Youth In Government: The Sullivan Tweet Torpedo

Fully armed but only dangerous to herself....

That was my first thought when reading about a mouthy and ill-manned Youth in Government representative - Emma Sullivan.

It is interesting that Ms. Sullivan was busy tweeting disparaging remarks about Governor Sam Brownback as he was delivering his greeting to the assembled crowd. In her tweet, Ms. Sullivan stated she was "listening to Brownback's greeting". Listening requires attentiveness and a minimal attempt at eye contact. And to disconnect from discourse at the beginning point shows a Youth in Government participant who lacks interest in due process and policy issues.

From what the tweet reads, is appears Ms. Sullivan is merely fully of herself. It is good to ponder that underachievers are the best at delivering up scorn to those who have worked diligently to attain status and position within society. Does the scorn-heaper pay her own bills yet? Doubtful. She has yet to taste the slice of life which dishes out hearty helpings of hardship as youth transition to adulthood and productivity.

The Youth in Government leadership undoubtedly feels a bit humbled that one of the public faces of their organization has chosen to sling mud in the face of opportunity. But Ms. Sullivan's torpedo tweet will merely send a ping off the Brownback political submarine. Will we recognize her name in ten years? Let me know.

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Tammy Swofford

tammyswofford@yahoo.com

Ten Million Reasons

Readers,

Here is the Friday commentary for Daily Times.

Link here


Tammy Swofford

Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving is a day to recount with gratitude the blessings of the year. Here is my short list.

* I am grateful for my husband and sons.

* I am filled with love and gratitude for my dear friends.

* I am very glad for the 330 volunteer hours I invested in the Genghis Khan Exhibition. I am a better person for having served at the Irving Arts Center with so many wonderful volunteers. Our tour of duty was from June 1 through October 2. The time went by so quickly.

* I am grateful to be an American citizen.

* I remain grateful that I am able to contribute my weekly thoughts to the Daily Times of Pakistan.

* I am extremely grateful for each and every military family and the sacrifices made on behalf of our nation.

*I am extremely grateful for every military veteran and the service rendered in the past.

Feel free to add any thoughts of gratitude to the comments section.

May each of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Be Blessed!

Tammy

Sunday Praise: Here I am to Worship

Readers,

Here is the Sunday Praise selection.

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Love,
Tammy

A Cannibal's Tale

Readers,

Link to article

Dr. Mohamed Boodhun


Tammy Swofford

Time for Raid and Removal of Occupy Movement Vagrants

It is a political experiment which does not serve our nation well.

We require open access to physical lanes of commerce to conduct our daily business.

Vagrancy laws should be applied.

Americans have a tradition of "let them march, let them pass".

We do not support squatters' rights.

Any economy, even the poorest village in Afghanistan has a "top one percent".

The math logic evades me.

Yesterday I glanced over an application my youngest son had filled out for what will undoubtedly be a minimum wage job.

One question and answer stood out:

Q. "Why do you want to work for this company."

A. "It is an honest way to make money."

No coaching from his mother on the answer.

I feel like I deserve a trophy for doing something right in my life! smile

We need to swing our support strongly toward governance and against anarchy.

Let your city leadership know that they have your support.

Support the removal of vagrancy-based politics from the sidewalks of your lanes of commerce
and city parks.

God Bless America.

Tammy Swofford

tammyswofford@yahoo.com

Sunday Praise: Thy Word

Good Morning!

Here is the Sunday morning praise.

Coffee perking. Life is good!


Thy Word

Tammy

Veteran's Day: National Treasure

Let me extend my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to American veterans today.

For some reason, words do not match the depth of emotion I am feeling.

Words, are never enough, when considering the sacrifice.

The lump is in my throat.

God Bless America!

LCDR Tammy Swofford, USNR, NC

Editor Mahmood Shaam

Readers,

Writing within the market of international journalism is a distinct joy. The cross-pollination of ideas and a vibrant intellectual battlespace brings a smile with my first cup of coffee. Here is one response to the Friday Daily Times article. Please take a look at the editor's website, listed at the bottom of his correspondence. Naturally, I am on top of all of the Urdu articles. I speak fluent Urdu. wink

"Read your piece in daily times of pakistan. Really impressed by the writers insight focus and depth that is a concern for tackling this terrorism in the name of jihad

I have been writing discussing this very issue from other side which is being faced by us liberals commoners law abiding muslims in pakistan central theatre of jihad and truly the nursery of suicide bombers and fields of extremism

The world including america west and pakistan are trying to fight this wave of violence brutality insanity with force and weapons only while it is being produced formed grown in minds and heart

Regular jihadi literature in shape of daily weekly newspapers fortnighly monthly periodicals books c d s being circulated throughout pakistan in urdu language and also exported to pakistanis abroad

No counter and so convincing literature is being presented distributed by america west or by pakistan

America during cold war used to bring out magazines in local languages by embassies books were translated in to local languages distributed on subsidised prices

Now no such efforts are there result continued growth of extremism as it looks the way to paradise and salvation among insecurity unemployment depressions corruption all around

Pls have a focus on this also to fight terrorism at its very roots"

Mahmood shaam

Journalist author poet editor
www.mahmoodshaam.com

Swofford new website

Tackling Jihadi Literature

Daily Times Link

Tammy Swofford

Latest Sexual Harassment Claim against Cain: A Lucrative Trade

The long march of unsubstantiated claims continues. And with sexual harassment accusations against presidential contender Herman Cain, the media falls into the Napoleonic penal code: guilty until proven innocent.

It is now revealed that one of the accusations of sexual harassment came from a woman who used a "sexually charged email" to demand a pay raise, reinstatement of back pay and a one year fellowship to Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. And to think.... there could have been an easier way for me to pay back my college loans.

As a working woman, I have several "tales from the crypt" when it comes to sexual harassment. There was the time I was cornered on an elevator and kissed. Then there was the time when a man ran his hand across the side of my breast as he said a cheery "Hello!" Then there was the man who told me, "I never turn it down." I never reported any such incidents. I merely used good relational skills to turn the impromptu offers down and make it clear that my real estate was not up for rent.

Sure, true sexual harassment exists. But the term can be used against men with the mildest of offenses. But some individuals use sexual harassment claims for blackmail and advancement, financial enrichment, and just for reasons of envy.

There is a saying. Women slam the door to temptation. Men crawl away slowly, looking hopefully over their shoulders.

When women and men work together temptation is the third party. We are human. But it works both ways. Men make passes at women. And women, certainly try their best with the men.

So I feel it is good to add myself to the parade of accusers trying to destroy the campaign of Herman Cain. Here is my public statement:

I believe that in the last century.... errr.... fifteen years ago.... Mr. Cain harassed me. Of course I do not have any evidence, other than what shows in my bank account. Also, no need to worry that I was fired from my job. But as I recall, he told me my hair looked nice. Twice.

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Tammy Swofford

Jerry "Pedophile" Sandusky: Because Penn State didn't give a Damn about Little Boys

Let me get this straight. The accusation is witnessed sexual assault of little boys dating back to 2000.

I guess winning is everything.

What about the little guy pushed up against a wall whilst the defensive coordinator had oral sex with him? Who demanded prosecution of a criminal act?

Does the victim struggle today with a heterosexual masculine image because of sexual assault by a homosexual male wearing a pedophile pair of boxers?

Let's ask the hard questions. No need to mince words.

I guess winning is everything for Penn State. They give a damn about the big guys. Forget the little ones who need to grow up without the rape of their innocence.

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Tammy Swofford

tammyswofford@yahoo.com

Global National Trauma II

Readers,

The Daily Times server was down for a couple days. Here is the Friday piece.

Global National Trauma II



Tammy

Hairstyle Trends for Women in Grozny

Latest popular internet joke:

Did you hear about the woman in Grozny who entered a hair salon and asked to see some pictures of hairstyle options?

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Add your own punchline....

Tammy

Friday Thoughts

I can always tell when it is time for the Hajj. There is a noticeable uptick in looks at this blog:

Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik

Sixteen views this morning.

The page for Daily Times Pakistan will not load. When it comes online, I will post my follow-up to the article on global national trauma.

I had promised something from my files regarding geopolitical Islam.

I believe I will expand on the thoughts of the prior post and submit a piece to Daily Times for next week. You will then see expanded thoughts here when I add the article as a link.

We must be unafraid to address tough issues and assess what our president determines the right course of action. His right course, may look like a disastrous course to me. smile

I am a bit unusual in that I remain solo flight in my research.

I am not a part of the lucrative anti-jihad blogging industry.

At what point do regurgitated factoids diminish in value?

I do not know the answer to that question.

For private corridor reading, I write regarding the intellectual battlespace and geopolitical Islam. These writings go to people I respect and trust to be rational. I also trust them to deconstruct everything I write. The best news an analyst or researcher can receive is their particular theory base or hypothesis is wrong. It means the next wave of research is in, and the community remains vibrantly engaged.

But I also walk across the street to shake hands for interfaith (I call it clashing faith) dialogue. The satisfaction of learning over a cup of coffee is the most fulfilling of rewards.

So essentially, I don't fit the expectations of either side. That keeps things simple. smile

Have a good day!


Tammy Swofford

President Obama Authorizes his own Munich Agreement

PM Neville Chamberlain is remembered for his appeasement policy toward Germany.

President Obama will be remembered for his domestic policy appeasement.

Islam remains a gateway religion for terrorists abroad and also those living right next door to us.

Steroid abuse can be a gateway drug to morphine addiction.

Substantial chunks of primary source Islamic text on jihad make it a gateway religion to terror activities for those who seek the alkaloid transformation in their brain which gives them a dangerous buzz.

So President Obama will have all training materials which show empirical evidence and statistical analysis regarding Islam as a gateway religion to terror removed from critical national security spaces. And we will pay the officers tasked with our national safety to think like dullards.

America is on the auction block.

Not on my watch, damn it.

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The Commander-in-Chief wears English schoolboy pants.

Tammy Swofford