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Judge strikes down healthcare reform law | Reuters

2011-01-31T16:54:00.000-06:00

Judge strikes down healthcare reform law Reuters This decision was much broader than the Virginia one because the judge ruled that the individual mandate was unconstitutional and couldn't be separated from the rest of the bill. So basically the entire law is invalidated if this decision stands. It is almost a certainty that it will go to the Supreme Court now. The fireworks have already begun but in my humble opinion this was to be expected since Congress was crazy enough to pass this bill without making absolutely sure it was constitutional. This is what happens when bills are rushed through without reading them!

The Egyptian Unrest: A Special Report | STRATFOR

2011-01-29T17:10:00.002-06:00

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The Egyptian Unrest: A Special Report STRATFOR An in-depth report on the situation in Egypt from STRATFOR Global Intelligence. Things are very fluid there and it is hard to keep up with all of the news coming in. I will post anything that gives a good explanation of events and why things are happening. Please forgive me if I don't post the very latest information. It is hard for one little blogger to keep up!

One thing I will say is that we should all be very skeptical when we hear people call for Mubarak's overthrow. His overthrow would not be good for Egypt or for the rest of the world due to the huge power vacuum that would be left behind. He may be a dictator but he is better than the Taliban or any other radical Islamic group! We mustn't be influenced by those who would tell us otherwise especially if they are from CAIR or any other Muslim Brotherhood group. If Mubarak leaves, the door will be open for radical Islam to control the Middle East. Think you will feel good with the radical jihadists controlling all those lovely oil fields? I don't think so, especially since there is a ban on off shore drilling in this country!

Axelrod: President Obama Has “On Several Occasions Directly Confronted” Mubarak on Human Rights for the Past 2 Years “To Get Ahead of This” - Political Punch

2011-01-28T22:49:00.000-06:00

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Axelrod: President Obama Has “On Several Occasions Directly Confronted” Mubarak on Human Rights for the Past 2 Years “To Get Ahead of This” - Political Punch Ya gotta be kidding me. If anyone believes this I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. If it is true then his efforts certainly weren't very fruitful.

BBC: Egyptian Tanks Surround US, UK Embassies | World Threats

2011-01-28T22:19:00.000-06:00

BBC: Egyptian Tanks Surround US, UK Embassies World Threats Oh no....this can't be happening again. I remember the 1979 hostage crisis and it would be devastating to have to go through something like that again as a country. More to come.

Mideast Expert Phares: Egyptian Turmoil Could Push It Into Jihad hands

2011-01-28T19:27:00.001-06:00

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Mideast Expert Phares: Egyptian Turmoil Could Push It Into Jihad hands So we have a situation now where the Egyptian unrest could lead to a Muslim Brotherhood takeover. Egypt is one of our allies and it would be devastating to see it fall into jihadi hands. The question now is whether or not Mubarak will stay put as leader. Let's hope he does. The alternative is not pretty. It is very alarming and concerning that the Egyptian government turned off the internet. Nations the world over should take note as to what can happen whenwhen the government takes away communication freedom and access.

Obama Orders Study on Socialism - Chuck Norris - Townhall Conservative

2011-01-25T09:05:00.000-06:00

Obama Orders Study on Socialism - Chuck Norris - Townhall Conservative Looks like Obama has ordered a study of our current government to see if we have too many or too redundant regulations that could possibly slow economic growth or adversely affect American businesses. As with so many things in this administration, this executive order looks and sounds good on the surface. In fact there are some from both parties who think that this review is a good first step, as indicated in some of the articles below. But we are always left to wonder about Obama's true intentions especially when he orders the government to police itself without an outside, non-government independent audit. Now that we have a new congress we need to be very concerned about President Obama's executive power and closely scrutinize every executive order he signs. We have to be careful that we don't become so focused on the legislature that we miss critical executive decisions. We need to understand the importance of executive power and how it could be used against us. Now is the time to be even more vigilant because government by executive order is a clear path to dictatorship and most definitely unconstitutional.

Old media now asking "Where's the birth certificate??"

2011-01-21T08:12:00.000-06:00

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Old media now asking about birth certificate Well it took awhile but it looks like the mainstream media is finally taking a harder look at the birth certificate issue. Maybe we can finally get the birth certificate/eligibility issue resolved. This whole issue just shows that we need to put good old fashioned objective investigative reporting back in our media. A biased media that chooses political correctness over truth is a threat to freedom. Kudos to Joseph Farah from World Net Daily as well as to all the other journalists and bloggers who kept the issue alive even when it was politically incorrect and even dangerous at times to do so.

China on equal footing with US as Hu Jintao visits Washington | World news | The Guardian

2011-01-19T09:13:00.000-06:00

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China on equal footing with US as Hu Jintao visits Washington World news The Guardian This is from The Guardian, a newspaper in the United Kingdom. It is very interesting to see how Britain perceives this visit. Did you ever think you would see a headline like this in your lifetime? Things are happening very fast with China now. Keep your eyes open and learn as much as you can. More to come.

Newsmax - RepealObamacare

2011-01-18T08:02:00.000-06:00

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Newsmax - RepealObamacare Please sign this free petition from Newsmax to repeal Obamacare. We need as many people as we can to sign it and forward it on through twitter, facebook, and email. Let's get to work! No time to waste! Remember also to contact your congressmen and tell them to vote to repeal! The vote will be happening this week, probably tomorrow if there are no more delays so we need to keep up the pressure!

Time For a Constitutional Congress!

2011-01-17T08:39:00.001-06:00

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Time for a Constitutional Congress - Terry Paulson - Townhall Conservative It is time for a Constitutional Congress and a Constitutional America!! Everyone in America, ESPECIALLY our leaders, should have a basic knowledge of the Constitution--what it says and what it stands for. Basic civics along with the Constitution and Declaration of Independence need to be taught in schools again. Everyone should have a personal copy of the Constitution as well as other founding documents and be able to engage in at least a basic discussion on constitutional issues. Some of the articles below suggest that the Constitution is too confusing, shouldn't be binding, and is irrelevant for our times. However, it is a fact that our founding documents are the source and summation of our freedom and values. If we are to preserve these we must know and understand the documents from which they are derived. The fate of our nation depends upon citizens who know and understand her founding documents and system of government. Without such understanding we could very well wake up one day under an entirely new and much less freedom oriented government and legal system.

Elected Officials Flunk U.S. Constitution Quiz

2011-01-16T20:54:00.000-06:00

Elected Officials Flunk U.S. Constitution Quiz No wonder this country is in trouble. I pray for the day we start teaching basic civics in school again. Think that will happen? Call the weather channel and see if Hell has frozen over. Apparently that's when it will happen.

Sarah Palin: "America's Enduring Strength" on Vimeo

2011-01-12T09:06:00.000-06:00

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Sarah Palin: "America's Enduring Strength" on Vimeo Grace under fire! With all the heat she has taken recently one would expect a much more retaliative, angry statement. Kudos to Ms Palin for reminding us where our focus needs to be as a people and as a country. God bless America!

Some of the titles below would lead you to believe that Sarah "accuses," and "blasts" the media. The sites reference the above speech. I encourage you to listen to it and then tell me where she accuses or blasts anyone. Sounds to me like she is stating her case in a very ,matter-of-fact tone of voice. This situation reminds me of when I was a child and my father would verbally discipline me. I would tell him "stop yelling at me." He would say "I'm not yelling at you I am telling you what you need to hear!" It seems to me that media pundits percieve Sarah is yelling at them when she is really telling them what they need to hear. They react like children saying she accuses and blasts them. All I can say is that if I had been in Sarah's place, the media would have learned the real meaning of the words "accuse" and "blast!"

Leave comments please and tell me what you think.

Charles Krauthammer - Constitutionalism

2011-01-08T08:03:00.001-06:00

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Charles Krauthammer - Constitutionalism It is amusing and at the same time sad to think of Republicans and Democrats fighting about who owns the flag or the Constitution because all of us as Americans should think of ourselves as owners of both!! Have we drifted so far from our founding principles that we have forgotten this? Mr Krauthammer makes some great points as to why the Constitution is still relevant for American politics and jurisprudence. It was wonderful to hear the Constitution read by Congress this week. Now let's hope they truly take it to heart when crafting legislation. And let's hope all Americans heart and hold their representatives accountable to the founding documents of our country. We must always remember that we ignore the Constitution at our peril.

Congress Rediscovers the Constitution - WSJ.com

2011-01-05T07:51:00.000-06:00

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Roger Pilon: Congress Rediscovers the Constitution - WSJ.com The first order of business in the House on Thursday will be a reading aloud of the Constitution. A simple reading will not solve all our problems. But hopefully hearing the words written by our Founding Fathers will remind our congressmen that legislation must be rooted firmly in the Constitution, our law of the land.

Are Lame Duck Sessions of Congress Unconstitutional? « Hot Air

2010-12-19T16:40:00.000-06:00

Are Lame Duck Sessions of Congress Unconstitutional? « Hot Air If not maybe they should be. Quack quack!

DREAM Act cloture fails, 55-41 « Hot Air

2010-12-18T20:25:00.000-06:00

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DREAM Act cloture fails, 55-41 « Hot Air Thank God we got this one. I now no longer have a knot in my chest that made me feel like I was having a heart attack. If an ECG had been done on me earlier this morning before the vote it probably would have looked like this picture! Let's hope for a better legislative year in 2011. I don't think my poor heart can take another one like 2010.

As for DADT, I am no fan of the repeal but it is a done deal now. It is time to sort out once and for all if gays will be able to serve openly and successfully in the military. Many of our finest troops are gay and they deserve a chance. But if this fails the damage to the military will be immeasurable. I hope our leaders realize this and are prepared to shoulder the consequences.

Grandma Got Molested At The Airport--Cute! Enjoy!

2010-12-18T19:46:00.000-06:00

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Virginia's Central Challenge to Health Care Law - FoxNews.com

2010-12-13T17:47:00.000-06:00

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Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Virginia's Central Challenge to Health Care Law - FoxNews.com A very important ruling on the constitutionality of Obamacare. Let's hope we have more rulings like this. Of course it didn't take long for the smear campaign to begin against the judge who struck it down. See the article list below. More cases to come.

U.S. flight crew held by foreign authorities for 'insulting' Chavez

2010-12-13T17:37:00.000-06:00

U.S. flight crew held by foreign authorities for 'insulting' Chavez Wow! Be careful what you say in foreign countries. Be sure you know and obey the laws, customs and courtesies of any country you visit. This would have been funny if it hadn't had such serious consequences. Venezuelan jails are probably not as nice as American jails either. Thankfully this crew did not come to any harm but it did cost the airlines.

It does make one appreciate the freedom of speech we have in our country. Think of how many people would be in jail right now just for calling the President crazy!

FCC push to regulate news draws fire - The Hill's Hillicon Valley

2010-12-07T20:10:00.000-06:00

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FCC push to regulate news draws fire - The Hill's Hillicon Valley Government control. Pure and simple. If the FCC gets its way we will have enforced diversity on the news. They will be in control of what we see and hear on the news. This must not stand. There is no freedom without a free press and media. Call your senators and congressmen today!

Food Safety Bill Heads Back To House Following Legislative Gaffe | Personal Liberty Digest

2010-12-07T07:54:00.000-06:00

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Food Safety Bill Heads Back To House Following Legislative Gaffe Personal Liberty Digest OOPS! So much for that trick! I am surprised they even paid attention to the Constitution at all. Do you think the House will change their minds about the enormous government control over our food supply once this bill is passed? I don't think so either. But we now have a chance to have our say again. Contact your house reps today and make your feelings known!

JPMorgan Chase Bank has a change of heart regarding Christmas Tree in Southlake - Fort Worth Christianity & Culture | Examiner.com

2010-12-06T07:49:00.000-06:00

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JPMorgan Chase Bank has a change of heart regarding Christmas Tree in Southlake - Fort Worth Christianity & Culture Examiner.com A follow up article to the JP Morgan-Chase Bank Christmas Tree fiasco. Looks like Chase is one bank that is learning about what happens when Christians stand up for their symbols and beliefs. I hope Christians take heart from this that we can make a difference when we stand up for our values and beliefs. We don't have to give in to other cultures and belief systems at the expense of our own. Now is the time more than ever for Christians in America and all over the world to decide what they believe, why they believe it and be willing to stand firm!

Chase Bank Orders Tree Removed - War On Christmas - Fox Nation

2010-12-05T08:08:00.005-06:00

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Orders Tree Removed - War On Christmas - Fox Nation A Chase Bank branch was ordered to remove a Christmas tree that had been donated by a local business patron, Antonio Morales of Bellagio Salon. The tree was ordered removed on the grounds that it might be offensive. Once people started to complain, the bank officials changed their story. Apparently they notified Mr. Morales that they would like to have the tree back but wanted to pay for it as it was bank policy not to accept gifts. He said no because it is his policy to donate trees. He donated the tree elsewhere. Kudos to Mr. Morales for keeping the spirit of Christmas! As for JP Morgan and Chase Bank, you just might be getting a very ugly Christmas present this year--the loss of many Christian customers who are fighting back in the war on Christmas.

One of the commenters included Mr Morales' business address and suggested readers send Christmas cards thanking him for his gift and for keeping the spirit of Christmas. I think this is a great idea! Let's show him our support! Here is his address:

Antonio Morales
Bellagio Salon
521 W. Southlake Blvd.
Southlake, TX 76092

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W/VIDEO: Front Page Magazine interviews Bill Warner about how many died in Jihad over the last 1400 years « The Religion of Conquest

2010-12-03T20:26:00.000-06:00

W/VIDEO: Front Page Magazine interviews Bill Warner about how many died in Jihad over the last 1400 years « The Religion of Conquest Fascinating and very informative interview focusing on the history of Islam.

Nation & World | Va. judge dismisses challenge to Obama health care | Seattle Times Newspaper

2010-12-01T17:36:00.001-06:00

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Nation & World Va. judge dismisses challenge to Obama health care Seattle Times Newspaper Two down, more cases to come. Can't wait for the drama when this law ends up in the Supreme Court!By the time they get this all figured out we will be old and grey, or dead from rationing. Hmm...maybe that's what they want. Seems like a great way to crash the system. Just keep things grinding on and on and on...until people give up or give out.

Smithsonian Christmas-Season Exhibit Features Ant-Covered Jesus, Naked Brothers Kissing, Genitalia, and Ellen DeGeneres Grabbing Her Breasts | CNSnews.com

2010-11-30T17:11:00.001-06:00

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Click on the title to read the article about the Smithsonian's new Christmas season exhibit. I am all for freedom of speech, art and expression and I spent 28 years in the service defending such rights. But I have to wonder how this level of art made it to the Smithsonian as the technical aspects of some of the exhibits seen in this article don't seem to be museum quality. I have seen better stuff at high school exhibits. It makes me wonder whether the Smithsonian was more interested in the artists' motivations rather than masterful technique. Evidently a few of the commenters, some of whom have actually been to the exhibit, thought so as well. It's a good thing this article provided an explanation of some of the exhibits as some of them were completely lost on me. For example, I never would have figured out on my own that the video with the ant covered Jesus was supposed to be a metaphor for the AIDS epidemic. I have to wonder if the underlying motive was to simply offend, rather than portray true emotion. I just saw an update that the Smithsonian has removed the ant covered Jesus from the exhibit. Wow! Never thought I would see the day!

Shocker! TSA's nude scans would miss taped-on bombs

2010-11-30T11:16:00.001-06:00

Shocker! TSA's nude scans would miss taped-on bombs So if the scans miss taped-on bombs it is safe to assume that pat downs will become the more prominent search method? And what is next? Cavity searches? The question remains as to how much Americans will tolerate before they stop, or at least greatly curtail, flying? What is a right, reasonable and above all EFFECTIVE method of search?

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf: "Sharia Law And US Constitution is The Same"

2010-11-28T13:17:00.000-06:00

» Please Don’t Profile: Muslim Foreign-born Teen Tries to Blow-up Christmas Tree Lighting - Big Government

2010-11-28T13:12:00.000-06:00

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» Please Don’t Profile: Muslim Foreign-born Teen Tries to Blow-up Christmas Tree Lighting - Big Government How long do you think before the libs and Muslims start screaming about entrapment? I wonder how this guy is going to be treated under Eric Holder's misguided Department of Justice? Will he get what he deserves or will he get a slap on the wrist? Many of the commenters are calling for profiling. But it isn't just profiling that is needed. Under a UN sponsored program and under our current immigration policies, over 200,000 Somalis have been allowed to enter the country on work visas. This Somali diaspora, however, has never fully assimilated into American culture and they are fast becoming one of the largest Muslim groups to produce homegrown terrorists. Unless we couple profiling with meaningful immigration reform we can look forward to more homegrown terrorists in our midst. Let's hope the FBI and other law enforcement agencies continue to be vigilant and skillful at thwarting their attacks.

Doctors sound TSA germ alert

2010-11-27T19:21:00.000-06:00

Doctors sound TSA germ alert Just when you think it couldn't possibly get more disgusting. If you have to get a pat down, make sure your TSA agent changes gloves. In the meantime call your senators and congressmen!

Sanitary Towel Prompts TSA To Grope Sexual Assault Victim

2010-11-27T09:54:00.001-06:00

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Sanitary Towel Prompts TSA To Grope Sexual Assault Victim Oh dear, I sure would like to know how prevalent this is. Ladies I would recommend not wearing diapers, panty liners, sanitary napkins or tampons through the security line. Let the TSA officials deal with the results of whatever they find when they explore your privates and panties. Won't they have fun? Ok ok I know that's tacky. But maybe that's what it will take to make the TSA workers protest the new pat down rules. Everyone in America needs to protests these rules. Otherwise things are just going to get worse.

The History Channel Sucks as History | Israel Right Side News

2010-11-27T09:35:00.000-06:00

The History Channel Sucks as History Israel Right Side News I have long suspected that the History Channel exists to entertain more than to educate. It looks like there is someone else who agrees with me! Check out Ted Belman's thoughts on a recent History Channel article about the 1949 UN Partition of Israel and Palestine. Anyone who has ever studied history knows that it is just as much subjective as objective at times. It is one thing to state facts correctly and interpret them towards a particular bias. It is quite another to slightly alter or change facts completely to support a point of view! The History Channel has some good programs but it is just one source of information. Always go to multiple sources when studying a historical event. You will be amazed at the different points of view that surrounds most events. You know you are getting closer to the truth when multiple sources agree. You will also be quicker to spot erroneous information if you look at many sources. If the History Channel is your only source of historical information, you are getting only one, probably very biased viewpoint. Beware! And go to the library!

The Pilgrims and Property Rights: How our ancestors got fat & happy

2010-11-26T09:49:00.001-06:00

The Real Thanksgiving Story | Personal Liberty Digest

2010-11-26T08:54:00.000-06:00

The Real Thanksgiving Story Personal Liberty Digest I hope all of you reading this had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I found this story at Personal Liberty Digest about the early years of the Plymouth settlement. Chip Wood is my favorite history teacher! Enjoy!

George Washington: Thank God For The Civil and Religious Liberty Protected by Our Constitution | CNSnews.com

2010-11-25T15:33:00.000-06:00

George Washington: Thank God For The Civil and Religious Liberty Protected by Our Constitution CNSnews.com The reason for Thanksgiving! May you all have a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving Day

Next step for body scanners could be trains, boats, metro - TheHill.com

2010-11-23T19:18:00.001-06:00

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Next step for body scanners could be trains, boats, metro - TheHill.com That didn't take long now did it? Police state here we come! Soon it won't be fun traveling anywhere anymore! Looks like there's going be a whole lot more people driving on the roads. So much for all that "green" talk about mass transportation being better for the environment. Oh well, why not? We have satellites that can see us from miles away and rolling x-ray machines that can see us through our vehicles. What's a little more invasive inconvenience? It keeps us safer doesn't it? I mean...doesn't it? Not!! It is time to fight back!

A Petition to stop 'enhanced' airport screening techniques NOW!

2010-11-23T13:21:00.001-06:00

A Petition to stop 'enhanced' airport screening techniques NOW! Click on this link to sign the petition. It's easy and it is free of charge. Don't miss a great opportunity to tell Congress what you think about enhanced airport screening techniques. Remember stuff like this will keep happening unless we speak up and push back.

Internet Censorship

2010-11-23T08:39:00.000-06:00

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Comments: EDITORIAL: Democratic Internet censorship - Washington Times Yet another attack on the first amendment! If this legislation goes through this blog and others like it could be shut down with no warning. The feds wouldn't even have to give a reason. So I am writing and posting as much as I can as fast as I can because time is running out for free speech on the internet. Just a few short years ago, this would have been a non-issue. With it's passage by the Senate Judiciary Commitee however, legislation to regulate the internet and free speech is fast becoming a reality. Hopefully this will not pass in the lame duck congress and if it does hopefully it can be reversed somehow when Congress reconvenes in January. Bear in mind though that even if we can stop this now, the other side will continue their efforts to try to regulate free speech. Don't forget we have a powerful regulatory force in place now that doesn't answer to Congress. We can get rid of them hopefully in 2012 but if we can't then we are stuck with them and the damage they will inflict for the duration. We must stay awake, alert and we MUST KEEP FIGHTING no matter how exhausting and futile it seems at time. The stakes are high and are going even higher because our freedoms are being assaulted on not one but several fronts as we have seen with the TSA debacle. The key is to remain calm and stay focused on the goal of protecting our freedom. Without freedom we have nothing. In the meantime please take some time today and contact your senators and congressmen to tell them to stand against every piece of legislation the lame duck congress is trying to ram through. That is a good first step.

Officials feel furor of airport pat-downs - Washington Times

2010-11-22T07:54:00.001-06:00

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Officials feel furor of airport pat-downs - Washington Times The anger continues to grow and if it keeps growing it is inevitable, I fear, that something very bad, very violent, and very ugly will happen. I just hope I am not in the security line when it does. I really believe the TSA and the adminstration have crossed a line with the new procedures. Right now they are feeling the heat from complaints. It's only a matter of time before the American people push back harder. Hmmm....maybe that's what they want to see happen.

Haiti Opts Out of Remainder of Hurricane Season | Off The Grid News

2010-11-12T14:38:00.002-06:00

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Haiti Opts Out of Remainder of Hurricane Season Off The Grid News

This tongue-in-cheek article satirizes and at the sametime poignantly highlights Haiti's extreme suffering in the wake of hurricanes, flooding and disease. Wouldn't it be great if we could spread the wealth of suffering around? Better yet, wouldn't it be great to be able to opt out of such awful suffering altogether? I am certain that if I lived in Haiti I would be more than ready for an opt out!

It is safe to say that Haiti probably wouldn't have made it this far if it hadn't been for numerous churches and humanitarian groups at work in the region over the years. Our hearts go out to the beautiful people of Haiti and we wonder why they have suffered so much and for so long. Why have untold billions of dollars in aid from all over the world failed to stabilize and improve this little country? Why haven't the richest most powerful countries in the world been able to help Haiti? Haiti has one of of the highest populations of aid workers in the world and yet its plight continues as if the aid workers didn't exist at all. Why is that? Why is it that all of our efforts to help Haiti seem to get washed away with every storm? Why oh why isn't anything working??

There are no easy answers to any of these questions. Yet it is critical that as a world community we find the answers because we need to fundamentally change how we operate in Haiti. Are we there to really help Haiti or are we there just to get our humanitarian "rocks off" so we can go home feeling good about ourselves? Are we just throwing money at the problem and hoping for someone else to come up with the solutions? Are we allowing the status quo to remain because "there's money in them thar poor Haitians?" Make no mistake some of the humanitarian groups there would probably not be in business if it weren't for the poor conditions in Haiti. All I am saying is that it is time for us all to take a good look at what we are trying to accomplish there. I know many who have been on mission trips to that region and they tell me they have seen the face of Jesus in the people they help. Maybe that's the reason Haiti stays the way it is. Maybe it is one of the few places people can see Jesus in the work they do and the people they help. But I think it is time we look to ways we can see Jesus in our efforts to help Haiti build a sustainable country. I think Jesus would like that.

TSA checkpoints: Real-life horrors

2010-11-12T08:04:00.001-06:00

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TSA checkpoints: Real-life horrors More TSA "nuke or grope" stories. This article contains some great websites and resources where people can share stories and get educated on how to stand up to this. I have said before I am all for reasonable security measures that have been proven to work. As a former Air Force flight nurse I more than understand the need for tight security when flying. But these measures are bordering on legalized assault. I avoid flying as much as possible these days. But if I have to fly I am going for the "nuke" option. The thought of strangers having the legal authority to touch me in ways that I wouldn't allow under normal circumstances is just too much for me. Things just might get very ugly, and I want to get to my destination on time. Sad state of affairs isn't it, to have to choose between having naked pictures taken of me or getting my privates squeezed. Hmmm...maybe I will just drive from now on. Even if the government takes naked pictures of me from a satellite, at least no one is putting their hands on me. For now.

By the way the TSA in an article below says there is no checkpoint groping, that TSA officials are carrying out procedures they were trained to perform. If that is the case then where are all these reports coming from? And just what are they training the TSA to do?? By the way, they call it an "enhanced pat down." Just another way of saying "I have permission to touch you whether you want me to or not," if you ask me.

70 avowed socialists in U.S. Congress

2010-11-08T07:38:00.000-06:00

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70 avowed socialists in U.S. Congress Here is a list put out by the Democratic Socialists of America of the 70 of their members who are currently sitting in the 111th Congress. One of them is Memphis TN's very own Hon. Stephen Cohen.

How many socialists sit in Congress today?

2010-11-08T07:29:00.000-06:00

How many socialists sit in Congress today? The official number is 70 but there may be more. This article discusses the how the Democratic Socialists intend to integrate with the mainstream Democratic Party to accomplish their agenda. This explains why the Democratic Party has strayed so far to the left over the years.

Communist Party covers up support for Obama

2010-11-08T07:14:00.000-06:00

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Communist Party covers up support for Obama The Communist Party of America evidently scrubbed their website of any statements saying they actively supported Obama's election in 2008. Looks like the Party hasn't learned yet that whatever is posted on the internet stays on the internet. Those of you who continue to doubt whether or not Obama has a Marxist/Socialist agenda for America need to read this article and check out the CPUSA website. Ask yourself why the Communist Party is so excited about Obama. Could the reason be that Obama's agenda is in line with the Communist Party's agenda? Why yes it could, yes it could!

Olbermann funded co-chair of 'Marxist-socialist' bloc

2010-11-07T17:46:00.000-06:00

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Olbermann funded co-chair of 'Marxist-socialist' bloc So let me get this straight. There is a Marxist-Socialist bloc in Congress that wants to remove the stigma of Socialism in the eyes of Americans. What a joke! Why do you think they haven't been successful? Could it be because Socialism is the ultimate failed system and Americans know it? Oh, I think so, I think so.

TSA Fondles Women and Children Refusing Airport Naked Body Scanners

2010-11-05T14:29:00.000-05:00

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TSA Fondles Women and Children Refusing Airport Naked Body Scanners You have got to see this video and watch all the way through!! When you are done watching write to your senators and congressmen and protest! I am all for good security but this is outrageous and that's saying it politely. Yet another reminder why I avoid flying as much as possible. We have gone completely in the wrong direction on this one.

A Primer on the Constitutionality of Health Reform | Health and Education Right Side News

2010-11-05T10:09:00.000-05:00

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A Primer on the Constitutionality of Health Reform Health and Education Right Side News To me the most egregious thing about Congress passing Obamacare was the fact that they passed a law that could successfully be challenged on its constitutionality. To me the wisest thing to do would have been to make sure what they passed was constitutionally sound and couldn't be challenged successfully in court. But no, it was more important to get it passed right away, to hell with the consequences. And to hell with reading the bill to make sure what was really in it. The only way out of this mess is to repeal it and start over.

This Was No Mere Election, It Was A Restraining Order | Personal Liberty Digest

2010-11-05T09:22:00.000-05:00

This Was No Mere Election, It Was A Restraining Order Personal Liberty Digest Oh yeah!

Reid Says Willing to 'Tweak' Obamacare

2010-11-03T10:17:00.000-05:00

Reid Says Willing to 'Tweak' Obamacare Riiiight. No tweak! Repeal! But it is good to hear him use the word "tweak." I must say I never thought I would hear him say that after the last two years. But does he really mean it? Did he learn anything from this election? And if he did will he take it to heart? Time will tell. One thing is for certain, he has a tough task master called We The People who will make sure the lesson sticks this time.

Reid: Both parties need to compromise in Senate | General Headlines | Comcast.net

2010-11-03T09:47:00.000-05:00

Reid: Both parties need to compromise in Senate General Headlines Comcast.net It didn't take Harry Reid long to jump on the "we-need-to-compromise" bandwagon! As I said in a previous post, if he and Pelosi had compromised two years ago, this election might have had a totally different outcome.

Now hear this Harry. You can expect the American people to be watching both you and the GOP very closely. We the People no longer want more of the same, or any of your weak watered down compromises. You thought you had a fight on your hands with Sharon Angle. Wait until you tangle with We The People.

Let The Second Chance Begin

2010-11-03T09:38:00.000-05:00

http://www.gopusa.com/theloft/2010/11/election-message-let-the-second-chance-begin.php I love it when Nancy Pelosi says we must now try to find common ground. Since when has Miss My Way Or The Highway ever sought common ground? Had she done so two years ago this election outcome might have been totally different.

An Amazing Night

2010-11-03T09:07:00.001-05:00

I couldn't help it. I just had to stay up as long as I could to watch the returns last night. As I watched election after election go GOP I thought about how I had watched election night two years ago with a much different result. I remember going to bed thinking at the time that I had witnessed the demise of the GOP and that it would be years before it came to power again, if at all. How things change! But the change was not a fluke or an accident. It was the result of hard work of an awakened people who were determined to put this country back on track. Whether or not GOP officials care to admit it the Tea Party movement had everything to do with this great awakening especially in the GOP ranks. However, the GOP needs to remember that this is not so much an endorsement as it is a second chance. The GOP is definitely on probation!

Return To The City On A Hill | Personal Liberty Digest

2010-11-02T07:42:00.000-05:00

Return To The City On A Hill Personal Liberty Digest Some thoughts to remember as we go to the polls today and exercise the most precious right to vote. Remember it's We The People who bestow or deny power and authority to our elected officials. The government we have is the government we are willing to accept. We have the power to change bad government through the power to vote. The reason we are in such a big mess right now is because We The People have forgotten that we are the ones who are supposed to be in charge.

Voter Fraud: Illegal Alien Voters Ignored By Obama Justice Department | Homeland Security Right Side News

2010-10-29T09:11:00.000-05:00

Voter Fraud: Illegal Alien Voters Ignored By Obama Justice Department Homeland Security Right Side News Do you think illegal aliens should be allowed to vote? I think not, but apparently our current administration does. Most likely past administrations had the same opinion as they never made immigration reform a priority. As I have said before it is up to we the people to ensure honest elections. It is time now to work this problem from the ground up since those at the top intend to do nothing.

Stealing the Election: A State-by-State Guide

2010-10-29T08:23:00.000-05:00

Stealing the Election: A State-by-State Guide Voting glitches, blips, mistakes and other suspicious activities are occuring in states across the country. Yet the election commissions either outright deny problems or minimize their occurences. Whatever is happening, the bottom line is we must not let anything or anyone deter us from voting!! Do not leave the poll until you are sure you have cast your vote correctly. Report all suspicious occurences to poll officials and the election commission. We the people are ultimately responsible for ensuring the integrity of the election process. Therefore we must accept no less than a clean, honest election.

ACORN’s October Surprise - HUMAN EVENTS

2010-10-27T16:46:00.000-05:00

ACORN’s October Surprise - HUMAN EVENTS ACORN is still at it! We shouldn't be surprised, just aware. I don't think we will ever get rid of these people.

Nevada voting machines automatically checking Harry Reid's name; voting machine technicians are SEIU members | Washington Examiner

2010-10-26T21:49:00.000-05:00

Nevada voting machines automatically checking Harry Reid's name; voting machine technicians are SEIU members Washington Examiner Way way too much coincidence.

On Confusing Prejudice with Journalism - Big Journalism

2010-10-26T18:59:00.000-05:00

On Confusing Prejudice with Journalism - Big Journalism Great article by Mark Skoda of the Memphis Tea Party. He is writing in response to Wendi Thomas, a local Memphis columnist who made trashy remarks about Republican candidate for House Charlotte Bergmann in one of her recent articles. Thank goodness I cancelled my subscription to the Commercial Appeal two years ago so I am no longer subjected to the nonsense Ms Thomas writes sometimes. It's sad because she had the potential to be a really great writer if she would stick to real journalism. I have to wonder what in the world got into her on this one.

"Soros group launches attack on poll watchers" - Patriot Update

2010-10-26T18:03:00.000-05:00

"Soros group launches attack on poll watchers" - Patriot Update We can expect all sorts of tricks and intimidation for this election. Do not let anyone and I mean anyone deter you from voting! These people are doing this because they are desperate and will do anything to win. But it won't work if we won't let them. It is a good idea to go to the polls in large groups. The larger the group the less willing they will be to approach you. Stand up straight, look ahead and be confident. Do not act timid or afraid. This invites intimidation. Do not engage in conversation or argue with them. There is nothing to argue about. You are there to vote. Nothing else.

Voting is a right and a duty for all American citizens. This has nothing to do with party affiliation but it has everything to do with our rights as citizens and our American way of life. We must not let anyone interfere with our right to vote or to hold elections. We must stand together against those who would take that right away and let them know in no uncertain terms that they will never deter us from voting. Not now.

Not ever.

Maryland Miracle | Politics and Economics Right Side News

2010-10-26T09:23:00.000-05:00

Maryland Miracle Politics and Economics Right Side News Oh my goodness, is Maryland about to go red? As a former Maryland resident, I have to say this is something I thought I would never never see. I grew up with Steny Hoyer, Paul Sarbanes (and now his son John), firmly ensconced in Maryland politics. I think I will check the weather channel to see if Hell has frozen over. Oh, okay not yet. But we will see after the elections!

'A Society Does Not Survive if it Does Not have a Reason to Survive'

2010-10-23T18:35:00.000-05:00

'A Society Does Not Survive if it Does Not have a Reason to Survive' Okay this is going viral so I just have to post it. Dennis Prager makes some excellent points about the need to learn and pass on the values that are the foundation of our country. He says that the biggest threat to us is forgetting who we are and why we are here. Amen to that! Please make sure everyone you know sees this and passes it on.

Senator Boxer: "I worked so hard..." Great Parody video

2010-10-23T08:39:00.000-05:00

Senator Boxer: "I worked so hard..." Great Parody video This is just too good not to post. Enjoy!

League of Women Voters Gets Schooled by True Americans

2010-10-22T21:38:00.000-05:00

League of Women Voters Gets Schooled by True Americans Oh yeah this is awesome!! Check it out!

A Soros Connection to Juan Williams Firing?

2010-10-22T08:52:00.000-05:00

A Soros Connection to Juan Williams Firing? Since Mr. Soros has given 1.8 million dollars to NPR to hire reporters I would say this is highly likely! Tax payer subsidies to NPR should end immediately!!!!! I will no longer be listening to NPR. I have always taken a positition that it is important to listen and learn from all points of view but this deliberate attempt to squelch free speech sends a clear message that NPR will no longer tolerate or promote all points of view.

MELTDOWN: Congressman Steve Cohen. One of "TURKEY'S TOOLS IN THE HEARTLA...

2010-10-20T21:28:00.001-05:00

November Endorsements for Shelby County, TN

2010-10-20T19:56:00.000-05:00

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Memphis-TEA-Party-PAC---November-Endorsements.html?soid=1102913459819&aid=masiPBpzJS4 Some interesting endorsements from the Memphis Tea Party. Vote early!!

Investigator's decapitation is 'message to White House'

2010-10-14T07:12:00.000-05:00

Investigator's decapitation is 'message to White House' So what are we going to do about it? What will it take for this administration to see the need for border security? How many more Americans will die before we take action?

Federal Judge Approves One of the Most Oppressive Measures in History

2010-10-08T07:42:00.001-05:00

Our Wierd Constitution?

2010-10-03T09:23:00.000-05:00

Jonah Goldberg, from National Review Online, hits it right on the head in this article discussing how Liberals and Progressives feel about the relevance of the Constitution. But it isn't just our leaders who should know whether or not a law is constitutional. Everyone in America should have a good basic knowledge of what is constitutional and what is not! The reason we are in such such a sad state of affairs now is because we the people no longer have such knowledge.

GOPUSA » Commentary » Adamo: O'Donnell Situation Smokes Out Republican Frauds

2010-09-23T18:35:00.000-05:00

GOPUSA » Commentary » Adamo: O'Donnell Situation Smokes Out Republican Frauds This is exactly how I feel about establishment Republicans and how I have felt for a very long time.

Affirmative Action…for Bed Bugs?

2010-09-23T18:21:00.000-05:00

Affirmative Action…for Bed Bugs? Oh now this is a hoot! Bed bugs don't care about affirmative action. As the author says, we all taste the same! Amazing how we can't even get rid of bed bugs without a political debate!! Where's my can of DDT???

Obama’s “New Direction” at UN Got Us Nothing

2010-09-23T18:18:00.000-05:00

Obama’s “New Direction” at UN Got Us Nothing We may have changed course but the real question is are we going in the right direction? We seem to be going into the direction of America's oblivion! I'm just not catching the vision or the dream here!

Did Iran outmaneuver the Obama administration?

2010-09-23T18:13:00.000-05:00

Did Iran outmaneuver the Obama administration? Sure looks like it to me! See what you think!

Obama Plans to Control What Private Universities Teach

2010-09-23T18:10:00.000-05:00

Obama Plans to Control What Private Universities Teach Gosh if this is true, it makes one wonder why we would even bother to go to college when we could learn everything by watching indoctrination programs on TV and reading Obama's books? Sure would be great if colleges and universities didn't have to depend on federal money, wouldn't it?

The Top Fifty Races You Can Help Win

2010-09-15T07:24:00.000-05:00

Click on the title to see the top fifty races you can help win and the top ten things you can do to help them win. Let's have an election day tea party!! Do, do come to tea!

Video of the Day: 3 Things You Must Know About Islam

2010-09-12T14:17:00.000-05:00

Video of the Day: 3 Things You Must Know About Islam This is an excellent video, short sweet and to the point. These are the most important things you need to know about Islam. If you know and understand them you will understand what a true threat Islam is to our country and the rest of the Western world. This isn't about being tolerant as much as it is about being smart and it is high time we all got smart about Islam.

George Soros Wants to Rumble with the Tea Party!

2010-09-06T08:05:00.001-05:00

Bring it Mr. Soros. Do, do come to tea!

Medicare Director Won't ID Donors To Think Tank

2010-08-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

I am back blogging now after a few weeks off due to a computer virus and working on a big project. Dr. Donald Berwick is a great candidate for my first "post virus" blog post. Maybe he is within his rights not disclosing these particular donors but it is hard to tell since he wasn't scrutinized through the Congressional hearing process. Anyway it always looks bad when people in public office don't disclose funding sources because such sources sometimes say more about them and their organizations than words ever could.

Hot Air � Canadian Muslim on the Ground Zero mosque: Why would you do such a thing?

2010-08-09T21:28:00.001-05:00

Hot Air � Canadian Muslim on the Ground Zero mosque: Why would you do such a thing? Why indeed? Great question!

Hot Air � Greg Gutfeld: I’m raising money to build a Muslim gay bar next to the Ground Zero mosque

2010-08-09T20:52:00.001-05:00

Hot Air � Greg Gutfeld: I’m raising money to build a Muslim gay bar next to the Ground Zero mosque The comments attached to this are hilarious. Does this make me insensitive? Hmmm

Shelby County Election Commission Chair Asks For Independent Review Of August Election

2010-08-09T20:41:00.000-05:00

Shelby County Election Commission Chair Asks For Independent Review Of August Election Well there you have it.

Shelby County Democrats Will Contest Election - WREG

2010-08-08T09:08:00.002-05:00

Shelby County Democrats Will Contest Election - WREG It's official! If they were so interested in integrity of the process, why didn't they get new machines in time for the 2008 election? Or the election before that? Or the election before that? The Democrats have had control here in Shelby County for years and had every chance in the world to fix the system yet they did nothing about it. Now that they have lost big time they want to cry foul and whine and scream about getting new machines and election integrity!

The only hope for election integrity is honesty on all sides and efforts to ensure the integrity of the voting process. We here in Shelby County have been demanding new machines for years, at least ever since the 2000 elections and the dangling chad debacle. Yet we have never purchased them. Why?

The Muslim Hijacking of Ground Zero | Culture Wars

2010-08-08T08:40:00.000-05:00

The Muslim Hijacking of Ground Zero | Culture Wars This article is the best I have seen yet explaining why we should never, ever allow a mosque to be built anywhere near Ground Zero. What I do not understand is why New Yorkers haven't taken to the streets over this issue. If you don't have time to read the whole article (and you should make time) read this quote, as it sums up everything perfectly:

The common denominator is that Muslims do not just make war on lands or bodies-- but on memory itself. Their goal is to make people forget what came before their colonization. To distort the history and traditions that are meaningful to them, and replace them with a distorted Islamized version of history. The Muslim "tolerance" in Spain, the Palestinian Arab "refugees" and the Muslim "contributions" to science, are all examples of that revisionist history, in which oppression becomes tolerance, repression becomes knowledge, and the oppressors become the victims.
Ground Zero is not only the central point of the Muslim massacre of 3000 people. It is also the central point of thememory of that massacre. The area is the place where people come to remember what happened. To see, to hear and to pay tribute to the dead. Which is exactly why Muslims are determined to hijack it for their own purposes, with a highly visible mosque and their own 9/11 museum that will feature a radically altered version of history. What they are after is the equivalent of putting up a Holocaust Revisionism museum outside the Holocaust museum.
There is no legitimate reason for the Cordoba House. As I have already documented, the current mosque draws most of its worshipers from outside the area. There is no significant Muslim population in Downtown Manhattan that needs to have its own 100 million dollar community center. The only reason for building something on this scale, is because of its proximity to Ground Zero. The Ground Zero mosque is aimed at the hijacking of memory, not of Muslims, but of non-Muslims. It is meant to serve as part of the Muslim narrative spread after 9/11 that exonerates Muslims from all blame, while pointing the finger at America and the Jews instead. Which is why the ADL and the Wiesenthal Center have both come out against the Ground Zero Mosque, regardless of the vicious attacks directed at them by liberals for daring to stand up to Muslim colonization and bigotry.

Congressman Survives Race-Focused TN Primary

2010-08-08T08:01:00.001-05:00

Congressman Survives Race-Focused TN Primary Memphis politics at its finest! Ha!

Michelle Malkin � Obama’s Recorded Message to Boy Scouts Centennial Wasn’t Warmly Received

2010-08-07T08:43:00.001-05:00

Michelle Malkin � Obama’s Recorded Message to Boy Scouts Centennial Wasn’t Warmly Received I could have understood him missing the Centennial if there had been a national emergency but he chose to go on The View with Joy Behar instead.

He should have been at the Centennial.

And yet with his narcissistic, anti-American, Marxist views, maybe it is best he stayed away.

A Day in the Life of a Poll Worker in Shelby Co, TN (Memphis)

2010-08-07T08:33:00.001-05:00

Election Day From Hell � Blue Collar Republican Republicans swept the county and local elections August 5th, even in predominately democratic areas. Shelby County TN is a blue county so this is pretty amazing. In fact it is so unusual and unprecedented that at least one Demoratic candidate is crying foul. Democratic candidate for sheriff, Randy Wade, refuses to concede and may call for an FEC investigation. Blue Collar Republican describes some electronic SNAFU's that may give fuel to an investigation. Hopefully they can get all this straightened out by the next election but otherwise I am thankful that this election went smoothly without any evidence of threat or intimidation. In fact the state of TN had it's highest turnout ever for early voting--over half a million voters! Power to the people!

A Wonderful Mark Luttrell Robo-Call

2010-08-05T07:59:00.002-05:00

A Wonderful Mark Luttrell Robo-Call Mark Luttrell is the Republican candidate running for Shelby County Mayor in the Greater Memphis TN area. This "robocall" comes from his opponent Joe Ford. It is a great example of how a negative ad can turn positive--for the other side! Mark Luttrell couldn't have written a better ad for himself so now he benefits from free advertising--ha! Just an example of how negative campaigning can backfire. The primary elections are today so go vote!!!!!!!

Challenge to Ground Zero Mosque Leaders: Answer 3 Questions

2010-08-04T20:59:00.000-05:00

Challenge to Ground Zero Mosque Leaders: Answer 3 Questions Ah but how would we know they would adhere to their answers?

Hot Air � Missouri pops the ObamaCare-media bubble

2010-08-04T08:35:00.000-05:00

Hot Air � Missouri pops the ObamaCare-media bubble Well look what we have here. Missouri voters overwhelmingly told Obamacare to take a hike! It will be interesting to see how other states respond. But maybe those polls indicating an increase in popularity are a bit premature?

Illegal immigrant who killed nun in accident was released by feds - Washington Times

2010-08-03T08:41:00.001-05:00

Illegal immigrant who killed nun in accident was released by feds - Washington Times This happened in Prince William County, Virginia and is poised to become a high profile immigration case, that is if the mainstream media cares to report it. This is a very tragic case and I do hope it becomes a lightning rod for immigration reform. As tragic as it is, however, it is one of hundreds of thousands of similar cases that happen all the time across the nation. This case and others like it highlight the desperate need for real reform that can actually solve problems, secure the borders and protect citizens. One thing that is crystal clear is that Immigration Reform needs to start with THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENFORCING THE LAW. Why this hasn't happened is anybody's guess. But it needs to happen now, before more people are killed.

You Raise Me Up, Sunday Worship, August 1, 2010 | Culture Wars

2010-08-01T14:09:00.001-05:00

You Raise Me Up, Sunday Worship, August 1, 2010 | Culture Wars Click on the title to hear a beautiful version of the hymn You Raise Me Up by Celtic Woman. Enjoy and may you have a blessed day.

Battles Looming Over First Amendment Rights | Homeland Security

2010-07-31T10:15:00.000-05:00

Battles Looming Over First Amendment Rights | Homeland Security Silencing Republican and conservative voices, regulating the internet, favoring certain news organizations--these are the goals of the current administration. The DISCLOSE Act was just one weapon in the larger assault against free speech. Is our government intent on destroying the First Amendment? Or are they working towards these goals for the greater good?

Silencing my freedom of speech is not for my greater good. I am fighting back.

What is Fascism?

2010-07-31T09:40:00.000-05:00

Is Obama a Facist? | Editorial So are we now a fascist country or are we just headed in that direction? J.D. Longstreet has written a thoughtful and provocative article suggesting that we are already there and that it is up to the American people to change things in the next elections. The article gives a good explanation of fascism and what it means for our country.

Comments: Memo outlines backdoor 'amnesty' plan - Washington Times

2010-07-30T08:06:00.001-05:00

Comments: Memo outlines backdoor 'amnesty' plan - Washington Times Well, now a memo has surfaced suggesting that the Obama administration is considering a plan to give what amounts to blanket amnesty to millions of illegals by executive order. The memo lists suggestions of how to implement help for illegals without having to go through congress. If this is the case, let's hope President Obama decides not to go with this because if he does he is in danger of seriously overreaching his presidential powers. Such action is likely unconstitutional and would not be allowed to stand. Furthermore, if he continues to circumvent Congress in matters of legislation and appointments it will make him unpopular even with the democratic members of Congress. It also increases the likelihood of impeachment proceedings. One wonders why he would even contemplate such a suicidal move. Sometimes it seems like he would rather be a dictator than a president. For the sake of America I hope he never considers this plan.

Now that the "secret" is out, how long do you think it will take for the Obama administration to issue a statement dismissing the whole thing? Wait for it...wait for it...

SAVE Act and CLEAR Act Can Overturn Judge Bolton's Decision on Arizona Immigration Enforcement Law | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels

2010-07-29T17:49:00.001-05:00

SAVE Act and CLEAR Act Can Overturn Judge Bolton's Decision on Arizona Immigration Enforcement Law | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels Gee, what a concept. Just think, if the federal government had done its job in the first place by passing such acts as CLEAR and SAVE, Arizona would never have had to enact its controversial law, formerly known as SB1070. Who knew??

This is a great article explaining the implications of Judge Bolton's decision and what it will mean for Arizona and America. Although the most controversial items were blocked most of the law remains intact and will be enforced. And this isn't the final decision because the most controversial aspects will be reviewed to see if they are constitutional. The state of Arizona has also filed an appeal as of today. So things are still active on this front. The most important thing for all of us to do right now is contact our senators and congressmen and tell them to support the SAVE and CLEAR acts. Start now because the elections are just a few months away and a lot can happen between now and then so we need to keep up the pressure!! On the bright side, even though this seems a win for the other side right now the game is far from over. The reason they have not achieved their amnesty goals so far is because of all our hard work to keep it from happening. So let's stay strong and let's keep working towards real immigration reform!

Talks Open on UN World Arms Treaty

2010-07-27T19:08:00.005-05:00

EDITORIAL: U.N. threatens Second and First Amendments - Washington Times I have been receiving emails for over a year now from various gun groups warning about US support for a UN Arms Trade Treaty. Now that the talks have officially opened we are seeing this reported for the first time in the main stream media..

Quietly, without fanfare, the UN has been holding meetings behind closed doors for years to work on a global arms trade treaty which is projected to be ready by the year 2012. This treaty will be legally binding on every nation that signs it and will establish a form of global arms control and registry for everything from handguns to fighter jets. According to the Washington Times The Heritage Foundation thinks that some form of world gun registry will almost certainly be a part of this treaty. There will be many other provisions as well addressing such things as video game content and human trafficking. However, the potential for global gun control and a world registry is getting the most attention right now because it has such huge implications for our first and second amendment rights.

The push for a world arms treaty has actually been going on in the UN for quite sometime. The Bush administration narrowly stopped it a few years ago, believing that the issues addressed would be better solved by nations themselves. The Obama administration, backed by anti-gun and weapon groups, now supports the talks and wants to move forward towards a treaty. The Seattle Times article below makes a great case for global arms control and I'll admit that on the surface it sounds pretty good. The world is pretty dangerous now and I can't blame those who would want to do all they can to make it safer. In fact the article makes the arms treaty sound like such a good idea that if I didn't know better I would not only jump on the arms treaty bandwagon, I would drive it. But here are my concerns. Whatever our feelings about gun control, I think we Americans need to understand first and foremost that achieving it through global governance will not only directly assault our Constitutional rights but will also subject a huge chunk of our sovereignty to a world governing body, the UN. The fact that this particular governing body is notoriously corrupt, inefficient and ineffective gives me even greater cause for concern.

Another concern is countries and regimes that already give guns, money and other weapons to terrorists. Who really thinks such countries will abide by a mere treaty? I don't believe for one minute that this treaty will be effective because people and nations always find ways to break the rules. What the treaty will do is cause weapons to be taken out of the hands of law abiding citizens and placed in the hands of criminals, terrorists and countries who want to destroy us. People and nations the world over will lose the right to defend themselves. .

One final thought. Americans must decide whether or not the Constitution and our national sovereignty are still important to us because we are at the point now where we must fight for them like never before. For the first time we have an administration that is all too willing to solve problems by weakening us as a nation and subjecting us to world rule. We have to decide if we want to solve problems as a strong nation or as weak member of a world body. If this treaty comes to pass we will have one final stand we can take as a nation. For the treaty to be legal the Senate must ratify it. If we do not want this treaty, now is the time to start flooding our senators' offices with emails, phone calls and letters demanding they not ratify it. Otherwise world government is just a step away.

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The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Reid to Netroots: "We're Going To Have a Public Option"

2010-07-24T21:03:00.000-05:00

The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Reid to Netroots: "We're Going To Have a Public Option" Mr Reid says "it's just a matter of when." Hmm...you mean when it is repealed?

Besides Mr Reid have you looked at what is happening in Britain now? They are decentralizing their "romantic" health care system and giving physicians more control. They believe this will cut costs and save money. So it seems we are a little behind the times trying to push our country towards a public plan don't you think? Hmmm...maybe you don't think.

Britain Plans to Decentralize National Health Care - NYTimes.com

2010-07-24T20:38:00.000-05:00

Britain Plans to Decentralize National Health Care - NYTimes.com Well well it appears that the US is not the only country massively reorganizing its health care system. Britian is looking to decentralize its health care system in an effort to save money. It seems we are a little behind the times in our efforts to go for a public plan. How long will it take us to figure out what the Brits have already learned--that it costs too much?

Side Effects: Obamacare Encouraging Insurers to Cut Corners | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.

2010-07-23T12:32:00.000-05:00

Side Effects: Obamacare Encouraging Insurers to Cut Corners | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News. For any health care plan to work you have to cut costs as well as provide coverage. It is as simple as that.

Boehner Wants 'Bill Read' Rule

2010-07-23T10:27:00.000-05:00

Boehner Wants 'Bill Read' Rule House Minority Leader is throwing his support behind a "read the bill" reform that would prohibit the House from considering new legislation until it has been posted on the Internet for at least three days and Congress has had time to read them.

Wow! What a novel idea! Think it will catch on? Oh but wait...I thought we already had an open transparent government. Didn't Obama and Pelosi tell us that? Hmmm...I guess it's only open and transparent when they want it to be, not when they are trying to cram bad legislation down our throats. In that case maybe we do need a "read the bill" rule. My question is will they follow it?

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