Things in which I no longer feel guilt...

So I read an article a while back that had some affect on the way I think… Shelby Steele wrote an op-ed entitled White Guilt and the Western Past, and the first time I read it—I wasn’t sure I really bought into his concept. But the more I thought about it (and the more I re-read his piece), the more I think he’s on to something.

So at this point, I’m not feeling so much guilt over all the things that too often go unspoken. Subsequently, I will present these admissions for your review. Feel free to respond or ignore, as you feel led.

1) Olmert screwed the pooch on this one. Half of the IDF’s power was their intimidation and the aura of being the most badass commandos out there. They’ve now lost that reputation; I predict their situation will only get worse from here. [That guy from the Karate Kid, Strike First, Strike Fast, Strike Hard... he was on to something. Further, Col. Nathan R. Jessep, from A few good men, was correct.]

2) National security comes from the complete and thorough defeat of the enemy. Roosevelt and Truman knew this—Unconditional Surrender. Limited or precision military actions represent a failed paradigm. Peace and stability comes from victory. Victory occurs when there is no such thing as a civilian.

3) Let’s cut the crap; we’re in a religious war against the muslims.

4) Due to our limited efforts, we are losing this conflict. This is our choice.

5) Appeasement and/or cease-fires have never resulted in lasting peace or security.

6) From the looks of it, it feels like the Western world won’t get serious about this new religious war until most feel like they have to fight for their own survival. This will take a while.

7) The only way to wage this religious war is through preemption. In order for us to win, we cannot recognize civilians. [I also wonder if muslims are the anti-christ?]

8) Life may have been easier if someone had rubbed out Ishmael from the start.

9) Modernity places too much value on human life. Can't win a conflict when the fear of losing human life supercedes the desire to win the conflict.

10) Most descendents of American slavery have more available opportunities as a result of living in the United States than they would in Africa.

11) Black “Thug Life” isn’t cultural. It’s the popularization of criminal behavior.

12) Black people who live in the “thug life” pseudo-culture (or otherwise on the take from the government) disrespect their enslaved ancestors by not utilizing the opportunities available to them.

13) I’m happy that at least 2 popular slave-icons remain: Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben’s. They amuse me, it’s very kitsch. I was disappointed when I learned of Ms. Butterworf’s whiteness.

14) Stop calling me Caucasian; you’ve got no idea if I originated from the Caucus mountains.

15) There *is* a soft bigotry of low expectations.

16) Welfare isn't working; there are no shortcuts; improving your family's standings is a function of values, effort, and time.

17) American citizenship needs to be revised. Citizenship should be dynamic and earned, not granted by birthright. If you’re on the take from the government, no citizenship for you. If you’re a felon, you've lost your citizenship. While we’re at it, earning citizenship should occur by serving in the military or other similar service, or by passing a test of basic knowledge and skills, which includes American culture and exceptionalism.

18) America is exceptional. Deal with it.

19) This "man is the cause of global warming" pseudoscience is crap.