Benjamin Franklin-
When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.
John Adams-
The happiness of society is the end of government.
George Washington-
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
Thomas Jefferson-
A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned – this is the sum of good government.
Alexander Hamilton-
If the federal government should overpass the just bounds of its authority and make a tyrannical use of its powers, the people, whose creature it is, must appeal to the standard they have formed, and take such measures to redress the injury done to the Constitution as the exigency may suggest and prudence justify. (Federalist 33)
Samuel Adams-
The natural liberty of man is to be free from any superior power on Earth, and not to be under the will or legislative authority of man, but only to have the law of nature for his rule.
The debate over abortion funding in the senate health reform bill brought to mind a topic that I have often found interesting; Liberal’s love affair with science…until it comes to abortion.
Global Warming: Liberals point to the science (which is actually grossly misinterpreted or ignored if contemptuous of the status quo).
Evolution: Look at the science.
Homosexuality: Again, look at the science.
Yet, when it comes to abortion and when a life becomes a life, liberals throw science out the window and scream and whine about a woman’s choice and individual rights. I find this interesting due to the massive amount of science that supports the beliefs of pro-life advocates, life begins at conception. Liberals are so quick to allow the murder of an unborn baby regardless of the science that supports the fact that it is in fact a baby. Still, they (liberals) love to defend the lives of murders and rapists and evil human beings on death row.
Whats wrong with this picture? Bad morals, bad people and a culture of “its not my problem and its not my fault”.
Allow me first to explain that my opinion on this subject has derived from a long and strenuous journey through the heart of American politics, culture and history. My opinion did not come easily or without reservation but it is none the less my opinion on the issue.
The Republican party, the party of small government and individual liberty, time and time again uses the definition of marriage debate as a rally cry for much of its constituency to join united for a cause. But ask yourself, is this the right party for such an opposition? The Conservative Right unequivocally opposes the ability for homosexual couples to be united in marriage under government, not God, government and this opposition has permeated the rank and file of the Republican party. Is the Republican party a haven for anti-gay marriage advocates? Yes. Should the Republican party hold such opinions about gay marriage? No. The Republican party has always been the protective barrier that stood between large, intrusive Federal government and the individual liberty of citizens. The party was founded on such principles and would do well to look to history as their guide on this hot topic.
There was a time when America was split over whether a certain group of people (African American slaves) deserved the same rights as other citizens. The Right is attempting to make the gay marriage issue about the “traditional definition of marriage” and that it is between one woman and one man as defined in the 1994 Defense of Marriage Act. The problem with this definition is that it is rooted in religion not in the US constitution or US law. Individual groups have the protected right to express their beliefs in a public forum and this right must be protected. Religious beliefs, while held by many American citizens, should not dictate the rights of other American citizens. When I hear someone on the right arguing for Federal legislation to define marriage, I have to pinch myself to make sure I am awake. When did the Republican party decide that the federal government had the right to deny an American citizen from marrying another? When did the Republican party decide federal legislation was an avenue worth taking for any cause what so ever? This issue is clouded in blind religious fervor. It is irrelevant whether gay marriage is forbidden by faith. No one is trying to force churches, synagogues or other houses of worship to marry homosexuals, only that the government, both federal and state, recognize and allow civil unions of gay couples. For those on the Right that might argue this topic as a state rights issue, recall, the South’s view on slavery as a state rights issue and Abraham Lincolns realization that slavery (like preventing gay marriage) infringed on the individual liberty of US citizens. The constitution trumps the rights of both state and federal government to act against a citizen on such issues.
Remember, the constitution of the United States was founded on the principle that every member of the union was to have equal protection of their individual liberties and their pursuit of happiness. The founders created a document to build a strong government, but more so, a stronger right for the citizenry to be protected from the very same government. Forbidding gay marriage infringes on the individual liberty of American citizens and their personal pursuit of happiness. The American Right looks to prevent American citizens from pursing their protected right to follow their own path in life. Recall the famous words of Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, “They: The makers of the Constitution: conferred, as against the government, the right to be let alone, the most comprehensive of rights and the right most valued by civilized men.” Religion, while undoubtedly the most important of all institutions (in personal life), should not impede on the rights of others who do not believe the same and most importantly should not dictate the laws of the United States or the position of Federal or state governments.
Once again President Obama has disgraced his position as leader of the free world by bowing to another member of a “royal” family. During his introduction to the Emperor of Japan, Barry took it upon himself to bow, a sign of submission and humbleness, numerous times and without reservation. This was no camera angle or trip up, no sneeze or charlie horse, or any other excuse similar to the ones given when Obama bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia. This was the President of the United States showing reverence to a King, something that American presidents do not do. Hell, American tennis players do not bow to the Queen of England at Wimbledon. America has had a tradition of not recognizing any superiority of “royalty”, of representatives of foreign nations or of other nations flags, and it has been a tradition among American Presidents since our inception as a sovereign nation not to do so.
That is until the commencement of Barack Obama’s Official 2009 I hate America too Tour, which should be visiting a country near you soon. Come and join President Obama as he bashes former American Presidents, apologizes for defending America and its allies from outside threats, destroys American tradition and defends all actions taken by other nations while berating his own. Next stop: Tehran, where President Obama will join in the local tradition of burning an American Flag and chanting “death to America”. (Disclaimer: Since the White House wants to snuff out descent and any anti-Obama opinion or fictitious humor, I would be remiss in not saying that the above is fictitious, Obama will not be visiting Tehran…yet)
Here is a video of said encounter with the Emperor of Japan: Ignore the sound (check out the numerous bows, big and small)
And,
Here’s a great montage of photographs of world leaders not bowing to Emperor Akihito with a little Barry mixed in:
1. Act like Republicans first; Conservatives Second.
The voting public is caught up in popularity contests and reality television, not good, sound political reason. Republicans need to lay of the hard line social agenda, temporarily, and go back to the basics. Small government and individual responsibility come to mind. Focus on these two fundamentally Republican beliefs, convince the public of their value and watch the votes come rolling in. ( A little inspiration )
Acting like Republicans first ensures that a conservative agenda, fiscal and social, can be achieved easily and with an agreeable voting public. Small government addresses welfare, wasteful spending and suppression of liberty. Individual Responsibility ends the blame game, the abortion debate and class warfare. Concentrate then conquer.
2. Speak the truth.
As Republicans, we use reason and logic to guide our decisions not the overwhelming emotional standard used by Democrats. When confronted with a social issue which tugs at the heart strings or a fiscal reality that might anger some, we dance around the issues in an attempt not to offend. Stand tall, speak the truth. The truth will always win in the end. The Democrats have become the party of “yes, you can have it and we will find someone to pay for it.” Unlike the delusional mind of a liberal, a conservative should understand the greatness of the individual. People want to make it in this country, they want to succeed and thrive but the inspiration is lacking when handout after handout keeps them blinded by convenience. Tell them the truth. The truth might hurt but it will make them and you better.
3. Kick, Scream and Yell.
The Democrats have control over ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, NPR, Hollywood and most newspapers and magazines. They consistently protest about everything from freeing Palestine (SEE: Lovely Liberal Protesters ) to saving the albino, long toothed bird moose (is that even real?). They scream for freedom of speech so long as it is their speech not descent ( SEE: Ignorant, brainwashed students ) and they are outspoken in their public speaking and indoctrination attempts.
Republicans need to start kicking, screaming and yelling at every opportunity. When one of our elected officials is invited to debate on a news program, they need treat the interview like a hostile interrogation (which it will be from practically every left leaning news organization) and fight tooth and nail on every issue debated. The reason the Left is being heard is because they are louder. Be loud. In the arena of ideas liberals will always lose because sob stories and a historically failed ideologies are not ideas just pander. I am not recommending a protest on every street corner (most Republicans have responsibilities and cannot drop everything to protest bread sales) but a united front and, yes, if the issue is important enough (fighting FOCA, National Healthcare, Stimulus) public protest, nationwide.
The GOP needs to encourage the growth and recognition of new organizations that push Republican and Conservative ideas and solutions. We need new, fresh faces to help sell our ideas in order for future generations to appreciate and understand our ideology. Attack the liberal indoctrination that runs rampant in our education system beginning in grammar school and continuing through university. Support conservative writers, bloggers, websites, newspapers, magazines and radio shows. Support conservative Hollywood and ignore the pretty faces and tiny brains of the Hollywood “elite”. Educate your neighbors and your friends and most importantly your children. Remind them that “Republican” and “Conservative” are not bad words. It is not wrong to be pro-life. It is not wrong to expect citizens to take responsibility for their own lives. It is not wrong to want government to stay out of your life, your business and your wallet.
A new Gallup Poll released on November 11, 2009 polled 894 registered voters across the United States about the 2010 congressional elections. Here are the results of that poll.
From Gallup.com
Republicans have moved ahead of Democrats by 48% to 44% among registered voters in the latest update on Gallup’s generic congressional ballot for the 2010 House elections, after trailing by six points in July and two points last month.
Gallup also discussed the direction that Independent voters were leaning in the 2010 elections so far.
“Over the course of the year, independents’ preference for the Republican candidate in their districts has grown.”.
Over the course of the year, independents’ preference for the Republican candidate in their districts has grown, from a 1-point advantage in July to the current 22-point gap.
Bottom Line
Roughly a year before the 2010 midterm elections, Republicans seem well-positioned to win back some of their congressional losses in 2006 and 2008. Independents are increasingly coming to prefer the Republican candidate for Congress, and now favor the GOP by 22 points. Political conditions could still shift between now and Election Day to create a more favorable environment for Democratic candidates, but a Republican lead on the generic ballot among registered voters has been a sign of a strong Republican showing at the polls in the coming election.
The Federal Government accused an Islamic organization with illegally funneling money to Bank Melli, an Iranian government owned bank, and with providing “services” (CNN) to the hostile government. The organization, Alavi Foundation and its sister company Assa Corporation, are nothing more than fronts for the Iranian government in the United States according to the U.S. Attorney to the Southern District of New York.
Islamic charitable organizations operating in the United States and using those funds to support terrorism is nothing new. As I became aware of this breaking story, it brought to mind the book American Jihad: The Terrorists Living Among Us by Stephen Emerson. For those of you who have not read this book, please do so at your earliest convenience. This book is both insightful and terrifying as Emerson, a one time journalist now the Executive director of the Investigative Project on Terrorism (an organization he founded), takes us on a journey into the heart of Islamic extremism, terrorist group recruiting, money collection fronts, and the spreading anti-American sentiment right here at home. Emerson has been living off the grid (he declined the witness protection program) for a number of years due to threats on his life from known terrorist groups but still works to expose these groups.
Here is just one of many, many cases of extremism he has exposed. On December 25, 1999, Emerson passed men in Arab garb loitering outside the Oklahoma City Convention Center. The Muslim Arab Youth Association meeting inside featured a “bazaar of vendors hawking all kinds of radical material,” from books preaching Islamic jihad to calling for the extermination of Jews and Christians to coloring books instructing children on ‘How to Kill the Infidel’ not to mention speakers from Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Islamic Jihad, among others. A Detroit FBI agent fielded questions from “a visibly hostile audience” cheekily asking for “advice on how to ship weapons overseas.” Emerson’s call to FBI headquarters produced the astounding revelation that the FBI could and would do little to monitor these groups.
Throughout the book, Emerson discusses the fragile nature of investigating these groups and the frustration of federal agents whose hands are tied behind their backs due to liberal legislature and political correctness. He discusses the use of charities and non-profit organizations that act as fronts for worldwide terrorism and has been doing so for many years. It is interesting that just now we are hearing of one such organization being brought to justice.
Keep in mind, Liberalism is all about illusion not substance. Obama is attempting to take a strong stance on terrorism (all the while not sending more troops to Afghanistan or referring to the Fort Hood terrorist as just that “a terrorist”) while doing little else to combat the problem. Once again, the failed policies of a huge, ineffective federal government have made it near impossible to attack these organizations and hit these terrorist fronts where it hurts, in the wallet, all because we do not want to offend Muslims (never mind the laissez-faire attitude of the Federal government when regarding Judeo-Christian traditions).
My opinion: Investigate any Islamic organization operating in the United States that works with foreign governments or has links to ANY foreign organization or persons. Investigate ANY and all immigrants from Islamic nations, dive deep, if they do not like it, they are welcome to go back from wince they came, if they are clean leave them alone. Monitor mosques and Islamic conventions and arrest any persons preaching violence against America and its people. Period.
The golden boy of the Democratic party, that beacon of hope, democracy and honesty himself, former President Bill Clinton, spoke to Senate Democrats yesterday at the request of his holiness, the most reverend Barry Obama. He told the group of disconnected and power hungry Senators that they must pass the bill regardless of their personal issues with it. Clinton said “the point I want to make is: Just pass the bill, even if it’s not exactly what you want.” He stressed the moral and economic importance of passing this bill, an updated version of Hillary-care, and told his democratic colleagues that they “are winning” the battle with the right.
Clinton is a typical liberal, focused on what he thinks is best for America, not the wishes of the American people. There are far to many liberals in Washington interested in passing legislature that benefits them and their never ceasing need for power. Liberalism is for the shallow, the greedy, and masks itself in a facade of sympathetic rhetoric and individualism. In classic liberal form, Clinton espoused his belief that passing an imperfect bill (to say the least) is better than passing no bill at all. This is a good old fashioned power grab by the left; put together a massive bill, push it through congress as fast as possible and expect the American public to lie down and take it like the powerless and pathetic masses that they are, and in the end they will be thankful for the kindness and benevolence of Leviathan, the gentle and honorable Federal government.
Clinton is not alone in his belief to get this bill passed and ensure that poor, uniformed voters are forever stuck voting for the Democratic party. The left is lining up in praise of the “brilliant” Bill Clinton (according to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Ca)) and so are the liberal hordes that salivate over the thought of destroying America as we know it, and those who are too ignorant or lazy to care. Face it, the Republican view of working for that which you want and need, a house or a car or healthcare, is not popular among those who don’t wish to work hard and make their own way, or those so indoctrinated into the American welfare state that they feel health care among other things is a government’s duty.
Liberals play to the uninformed, the uneducated and the weak. This is where they find themselves the most powerful. Clinton still cannot get over the 1994 elections that spelled disaster for the Democrats in congress and Hillary-care, not to mention his legacy. And who was responsible for those blunders? None other than the informed American voter, a liberals worst nightmare and biggest enemy. With the passage of Pelosi-care, the fall of private healthcare is inevitable, and those pesky voters will be tied forever to the will and good graces of the Federal Government. What could be better to the Bill Clinton’s of the world?
Below is a talk Judge Andrew Napolitano gave at a Campaign for Liberty event discussing everything from natural rights to health care to illegal search and seizure. The Judge uses the constitution and American history not fear mongering and partisan politics to make valid and constitutionally correct statements about our government and the gross misconduct it exercises daily.
Yesterday, many saw what the 2010 midterm elections are likely to look like next November. In Virginia Republicans swept the field of high ranking state officials. This is especially important for a two specific reasons, (1) the previous governor, Tim Kaine (D) was also the head of the DNC and and an avid Obama fanatic, and (2) Obama swept Virginia in the 2008 Presidential elections. Say what you want but it looks like the citizens of Virginia are not pleased with the leftist policies and direction the Democratic are steering the country. The installment of a Republican in every open, high ranking position should be a wake up call to any Democrats looking to be reelected in 2010.
Likewise, in New Jersey, a deep blue state that overwhelmingly voted for Obama in 2008 and had a Democrat incumbent running for governor, the tables turned and Chris Cristie, the Republican nominee, took the governors office and successfully did what few Republicans have done before, won in New Jersey. Not to mention the adamant support and in person backing of President Obama.
The success of McDonnell and Cristie mark a change in attitudes towards Republicans that ushered in a Democratic majority in Washington. While these elections were within State government’s, the circumstances behind them send a loud message to Capital Hill, keep this left-wing agenda up and find a new job next year.
The Federal Government accused an Islamic organization with illegally funneling money to Bank Melli, an Iranian government owned bank, and with providing “services” (CNN) to the hostile government. The organization, Alavi Foundation and its sister company Assa Corporation, are nothing more than fronts for the Iranian government in the United States according to the U.S. Attorney to the Southern District of New York.
