I never could understand those depression babies inordinate romanticizing of FDR. I am speaking about my Republican Mother, by the way.  Even today, when my mother refers to FDR her eyes turn glassy and her voice becomes soft and melodic. If you dare to speak even slightly derogatory about the great American leader of her childhood who single handedly ended the depression and World War II, well her glaze turns to fire and her voice turns to thunder.   

As a typical conversation: I’ve tried to convince my mother that the Great Depression could have ended without creating socialism; and probably would have ended faster, too.  Well, this is almost blasphemous because the great FDR couldn’t possibly have been wrong.  Yet, I can see her mentally twisting trying to justify the socialism that she definitely opposes.  She goes into a full tilt denial. 

Social Security was and still is the greatest con any politician has ever played against the American Citizen.  First, Social Security was devised in such a way that at the age of retirement, 65, you would begin to receive a ‘pension’ from the government. Never mind that they were going to tax you and thereby lower your standard of living to eventually pay for this ‘pension’. This potentially prevented the poorer citizens from being able to save the funds on their own in an interest bearing account at a bank or other institution.   

Secondly, they also knew that the majority of those sold this bill of goods would never live to collect.  In the 1930’s the average lifespan was to the ripe old ages of 58 for men and 62 for women.  Is this not the perfect scam or con game?  This is just one example of the socialist treachery of the FDR Administration. I won’t even begin to discuss the other socialistic programs initiated by that same Administration.   

My parents, ever since I can recall, have been Republican.  I can recall their voting habits, since I was five.  They vote party line for any and all elections.  I find it amazing the legacy of FDR has remained seemingly untarnished, even in their eyes, considering my parents hate with a passion the mess with Social Security, various other socialistic entitlement programs and the Unions impact on business.   

As time passes, however we have the advantage of hindsight and documents published years later.  Apparently, FDR had a pattern of appointing communists to various positions within his Administration.  This communist comrade list includes Alger Hiss (State Department), Harry Dexter White, Lauchlin Currie (both working at the Department of the Treasury) and Owen .  Careful analysis shines the light on Harry Dexter White.  If Harry had not had the ear of FDR we may never have been forced to go to war with Japan.  It was Harry’s influence that caused FDR to not meet and negotiate with the Premier of Japan during November 1941.   Harry was an undercover agent for the Soviet Union.  The great success that the Soviet Union had infiltrating these important positions in the past and their successful influence on the President’s decision-making is frightening.   

Let’s transport ourselves to the current day and the current state of affairs at Foggy Bottom: 
WASHINGTON - Several hundred U.S. diplomats vented anger and frustration Wednesday about the State Department's decision to force Foreign Service officers to take jobs in Iraq, with some likening it to a "potential death sentence."

In a contentious hourlong town-hall meeting, they peppered officials responsible for the order with often hostile complaints about the largest diplomatic call-up since Vietnam. Announced last week, it will require some diplomats — under threat of dismissal — to serve at the embassy in Baghdad and in reconstruction teams in outlying provinces.

And, this little debacle regarding the Islamic Saudi Academy happening in Virginia:

In a study released last month, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom — a watchdog group created by Congress eight years ago — recommended that if the Saudis could not at least clean up the textbooks in use at the ISA, the State Department should close the school pursuant to its powers under the Foreign Missions Act.

Nobody expected Foggy Bottom to take swift and certain action. Nevertheless, it was disappointing to see early signs that the State Department intends to ignore the commission’s findings. The official pushback came in the form of a leak to the Washington Post, published in Monday’s edition.

Now I realize that some leaks are intended, however during the current Bush’s administration there have been various ‘leaks’ from the state department and the pentagon regarding crucial and vital information on the war on terror.  Literally, these events have cut the administration at the knees in its attempt to fight this war.  The biggest mistake this administration made was not rooting out the diplomats that disagree and work against their policies. 

If I were to undercut the CEO of the company that I work for because I did not agree with his policies of running the company (which I don’t agree with by the way), well I would find it difficult to find a job anywhere in the private sector.  This is exactly what these public servants, and I use that word ‘servants’ loosely, have done.  I do my job to the best of my ability and keep my opinions to myself.  I can hope for a new CEO or I can quit my job. 
I work for a medical care provider and leaking crucial information can get me thrown in jail and fired.  I dare say these diplomatic leaks were treasonous.  Yet this administration does nothing to counter this situation.  If infiltration by the enemy seeking the downfall of this country occurred so easily during FDR’s presidency; and at such high levels, how can anyone think that today this is not happening as well? Considering the destruction Clinton’s presidency had on the CIA and the FBI, it would be prudent to flush the dregs from the system. They need to clean up the state department and the pentagon; I say fire those that refuse to go to Iraq.  Flush out the treasonous leaks and try them in a court of law.  Get the traitors out, now!