Socialism - Bad for Business

Why is Socialism bad for business?
The answer is multi-faceted, but here are a few reasons that come to mind:
1. When the government so regulates your business to the point that you cannot move.
2. When Government takes over your business and puts its own people in charge. (a.k.a GM)
3. When Government Loans you money, they own you. (Bailouts)
4. They run a business that competes with you and they don't tax their business, but they tax yours. (Unfair Competition)
5. They require you to pay for health insurance, from a program they administer. (Forcing you to do business with them.)
6. Because of all of these government programs, Government raises taxes.
7. Consumers pay these higher taxes, and medical premiums and can't buy any goods and services they need from your business. (No Customers)

And there are probably many more reasons to reject socialism.

Ban on Don't Ask Don't Tell

On September 9th, 2010 US District Judge Virginia Philips ruled that the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" rule the Military has been following was unconstitutional. The intent is to allow gays to openly practice their homosexuality while serving in the military. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was established during the Clinton Administration. It meant when service members joined they would not be asked, or have to lie to get in. Previous to that they were asked.
The military's authority is the Uniform Code of Military Justice or UCMJ. Judge Philips in her ruling stated the current policy is Unconstitutional. However when you become a member of our armed forces you no longer have constitutional rights. You can't say or do what you want. You basically sign away your rights and are under the authority of the UCMJ. The UCMJ forbids sodomy in all circumstances. The UCMJ is, according to the Constitution, controlled by Congress. Therefor a Judge in California has no authority or jurisdiction to overturn a policy governed by the UCMJ. Only Congress has that authority.
The bottom line is Homosexuality is a perverse and selfish lifestyle. Sodomy the activity involved in Homosexuality is an abomination according to the bible, it is illegal in many states, and has been illegal in most developed nations.
In history we see what happens to nations that embrace Sodomy as normal. We have the biblical account of Sodom and Gomorrah, we also have the Great Roman Empire, which succumbed to this evil practice and was corrupted from within. It was only a matter of time when the Barbarians were able to destroy it. I believe that the Barbarians were righteously angry at Rome.
The same will happen to our country if we don't turn from this wickedness. We already have Muslim Radicals attacking US Interests around the world. These people despise homosexuality, and view the US as the great Satan. If we don't clean up our act, whose to say they're wrong?

Russia Going Back to Cold War attitude.

I am somewhat concerned about Russia's anti-west attitude. Vladimir Putin being the most vocal in his anti-west, and anti-American rhetoric. He has been twisting facts about America's anti-missile shield in Europe into a threat against Russia, when in reality it is designed to protect Europe from the short range missile threat from Iran.
In any case much of this manipulation of facts is designed to keep Russian Authoritarian system in place, I believe, and fear and intimidation being used to control the people of Russia.
Vladmir Putin is expected to run for President soon. Lets hope the people of Russia reject this manipulation of the facts and reject his bid.