No respect: Borders and Border Patrol
During the past two years I’ve had the absolute privilege of working many times with members of our nation’s Border Patrol as well as other Agencies within the Homeland Security umbrella (ICE, Customs, OIG, etc.). As an instructor I have been in the Border Patrol Sectors of El Centro and San Diego California, as well as Del Rio, Texas. I’ve been with ICE in Los Angeles and at an OIG Conference in Dallas.
... Read more: http://www.policeone.com/pc_print.asp?vid=1855288
... Read more: http://www.policeone.com/pc_print.asp?vid=1855288
Glenn Beck - Supreme Court Takes Chicago Gun Ban Case - September 30, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Press Accuracy Rating Hits Two Decade Low Public Evaluations of the News Media: 1985-2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
The public’s assessment of the accuracy of news stories is now at its lowest level in more than two decades of Pew Research surveys, and Americans’ views of media bias and independence now match previous lows.
Just 29% of Americans say that news organizations generally get the facts straight, while 63% say that news stories are often inaccurate. In the initial survey in this series about the news media’s performance in 1985, 55% said news stories were accurate while 34% said they were inaccurate. That percentage had fallen sharply by the late 1990s and has remained low over the last decade.
... Read more: http://people-press.org/report/543/
Just 29% of Americans say that news organizations generally get the facts straight, while 63% say that news stories are often inaccurate. In the initial survey in this series about the news media’s performance in 1985, 55% said news stories were accurate while 34% said they were inaccurate. That percentage had fallen sharply by the late 1990s and has remained low over the last decade.
... Read more: http://people-press.org/report/543/
Fiscal Conservatives Plan ‘Largest Gathering Ever’
Sunday, September 6, 2009
By Katharine Q. Seelye
A demonstration against government spending and “socialized health care” planned for Sept. 12 in Washington could become “the largest gathering of fiscal conservatives ever,” organizers said on Thursday.
Among the sponsors of the march is FreedomWorks, a conservative advocacy group that was instrumental in fueling opposition to health care overhaul at town-hall-style meetings this summer. The National Taxpayers Union and the Tea Party Patriots are also major sponsors.
The groups began building momentum earlier this year with opposition to President Obama’s $787 billion stimulus plan and bank bailouts. Over the summer, their opposition to big government spending found an outlet at the health care gatherings.
... Read more: http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/fiscal-conservatives-plan-largest-gathering-ever
A demonstration against government spending and “socialized health care” planned for Sept. 12 in Washington could become “the largest gathering of fiscal conservatives ever,” organizers said on Thursday.
Among the sponsors of the march is FreedomWorks, a conservative advocacy group that was instrumental in fueling opposition to health care overhaul at town-hall-style meetings this summer. The National Taxpayers Union and the Tea Party Patriots are also major sponsors.
The groups began building momentum earlier this year with opposition to President Obama’s $787 billion stimulus plan and bank bailouts. Over the summer, their opposition to big government spending found an outlet at the health care gatherings.
... Read more: http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/fiscal-conservatives-plan-largest-gathering-ever
White House Adviser Van Jones Resigns Amid Controversy Over Past Activism
Updated 12:53 a.m.
By Garance Franke-Ruta and Anne E. Kornblut
White House environmental adviser Van Jones resigned Saturday after weeks of controversy stemming from his past activism.
"On the eve of historic fights for health care and clean energy, opponents of reform have mounted a vicious smear campaign against me," Jones, special adviser for green jobs at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, said in a statement announcing his resignation just after midnight Saturday. "They are using lies and distortions to distract and divide."
He continued: "I have been inundated with calls -- from across the political spectrum -- urging me to 'stay and fight.' But I came here to fight for others, not for myself. I cannot in good conscience ask my colleagues to expend precious time and energy defending or explaining my past. We need all hands on deck, fighting for the future."
... Read more: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/09/06/van_jones_resigns.html?wprss=44
But don't think that we have won... he is still working with the administration:
By Garance Franke-Ruta and Anne E. Kornblut
White House environmental adviser Van Jones resigned Saturday after weeks of controversy stemming from his past activism.
"On the eve of historic fights for health care and clean energy, opponents of reform have mounted a vicious smear campaign against me," Jones, special adviser for green jobs at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, said in a statement announcing his resignation just after midnight Saturday. "They are using lies and distortions to distract and divide."
He continued: "I have been inundated with calls -- from across the political spectrum -- urging me to 'stay and fight.' But I came here to fight for others, not for myself. I cannot in good conscience ask my colleagues to expend precious time and energy defending or explaining my past. We need all hands on deck, fighting for the future."
... Read more: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2009/09/06/van_jones_resigns.html?wprss=44
But don't think that we have won... he is still working with the administration:
Obama to speak to Alachua County school children
Friday, September 4, 2009
School District encouraging schools to show Obama speech to students Thursday
Published: Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6:05 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6:05 p.m.
In other areas of the state and country, some school districts plan to tune out Tuesday when President Barack Obama makes his televised speech to schoolchildren amid opposition from some parents who allege the speech will serve as a political platform.
In Alachua County, Superintendent Dan Boyd is encouraging all schools to show the speech to students.
"We are going to respect the president of the United States of America, and we are going to provide an opportunity for the president of the United States of America to address teachers and students," Boyd said.
...
The article states that as of Friday morning (9/4/2009) only 10 emails from parents in Alachua county have been sent to Superintendent Boyd complaining about the speech... Surely more than 10 people think that the President speaking directly to our children is not a good thing. Not because he is a Democrat, not because we have different political views, and not because of race. Because his moral values do not match mine, because his friends and acquaintances' morals do not match mine, and because he has done more to harm our children's future through out of control spending and overwhelming debt than any one man in the past 100 years.
Please wake up America... our responsibility to our children requires it.
... Read more: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090904/ARTICLES/909049919/1002?Title=School-District-encouraging-schools-to-show-Obama-speech-to-students-Thursday-
Published: Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6:05 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6:05 p.m.
In other areas of the state and country, some school districts plan to tune out Tuesday when President Barack Obama makes his televised speech to schoolchildren amid opposition from some parents who allege the speech will serve as a political platform.
In Alachua County, Superintendent Dan Boyd is encouraging all schools to show the speech to students.
"We are going to respect the president of the United States of America, and we are going to provide an opportunity for the president of the United States of America to address teachers and students," Boyd said.
...
The article states that as of Friday morning (9/4/2009) only 10 emails from parents in Alachua county have been sent to Superintendent Boyd complaining about the speech... Surely more than 10 people think that the President speaking directly to our children is not a good thing. Not because he is a Democrat, not because we have different political views, and not because of race. Because his moral values do not match mine, because his friends and acquaintances' morals do not match mine, and because he has done more to harm our children's future through out of control spending and overwhelming debt than any one man in the past 100 years.
Please wake up America... our responsibility to our children requires it.
... Read more: http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090904/ARTICLES/909049919/1002?Title=School-District-encouraging-schools-to-show-Obama-speech-to-students-Thursday-
Man Plows "Say No to Obama" Into Texas Field
Monday, August 31, 2009
A Lubbock man took out his frustrations with the Obama health care plan recently by plowing his protest into a field of weeds. The plan could cost taxpayers trillions of dollars over the next several years, MSNBC reports.
Sam Bates, a former art teacher cut down some weeds and left a large message visible from the sky: “Say no to Obama!”
"I thought, maybe some pilots flying from here to Dallas would get a good chuckle," Bates said.
... See video and read more: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/weird/Man-Plows-Say-No-to-Obama-Into-Texas-Field-55044922.html
Sam Bates, a former art teacher cut down some weeds and left a large message visible from the sky: “Say no to Obama!”
"I thought, maybe some pilots flying from here to Dallas would get a good chuckle," Bates said.
... See video and read more: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/weird/Man-Plows-Say-No-to-Obama-Into-Texas-Field-55044922.html
The New Republic: America's Future Recap
August 28, 2009 - 18:41 ET
All week on radio and TV Glenn asked the tough questions -- because our republic is being transformed before our very eyes. The time for silent dissent has long passed, and now the hard questions need to be asked. Maybe there are perfectly logical explanations for Obama's 'Civilian National Security Force' he wants funded as well as the military. But what is it? Who are the radical Czars in the White House, and why are they there? Does the President actually listen to Communist ideas? Here is the ENTIRE RECAP of this weeks shows -- the monologues, the questions, the amazing interview with Rush Limbaugh and more. Please, read it and pass it around to all of your friends. These questions need to be asked and answered. Get started!
... Read more: http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/29831/
All week on radio and TV Glenn asked the tough questions -- because our republic is being transformed before our very eyes. The time for silent dissent has long passed, and now the hard questions need to be asked. Maybe there are perfectly logical explanations for Obama's 'Civilian National Security Force' he wants funded as well as the military. But what is it? Who are the radical Czars in the White House, and why are they there? Does the President actually listen to Communist ideas? Here is the ENTIRE RECAP of this weeks shows -- the monologues, the questions, the amazing interview with Rush Limbaugh and more. Please, read it and pass it around to all of your friends. These questions need to be asked and answered. Get started!
... Read more: http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/29831/
Hogan to wrestle taxes locally
Heavyweight to headline rally at Olustee Park.
By TROY ROBERTS
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:14 AM EDT
Legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan is scheduled to headline the North Central Florida Project 9.12 monthly rally on Saturday in Olustee Park.
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, is scheduled to speak at the monthly rally which begins at 5 p.m.
Hogan, a 12-time heavyweight wrestling champion and star of the VH1 television show, “Hogan Knows Best,” will speak on ways to lower property taxes. “At our last 9.12 meeting, we had a lady who is from Volusia County who is involved in a lower taxes group,” said Sharon Higgins, secretary and member of the board of directors for the 9.12 project. “Hogan is also involved in a group very similar to that, and she had the contact information for him.”
... Read more: http://lakecityreporter.com/articles/2009/08/26/news/doc4a94b41383be6082947224.txt
By TROY ROBERTS
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:14 AM EDT
Legendary professional wrestler Hulk Hogan is scheduled to headline the North Central Florida Project 9.12 monthly rally on Saturday in Olustee Park.
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, is scheduled to speak at the monthly rally which begins at 5 p.m.
Hogan, a 12-time heavyweight wrestling champion and star of the VH1 television show, “Hogan Knows Best,” will speak on ways to lower property taxes. “At our last 9.12 meeting, we had a lady who is from Volusia County who is involved in a lower taxes group,” said Sharon Higgins, secretary and member of the board of directors for the 9.12 project. “Hogan is also involved in a group very similar to that, and she had the contact information for him.”
... Read more: http://lakecityreporter.com/articles/2009/08/26/news/doc4a94b41383be6082947224.txt
We must continue our efforts on all fronts!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Ameripac | Stop Obama’s Energy Tax For Heath Care
The Obama Health Care Tax scam will cost billions and a new revenue source is needed according to Obama Treasury Sec. Geithner who didn't rule out new taxes as a means to do so. Timothy Geithner said when asked if new taxes were likely "what the country needs to do is understand we're going to have to do what it takes, we're going to do what's necessary.”
Ameripac | Stop Obama’s Energy Tax For Heath Care
The Obama Health Care Tax scam will cost billions and a new revenue source is needed according to Obama Treasury Sec. Geithner who didn't rule out new taxes as a means to do so. Timothy Geithner said when asked if new taxes were likely "what the country needs to do is understand we're going to have to do what it takes, we're going to do what's necessary.”
Ameripac | Stop Obama’s Energy Tax For Heath Care
Is the Healthcare Bill really about Healthcare?
Obamacare bails out union pension plans, too | Washington Examiner
Obamacare bails out union pension plans, too | Washington Examiner
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Obama administration moves to strike down Defense of Marriage Act
Thursday, August 20, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - The Obama administration filed court papers Monday claiming a federal marriage law discriminates against homosexuals, even as government lawyers continue to defend the law.
Justice Department lawyers are seeking to dismiss a suit brought by a same-sex California couple challenging the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. The administration's response to the case has angered homosexual activists who see it as backtracking on campaign promises made by Barack Obama.
In the court papers, the administration urges the repeal of the law but says in the meantime, government lawyers will continue to defend it as a law on the books.
... Read more: http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=646972
Justice Department lawyers are seeking to dismiss a suit brought by a same-sex California couple challenging the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. The administration's response to the case has angered homosexual activists who see it as backtracking on campaign promises made by Barack Obama.
In the court papers, the administration urges the repeal of the law but says in the meantime, government lawyers will continue to defend it as a law on the books.
... Read more: http://www.onenewsnow.com/Culture/Default.aspx?id=646972
Live Oak Townhall Meeting Reports
RAUCOUS HEALTHCARE DEBATE DRAWS NEARLY 500
Half the crowd was turned away for lack of space
By Stephenie Livingston and Jeff Waters
No one got escorted out by police and everyone given a chance to speak was also given a chance to be heard – if often over boos and catcalls. All in all, the crowd at Live Oak City Hall Wednesday for Rep. Allen Boyd’s town hall meeting was relatively tame, at least compared to the spectacles seen at other such gatherings around the nation of late.
With about 250 crowded into the council chambers, 100 or more inside the building listening at the door and at least 100 more milling around outside, the meeting illustrated just how controversial the issue of healthcare has become. However, prior to the Congressman's appearance, most in attendance seemed to share the attitude of Live Oak’s George Mortimor.
... Read more: http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/local/local_story_225081246.html
Healthy debate
Hundreds rally in Live Oak to discuss proposed health care reform
By TROY ROBERTS
Hundreds of area residents gathered in Live Oak City Hall on Wednesday to share their opinions of the federally proposed health care bill with Democratic Congressman Allen Boyd.
Boyd, who represents Florida’s second district, discussed his views with residents, a majority of who vocally opposed the health care bill. More than 500 were in attendance, although the number could have been significantly higher as many people were coming and going throughout the hour-and-a-half meeting. The meeting was held in the city hall chambers, but the room, which could hold about 150, was not nearly large enough to host the crowd, and spilled out into the lobby area and outside of city hall as well.
... Read more: http://www.lakecityreporter.com/articles/2009/08/13/news/doc4a83665a22ded042916861.txt
Half the crowd was turned away for lack of space
By Stephenie Livingston and Jeff Waters
No one got escorted out by police and everyone given a chance to speak was also given a chance to be heard – if often over boos and catcalls. All in all, the crowd at Live Oak City Hall Wednesday for Rep. Allen Boyd’s town hall meeting was relatively tame, at least compared to the spectacles seen at other such gatherings around the nation of late.
With about 250 crowded into the council chambers, 100 or more inside the building listening at the door and at least 100 more milling around outside, the meeting illustrated just how controversial the issue of healthcare has become. However, prior to the Congressman's appearance, most in attendance seemed to share the attitude of Live Oak’s George Mortimor.
... Read more: http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/local/local_story_225081246.html
Healthy debate
Hundreds rally in Live Oak to discuss proposed health care reform
By TROY ROBERTS
Hundreds of area residents gathered in Live Oak City Hall on Wednesday to share their opinions of the federally proposed health care bill with Democratic Congressman Allen Boyd.
Boyd, who represents Florida’s second district, discussed his views with residents, a majority of who vocally opposed the health care bill. More than 500 were in attendance, although the number could have been significantly higher as many people were coming and going throughout the hour-and-a-half meeting. The meeting was held in the city hall chambers, but the room, which could hold about 150, was not nearly large enough to host the crowd, and spilled out into the lobby area and outside of city hall as well.
... Read more: http://www.lakecityreporter.com/articles/2009/08/13/news/doc4a83665a22ded042916861.txt
Daniel Hannan MEP Speaks in Atlanta, GA, in July 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
MEP Daniel Hannan speaks at the American Legislative Exchange Council's 2009 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, on the value of federalism on Friday, July 17.
For more about the American Legislative Exchange Council, visit: http://www.alec.org/am/template.cfm?section=home
Do you think the outrage over the health care legislation is genuine or "manufactured," as White House spokesman Robert Gibbs suggested?
Sotomayor: Fundamental Right To Abortion, Not to Bear Arms
by Charmaine Yoest
07/28/2009
Of all the generalities and evasions that Judge Sonia Sotomayor offered the Senate Judiciary Committee during her confirmation hearing, surely the strangest was one she made when describing her role in the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Sotomayor was on the PRLDEF’s board of directors for twelve years during the 1980s and early 1990s, a period when the fund issued no less than six briefs to the Supreme Court in abortion cases. Those briefs argued, among other things, that abortion was a “fundamental right” and that, contrary to scientific evidence, “the belief that life begins at conception is religious.” In them, the PRLDEF called upon the high court to strike down every common-sense state law regulating abortion, including ones supported by the overwhelming majority of Americans -- such as parental-notification and informed-consent laws.
... Read more: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=32880
07/28/2009
Of all the generalities and evasions that Judge Sonia Sotomayor offered the Senate Judiciary Committee during her confirmation hearing, surely the strangest was one she made when describing her role in the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Sotomayor was on the PRLDEF’s board of directors for twelve years during the 1980s and early 1990s, a period when the fund issued no less than six briefs to the Supreme Court in abortion cases. Those briefs argued, among other things, that abortion was a “fundamental right” and that, contrary to scientific evidence, “the belief that life begins at conception is religious.” In them, the PRLDEF called upon the high court to strike down every common-sense state law regulating abortion, including ones supported by the overwhelming majority of Americans -- such as parental-notification and informed-consent laws.
... Read more: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=32880
Impossible Promises
Thursday, August 6, 2009
By John Stossel
I keep reading about health-care "reform," but I have yet to see anyone explain how the government can make it easier for more people to obtain medical services, control the already exploding cost of those services and not interfere with people's most intimate decisions.
You don't need to be a Ph.D. in economics to understand that government cannot do all three things. (Judging by what Paul Krugman writes, a Ph.D. may be an obstacle.)
The New York Times describes a key part of the House bill: "Lawmakers of both parties agree on the need to rein in private insurance companies by banning underwriting practices that have prevented millions of Americans from obtaining affordable insurance. Insurers would, for example, have to accept all applicants and could not charge higher premiums because of a person's medical history or current illness".
... Read more: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/08/05/impossible_promises_97774.html
I keep reading about health-care "reform," but I have yet to see anyone explain how the government can make it easier for more people to obtain medical services, control the already exploding cost of those services and not interfere with people's most intimate decisions.
You don't need to be a Ph.D. in economics to understand that government cannot do all three things. (Judging by what Paul Krugman writes, a Ph.D. may be an obstacle.)
The New York Times describes a key part of the House bill: "Lawmakers of both parties agree on the need to rein in private insurance companies by banning underwriting practices that have prevented millions of Americans from obtaining affordable insurance. Insurers would, for example, have to accept all applicants and could not charge higher premiums because of a person's medical history or current illness".
... Read more: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/08/05/impossible_promises_97774.html
Reagan Lives: A Voice from the Past On the Threat of Socialized Healthcare
Darrell Issa's letter to Rahm Emanuel
Dear Mr. Emanuel:
As you know, Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) recently raised questions about the failure
of the stimulus and suggested on a national television show that stimulus money
scheduled to be spent in futut. years ought to be returned to the American taxpayers. Following Senator Kyl's remarks, according to Politico, you coordinated an "assault" on Senator Kyl and other critics of your policies by directing four cabinet secretaries to write to Jan Brewer, the Governor of Arizona, asking pointedly if, in light of Senator Kyl's remarks, Governor Brewer wished to forfeit taxpayer money directed to Arizona by the stimulus. These tactics have been characterized as "a hst to the nose" and a message to "Back off." While this type of scare tactic may work in Chicago, it will not work to intimidate me or other Members of the United States Congress.
... Read the letter: http://republicans.oversight.house.gov/media/letters/20090804EmanuelStimulus.pdf
As you know, Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) recently raised questions about the failure
of the stimulus and suggested on a national television show that stimulus money
scheduled to be spent in futut. years ought to be returned to the American taxpayers. Following Senator Kyl's remarks, according to Politico, you coordinated an "assault" on Senator Kyl and other critics of your policies by directing four cabinet secretaries to write to Jan Brewer, the Governor of Arizona, asking pointedly if, in light of Senator Kyl's remarks, Governor Brewer wished to forfeit taxpayer money directed to Arizona by the stimulus. These tactics have been characterized as "a hst to the nose" and a message to "Back off." While this type of scare tactic may work in Chicago, it will not work to intimidate me or other Members of the United States Congress.
... Read the letter: http://republicans.oversight.house.gov/media/letters/20090804EmanuelStimulus.pdf
SHOCK UNCOVERED: Obama IN HIS OWN WORDS saying His Health Care Plan will ELIMINATE private insurance
The Media, The Left and GOP Elitists vs. Sarah Palin: A Lesson on How to Destroy a Leader
Monday, August 3, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Last week Glenn got a call from a very impressive young man named Jerome Hudson, who told Glenn he had written an op-ed during the 2008 election on being a black conservative. He sent it in and it's fantastic. Enjoy!
While attending a black fraternity party, I recently learned it’s a bad idea to profess one’s affinity for Glenn Beck, Bill O’Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity.
Worse, according to current polls, it appears I may be the only black 22 year old in America who will be voting for Sen. John McCain.
It’s not that I was unaware that being a black conservative Republican puts me in the ultimate “minority.” After all, Shelby Steele’s classic article “ The Loneliness of the Black Conservative” has become an article of faith that I’ve all but committed to memory.
But I guess I had made the mistake of buying into all that liberal yammering about being “open minded” and supporting “diversity” that I’d deluded myself into believing that a civil, discussion about the herd-like ideological mentality of so many of my contemporaries suffer from was possible.
Boy, was I wrong. Big time!
... Read more: http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/202/27611/
While attending a black fraternity party, I recently learned it’s a bad idea to profess one’s affinity for Glenn Beck, Bill O’Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity.
Worse, according to current polls, it appears I may be the only black 22 year old in America who will be voting for Sen. John McCain.
It’s not that I was unaware that being a black conservative Republican puts me in the ultimate “minority.” After all, Shelby Steele’s classic article “ The Loneliness of the Black Conservative” has become an article of faith that I’ve all but committed to memory.
But I guess I had made the mistake of buying into all that liberal yammering about being “open minded” and supporting “diversity” that I’d deluded myself into believing that a civil, discussion about the herd-like ideological mentality of so many of my contemporaries suffer from was possible.
Boy, was I wrong. Big time!
... Read more: http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/202/27611/
Will Florida Ban National Health Care?
Friday, July 31, 2009
by Michael Boldin
On the heels of a successful state-level resistance to the 2005 Real ID Act, activists and state legislators alike are focusing their efforts on state governments as a way to resist new federal programs.
The latest? Health Care.
In response to what some opponents see as a Congress that doesn’t represent their interests, State Legislators are looking to the nearly-forgotten American political tradition of nullification as a way to reject any potential national health care program that may be coming from Washington.
... Read more: http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/29/will-florida-ban-national-health-care/
On the heels of a successful state-level resistance to the 2005 Real ID Act, activists and state legislators alike are focusing their efforts on state governments as a way to resist new federal programs.
The latest? Health Care.
In response to what some opponents see as a Congress that doesn’t represent their interests, State Legislators are looking to the nearly-forgotten American political tradition of nullification as a way to reject any potential national health care program that may be coming from Washington.
... Read more: http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/29/will-florida-ban-national-health-care/
Florida reacts to Federal overreach, joins 10th Amendment reserved rights effort
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
On July 1, 2009, Central Florida Representative Scott Plakon (R-37th Dist.) introduced a House memorial addressed to the United States Congress asserting Florida’s sovereignty over matters not expressly granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States. The proposed legislative declaration of state rights has already garnered 33 co-sponsors.
The effort to take a stand against the federal encroachment into governmental affairs traditionally managed by the states is rooted on the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, which states:
“The powers not delegated to the United states by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States, respectively, or to the people.”
While the scope of federal jurisdiction over many subjects, especially in the category of social programs, has been a source of friction throughout the nation’s history, the rapid pace, broad reach and huge cost of recent federal executive and legislative actions, has heightened the concern among state and local officials. As a consequence, resolutions and memorials such as the one proposed by Representative Plakon have been introduced in legislatures all across the nation. In fact, Florida is the 36th state to have one such measure under consideration. Currently, six states have already passed such a resolution. The latest was Alaska. Its resolution was signed by Governor Sarah Palin a few days ago.
... Read more: http://www.examiner.com/x-5325-Orlando-Republican-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Florida-reacts-to-Federal-overreach-joins-10th-Amendment-reserved-rights-effort
The effort to take a stand against the federal encroachment into governmental affairs traditionally managed by the states is rooted on the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, which states:
“The powers not delegated to the United states by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States, respectively, or to the people.”
While the scope of federal jurisdiction over many subjects, especially in the category of social programs, has been a source of friction throughout the nation’s history, the rapid pace, broad reach and huge cost of recent federal executive and legislative actions, has heightened the concern among state and local officials. As a consequence, resolutions and memorials such as the one proposed by Representative Plakon have been introduced in legislatures all across the nation. In fact, Florida is the 36th state to have one such measure under consideration. Currently, six states have already passed such a resolution. The latest was Alaska. Its resolution was signed by Governor Sarah Palin a few days ago.
... Read more: http://www.examiner.com/x-5325-Orlando-Republican-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Florida-reacts-to-Federal-overreach-joins-10th-Amendment-reserved-rights-effort
Senator Thompson on the Obama Health Care bill
If you want to know how the elderly would be treated under the Obama Health Care bill
July 25, 2009
Listen to former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson as he interviews someone who has read the Obama Health Care bill.
... Listen here: http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147486009
July 25, 2009
Listen to former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson as he interviews someone who has read the Obama Health Care bill.
... Listen here: http://action.afa.net/Detail.aspx?id=2147486009
Stop the Abortion Mandate
Saturday, July 25, 2009
"Help block one of the greatest threats to human life since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision imposed abortion on America..."
Take action NOW to prevent Washington D.C. bureaucrats and abortion industry lobbyists from forcing YOU to pay for abortions.
... Read more and listen to the webcast replay: http://www.stoptheabortionmandate.com/
Take action NOW to prevent Washington D.C. bureaucrats and abortion industry lobbyists from forcing YOU to pay for abortions.
... Read more and listen to the webcast replay: http://www.stoptheabortionmandate.com/
Appointment Watch
New federal appointments are going mostly unreported. Go to this site to watch the list grow and find links to people we need to be concerned about:
http://www.getliberty.org/content.asp?pl=187&contentid=187
http://www.getliberty.org/content.asp?pl=187&contentid=187
The Devil is in the Details....
President Obama has reportedly told the Pope that he intends to see a reduction in the number of abortions, but it seems as though his plan is to promote birth control rather than limit abortion, oh and at your expense! Yet when questioned hard this week over the possiblity of pending Healthcare reform including TaxPayer Funding of abortions, Robert Gibbs spinned or by omission simply did not tell the truth.
See this from CNSNews http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=51304
“I think that that [abortion funding] will wind up being part of the debate,” Orszag told Fox News. “I am not prepared to say explicitly that right now. It's obviously a controversial issue, and it's one of the questions that is playing out in this debate.” Last week, the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee declined to adopt the Hatch amendment, forbidding federal funding of abortion, in its version of the health-care reform bill. Sen. Chris Dodd (D.-Conn.), who is shepherding the bill through the Senate, defended the bill’s prospective funding of abortion. “We like the idea that people have choices and, indeed, the law of the land permits people to make those choices, and we respect that, and we are going to pursue that,” Dodd told CNSNews.com last week when asked about abortion funding in the bill. “Again, we do not want to discriminate when people have--they have convictions, moral convictions and religious convictions.”
See this from CNSNews http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=51304
“I think that that [abortion funding] will wind up being part of the debate,” Orszag told Fox News. “I am not prepared to say explicitly that right now. It's obviously a controversial issue, and it's one of the questions that is playing out in this debate.” Last week, the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee declined to adopt the Hatch amendment, forbidding federal funding of abortion, in its version of the health-care reform bill. Sen. Chris Dodd (D.-Conn.), who is shepherding the bill through the Senate, defended the bill’s prospective funding of abortion. “We like the idea that people have choices and, indeed, the law of the land permits people to make those choices, and we respect that, and we are going to pursue that,” Dodd told CNSNews.com last week when asked about abortion funding in the bill. “Again, we do not want to discriminate when people have--they have convictions, moral convictions and religious convictions.”
Palin Signs Alaska Sovereignty Resolution
Monday, July 20, 2009
On Friday, July 10th, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin signed House Joint Resolution 27 (HJR27), sponsored by State Rep. Mike Kelly. The resolution "claims sovereignty for the state under the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States over all powers not otherwise enumerated and granted to the federal government by the Constitution of the United States."
The House passed the resolution by a vote of 37-0 (3 not voting) and the Senate passed it by a vote of 40-0.
Six other states have had both houses of their legislature pass similar resolutions - Tennessee, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma and Louisiana - Alaska joins Tennessee as the second to have such a resolution signed by the Governor.
... Read more: http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/13/palin-signs-alaska-sovereignty-resolution/
The House passed the resolution by a vote of 37-0 (3 not voting) and the Senate passed it by a vote of 40-0.
Six other states have had both houses of their legislature pass similar resolutions - Tennessee, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma and Louisiana - Alaska joins Tennessee as the second to have such a resolution signed by the Governor.
... Read more: http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2009/07/13/palin-signs-alaska-sovereignty-resolution/
Mr. Sunshine? Ron Paul Wins Support to Audit Fed Reserve
Rep. Ron Paul so far has won 245 co-sponsors to a bill that would require a full-fledged audit of the Federal Reserve by the end of 2010.
All of a sudden, Congress is paying close attention to Ron Paul.
The feisty congressman from Texas, whose insurgent "Ron Paul Revolution" presidential campaign rankled Republican leaders last year, now has the GOP House leadership on his side -- backing a measure that generated paltry support when he first introduced it 26 years ago.
Paul, as of Tuesday, has won 245 co-sponsors to a bill that would require a full-fledged audit of the Federal Reserve by the end of 2010.
Paul attracted just 18 co-sponsors when he authored a similar bill, which died, in 1983. While the impact Fed policies have on inflation is once again a concern, fears about loose monetary policy and excessive federal spending appear even more widespread in 2009.
"In the past, I never got much support, but I think it's the financial crisis obviously that's drawing so much attention to it, and people want to know more about the Federal Reserve," Paul told FOXNews.com.
... Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/24/mr-popular-rep-paul-wins-supporters-fed-sunshine/
All of a sudden, Congress is paying close attention to Ron Paul.
The feisty congressman from Texas, whose insurgent "Ron Paul Revolution" presidential campaign rankled Republican leaders last year, now has the GOP House leadership on his side -- backing a measure that generated paltry support when he first introduced it 26 years ago.
Paul, as of Tuesday, has won 245 co-sponsors to a bill that would require a full-fledged audit of the Federal Reserve by the end of 2010.
Paul attracted just 18 co-sponsors when he authored a similar bill, which died, in 1983. While the impact Fed policies have on inflation is once again a concern, fears about loose monetary policy and excessive federal spending appear even more widespread in 2009.
"In the past, I never got much support, but I think it's the financial crisis obviously that's drawing so much attention to it, and people want to know more about the Federal Reserve," Paul told FOXNews.com.
... Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/24/mr-popular-rep-paul-wins-supporters-fed-sunshine/
Obama's Czars Draw Criticism From Both Sides of the Political Aisle
By some accounts, Obama has nearly three dozen czars in his administration, managing everything from closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to ending the genocide in Darfur.
Republicans and some Democrats are complaining that there are too many so-called czars in the Obama administration, and now the Senate Health committee even is proposing a health care czar to oversee the overhaul of the system.
By some accounts, Obama has nearly three dozen czars in his administration, managing everything from closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to ending the genocide in Darfur.
"The accumulation of power by White House staff can threaten the Constitutional system of checks and balances," Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W. Va., wrote in a letter to Obama.
... Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/15/obamas-czars-draw-criticism-sides-political-aisle/
Republicans and some Democrats are complaining that there are too many so-called czars in the Obama administration, and now the Senate Health committee even is proposing a health care czar to oversee the overhaul of the system.
By some accounts, Obama has nearly three dozen czars in his administration, managing everything from closing the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to ending the genocide in Darfur.
"The accumulation of power by White House staff can threaten the Constitutional system of checks and balances," Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W. Va., wrote in a letter to Obama.
... Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/15/obamas-czars-draw-criticism-sides-political-aisle/
Wee the people: Port-a-potty named for Pelosi
Tea partiers dedicate new thrones to Washington's 'imperial' leaders
This is a great idea!
... Read more: http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=101791
This is a great idea!
... Read more: http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=101791
H.R.2630 Protect Patients and Physicians Privacy Act
This bill brought by Ron Paul, would limit the federal government's ability to take your medical information.
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2630/show
Protect Patients and Physicians Privacy Act - Grants individuals the ability to opt out of any federally mandated, created, or funded electronic system for maintaining health care information. Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal:
(1) the requirement that the Secretary of Health and Human Servives adopt standards providing for standard unique health identifiers; and
(2) the offense of wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information. Prohibits the use of federal funds to support, encourage, or otherwise promote the use of standard unique health identifiers in any federal, state, or private health care plan. Requires informed consent for the sharing from electronic medical records of any information created pursuant to a federally mandated, created, or funded program. Prohibits health information from an individual medical record from being placed in a federally mandated, created, or funded electronic system of health information, absent a signed, informed consent from the patient involved. States that the federal government may not require a health care provider to participate in any federally mandated, created, or funded electronic system of maintaining health care information. Prohibits sanctions against a health care provider for failing to participate in such a system.
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2630/show
Protect Patients and Physicians Privacy Act - Grants individuals the ability to opt out of any federally mandated, created, or funded electronic system for maintaining health care information. Amends title XI of the Social Security Act to repeal:
(1) the requirement that the Secretary of Health and Human Servives adopt standards providing for standard unique health identifiers; and
(2) the offense of wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information. Prohibits the use of federal funds to support, encourage, or otherwise promote the use of standard unique health identifiers in any federal, state, or private health care plan. Requires informed consent for the sharing from electronic medical records of any information created pursuant to a federally mandated, created, or funded program. Prohibits health information from an individual medical record from being placed in a federally mandated, created, or funded electronic system of health information, absent a signed, informed consent from the patient involved. States that the federal government may not require a health care provider to participate in any federally mandated, created, or funded electronic system of maintaining health care information. Prohibits sanctions against a health care provider for failing to participate in such a system.
Only Warming Is On The Left
By INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY | Posted Monday, June 29, 2009 4:20 PM PT
Climate Change: A switch of four Republican votes would have defeated Waxman-Markey, the Democrats' global warming legislation. But like the Clinton Btu tax, the bill could die in the Senate and turn the House over to the GOP.
What were these RINOs thinking? The GOP is supposed to be the party of low taxes and free markets. Rep. Mike Castle, one of the eight offered an explanation right off of President Obama's teleprompter.
"Nations around the world are surging ahead with emission reductions and developing new energy technologies," Castle, Delaware's at-large congressman, posted on his House Web site. "The United States should be on equal footing, if not leading this effort to remain competitive."
Castle may not have noticed, but China and India have no intention of marching with us over the cliff. They are building coal and nuclear plants while scouring the world for oil. Countries like Spain have found that alternative energy costs two jobs for every "green" job created. This bill makes us competitive only with Somalia and Bangladesh.
... Read more: http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=331169601368532
Climate Change: A switch of four Republican votes would have defeated Waxman-Markey, the Democrats' global warming legislation. But like the Clinton Btu tax, the bill could die in the Senate and turn the House over to the GOP.
What were these RINOs thinking? The GOP is supposed to be the party of low taxes and free markets. Rep. Mike Castle, one of the eight offered an explanation right off of President Obama's teleprompter.
"Nations around the world are surging ahead with emission reductions and developing new energy technologies," Castle, Delaware's at-large congressman, posted on his House Web site. "The United States should be on equal footing, if not leading this effort to remain competitive."
Castle may not have noticed, but China and India have no intention of marching with us over the cliff. They are building coal and nuclear plants while scouring the world for oil. Countries like Spain have found that alternative energy costs two jobs for every "green" job created. This bill makes us competitive only with Somalia and Bangladesh.
... Read more: http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=331169601368532
Setting the Record Straight on Health Care Reform
President Obama took to the airwaves Wednesday in an effort to promote his plan for a national government-run health care system. He answered questions on rising costs, taxing benefits, and many other issues during an ABC News special on health care reform called “Questions for the President: Prescription for America.”
... Read more and watch the video: http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2009/06/26/setting-the-record-straight-on-health-care-reform/
... Three more videos: http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2009/06/25/three-worthwhile-health-care-videos/
... Read more and watch the video: http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2009/06/26/setting-the-record-straight-on-health-care-reform/
... Three more videos: http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2009/06/25/three-worthwhile-health-care-videos/
Parents' Rights Constitutional Amendment vs. U.N.'s Convention of "Rights" of the Child
Submitted by Roberta Combs on June 26, 2009 - 10:27am.
Incredibly, the United Nations, instead of trying to broker peace agreements amongst the world's warring nations -- or dismantling the nuclear weapons programs of rogue nations such as Iran and North Korea -- is meddling once again in the affairs of the nuclear family and the Obama administration is trying to give them an assist.
Pro-family forces in America are fighting back. There is now a bill, authored by Congressman Pete Hoekstra, Republican from Michigan and co-sponsored by the Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives, John Boehner from Ohio, which will establish a Parents' Rights Constitutional Amendment (H. J. Res. 42.) The entire leadership of the Republicans in the House of Representatives are also co-sponsors. It now has 100 co-sponsors and gaining more every day as Members of the House find out about this commonsense pro-family legislation.
Leader Boehner's office reported that: "Recently the Administration has indicated that it would like the Senate to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. In light of increasing government expansion into the private sector and individuals' lives - the desire to cede parents' rights to raise and nurture their children to an international panel in Geneva should not come as surprise.
... Read more: http://www.cc.org/commentary/parents039_rights_constitutional_amendment_vs_un039s_convention_quotrightsquot_child
Incredibly, the United Nations, instead of trying to broker peace agreements amongst the world's warring nations -- or dismantling the nuclear weapons programs of rogue nations such as Iran and North Korea -- is meddling once again in the affairs of the nuclear family and the Obama administration is trying to give them an assist.
Pro-family forces in America are fighting back. There is now a bill, authored by Congressman Pete Hoekstra, Republican from Michigan and co-sponsored by the Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives, John Boehner from Ohio, which will establish a Parents' Rights Constitutional Amendment (H. J. Res. 42.) The entire leadership of the Republicans in the House of Representatives are also co-sponsors. It now has 100 co-sponsors and gaining more every day as Members of the House find out about this commonsense pro-family legislation.
Leader Boehner's office reported that: "Recently the Administration has indicated that it would like the Senate to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. In light of increasing government expansion into the private sector and individuals' lives - the desire to cede parents' rights to raise and nurture their children to an international panel in Geneva should not come as surprise.
... Read more: http://www.cc.org/commentary/parents039_rights_constitutional_amendment_vs_un039s_convention_quotrightsquot_child
Cap-and-Trade Means Regulate and Subsidize
By Brian Sussman
Last week, prior to voting for the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, House Republican Leader John Boehner spent the better part of an hour reading from the 1201-page bill and the associated 300-page addendum, which had been dumped on Congress' door at 3:09AM. He did so, he told The Hill, because he believed "people need to know what's in this pile of s-it."
Congressman Boehner was correct. There may be no better description of what's in this phony legislation, designed to supposedly halt global warming.
First, a couple quick facts:
Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant, it's a fertilizer. It accounts for a feeble .038 percent of the atmosphere. According to the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, a research wing of the Department of Energy, only 3.2 percent of that thin atmospheric component is created by anthropogenic emissions.
... Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/07/capandtrade_means_regulate_and.html
Last week, prior to voting for the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, House Republican Leader John Boehner spent the better part of an hour reading from the 1201-page bill and the associated 300-page addendum, which had been dumped on Congress' door at 3:09AM. He did so, he told The Hill, because he believed "people need to know what's in this pile of s-it."
Congressman Boehner was correct. There may be no better description of what's in this phony legislation, designed to supposedly halt global warming.
First, a couple quick facts:
Carbon dioxide is not a pollutant, it's a fertilizer. It accounts for a feeble .038 percent of the atmosphere. According to the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, a research wing of the Department of Energy, only 3.2 percent of that thin atmospheric component is created by anthropogenic emissions.
... Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/07/capandtrade_means_regulate_and.html
GUILLETTE: Some sunshine in Florida
On the surface, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appears to be the rising star in the Sunshine State. Mr. Crist won a landslide election, maintains high approval ratings and was considered as a potential vice presidential choice by Republican nominee John McCain. In addition, he was even ranked the most "fiscally conservative governor in the country" by the Cato Institute - beating out even South Carolina's budget hawk Gov. Mark Sanford.
Many Florida conservatives, however, have a very different hero - Marco Rubio. Considered by grass-roots activists to be the "Cuban Newt Gingrich," Mr. Rubio is an idea-man who focuses on free-market solutions to current problems. As a state representative, Mr. Rubio held "Idea Raisers" around Florida where citizens could offer suggestions to make state government more efficient and effective. He took the best of these and published them in a book titled, "100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future."
... Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/05/some-sunshine-in-florida/
Many Florida conservatives, however, have a very different hero - Marco Rubio. Considered by grass-roots activists to be the "Cuban Newt Gingrich," Mr. Rubio is an idea-man who focuses on free-market solutions to current problems. As a state representative, Mr. Rubio held "Idea Raisers" around Florida where citizens could offer suggestions to make state government more efficient and effective. He took the best of these and published them in a book titled, "100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future."
... Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/05/some-sunshine-in-florida/
Republican Chart Outlines House Democrats’ Government Takeover of Health Care
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Rep. Kevin Brady: “This chart identifies 31 new federal programs, agencies, commissions, and mandates that will be in between patients and … their doctor.”
Washington, Jul 15 - House Republicans, led by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and House Republicans on the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), today outlined a chart detailing the bureaucratic nightmare of the House Democrats’ health care plan. The chart, which Brady detailed in a presentation to GOP leaders today, identifies at least 31 new federal programs, agencies, commissions and mandates that accompany the unprecedented government takeover of health care in America. House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today:
“This chart depicts the health care nightmare that House Democrats have planned for families and small businesses. This isn’t reform; it’s a recipe for disaster that will lead to higher health care costs, lower quality, rationed care, and bureaucrats making medical decisions instead of doctors and patients. Families shouldn’t have to answer to shadowy Washington bureaucrats when they’re seeking health care treatments for themselves and their loved ones.
... Read more and view the chart: http://gopleader.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=137304
Washington, Jul 15 - House Republicans, led by Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) and House Republicans on the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), today outlined a chart detailing the bureaucratic nightmare of the House Democrats’ health care plan. The chart, which Brady detailed in a presentation to GOP leaders today, identifies at least 31 new federal programs, agencies, commissions and mandates that accompany the unprecedented government takeover of health care in America. House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement today:
“This chart depicts the health care nightmare that House Democrats have planned for families and small businesses. This isn’t reform; it’s a recipe for disaster that will lead to higher health care costs, lower quality, rationed care, and bureaucrats making medical decisions instead of doctors and patients. Families shouldn’t have to answer to shadowy Washington bureaucrats when they’re seeking health care treatments for themselves and their loved ones.
... Read more and view the chart: http://gopleader.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=137304
Auditing the Fed?
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Check out the fine work being done to keep up on things at the Fed -- skip to about 3 min in where Alan Grayson asks about 9 trillion in off balance sheet transactions -- the answer is amazing.
Staff Sergeant First Class John C. Beale is honored
Monday, July 13, 2009
Killed in action the week before, the body of Staff Sergeant First Class John C. Beale was returned to Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, on June 11, 2009. The Henry County Police Department escorted the procession to the funeral home in McDonough, Georgia. A simple notice in local papers indicated the road route to be taken and the approximate time.
Nowadays one can be led to believe that America no longer respects honor and no longer honors sacrifice outside the military. Be it known that there are many places in this land where people still recognize the courage and impact of total self-sacrifice. Georgia remains on of those graceful places. The link below is a short travelogue of that day's remarkable and painful journey. But only watch this if you wish to have some of your faith in people restored.
Call Senators Thursday Asking for a YES vote on Grassley's E-Verify Amendment & Vitter's No-Match Amendment
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Updated Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 8:00 PM
The Senate has adjourned for the day and will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Votes on amendments by Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and David Vitter (R-La.) that appeared imminent earlier today are still expected at some point over the next few days. Before adjourning tonight, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) filed a cloture motion to end debate on the overall bill by Friday. Please resume calling Senators on Thursday morning and ask them to vote YES on the Grassley and Vitter amendments - 202-224-3121.
Sen. Grassley's amendment (# 1415) would allow employers using E-Verify to check the workplace eligibility of all employees, not just new hires. Under current law, E-Verify may only be used for new hires. Sen. Vitter's amendment (#1375) would prevent further delays in the implementation of the "no-match" rule, which allows the Social Security Administration to send letters notifying employers that the Social Security number and personal data of certain employees don't match SSA records (almost always because they are illegal aliens).
... Read more: http://www.numbersusa.com/content/news/july-8-2009/call-your-senators-now-support-sen-sessions-e-verify-amendment.html
The Senate has adjourned for the day and will reconvene at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 9. Votes on amendments by Sens. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and David Vitter (R-La.) that appeared imminent earlier today are still expected at some point over the next few days. Before adjourning tonight, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) filed a cloture motion to end debate on the overall bill by Friday. Please resume calling Senators on Thursday morning and ask them to vote YES on the Grassley and Vitter amendments - 202-224-3121.
Sen. Grassley's amendment (# 1415) would allow employers using E-Verify to check the workplace eligibility of all employees, not just new hires. Under current law, E-Verify may only be used for new hires. Sen. Vitter's amendment (#1375) would prevent further delays in the implementation of the "no-match" rule, which allows the Social Security Administration to send letters notifying employers that the Social Security number and personal data of certain employees don't match SSA records (almost always because they are illegal aliens).
... Read more: http://www.numbersusa.com/content/news/july-8-2009/call-your-senators-now-support-sen-sessions-e-verify-amendment.html
Audit the Federal Reserve!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Since its inception in 1913, the Federal Reserve has helped to devalue our dollar by 95%. During the recent economic crisis, it has poured trillions of dollars into the economy with no oversight, made secret agreements with foreign banks and governments, and has refused to tell Congress who is getting the money or to give it the details of what deals are being made.
HR 1207, Ron Paul's "Audit the Fed bill," and S 604, its Senate companion, will demand full transparency from the Federal Reserve for the first time in history by removing all restrictions from Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits of the Fed and mandating an audit by the end of 2010.
Help turn up the heat on Congress and convince them to pass Ron Paul's "Audit the Fed" bill. Your petitions, e-mails, letters and phone calls have already made a huge impact, but more of your help is needed right away. Please take a few moments to tell your Congressman to support HR 1207, and urge your Senators to cosponsor S 604. Our tools below make it quick and easy to make a difference today!
... Get the full details and sign the petition: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/campaigns/hr1207home.php
HR 1207, Ron Paul's "Audit the Fed bill," and S 604, its Senate companion, will demand full transparency from the Federal Reserve for the first time in history by removing all restrictions from Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits of the Fed and mandating an audit by the end of 2010.
Help turn up the heat on Congress and convince them to pass Ron Paul's "Audit the Fed" bill. Your petitions, e-mails, letters and phone calls have already made a huge impact, but more of your help is needed right away. Please take a few moments to tell your Congressman to support HR 1207, and urge your Senators to cosponsor S 604. Our tools below make it quick and easy to make a difference today!
... Get the full details and sign the petition: http://www.campaignforliberty.com/campaigns/hr1207home.php
Florida 10th Amendment Resolution
Please join us in supporting Florida HM19. The 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution (sometimes known as the State's Rights Amendment), states:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
HM19 serves as a notice and a demand by the people of the state of Florida as expressed through their legislature to the Federal Government to cease and desist from going beyond the scope of and issuing mandates beyond it's constitutionally delegated powers. It also reasserts Florida's sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
... Read more: http://www.flfreedom.org/
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
HM19 serves as a notice and a demand by the people of the state of Florida as expressed through their legislature to the Federal Government to cease and desist from going beyond the scope of and issuing mandates beyond it's constitutionally delegated powers. It also reasserts Florida's sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
... Read more: http://www.flfreedom.org/
The Urgent Need for a Comprehensive Monetary Reform
Monday, July 6, 2009
By: Dr. W. Cleon Skousen
The American Founding Fathers originally intended a monetary system quite different from the one we have now. In fact, they had hoped to prevent many of the fiscal and economic problems with which our present monetary system is afflicted.
Historically, the principal mistakes grew out of two rather amazing monetary institutions which crept into our system. The first institution which poisoned the monetary well was the development of a privately owned central bank copied after the Bank of England. The second institution which brought on us a cycle of "boom and bust" economics was the adoption of a procedure for the creation of "money out of nothing" through a system of fractional banking.
... Read the three part story: http://www.nccs.net/monetary_reform.html
The American Founding Fathers originally intended a monetary system quite different from the one we have now. In fact, they had hoped to prevent many of the fiscal and economic problems with which our present monetary system is afflicted.
Historically, the principal mistakes grew out of two rather amazing monetary institutions which crept into our system. The first institution which poisoned the monetary well was the development of a privately owned central bank copied after the Bank of England. The second institution which brought on us a cycle of "boom and bust" economics was the adoption of a procedure for the creation of "money out of nothing" through a system of fractional banking.
... Read the three part story: http://www.nccs.net/monetary_reform.html
You're Not The Boss Of Me!
Two hundred and thirty-three years ago, in Philadelphia, a bunch of
guys got together and wrote a letter to their king. The letter was
very eloquent, and well thought out, but it basically boiled down
to this:
"Dear King George,
You're not the boss of us!
Sincerely,
A Bunch of Troublemakers"
That's essentially what the Declaration of Independence was: a
bunch of radicals declaring that they would no longer recognize the
right of their king to rule them, at all, ever again. They went on
to create a new boss, which turned into a new oppressor, but we'll
get to that in a moment. First, let's consider the essence of that
attitude: "You're not the boss of me!"
... Read more: http://www.larkenrose.com/tmds-blog/1894-youre-not-the-boss-of-me.html
guys got together and wrote a letter to their king. The letter was
very eloquent, and well thought out, but it basically boiled down
to this:
"Dear King George,
You're not the boss of us!
Sincerely,
A Bunch of Troublemakers"
That's essentially what the Declaration of Independence was: a
bunch of radicals declaring that they would no longer recognize the
right of their king to rule them, at all, ever again. They went on
to create a new boss, which turned into a new oppressor, but we'll
get to that in a moment. First, let's consider the essence of that
attitude: "You're not the boss of me!"
... Read more: http://www.larkenrose.com/tmds-blog/1894-youre-not-the-boss-of-me.html
The Smearing Of Gerald Walpin
Friday, June 19, 2009
By INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY | Posted Thursday, June 18, 2009 4:20 PM PT
Oversight: If the White House really believes that AmeriCorps' inspector general was "confused" and "disoriented," how about open congressional hearings where the American people can see for themselves?
The storm that erupted after the firing with one hour's notice of Gerald Walpin, the inspector general overseeing AmeriCorps, has not died down.
Pressed for an explanation as to the reasons for the firing and why the law requiring Congress to be given notice and reasons 30 days in advance was not followed, the White House has resorted to old-time Chicago-style political smears.
... Read more: http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=330217110472042
Oversight: If the White House really believes that AmeriCorps' inspector general was "confused" and "disoriented," how about open congressional hearings where the American people can see for themselves?
The storm that erupted after the firing with one hour's notice of Gerald Walpin, the inspector general overseeing AmeriCorps, has not died down.
Pressed for an explanation as to the reasons for the firing and why the law requiring Congress to be given notice and reasons 30 days in advance was not followed, the White House has resorted to old-time Chicago-style political smears.
... Read more: http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=330217110472042
Egypt: Court Denies Right To Convert To Second Christian
Maher El-Gohary provides requested documents, but judge dismisses them.
ISTANBUL, June 16 (Compass Direct News) – A Cairo judge on Saturday (June 13) rejected an Egyptian’s convert’s attempt to change his identification card’s religious status from Muslim to Christian, the second failed attempt to exercise constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom by a Muslim-born convert to Christianity.
For Maher El-Gohary, who has been attacked on the street, subjected to death threats and driven into hiding as a result of opening his case 10 months ago, Saturday’s outcome provided nothing in the way of consolation.
... Read more: http://www.compassdirect.org
ISTANBUL, June 16 (Compass Direct News) – A Cairo judge on Saturday (June 13) rejected an Egyptian’s convert’s attempt to change his identification card’s religious status from Muslim to Christian, the second failed attempt to exercise constitutionally guaranteed religious freedom by a Muslim-born convert to Christianity.
For Maher El-Gohary, who has been attacked on the street, subjected to death threats and driven into hiding as a result of opening his case 10 months ago, Saturday’s outcome provided nothing in the way of consolation.
... Read more: http://www.compassdirect.org
Why the 10th Amendment?
The recent rejuvenation of interest in State’s rights, nullification, and secession has been a welcome result of the explosion of federal power since the housing and credit bubbles burst last fall. The 10th Amendment movements and "tea parties" are, at least on one level, a pure form of "republicanism." Unfortunately, there are those who call themselves Republicans who have little understanding about the history of the republic, namely how the Founding generation conceptualized the "united States" as Jefferson called it in the Declaration of Independence. "Country club" Republican "protesters" have jumped on the bandwagon, and as folks on the LRC have documented, these individuals are purely pawns for the demagogues in the GOP, a party that has never truly been either for State’s rights or limited government. Simply rallying against unconstitutional taxes, expansive federal programs, or shallow assaults on the Democrats and Barack Obama is not enough. You can chant about the 10th Amendment till you go hoarse, but without understanding the principles behind State sovereignty, your voice will be useless.
... Read more: http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig10/mcclanahan2.html
... Read more: http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig10/mcclanahan2.html
Biden Says 'Everyone Guessed Wrong' on Unemployment Numbers
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday that "everyone guessed wrong" on the impact of the economic stimulus, but he defended the administration's spending designed to combat rising joblessness.
Biden said inaccuracies in unemployment predictions shouldn't undercut the White House's support of the $787 billion economic revival plan that has not met the expectations of President Obama's team. Instead, the vice president urged skeptics to look at teachers who kept their classroom assignments and police officers who kept their beats because of financial assistance from Washington.
"The bottom line is that jobs are being created that would not have been there before," Biden said.
But they are not coming at the pace first estimated.
Just 10 days before taking office, Obama's top economic advisers released a report predicting unemployment would remain at 8 percent of below through this year if an economic stimulus plan won congressional approval.
Yet the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that unemployment in May rose to 9.4 percent.
Biden said the White House is keenly aware of the gap between the rhetoric used to sell fast passage of the legislation and the reality that has 14.5 million people unemployed.
... Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/14/biden-says-guessed-wrong-unemployment-numbers/
Biden said inaccuracies in unemployment predictions shouldn't undercut the White House's support of the $787 billion economic revival plan that has not met the expectations of President Obama's team. Instead, the vice president urged skeptics to look at teachers who kept their classroom assignments and police officers who kept their beats because of financial assistance from Washington.
"The bottom line is that jobs are being created that would not have been there before," Biden said.
But they are not coming at the pace first estimated.
Just 10 days before taking office, Obama's top economic advisers released a report predicting unemployment would remain at 8 percent of below through this year if an economic stimulus plan won congressional approval.
Yet the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that unemployment in May rose to 9.4 percent.
Biden said the White House is keenly aware of the gap between the rhetoric used to sell fast passage of the legislation and the reality that has 14.5 million people unemployed.
... Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/06/14/biden-says-guessed-wrong-unemployment-numbers/
Analysis: Doctors' boos show Obama's tough road
WASHINGTON (AP) - Barack Obama isn't used to hearing boos.
For all the young president's popularity, the response he got Monday from doctors at an American Medical Association meeting was a sign his road is only going to get rockier as he tries to sell his plan to overhaul the nation's health care system.
The boos erupted when Obama told the doctors in Chicago he wouldn't try to help them win their top legislative priority—limits on jury damages in medical malpractice cases.
... Read more: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98RBO9G0&show_article=1
For all the young president's popularity, the response he got Monday from doctors at an American Medical Association meeting was a sign his road is only going to get rockier as he tries to sell his plan to overhaul the nation's health care system.
The boos erupted when Obama told the doctors in Chicago he wouldn't try to help them win their top legislative priority—limits on jury damages in medical malpractice cases.
... Read more: http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98RBO9G0&show_article=1
SEN. JIM DeMINT: The Conservative We’re Looking For — Marco Rubio
By Jim DeMint
U.S. Senator Representing South Carolina
Once there was a poor farmer who wanted to become fabulously rich in the diamond trade. He deserted his farmland and traveled the world looking for diamonds until he was too old to look anymore. He returned home penniless, only to discover that the fields around his home were thick with flawless diamonds as big as your fist.
The poor guy’s fortune had been right under his nose, but he had wasted his whole life looking everywhere but in his own backyard.
That old story came back to me a few weeks ago when I met Marco Rubio. He’s the 38-year old former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez next year. Rubio is the most impressive conservative leader I have met in a long time, a natural leader with an inspiring personal story and an even more inspiring vision for Florida and America.
... Read more: http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/06/16/demint_rubio_florid/
U.S. Senator Representing South Carolina
Once there was a poor farmer who wanted to become fabulously rich in the diamond trade. He deserted his farmland and traveled the world looking for diamonds until he was too old to look anymore. He returned home penniless, only to discover that the fields around his home were thick with flawless diamonds as big as your fist.
The poor guy’s fortune had been right under his nose, but he had wasted his whole life looking everywhere but in his own backyard.
That old story came back to me a few weeks ago when I met Marco Rubio. He’s the 38-year old former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mel Martinez next year. Rubio is the most impressive conservative leader I have met in a long time, a natural leader with an inspiring personal story and an even more inspiring vision for Florida and America.
... Read more: http://foxforum.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/06/16/demint_rubio_florid/
Truth-Mongering
Health Reform: The president predicts "scare tactics and fear-mongering that (have) worked in the past," warnings of "socialized medicine," "rationed care" and bureaucratic control. Real fears deserve mongering.
His teleprompter locked and loaded, President Obama has set off on a full-bore health care offensive that will lead to socialized medicine if the American people acquiesce. One of his chief tactics in what is no less than a war is to claim that those who say this are liars.
In his first big volley of the conflict, the president's lengthy address to the American Medical Association warned of "fear tactics to paint any effort to achieve reform as an attempt to, yes, socialize medicine." Scaremongers will "give warnings about socialized medicine and government takeovers, long lines and rationed care, decisions made by bureaucrats and not doctors."
... Read more: http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=330042148785973
His teleprompter locked and loaded, President Obama has set off on a full-bore health care offensive that will lead to socialized medicine if the American people acquiesce. One of his chief tactics in what is no less than a war is to claim that those who say this are liars.
In his first big volley of the conflict, the president's lengthy address to the American Medical Association warned of "fear tactics to paint any effort to achieve reform as an attempt to, yes, socialize medicine." Scaremongers will "give warnings about socialized medicine and government takeovers, long lines and rationed care, decisions made by bureaucrats and not doctors."
... Read more: http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=330042148785973
Coalition Press Conference: Obama’s Appointments and Policies Reflect Extreme Homosexual Agenda
Contact: Angela, Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, 847-722-5330, americansfortruth@comcast.net
CHICAGO, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH) is organizing a news conference Wednesday, June 17th at 11:00 AM, to highlight President Obama's radical homosexual appointments and overall "gay" agenda:
Where:
29 South LaSalle Street, Suite 610, Chicago, IL
When:
Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 AM
... Read more: http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7665210681.html
CHICAGO, June 16 /Christian Newswire/ -- Americans For Truth About Homosexuality (AFTAH) is organizing a news conference Wednesday, June 17th at 11:00 AM, to highlight President Obama's radical homosexual appointments and overall "gay" agenda:
Where:
29 South LaSalle Street, Suite 610, Chicago, IL
When:
Wednesday, June 17, 11:00 AM
... Read more: http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7665210681.html
UN Treaty Jeopardizes Homeschool Freedom in Britain
The following is a press release published by Home School Legal Defense Association yesterday:
Purcellville, VA – Last week the Children’s Secretary of Britain accepted a report in full by Graham Badman which argues for an end to homeschool freedom. “While it’s disgraceful that the British government would even entertain this report it’s particularly troubling for American parents because the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was used as the justification for this action,” said Michael Farris, Chairman of HSLDA and President of ParentalRights.org.
... Read more: http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=00f9e4541df7da80194807124&id=276512c6d8&e=0c1a5de3a4
Purcellville, VA – Last week the Children’s Secretary of Britain accepted a report in full by Graham Badman which argues for an end to homeschool freedom. “While it’s disgraceful that the British government would even entertain this report it’s particularly troubling for American parents because the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was used as the justification for this action,” said Michael Farris, Chairman of HSLDA and President of ParentalRights.org.
... Read more: http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=00f9e4541df7da80194807124&id=276512c6d8&e=0c1a5de3a4
Ruin Your Health with the Obama Stimulus Plan
... Read the transcript: http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/77531&id=8931794
... Read how this will affect you: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=aLzfDxfbwhzs
Julius Genachowski to ramp up efforts to ensure equal access on the Internet.
The political sea change brought by Democratic dominance that’s already affecting the energy and health care sectors is about to wash over a new one: technology.
President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, is expected to be confirmed by the Senate later this month — and activists expect him to ramp up efforts to ensure equal access on the Internet.
... Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/23210.html
President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the Federal Communications Commission, Julius Genachowski, is expected to be confirmed by the Senate later this month — and activists expect him to ramp up efforts to ensure equal access on the Internet.
... Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/23210.html
Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009
Contact your representatives and ask them to support HR 1207 to allow an audit of the Federal Reserve.
... Read more: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1207/show
... Read more: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1207/show
Please contact your Representative today and ask that they vote against HR 2410
The U.S. House is beginning to debate HR 2410, the Foreign Relations Reauthorization Act, which would dramatically expand the ability of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to promote abortion in foreign countries and undermine pro-life laws around the world.
Section 334 establishes a new “Office for Global Women’s Issues” headed by an ambassador-at-large in the Office of the Secretary of State. This legislation directs that this office coordinate and support efforts regarding “women’s empowerment” around the world.
On April 22, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the Foreign Affairs Committee that this administration “will protect the rights of women, including their rights to reproductive health care” including access to abortion.
Congressman Chris Smith offered an amendment to prevent this new office from promoting abortion around the world, but that amendment is not being allowed to come up for a vote.
... Read more about HR 2410: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2410/show
Section 334 establishes a new “Office for Global Women’s Issues” headed by an ambassador-at-large in the Office of the Secretary of State. This legislation directs that this office coordinate and support efforts regarding “women’s empowerment” around the world.
On April 22, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified before the Foreign Affairs Committee that this administration “will protect the rights of women, including their rights to reproductive health care” including access to abortion.
Congressman Chris Smith offered an amendment to prevent this new office from promoting abortion around the world, but that amendment is not being allowed to come up for a vote.
... Read more about HR 2410: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2410/show
America's First Muslim President?
During his White House years, William Jefferson Clinton -- someone Judge Sonia Sotomayor might call a "white male" -- was dubbed "America's first black president" by a black admirer. Applying the standard of identity politics and pandering to a special interest that earned Mr. Clinton that distinction, Barack Hussein Obama would have to be considered America's first Muslim president.
This is not to say, necessarily, that Mr. Obama actually is a Muslim any more than Mr. Clinton actually is black. After his five months in office, and most especially after his just-concluded visit to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, however, a stunning conclusion seems increasingly plausible: The man now happy to have his Islamic-rooted middle name featured prominently has engaged in the most consequential bait-and-switch since Adolf Hitler duped Neville Chamberlain over Czechoslovakia at Munich.
... Read more: http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/09/americas-first-muslim-president/
This is not to say, necessarily, that Mr. Obama actually is a Muslim any more than Mr. Clinton actually is black. After his five months in office, and most especially after his just-concluded visit to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, however, a stunning conclusion seems increasingly plausible: The man now happy to have his Islamic-rooted middle name featured prominently has engaged in the most consequential bait-and-switch since Adolf Hitler duped Neville Chamberlain over Czechoslovakia at Munich.
... Read more: http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/09/americas-first-muslim-president/
Mexico/US Border Fence - Securing Yuma Sector 2009
(CNSNews.com) – Pro-life groups will join pro-family members of Congress Wednesday in urging Congress to preserve a pro-life law and prevent taxpayer money going to finance what they call a tragedy -- abortions for girls as young as 12.
Last month, President Obama called for an amendment that would repeal the Dornan Amendment -- a law that bans the appropriation of funding for abortion in the District of Columbia. The amendment would make tax funded abortion legal in D.C.
... Read more: http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=49360
Last month, President Obama called for an amendment that would repeal the Dornan Amendment -- a law that bans the appropriation of funding for abortion in the District of Columbia. The amendment would make tax funded abortion legal in D.C.
... Read more: http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=49360
ACTION ITEM: Broadcaster Freedom Act (H.R. 226, S.34)
Friday, June 5, 2009
Please contact your representatives and others letting them know that you want them to take a stand on Free Speech in America by demanding the Broadcaster Freedom Act (H.R. 226, S.34) be brought to the floor for an up-or-down vote.
Here are a few numbers to call:
Sen. Nelson 202-224-5274
Sen. Martinez 202-224-3041
Congressman Stearns 202-225-5744
Nancy Pelosi (202) 225-4965
Harry Reid (202) 224-3542
... Read more about the bill: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h226/show
Here are a few numbers to call:
Sen. Nelson 202-224-5274
Sen. Martinez 202-224-3041
Congressman Stearns 202-225-5744
Nancy Pelosi (202) 225-4965
Harry Reid (202) 224-3542
... Read more about the bill: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h226/show
Medal of Honor Awarded to Mike Mansoor
Petty Officer 2nd Class (E5) (Rate: P EOD2) MIKE MANSOOR, a Navy EOD Technician, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumously for jumping on a grenade in Iraq , giving his life to save his fellow Seals.
During Mike Monsoor's funeral in San Diego, as his coffin was being moved from the hearse to the grave site at Point Loma's Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery , SEALs were lined up on both sides of the pallbearers route forming a column of two's, with the coffin moving up the center. As Mike's coffin passed, each SEAL, having removed his gold Trident from his uniform, slapped it down embedding the Trident in the wooden coffin.
... Read more: http://www.veteranstoday.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3164
During Mike Monsoor's funeral in San Diego, as his coffin was being moved from the hearse to the grave site at Point Loma's Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery , SEALs were lined up on both sides of the pallbearers route forming a column of two's, with the coffin moving up the center. As Mike's coffin passed, each SEAL, having removed his gold Trident from his uniform, slapped it down embedding the Trident in the wooden coffin.
... Read more: http://www.veteranstoday.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3164
White House Set to Appoint a Pay Czar
By DEBORAH SOLOMON
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration plans to appoint a "Special Master for Compensation" to ensure that companies receiving federal bailout funds are abiding by executive-pay guidelines, according to people familiar with the matter.
The administration is expected to name Kenneth Feinberg, who oversaw the federal government's compensation fund for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, to act as a pay czar for the Treasury Department, these people said.
... Read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124416737421887739.html
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration plans to appoint a "Special Master for Compensation" to ensure that companies receiving federal bailout funds are abiding by executive-pay guidelines, according to people familiar with the matter.
The administration is expected to name Kenneth Feinberg, who oversaw the federal government's compensation fund for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, to act as a pay czar for the Treasury Department, these people said.
... Read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124416737421887739.html
GLSEN Founder and Obama Education Appointee Kevin Jennings Said ‘[F- -k] ‘em’ to Religious Right — in a Church
President Obama has appointed Kevin Jennings, founder of GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) — which sponsored the conference that produced the notorious “Fistgate” scandal (in which young teens were guided on how to perform dangerous homosexual perversions including “fisting”) — to head up “Safe Schools” efforts at the Department of Education. Jennings is a vicious, anti-religious bigot who once said “[F–k] ‘em” to the “Religious Right.” He supports promoting homosexuality and gender confusion as normative to even young students. He made that comment in a New York City church. TAKE ACTION: Urge your U.S. Congressman and Senators to call for the withdrawal of Jennings’ appointment at the Education Department. Call Congress at 202-224-3121 or 202-225-3121.
... Read more: http://americansfortruth.com/news/glsen-founder-kevin-jennings-said-f-k-em-to-religious-right.html
... Read more: http://americansfortruth.com/news/glsen-founder-kevin-jennings-said-f-k-em-to-religious-right.html
The Birds, Bees and Cell Phones
By Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com
Thursday, May 28, 2009
With America moving left politically and socially, it might be wise to take a moment and consider what might happen to kids if the drift continues. Already, children are under pressure from high-tech machines that can instantly provide them with images and information, far beyond their ability to emotionally comprehend the material. Even vigilant parents are up against it. On nearly every playground in America, there are cell phones that can transmit X-rated material in the blink of an eye.
The result is grim. Children in a dozen states have been charged with child pornography for "sexting." That is sending nude pictures of themselves or others using cyberspace. A published study last December claims that 20% of American children had participated in some form of "sexting," including the extreme act of kids actually photographing themselves having sex.
... Read more: http://www.billoreilly.com/site/product?st=2&satype=1&said=502&pid=26642
Thursday, May 28, 2009
With America moving left politically and socially, it might be wise to take a moment and consider what might happen to kids if the drift continues. Already, children are under pressure from high-tech machines that can instantly provide them with images and information, far beyond their ability to emotionally comprehend the material. Even vigilant parents are up against it. On nearly every playground in America, there are cell phones that can transmit X-rated material in the blink of an eye.
The result is grim. Children in a dozen states have been charged with child pornography for "sexting." That is sending nude pictures of themselves or others using cyberspace. A published study last December claims that 20% of American children had participated in some form of "sexting," including the extreme act of kids actually photographing themselves having sex.
... Read more: http://www.billoreilly.com/site/product?st=2&satype=1&said=502&pid=26642
When Technology Fails: How to Survive the Long Emergency
The following is an interview with Matthew Stein, P.E., author of When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability and Surviving the Long Emergency, from Chelsea Green.
Brianne Goodspeed: A lot of people are now really concerned -- or even hopeless -- about the state of the world and what our future holds. Peak oil and climate change, the global food crisis, the war in Iraq, a weak economy and a number of recent devastating natural disasters give us real reason for concern, but many of those things weren't even on the radar -- or were, but to a lesser extent -- when When Technology Fails was published in 2000. What was your original intent in writing the book?
... Read more: http://www.alternet.org/media/123179/when_technology_fails:_how_to_survive_the_long_emergency/
Brianne Goodspeed: A lot of people are now really concerned -- or even hopeless -- about the state of the world and what our future holds. Peak oil and climate change, the global food crisis, the war in Iraq, a weak economy and a number of recent devastating natural disasters give us real reason for concern, but many of those things weren't even on the radar -- or were, but to a lesser extent -- when When Technology Fails was published in 2000. What was your original intent in writing the book?
... Read more: http://www.alternet.org/media/123179/when_technology_fails:_how_to_survive_the_long_emergency/
Geert Wilders receives Free Speech Award in Miami
Annually, the Florida Security Council gives away the prize to an individual or organisation whose efforts to promote the Freedom of Speech have been outstanding. Geert Wilders had been told before he would be honoured with the Free Speech Award, but he was only able to accept the Award during a special ceremony last Monday.
... Read more: http://www.geertwilders.nl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1573&Itemid=1
... Read more: http://www.geertwilders.nl/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1573&Itemid=1
The Rose Garden: Obama, Foes Unleash Messages on Health
The White House is opting for a “positive message” strategy on its health care overhaul, doing little so far to directly engage the emerging plan by conservatives to characterize President Barack Obama’s proposals as a path toward rationed care.
With business groups mostly on the sidelines or working with Obama, some conservative opponents are seeking to drive down public support with visions of inadequate care in the hope that businesses will join the bandwagon against the plan.
... Read more: http://www.rollcall.com/issues/rosegarden/
With business groups mostly on the sidelines or working with Obama, some conservative opponents are seeking to drive down public support with visions of inadequate care in the hope that businesses will join the bandwagon against the plan.
... Read more: http://www.rollcall.com/issues/rosegarden/
Congressman Seeks to End Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Aliens
True immigration reformers in the U.S. Congress have reintroduced legislation seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born to illegal alien parents in the United States. Authored by Congressman Nathan Deal (R-GA) and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of 46 other Members of the House of Representatives, the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009 (H.R.1868) would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) to change the current interpretation of federal law that automatically confers citizenship to any child born in the United States regardless of the immigration status of the child's parents.
... Read more: http://www.fairus.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=20569&security=1601&news_iv_ctrl=1721#1
... Read more: http://www.fairus.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=20569&security=1601&news_iv_ctrl=1721#1
Petition President Obama: “No Amnesty for Illegal Aliens!”
About the Petition:
The push for amnesty is officially beginning on June 8, when President Obama hosts a
closed door meeting (hidden from the American people) of bi-partisan Congressional leaders at the White House to “start a dialogue” about comprehensive immigration reform.
Pandering to the open border special interests, Obama promised the Hispanic Caucus in late May that he would launch immigration reform this year and seek to find ways to as he says “bring illegal aliens out of the shadows and into the light of citizenship.”
Added to that is Obama’s strong support for giving illegals access to taxpayer funded benefits—including healthcare services, education, housing and jobs. Given the state of the economy, adopting an open-boarder agenda will spark an invasion of illegals that will decimate our nation—threatening our sovereignty and way of life.
Through our national petition opposing any amnesty plan, we expect to mobilize 1 million grassroots Americans who by signing our national petition stand for secured borders and strict enforcement of existing laws.
... Read more and sign the petition: http://www.grassfire.org/117/petition.asp?PID=21131622&NID=1
The push for amnesty is officially beginning on June 8, when President Obama hosts a
closed door meeting (hidden from the American people) of bi-partisan Congressional leaders at the White House to “start a dialogue” about comprehensive immigration reform.
Pandering to the open border special interests, Obama promised the Hispanic Caucus in late May that he would launch immigration reform this year and seek to find ways to as he says “bring illegal aliens out of the shadows and into the light of citizenship.”
Added to that is Obama’s strong support for giving illegals access to taxpayer funded benefits—including healthcare services, education, housing and jobs. Given the state of the economy, adopting an open-boarder agenda will spark an invasion of illegals that will decimate our nation—threatening our sovereignty and way of life.
Through our national petition opposing any amnesty plan, we expect to mobilize 1 million grassroots Americans who by signing our national petition stand for secured borders and strict enforcement of existing laws.
... Read more and sign the petition: http://www.grassfire.org/117/petition.asp?PID=21131622&NID=1
Obama administration supports Saudi immunity in 9/11 lawsuit
Brief seeking to deny Americans access to court remedies for attack
Posted: June 01, 2009
9:07 pm Eastern
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
Editor's Note: The following report is excerpted from Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin, the premium online newsletter published by the founder of WND. Subscriptions are $99 a year or, for monthly trials, just $9.95 per month for credit card users, and provide instant access for the complete reports.
President Obama bowing to Saudi king at London's G20 summit meetings in 2009
The Obama administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to protect Saudi Arabia and four of its princes from being held accountable for their alleged role in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States that killed almost 3,000 Americans, according to a report in Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin.
... Read more: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=99832
Posted: June 01, 2009
9:07 pm Eastern
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
Editor's Note: The following report is excerpted from Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin, the premium online newsletter published by the founder of WND. Subscriptions are $99 a year or, for monthly trials, just $9.95 per month for credit card users, and provide instant access for the complete reports.
President Obama bowing to Saudi king at London's G20 summit meetings in 2009
The Obama administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to protect Saudi Arabia and four of its princes from being held accountable for their alleged role in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States that killed almost 3,000 Americans, according to a report in Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin.
... Read more: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=99832
May Posterity Forget You Were Our Countrymen
By Lance Fairchok
There is something about D.C. that saps the will and dulls the intellect of conservatives. Prolonged exposure makes them fretful and risk-averse, even timid with controversial issues. Rather than standing on the fundamental values that define American conservativism such as fiscal restraint, limited government, low taxes and free markets, they sidestep and tap-dance, befuddled by the "bi-partisan" opiates peddled by Socialist Democrats.
Perhaps they are worried about re-election more than the core issues. Their long record of misreading the national temperament, rolling over on leftist initiatives, and pushing the wrong candidates has alienated conservatives of all stripes. They squandered the mandate voters handed them in 2004. Vast numbers have now registered Independent in protest. When you don't fight back, you lose. Socialist calls for "bipartisanship" are a trick conservatives fall for again and again, a tool they use to undermine us; they do not pretend to follow it. So why do we listen to political traitors like Colin Powell or fence-sitting bureaucrats like Tom Ridge? Why do we give the advice of "big tent" moderates any credence? Because our opponents tell us to, and, like fools, we listen.
... Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/06/may_posterity_forget_you_were.html
There is something about D.C. that saps the will and dulls the intellect of conservatives. Prolonged exposure makes them fretful and risk-averse, even timid with controversial issues. Rather than standing on the fundamental values that define American conservativism such as fiscal restraint, limited government, low taxes and free markets, they sidestep and tap-dance, befuddled by the "bi-partisan" opiates peddled by Socialist Democrats.
Perhaps they are worried about re-election more than the core issues. Their long record of misreading the national temperament, rolling over on leftist initiatives, and pushing the wrong candidates has alienated conservatives of all stripes. They squandered the mandate voters handed them in 2004. Vast numbers have now registered Independent in protest. When you don't fight back, you lose. Socialist calls for "bipartisanship" are a trick conservatives fall for again and again, a tool they use to undermine us; they do not pretend to follow it. So why do we listen to political traitors like Colin Powell or fence-sitting bureaucrats like Tom Ridge? Why do we give the advice of "big tent" moderates any credence? Because our opponents tell us to, and, like fools, we listen.
... Read more: http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/06/may_posterity_forget_you_were.html
The President Spells Out His Vision on Health Care Reform
Yesterday the President met with some key Senators on health reform, emphasizing the urgency of the situation in his remarks beforehand: "So we can't afford to put this off, and the dedicated public servants who are gathered here today understand that and they are ready to get going, and this window between now and the August recess I think is going to be the make-or-break period. This is the time where we've got to get this running."
... Read more: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/The-President-Spells-Out-His-Vision-on-Health-Care-Reform/
... Read more: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/The-President-Spells-Out-His-Vision-on-Health-Care-Reform/
Marine Aviator's Memorial Day Wave Off
Monday, June 1, 2009
Mark Alexander
From Patriot Post Vol. 09 No. 21; Published 28 May 2009
"The consciousness of having discharged that duty which we owe to our country is superior to all other considerations." --George Washington
Every week, the greatest challenge I face as publisher of The Patriot Post is determining which subject among all the current news and policy issues concerning liberty and constitutional integrity should be the target of my weekly column. I mention this because deep into this week's treatise and just a few hours ahead of deadline, I received a message from one of our Patriot readers that offered a far more powerful perspective on where we are as a nation than anything I'd been writing.
That message was from Mike McGinn, and began: "Only under the administration of a former 'community organizer,' a product of the corrupt Chicago political machine, who never served a day of his life in uniform, could a 20-year retired Marine Corps Officer be prohibited from visiting the Arlington National Cemetery resting place of his father, a 30-year retired Marine Corps Officer with distinguished combat service, on the most hallowed of days for our fallen and deceased military servicemen and women -- Memorial Day."
... Read more: http://64.203.107.114/alexander/edition.asp?id=646
From Patriot Post Vol. 09 No. 21; Published 28 May 2009
"The consciousness of having discharged that duty which we owe to our country is superior to all other considerations." --George Washington
Every week, the greatest challenge I face as publisher of The Patriot Post is determining which subject among all the current news and policy issues concerning liberty and constitutional integrity should be the target of my weekly column. I mention this because deep into this week's treatise and just a few hours ahead of deadline, I received a message from one of our Patriot readers that offered a far more powerful perspective on where we are as a nation than anything I'd been writing.
That message was from Mike McGinn, and began: "Only under the administration of a former 'community organizer,' a product of the corrupt Chicago political machine, who never served a day of his life in uniform, could a 20-year retired Marine Corps Officer be prohibited from visiting the Arlington National Cemetery resting place of his father, a 30-year retired Marine Corps Officer with distinguished combat service, on the most hallowed of days for our fallen and deceased military servicemen and women -- Memorial Day."
... Read more: http://64.203.107.114/alexander/edition.asp?id=646
Adrian Rogers on Free Lunches
You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by legislating the wealthy out of freedom. What one person receives without working for, another person must work for without receiving. The government cannot give to anybody anything that the government does not first take from somebody else. When half of the people get the idea that they do not have to work because the other half is going to take care of them, and when the other half gets the idea that it does no good to work because somebody else is going to get what they work for, that my dear friend, is the end of any nation. You cannot multiply wealth by dividing it.
... Read more: http://www.independent.org/blog/?p=528
San Diego County officials shut down home Bible study
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Couple: County Trying To Stop Home Bible Studies
SAN DIEGO -- A local pastor and his wife claim they were interrogated by a San Diego County official, who then threatened them with escalating fines if they continued to hold Bible studies in their home, 10News reported.
Attorney Dean Broyles of The Western Center For Law & Policy was shocked with what happened to the pastor and his wife.
... Read more: http://www.10news.com/news/19562217/detail.html
... Sign the petition: https://secure.afa.net/afa/activism/signpetition.asp?id=1850
SAN DIEGO -- A local pastor and his wife claim they were interrogated by a San Diego County official, who then threatened them with escalating fines if they continued to hold Bible studies in their home, 10News reported.
Attorney Dean Broyles of The Western Center For Law & Policy was shocked with what happened to the pastor and his wife.
... Read more: http://www.10news.com/news/19562217/detail.html
... Sign the petition: https://secure.afa.net/afa/activism/signpetition.asp?id=1850
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