And why did we pay over $4.00 a gallon?

If it doesn't raise a red flag to anyone who drives a vehicle than you must be asleep at the wheel. Has the production cost of gasoline gone down three hundred percent? Absolutely not!!! The oil companies finally bit the hand that feeds them . The oil companies have put the world auto-makers in dire straights. The speculation on oil that supposedly spiked oil prices is a fabrication. This contrived rip off of the global petroleum market is not only criminal but is going to cost the oil companies dearly.

Worldwide use of petroleum products has only decreased by 5%. Is this really enough to drive the cost of gasoline from over $4.30 a gallon to $1.72 or less a gallon? No friggin way! After this price gouging ripoff, the cost per barrel is rapidly approaching the production cost per barrel. This blatant rip off of the world has directly contributed to the financial crisis we are currently suffering around the globe.

So the Airlines have cried uncle, and you refused to listen. But when the automakers cry, you finally listen. The oil companies realize that if they continue to rape us, it will force there long time partners in crime to produce alternate fuel forms of transportation. They finally realize their course will eventually destroy them.

I say screw the oil companies. Conserve as much as we can. Continue to use less oil. Force the big three in America to finally get off the oil tit once and for all. I say we bail out the first automaker that accomplishes this goal. The rest can go eat cake, or the oil companies can bail out their partners in crime.

We must as a Nation refuse to succumb to any bailout of the major three. Let the free market reign. Maybe this will finally be the wake up call these manufactures need. What will our gross national product be like if this continues? I'll tell you what, not one thing will be made in America .
We will import everything we buy, and be at the mercy of an unstable world market.

It's time for some tough love with these selective capitalist. I realize that many jobs will be lost. But we must stop the bleeding now. You heard it here, first from the Fokker. If not, we will have no manufacturing at all in the USA.










If you don't think that the oil companies have raped the world market with their unbridled price gouging, then my friends you are sadly mistaken.

Angry Fokker

Change is gonna come !!!!!!!!

I believe if Sam Cooke was around to enjoy this historic inauguration, he would definitely be asked to sing " Change is gonna come ". I don't think there is a song that states it any better. A wave of positive change awaits our nation. It's waiting for another 55 days to jump up and rejoice. We have a massive test ahead, one not to be taken lightly. This great test waits for every citizen of our great nation, to step up and help foster the change we so desperately need.

We must come together as one Nation, United, for the greater good of all. So I leave you with this one thought, don't blink and miss the moment. Get involved today in our future.

Take it away Sam

Your day of reckoning is coming !

A certain Federal Agency has played fast and loose with the law for over two years. This agency has encouraged, no ordered their Managers to exercise power and control to divide and conquer their own employee's. To take away all input about safety, procedures, and future technology from the very professionals that are experts in their field, and do amazing things on a daily basis.

This Agency illegally imposed work rules, and had the audacity to call it a contract. They agreed to ground rules prior to bargaining, and broke everyone. This agency walked away from the bargaining table, and in two hours had a 300 plus page document printed, and sent to every member of Congress. This agency under direction of the oval office, hired Union busters to kill the organization that represents these Federal workers.

Well to all Federal Managers that broke the law, that treated their workforce like second class citizens, that worked with impunity because no one would give this group of employee's due process, your day of reckoning is coming. You will pay for your mistreatment of your workforce, for breaking the law, for acting in bad faith against the very workforce that makes you look good, and enables you to receive a bonus every year. You stole from us! You did your best to destroy the system, so it could be contracted out to the lowest bidder.

The difference between you and us is, all we ever wanted was our rights under law and statute. To be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

We, unlike yourselves will continue to be professional, will not be petty, will be respectful and diligent. We will put safety first. We will regulate, not pretend we have customers, using a failed business plan. We will make air travel better than it has ever been. We will work with you in a real partnership regardless of how wretched you have treated us in the past. We will recruit, train, and retain our highly trained professionals. We will compensate them justly and according to incredibly difficult job they do daily.

But mostly we will forgive you, this time for your transgressions.






But don't think for one second we will ever forget how you acted. Your history will be one of embarrassment and disdain. If you think we will ever let you destroy our amazing profession again, then you are sadly mistaken.



Angry Fokker

Solidarity is not just a catch phrase !!!!!!!!!

I belong to an Aviation organization. I have been a proud member for over 21 years. It seems when times get tough, our current leadership would prefer to just bury their heads in the sand. We have two former officials that our in dire need of our help. They are involved in a law suit that is paramount to free speech, in my opinion. The membership voted to help these individuals, and yet our leadership refuses to follow the direction of our delegates. This is contrary to our bylaws.

Solidarity is the back bone of organized labor. Strength in numbers is the only way a workforce can level the playing field in negotiations and the protection of their members. Without solidarity our organization is powerless and weak. I have been sickened by this lack of fortitude by the leadership of this association. We have lost site of what is important. Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Taking care of one another. Supporting each other in good times and in bad. The people in my profession know exactly who I am talking about.




To these individuals, if you continue to refuse to comply with your supreme body, if you continue to let our brothers hang in the wind, then my friends this organization is doomed, and you are sadly mistaken if you think I will stand idle and let you continue with this travesty.




Angry Fokker

A little humor on Sunday

VIAGRA WHO NEEDS STINKING VIAGRA! NOW THAT THERE IS FUNNY, I DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE. ENJOY!

Farwell and good nite Mitch Mitchell

Just one week after a Hendrix reunion concert at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles the late great Mitch Mitchell is gone. Mitch died in his sleep in Portland at the young age of 61. Why is it that most all of the greatest drummers have left us so soon? I guess now the contest can finally be judged. Who is the greatest rock drummer? Is it, John "Bonzo" Bonham, Keith Moon , or Mitch, well now the angels can finally decide.



If we don't make this little time on earth a precious as possible and make every moment count, then my friends we are all sadly mistaken.

Angry Fokker

Is depleteing the Senate for the cabinet the answer?

There are 18 million people that think I am wrong, but Hilliary on short list for Secretary of State?
I am not so sure this is the change I thought was coming. Is this pay back for her support in the election? Is Hilliary the best choice? I am not sure on any of those for mentioned questions. The problem is two fold in my opinion, one another Washington insider, and two a Clinton in the White House again. This is just more fuel for the fire, for the lie mongering GOP propaganda machine.

I am not saying Hilliary wouldn't do a great job, she just carries too much baggage. I don't really think that she can answer the 72 questions asked of any other would be Obama Cabinet member, and pass with flying colors.

Do we really want to lose another Senator? I really would like 60 for the Veto proof/Filibuster proof majority. But that's just me, "Mr. Vegas". I really want to hear what you think on this issue.

Maybe Barrack is so confident about his ability to cross party lines, that this is not even an issue.
Bill Richardson would be my first choice, if I were King of the forest, not Prince, not Duke, not Earl.

The three post I am personally most concerned about are, Secretary of Transportation, FAA Administrator, but mostly Secretary of Defense. Who do you think will get the nod in these three post?

I like Jane Garvey for Secretary of Transportation. FAA administrator someone with a vast knowledge of aviation, especially Air Traffic. For Secretary of Defense, I want Colin Powell.

Leave me a line about your three choices.







Change for the sake of change is never a good thing, but change is what got you the White House Mr. President elect, so please give the people what you promised , because if you don't, than my new friend you are sadly mistaken.


Angry Fokker

Selective Capitalism and the burden on the middle class.

It's seems every time things go south for a major corporation, out goes their hands for help. Our car manufacturers are in dire straights, why? Partly because of a failure to keep up with a changing world market, partly with a failure to get off fossil fuels, but mostly from the cost of health care for their workforce. Again we go back to pay me now or pay me later. The next administration must come up with a viable Health care fix. It is paramount.

But why do we insist upon bailing out these companies? I believe it's the cost of being the biggest baddest "Martha Fokkers" on the block. To keep the brilliant minds in the corporations that build our defense technology comes with a huge price tag. This price has been saddled upon the middle class for years. Corporations are just that and end to a means, make money, create wealth for their share holders, and board of directors. If America won't pay, then who will? One of our enemies, of course. It's this fear that has a strong hold in this country. It keeps us right where these huge corporations want us, in a perpetual state of fear and anxiety.

So how do we break this vicious cycle? We quit trying to be the world police and start taking care of our own people. For once we lead by example. We quit being the "Democracy of Hipocracy" and become the gold standard, once again.

We can no longer afford the huge burden of cost plus bids for technology that might not ever work, NEXTGEN is a prime example.

It's obvious that these mega-corporations will not care how much they destroy this country. They will bleed us dry to the very last drop. Karl Marx said it well," Corporate greed will destroy Capitalism", I believe these words to be true. Just as his Utopian idea of Communism will never work because of mankind's inability to allow true equality for all.





So my friends if you don't think we need to step back from the world stage and fix our ailing Democracy from within, then my friends you are sadly mistaken.


Angry Fokker

I am only going to tell you once !

Now you tell me who is not tough enough to run this country!

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY !!!!!

To all those who served thank you. This day is for you. For all our Brothers and Sisters that paid the ultimate price we miss you ,and think about you always. To my beloved Marines past and present, Semper Fi !!!!!!! Goodnite Chesty Puller where ever you are?

As wars come to an end, America often forgets it's Veterans. We must not fail our Veterans this time! Even in the last Gulf War Veterans are still fighting for simple things like, health care, counseling, and their basic Gi benefits.

Not just our Government, but the citizens of this great country forgot the Veterans from the Vietnam war.

The fact that Congress never declared war doesn't give us the right to discount the price many paid, and are still paying for that horrible war.

As our Veteran's return from Iraq they will need help to re-adjust. Many of our young servicemen and women have served three, even four, tours of duty.

We must not forget these men and women ever!!!!!!

And most importantly to our new President and Congress, don't try to justify war by playing by some sort of rules, (I.E.The Geneva Convention) This in my humble opinion, is just mans way of trying to give the most uncivil act between mankind a little civility. A selfish way for those who send our sons and daughters to kill or be killed to get some sleep.

War is absolutely the last option in times of conflict. It cannot be a choice made rashly, or in anger, or in fear. It must be the end all, do all , for mankind. Only when nothing else on this earth will save our people, should we even consider war as an option.

War is a win at all cost endeavor, not to be taken lightly, or tried to be made civil.
There is absolutely nothing civil about war. It is the most horrible thing man can do to man.






So please take five seconds out of your busy day and thank a Veteran, because if you don't think they deserve this simple act of kindness, then my friends, you are sadly mistaken.


Angry Fokker

Do Republicans always eat their young ????

Faster than a pit bull attacks a three year old, the GOP has decided to throw the new face of their party under the bus. Oh the Grand old Party, you right-wing, self righteous, jholes. It's not bad enough that you lost the election, but now you sink to even lower, lows.

You fleece the American people, you stoop to any level to win, you probably smoke dope, talk bad about Jesus, kick puppies, bash gays, burn the flag, goose step on Sundays, and lie, cheat, and steal from the collection plate.

Oh wait, those are the new core values of the GOP. I forgot to add, spend money like you have a diamond mine up your ass, and a money tree in the back yard.

When you sacrifice all your values to win, you lose. Do you get it yet, morons?

When Senator Steven's is not allowed to serve his term, and the GOP whippin girl appoints herself to the Senate, then what?

IT'S ON BITCHES, THAT'S WHAT!

Hell hath no fury as a woman scorned. You think that Liberman was a turn coat? The whippin girl will turn faster than a naked fang-banger in the HBO series Trueblood. Welcome to the Democratic party Sarah, NOT!

I hear that fucktard Hasselbeck might be looking for a new gig. There is a face for yah, good enough for me to poop on! Another Nazi Republican youth, with no mind of her own, and a mouth bigger than Dollie's bra.

It's time to heal, don't worry why you lost. You lost because, America has had it with your religious right wing bullshit. You lost because, Karma finally bit you right on the ass. You lost because, the youth of America won't ever support your party. You lost because, organized labor was not going to be trampled for another 8 years. You fucking lost, get over it, go back to your coffin, or what ever dark hole you crawled out of, and just stay there forever.





If you don't think the Republican party needs to return to middle, and act in good faith in a bi-partisan effort to fix this country, then my friends I believe you are sadly mistaken.


Angry Fokker

Congratulations Mr. President Elect

ALL THAT VOLUNTEERED THEIR PRECIOUS TIME.


I WOULD ESPECIALLY LIKE TO THANK BOB AND VALERIE BUTTERWORTH FOR THEIR UNDYING SUPPORT. WITHOUT THE EFFORTS OF THE "NATCA BOOTS ON THE GROUND PROGRAM" THIS ELECTION MIGHT HAVE BEEN LOST.

MR. PRESIDENT THE ROAD AHEAD WILL BE HARD AND LONG, BUT WITH PERSEVERANCE AND UNDYING TENACITY WE WILL OVERCOME.





IF WE DON'T AS ONE RACE , THE HUMAN RACE, COME TOGETHER AND FIX OUR AILING DEMOCRACY , THEN MY FRIENDS THIS ISN'T THE AMERICA THAT I KNOW AND LOVE.

ANYTHING LESS WOULD BE A TRAGEDY, AND FRANKLY ANYONE WHO DOES NOT REACH OUT THEIR HAND IN HOPE TO ANOTHER, IN BROTHERHOOD AND SOLIDARITY, IS SADLY MISTAKEN.


ANGRY FOKKER

That's how you concede with class!

Well done Senator McCain! Although on many issues we are polar opposites, your concession speech was Patriotic, Heart felt, and truly one of a great American.

I was proud of you and our country at that moment. Every time the crowd booed, you calmed them down, thanked them for the honor of their support. You were truly gracious and heroic in your love for our country. I was truly impressed by your commitment to our 44th President, Barrack Obama.


To concede with that kind of grace and respect for your opponent, is truly admirable. Even though, I gave all I could, every day to defeat you in your endeavor, I have a new found respect for your commitment to getting America back on track. We must have a Bi-partisan meeting in the middle for the greater good.

The fight has just begun Senator, we must restore our country to it's former greatness.

Americans have spoken loudly and clearly.
IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE, LET THE HEALING BEGIN.

If we don't come together as one nation regardless of politics we will fail.





If you don't believe change is a coming, then my friends you are sadly mistaken.


Angry Fokker

The Happy Dance

Grant , Allen, BJ, Marcel, Troy, and 14,000 of our Brothers and Sisters doing the Happy Dance.

Let the healing begin. Good job America!!!!!!

Watch as every ethnic background does the happy dance for OBAMA!!!!!!!!

Real Hope for a Real Change !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's election day. I woke up this morning without the alarm clock. That in itself on my day off is unprecedented. I was as excited as a child on Christmas morning. The wife and I got up, drove to our polling site and cast our votes for change. Afterwards we grabbed a cup of Joe, a quick high five, and not a word was spoken. It was a very surreal feeling, one of excitement and hope. Never in my life have I been so proud ,by simply exercising my right to vote.

I say let the healing begin! Let's take America back !!!!!!!! This is a day that we all can stand proud! Whatever the outcome, we must unite, and fix this broken Democracy!

To what ever higher power controls these things, if you can't deliver me a President, then please give me a veto proof majority in the Senate and the House.

I pray we all can come together and unite for the common good once and for all.

If you voted, thank you. If you didn't, well please don't have the audacity to ever complain, you gave up that right when you failed to vote.

In conclusion, to whomever wins, this is our Democracy, you work for us, please don't let us down again.





My friends if you don't think that one man, or one vote has the power to change, then I truly believe you are sadly mistaken.


Angry Fokker

THE PRECIOUS MIDDLE !!!!!!!!

We've been so far right in this country for so long that, liberal is now almost a moderate position. How could we let this happen? In one of the most educated countries in the world we allow certain groups to pull the wool over our eyes. Are we naive, gullible, to trust worthy, or just lazy? I say all four.

We need to end partisan politics and get to the task of saving this Democracy. Both parties must come to the middle. We must have a bi-partisan, put the politics aside, meeting in the middle. All party agenda's must sit on the sidelines until we come together and bring the United States back to it's former greatness. We can no longer afford to let the Senate cripple our nations law makers. The House must be getting tired of doing all the heavy lifting. The House time and time again has passed legislation only to see their friends in the Senate quiver in fear over the mere possibility of a filibuster or veto threat.

The Senate has been frozen in fear and cowardice for much too long. The Senate's inaction has reflected poorly on the House's approval rating. The Senate deserves the poor approval rating they have earned it. not the House.

The Senate must force this lame duck President to veto legislation, and make the minority
filibuster.

Then the rest of the Senate must call out their counterparts. The Senate must step up and clean house in the Senate. The Senate's inaction in the Steven's and Craig issues are part of the problem. It's time for the Senate to lead by example, step up, and help fix this country. To all members of the Senate, you have been an anchor much too long, get off your collective asses and do the job we are paying you for.








If you don't think we must all step up and get involved to fix this Nation, then my friends you are sadly mistaken!!





Angry Fokker

Just Vote !!!!!!

The alternative could be?

Racism what's Racism?

As a man in a bi-racial marriage, I see racism on a daily basis. Many people don't realize my wife is Black and Japanese. They say and do things that really just piss me off. I don't think that many White's truly understand how racist they are, and don't even know it. It's very simple, any stereotype or joke is inappropriate, most are hurtful, and rude. Don't assume because you are around your own race you can say anything. This goes for all races.

The pigment of one's skin is based genetically on where your ancestors came from. Through thousands and thousands of years of evolution pigmentation evolved depending on the amount of sunlight in the region. It's that simple.

I have seen the RNC ( Republican National Committee) exploit racism in this Presidential race. It's ugly and contrary to law. John McCain and Sarah Palin have used every trick in the book to discredit Barrack Obama.

They used robo-calls calling Barrack a terrorist. They told Americans that Barrack is a Muslim. What, the Republican party doesn't believe in freedom of religion? The corner stone belief that brought our founding fathers to a brave new world.

They chant Barrack Obama, "kill him at rallies." The Secret Service stands by and allows this hatred and racism.

They accused him of having the same beliefs of his pastor. Guilt by association. I thought we were all innocent until proven guilty in a court of law by a jury of our peers.

It's not Justice, "it's Just us" said Richard Prior for the blacks in this country when it comes to lack of justice.

Racism isn't gone in this country, it's just lying dormant, hidden in the dark corners and fringes of society waiting for the right time to come out into the light. John McCain and Sarah Palin have stood by and allowed this behavior. They have used a fake working class guy named "Joe the Plummer." That's not even his name, and he's not a plummer.

John McCain and Sarah Palin have embraced racism. They have decided to win at any cost. They have thrown the law, humanity , and dignity to the wayside. Is dividing our country, promoting racism, lying to the American public anyway to start a Presidency? Absolutely not! If you have to sacrifice all your principles to get into office then what do you have left? Nothing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The RNC has acted in a deplorable manner, that in my opinion is contrary to
law.

If the Religious right is majority of the republican party , how can you claim to be a Christian and bare false witness against another? You can't, unless your a bunch hypocritical charlatans. How dare you judge anyone. If you so easily choose to throw your core values to the wind, then how can we trust you in any elected government position?


I hope that someday, like the good Dr. King, we can truly let our children come together in peace and brotherhood.

Hatred, Racism, are not inherent traits in humans. These are learned prejudice's. It's passed down from generation to generation. Isn't it time to break these chain's of hate?








If you don't think that Barrack Obama is the face of change and hope that this country needs, then my friends I truly believe, you are sadly mistaken.


Angry Fokker