NSA Drives Business to Russia and Beijing

Trust is the underpinning of so many of the activities we do everyday. And it goes without saying the role trust plays in business transactions. Many people have not given much thought to the repercussions of this reported incident. But it appears it has not gone unnoticed by people in high places doing business around the world. Did anyone give thought to how the NSA activities could put a major wet blanket on American high tech business opportunities? Apparently to some they no longer want, TRUST, American technology for fear of what the NSA may be doing with it behind the scenes. Here is one example that has been brought to light.

So ask yourself this question. How does the ripple effect of this hurt Joe average American? Yesterday I visited a company that is in the tele-communications business. Their business has been in a bad place for some time and they have been looking for some badly needed orders. But it appears that recently they have seen a chill on some orders that they actually had in hand with millions of dollars given to them by the customer. But it now appears those customers may walk away from the table leaving their money. We may never know exactly why but it's not hard to connect some very possible dots.

So back to the question. How can the NSA activities affect Joe average American? The workers at this company just announced a furlough program. The workers will work two weeks and be off two weeks. How impacting do you think that will be on those households? How long will it take for America to regain a position of trust around the world? Not only between governments but also between businesses and their prospective customers!

It's a sad day when people trust Made in China and leery of Made in America !

Only the Anointed Faith is Protected

It has been apparent to me for some time that the 1st Amendment applies only to those faiths deemed as "anointed" by the present administration. If you are of the Islamic faith you are now the "Golden Child". But if you are a Christian then you are relegated to being "the redheaded stepchild" in America.

If you are a Christian and do not believe in same sex marriage you have no right to chose not to offer your service to the wedding of a same sex couple. Here is just one of many examples.

But if you are of the anointed Islamic faith you are protected at every turn. Here is just one of many examples.

I have become weary of people in power using that power to pick winners and losers. Political correctness is killing our freedoms!