George
A. Sprecace M.D.,
J.D., F.A.C.P. and Allergy
Associates of New
London,
P.C.
www.asthma.drsprecace.com
RAPID
RESPONSE...Daily Commentary on News of the Day
This is a new section.
It will offer
fresh, quick reactions by myself to news and events of the day, day by
day, in this rapid-fire world of ours. Of course, as in military
campaigns, a rapid response in one direction may occasionally have to
be followed by a "strategic withdrawal" in another direction. Charge
that to "the fog of war", and to the necessary flexibility any mental
or military campaign must maintain to be effective. But the mission
will always be the same: common sense, based upon facts and "real
politick", supported by a visceral sense of Justice and a commitment to
be pro-active. That's all I promise.
GS
HERE'S THE LATEST IN REVERSE DISCRIMINATION: AN "ADVERSITY" SCORE. The
real adversity is the result of Black and Minority students and their
"leaders" supporting the Teachers' Unions and their wholly - owned
subsidiary (the Democratic Party) in the charade that has been "public
school education" during the last forty years and their efforts to
thwart any reforms. Stupid in the extreme. And they still haven't learned.
RR#3
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, MY OWN EQUANIMITY REQUIRES AN OPPORTUNITY TO
VENT.
This is one of those times. And, in case my postings have been in any
way ambiguous regarding my opinions, the following will
clarify.
The
roaring "50's following WW ll were followed by the dangerous '60's: The
Cold War; The Viet Nam War - the worst experience for this nation since
the Civil War, made much worse by the despicable lies fed us by our
"leaders"; the drug and sexual revolution; the understandable violent
reaction against "authority".
There
has followed what I then predicted would be two generations (about 20
years each) of citizens: horse's ass and son of horse's ass. To that
unfortunately accurate prediction I must now add: grandson of horse's
ass.
Unfortunately,
that very large population - encumbered by persistent maturation arrest
- gravitated to the Democratic Party, a group always willing to
distribute rosy and impossible promises in order to gain votes. The
worst example of that is the Black population that swallowed that
swill, especially related to what has been laughingly called "Public
Education", fiercely protected by the Teachers' Unions from any
meaningful reform. And most recently, that situation has been labled
"Adversity" for students. Damned Right! Especially for Blacks. When
will they Wake Up?
And
that brings us to our current surroundings: ignorant and arrogant
juveniles in their 30's and 40's who cannot relate to other humans
except through an I -Phone and "social" media, who attack all Faith
systems, who can't keep their clothes on and their legs together, who
call killing a baby in the womb a "health issue", who verbally and
physically attack anyone who disagrees with them - including in
colleges that are supposed to encourage thought, and who yet demand
Everything NOW AS AN ENTITLEMENT without regard to any concept of worth
or deserving or earning. And they demand all manner of irrational
national change - Now.
These
are the people surrounding us now - and who will out -vote us if we
don't watch out. If you and I win in the 2020 national elections...they
had better Shut Up. If we lose, they had better mature quickly.
Now, to quote my old Italian Piano professor: "CATCH ME WHAT I MEANS?"
I feel much better now.
GS
RR#4
THERE IS AN ITALIAN SAYING, ONE OF MANY IN A CULTURE WITH AN AGES-OLD
ORAL TRADITION.
In fact, you may sample some of these in my website section entitled
"Italian Sayings".
This one is usually uttered with a sense of frustration:
"Ma chi mi lo far' fare". "But who makes me do it?"
Not with me. With many decades of education, training and experience, I
make me do it, gladly.
So here is another wide-ranging pot pourri of observations and
opinions, with supporting articles.
Winston
Churchill stated that "democracy is the worst form of
government...except for all the rest." World history leading up to the
20th century proved that. But now there is a "Global Crisis of Democracy", as
outlined by Larry Diamond in the WSJ (May 18-19, 2019, Review, pC1).
Although the emphasis of this article is on foreign nations, we see it
with increasing frequency in the autocratic/totalitarian attitudes and
actions of the Leftists in our midst. Beware!
With
regard to other nations, America has not been able to uphold democracy
in the past except with resort to all-out war. That must not happen
with Venezuela or Cuba or even with some of our European allies and
"allies". America First and Always. The exception here is Israel, which
has earned our total and permanent protection.
Regarding
Russia, that country will always be opposed to America - its only means
of remaining relevant, a player on the world stage. But its military
and nuclear capability requires that we constantly engage them in
diplomacy and business. President Trump understands this fact.
Regarding
China, the same is true, with the added reality that China lies, cheats
and steals. Thus, our approach to China must be more robust and
confrontational. President Trump understands that too, to the chagrin
of greedy business interests that just want to be left alone to make
great profits off the backs of Americans and America's security
interests. That's at the heart of all the wailing and gnashing of
teeth. See: "A Better Way To Deal With Beijing",
by Robert B. Zoellick (in WSJ May 15, 2019, Opinion, pA17.
Regarding
North Korea, they will never give up its nuclear capability. Their
leader is right: that is the only thing protecting their current
political existence. But they can be constrained together with the
other nuclear nations. President Trump knows this, should level with
the American people on this matter...and should proceed accordingly.
Our
erstwhile "ally" Turkey is another matter, as long as their current
Muslim leader remains in power. A history lesson is helpful here. See: "When Turkey Destroyed Its Christians",
by Morris and Zeevi (in WSJ May 18-19, 2019, Review, pC4.) Turkey's
current and continuing actions, including in close cooperation with
Russia, may well warrant its expulsion from NATO.
Regarding
the entire Far East, including the everlasting enemies India and
Pakistan, the failed State of Iraq, the client State of Afghanistan
(controlled by the Taliban), the dictatorship of Syria, a client State
of Russia, and the religious dictatorship of Iran seeking to return to
the ancient powers of Persia, America must retain a credible presence
there - for our own self-interest. For it is there that World War lll
(or is it IV) will begin. The fact of Israel is a most welcome further
interest.
The
Immigration Crisis on our Southern Border has turned the old Monroe
Doctrine on its head. Latin America is controlling us. That must stop.
President Trump understands this. The craven Democrats' actions -
bordering on treason in this regard - must not be allowed to hold sway.
That's
it for now. Stay Tuned.
GS
RR#5
NOW HERE'S A TREAT INSTEAD OF A TREATMENT.
GS
TUESDAY
and WEDNESDAY,
May 14 and 15,
2019
HERE IS A BALANCED
ARTICLE FROM THE WASHINGTON POST, AND REPRINTED IN THE DAY.
It documents how President Trump continues to do the nation's business
despite the incessant hysteria from the Left.
See: "Applying 'maximum pressure,' Trump faces
burgeoning crises overseas", by Sonne and Hudson (in The
Washington Post and The Day, May 13, 2019.
GS
MONDAY,
May 13,
2019
LEST WE FORGET:
There are many more of us who appreciate America than of those who
denigrate it.
GS
Seems this happens every
year during this competition. 500 high school choir students, all from
Kentucky schools, sing the U.S. National Anthem in a high-rise hotel.
Each night before curfew, they gather to sing the Star-Spangled Banner
from the balconies of the 18-story atrium at Louisville's downtown
Hyatt.
MORE ABOUT
"RECREATIONAL" MARIJUANA USE - AND ABOUT THE SCHLOCK SCIENCE THAT
SUPPORTS IT.
Whether
it be regarding this subject, or about Global Warming or about many
other politicized and cash-weaponized subjects, "Science" today "ain't
what it used to be". In fact, it sometimes resembles Mustang Ranch.
See the article by Alex Berenson, the author of a recently published
book entitled:
"Tell Your Children: The Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness And
Violence".
MORE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING.
It's safe to use those terms without quotation marks.
They are real. What is in question are issues of causation, duration
and treatment.
See the Editorial in The Day, May 9, 2019, entitled:
"Climate Disaster Awaits Our Children Unless
All Act Now."
This article embraces the findings and proposals of a recent United
Nation report on the subject.
The problem arises with the listed proposed actions and their
acknowledged difficulty of implementation.
"Politics
is the Art of the Possible". There is little in that list that is
possible in the short term. What is possible is to assist developing
nations to develop economically without their current practices of
despoiling their natural habitat in ways that negate the efforts of the
rest of the world. That would be much more politically feasible than
expecting the developed world to descend to their status again through
the proposed changes. GET REAL, FOLKS.
GS
RR#2
THERE ARE THREE TOPICS THAT WILL BE ADDRESSED TIME AND AGAIN IN THIS
SECTION: Health Care. Public
Education. Abortion.
These are the main national traumas that underlie all of the Sturm und
Drang in our national political life.
Here
I call attention to an excellent article on Public Education that
recently appeared in ctmirror.com, May 1, 2019, by Beth Bye: "We Need A New Approach to Educating
Connecticut Children." It is realistic, sober and sobering.
Meanwhile,
a reminder of the Stupidity that has encased Public Education and its
defenders during the last decades is the article: "A Charter School Principle Won't Go To Prison",
by Jason L. Riley (in WSJ May 1, 2019, Opinion, pA17).
EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON THE CURRENT LIFE - AND PLIGHT - OF PHYSICIANS.
As for me, in my 62nd year as a practising physician - and counting - I
still enjoy it...
and I won't let the ignorant Bastards get me down. GS
MOTHERS DAY.
A most brief salute to those members of the human species who are by
the far the more noble.
Psychologically
and even physically stronger, women achieve their intended and greatest
potential in selflessly giving life and life-long support to other
human beings.
To quote Prince Harry shortly after the birth of Archie:
"It's Incomprehensible how mothers do it". Indeed.
And
then there are the females (not women, not ladies) who debase
themselves by supporting and seeking abortion: nothing less than the
killing of a living human being from the moment of conception.
That
is what is incomprehensible to me - and to the vast majority of other
human beings. But in this I defer to a higher Intelligence: '"Vengeance Is Mine. I Shall
Repay". sayeth The Lord."'
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.
RR#5
WELL, WHO HAS BEEN SAYING THIS FOR MANY YEARS?
See my web site section entitled "The Arctic and Global Warming", to
which the following is added:
"Pompeo Warns Against Territorial Intrusion
In Arctic", by Courtney McBride (in WSJ May 7, 2019, World
News, pA10.)
GS
RR#6
I HOPE THAT COLUMNIST PEGGY NOONAN IS A MOTHER,
because she is very good at what she does.
See two EXCELLENT articles by her that were recently published in the
WSJ.
One describes the current fracture of American society, its reasons and
its grave risks:
"The Missing Order In American Politics"
(Opinion, May 11-12, 2019, pA13).
The other is a treatment program for that fracture, implemented best by
a redefined Republican Party:
"Republicans In A Nation Needing Repair"
(Opinion, May 4-5, 2019, pA13).
"We are a beautiful and great nation but a needy, torn-up one in need
of repair."
"...eventually
we will face a terrible day or days when everything will depend on our
ability to hold together and hold on. Will we hold together?...Will we
continue as a nation, a people?"
RR#7
JUST SO YOU KNOW...
GS
The
situation on America’s college campuses is becoming more dire every day
as left-wing protesters (and even professors and administrators) try to
shut up anyone they don’t agree with.
They see the free pass the
media is giving to "responsible adults" like Rep. Sims of Pennsylvania,
who harassed three young pro-life students for simply praying outside a
Planned Parenthood, and are becoming more emboldened than ever to
shutdown pro-lifers.
And no one has a bigger target on their backs on America’s college
campuses today than Students for Life.
Just
this Spring Semester, our pro-life groups have documented over
two-dozen cases of vandalization against our pro-life displays on
campus.
Even after President Trump invited us to the White House
for his signing of an Executive Order that forced universities to
choose between allowing free speech for groups like ours or risking
federal research dollars, we’re still being targeted.
In fact,
the banner we set up to advertise my final “Lies Feminists Tell” speech
of the semester at Western Washington University (which had my face on
it) was just burned on campus.
And george, when I spoke on the
campus on Thursday night. It was intense. We had over 200 students show
up, the vast majority opposing me. Several times during my
speech, the police had to remove protestors.
After the radical
protesters I encountered on my “Lies Feminists Tell” tour at the
University of California-Berkeley who threateningly stood behind me
during my entire speech holding coat hangers and the police calling in
bomb-sniffing dogs to sweep the room prior to my speech at Cal
State–Fullerton because of threats, I don’t dare step foot on campus
without having private security or a large campus police force.
Planned
Parenthood’s allies know they can’t win the argument over abortion –
not with outrageous claims like a baby born alive during a botched
abortion is, in fact, “not a baby” as one student at Boston College
tried to tell me.
So they’re doing everything they can to stop us from even being able to
argue at all!
That includes everything from vandalizing our displays to resorting to
violence against our courageous pro-life leaders!
As you’ll see below, I’ve written out just a handful of incidents our
student groups have faced recently.
As
you read over the list at the end of my email (which is sadly growing
nearly every day), will you please keep our pro-life students who are
on the front lines in your prayers?
Pro-life students are
finding that their First Amendment rights are being stripped away. If
they’re not being shouted down by rabid pro-abortion protesters at one
of our peaceful events, our groups are being stonewalled behind the
scenes by bureaucrats in college administrations.
The Abortion Lobby has always seen college campuses as “their turf.”
But
after the election of President Trump put defunding Planned Parenthood
back on the table and seeing the work that this Pro-Life Generation is
doing to change hearts and minds, pro-abortion activists are doing
everything in their power to maintain their iron grip on college
campuses.
That means stooping to the kinds of violence and intimidation tactics I
just laid out for you.
And
as they see their own school’s administration standing idly by – or
even tacitly supporting their vandalism – they’ll only become more
emboldened
We can’t let this happen.
These courageous young women and men are truly on the front lines of
the culture war for Life.
For Life,
Kristan Hawkins
President, Students for Life
FRIDAY,
May 10,
2019
RR#1
RR#2
IF YOU LIKE THIS, I'VE GOT A BRIDGE I WOULD LIKE TO SELL YOU.
WHO KNEW. I DIDN'T.
Yet another vital organ system failing in the Body Politic.
Unless radical surgery is allowed to take place, the prognosis is
guarded for saving America.
WHETHER YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE TEA PARTY OR NOT,
and
I am not, this all rings true. The Leftists, the militant Blacks, and
now most of the Democratic Party are the most Racist groups, given
their constant emphasis on Racism as their "raison d'etre".
WHETHER YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE TEA PARTY OR NOT,
and I am not, this all rings true. The Leftists, the militant Blacks,
and now most of the Democratic Party are the most Racist groups, given
their constant emphasis on Racism as their "raison d'etre".
WHETHER YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE TEA PARTY OR NOT,
and
I am not, this all rings true. The Leftists, the militant Blacks, and
now most of the Democratic Party are the most Racist groups, given
their constant emphasis on Racism as their "raison d'etre".
Famous
Presidential Lies Contest Written
by, To The Point News
LBJ: 1.
We were attacked (in the Gulf of Tonkin ) Nixon:
1.
I am not a crook GHW
Bush: 1.
Read my lips - No New Taxes Clinton:
1.
I did not have sex with that woman... Miss Lewinski GW
Bush: 1.
Iraq has weapons of mass destruction Obama:
1.
I will have the most transparent administration in history 2.
The stimulus will fund shovel-ready jobs. 3.
I am focused like a laser on creating jobs. 4.
The IRS is not targeting anyone. 5.
It was a spontaneous riot about a movie. 6.
I will put an end to the type of politics that "breeds division,
conflict and cynicism". 7.
You didn't build that! 8.
I will restore trust in Government. 9.
The Cambridge cops acted stupidly. 10.
The public will have 5 days to look at every bill that lands on my desk
11.
It's not my red line - it is the world's red line. 12.
Whistle blowers will be protected in my administration. 13.
We got back every dime we used to rescue the banks and auto companies,
with interest. 14.
I am not spying on American citizens. 15.
Obama Care will be good for America . 16.
You can keep your family doctor. 17.
Premiums will be lowered by $2500. 18.
If you like it, you can keep your current healthcare plan. 19.
It's just like shopping at Amazon. 20.
I knew nothing about "Fast and Furious" gunrunning to Mexican drug
cartels. 21.
I knew nothing about IRS targeting conservative groups. 22.
I knew nothing about what happened in Benghazi . 23.
I have never known my uncle from Kenya who is in the country illegally
and that was arrested and told to leave the country over 20 years ago. 24.
And, I have never lived with that uncle. He finally admitted
(12-05-2013) that he DID know his uncle and that he DID live with him. 25.
If elected I promise not to renew the Patriot Act. 26.
If elected I will end the war in Iraq and Afghanistan within the 1st 9
months of my term. 27.
I will close Guantanamo within the first 6 months of my term. 28.
I will bridge the gap between black and white and between America and
other countries. And
the biggest one of all: 1.
"I, Barrack Hussein Obama, pledge to preserve, protect and defend the
Constitution of the United States of America " I
BELIEVE WE HAVE A WINNER
SUNDAY,
May 5,
2019
RR#1
READ IT AND WEEP.
Then call me "Old School"...Please.
RR#1
"MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH..."
no meaningful legislation is getting done except through Executive
action.
Does this mean we need "...change to U.S. system of government"?
See the AP article by Ricardi and Swanson entitled
"Poll Finds Hunger for Change to U.S. System
Of Government", published in The Day, May 2, 2019.
I
think not. What we need is predictable change in the persons
representing us in that government - through TERM LIMITS - and change
in the now common situation of individuals spending entire working
careers in powerful but unelected positions in the massive bureaucracy
covered under Administrative Law.
There is much to be done. We could begin with the proposal put forward
in a good article unfortunately spoiled by its title: "Will Republicans Protect Trump Or U.S.
Democracy?" (Editorial, The Day, May 2, 2019).
RR#2
MORE ON DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL HYSTERIA...AND THE REAL PERSONAL RISKS
THEY FACE.
See the WSJ Editorial, May 2, 2019, entitled: "A Real Attorney General" (Opinion,
pA16).
These
partisans have gone way beyond reality and way beyond healthy
expressions of emotion. In fact, they may never be able to find their
way back. That's called "Psychosis". The last straw may be when
President Trump wins a second term.
Meanwhile, don't you loyal
Americans get lazy on me now. Pay Attention. Pass the word on. Work to
get legal voters to Vote. It's certainly not to early for "...all good
persons to come to the aid of their country."
GS
RR#3
OK. LET'S LOOK AT SEVERAL DEMOCRATIC POSITIONS...AND THEIR FALSITY.
Joe
Biden's recent claim that we have nothing to fear from China, the
nation that has become our greatest diplomatic, economic and military
adversary. Could this be related to the fact that Biden and his son
recently closed a billion dollar deal with China for the benefit of his
son?
The
allegation that the Trump tax reform legislation benefits only the
rich. See Newt Gingrich's article on this subject, LINKED HERE.
The
result of Democrats intentional surrender of our national sovereignty
at our borders - solely for their hoped - for political
benefit...persistent actions and inactions that approach the definition
of Treason.
Democrats'
40 year support for a failed public education system and obstruction to
all efforts to reform it - all with the effect of keeping their Stupid
followers in bondage - True Racism.
The
Democratic call for "Reparations for Slavery", a non-starter if there
ever was one, except to produce real enmity among the Races...True
Racism again. See "The Danger Of Debating Reparations for Slavery", by
Lance Morrow (in WSJ May 3, 2019, Opinion, pA15).
Democratic
full-throat support for the abomination of Abortion and of killing
babies even born at birth. What else do you need to support the
effective decertification of the Democratic Party at the next election?
"Medicare
for All, and the "One Payor System": another Democratic effort at
totalitarian control of all the levers of public life. See: "'Medicare
For All' Isn't Medicare", by Robert. C. Pozen (in WSJ May 2, 2019,
Opinion, pA17). See also "DOJ Lays Out Stance Against Health Law". by
Kendal and Armour (in WSJ ibid, pA4).
Democratic
efforts to control all public discourse through Fake News and through
intimidation and punishment for deviations. See "Segregation By Design
On Campus", by Wood and Pierre (in WSJ April 30, 2019, Opinion, pA17).
And
more...much more.
START WORKING NOW TO TAKE BACK OUR NATION IN 2020.
It can still be done at the ballot box, but not for long.
