choice. Therefore, my ballot would have been:

1. Cam Newton, Auburn
2. Andrew Luck, Stanford
3. LaMichael James, Oregon.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Wake Up! Alarm Bell Ringing!

Did you see 60 Minutes last night?

I do not know what has gotten into the Obama loving crowd over there, but on the heels of a scathing report on unemployment last month, comes a very troubling piece on the day of reckoning facing the states.

Decades of irresponsibility, wreckless spending, far to excessive expenditures for entitlements and the refusal to slam the door in the face of unions have led many states to a critical time for choosing.

How bad is it? Meridith Whitney, who called the housing blow up, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie are among those interviewed on the subject. A must watch:



The decisions facing the states are not only the states problem, but in the era of bailout nation, likely the United States problem well sooner than you may think. Christie, who is taking on the powerful unions and winning, has New Jersey on the right path, but California, who just re-elected many of left wing moonbats who put the Golden State in peril, continues to travel down a road leading them, and likely us as California is the eighth largest economy in the world, off the cliff.

Illinois was singled out as a economic catastrophe. The comptroller of the state minced no words in describing the deadbeat status of the Land of Lincoln. Unfortunately, Abraham Lincoln is no longer around to run things in Illinois, but among those who were, and helped put this state in such a horrendous economic condition, is none other than our champion of change himself, President Barack Obama. It is quite evident Obama is using many of the same policies that put Illinois in peril, most notably the transfer of wealth through entitlements, in his effort to rescue the United States in time of severe recession. I got a news flash for you. It will be unsuccessful.

These are not revenue problems, but are spending problems.

Whitney is someone worth listening to, and she is predicting historic defaults on municipal bonds, long ranked among the most stable investments with typically low levels of risk. Not anymore! Municipal bonds, or munis, are bonds sold by states, counties, cities and other political titles other than the federal government and are most often exempt from federal taxation. Although risk does vary on these instruments, the fear of widespread default has been rarely considered.

This is the other big crisis besides housing, and the scariest part, says Whitney, is the level of complacency. Oh good! Everyone is re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic! Dump bonds if you still have them and buy commodities.

Chris Christies said the credit cards have reached their limit, and there is no money available in New Jersey. Few in Washington recognize this as the federal government continues attempts at spending us into irrevocable debt, but help may be on the way. A newly elected batch of conservative Tea Party Patriot Republicans are coming, and once things get set on track in Jersey, a true conservative leader with economic insight and some chutzpah may come in 2012 in Chris Christie.

Lead, follow or get out of the way!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Sunday Night Song

There is nothing quite like Christmas in New York. From The Rockettes over at Radio City to the festive atmosphere throughout the city, it is indeed special.

Certainly, at the end of a whirlwind day in Mnahattan, a sing along of Frank Sinatra's New York, New York will be happening somewhere, usually at The Playwright Act II for us, in the city that never sleeps.

I had an opportunity to see Sinatra in 1982, and he was strong. So, for tonight's Sunday Night Song, Frank Sinatra and New York, New York!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Bachmann In Overdrive

The thunderclap last November that turned the tables on big spending politicians (Democrats) resulting in the biggest turnover of party leadership in over 50 years appears to have left many in Washington whistling by the graveyard.

On the way out, under the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D:NV), who somehow got re-elected, a 1900 page omnibus spending bill has been presented, and likely will pass since many appropriators and some "moderate" Republicans are in favor along with most all those who love to needlessly spend your money (Democrats).

Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R:MN) is not happy, and neither am I. Bachmann spoke with FOX Business's Judge Andrew Napolitano:



The country is broke, and economic troubles are indeed on the way, even if those smiling faces in Washington tell you differently. For Reid and his followers to propose such an outrageous spending bill with the economic problems looming and on the heels of the loud word of the people last November, it illustrates a complete disregard for the American people and champions a new level of arrogance. John McCain (R:AZ), for the love of Pete, is threatening to filibuster! Steve Moore of the Wall Street Journal editorializes on the final insult of this 111th Congress.

This slap in the face of the electorate will simply not be tolerated. Those who are in support and vote to implement this anchor of spending, and who are in large measure complicit in bankrupting of our country, will certainly be held accountable. Democrats will not get my support anyhow, but any Republican voting for this suffocating debt stricken bill will find me campaigning vigorously against them, including endless scorching here on the blog.

It goes back to comments correctly made by Ronald Reagan: "We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much”. Last year, the Tea Party Patriots led the nation to speak loud and clear on this subject. To work off a quote by CNBC's Rick Santelli, "Washington, were you listening? Stop Spending!"

For the sake of our children and grandchildren, I hope so. Unfortunately, I fear they are actively working the Cloward & Piven strategy to crash the system and if so, the governmental structure placed in our care by our founding fathers would appear to be at extreme risk.

A note for those in Washington. We surround you, and we work tirelessly to hold you accountable. We are indeed in a time of choosing, and those attempting to endlessly spend our money are not part of the solution, which is free market capitalism, our best path to prosperity.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Sunday Night Song

This week, Florida Governor Charlie Crist got the needed votes to issue a posthumous pardon for Jim Morrison, lead singer for The Doors, for an indecent exposure conviction for an incident during a performance in Miami, Florida.

Morrison, who died in 1971, attended Florida State University before moving out to Los Angeles to attend UCLA. While at FSU, Morrison participated in a promotional video for the University.

So, begging your pardon, the Sunday Night Song tonight is Touch Me, from Jim Morrison and The Doors.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Global Food Fight

Although I have never met Microsoft's (MSFT:NASDAQ) Bill Gates, he is someone I have always liked and respected. Furthermore, Gates, a close friend of Warren Buffett, is a board member of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B:NYSE), of which I am a shareholder.

About the time the H1N1 virus was the talk of the town, I came across this video of Bill Gates discussing ways to reduce the onslaught of global warming. I have always thought global warming was a hoax and a vehicle for the global transfer of wealth, but the content of this video I found very troubling. Take a listen:



Now, I know years of Bud Lite consumption has indeed killed a lot of my brain cells, but did I in fact hear Gates discuss, in an effort to combat global warming, curbing population growth through vaccination?

I think I heard it right. Certainly, it seems apparent that the Gates Foundation does great work in fighting hunger and educating women on birth control among other things through innovations in health in the third world. However, I am uncomfortable with Gates, or anyone else, including governments, deciding who is fit for existence and potentially eliminating those deemed not worthy by vaccination, born or unborn. But really, could this could not possibly be as potentially nefarious as it sounds?

Unfortunately, yes.

I will give Gates and his foundation the benefit of the doubt, but many organizations and individuals have been on this bandwagon for years, including some well known people, such as playwright George Bernard Shaw.



As an arm of the completely worthless United Nations, we find the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) which seeks to regulate over population through various ways. For more on UNFPA, see the following videos: 1 2 3 4. Throughout time, it seems the socialists thrive on using fear driven by a crisis of the imagination such as the myth of overpopulation and now the greatest hoax in history, global warming.

Back in January, with the United States economy in freefall, Hillary Clinton announced the launch of a new program, the Global Health Initiative, which will, and I quote, become "the centerpiece of U.S. foreign policy". The focus will be to improve family planning and prevent pregnancies. The centerpiece of our foreign policy, mind you.

This past week, Congress, uncharacteristically moving at warp speed, passed the Food Safety Modernization Act. Come again? Are there issues with our food I am unaware of? Glenn Beck has some thoughts on that.


The global warming alarmists, a group basically engaged in stealing the wealth of our country to spread it around to third world countries under the imminent threat of the demise of the world due to global warming, met last week in Cancun, Mexico. Certainly during afternoon recesses, the conference attendees were not afraid of escalating water levels while sunbathing. Anyhow, scientists at the event called for rationing in developed world. To cap off the event, academics called for much tougher measures to cut carbon emissions.

Anytime we have academics and intellectual elites attempting to dictate governmental policy, particularly on inflated claims of an emergency, it is an immediate threat to free market capitalism, which is our best path to prosperity.

With the recent elections here in the United States, efforts by this crowd face much stronger opposition. The socialists smell blood in the water, and I fear they will pull out every stop, including violence, to attempt to create chaos and further their radical agenda. Should chaos in the form of civil disobedience rule the day, seemingly legitimate cries for the government to assist will be made.

Think again. This plays right into the hands of the socialist movement. Freedom is under attack! Under the premise of an emergency, the government will seize power and chunks of our freedom will lost to the ash bin of history. As Ronald Reagan said, Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Sunday Night Song

I heard a series of news stories this weekend regarding the murder of John Lennon, which happened 30 years ago this Wednesday. Hard to imagine how time has flown by.

It was just five years ago I attended a gathering of tens of thousands in Central Park marking the 25th anniversary of Lennons passing. It was a moving event.

Lennon had more talent in one hand than the greater majority of artists we find today. The body of work with The Beatles is beyond reproach, and individually, with a wide range of material, Lennon also shined.

In honor of John, tonight we present a Lennon solo composition, Instant Karma. I believe in karma, so those of you in set in your ways to destroy America better keep an eye out over your shoulder. Instant karma is going to get you, and Lennon's work and America will continue to shine on!

From February of 1970, John Lennon and Instant Karma!

Top 25

College Football

Final Regular Season Poll

Top 25

1. Auburn, 13-0, 1
2. Oregon, 12-0, 2
3. Texas Christian, 12-0, 3
4. Wisconsin, 11-1, 4
5. Stanford, 11-1, 5
6. Ohio State, 11-1, 6
7. Michigan State, 11-1, 7
8. Oklahoma, 11-2, 9
9. Arkansas, 10-2, 8
10. Virginia Tech, 11-2, 10
11. LSU, 10-2, 12
12. Boise State, 11-1, 13
13. Nebraska, 10-3, 11
14. Oklahoma State, 10-2, 14
15. Alabama, 9-3, 15
16. Missouri, 10-2, 16
17. Texas A&M, 9-3, 18
18. Nevada, 11-1, 19
19. South Carolina, 9-4, 18
20. Florida State, 9-4, 20
21. Mississippi State, 8-4, 21
22. West Virginia, 9-3, 22
23. Maryland, 8-4, 23
24. North Carolina State, 8-4, 24
25. Central Florida, 10-3, NR

OUT: Arizona (25)

VOTES: Iowa, Arizona, Utah, Arizona State, Connecticut, Baylor, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii and Penn State.

Auburn absolutely blasted South Carolina in the SEC Championship game and it appears Cam Newton and Tigers do what they want offensively.....UCF won the C-USA title in Orlando and now may face the Dawgs in the Liberty Bowl....Oregon disposed of Oregon State in the Civil War and will play Auburn for the title....Florida State had no answers for Tyrod Taylor and with backup signal caller EJ Manuel in command, was unable to outscore the Hokies, who have won 11 in a row after losing to Boise State and stumbling against James Madison....Miami may have moved to quickly in disposing Randy Shannon, as the 'Canes replacement search is already looking without direction....USC defeated crosstown rival UCLA, and it is sad how far down these programs are....After Army-Navy next week, we will look forward to the bowls.

Nebraska, with a limited quarterback and a slew of turnovers, squandered a 17-0 lead and fell to OU in the Big XII title game, which was fittingly between OU and NU. It did look good early, as it usually has over the years.