Sunday, May 31, 2009

Is Obama closing GOP leaning car dealers?

Whoa. Looks like we are talking a major fifth amendment violation here if this is true. Click on the title to see Mr Tapscott's article. Be sure to click on the Reuter's link in the article for more very important details (Plan to Ax Dealers Not Chrysler's Decision.)

The way I see it we have two huge problems here. The first is that apparently only Republican-leaning car dealerships are being closed. At least that is what it looks like at this point, as democratic-leaning car dealerships are staying open. The transparency as to why this is the case is noticably lacking. Chicago style politics at work?

The second, and even more enormous, problem is that of the fifth amendment violation. The fifth amendment states "no person shall be...deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." Forcing dealerships to close and then sell their assets to companies the government chooses to stay open is just plain wrong. It is time for us all to wake up and recognize that this is a direct, flagrant violation of Constitutional fifth amendment rights! Our forefathers would have called it tyranny! If you own a dealership that is about to be closed, consider a lawsuit to fight for your rights. The rest of us need to contact our reps immediately and demand an investigation.

We can't just lay down and let this happen. We have to fight for our rights! Stay vigilant and keep up the pressure!

Update on Recovery Act Lobbying Rules: New Limits on Special Interest Influence

Click on the title to read Mr Eisen's blog from the White House concerning limits on special interest groups influence on the spending of porkulus funds. Remember to pay close attention to the words "merit decision making." There is nothing stated in this blog about criteria to guide decision making, nor is there anything written about who will make the decisions. This leaves the door wide open for corruption at the deepest level. It is becoming more obvious by the day that as far as this administration is concerned transparency only applies to what they want us to see. With this administration it is critically important that we pay attention to what is hidden beneath pretty words. Contact your reps today and demand that they insist on accountability for merit decision making for stimulus projects!! Keep up the pressure on your reps--let them know you demand accountability for merit decision making for stimulus projects!!

Tea Party, Kernersville, NC

One of my goals with this blog is to post information and articles about tea parties nation wide. This one was held in Kernersville, NC between Greensboro and Winston-Salem. The movement is growing by the day! There are the naysayers who believe this movement isn't working. I have an idea. Let's not tell them just how well it is working. Our numbers are growing and we are becoming a force to be reckoned with! Forward, march!

White House Will Cut Off Criticism of Porkulus

More about cutting off criticism of stimulus projects from Hot Air. Lots of great comments attached that are worth your attention. And we must all pay close attention now to keep from losing our rights and freedoms!

Saturday, May 30, 2009

White House Moves to Restrict Criticism of Stimulus Projects

Lovers of freedom and the Constitution look alive! The First Amendment has sustained yet another assault. Click on the title to get the details and it would behoove you to read it carefully. Mark Tapscott, the author states that "the key passage is the reference to expanding regulation from registered lobbyists to "anyone else exerting influence on the process. We concluded this was necessary under the unique circumstances of the stimulus program." I agree with Mr Tapscott when he says that when the government allows restriction of politcal expression in one small specialized area, eventually that area will expand to the point where "all political expression regarding all policy will become subject to government regulation." Regardless of how you feel about lobbyists and special interest groups, there is no doubt that restricting their speech is a flagrant violation of First Amendment rights. This is unacceptable and should be challenged at all levels.

Although I agree with Mr Tapscott that this is a key passage, I found another key, and maybe even more ominous, passage in Mr Eisen's blog as well. Mr Eisen states that "following the OMB's review, the Administration has decided to make a number of changes to the rules that we think make them even tougher on special interest and more focused on merits-based decision making." First of all, what exactly do they mean by merits-based decision making? Where are the parameters for the decision making process? Who exactly will make the decision? What rules should petitioners follow to make sure their requests are in compliance? There are no answers to these questions in Mr Eisen's blog, leaving one to assume that either they have critera written down somewhere that they have no intention of ever revealing or that they will simply do whatever Mr Obama wants at the time. Either way it is dangerous. Carter Wood from Shopfloor writes in his update to this article that "the restrictions are ambiguous enough that a lobbyist or other petitioner won't be sure how to fully comply. So if someone runs afoul of White House officials, a phone call to a news outlet or a friendly prosecutor can punish the offender. Ambiguous rules plus capricious application equals negative rule of law." A dangerous, slippery slope indeed.

To me this is a classic example of how tyranny starts, in subtle ways and in areas small enough not to be noticed right away. The rules and policies are ambiguous on purpose, usually written in broad pretty language so as to distract people from seeing their true intent. This government is counting on us not paying attention to what is really going on. We must stay aware and vigilant because once tyranny starts it spreads quickly. It is up to us to recognize it and stop it. Read the article, and then contact your reps to insist for an accounting of the administration's merit decision making process concerning stimulus projects.

Monday, May 25, 2009

The Protest of a Patriot

Click on the title to read the article. Regardless of how you feel about Clifford Asness and other CEO's and bankers who have been bailed out by the government, the bottom line is that when the government is running our businesses, telling us how much money we will earn and what products we will make that is tyranny. When leaders create an environment where people are afraid to speak out that is tyranny. We must pay attention to what is happening with these CEO's and bankers. Their fate could be ours one day. Perhaps now would be a good time to recall that the reason why our forefathers wrote the Declaration of Independence, fought the Revolutionary War, and created the Constitution was to defend our country from tyranny. We must wake up to the fact that our rights and freedoms are in grave danger because of our failure to recognize tyranny when we see it!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Obama Plans June 6th Health Care Kickoff

Click on the title for details on how Obama supporters will kick off their upcoming healthcare campaign on June 6th. They will be holding small group meetings, neighborhood gatherings, hoping to win us over one person, one conversation at a time. If you can, get yourself an invitation to one of those small group or neighborhood meetings and participate in the conversation (that is, if they let you). But don't go unprepared. Check out sites such as www.CPRights.org to learn more about socialized medicine and patient rights so you can dialog about why government run medicine isn't a good idea. Learn about cost effective freemarket solutions in Stuart Brownings Health Care Reform Series at www.freemarketcure.com so that you can demonstrate there are better ways than socialized medicine to achieve reform. Better yet, hold your own small group meetings and conversations about free market health care reform. There are excellent tools and videos on both these web sites for just that purpose. Above all--and this is most important--email, call and fax your reps demanding they find private sector and free market solutions to health care. We don't have much time--the deadline of July 31st is just around the corner!

Memphis Tea Party

The Memphis Tea Party will take place on Thursday, July 2 from 6:00 PM to *8:00 PM, at Audubon Park at the corner of Southern and Perkins Extended, across the tracks from Oak Court Mall. Parking is available at the Mall. Go to the website www.thememphisteaparty.com for more details.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

US Debt Clock

Click on the title for a really cool visual of the US debt. Or it would be really cool if it weren't really really frightening! Obama has admitted that our country is "out of money" but he still thinks the answer is to spend more money and create more debt. It is as if he is thinking " so what if the country doesn't have any money? The taxpayers do--I'll get it from them! I know let's start with those making over 250,000 a year. They have plenty of money. Oh-oh! All those high paying jobs went away when corporations, banks and companies closed. Now what'll I do? I know! We'll just have to go to the middle class even though I promised their taxes wouldn't be raised. Oh-oh! Look what happened! All those people lost their jobs when the banks, corporations and companies closed. Well we'll just have to get it from poor people even though they don't have any money at all. There have to be some taxpayers out there with money! We will hunt them down and bleed them dry til we get it! My programs have to work no matter what!!" Ok ok I'll stop now--you get my drift. I admit get carried away when I think about Obama's version of trickle down economics. The bottom line is that everyone in America needs to think about where the money will come from--us, the taxpayers--before we support any new programs. It is up to us to put the brakes on his runaway spending train! We need to contact our reps and let them know we won't tolerate massive debt and reckless spending! The more people who speak up the better chance they will listen but we need to act fast--we don't have much time!

Friday, May 22, 2009

Cap and Trade Bill Passes House Committee

Dennis Whitfield from the American Conservative Union just sent out an email concerning the massive energy tax increase called "Cap and Trade." According to Mr Whitfield this bill passed out of committee yesterday on almost a party line vote. Now it heads to the floor of the House and to the Senate. Apparently the Dems are hoping to accomplish this during the Memorial Day weekend when they figure most of us will be paying more attention to barbeques, beaches and parades than the doings on Capitol Hill. The Dems have called in their heavy hitter, Al Gore, to mobilize the Senate and Congress to push this bill through. Liberals such as Congressman Eliot Engle (D-NY) consider Al Gore "the guru" of climate change!! Yes that's right, Al Gore, who stands to profit the most from this. According to conservative Joe Barton (R-TX and member of the House Committee that passed this bill) "one estimate puts the price per family of four at $29,373 over 10 years. Another estimate is that it will raise electricity rates 90 percent after adjusting for inflation, boost gasoline prices 74 percent and natural gas prices 55 percent !!! Lost jobs, soaring energy costs can't deter Democrats from advancing this radical global warming plan." We can't just lay down and let this bill pass without a fight. We must speak up and make our voices heard! Now is the time everyone to IMMEDIATELY email, call and fax your reps. Let them know if they vote for this bill there will be a day of reckoning in 2010. Realize that this bill is a HUGE tax on all Americans. The Dems know it and do not care. They are determined to pass it anyway no matter what. We a lot of work ahead of us and only a few days to accomplish it. The Dems are counting on you to be asleep at the switch. They are moving quickly hoping no one will catch on. WE MUST STAY VIGILANT. WE MUST KEEP UP THE PRESSURE. Make those phone calls, send those emails and faxes and have a great holiday weekend!

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Axelrod Compares Prejean to a Dog

What is it about beautiful women that causes people to want to attack them? Is it jealousy? A sense of inadequacy? Fear? Just a desire to destroy? Or is it simply the desire to control her and put her in her place? In Mr. Axelrod's world it isn't enough to disagree with your opponent. You must disagree and destroy your opponent, especially if your opponent is a beautiful woman who is not afraid to stand up for her beliefs. The greatest weapon used against women is not a gun or a knife but words, especially cruel words directed at appearance and intelligence. Those who use words as weapons know how well they can work and indeed many a woman has been brought down sometimes just by a few words. But when I look at Ms Prejean and others like her I realize how tough and strong this next generation of women has become. They seem to have no fear of name calling and words used against them. You can call them all the names you want Mr Axelrod. They are not afraid of you. You cannot destroy them. They are here to stay.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Obama Calls For Understanding in Notre Dame Speech

This is stone cold outrageous. In his commencement speech at Notre Dame today, Obama called for understanding...to have open hearts...open minds...toward the abortion issue. This is the height of arrogance! Essentially he is asking those who feel abortion is morally wrong--that it is murder--to change their minds, to be more accepting, to fall in line with his beliefs. Well Mr Obama, you can stick it in your ear. You and the Notre Dame officials that invited you are so determined to be politically correct that you can't see that your pro abortion stance does women and men far more harm than good. How tragic!

Obamas Lived Beyond Their Means

My My My what have we here? Click on the title above to see how the Obamas really live. If the Obamas and the Bidens can't live within their means how can they dare to presume to tell the rest of us we have to? No wonder Obama has no problem with huge debt and spending policies. He lives that way himself!!

Biden Carries Heavy Debt

Wow...living beyond our means a little aren't we Mr Biden? Another case of saying one thing and doing another. Click on the title for details.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

California prototype for Obama's Policies?

Click on the title to see how California is a reflection of how Obama's policies would work for America. Pretty interesting...and scary...

Obama's Socialized Health Care Plan

Click on the title to see an excellent video about whether or not health care is truly a right. It is great that we are seeing more of this on the internet because this is a crucial debate that needs to happen among all Americans not just the Washington elite.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Obama's Health Care Rationing

So he finally admits the truth about his health care plan that he didn't want to quite unveil during his campaign. Click on the title to read the editorial. Obama sure has a sweet pretty way of speaking ugly truths. As a nurse practitioner, I find his words particularly chilling and insulting when he says "there's always going to be an asymmetry of information between patient and provider...and part of what I think the government can do effectively is to be an honest broker in assessing and evaluating treatment options." He's gotta be kidding right?? I mean, does he honestly think the government would do a better job than our doctors and nurses in providing care and explaining our treatment options? The answer is...yes he does. Not only that he is perfectly poised and fully prepared to foist the government on us as our ultimate primary health care provider. Once his plan goes into effect, our doctors will no longer be our partners in our care...they will simply be minions carrying out the wishes of the government. But as bad as this is, it isn't the worst. The worst is the rationing of care that will ultimately be the result of this plan. Those of us who are baby boomers should pay close attention to what he has to say about the aging and chronically ill--"I think there is going to have to be a conversation that is guided by doctors, scientists, ethicists. And then there is going to have to be a very difficult democratic conversation that takes place. It is very difficult to imagine the country making these decisions just through the normal political channels." Make no mistake, health care rationing is part of the deal Obama wants us to swallow, hook, line and sinker. He has sweetened it with pretty words, hoping to gently lead us to the truth and hoping we won't really think about what he is saying. We as Americans must wake up to what is happening and think about the true meaning of his words. We must understand that rationing ultimately will be part of government solution to health care and we MUST ACT NOW to stop it from happening. This is our only chance. The deadline is July 31st. Contact your reps and let them know that you are not fooled by Obama's pretty words. Say NO to rationing!

Health Care For All

Click on the title for details. Again don't be fooled. Remember that health care for all must be paid for somehow. No one is talking about how such a plan will be financed for the long haul. These are questions you must insist be addressed when communicating with your reps. According to this article the deadline is July 31st so no time to lose!

What Price Health Care?

Today the Senate Finance Committee is meeting to discuss options for expanding insurance coverage. Click on the title to get the details. Be sure to click on the enclosed link in the article to look at the slides they are using to guide their discussions. It is crucial that we as Americans be aware of what is going on. The future of American health care is today in the hands of a few senators. They literally have the power to chart the course that could change our health care system forever. We need to open our eyes and understand what those changes will mean. One critical point to understand right now is that Obama ultimately will not keep the promise he made during his campaign, that American who like the insurance plan they have can keep it. We may be able to for the short term but over the course of time we will have to revert to government run care due to the cost. Read the article to understand why this is the case. Mr Capretta explains it better than I can. We as Americans must understand that the Obama plan is a prelude to socialized medicine. There is no other path it can travel. Don't buy the line that everything can stay the same. It can't. It won't. Obama knows this, and that's just what he wants. We must act now with all possible speed. Those of us with senators on the Finance Committee need to bombard their offices with emails, faxes and phone calls TODAY saying NO to government run health care and insisting they find a private sector solution. The rest of us need to contact our reps to tell them to say NO to government run health care. Keep up the pressure!!

Thursday, May 14, 2009

We Can't Afford A Public Health Plan

Click on the title to see the article. I couldn't have said it better myself!

Islam on Campus

Click on the title to read an excellent article about the Muslim Student Association. If you are in college chances are there are student groups such as the Muslim Student Association on your campus. If so, you probably have noticed that they claim to want to further a positive image of Islam. But you need to listen very closely to their message and be very aware that their agenda is not peaceful, tolerant or understanding at all. Such groups know that they have the right to free speech and religion on their side. They will use these rights to promote a religion of intolerance and hate. Do not blindly accept their message in the name of cultural tolerance. Challenge it. Ask their members if they would be as tolerant of Christianity as they expect you to be of Islam. Ask them if you would be allowed to wear a necklace with a cross or to display a Bible in your dorm room if you were an exchange student in their country. If not, ask them why not? Ask them if they would have free speech and religion in their own countries. Ask them how they can preach hatred against America and yet seem to enjoy the freedom of living here? Ask them how they can stand studying in a country that they seem to hate so much. If you ask these questions you may be quite shocked at the answers. Pay close attention to the remark in the article that one day there will be a Muslim in the White House and the US will be under sharia law. Make no mistake, this is the true aim of all Muslim organizations. Their concept of cultural exchange is that of one world under Islam. You will be called racist and intolerant if you challenge their views. Accept this and get over it. Learn to stand up for your beliefs or one day you may be living in a world that won't tolerate them.

Immigration Issues

I have posted a link below to NumbersUSA, a great website for immigration issues. Go to the website and click on "action buffet" and it will take you to a page where you can send free faxes on a wide variety of immigration issues. Sending faxes is a great way to quickly communicate with your reps. You can either send the pre-written fax or add your own personal touch. We need communication speed to stay ahead of how quickly things are happening in Washington DC and this website fits the bill perfectly!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Are The Elderly Cost Effective?

Click on the title to read an excellent article and see the video. I can't believe this is what Obama supporters had in mind when they voted for him. As Baby Boomers age, the elderly population is growing exponentially. If health care is rationed, who will take care of us? This article starkly admits that, if health care is rationed, the elderly will be left behind. My question is what will be the age cut off? Will our health care decisions be in the hands of bureaucrats or clinicians? Who will ultimately decide whether we live or die? Those of us over 50 need to take a hard look at what government run health care really means. It's all well and good to say rationing is necessary until it is you or your loved one that is affected. Contact your reps and take a stand against govt health care and rationing! Your life and the lives of those you love depend on the actions you take today!

Ed Meese: Constitution, High Court At Risk Under Obama

I don't think they make them like Ed Meese anymore. Click on the title above and check out the video. Write your reps and demand that they insist on impartiality instead of empathy as a first requirement for Supreme Court nominees. Our rights and freedoms are very much at stake!

Health Care Costs--The Numbers Don't Add Up

Click on the title for details, but even though health care groups are willing to cut costs, there are still a lot of loop holes. There is still no sign of a concrete plan to demonstrate how much it would all cost, who would pay for it and how. Contact your reps and let them know you don't want gov't run health care and that health care reform needs to seriously address the cost of care.

Democratic Edge Quietly Rusting?

Some interesting poll numbers. My how quickly things can change after an election! There is hope yet for conservatives and lovers of the Constitution. The key is to keep moving forward, create new goals and plans, and stay focused.

Greatest Cover Up in American History?

There are still questions as to whether or not Obama is a US citizen and much controversy surrounds the existence of a birth certificate. If indeed he proves not to be a citizen it would be a flagrant violation for him to hold office as President. The Constitution specifically states the President must be a US citizen. If you believe in the Constitution and you want "Certificate-Gate" to be investigated click on the title to see how you can help.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Greg Ball for Congress--New York

Click on the title and check out this website for Greg Ball , Republican, who is running for Congress to represent NY in 2010. He represents the kind of candidate we need to lead this country. He has strong moral values. He is a staunch supporter of constitutional rights. His position has been met with extreme opposition and even threats in the past; now many of those who once opposed him support him because of his views. Those of you who live in New York should definitely get to know him better. The rest of us need to look for similar candidates who support the Constitution, who have strong values, and who refuse to be intimidated by anything or anyone. Greg Ball for Congress 2010!
You've hit the nail on the head. It seems to almost be the mantra of America as of late.. to apologize for how badly we've treated the world; and yet we seem to be the only ones coming to the aid of victims of despotism, tyranny and people are still fleeing to this country because of the rights they would enjoy as citizen's.
Keep up the good work!

9/11 aerial photos

Click on the title to see some unbelievable photos of the WTC after 9/11. I agree with Roshanger--I am not sure either that we have the leadership that can keep this from happening again. Everyone in America should have these pictures and look at them everyday. We must never forget!

Sunday, May 10, 2009

2 Trillion in Health Care Savings!

Amazing! The Health Care Industry is just now figuring out they can cut costs! Click on the title for details. Too bad this wasn't their attitude years ago. We could have had reform a long time ago without the threat of socialized medicine looming over us. It still isn't clear though if such a plan can be sustained over the long haul without higher taxes and increased debt. We still need to stay on top of this and let our reps know we expect them to support private sector solutions that reduce costs, increase access, and provide quality care.

Should the Pope Apologize to Muslims?

Some Jordanian Muslim leaders want an apology from the Pope about some previous remarks he has made. Click on the title for more details. Although some are more conciliatory, others insist that nothing but an abject apology will do. Has any one else noticed a pattern here? Muslims are always wanting everyone, particularly Christians and Americans, to apologize but never apologize for any of their behaviors. Why is that? I believe we are deluding ourselves if we persist in thinking that Muslims only want apologies for bad behavior and that if we give those apologies that will make everything ok between us. What they truly want is for the rest of the world, by extending apologies, to admit that Islam is right. What they want from the Pope is for him to apologize for being Catholic, for being Christian. So what is the answer? First off, we need to realize that apologies for behavior alone won't work unless we are willing to concede that Islam is the right and true religion. To a Muslim, that would be the only true apology and atonement worthy of acknowledging. Secondly, we need to understand that we will probably never hear an apology for any behavior done in the name of Islam no matter how bad it may be, because to apologize would be tatamount to disavowing Islam. This is something hard for Westerners, particularly Christians to accept. We are taught from infancy to apologize for bad behavior and that apologies build bridges to understanding. We don't have to be of a particular faith to believe that apologies work. It is difficult for us to conceive that someone would want an apology but would not be willing to apologize in return. Finally, we don't want to be considered racist or intolerant for speaking out against Islam. This is the hardest thing for us to overcome but overcome it we must. The best weapon that Islamists have found is not nuclear weapons but our constitutional right to free speech and religion. They know how much we value it and they have learned to use it against us. They make demands, and we give in, all in the name of free speech and religion, and cultural tolerance. But their beliefs will never allow them to extend the same to us in return. So how do we proceed? First of all, we must stand up for our rights. We must learn that the more we apologize the more we will be expected to apologize and it will never end. If an apology is due, we need to focus on the behavior only and not allow ourselves to be distracted by anything else. Finally we must never apologize for our faith or for who we are. If we do, we are truly lost.

What You Can Do About "Hate Crimes" Legislation

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Want to try to make a difference? Want to forget about having a Big Mac meal for a day or those couple of Starbuck's coffees? Then check out the link above and consider sending ALL our US Senators a letter asking for them to vote against the current Hate Crimes (S.909) legislation. You will notice that this legislation establishes “special status” for crimes against a protected class – essentially making them out to be different from any crime against a group that is not defined in the legislation. This not only makes crimes against those of us who do not fit into the defined group less “criminal” but creates unique and stiffer penalties for crimes against these protected classes.

I am certain that if you are beaten by a person breaking into your house, you want them prosecuted to the full extent of the law. If you are a homosexual or transgender, that penalty is likely greater than that of the aforementioned victim. It is therefore discriminatory and goes against the very constitution we presume we are bound under.


In addition, Section 7 of the Hate Crimes Acts definition indicates both real and PERCEIVED offenses as being defined in the crime against a person who is under this protected class. Perception simply is not an empirical way to define a crime. You are perceiving my writing as you read this at the moment! And I dare say that each of the people reading have very different perceptions of this legislation and of my commentary. Would you want that view established in a court of law when you are being judged by that perception?

Read the arguments of the Republicans in the House as you consider your own actions:

· Rep. Virginia Foxx (R, NC) said HR 1913 will open a new category of “thought crimes” in America, moving us “down a slippery slope” to loss of freedom. She said such has happened under hate laws in Canada and Europe.

· Rep. Trent Franks (R, AZ) warned HR 1913 will end equality in America, giving special rights to federally favored groups such as homosexuals.

· Rep. Roy Blount (R, MO) echoed Foxx’s admonition that hate laws have taken away free speech in Canada and Europe.

· Rep. Steve King (R, IA) repeated the warning of his amendment in Judiciary last week, saying pedophiles and many other deviants will obtain special rights and protection under HR 1913.

· Rep. Mary Fallin (R, OK) referenced loss of free speech in Canada and Great Britain but also how the “Philly 11″ Christians were persecuted under Pennsylvania’s hate law.

· Rep. Foxx returned, saying a federal hate law would preempt the 10th Amendment which delegates most law enforcement to the states. She said the claim that Matt Sheppard was murdered because he was a homosexual was a “hoax;” he was killed, she said as the victim of a robbery.

· Rep. Louie Gohmert (R, TX) charged HR 1913 will divide America into groups of more favored versus less. He again cited USC Title 18, Section 2a, the foundation of HR 1913, which says anyone who through speech “induces” commission of a violent hate crime “will be tried as a principal” alongside the active offender. He said there is no “epidemic” of hate in America.

· Rep. King cited the American Psychiatric Association which lists 547 different kinds of paraphilia, or sexual deviancies. King said all of these would merit special federal protection under the class “sexual orientation” enshrined in HR 1913.

· Rep. Foxx testified, “This bill itself will spread fear and intimidation.” She was referring primarily to Christian/conservative critics of homosexuality, Islam, illegal immigrants, etc. Such critics from the pulpit or airwaves would be increasingly silenced under the hate law’s chill on free speech.

· Rep. Hastings (D, FL), a proponent of the hate bill, brazenly agreed that HR 1913 would give a galaxy of sexual perverts special protection. He said that under hate bill protection they will not “live in fear because of who they are.”

· One particularly striking argument was made by Rep. Randy Forbes (R, VA). He said if Miss California had slapped the homosexual judge who derided her on the stage (and across the internet) under HR 1913 she could be indicted as a “violent hate criminal,” facing a possible 10 years in prison. But, Forbes said, if the homosexual judge had slapped her, she would have had no special protection under HR 1913. His act would have been simple assault, a misdemeanor.

· The testimony of Rep. Todd Akins (R, MO) was also unique. He said HR 1913 would actually increase hate in America. He said the American people, including young people, recognizing that they are now second-class citizens, with homosexuals receiving special federal rights, can only resent (hate?) those who have rights and privileges above them. He also said that with the legal system already backed up, the federal hate law will create havoc within our legal system, requiring judges to also become “psychologists,” divining motives of offenders.

· Rep. Mike Pence (R, IN) said the FBI statistics show that, far from hate crimes increasing, they have steadily declined over the past 10 years. There is also no evidence that states are lax in hate law enforcement.

· Democrat testimony concluded with a special entry, followed by CSPAN camera, of Rep. Barney Frank (D, MA). He pooh-poohed the arrest of the Philly 11 Christians in 2004, saying that, although it was unjust, Republicans were irresponsible in not pointing out that the Christians were acquitted. Fortunately, Rep. Gohmert had the last word, indicating that the very fact that persons can and have been arrested for speech under state laws has a chilling effect on free speech. Gohmert tried to send the hate bill back to Judiciary for amendments but was overridden.

It is now time for all who love freedom to turn their full attention to defeat of the hate bill in the Senate, where Sen. Edward Kennedy just yesterday introduced his federal hate bill, S. 909, which is certain to be moving rapidly to a vote.

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Stop Obama Care--It Can Be Done!

Click on the above title to see a great article about the upcoming healthcare legislation. It contains talking points that can help you when communicating with your reps. It lists specific weaknesses that makes the plan extremely vulnerable to defeat. DO NOT ASSUME that passage of this bill is inevitable! It is still in the works, and we can still defeat it if we keep up the pressure on our reps. Bear in mind that there are moderate reps that have reservations about parts of this plan. The article lists them by name so if any of their constituents are reading this they should demand that these reps not support this bill and encourage their efforts to defeat it. The rest of us need to write to our reps and demand they stand up and defeat this bill. If it passes, it will make things worse for health care in this country. Let's get cracking on those letters and emails--there is no time to loose!

First Requirement Empathy

It seems Obama's first requirement for a Supreme Court Judge is--empathy. Empathy is the ability to share feelings and to understand another's emotions and feelings; in other words, the ability to put oneself in another's shoes, according to Wikipedia. The fact that Obama's top requirement is the ability to empathize should send chills up and down the spines of Americans. If a judge or justice is required to be empathetic, how can there possibly be any objective interpretation of the law? Without objectivity, a judge or justice could intrepret a law any way he or she wants to just because he or she empathizes with the victim or cause! I find it hard to believe that Obama went to Harvard Law School, or any law school for that matter, when he comes up with crazy stuff like this. All the more reason to write your reps demanding the top requirement be objectivity instead of empathy. To see what Michael Ramirez thinks about empathy, click on the title above to see a great cartoon. Then put the pressure on your reps to totally vet and scrutinize the next Supreme Court nominee.

Senator Hatch Warns Obama Not To Nominate Sotomayor

Aristotle once said "the law is reason free from passion." Judges are supposed to intrepret the law as it exists in its current form. They are not supposed to impose their own passions and opinions on the interpretation of the law. Senator Hatch is right to warn Obama not to nominate a judge who clearly uses her passions and opinions to influence interpretation of the law. We don't need legislators sitting on the bench. We need judges who will objectively and fairly intrepret the law. The powers that be appear to be anxious to have a judge in place by the time the next court convenes so we can expect the confirmation process to be speedy. It is important to let your reps know you won't tolerate a judge who isn't objective and fair. Start making your concerns known now!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Obama and the 9/11 families

Click on the title for an excellent article about Obama's decision to close Gitmo and his efforts to appease the 9/11 and USS Cole families. Just more evidence that this administration says one thing and does another. These families aren't buying Obama's duplicity. Don't you buy it either. Contact your senators and congressional reps and demand they stand against closing Gitmo. s

Lawmaker Defends Imprisoning Hostile Bloggers

Click on the above title to see the article which appears to be a good discussion of the issue of cyberbullying, censorship, and the Megan Meier Cyberbullying Act (HR 1966). This act is being introduced into Congress. The question I have is what is the definition of a "hostile" blogger that will ultimately be applied here? This lawmaker says it will not apply to those with politically incorrect or dissenting viewpoints. I would like to believe her. However the bill is so broadly written that it wouldn't be hard to make it apply to a wide variety of situations that could be perceived as hostile. Passed in its current form it could put us on the slippery slope to censorship. There is no doubt in my mind there needs to be a law against cyberbullying but the law needs to address the type of bullying Megan Meier was subjected to. What happened to her was a horrible tragedy and there needs to be an avenue for justice for anyone subjected to what she went through. Trust me, as the mother of a teenage daughter, I would have devoted my life to getting such a law enacted. However, the law needs to be written to address the specific issue at hand. If written too broadly it will negatively affect people who are simply exercising their right to free speech.

Pelosi lied? Knew about interrogations?

One wonders if there is anybody truthful left in the Senate and Congress these days. All effort should be made to vote Pelosi and others that persist in lying about this issue out of office in 2010. Time to clean house! Click on the title for details.

Karma Happens Mr President

Click on the above title to see a great political cartoon. Political cartoons are a permanent fixture in the life of any political figure, especially the President. It's something you just have to deal with and get used to. It is all a part of growing the thick skin you need to get through the day and to do the right thing. Time will tell if Obama is learning that it is all on him now. He has a lot to learn about how other nations see us. People have friends, states have interests. This cartoon is a sign of how important it will be for Obama to learn that it is not enough to be liked. As a leader it is just as important, if not more, to be respected. Our entire foreign policy depends on him learning this basic fact. Let's pray he "gets it" soon.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Organization Blast Healthcare Reform Fast Track Deal

Click on the above title and read more about how dems in congress are working to fast track healthcare legislation as early as this summer! This doesn't give us much time. Put your senators and congressional reps' phone number on speed dial--you will need it as things are happening very quickly. Flood their offices with phone calls and faxes demanding they stand up to the fast track deal!!