General Motors CEO Dismissed!

March 302009:

General Motors-CEO Dismissed!

Mr.Wagner now former CEO of General Motors was dismissed by the Obama administration for failing to deliver as was expected.

It is still not clear if on the presidents orders, he was asked to remove himself from the helm of General Motors.

Now the local media is asking if the administration is injecting itself, in running the business community, and this spells trouble for the Free Market System, that we have been accustomed to, and was using for decades now.

This idiotic and provocative view of those at CNN.com, MSNBC, and elsewhere, by using this scenario of arbitrary injection and control of GM, fail to tell or remind the American people the following.

General Motors is now under the Federal Government's control and supervision, by virtue of receiving taxpayers money, and the State having the majority stake/interest therein.

Therefore, I suggest that you tell Mr. Wolfe of CNN, David Schuster of MSNBC.com, and others to tell the truth, and stop misleading viewers about the REAL facts of this issue!

Derryck.
NYC.

Press Conference Attendees MUST Never be Pre-selected!

March 29-2009:

Press Conference Attendees MUST Never Be Pre-selected!

I have been following the manner in which president Obama conducts his meet the press face ups. And have seen how he calls on reporters who are already on some list he has on the podium.

Well, if this is the preferred method of holding Press Conferences, then there can be no spontaneous questions, some of which may be very necessary or essential, for viewers not present there, to have asked on their behalf.

And it also subscribes to the view that everyone must at least get a fair chance at asking the Commander In Chief, and our elected representative in The White House, any question he/she feel needs to be asked.

If there is a preference for certain reporter's questions over others, that infers favoritism, and MUST never be allowed to continue.

Therefore, I call upon president Barack H. Obama, and his White House Press Secretary, Chief Whip, and all those responsible for arranging meetings with the press, to CEASE making pre-selected choices for questions, and OPEN the floor for questions from anyone who is qualified to be, there as a reporter in the people's interests.

Derryck.
NYC.
comments@whitehouse.gov

Why Does NATO Need A Missile Defense System?

March 26-2009:

Why Does NATO Need A Missile Defense System?

As I see it, most developed countries in NATO, the US and the UK, have military aircraft that can be launched in seconds to defend large geographic air spaces from incoming missiles. These aircraft have missiles attached to them as part of their defense systems, and can intercept and destroy any missiles incoming, or missile sites if need be.

So why should the US and NATO be contemplating the erection of any 'Radar Defense System' for incoming missiles, in Europe or anywhere around the world?

This to my mind is an act of aggression, in terms of extending one's military power, and aggressive abilities anywhere around the globe. Regardless of how it will be perceived by other nations that feel threatened.

If we should continue along this path, then we are giving those developing countries like Iran, Syria, Israel, North Korea, and others, the right to contemplate sophisticated systems to combat any threat or perceived threat to their territories or allies.

I strongly advocate for the neutralizing of any such treaty, or intent to negotiate any such treaty between any nation or region. 

Especially the USA. Because to continue along this line will inevitably result in the quest for more defense systems, or aggressive systems by all those nations that feel vulnerable to the big powers today!

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.
NYC.
E-mail: comments@whitehouse.gov

Why did president Obama apologize for making fun of his own inability to Boll well?

Why did president Obama apologize for making fun of his own inability to Boll well?

If those who are so petty and self-centered feel that he was refering to people
with disabilities, when he said that he needs to attend a Special Olympics
program.

Then let them!

Isn't the president allowed to make fun of his own short comings?

It is time Americans, and the local media STOP assuming what is not intended,
everytime some person says something that they feel is offensive!

Derryck.
NYC.

Could The Obama Administration Recoup The 120 Million A.I.G. Payout?

March 17-2009:

Could The Obama Administration Recoup The 120 Million Dividend Payout From AIG?

I don't think that the Obama administration has a valid legal case with AIG, in terms of recouping the 120 million dollar dividends.

Because that was a 'contract of service' that these recipients had with AIG. And asking the recipients to give back or not receive these dividends will be a violation of that contract.

As I see it, if that aspect of the contract was there before the State became the majority stake holder of AIG, then those dividends will have to be re-negotiated, or declared null and void. Because
(I presume), that there would have been the expectation of the Obama administration, that AIG, as recipients of the Public's Money, would not use same to indulge in any monetary transactions that would imply, that they were irresponsible managers of the Public Money or Public trust.

Finally, the recipients of the dividends (if they haven't received it as yet), can refuse to do so, or accept half or part of that payout voluntarily. But it up to them to decide.

Incidentally, stock brokers income are also called dividends. This is just like working from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm on a daily basis. But instead, are paid for their skill at bringing in revenue for their client's investments!

Any action to recoup any dividend payouts might entail a lengthy legal battle with (AIG or the State) vs AIG's clients.

Derryck.
NYC

A Palestinian State Without Israel's Approval!

March 08-2009:

A Palestinian State Without Israel's Approval?

Israel must not be allowed to decide if or when the Palestinians are allowed to create their own state, alongside Israel. Because historically, the USA and her Arab allies seem to feel that without the consent of the Israeli's, Palestine will never become a sovereign state.

If the Obama administration is truly committed in this regard, then the new policy towards Palestine and Israel must reflect a new approach to this question. And must never be construed as business as usual.

Currently, Nathan Yahoo's political inability to form a coalition is still up in the air. And he is very Conservative, which means that he may not be inclined to approve a Palestinian State. Because his position on this issue has never been genuine.

Until the Obama administration have talks DIRECTLY with Hamas. Any Palestinian State is unlikely,
if the Palestinians are still divided politically, and regionally.

Derryck S. Griffith.
NYC.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

What About Us President Obama?

March 01-2009:


What About Us President Obama?

President Obama, I have watched, listened, and heard you say that financial assistance will be given via The Rescue Plan/Package to ordinary Americans and hard working people. Many of whom have lost their jobs, homes, and are unable to pay their college tuitions, mortgages, and other daily houshold espenses.

But yet, millions of Americans and other 'would be' American citizens, who are receiving Public Assistance locally, have not received any Federal Assistance from the outset from the First Rescue Package that was passed under George W. Bush, nor do I see any coming to us P.R.U.C.O.L.,or (un-documented) residents this time around.

We are here, have been here for years awaiting Federal Legal Residence Status approval, still have to eat, pay our bills (somehow), and are the ones who have no way to turn for any help or financial assistance in this crisis.

I can also envisage that with this crisis, no Immigration Legislation that would cater to our needs and status is afoot, or may never even be considered either. Even though thousands of us have campaigned, volunteered, and advocated for you all throughout the campaign for the presidency. Online, at your campaign headquarters nationwide, and anyway we felt it necessary to get out the vote.

But yet, after all of this work and anticipation for a better lot for us, we are being overlooked once again. And this Rescue Plan does cater to us either!

I am worried, insulted, and apprenhensive for our collective future, as this crisis gets worse.  

Currently many South Americans, Mexicans, and others, have been repatriated to their homelands, via Immigration sweeps at some job sites. Some are thrown out of homes or apartments they are renting with family and freinds, because they can no longer afford to pay the rent. 

So what about us Mr.President!

Derryck S. Griffith.
New York City.
P.R.U.C.O.L. Resident.