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2011-12-30T16:35:00.004-06:00

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2011-10-19T22:19:00.002-05:00

Family Love; Family Gratitude?

Vernon Robinson—Republican Candidate North Carolina Congressional District 8

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8/21/11

Lil, Mel, and Linda

I write to you as Trustees of Mom’s Trust. I apologize for not sending a separate e-mail to Linda but I don’t have her e-mail address. I decided that writing was better than speaking to insure that all that needs to be said is said and is understood by all.

It has always been my intention to move from Illinois once I was no longer needed. It seems that that time may have arrived. If Mom remains in a nursing home, there is no reason for me to continue to live here.

I need to know what is going to transpire as far as Mom’s living and care arrangements. If she is to remain in a nursing home, I hope to move from the State in or around the first part of October.

As I see it, there are three possible circumstances as far as my situation is concerned although the third is extremely unlikely and certainly not my desire.

But first, Mom has five CDs in the Trust, that have matured as of August 17th, which in total are presently valued at $21,185.68. Since there is a 7 day grace period, they must be dealt with shortly or they will rollover and a penalty will occur if withdrawn after that 7 day grace period. Granted the interest rates are abominable but that is the condition of the economy.

The first circumstance is that the decision is made to leave Mom in the nursing home as is now the case. As I said, if that is the decision, I intend to move from the State. I do however need to know the decision quickly to make the necessary preparations.

The second circumstance is that the decision is made to move Mom back home and care for her here. I have, under that situation, committed myself to stay in Illinois with certain stipulations which I will address shortly.

I have received my most recent credit card bill. When it is paid off, I will be basically without funds. This is not the first occurrence since moving back here to care for Mom. As you know, I borrowed $12,000 from Mom since moving back to allow me to stay longer. That $12,000 was intended to be my moving fund as I needed to spend my saved money in order to live here. Since then, I have paid back the $12,000 in full.

In February of 2009, I once again ran out of money. At that time, Mom gave me $5000 and promised me $5000 for each year that I had been in Morton and $5000 for each additional year that I remained in Morton. She offered to give me, at that time, the full $30,000 from June of 2004 to June of 2009. I took only the $5,000 that I needed immediately and had planned, had she died in the mean time, not to receive the remaining money as promised if I received a similar (or larger) amount through distribution of the estate.

However, If I move in October I will need all the money promised to cover the expense of moving, finding and paying for a place to live, and at least a year of living expenses as I establish and develop my business after the move. Therefore, I need to know, not only what the plans for Mom are, but also if the promise made by Mom is going to honored. And no, I did not have her sign anything since I thought knowledge of the promise might lead to friction among us and I didn’t want that to develop if it could be avoided. It seems now, however, that I must request that her promise be fulfilled.

Which leads to the second situation of Mom returning home for care and me staying in Illinois for that care. If I stay, I must have a document signed by all the Trustees agreeing that I will be paid the money promised and paying immediately $5,000 for June 2011-June 2012 and $5,000 per year that I remain to care for Mom thereafter beginning in June of 2012. Furthermore, provision must be made in writing for what happens should Mom die during that time period. Specifically, If Mom dies between October 1st and April 30th of the period, I do not have to leave the house until July 1st of that year. If she dies between May 1st and September 30th, I will have at least 2 months before having to leave. Of course, I may leave earlier if I choose, and regardless of the time period, I do not have to leave until I have received all money owed either through promise and/or inheritance.

The finally situation is that I be given power of attorney over the estate and move with Mom to care for her with power of attorney until her death. I don’t want to do this nor do I expect agreement to it, but it is a possibility so I mention it.

Again, there are only 40 days till October 1st and I need time to plan and execute the plan whatever may be decided. Therefore, I submit that there is some urgency that a final decision be reached. Please inform me of the reached decision as soon as reasonable.

Thank you.

Don

8/22/11

Don,

Just opened the e-mail. Lil and Linda have not seen it yet. I’ll show it to them as soon as they get back.

Lil and Linda have been asking me to update Martha’s financial information for some time. I know that we went over this stuff several months ago. However, I can’t locate the folder I put it in. Would please e-mail the following information to me:

The amount and due date for all of the CDs information, saving account amounts, and trust funds that Martha has.

Please list the amount of income that Martha receives from each of the following - Social Security, her pension, and her Caterpillar pension.

Also would you give me a yearly or monthly estimate on the cost of utilities for the house. Please include telephone, home owners insurance, property taxes as well.

Thanks,

Mel

8/25/11

Don,

I would like to stop by tomorrow to pick up all of the information on Martha’s finances such as the names of the institutions that hold her CD’s, the information on the annuities, and any other materials that would be needed to renew, transfer, or withdraw funds from any of her financial accounts.

Linda, Larry, and Bill have been informed of you request. However, Lil and I simply will not be able to meet to give your request the due consideration that it requires while we are dealing with Rachael’s upcoming thyroid ablation treatment over the next few days.

Although no determination will be made on your request for a few days, I believe that it is important that you know that it is very likely Martha will always remain in an assisted care facility.

Please let me know the time tomorrow that would be best for you to have me stop by and pick up the financial information.

Mel

8/26/11

Any time after 2PM should be fine. Then, I will plan on moving on or around Oct 1

Don

8/26/11

Don,

I'll stop at 2:00PM

Thanks,

Mel

8/29/11

Lil, Mel, and Linda

Because of the delay in reaching a decision, which is understandable given Rachael’s situation but not helpful in relation to me reaching final decisions, I have decided to push back my departure date from on or around October 1st to on or around November 1st.

However, that departure date is contingent upon Mom’s promise being honored. I have decided that after giving up 7+ years of my life to care for Mom and making decisions over the last 2½ years based upon that promise, I’m NOT willing to go into debt in order to move from Illinois.

Therefore, I have decided that, if the decision is to not honor Mom’s promise, I will stay in Illinois, stay in this house, get a job which I will not quit on, and save the necessary money to move from Illinois without going into debt. I expect that during the remainder of the time that I am in Illinois, the same arrangement that is currently in place will continue to be honored and followed by all involved until I move from Illinois. It is NOT my desire to remain in Illinois any longer than necessary.

However, to repeat: After giving up 7+ years of my life to care for Mom and making decisions over the last 2½ years based upon that promise, I’m NOT willing to go into debt in order to move from Illinois.

Thanks

Don

9/12/11

Don,

Enclosed is an attachment with a detailed response to your 8-21- 2011 e-mail We will drop off a hard copy of the attachment to you tomorrow if at all possible. If not, we’ll drop off the hard copy on Wednesday at the latest.

Lil & Mel

See “Don’s Settlement Offer”

The Settlement Offer:

The offer was dated September 7, 2011. I did not receive it until the 9/12/11 e-mail.

“We have spoken with our family concerning mom’s house and your recent letters concerning the house and mom’s finances. The family has reached a consensus agreement. Part of the agreement was that we would send this letter to you. The proposal that the family has instructed us to give to you is as follows:

1. You would receive an unencumbered cash payment of $12,000.00 from mom’s trust for services rendered to mom. You would not be obligated to pay this money back and there would be no offset against this money when you receive your inheritance from mom’s trust and will.

2. An additional $5,000.00 will be paid to you from mom’s trust. You would be required to sign a written note that would draw 0% interest and would be payable to mom upon her death. In effect, this $5,000.00 is an advance on your inheritance. If for some reason mom died penniless, you would not be obligated to pay this money back.

3. You move out of the house, unless the Co-Trustees and you agree, by on or before November 1, 2011. Both payments would be made to you on November 1, 2011.

4. You sign a release releasing mom, her estate and trust from any further obligations to pay you anything.

5. If you and the Co-Trustees both decide that you could stay in the house you will pay rent in the amount of $465.00 per month and sign a written lease. The house will be listed for sale. The written lease will provide you have to move out on or before the date of closing or whenever you want to move out whichever happens first.

Please get back to us concerning whether this proposal is acceptable. The family has decided that this is not negotiable and is a take it or leave it offer. You should respond in writing by on or before September 19, 2011.

Sincerely,”

(My note: This was not a family decision unless the rest of the family excommunicated me from the family without my knowledge. I did not participate in any of the discussions nor was I invited to participate in any of the discussions. We are a blended family. The three oldest children have a different mother than do Lillian and I. The Mother in these e-mails is Lillian’s and my mother. We all have the same father. Of course, I am a beneficiary of the Trust as are the other children.)

9/13/11

The purposed agreement is an obvious compromise. Therefore, I can only surmise that some, if not all, of the family members including the Trustees are unwilling to honor Mom’s promise. A promise that I based decisions upon for the last two and one half plus years. So be it.

Before I became a Christian, I would have taken others steps. As a Christian, I am willing to sign the agree with the addition of the following addendum which does nothing to change the agreement as given but does provide me with additional protection.

The addendum:

“Donald L. Vance, as a beneficiary to the estate of Martha E. Vance, will be provided with a monthly statement, delivered between the 25th and the end of the particular month by the Trustees by e-mail or other written conveyance, listing accurately and completely all received income for the specific time period with the specific source of all income between each provided statement. That is, if a statement is e-mailed on November 25th with the specific information required, the next monthly statement will provide all required information from November 25th, not covered by the November 25th statement, through the specific date of the next e-mail or other written conveyance of the next statement. Further, an accurate and complete list of all expenditures for that specific period of time will be provided with an account of the amount spent, to whom, and for what purpose. If Donald L. Vance has a question about any income or expense item, he may inquire either by e-mail or any other written conveyance and the Trustees will provide a full, complete, and accurate response that truthfully answers the question(s) asked.

If any provision of this agreement is violated by either party, the complete agreement is null and void unless the violation is accepted in writing by both Donald L. Vance and all the Trustees.”

This addendum is non-negotiable. If not included, I will not sign the agreement. If the agreement is not signed, I will proceed under the verbal agreement reached between myself and Trustee Lillian X. XXXXXXXX and Trustee Linda X. XXXXX in which I would stay in Morton until Mom dies and I will proceed accordingly as I have since I moved backed to Morton. As a reminder, at the conclusion of our agreement, Linda specifically said to me “Please, don’t die!”

Under no circumstance will I pay rent to live in the home that has been my home since birth. Nor will I pay any expenses in relation to the home. If any breach of the verbal agreement occurs, I will take the necessary legal steps to protect the agreement. If a lawsuit becomes necessary, I will not sue to enforce Mom’s promise. I will sue for seven plus years of back wages including, but not limited to, work as a financial advisor, an accountant, a tax consultant, a maintenance man for the house and yard, a chauffeur, a grocery shopper, a care giver for Mom, a protector of the home, a protector for Mom, a cook, a house keeper, a 24 hours a day companion, and the care giver for Mom’s cat. I did these work tasks twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, for over seven and one half years with no breaks except for two weeks when I went back to Tucson to deal with the estate of the client for whom I was a Trustee.

If the agreement is to be signed (I added the “ed” after it had been sent—my addition), provision should be made for all four of us to sign the agreement and for a notary public. If the agreement is over one page, provision should be made to have each of us initial those specific pages outside of the final page as the signature page.

Don

9/15/11

Lil and Mel

I know this seems silly; at least it does to me. However, given the present situation I feel it is necessary to ask to protect myself. As you know, Mom’s cat is due her shots this month. Do you want me to do it, do you want to do it yourself, or do you want to blow it off?

Please answer by e-mail soon.

Don

9/15/11

Don,

We'll take it later.

Mel/lil

9/20/11

Don,

We will be over tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, 2011, at 4:00pm to give to you the response to your proposal.

Thanks,

Mel & Lil

9/21/11

Don,

We tried to reach you by phone to let you know that we need to have the meeting delayed until 4:30 pm today because Linda work scheduled was extended to 4:00pm. We'll call you again at 4:00pm.

Mel & Lil

The following was received at the meeting on 9/21/11 and was dated September 20, 2011.

“Re: Administration of Trust/Property Power of Attorney

Dear Don:

We have spoke with our family concerning your September 13, 2011 email. The family has unanimously agreed on the response that we are sending to you.

The family has unanimously agreed that letter we emailed to you remains the same except the date of September 19, 2011 is changed to September 23, 2011.

Please get back to us concerning whether this proposal is acceptable. This is a non-negotiable take it or leave it offer. You should respond in writing on or before September 23, 2011.

Sincerely,”

9/22/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

This e-mail is in response to the paper hand delivered to me on September 21, 2011 on or about 4:30 PM but dated for September 20, 2011. I will give a formal response to the paper by e-mail on September 23, 2011 as provided for in the paper.

Don

9/22/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

I need to know if during this process the Trustees are going to continue to refund me for purchases that Mom has refunded from the beginning and that Lillian has continued to do up until the present. Specifically, in this instance, the cat is running out of food. I am not going to try to pick and choose (I corrected from “choice” after it had been sent—my addition) what will be covered and what will not be. As Lillian knows, I told her that I was also feeding an outside cat and asked if that was okay. Since she concurred, I have continued to do so. As Mel said yesterday, I have little money. If you are not going to cover these always covered expenses, when the food runs out, I will stop feeding the cats. Unfortunately, I can not afford to feed both myself and the cats. Please let me know your decision.

Don

9/22/11

Don,

Go ahead and feed the cats. We can either reimburse you for the cat food, just buy the cat food ourselves and drop it off at the house, or we can pick up Shadow and keep her here with our cats for a little while until a home is found for her. Which do you prefer?

Mel and Lil

9/22/11

Don,

Enclosed are attachments of the original offer made to you and the response to your counter offer. Both of which were discussed at our 4:30pm meeting with you held on Wednesday, September 21, 2011.

Please feel free to e-mail or call us at 309-XXX-XXXX if you have any further questions and/or clarifications about the terms of the offer that was presented to you.

Also, the bank told us that it could take approximately 14 days from the time a CD is cashed in until the money from the CD is deposited in the bank.

Sincerely,

Mel, Lil, Linda

9/23/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

I was not lying! I wrote on 9/13/11 in my response to your offer that: “This addendum is non-negotiable. If not included, I will not sign the agreement.” Obviously, the addendum was added because I no longer trust the Trustees. You have reneged on Mom’s promise to me. A promise upon which I made fundamental decisions impacting my past, present, and future life.

I was not lying! I wrote on 9/13/11 in my response to your offer that: “I will proceed under the verbal agreement reached between myself and Trustee Lillian X. XXXXXXXX and Trustee Linda X. XXXXX in which I would stay in Morton until Mom dies and I will proceed accordingly as I have since I moved backed to Morton.” I have not violated that verbal agreement. It is my belief that the Trustees either are trying to violate or have violated that verbal agreement. A verbal agreement upon which I made fundamental decisions impacting my past, present, and future life.

I will not sign the agreement without the addendum. Period! In fact, since the deadline is now passed without agreement, “I will proceed under the verbal agreement reached between myself and Trustee Lillian X. XXXXXXXX and Trustee Linda X. XXXXX in which I would stay in Morton until Mom dies and I will proceed accordingly as I have since I moved backed to Morton.” The only future agreement that I will sign is one in which all thirty thousand dollars as promised by Mom is provided without any strings attached and with the addendum that I included with the proposed original agreement. This is non-negotiable and I am not lying! I have tried to be accommodating and understanding and it has been pushed back into my face. No more!

Mel, at the “at or about 4:30PM on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 meeting” between me, you, and Linda; you said that the Trustees have all the money, which, of course, is Mom’s money, and I have none. Which to me, seemed like an attempt to intimidate, bully, and/or coerce me into signing the agreement. Is a contract signed under such circumstances valid? You further stated that if I did not sign the agreement as written, the Trustees would begin proceedings to evict me. Which again seemed to me as another attempt to intimidate, bully, and/or coerce me into signing the agreement. Is a contract signed under such circumstances valid? And of course, no threat is of any benefit unless the individuals who issued the threat intend to follow through with the threat.

I believe the Trustees intend to follow through with that threat. However, it does not matter. I was not lying! I said I would not sign under the Trustees’ conditions with no protections provided to me and I will not regardless of any attempt to intimidate, bully and/or coerce.

This is a true David vs. Goliath situation. And I’m not Goliath! However, there are two types of law within the United States. Humanistic, man-made law which the Trustees seem to be relying upon and GOD’S moral law which I must follow as a Christian. You implied that the Trustees will not/can not lose in man-made courts. That may be true. However, I have learned that a baseball game is not over until the final out and a court decision is not final until the last court decision. In any case, it does not matter. I have already won in GOD’S moral realm. When I became a Christian, I became willing to die, if necessary, for CHRIST. And that is what I am willing to do.

JESUS said in John 15: 20 (NIV) “‘Remember the words I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teachings, they will obey your also.’” As a Christian, I expect to be persecuted by some within society—not so much from my own family but it does happen. The classic example is Joseph being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. If that is the end result, so be it.

I believe my position is an attempt to prevent the Trustees from continuing to sin either through jealousy, spite, greed, or whatever evil motivates their action. I certainly have no desire to take revenge. For as is written in Romans 12: 19 (NIV), “Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” In fact, it has been my experience as a Christian that when an individual, individuals, or any institution have done me harm, GOD has avenged the situation! GOD has repaid! And he has done it far better than I could. GOD sometimes has a delicious sense of humor in doing so. Can anyone think of an example over the last seven years?

It is written earlier in Romans 8: 28 (NIV), “And we know that in all things GOD works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Therefore, I am certain that whatever happens to me will work for good somehow. I will continue to pray for Rachael in her situation. I will continue to pray for each of the Trustees. I will continue to pray for my other brothers and for Susan. I will pray for the cleansing, purifying act of repentance.

However, I will also shed the light of day on these proceedings as necessary. If I receive an eviction notice, I will post it on my blog the next day. I will then post all of the correspondence that has occurred or will occur over this situation. I may even stand (or sit since my knees aren’t what they use to) on the corner of Monroe and 2nd Avenue with a homemade sign saying something such as “Being evicted by family after being Mom’s caregiver for seven years. Family gratitude in action!” Wouldn’t this make a fascinating human interest story in the local press or on a local TV station? We might even make national headlines?

Since, as Mel has correctly pointed out, I have little money, if evicted I’ll be homeless. Since I have no car, I’ll be stranded. Stranded on the corner of Monroe and 2nd Avenue. Eventually, I’ll probably be arrested for vagrancy. When finally released, I’ll return to the one place I know—Monroe and 2nd Avenue. Since, I have little money, I’ll go hungry. I may just decide to curl up and die on the corner of Monroe and Second Avenue. This whole ordeal may just drive me insane or maybe I am already—having decided to go up against the “Goliath” estate that has all the money. Perhaps, a delayed post traumatic stress syndrome occurrence. Who knows what the future holds.

Lillian, as my baby sister, I am most disappointed in your involvement in this matter. For you know as well as I do, that if I had not moved back to Morton, you and Mel would be doing most, if not all, of what I have done for the last seven years or it would not have been done. Further, on differing occasions you have said:

1) That I should be paid for what I have been doing and am doing for Mom.

2) That the money is Mom’s money and she may do with it as she wants. (I guess unless she wants to give it to me.)

3) When you and Linda incorrectly accused me of enticing Mom into canceling the “Meals on Wheels” program, I said that your attack on me demonstrated how vulnerable I was. I said that the Trustees could order me to move out contrary to our verbal agreement at any time and I would have obvious problems. You said that you would never allow it to happen. It would never happen! And yet, here it is happening and according to the September 20, 2011 letter, you concurred with the decision.

4) When Mom was going through one of her rough situations, you and I were helping her to go from her bedroom to the kitchen. You were complaining that I was not helping you when Mom went to the bathroom. I reminded you that in our verbal agreement I had specifically stated that I would not help out in those situations. You correctly said that neither did you. I then stated that you should then talk to the person who did agree to do so. As you remained silent, in anger, I must admit, I declared: “However, if you want me to leave just say the word and I’ll move back to Tucson immediately.” (At that time I still had $15,000 in savings—including $12,000 that I had earlier borrowed from Mom and have since paid back knowing that I had the promise of Mom’s money. I also would have asked for and received from Mom the money she had promised.) Mom immediately screamed out “No, don’t do that!” You had a chance to allow me to break the agreement and you did not take it. I have to believe that it was because you knew that I was doing much more than anyone else for Mom and you did not want that to stop. And also that Mom did not want me to leave. And yet now, you seem to have no problem violating our verbal agreement!

If this goes to court and it seems that it will, will you tell the truth, take the convenient cop-out that you don’t remember, or commit perjury? Regardless of what is decided in court, I know the truth! You know the truth! And most importantly, GOD knows the truth! In court though it will be your decision. A decision for which you alone will be responsible and accountable.

As you know, I was a Trustee in Tucson for a client who had a much larger estate than Mom’s. As you know, even though I was not a Trustee, I handled Mom’s finances for seven years and saved her thousands of dollars. I know how much there is in her estate—I provided those figures to you! There is no valid financial reason at this time to sell the house except to invalidate the verbal agreement between me and Lillian and Linda. The selling of the house nonsense is no more than a porous ploy to intimidate, bully and/or coerce me into signing the agreement. If the law in Illinois is the same as the law in Arizona, the Trustees individually and collectively are personally responsible and accountable for each and every decision made in relation to the Trust regardless of any advice they receive from attorneys, family, or anyone else.

If I remained in Morton based upon fraudulent information and continued to provide services to Mom, is that theft of services? If that were the case, would I need money to prevail? Just wondering. Regardless, to protect myself and to protect my interests, I will pursue any and all legal remedies.

In conclusion, I will not sign your offensive ultimatum. I will react to future events as needed. I intend to keep our verbal agreement. I pray for each of you.

By the way Mel, you said you have received legal advice. I believe you did with the second letter delivered on the 21st. However, I don’t think you did with the first letter. For if you did, you should fire him/her for incompetence. The letter has a glaring flaw which even I, as a non-lawyer, recognized immediately.

A second by the way. Recently I was playing around with this hypothetical:

$7/hour times 8 hours/day times 365 days times 7 years =

Don

9/24/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

Concerning the cat situation and the three options provided:

You said: “Go ahead and feed the cats. We can either reimburse you for the cat food, just buy the cat food ourselves and drop it off at the house, or we can pick up Shadow and keep her here with our cats for a little while until a home is found for her. Which do you prefer?”

1) I will not buy the cat food myself until and unless “during this process the Trustees are going to continue to refund me for purchases that Mom has refunded from the beginning and that Lillian has continued to do up until the present.” I will not operate on a pick and choose basis. I need to know by e-mail or in writing before proceeding.

2) “[B]uy the cat food ourselves and drop it off at the house” causes a problem also. It seems that Linda believes that I have added no or little value over the seven years I have been here. If I feed the cat with food purchased by you or anyone else, am I adding value? If I give the cat water daily, am I adding value? If I clean the cat litter daily, am I adding value? If I am not adding value, then it makes no difference if I do these things or not. Therefore, I will not continue to do any of the above once the cat food I now have runs out until I know that “during this process the Trustees are going to continue to refund me for purchases that Mom has refunded from the beginning and that Lillian has continued to do up until the present.”

3) “[K]eep her here with our cats for a little while until a home is found for her” also has a problem. As you know, the house has had a problem with mice for several years. As you also know the cat was the solution to that problem as she caught and killed the mice. The last mouse caught and killed was about two weeks ago. Now, I have only seen alive one mouse since being back here. That was the mouse Mom stepped on and killed. However, I would think that, if the cat is removed, the mouse problem will only intensify. Absence the cat, I would think that an extermination company would have to be hired to insure mice are absent from the house. If not, would not an unsanitary living environment exist?

So the question is, which do you prefer as the Trustees of the estate.

In other matters, I have stopped mowing the lawn since I received your first proposal. Since it seems that Linda believes that I have added no or little value over the seven years I have been here, my continuing to mow the lawn would add no additional value and would not decrease the value I provide. Therefore, until I am told in e-mail or writing that the Trust “will continue to refund me for purchases that Mom has refunded from the beginning and that Lillian has continued to do up until the present” I will not mow the lawn.

If by the grace of GOD, I am still here when the winter snows begin I will not be involved in that work either since it seems I add no value, unless I am told that the Trustees “will continue to refund me for purchases that Mom has refunded from the beginning and that Lillian has continued to do up until the present.”

Furthermore, I have told Lillian at least twice that the porch hand rail is loose and has been since put in place last year. Since I have no health insurance, if I am injured because of the loose hand rail, it seems likely that I will have no recourse but to take legal action.

There are weeds/flowers that have overgrown onto the sidewalk in front of the garage door. Some are almost on the sidewalk itself. If I should injure myself, for example, while carrying groceries from the garage to the house, it seems likely that I will have no recourse but to take legal action.

As I have said before, one of the ceiling tiles for the false ceiling in the shower area is badly warped. During the hottest days of summer, warm air could be felt coming down from the attic. With autumn here and winter approaching, the warped tile will no doubt allow very cold air to come into the area. Should this not be remedied? Since Mom is not available and I add no or little value according to Linda is this not the responsibility of the Trustees?

In conclusion, at this time, I need to know the preference of the Trustees in relation to the cat.

Don

10/1/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

I just came back to the computer from being downstairs for the first time today. THE CAT HAS NO FOOD! We have discussed this by e-mail so I won’t rehash the material. My last e-mail was on 9/24/11 when I responded to your three options, explained my position on each, and rightly declared that it is your RESPONSIBILITY and DECISION, not mine. I have not heard from you since my 9/24/11 e-mail. It is your fiduciary responsibility. Will animal control have to be contacted? What would Mom do? What you are going to do?

Don

10/1/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

I’m sorry.

I’ve done some research of the Morton Village Ordinances. Included in that research is the following information:

“OWNER: For the purpose of definition, any person who shelters, harbors, feeds, encourages, or permits a dog or cat to remain at, near, or about his premises or living quarters shall be deemed the owner or keeper of such dog or cat and responsible therefor. (Ord. 359, 6-21-65; amd. Ord. 628, 11-4-74)”

Since I am NOT the owner of Shadow, the cat, and since the Trustees have refused up to this point to respond to my correspondence of 9/24/2011 in relation to the cat, and since according to my understanding of the village ordinance, I may be held responsible for the cat by sheltering the cat, I immediately demand that Shady, Mom’s cat and presently the responsibility of the Trustees of Mom’s estate, immediately be removed from my living quarters (Mom’s home) which Mom has promised that I may stay in until her death and a reasonable time thereafter until her estate is concluded.

Please contact me by e-mail to establish an agreeable time when one or more of the Trustees will pick up and remove the cat from the premises.

Thank you.

Don

10/03/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

Since I have yet to receive any response from the Trustees, I must proceed with the following concerning Shadow, Mom’s cat:

Either: “[D]uring this process the Trustees agree to continue to refund me for purchases that Mom has refunded from the beginning and that Lillian has continued to do up until the present. I will not operate on a pick and choose basis.” Therefore, I need to know by e-mail or in writing before proceeding any farther, as far as my continuing to care for the cat, that I will be refunded as I have in the past as referenced above.

Or: The Trustees immediately remove Shadow, Mom’s cat, from my living quarters (Mom’s home) which Mom has promised that I may stay in until her death and a reasonable time thereafter until her estate is concluded.

If neither of the first two options occur before Wednesday, October 5, 2011; I will begin charging the Trustees/Trust a service fee of $15.00 per day or part of the day thereof for cat sitting services. This fee will be payable weekly—from Wednesday of the current week through Tuesday of the next week—for a sum, for services rendered, of $105.00 per week. The fee does not include any and all expenses I incur in relation to the cat sitting. Any and all additional expenses related to the service of cat sitting will be added to the weekly statement and the Trustees/Trust will be notified of those expenses on Tuesday by e-mail at the end of the billing week which is Tuesday. Credit is not acceptable and a $10 nonpayment fee or the maximum amount allowed by law, if less than the designated $10 nonpayment fee, will be added for nonpayment on the Wednesday payment due date if the services provided are not paid for by Wednesday. This charge is only for cat sitting and not for any other services provided by me whether they be in the past, in the present, and/or in the future.

Because of the present situation with the Trustees/Trust seemingly having failed to honor Mom’s promise/promises to me and/or our verbal agreement and/or intending to violate either or both presently and/or in the future, nothing in this e-mail precludes me from seeking payment for any and all services provided in the past, present, and/or in the future, and/or any and all promises given in the past, present, and/or in the future, and/or any and all verbal agreements reached in the past, present, and/or in the future. Nor does anything in this e-mail preclude me from taking any and all legal actions necessary to remedy this situation or any other situation I may be involved in with the Trustees/Trust.

This fee was determined in part by a search of the internet for appropriate fees for cat sitting. Examples being:

From: http://allaboutpawspetsit.com/3.html

“Cats- Each visit starts at $15. Rates are dependent on length of visits, number of daily visits, days of the week and length of contract.”

From: http://www.theanimalnanny.com/rates.php

“Overnight Pet Sitting:

$65.00 per night”

“Pet Sitting:

Cat household: $23.00 Per visit”

Please determine how the Trustees/Trust intend to proceed and immediately notify me by e-mail or in writing accordingly.

Thank you.

Don

10/04/11

Mel Stanford
To Don Vance

we will pick up the cat tomorrow to take her to new home.

10/05/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

“we will pick up the cat tomorrow to take her to new home.” At approximately what time? I run at about 7AM, get back, get ready, and am going grocery shopping at approximately 9AM.

Do you want the cat carrier?

Don

10/05/11

We'll be over between 1:00 and 2:00 this afternoon. We'll take the carrier and the food that was dropped off.

10/05/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

That should be OK. What food? I bought food for Shadow, Mom’s cat. Do you mean that food?

10/05/11

Sorry meant litter box- may not need it.

10/05/11

Don,

Do you know where Martha has the house insurance. We need to check and see what kind of coverage she has and if it is sufficient. Also,wanted to let you know that house phone is either off the hook or not working. We tried to call you about the cat on it but the line was busy. Just tried it again and still got a busy signal.

10/06/11

Mel

If it is not in the metal box that you removed from the house recently or the safe deposit box, I have no idea where she has it. Her insurer is State Farm and the office she uses is the one on Main Street across from Morton Community Bank—Main and Monroe.

The phone was off the hook. No wonder I wasn’t receiving “I want your money” phone calls. It was nice.

Don

10/06/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

BILL for cat sitting for Shadow, Mom’s cat:

1) $15.00—cat sitting for Shadow on Wednesday October 5, 2011 (service fee of $15.00 per day or part of the day thereof for cat sitting services.)

2) NO charge—“chasing down” Shadow, “catching” her, and putting her in the cat carrier

Related charges in relation to cat sitting for Shadow:

3) $07.47—cat food purchased with appropriate tax

4) $11.18—expense for mailing of notice letter to Trustees including $.88 postage stamps, $10.30 for certified letter with return receipt for two addresses.

TOTAL: $33.65—due on or before October 12, 2011. Full payment required. No partial payment accepted. Credit is not acceptable and a $10 nonpayment fee or the maximum amount allowed by law, if less than the designated $10 nonpayment fee, will be added for nonpayment on the Wednesday payment due date if the services provided are not paid for by Wednesday, October 12, 2011.

TOTAL DUE: $33.65

Thank you,

Don

10/07/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

Please write me and give me a check for $77.75 for expenses covered by Mom since I moved back and continued to be paid for by Lillian since she started writing checks for the Trust—the last check she wrote to cover expenses was on 9/6/2011.

Thank you.

Don

10/07/11

Don,

Please itemize the expenses.

10/07/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

First, some background. Although I have paid for most of my food from the beginning, there have been some food items for which Mom has paid from the beginning. Why she chose these items and not others, I don’t know. The items include milk, cheese, bread, canned fruit which we shared after being opened and I don’t buy on my own, and condiments—catsup for me. I bought catsup last cycle but not this cycle. I did not include date of purchase but have that information if you want it. I keep good records—I’m a businessman and a tax consultant. The appropriate tax is included in each figure.

$02.88 1 milk
$07.62 3 milk, 2 cheese
$04.04 3 milk
$04.88 1 milk, 2 cheese
$04.88 4 milk
$03.37 2 cheese
$03.34 Drainpro Gel
$05.05 3 milk, 1 bread
$08.08 6 milk
$00.80 1 bread
$02.53 2 milk
$03.82 2 cheese
$26.46 gasoline
______________
$77.75 TOTAL

Please pay by two separate checks since the cat sitting is business income and this check is for reimbursements.

(The first three were August purchases that were inadvertently not included on the last statement paid by Lillian.)

Thank you.

10/08/11

Don:

As we have written earlier, you will be reimbursed for the cost of the cat food that you incurred. However, the other costs that you have listed are your personal expenses and will not be reimbursed.

Also, the trustees and the family have determined that the cable television and phone are no longer needed for Mom. The cable television and phone will be turned off on October 21, 2011. If you wish to have these services continued until you move out on November 1, 2011 it would be up to you to arrange for these services.

Your recent emails suggested an obligation of Mom’s trust to pay for yard mowing, the cat and other expenses. The family does not believe it is obligated to pay for any of these expenses and will not pay for them. The cat has been removed from the house so you do not have to deal with the cat anymore. Yard mowing and any other maintenance will be handled by the trust. Between now and when you move out if there are any maintenance issue that arise please contact one of us and we will address those issues.

The Trustees

10/10/11

Don,

You should receive a check reimbursing you for the cat food you purchased no latter than Thursday. The check was placed in the mail to you today.

10/11/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

I just read your e-mails of 10/08/11 and 10/10/11 this morning. Except for writing the blog and jogging Saturday and Monday, I took the long weekend off to give more time to GOD, HIS SON, and the HOLLY SPIRIT.

It grieves me that it seems that the hearts of my family are so very HARDENED and BLACKENED with SIN. I will continue to PRAY for your REPENTANCE not for my sake but for your sake.

I will respond to both e-mails when I have opportunity. I will not accept any payment that is not in full for services rendered and costs incurred.

May GOD have mercy on you.

Don

10/11/11

Just a note to let you know that we will be doing the fall yard/garden clean-up over the next week or two.

10/13/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

The following is for this morning—October 13, 2011. I will have more to say when appropriate.

First, when Mel and Linda came to the residence on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 to pick up Shadow, Mom’s cat, Mel admitted that he unsuccessfully attempted to enter the residence without my permission. As I have stated before, I no longer trust any of the Trustees. I have valuable papers in my possession and I have a fiduciary responsibility in relation to those papers. Therefore, before coming to the residence please inform me by e-mail when any Trustee(s) is/are coming and the approximate time any Trustee(s) is/are coming. Please do not attempt to enter the residence without my permission.

Second, I received a check yesterday for a partial payment for cat sitting Shadow, Mom’s cat. I specifically stated that no partial payment will be accepted. Therefore, the amount of $33.65 is still due. Furthermore, since the full payment was not paid by October 12, 2011, the $10 nonpayment fee or the maximum amount allowed by law, if less than the designated $10 nonpayment fee, has now been added to the bill. Therefore, the bill is now $43.65 or the maximum amount allowed by law, if less than the designated $10 nonpayment fee. Please pay your overdue bill.

Third, of course the Trustees do not believe that the Trustees owe me for my expertise and services rendered. In my opinion, the Trustees stole my expertise and all of my services over the years through duplicity and lies. Obviously, there is a disagreement on this issue. Just as obviously, it will not be decided between the Trustees and me. Fortunately, there are other avenues available.

Fourth, as far as the Trustees refusal to pay the expenses submitted, that decision is a puzzlement. Lillian has reimbursed me for similar expenses throughout this year including on September 6, 2011, after I had sent the original e-mail in August asking for the money Mom had promised me. Never during this time did she ask me for a breakdown of the expenses. The Trustees have now decided not to pay those same expenses. Isn’t that a 180° change of position? I’m not a lawyer but I was a Trustee with a fiduciary responsibility to the owner of the Trust and to the Trust while living in Tucson and during my first year here. One has to wonder if Lillian violated her fiduciary responsibility when she paid the reimbursements through September 6, 2011 or if she and the other Trustees are violating their fiduciary responsibility presently by refusing to pay for the same type of expenses. Why wouldn’t I be confused? I still consider those expenses to be due and payable. Please pay me $77.75 for my expenses and please pay this week.

Finally, for this e-mail, if you turn off the phone on October 21, 2011 and, for example, a fire occurs at the residence, for example, because of a lightening strike at 2AM, how am I suppose to call for help and assistance, particularly if I am trapped upstairs in my bedroom where there is currently a working phone? Furthermore, if you turn off my internet access, how are we to communicate? Do you really want to communicate by letter only? Could the Trustees possibly be violating their fiduciary responsibilities? Just how often have the Trustees violated their fiduciary responsibilities?

Thank you.

Don

10/13/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

Someone put three baby kittens on the kitchen porch—two golden and a black one. They were there when I came home from running. I can’t do anything for them. If you want something to be done with them, you need to come and get them.

Don

10/13/11

As we have written earlier, you will be reimbursed for the cost of the cat food that you incurred. However, the other costs that you have listed are your personal expenses and will not be reimbursed.

Also, the trustees and the family have determined that the cable television and phone are no longer needed for Mom. The cable television and phone will be turned off on October 21, 2011. If you wish to have these services continued until you move out on November 1, 2011 it would be up to you to arrange for these services.

Your recent emails suggested an obligation of Mom’s trust to pay for yard mowing, the cat and other expenses. The family does not believe it is obligated to pay for any of these expenses and will not pay for them. The cat has been removed from the house so you do not have to deal with the cat anymore. Yard mowing and any other maintenance will be handled by the trust. Between now and when you move out if there are any maintenance issue that arise please contact one of us and we will address those issues.

The Trustees

10/13/11

Don,

Just a note to let you know that the Trustees were given keys and have authorized access to the house. However, as in the past, we will continue to notify you whenever someone need access to the house so that you may be present.

The Trustees

10/17/11

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

From a letter written to me while I was living in Tucson from Mom dated Dec. 15, 2003; the last two sentences of the letter are:

“It’s lonely around here but I’m doing okay. Lillian stops 2 or 3 times a week and Linda ….” (I can’t make out the rest as Mom came to the last line of the paper. I think it is “1” but I’m not sure.]

“Mom is doing pretty good, but I’m sure it’s hard and she is lonely. I try to stop by a couple of times a week and Linda stops by usually at least every other week.” This quote is from a Christmas card sent to me by Lillian in December of 2003. Of course, Dad had died in May of 2003.

According to I Timothy 5: 3-4 and I Timothy 5: 8, the Bible says “Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, these should learn first of all to put their religion into practice by caring for their own family and so repaying their parents and grandparents, for this is pleasing to God.”

“If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

Knowing what the Bible says about a Christian’s responsibility to his widowed mother and his immediate family, and having received the above two quotes, and knowing the situations of other family members; after much prayer I decided in faith that it was GOD’S will for me to move from Tucson back to Morton to care for Mom.

According to Acts 25: 6-12, the Bible says “After spending eight or ten days with them, he went down to Caesarea, and the next day he convened the court and ordered that Paul be brought before him. When Paul appeared, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges against him, which they could not prove.

Then Paul made his defense: ‘I have done nothing wrong against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.’

Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, ‘Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?’

Paul answered: ‘I am now standing before Caesar’s court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!’

After Festus had conferred with his counsel, he declared: ‘You have appealed to
Caesar. To Caesar you will go!’”

I would never dare to compare myself to the Apostle Paul. He suffered and endured much more than I could possibly endure. He impacted other people beyond anything I could hope to achieve. However, he did establish a pattern for other Christians from that time forward.

01) If I am guilty of doing wrong by closing down my business to move back to Illinois, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

02) If I am guilty of doing wrong by giving away my automobile to move back to Illinois, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

03) If I am guilty of doing wrong by moving back to Illinois to care for Mom, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

04) If I am guilty of doing wrong by insisting that Mom lock the doors in the house during the daytime (For we have all heard her story that she believes that someone entered the house through an unlocked door and stole money that she keep at home. For I know that it is not wise for an eighty plus old widow, who was living by herself, to keep her doors unlocked even in the seemingly safe village of Morton.), I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

05) If I am guilty of doing wrong by insisting that the cat-urine drenched carpet be replaced, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

06) If I am guilty of doing wrong by seemingly saving Mom’s life when the stove was leaking natural gas because the burner knob did not shut down the gas flow completely and then insisting that the stove top be replaced on the threat of moving if it was not, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

07) If I am guilty of doing wrong by being the de facto Trustee during my seven plus years of caring for Mom since moving back from Tucson, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

08) If I am guilty of doing wrong by saving Mom and her Trust thousands of dollars during my seven plus year of caring for Mom, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

09) If I am guilty of doing wrong by chauffeuring Mom after her car accident which led to her not driving any longer, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

10) If I am guilty of doing wrong by being an almost constant companion and help to Mom during those seven plus years, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

11) If I am guilty of doing wrong by being in the home every night except for the two weeks I went back to Tucson in 2005 after the death of the owner of the Trust for which I was a Trustee, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

12) If I am guilty of doing wrong by asking for the money that Mom had promised to me in gratitude for what I was doing and for continuing to do the same, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

13) If I am guilty of doing wrong by not having her sign a contract to insure I received the promised money because I feared it might cause animosity among some family members towards her and me while she was still active and involved, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

14) If I am guilty of doing wrong by reaching a verbal agreement with Trustees Lillian and Linda that I would remain in Morton until after Mom’s death so that Mom’s long-term care insurance contract could be cancelled to save Mom thousands of dollars a year, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

15) If I am guilty of doing wrong by falsely believing that Trustees Lillian and Linda would actually honor that verbal agreement, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

16) If I am guilty of doing wrong by believing that the Trustees have integrity and honor, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

17) If I am guilty of doing wrong by trying to maintain Mom’s integrity and honor, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

The Bible says in Proverbs 10: 9 (NIV): “The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.”

The Bible says in Mark 10: 18-19 (NIV): “‘Why do you call me good?’ Jesus answered. ‘No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.’’”

If I am guilty of doing any other wrong, I am willing to pay the price for that wrong.

Concerning the recent action of the Trustees to cut off Mom’s phone service and internet access to the house, neither action surprises me. I consider it nothing more than another attempt to intimidate, bully, and/or coerce me into doing what the Trustees want rather than what is in my best interests and what Mom would want to happen. For we all know, that the actions of the Trustees are contrary to want Mom would want if she was still functionally able to control the Trust.

I am concerned that should something happen to me during the time the phones are disconnected and before the time I vacate the house, that the Trustees might be held criminally responsible for my death should I have a heart attack, stroke, or similar medical emergency and I was unable to receive the necessary emergency help because of the disconnect. Would that be criminal involuntary manslaughter or something similar since you knew before hand that I could not afford to continue the phone service.

Concerning the internet disconnect, you know that I write a daily—Monday through Saturday—political, conservative blog at http://christiangunslinger.blogspot.com/.

If my internet access is cut off, that conservative blog will be silenced. Mel, you are a Republican member of the Tazewell County Board representing Mackinaw. Do you really want to silence a conservative blog? Could it be that you are really a RINO—Republican In Name Only? Could it be that for all these years you have been deceiving the voters of your district and other members of the Republican Party?

However, more than anything, I am fearfully concerned about the wellbeing of the Trustees if they continue to pursue the course they have taken. For I firmly believe that GOD will do what HE has promised to do in HIS Word.

Romans 12: 19 (NIV): “Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”

His wrath is illustrated through out the Old and New Testament from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah for the sins of the inhabitants (Genesis 19: 1-29 [NIV], to the death of two Christians for lying to the HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 5: 1-11 [NIV]), to the death of King Herod (Acts 12: 19-24 [NIV]), to the blinding of Elymas (Acts 13: 6-12 [NIV]).

Proverbs 14: 2 (NIV): “He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises him.”

Proverbs 28: 14 (NIV): “Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.”

Ecclesiastes 12: 13-14 (NIV): “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”

Matthew 10: 28 (NIV): “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”

Luke 1: 50 (NIV): “His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.”

Luke 12: 5 (NIV): “But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.”

Do any of the Trustees have any fear of GOD? Does it seem that way with your continuing actions?

Lillian, a few years ago, I asked you to sign a petition to stop the MURDER of unborn babies. You refused to sign. You ended our discussion with this statement: “GOD knows my heart.” And you were absolutely correct. The question is, what does he know?

Matthew 15: 18-20a (NIV): “But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ’unclean.’ For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what make a man ’unclean’ ….”

Are your actions at this time what GOD wants? Are you doing what Mom would do if she was still in control of the trust? Are you going to tell the truth?

I will continue to pray for all of you. No matter what happens, I will help you to know GOD’S will if you want me to provide that help.

However, whether or not any of you fear GOD, if you persist, every time something bad happens that impacts you personally, you won’t be able to help but think: “Is this happening because of what I did as a Trustee.” And then, comes judgment as we all bow before the CREATOR of all things!

In reality, we only have two choices in life: to serve GOD and obey HIS commands as a Christian or NOT. I reject the NOT!!! DO you?

Lillian, Mel, and Linda as Trustees for Mom’s Trust

An update: I am in preliminary negotiations with a Congressional candidate in _____________ to teach the Constitution to his constituents using my Constitutional workbook as the textbook. Of course, I don’t know, at this point in time, if the negotiations will be successful or how long the negotiations will take. I do have a concern that receiving an eviction notice may hinder or end the negotiations prematurely. I would much rather spend this winter in ______________ than in Illinois.

Further, in the interest of trying to begin the healing process to improve the breach that has obviously occurred within this family, I wish to propose the following temporary compromise.

But first, it seems obvious to me that if I had not asked for the money Mom had promised to me, there would be no problem today. we would be continuing with the verbal agreement reached by Lillian, Linda and myself and I would be living in this residence without the threat of eviction and would still be working for the good of Mom and the family as I have been consistently and constantly since I moved back to Morton.

Furthermore, as Mel knows since he has a real estate license and as I know since I have had two real estate licenses—one in Illinois and one in Arizona—the following are true in relation to selling a home.

1) The real estate market is not doing well at the moment although some areas are doing better than others

2) Statistically, the worst time of the year to place a piece of property on the market is during the wintertime particularly in a cold weather State such as Illinois.

3) Statistically, the longer a piece of property is on the market, the lower the selling price will be as the price will be reduced to induce potential buyers to consider the property.

4) This house, in particular, needs much cosmetic work to make it more saleable

5) Statistically, an occupied home tends to sale at a better price than an unoccupied home, particularly if the buyer believes the seller is anxious to sell the home

6) As a beneficiary to the Trust and as a son concerned for the wellbeing of his mother, receiving the best price possible in selling the home is to everyone’s benefit.

Therefore, I propose the following:

We return to the verbal agreement reached by Lillian, Linda, and myself. I remain in the home through the winter and spring without paying rent or any other expense in relation to the house including internet service and phone and without being treated as an enemy of the family, which I am not, and I help get the home ready to be placed on the market. That the home be placed on the market, if ready, no sooner than March 1, 2012 and that I agree to vacate the home by May 1st unless by mutual agreement I stay longer than May 1st. Of course, I may move before May 1, 2012 at my discretion. I continue to have the use of Mom’s car as I have had since moving back, that I be listed as the principle driver as I have been since Mom stopped driving, that the car continues to be covered by insurance, and that all car expenses be paid for by the Trust as has been since I moved back except for a period of time when I paid ½ of the gasoline so that I could worship at my church. (Mom finally agreed that I would not pay anything for gasoline.) All other disagreements, disputes, and/or concerns will be placed in abeyance until May 1, 2012.

If this proposal is acceptable, it shall be put into contract form and signed by a majority of Trustees, as required by law, and me on or before November 1, 2011.

If each and everyone of you is satisfied with your relationship with GOD the FATHER and HIS SON, there is nothing I can do about that. If you are not satisfied, I am willing to help anyone of you to all of you to come to a fuller understanding. After intently studying the Bible I came to the conclusion years ago that we were not being told the Biblical truth in several areas. Fundamentally, the question needs to be asked and answered as was asked by sinners and answered by the apostles at the beginning of church history, “What must I do to be saved?”

Acts 2: 37 (NIV) “When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’”

That question is fundamental to becoming a Christian. Do you know the correct answer? The Biblical answer is not what I was taught when I was young and it is not what is being taught now by many religious organizations. Also, of major concern is the concept of “once saved always saved.” Is that a Biblically true concept? There are other “teachings” that are believed by some that simply are not Biblically true. During my seven plus years here, I was surprised at how much Mom did not Biblically know. I tried to help her understanding but, I am afraid, in the end she was unwilling to have a change of heart being content with her association with her religious organization.

I am willing to help your study if you are interested. The choice is yours. I am certain that we will all one day bow before GOD at HIS judgment of each of us. I can say with confidence that I offered to help in your understanding of Scripture. You will not be able to say that you did not understand because no one offered to help you know the truth.

In one sense, I am glad all of this happened since until now I was reluctant to broach the subject least I offend someone. This situation gives me the opportunity to offer my help. I have fulfilled my Christian responsibility in this area. The choice is now each of yours. As I said in my last e-mail, “In reality, we only have two choices in life: to serve GOD and obey HIS commands as a Christian or NOT. I reject the NOT!!! DO you?”

Finally, I would appreciate receiving updates on how Mom is doing. Nothing that has occurred has lessened my love and concern for Mom.

10/28/11

To all

Although the question “What must I do to be saved?” is essential to becoming a Christian and needs to be studied, I did not repent because of such a study. Before that, I intently studied every passage in the New Testament dealing with baptism. I concluded that the religious organization in which I was involved was not telling me the Biblical truth. After that study, I repented and was baptized into CHRIST becoming a Christian. I am including as an attachment three lessons on baptism which are good but not as good as doing an independent study of baptism on your own. Study and draw your own conclusions. I have also included a lesson on “The Resurrection.”

Search TV can be seen on the FOX channel Sunday morning at 7:30AM. A short time after returning to Illinois, Mom and I watched it each Sunday before going our separate ways to worship.

I leave for Bible study and worship in East Peoria at about 9:05AM each Sunday morning. Any and all of you are welcome to join me this Sunday and any Sunday thereafter that I am living in Morton.

Ultimately, we only have two choices in life. To become a Christian and serve and obey GOD the FATHER, GOD the SON, and GOD the HOLY SPIRIT or not. I rejected the “OR NOT!” What is your choice? We have no guarantee how long we will live or how often we will be given the opportunity to repent and turn to GOD. One thing is certain, this body that we occupy now will not live forever. The choice is for each of us individually since GOD granted us free will to embrace HIM as LORD or to reject HIM. What a marvelous gift! What a terrifying alternative!

Don

2011-10-19T03:15:00.002-05:00

Vernon Robinson—Fund Raising Results for North Carolina Congressional District 8

From: Robinson for Congress

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/

“October 17, 2011

Fellow Conservative

Thank you so much!

With the help of great American patriots like yourself, we raised 176,000 dollars this quarter! This means that Vernon Robinson leads the field of contenders in the 8th District US Congress race. In fact, in the 3rd Quarter, Vernon:

1) raised more money than the incumbent Larry Kissell,

2) raised more money than all of his GOP primary opponents combined, and

3) has many times more contributors than all of his opponents.

To date, Vernon has over 2,600 individual contributors, with 336 residing in North Carolina. Vernon has won the monetary support of 49 Doctors and Dentists who are concerned about Obamacare, as well as the support of 24 Colonels, Navy Captains, and General Officers representing our fine military forces.

We could not celebrate this success without the support, prayers, and hard work of our supporters and volunteers. We also are thankful for key endorsements from Michael Reagan and Charles Helms,

http://robinsonforcongress.com/node/114

sons of two of the 20th century’s most influential conservatives.

But our fight is not over—it is only beginning. In the coming days and months leading to the May primary, the Obama/Kissell machine will deluge North Carolina with liberal PAC and special interest money. In fact, Incumbent Larry Kissell’s 3rd Quarter report showed that he has already accepted over 100 thousand dollars of PAC money from labor unions, trial lawyers and other special interests.

We also know that we have primary opponents who will not hesitate to pour in funds from their personal fortunes, in order to compensate for their lack of success in individual fundraising.

I need to tell you honestly that Vernon does not have that type of personal fortune money to pour into his campaign. Neither will we ever have the liberal PAC money that George Soros can write a check for. Instead, we rely on the donations of hard-working, conservative Americans like yourself in order get our message out. We must insure that the next Congressman from the 8th District is a true Constitutional conservative.

Please donate online by clicking on the link below, sign up on our website Volunteer Form, send us a check at the address below (at the end of this post—my addition), and help us continue to build our fundraising momentum.

To contribute: https://secure.yourpatriot.com/ou/borders/1022/donate.aspx?slc=506

To contribute: https://secure.yourpatriot.com/ou/borders/1022/donate.aspx?slc=506

To contribute: https://secure.yourpatriot.com/ou/borders/1022/donate.aspx?slc=506

Thank you again for your support. Below, please see the press release we sent out this morning.

Sincerely,

Steve Arnold, Campaign Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Robinson Leads Fundraising Race: Raises 176,000 Dollars in 3rd Quarter

CONCORD, NC—Today, the campaign announced that Vernon Robinson raised more money than all of his primary opponents combined. Perhaps more significantly, Vernon Robinson out-fundraised the incumbent, Democrat Larry Kissell, in third quarter receipts. Demonstrating once again his ability to connect with voters and contributors, Vernon Robinson has shown he has the strength and support to defeat Larry Kissell for Congress in 2012.

Vernon Robinson is the tried, tested and true conservative running for Congress in the 8th district. Recently, he received the endorsements of Michael Reagan and Charles Helms, the sons of the two most significant American conservatives of the 20th century, Ronald Reagan and Jesse Helms respectively. He is committed to stopping the radical agenda of Barack Obama.

Robinson raised 176,000 dollars from over 2,600 people in the third quarter. His campaign is showing an impressive 96,000 dollars cash on hand.

Incumbent Larry Kissell raised 167,000 dollars in contributions in the third quarter, 104,000 of which came from special interest PACs and lobbyists. He is showing 251,000 dollars cash on hand.

Vernon Robinson’s primary opponent, John Whitley of Fairmont, has not filed a report regarding the 8th district race. The only information available from the FEC was regarding his campaign for Congress in Tennessee last year. Dan Barry, another contender, of Weddington, has raised 70,500 dollars for the primary election from fifty-two contributors. He has 78,000 dollars cash on hand.

Scott Keadle, of Mooresville, has raised 45,000 dollars this quarter from thirty-five contributors. He is showing 82,000 dollars cash on hand, which includes a 70,000 dollar loan that he made to himself on the same day the report was filed. Richard Hudson, of Washington D.C., has not yet filed a financial report.

At this point in the race, Vernon Robinson has roughly THIRTY TIMES the number of contributors that all of his primary opponents have combined.

‘I believe the liberal Democrats in Washington, led by Obama and Kissell, are going to fight hard for the 8th district in North Carolina. This is shown by, among other things, Kissell’s strong support from labor unions and trial lawyers.

We must return to a limited Constitutional republic so that the American people can enjoy unlimited personal and economic freedom. I want to thank my many friends and supporters for their confidence in this campaign. We have much to do in the coming months, but with their help and prayers, I’m sure we will get it done.’

Contribute by mail:

Robinson For Congress
1620 Eastchester Drive, Suite 105
High Point, NC 27265”

“Like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobinsonforCongress
Twitter: @vrobinson

"And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-18T01:50:00.002-05:00

It’s the Morality!!!

Vernon Robinson—Republican Candidate North Carolina Congressional District 8

From: http://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbrown/2011/08/08/its_the_morality,_stupid!/page/full/

“Michael Brown

It’s the Morality, Stupid!
8/8/11

It was political strategist James Carville who coined the now-famous phrase that helped catapult Bill Clinton to the presidency, incessantly reminding him that, ‘It’s the economy, stupid.’ Any candidate seeking to unseat President Obama in the 2012 elections will surely follow this same strategy.

After all, the economy is in shambles and Americans are fed up with the latest congressional efforts to reduce the deficit. Unemployment is nearing epidemic proportions, gasoline prices are outrageous, spending is out of control, and for the first time, our national credit rating has been downgraded. Worse still, if foreign money was pulled out of our economy, we would have a massive, coast to coast collapse.

Political pundits commonly warn candidates, especially Republican candidates, that voters today are not as concerned with social and moral issues as much as they are concerned with the economy. In that respect, Carville’s sage advice to Clinton is nothing new. After all, Hebert Hoover’s 1928 campaign slogan was, ‘A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage.’ Has anything really changed since 1928 in terms of what Americans care about the most?

Surely, it still is ‘the economy, stupid.’ Or is it? Could it be that there’s more to the story? Could it be that we make a serious and fundamental mistake when we separate economic issues from moral issues? Could it be that we are often treating the symptoms rather than the cause? (This is what I have been saying for years! It’s good to have someone else state it!!! All else flows from our moral values. When our moral values ARE NOT based upon the Bible, we are in deep, deep, deep trouble!!!—my addition) There was bipartisan disgust as the nation watched the president and both political parties wrangling over a solution to the current financial crisis, and in the end, all we got was a very small, largely ineffective band aid. As one political cartoonist depicted it, the congressional ‘solution’ was like slowing down the speed with which the Titanic was sinking. (Good analogy! And not slowing it down very much!—my addition)

Across party lines, there was a feeling that we were not really getting to the root of the problem, but few, if any were suggesting that it is impossible to separate economics from morality. Eventually, our moral choices will have a definite and direct impact on the money (or lack thereof) in our pockets. (Very true!!!—my addition)

A successful businessman recently suggested to me that some of the roots of our economic problems include:

1) Instant gratification.

It was Jim Morrison of the Doors who once proclaimed, ‘We want the world and we want it now!’ That was 1967. Today, we really want it now (as in ‘instant’; think ‘messaging’ and ‘downloading’ and more). If I want it, I will find a way to get it, and I will get it now. Yes, it’s true that I’m out of work, but I will get that iPad, I will be at the movie theatre this weekend, and I will find a way to buy the latest, trendy threads. Thank God for credit cards!

2) We have become consumers rather than producers.

One website claims that, ‘Americans constitute 5% of the world’s population but consume 24% of the world’s energy. On average, one American consumes as much energy as 2 Japanese, 6 Mexicans, 13 Chinese, 31 Indians, 128 Bangladeshis, 307 Tanzanians, 370 Ethiopians.’ And, ‘Americans throw out 200,000 tons of edible food daily, enough to feed 3 third world countries.’ Of course, some of this has to do with the fact that we have a lot more at our disposal than, say, the average Ethiopian. But a lot of this also has to do with our selfishness, greed, and lack of discipline. Do our political leaders dare address those issues?

3) The breakdown of the family.

Two generations into the sexual revolution (which has brought us to the point of sexual anarchy), and two generations into no-fault divorce, the ‘traditional family unit’ is an increasingly threatened species, and at a high economic cost to our society. Author Frank Turek points out that kids raised by their mom and dad are:

‘a. Seven times less likely to live in poverty;

b. Six times less likely to commit suicide;

c. Less than half as likely to commit crime;

d. Less than half as likely to become pregnant out of wedlock;

e. Develop better academically and socially;

f. [Are] healthier physically and emotionally when they reach adulthood.’

You had better believe the breakdown of the family has massive economic implications. (And the goal of homosexual advocates is just that—to destroy the GOD created nuclear family!—my addition)

4) Abortion.

With all the concerns about Social Security defaulting, very few leaders are talking about the 800 pound gorilla missing from the room, namely, multiplied millions of working Americans who are not here to pay into the system and contribute to the economy because their lives were cut short in the womb. Yes, there is an economic consequence to abortion as well.

Perhaps, then, it would be wise for political candidates who really care about what’s best for America to change their slogan to, ‘It’s the morality, stupid.’ Or is this slogan too true to be good?

Michael Brown is host of the daily, syndicated talk radio show, The Line of Fire, and author of “A Queer Thing Happened to America: And What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been.”

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-17T02:59:00.001-05:00

MURDER of Unborn Babies Vote—H. R. 358

From: Exposing Leftist.com

http://www.exposingleftists.com/

WATCH this Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmSzgvaJCn0&feature=player_embedded

From: Life Dynamics Incorporated

http://www.lifedynamics.com/

From the website: “List of Abortion Clinics

There used to be over 2000 abortion clinics in America. Today, there are 682. This page lists every abortion clinic in America.”

From: Life Dynamics Incorporated (With some modification by me.)

CHRISTIANS:

The blood of CHRIST paid for your sins!

The blood of PATRIOTS paid for your freedom.

The blood of the UNBORN is paying for your silence!

Stop the MURDER of the unborn NOW!

From: http://clerk.house.gov/legislative/legvotes.aspx

From: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll789.xml

NOTE: A yea vote is a vote to prevent the federal government from paying to MURDER unborn children.

H R 358 RECORDED VOTE 13-Oct-2011 7:20 PM

QUESTION: On Passage

BILL TITLE: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare—my addition) to modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services under such Act

Republican

Ayes: 236

Nays: 002

Present: 000

Not Voting: 003

Democratic

Ayes: 015

Nays: 170

Present: 000

Not Voting: 007

Totals:

Ayes: 251

Nays: 172

Present: 000

Not Voting: 010

Ayes:

Adams
Aderholt
Akin
Alexander
01) Altmire (Democratic)
Amash
Amodei
Austria
Bachus
Barletta
Bartlett
Barton (TX)
Bass (NH)
Benishek
Berg
Bilbray
Bilirakis
02) Bishop (GA) (Democratic)
Bishop (UT)
Black
Blackburn
Bonner
Bono Mack
03) Boren (Democratic)
Boustany
Brady (TX)
Brooks
Broun (GA)
Buchanan
Bucshon
Buerkle
Burgess
Burton (IN)
Calvert
Campbell
Canseco
Cantor
Capito
Carter
Cassidy
Chabot
Chaffetz
Coble
Coffman (CO)
Cole
Conaway
04) Costello (Democratic)
Cravaack
Crawford
Crenshaw
05) Critz (Democratic)
06) Cuellar (Democratic)
Culberson
Davis (KY)
Denham
Dent
DesJarlais
Diaz-Balart
Dold
07) Donnelly (IN) (Democratic)
Dreier
Duffy
Duncan (SC)
Duncan (TN)
Ellmers
Emerson
Farenthold
Fincher
Fitzpatrick
Flake
Fleischmann
Fleming
Flores
Forbes
Fortenberry
Foxx
Franks (AZ)
Frelinghuysen
Gallegly
Gardner
Garrett
Gerlach
Gibbs
Gibson
Gingrey (GA)
Gohmert
Goodlatte
Gosar
Gowdy
Granger
Graves (GA)
Graves (MO)
Griffin (AR)
Griffith (VA)
Grimm
Guinta
Guthrie
Hall
Harper
Harris
Hartzler
Hastings (WA)
Hayworth
Heck
Hensarling
Herger
Herrera Beutler
08) Holden (Democratic)
Huelskamp
Huizenga (MI)
Hultgren
Hunter
Hurt
Issa
Jenkins
Johnson (IL)
Johnson (OH)
Johnson, Sam
Jones
Jordan
Kelly
King (IA)
King (NY)
Kingston
Kinzinger (IL)
Kline
Labrador
Lamborn
Lance
Landry
Lankford
Latham
LaTourette
Latta
Lewis (CA)
09) Lipinski (Democratic)
LoBiondo
Long
Lucas
Luetkemeyer
Lummis
Lungren, Daniel E.
Mack
Manzullo
Marchant
Marino
10) Matheson (Democratic)
McCarthy (CA)
McCaul
McClintock
McCotter
McHenry
11) McIntyre (Democratic)
McKeon
McKinley
McMorris Rodgers
Meehan
Mica
Miller (FL)
Miller (MI)
Miller, Gary
Mulvaney
Murphy (PA)
Myrick
Neugebauer
Noem
Nugent
Nunes
Nunnelee
Olson
Palazzo
Paulsen
Pearce
Pence
12) Peterson (Democratic)
Petri
Pitts
Platts
Poe (TX)
Pompeo
Posey
Price (GA)
Quayle
13) Rahall (Democratic)
Reed
Rehberg
Reichert
Renacci
Ribble
Rigell
Rivera
Roby
Roe (TN)
Rogers (AL)
Rogers (KY)
Rogers (MI)
Rohrabacher
Rokita
Rooney
Ros-Lehtinen
Roskam
14) Ross (AR) (Democratic)
Ross (FL)
Royce
Runyan
Ryan (WI)
Scalise
Schilling
Schmidt
Schock
Schweikert
Scott (SC)
Scott, Austin
Sensenbrenner
Sessions
Shimkus
15) Shuler (Democratic)
Shuster
Simpson
Smith (NE)
Smith (NJ)
Smith (TX)
Southerland
Stearns
Stivers
Stutzman
Sullivan
Terry
Thompson (PA)
Thornberry
Tiberi
Tipton
Turner (NY)
Turner (OH)
Upton
Walberg
Walden
Walsh (IL)
Webster
West
Westmoreland
Whitfield
Wilson (SC)
Wittman
Wolf
Womack
Woodall
Yoder
Young (AK)
Young (FL)
Young (IN)

Nays:

Ackerman
Andrews
Baca
Baldwin
Barrow
Bass (CA)
Becerra
Berkley
Berman

1) Biggert (Republican) [From Illinois and redistricted into a district that has 2 Republican incumbents! Obviously going after the MURDERERS of unborn babies vote!]

Bishop (NY)
Blumenauer
Boswell
Brady (PA)
Braley (IA)
Butterfield
Capps
Capuano
Cardoza
Carnahan
Carney
Carson (IN)
Castor (FL)
Chandler
Chu
Cicilline
Clarke (MI)
Clarke (NY)
Clay
Cleaver
Clyburn
Cohen
Connolly (VA)
Conyers
Cooper
Costa
Courtney
Crowley
Cummings
Davis (CA)
Davis (IL)
DeFazio
DeGette
DeLauro
Deutch
Dicks
Dingell
Doggett
Doyle
Edwards
Ellison
Engel
Eshoo
Farr
Fattah
Filner
Frank (MA)
Fudge
Garamendi
Green, Al
Green, Gene
Grijalva
Gutierrez
Hahn
Hanabusa
2) Hanna (Republican) [1st term from New York District 24]
Hastings (FL)
Heinrich
Higgins
Himes
Hinchey
Hinojosa
Hirono
Hochul
Holt
Honda
Hoyer
Inslee
Israel
Jackson (IL)
Jackson Lee (TX)
Johnson (GA)
Johnson, E. B.
Kaptur
Keating
Kildee
Kind
Kissell
Kucinich
Langevin
Larsen (WA)
Larson (CT)
Lee (CA)
Levin
Lewis (GA)
Loebsack
Lofgren, Zoe
Lowey
Luján
Lynch
Maloney
Markey
Matsui
McCarthy (NY)
McCollum
McDermott
McGovern
McNerney
Meeks
Michaud
Miller (NC)
Miller, George
Moore
Moran
Murphy (CT)
Nadler
Napolitano
Neal
Olver
Owens
Pallone
Pascrell
Pastor (AZ)
Payne
Pelosi
Perlmutter
Peters
Pingree (ME)
Price (NC)
Quigley
Rangel
Richardson
Richmond
Rothman (NJ)
Roybal-Allard
Ruppersberger
Rush
Ryan (OH)
Sánchez, Linda T.
Sanchez, Loretta
Sarbanes
Schakowsky
Schiff
Schrader
Schwartz
Scott (VA)
Scott, David
Serrano
Sewell
Sherman
Sires
Smith (WA)
Speier
Stark
Sutton
Thompson (CA)
Thompson (MS)
Tierney
Tonko
Towns
Tsongas
Van Hollen
Velázquez
Visclosky
Walz (MN)
Wasserman Schultz
Waters
Watt
Waxman
Welch
Woolsey
Yarmuth

Not Voting:

Bachmann (Republican)
Brown (FL) (Democratic)
Camp (Republican)
Giffords (Democratic)
Gonzalez (Democratic)
Paul (Republican)
Polis (Democratic)
Reyes (Democratic)
Slaughter (Democratic)
Wilson (FL) (Democratic)

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-15T03:14:00.002-05:00

President Obama’s Spend and Tax “Jobs” Bill

UPDATE:

From: The 9.12 Project Network

“Help us Restore America!

A message to all members of The 9.12 Project Network

Fellow Principled Patriots

Over at CNN.com, there is a ‘quick poll,’ asking whether CNN'’s public supports the ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Marxist movement, or the Tea Party movement.”

Of course, this is first of all NOT a scientific poll and second the poll is stacked against the Tea Party movement from the beginning. What conservative in his right mind wastes his valuable time watching the left, propagandizing CNN network?

Nevertheless, I went to

http://www.cnn.com/

and voted. At about 7PM, the poll was about half way down at the far right hand corner. I did not check this morning before posting this blog. The results of the poll at that time were:

“Quick Poll

(At about 6:55PM 10/14/11—my addition)

Which protest movement do you favor more, Occupy Wall Street or the tea party?

This is not a scientific poll

Occupy
69%
143876

Tea party
31%
64500

Total votes: 208376

This is not a scientific poll”

Watch this Video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/fairfederation?feature=mhee#p/u/0/pyHkXaLrz0I

From: http://enews.earthlink.net/article/us?guid=20110924/a73f5105-3125-4fef-b63c-17b9725591b7

Obama plan would make small dent in jobless rate
TOM RAUM
From Associated Press
September 24, 2011 4:38 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP)—Even if Congress heeds President Barack Obama’s demands to ‘pass this bill right away’ and enacts his jobs and tax plan in its entirety, the unemployment rate probably still would hover in nosebleed territory for at least three more years.

Why? Because the 1.9 million new jobs the White House says the bill would produce in 2012 falls short of what it’s needed to put the economy back on track to return to pre-recession jobless levels of under 6 percent, from today’s rate of 9.1 percent.

That’s how deep the jobs hole is. The persistent weakness of the U.S. economy has left 14 million people unemployed and more than 25 million unable to find full-time work.

Economists of all stripes pretty much agree that it will be a long, hard road no matter what Congress does. Right now, the Republicans who run the House and the Democrats who lead the Senate aren’t finding much common ground.

Obama estimates his American Jobs Act would lower unemployment by just a single percentage point by next year, to just over 8 percent, heading into the 2012 presidential election.

Burned before by making overly optimistic job-creation predictions, the White House turned to prominent outside economists to crunch the numbers.

The projection of 1.9 million new jobs, a 1 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate and a 2 percentage point increase in the gross domestic product under Obama’s plan came from Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics.

But Zandi said in an interview his forecast also is based on an assumption that ‘the president’s entire package is passed by the end of the year,’ a slim prospect given the current divided leadership in Congress, and that there are no other budgetary policy changes.

‘I assumed that it would be paid for,’ Zandi said. ‘I didn’t know when I did that simulation how the president proposed to pay for it.’ (Wouldn’t that be a KEY component of any future analysis of economic activity?—my addition)

Since then, Obama has said he would pay for his $447 billion package with permanent income tax increases of about $150 billion a year, mostly on wealthy individuals and corporations, in addition to spending cuts. That’s drawn criticism from Republicans, who say any tax increases could further stall the fragile recovery.

Zandi, who has advised both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, said he’s still sticking with his forecast, mainly because the stimulus in the plan, including a temporary reduction in Social Security taxes for both employees and employers and infrastructure spending, would come in 2012 and be paid for later. (Paid for later? Really! How well does that work out? Check Illinois’s history of paying back bills owed later!—my addition)

But there is one feature Obama doesn’t emphasize.

Zandi said his job-creation figure only applies to 2012.

‘Beginning in 2013, and certainly into 2014, the plan is a drag on the economy because the stimulus starts fading away," he said. "So by 2015, the economy is in the same place as now, as if there were no jobs package.’ (Another short term “solution” to stimulate President Obama’s reelection campaign rather than really aiding the economy! DUH!!!—my addition)

Also, Zandi said, his forecast does not leave any room for a new recession. If that happens, all bets are off.

‘So it's very important to get as many people working as fast as possible,’ he said. ‘If we go back into recession, it is going to be very difficult to get out. And it’s going to cost taxpayers tremendously.’

Job creation has ground to a virtual standstill. The economy produced a scant 20,000 net new jobs in June, 85,000 in July and none in August. Economic output, as measured by the GDP, has been growing this year at an anemic annual rate below 1 percent.

The global economy is showing no signs of strengthening. A divided Federal Reserve is nearly out of ammunition for additional stimulus. And the U.S. is once again facing the possibility of a government shutdown at the end of next week.

The Obama-Zandi target of 1.9 million new jobs next year, or 158,000 a month, is somewhat higher than private analyses that suggest the plan would create 100,000 to 150,000 jobs a month.

Heidi Shierholz, economist for the labor-leaning Economic Policy Institute, calculates it would take job growth of 400,000 every month for three years in a row to get back to the 5 percent jobless rate last seen in December 2007, at the recession’s outset.

‘To get down to 5 percent in five years, we need around 280,000 jobs every month,’ she added. ‘Right now, we’re more than two years into the official recovery, and we’re still bumping along at extremely low levels.’”

“As long as the GDP grows at an annual rate beneath 2.5 percent, it cannot create enough jobs for new entrants into the workforce, let alone to re-employ those laid off during the downturn, said Martin Regalia, chief economist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s biggest business lobby.

The chamber estimates it will take 20 million jobs over the next decade to get the economy back to pre-recession levels. It has its own jobs plan, which includes increased trade, greater oil drilling, quicker road and bridge construction and temporary corporate tax breaks.

‘If you want to go from 9.1 percent down to 5.5 or 6 percent unemployment, you’re going to have to grow roughly at 4.5 percent (GDP) for three years,’ Regalia said. ‘I don’t see that in the forecast.’

In the first six months of this year, the GDP grew at a scant 0.7 percent rate. Private forecasters see it growing about 2 percent in the final six months of 2011, about 2.5 percent throughout 2012, and increasing to about 3.2 percent in 2013.” (Really! If the government cooks the numbers?—my addition)

From: http://enews.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20111007/cb00c254-3261-457f-a89c-2974fafaf714

“FACT CHECK: Obama claims miss some evidence
JIM KUHNHENN
From Associated Press
October 07, 2011 4:20 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP)—Are President Barack Obama’s ideas for job creation really bipartisan as he claims? Not when the means for paying for them are put in the equation.

The president dodged various facts and left some evidence in the dust in his latest challenge to Republicans to get behind his jobs program or offer a real alternative. A look at some of the claims in his fast-paced news conference and how they compare with the facts:

OBAMA: ‘If it turns out that there are Republicans who are opposed to this bill, they need to explain to me, but more importantly to their constituencies and the American people, why they’re opposed, and what would they do.’

THE FACTS: While Republicans might not be campaigning on their opposition to Obama’s plan, they’ve hardly kept their objections a secret.

In a memorandum to House Republicans Sept. 16, House Speaker John Boehner and members of the GOP leadership said they could find common ground with Obama on the extension of certain business tax breaks, waiving a payment withholding provision for federal contractors, incentives for hiring veterans, and job training measures in connection with unemployment insurance.

They objected to new spending on public works programs, suggesting instead that Congress and the president work out those priorities in a highway spending bill. And they raised concerns about Obama’s payroll tax cuts for workers and small businesses, arguing that the benefits of a one-year tax cut would be short-lived. The memo also pointed out that reducing payroll taxes, which pay for Social Security, temporarily forces Social Security to tap the government’s general fund. And it opposed additional spending to prevent layoffs of teachers, police officers and other public workers.

OBAMA: ‘Every idea that we’ve put forward are ones that traditionally have been supported by Democrats and Republicans alike.’

THE FACTS: Obama proposes to pay for his jobs bill by raising taxes, something traditionally opposed by Republicans and, in the form Obama proposed it, even some Democrats. Senate Democrats were so allergic to Obama’s approach, which relied largely on limiting deductions that can be taken by individuals making over $200,000 a year and couples making more than $250,000, that they’re eliminating it and replacing it with a new tax on millionaires.

In claiming bipartisan support for the components of his proposal, the president appears to be referring just to what the plan would do, not how it’s paid for, but that’s a crucial distinction he doesn’t make. (This bill WILL NOT do what he claims it will do!!! It is basically, taking money from citizens, giving it to government bureaucrats, and letting the government decide where the money should be spent instead of letting the earners of the money deciding where they want to spend their own money—my addition)

Some of tax-cutting proposals offered by Obama have received significant Republican support in the past. But some of the new spending he proposes has received only nominal Republican backing. Evidence of bipartisanship provided by the White House includes legislation last year that provided $10 billion to prevent teacher layoffs. It won the support of only two Republican senators—Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins, both of Maine and among the most moderate Republicans in Congress. Another example cited by the White House was his proposal last year to offer tax breaks to businesses that hire new workers—it passed the House 217-201 with six Republican votes.

OBAMA: ‘The answer we’re getting right now is: Well, we’re going to roll back all these Obama regulations ... Does anybody really think that that is going to create jobs right now and meet the challenges of a global economy?’

THE FACTS: Well, yes, some think it will. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce last month submitted a jobs proposal to Obama that included a call to ease regulations on businesses.

It specifically called for streamlining environmental reviews on major construction projects and to delay the issuance of some potentially burdensome regulations until the economy and employment have improved. In the letter, Chamber President Thomas Donohue also called on Congress to pass legislation that would require congressional approval of major regulations. The chamber did not indicate how many jobs such regulatory changes could create, but it said: ‘Immediate regulatory relief is required in order to begin moving $1 trillion-$2 trillion in accumulated private capital off of the sidelines and into business expansion.’

OBAMA: ‘We can either keep taxes exactly as they are for millionaires and billionaires, with loopholes that lead them to have lower tax rates, in some cases, than plumbers and teachers, or we can put teachers and construction workers and veterans back on the job.’

THE FACTS: True, ‘in some cases’ wealthy people can exploit loopholes to make their tax rate lower than for people of middle or low income. In recent rhetoric, Obama had suggested it was commonplace for rich people to pay lower rates than others, a claim not supported by IRS statistics. But on Thursday, Obama accurately stated that it only happens sometimes.

In 2009, 1,470 households filed tax returns with incomes above $1 million yet paid no federal income tax, according to the IRS. Yet that was less than 1 percent of returns with incomes above $1 million. On average, taxpayers who made $1 million or more paid 24.4 percent of their income in federal income taxes; those making $100,000 to $125,000 paid 9.9 percent; those making $50,000 to $60,000 paid 6.3 percent. The White House argues that when payroll taxes—paid only on the first $106,800 of wages—are factored in, more middle class workers wind up with a higher tax rate than millionaires. (Is any of this the “fault” of millionaires? Congress makes the tax laws not millionaires. High income tax payers pay the vast majority of income tax collected in this nation! 47% of tax returns filed did not have to pay income tax in the last reported period! 40% received money back without paying ANY federal income tax at all!!!—my addition)

OBAMA: ‘China has been very aggressive in gaming the trading system to its advantage and to the disadvantage of other countries, particularly the United States. .... And currency manipulation is one example of it, or at least intervening in the currency markets in ways that have led their currency to be valued lower than the market would normally dictate. And that makes their exports cheaper and that makes our exports to them more expensive.’

THE FACTS: While Obama complained about China’s efforts to keeps its currency undervalued to gain trade advantages, his administration has repeatedly refused to brand China as a currency manipulator in a report that the Treasury Department is required to send to Congress twice a year.

Such a designation would trigger negotiations between the two countries and could ultimately lead to U.S. trade sanctions against China.

The administration has been reluctant to brand China a currency manipulator, as have past administrations, because the United States depends on China to buy U.S. Treasury securities to help finance America’s budget deficits (EXACTLY!—my addition). China owns $1.17 trillion in U.S. Treasury securities (Out of an almost $15 trillion debt!—my addition), making it the largest foreign holder of Treasury debt.

Associated Press writers Erica Werner, Martin Crutsinger and Calvin Woodward contributed to this report.”

From: http://enews.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20111010/9dda50fc-9597-49cf-8203-6b633c1e45a4

“SPIN METER: Obama disconnects rhetoric, reality
ERICA WERNER
From Associated Press
October 10, 2011 4:14 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP)—In President Barack Obama’s sales pitch for his jobs bill, there are two versions of reality: The one in his speeches and the one actually unfolding in Washington.

When Obama accuses Republicans of standing in the way of his nearly $450 billion plan, he ignores the fact that his own party has struggled to unite behind the proposal.

When the president says Republicans haven’t explained what they oppose in the plan, he skips over the fact that Republicans who control the House actually have done that in detail. (And have passed their own jobs bill which is actually based upon valid economic principles and not the tax and spend bill that Barack Hussein Obama is promoting!—my addition)

When he calls on Congress to ‘pass this bill now,’ he slides past the point that Democrats control the Senate and were never prepared to move immediately, given other priorities.

Senators are expected to vote Tuesday on opening debate on the bill, a month after the president unveiled it with a call for its immediate passage.

To be sure, Obama is not the only one engaging in rhetorical excesses. But he is the president, and as such, his constant remarks on the bill draw the most attention and scrutiny.

The disconnect between what Obama says about his jobs bill and what stands as the political reality flow from his broader aim: to rally the public behind his cause and get Congress to act, or, if not, to pin blame on Republicans. (Won’t work! We aren’t ignorant and we have witnessed his failures over the last two and one half years!—my addition)

He is waging a campaign, one in which nuance and context and competing responses don’t always fit in if they don’t help make the case. (There is NO case to be made!—my addition)

For example, when Obama says his jobs plan is made up of ideas that have historically had bipartisan support, he stops the point there. Not mentioned is that Republicans have never embraced the tax increases that he is proposing to cover the cost of his plan.

Likewise, from city to city, Obama is demanding that Congress act (he means Republicans) while it has been clear for weeks that the GOP will not support all of his bill, to say the least. Individual elements of it may well pass, such as Obama’s proposal to extend and expand a payroll tax cut. But Republicans strongly oppose the president’s proposed new spending and his plan to raise taxes on millionaires to pay for the package.

The fight over the legislative proposal has become something much bigger: a critical test of the president’s powers of persuading the public (Does it exist? Is he still a Pied Piper?—my addition) heading into the 2012 presidential campaign, and of Republicans’ ability to deny him a win and reap victory for themselves.

‘He knows it’s not going to pass. He’s betting that voters won’t pick up on it, or even if they do they will blame Congress and he can run against the ‘do-nothing Congress,’’ said Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a senior fellow at the University of Southern California's School of Policy, Planning and Development. (The problem is the House of Representatives has been doing things. It is the Democratic Senate which is NOT!!! Where is the 2011-2012 fiscal year budget from the Senate? The House passed a budget last spring!!!—my addition)

John Sides, political science professor at George Washington University, said Obama’s approach on the jobs bill is ‘more about campaigning than governing.’

‘He’s mostly just going around talking about this and drawing contrasts with what the Republicans want and what he wants and not really trying to work these legislative levers he might be able to use to get this passed,’ Sides said. ‘That just suggests to me that he is ready to use a failed jobs bill as a campaign message against the Republicans.’”

From: http://enews.earthlink.net/article/us?guid=20111012/b505897f-1172-4d0a-94fe-8e271258149d

Lawmakers, White House regroup on jobs
ANDREW TAYLOR
From Associated Press
October 12, 2011 5:18 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP)—Congress and the White House face the choice of continued fighting or a shift toward bipartisan bargaining after the Senate voted to kill President Barack Obama’s $447 billion jobs plan.

They’re likely to do both as they seek to produce results sought by a discontented public while also drawing bright political lines for voters as the 2012 campaign heats up.

Obama’s plan died at the hands of Senate Republicans on Tuesday, even though the president had been campaigning for it across the country for weeks. The $447 billion plan died on a 50-49 tally in the 100-member Senate, falling well short of the 60 votes needed to crack a filibuster by Republicans opposed to its stimulus-style spending and tax surcharge for the very wealthy.

The tally had been 51-48 but Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, switched his vote to ‘nay’ to reserve the right to force a re-vote. Senator Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma, is recovering from surgery and did not vote.”

“‘Democrats’ sole proposal is to keep doing what hasn’t worked— along with a massive tax hike that we know won’t create jobs,’ Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, said Tuesday, adding that there are 1.5 million fewer jobs than when Obama's 2009 economic package became law. ‘Why on earth would you support an approach that we already know won’t work?’ McConnell said.”

The Senate vote on the Democratic proposed “jobs” bill:

S.1660

From: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d112:SN01660:@@@L&summ2=m&#

“S.1660

Latest Title: American Jobs Act of 2011

Sponsor: Senator Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 10/5/2011) Cosponsors (None)

Related Bills: H.R.12, H.R.2421, H.R.2482, H.R.2948, S.652, S.1333, S.1549, S.1597

Latest Major Action: 10/11/2011 Senate floor actions. Status: Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the bill made in Senate.

From: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=112&session=1&vote=00160

U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 112th Congress - 1st Session
as compiled through Senate LIS by the Senate Bill Clerk under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate

Vote Summary

Question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 1660 )

Vote Number: 160

Vote Date: October 11, 2011, 06:34PM
Required For Majority: 3/5
Vote Result: Cloture Motion Rejected
Measure Number: S. 1660 (American Jobs Act of 2011

Measure Title: A bill to provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. (What a misnomer of a title for a tax and spend bill!!!—my addition)

Vote Counts:

Yeas: 50

Nays: 49

Not Voting: 1

Grouped By Vote Position

Yeas:

Akaka (D-HI)
Baucus (D-MT)
Begich (D-AK)
Bennet (D-CO)
Bingaman (D-NM)
Blumenthal (D-CT)
Boxer (D-CA)
Brown (D-OH)
Cantwell (D-WA)
Cardin (D-MD)
Carper (D-DE)
Casey (D-PA)
Conrad (D-ND)
Coons (D-DE)
Durbin (D-IL)
Feinstein (D-CA)
Franken (D-MN)
Gillibrand (D-NY)
Hagan (D-NC)
Harkin (D-IA)
Inouye (D-HI)
Johnson (D-SD)
Kerry (D-MA)
Klobuchar (D-MN)
Kohl (D-WI)
Landrieu (D-LA)
Lautenberg (D-NJ)
Leahy (D-VT)
Levin (D-MI)
Lieberman (ID-CT)
Manchin (D-WV)
McCaskill (D-MO)
Menendez (D-NJ)
Merkley (D-OR)
Mikulski (D-MD)
Murray (D-WA)
Nelson (D-FL)
Pryor (D-AR)
Reed (D-RI)
Rockefeller (D-WV)
Sanders (I-VT)
Schumer (D-NY)
Shaheen (D-NH)
Stabenow (D-MI)
Udall (D-CO)
Udall (D-NM)
Warner (D-VA)
Webb (D-VA)
Whitehouse (D-RI)
Wyden (D-OR)

Nays: 49

Alexander (R-TN)
Ayotte (R-NH)
Barrasso (R-WY)
Blunt (R-MO)
Boozman (R-AR)
Brown (R-MA)
Burr (R-NC)
Chambliss (R-GA)
Coats (R-IN)
Cochran (R-MS)
Collins (R-ME)
Corker (R-TN)
Cornyn (R-TX)
Crapo (R-ID)
DeMint (R-SC)
Enzi (R-WY)
Graham (R-SC)
Grassley (R-IA)
Hatch (R-UT)
Heller (R-NV)
Hoeven (R-ND)
Hutchison (R-TX)
Inhofe (R-OK)
Isakson (R-GA)
Johanns (R-NE)
Johnson (R-WI)
Kirk (R-IL)
Kyl (R-AZ)
Lee (R-UT)
Lugar (R-IN)
McCain (R-AZ)
McConnell (R-KY)
Moran (R-KS)
Murkowski (R-AK)
Nelson (Democrat—Nebraska)
Paul (R-KY)
Portman (R-OH)
Reid (Democrat—Nevada)
Risch (R-ID)
Roberts (R-KS)
Rubio (R-FL)
Sessions (R-AL)
Shelby (R-AL)
Snowe (R-ME)
Tester (Democrat—Montana)
Thune (R-SD)
Toomey (R-PA)
Vitter (R-LA)
Wicker (R-MS)

Not Voting: 1

Coburn (R-OK)

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
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It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
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It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-14T03:44:00.000-05:00

Economics, the Free Market System, and Government

Watch this video: It’s over 20 minutes long but worth it!

From: http://www.youtube.com/user/SchiffReport?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/3/mANOqcnLtqA

WATCH these videos on Economics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSk0WAOMU5k&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXJM11rZH4Q&feature=player_embedded#!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkXI-MNSb8Q&feature=player_embedded#!

An Economy does not grow because of the destruction of capital! It is a loss!!! Just as a “big bang” can NOT create a universe!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG4jhlPLVVs&feature=player_embedded

Cost/benefit analysis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrg1CArkuNc&feature=related

2011-10-13T04:00:00.003-05:00

Vernon Robinson—Supported by Michael Reagan

From: Vernon Robinson for Congress
http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/

“From the Desk of Michael Reagan
October 11, 2011

Fellow Conservative

It is with pleasure that I announce today my support for conservative Republican Vernon Robinson’s campaign for the United States House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District.

Vernon is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and a former Missile Combat Crew Commander. He earned an M.B.A. in Quantitative Methods and went on to become an instructor at a major state university in North Carolina. He also served eight years as a City Councilman in North Carolina’s fourth largest city, during which time his voting record on everything from taxes and the Second Amendment to illegal immigration and right-to-life issues proved he was a true conservative, unafraid to stand on traditional American values, and willing to defend them eloquently before a hostile media and an electorate spoon-fed a steady diet of political correctness.

It is no coincidence that the ‘Raleigh News and Observer’ said Vernon Robinson is ‘the spiritual heir of Senator Jesse Helms,’ or that the ‘Winston-Salem Journal’ said of Vernon, ‘Jesse Helms is back. This time, he’s black!’ (Yes, Vernon Robinson is a black conservative, a man whose father was a Tuskegee Airman before him, a remarkable man in his own right.)

It is also no coincidence that Vernon’s candidacy has received the endorsement of Mr. Charles Helms, the son of the late, great Senator Jesse Helms, who meant as much to my father as anyone he met in politics.

I encourage you to go to Vernon’s campaign website

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/

for a fuller account of his personal history and his commendable political resume, because I cannot do it justice here.

I do want to take just another minute to recount a little history for you. When my father proudly endorsed Jesse Helms for the U.S. Senate in 1972, it took a great deal of courage.

Jesse had never held federal office of any kind, and the liberal media were demonizing him, just as they will demonize any conservative (like Vernon Robinson) who stands up and sticks his neck out for the cause.

But Jesse held fast to his principles, my father stood firm by Jesse, and against all odds the voters sent Jesse to Washington for the first of what would become a remarkable five-term senate career.

Likewise, when Senator Helms endorsed my father for President four years later in 1976, it took courage. Gerald Ford was both the establishment candidate and a personal friend of the senator, not to mention the sitting President of the United States. The pressure to conform was enormous. And yet Jesse—alone among the country’s 100 senators—ignored the establishment’s plea for him to ‘get behind President Ford.’ He chose instead to endorse the man he knew the world needed—and became the face and the voice my father used in ads as far away as Wisconsin.

The surprise primary victory Jesse Helms helped my father win in North Carolina in 1976 was the first of eleven in that election cycle. Though we did not manage to secure the nomination that year, the die was firmly cast. The Republican Party was changed. And when the 1980 GOP convention in Detroit nominated Ronald Reagan for President, the course of history was changed forever.

That’s not all that was changed. A much younger, much thinner Vernon Robinson was at that convention in Detroit in 1980. When he left that Detroit convention hall, Vernon changed his registration from Democrat to Republican, and has since dedicated his public life to supporting the ideals he heard expressed therein—the traditional, American conservative values that brought Ronald Reagan and Jesse Helms together.

And so it is that thirty years later our three families converge again in support of the candidacy of yet another courageous conservative in need of the support of his fellow conservatives. I hope you will answer that call.

Vernon has paid his dues. His personal story is very different, but in terms of his courage and his ideology, he is cut from the same cloth as Ronald Reagan and Jesse Helms, and he is what the 8th district of North Carolina needs in these trying times.

Although North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District is currently represented by liberal Democrat Larry Kissell, it has been redrawn in obedience to the 2010 Census to be ten points more Republican. Of all the congressional districts in the country, many, many experts have identified NC 8 as THE most likely to change hands in the next congressional elections.

A very conservative district is likely to attract many fine Republican candidates, and I have no truck with any of them. I say only this: a district this conservative deserves a great conservative representing it, and because of the likelihood that the next Republican elected to that seat will be there for a long, long time, we really need to get this one right.

We need Vernon Robinson in that seat. He has walked the walk and will continue to do so in the U.S. House of Representatives. I encourage you to do what you can to help put him there.

I thank you for your time, and may God bless you.

Michael Reagan”

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“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-12T03:42:00.002-05:00

Republican Presidential Candidates—Value Issues

Watch these videos

http://mrctv.org/blog/what-occupy-wall-street-protesters-really-want

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/tea-partiers-invade-occupy-d-c-protest-and-this-is-the-video/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ua-ve9DEL4&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIeAX-5FTf8&feature=player_embedded

From: http://cnsnews.com/news/article/pro-life-marriage-groups-release-2012-gop-scorecard

“Pro-Life, Marriage Groups Release 2012 GOP Scorecard
By Matt Cover
October 7, 2011

(CNSNews.com)—Pro-life group the Susan B. Anthony List and pro-marriage group National Organization for Marriage have released a joint candidate scorecard

http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/scorecard.pdf

for most of the 2012 GOP presidential contenders, listing their positions on several social conservative issues.

The scorecard debuted at the Values Voters Summit in Washington, D.C., on Friday—an annual political conference focusing on social conservative issues.

The scorecard will be distributed at the summit.

The scorecard combines the two groups’ issue pledges that they send to candidates every election cycle, offering social conservatives a convenient way to gauge where most of the GOP presidential contenders stand on key social issues.

The scorecard indicates the positions of Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota.), Herman Cain (From Georgia—my addition.), former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Georgia.), Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas), former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Texas Governor Rick Perry, and former Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania)—showing whether each candidate signed the pro-life and pro-marriage pledges as well as where they stand on several issues key to each group.

Only three candidates—Perry, Santorum, and Bachmann (The real conservatives in the contest!—my addition)—support every issue on the scorecard and have signed both pledges. The other candidates have either not signed one of the pledges or have not indicated support of one of the social conservative issues.

For instance, Cain (The text on this said it was Newt Gingrich who has not signed but according to the actual PDF it is Herman Cain. I changed it based on the PDF but can not verify that the PDF is correct—my addition.) has not signed the pro-life pledge, but supports all but one of the issues in the pro-life section of the scorecard—passage of fetal pain legislation.

Herman Cain is the only GOP candidate to sign neither the pro-life or pro-marriage pledges, even though he supports most of the issues on each section of the scorecard.

Romney is the only other candidate to not sign the pro-life pledge, even though he—like Cain—supports most of the issues in the pro-life area. The one issue he does not support is a pledge to select only pro-life appointees to relevant cabinet agencies such as Health and Human Service, the National Institutes of Health, and the Department of Justice.

Several candidates have not signed the pro-marriage pledge—Cain, Gingrich, and Paul—and others have not indicated support for some of its policies. None of the three non-signatories have said if they will nominate only pro-marriage judges to the federal bench, support a national commission on religious liberty, or advance legislation overturning gay marriage in the District of Columbia.

None of the candidates have said that they do not support any of the marriage pledge’s policy items. Of the candidates who have signed the marriage pledge, all have expressed support for its policy agenda.

The only pro-marriage policy that was rejected by any of the candidates was a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. That policy was rejected by Herman Cain and Ron Paul.”

The follow was said by Rush Limbaugh Tuesday during his radio show from 11am-12pm central time. I wrote down his comments while he was speaking and the following is not meant to be verbatim.

1) The Republican main street establishment wants Mitt Romney to be the candidate.

2) The mainstream media wants Mitt Romney to be the Republican candidate.

3) The Obama Administration wants Mitt Romney to be the Republican candidate.

4) If voters are not satisfied with Romney, Mitt Romney is pushing Herman Cain as the candidate to drive Rick Perry out of the race.

5) Mitt Romney is saying that if he wins the nomination he will select Herman Cain for Vice President. He is saying this to drive Rick Perry out of the race.

6) Herman Cain has little money and his staff has little experience. Mitt Romney believes he can defeat Herman Cain more easily in one on one contests than defeating Rick Perry in similar circumstances.

7) The mainstream media wants to crown Mitt Romney as the Republican candidate even before the primaries actually begin.

(As I’ve said, if Mitt Romney actually wins the Republican nomination, the mainstream media will immediately abandon him in favor of Barack Hussein Obama.)

8) Rick Perry is the only conservative candidate that can compete against Mitt Romney.

(Between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney, who am I going to support? RICK PERRY!!!)

Back to the Values Voters Conference:

Ron Paul won the Value Voters Straw Poll receiving 37 percent of the vote. Is winning the straw poll of any relevance? Read the following:

From: http://www.frcaction.org/

“As Gil Mertz, the emcee of the Summit, said when he announced the straw poll results, ‘Straw polls often raise more questions than they answer.’ Well, there were certainly a lot of questions raised when Ron Paul finished first in the weekend’s straw poll, followed by Herman Cain and Rick Santorum. The majority of the over 3,400 who registered and attended the event came to hear all of the candidates and then express their preference in the straw poll. On Saturday morning, however, more than 600 people flooded registration (some of whom were bussed in), paid the registration fee, listened to the speech of Ron Paul, voted, and left. That was unfortunate, because it obviously skewed the results (Known as stuffing the ballot box! Is that the kind of candidate that conservatives want?—my addition). Just to be clear, everyone who attended the Summit was required to individually register and pay the fee, ($99 for the 3 days or $75 for one-day pass). Campaigns were not permitted to buy block tickets. (But, it could be organized to accomplish the same thing and it seems that was what was done!—my addition)

As I said on CNN, I have to give the Paul campaign credit for being organized and getting people out of bed early on a Saturday morning to ride a bus to D.C. from New York and New Jersey just to hear Ron Paul speak. (I need to know the secret, so I can get my kids up on Saturday mornings!) I do not believe—nor do most of our attendees (who voiced their fervent frustration at the outcome)—that Ron Paul is what values voters are looking for in a presidential candidate (Nor do I!!!—my addition). However, I do not believe his followers should be discounted, because they're reflective of the growing discontent with big ineffective and expensive government, which is something values voters also care about. If Ron Paul were factored out of the voting, the poll’s results are more reflective of where I think values voters are: excited by Herman Cain (NOT me! He refused to sign the Pro-Life Pledge and the Pro-Marriage Pledge! Wake-up people! There is a reason why he refuses to sign! Do you think it is a good reason!—my addition), enthused by Rick Santorum, and still pulling for Representative Michele Bachmann and Governor Rick Perry.”

Which leaves out Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich! And as I’ve said from the beginning, I will not vote for either of them in the primary or the general election.

As far as I’m concerned, the three most important vows or oaths for any individual in descending order are:

1) Our vows to God to love HIM, serve HIM, and obey HIM!

2) our vow to our spouse

3) our oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States

Newt Gingrich has broken his marriage vows not once but twice. Twice he has committed adultery. And twice he has married the individual with whom he has committed adultery. And we are going to hold him up as the President of the United States and the symbol of OUR values!!! I can forgive him although he doesn’t need my forgiveness. GOD may have forgiven him. This I don’t know. But, neither of these means we should vote for him for President of the United States! No way!!! No how!!! And I think I am not alone in my assessment of the situation. Value voters ARE NOT going to vote for him for President!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-11T03:49:00.002-05:00

Bank of America—Debit Card Villain or Not

I received an e-mail from Senator Dick Durbin Monday calling for action against Bank of America. I’m not a fan of Bank of America. I’ve never banked with them but when I was a trustee for one of my clients, he had an account with the bank. I’m also not a fan of debit cards. I’ve never used one and I don’t plan on it. I have self control, I use credit cards and don’t spend more than I have, and I don’t like having a simple swipe of a plastic card allowing someone to access my checking account. A couple years ago, I had to help a fellow Christian clean up her checking account because she continually used a debit card for small purchases but did NOT keep an accurate record of her use of the card. She was paying fee upon fee for overdrawing her account.

I’m posting Senator Durbin’s e-mail plus other articles on the debit card situation. In the end, who caused the problem?

From: Illinois Senator Dick Durbin

“Subject: No way, B of A
Date: Oct 10, 2011 1:30 PM

It’s just outrageous. Last week, Bank of America announced it will start charging its customers $5 a month just to access their own money with a debit card. (Why did Bank of America make this announcement? Could it be because Senator Durbin placed an amendment onto a banking bill that cut the fee banks could charge retailers for debit card transactions? Could it be that this fee will cost banks over 6 billion dollars? Could it be that banks need to make a profit to stay in business? Could it be that banks are trying to make up for that loss of 6 billion plus dollars? Could it be that Congress has NO Constitutional authority to regular the fees that banks charge for anything?—my addition)

If you’re a Bank of America customer who doesn’t appreciate being gouged with excessive fees (When did Senator Dick Durbin become qualified to determine whether or not a private company is gouging its customers or when a fee is excessive? This is the same Senator Durbin who called unsuccessfully for a “Windfall Profit” tax on oil companies. Problem is, there is NO such thing as a “Windfall Profit!”—my addition) , you should show Bank of America what a competitive marketplace looks like and find a bank or credit union that values their customers. (If he believes in competitive markets, why is he trying to tell us what to do? Can’t we figure out our economic activities by ourselves? Obviously NOT, in his opinion!—my addition)

We (Who are we?—my addition) can’t let B of A get away with this—and we’ve got to speak out, loud and clear, to show other banks that it is unacceptable to pad already excessive profits on the backs of hard-working Americans. (Why doesn’t he just add another amendment on to another bill preventing banks from charging fees for the use of a debit card? Oh, that’s right! The Democrats lost their majority in the House of Representatives in the last election and most Republicans actually believe in and support the free market system!!!—my addition)

Forward a message to CEO Brian Moynihan right now: Urge him to reverse his decision to charge debit card customers a $5 monthly fee, and send a powerful message that every bank will hear.

http://action.dickdurbin.com/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=8209&tag=nowaybofa_e101011

I see this ending up one of two ways:

Outcome #1: Bank of America gets an earful from so many customers and potential customers—like you (Not like me. I am not a Bank of America customer and have no intention of being a Bank of America customer with or without the fees—my addition.)—that it decides against making monthly fees the new ‘normal’ for American debit card users. (Does Bank of America determine the fees for all banks? I thought we were a free market economy where every bank makes its own determination on what fees will be charged and how much will be charged?—my addition)

OR

Outcome #2: Too few folks notice and speak up about the new fees, sending a message to other big banks that they can charge this monthly fee to their debit card customers, too. (They can now! Some have chosen to and some have not. Senator Durbin, that’s known as the free market. Congress should have NEVER restricted how much could be charged for debit card transactions!—my addition)

Outcome #2 is completely unacceptable (According to whom?—my addition)—but I need you to speak out to make sure it doesn't happen.

In 2007, we sent thousands of emails to convince BP’s CEO to give up his company’s plan to dump more toxic chemicals into Lake Michigan. The DickDurbin.com community has proven that we can take on some of the biggest special interests around. (Please!—my addition)

Now let’s put that same kind of pressure on Bank of America’s CEO to make sure he knows these new debit card fees are simply unacceptable—and to make sure every single bank gets the message.

Forward a message to CEO Brian Moynihan right now.

http://action.dickdurbin.com/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=8209&tag=nowaybofa_e101011

Thanks for helping us chalk up another victory for the DickDurbin.com community on behalf of the American people (Not a chance that you are acting on behalf of the America people! You are trying to destroy the free enterprise system of this country!!! And every Democrat who supports this regulatory nonsense should be removed from office!—my addition).

Sincerely,

Dick Durbin
U.S. Senator (Prayerfully, not after the 2014 election!!!—my addition)

My e-mail sent through Dick Durbin’s e-mail system to the CEO of Bank of America:

“Mr. Moynihan,

Bank of America is still a private business, as far as I know. You have every right to charge fees for services offered. DON’T let the Dick Durbins of the world bully you into doing their bidding.

Dick Durbin and Congress should have never placed a limit on the fees charged to retailers. Congress does not have the Constitutional power to regular your fees and prices. Congress is violating their oath of office and the Constitution!

Thank you.”

I hope Bank of America actually takes the time to read the e-mails instead of believing every e-mail is in opposition to its change. I could not find the e-mail address of the CEO so I’m using Senator Durbin’s system.

Other articles and a video in relation to this issue:

Dick Durbin in the Senate against Bank of America

From: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204138204576600800330404330.html

“Banks Plan New Fees for Using Debit Cards
By ANDREW R. JOHNSON

The nation’s beleaguered banking industry, which has been raising fees and doing away with free services, has a new target: debit-card users.

Bank of America Corp. is laying plans to charge millions of customers a $5 monthly fee to use their debit cards, and other big banks are expected to follow suit. The industry says it needs the fees to recoup revenue it will lose because of new government regulations taking effect Saturday that cap what they can charge merchants for debit-card transactions.

Bank of America, the largest U.S. bank by assets, disclosed the plan on Thursday in a memo to its senior staff. It intends to begin collecting the fees nationwide early next year.

Several other large banks, including J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co., are testing or plan to. Regions Financial Corp., a Birmingham, Ala.-based lender, has said it will start charging a $4 monthly debit-card usage fee on certain accounts on Oct. 1.

New federal limits on debit-card ‘swipe fees’ are expected to cost U.S. banks an estimated $6.6 billion a year in lost revenue.

To offset that lost revenue, many banks have eliminated or scaled back debit-rewards programs, added monthly fees for checking accounts and raised minimum balance requirements for customers to avoid certain fees.

The limits on debit-card swipe fees—one of the most contentious regulations to arise from the financial crisis—were finalized by the Federal Reserve Board in June. The new rules will cap at 24 cents the fee merchants pay banks each time a customer buys something with a debit card, down from the current average of 44 cents. The rules apply to banks with $10 billion and more in assets. (Thus, the rule does not apply to those banks that Senator Durbin wants you to change to. The change already gives the smaller banks a competitive advantage since they can continue to charge the higher transaction fees!—my addition)

Bank of America has said it expects the caps, which the industry lobbied against for months, to erase $2 billion in revenue annually.

‘The economics of offering a debit card have changed with recent regulations,’ a spokeswoman for Bank of America said Thursday.

In its internal memo, Bank of America said it will levy the $5 fee each billing cycle in which a customer uses a debit card to make a purchase. The fee will not be triggered by transactions at automated-teller machines.

The fee will apply to standard checking accounts, but not most premium accounts held by affluent customers. Banks typically exempt their premium accounts from many fees because they tend to be more profitable than standard accounts with lower balances.”

“As banks were lobbying against some provisions of last year’s Dodd-Frank financial-reform (Debatable if it was actual reform legislation!—my addition) legislation, they warned that the new rules would force them to raise fees on some products, hitting consumers with higher costs.

Trish Wexler, a spokeswoman for the Electronic Payments Coalition, a trade group that represents Visa Inc., MasterCard Inc. and several large banks, said the new fees are an ‘unintended consequence’ of the new rules.”

“Bank of America declined to comment on reaction to its plan.

Brian Riley, a senior research director of bank cards at research group TowerGroup, said the new fees are not a surprise given the amount of revenue on the line for Bank of America and other banks with lots of debit-card customers.

‘Bank of America has a real challenge,’ he said.

Bank of America, which has been rocked by large losses on its mortgage portfolio, said it has more than 58 million banking relationships with consumers and small businesses. Its customers are projected to make $260 billion in debit-card purchases this year, according to Mr. Riley’s research.

Bank of America’s planned $5 fee is higher than what most other banks are testing or planning to charge. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo said it will charge a $3 fee for some debit-card customers in Nevada, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico and Georgia, starting Oct. 14. Wells Fargo’s fee also applies to debit-card use, not ATM transactions.

A Wells Fargo spokeswoman said that the fee is part of a pilot program, and that the bank has not determined whether it will roll it out to all customers. Wells Fargo has said it expects to lose $250 million each quarter from the new caps on swipe fees.

J.P. Morgan has been testing a $3 fee in a small market in Wisconsin since February. SunTrust Banks Inc. has begun charging a $5 monthly fee for ‘unlimited debit-card purchases.’ The fee has been in effect since June for new customers that open an ‘Everyday Checking’ account, and will go into effect in November for existing customers who choose that account.

Citigroup Inc. said last week it was raising fees on certain checking accounts but would not charge fees for using debit cards.”

From: http://enews.earthlink.net/article/top?guid=20110930/5269d873-db2b-4249-a8f4-1a1f757351c1

“Bank of America debit fee is only the latest
DAVE CARPENTER
From Associated Press
September 30, 2011 2:42 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP)—Angela Malerba, who works in public relations in Boston, carries a debit card because she likes to know when she buys something that she has enough in her account to pay for it. But paying $5 a month to use her own money? That’s too much.

So when Bank of America starts charging the fee next year, Malerba figures she’ll rely more heavily on her credit card. Or, in a strategy that seems almost quaint in these swipe-and-go times, she may just carry more cash.”

“The 38.7 million people who carry Bank of America debit cards will face a similar decision in the latest example of banks raising fees or establishing new ones—not just for debit cards but for checking accounts, visiting ATMs, even talking to a teller.”

Bank of America’s announcement hits particularly hard because banks have spent the past decade encouraging their customers to go for the ease of debit cards, which deduct purchases immediately from a checking or savings account.

In 1995, debit cards accounted for only 1 percent of the transactions when people pulled a card out of their wallet to pay for something, with credit cards making up the rest.

Debit cards grew steadily, hitting 50 percent in 2006. Today, two-thirds of the time someone reaches for plastic, it’s debit, according to the Nilson Report, which tracks the card industry.

Credit cards still make up 56 percent of the money spent, according to the report. So when people use debit, it’s for the forgettable, smaller transactions of everyday life—a pack of gum or a cappuccino.

Banks have cashed in big. They collect about $19 billion a year from swipe fees, the pennies they collect from a store every time you run your card through a magnetic reader at the checkout counter.

On Saturday, that revenue will be cut almost in half. Federal rules will cap the amount banks can charge merchants at about 24 cents per transaction, down from an average of 44 cents.

It’s the latest regulation imposed on banks (REGULATION IMPOSED ON BANKS!!! The free market system according to Democrats!—my addition). Last year, strict rules on credit cards limited when they could raise interest rates and virtually eliminated customer fees for going over credit limits. Then the Federal Reserve tightened up when and how often banks could charge for checking account overdrafts.

Each regulation is aimed at reducing the costs for consumers, but they’ve chipped away at bank revenue—and left banks going so far as to make the customer pay for services that had been offered at no charge.

Bank of America, for instance, created a checking account that is free only if the customer banks online and at ATMs. Get a paper statement or visit a teller, and there’s an $8.95 fee for the month.” (And we can thank the federal government for these charges! Banks HAVE TO make a profit to stay in business!!!—my addition)

“The regulation doesn’t apply to banks with $10 billion or less in assets, which may give some community banks and credit unions an edge.” (May?—my addition)

From: The Heritage Foundation

“Ready for A Debit Card Tax?

Use a debit card? Now it’s really going to cost you. Bank of America announced last week that it will begin charging customers $5 per month for use of their debit cards. But if you’re looking for someone to blame, set your sights on Washington.

Bank of America is imposing the new fee in anticipation of a $2 billion annual loss brought about by the ‘Durbin Amendment’—a provision of last year’s Dodd-Frank Wall Street financial reform bill.

Signed into law in July 2010, the measure was intended to protect America from another financial meltdown, but in reality it placed a boatload of new burdens on financial institutions and their customers. The results? Increased risks to the financial system, increased regulations, and in this case, increased costs to anyone who uses a debit card.

Under the Durbin Amendment—named for its backer Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)—the federal government now limits the amount of money banks can charge merchants when you swipe your debit card, costing them an estimated $6.6 billion per year in revenue. Rather than recoup their costs from merchants, banks are looking to consumers to pay the bill.

Enter Bank of America’s new fee. But they’re not alone. Wells Fargo expects to lose $1 billion, prompting it to adopt a $3 fee for debit cards in some areas. JPMorgan Chase is also rolling out new fees, as is Citibank. Smaller banks are getting into the game, too, as the Associated Press reports. Atlanta-based SunTrust recently instituted a $5 debit card fee, while Regions Financial in Birmingham, Alabama, will begin charging a $4 fee next month. In Texas, International Bancshares has announced last week the closure of 55 branches in grocery stores and the loss of 500 jobs.

Heritage’s Diane Katz explains that free debit cards aren’t the only things to disappear under the new law. Katz writes that a study fromBankrate.com found that the proportion of free checking accounts (of the non-interest variety) has fallen this year to 45 percent from 65 percent in 2010 and 76 percent two years ago. According to the 2011 Checking Account Survey, the number of free accounts ‘is likely to drop further as banks and their customers adjust to recent regulatory changes in banking.’ And, Katz says, those who can least afford it will pay the price:

‘The new fees will hit lower-income families the hardest. That’s because banks often exempt premium accounts from user fees to nurture more profitable customers. Faced with higher fees, some cash-strapped consumers will migrate to credit cards—if they can qualify. More stringent regulations have tightened the availability of credit while also increasing interest rates and fees.

In typical populist fashion, Senator Durbin sold his amendment as consumer-friendly. But any regulation that increases consumer costs and raises consumer debt is inherently anti-consumer and economically destructive.’

Bank of America is already seeing a backlash from its decision. Its stock dropped by more than 3.5 percent on Friday, and its website was hit with outages and glitches over the weekend (drawing speculation of attacks by disgruntled hackers). But that anger should be directed at Washington, which passed the regulations leading to the Durbin tax. And there’s one thing Congress can and should do to solve the problem: repeal it.”

What a good idea!!! And President Obama claimed he wasn’t going to raise “taxes” for the little guy!!! Along with it, repeal a lot of other controlling regulations that end up costing the consumer money but gives the federal government more control over private businesses! Can anyone say socialism!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-10T04:23:00.003-05:00

Planned MURDERHOOD and Federal Government Funding of MURDER

This was not my planned post for today. I came across this e-mail while cleaning out my e-mail box. It seems to be a continuous process. I was up to 60% again but have since gotten it back to 54%. Some day it may eventually be cleaned out? Talk about information overload!

From: Americans United for Life
http://www.aul.org/
April 26, 2011

“We thought you might be interested in the following column at National Review Online today

http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/265590/five-truths-about-planned-parenthood-charmaine-yoest

that was authored by Dr. Charmaine Yoest.
Five Truths about Planned Parenthood
by Charmaine Yoest

Anyone who believes PP is primarily concerned with the health of women and girls needs to look at the record.

As the 2012 budget battles began, Clare Coleman, CEO of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, took to the pages of the ‘Washington Post.’ In a piece called ‘Five Myths about Planned Parenthood,’ she argued that defunding the organization was an ignoble goal for members of Congress looking to cut the bloated federal budget.

She said she wanted to address ‘misperceptions’ about the abortion-industry (MURDER-industry! As a nation we have our own Supreme Court sanctioned, howbeit illegally and Unconstitutionally, MURDER-industry—my addition) giant. She was joined in her goal on the front page of the ‘Washington Post’ by reporter Sandhya Somashekhar, who painted a picture of Planned Parenthood that minimized the role abortion plays at the organization’s health-care affiliates. (The MURDER of unborn babies is NOT health care! NEVER was; NEVER will be!!!—my addition)

In presenting Planned Parenthood as mainly focused on prevention (Prevention? Prevention of what? The continuation of a human life! That’s called MURDER!!!—my addition), Ms. Coleman neglects to mention several statistics, gleaned from the organization’s own annual reports and fact sheets, that illustrate its heavy (and increasing) involvement in abortion, as well as its practices that routinely place women’s health and safety secondary to its own bottom line.

While the ‘Washington Post’ declined to present an alternative to the Planned Parenthood way of thinking (Nothing new from the mass media!—my addition), there are a multitude of other facts to consider. To add to the discussion of whether Planned Parenthood should continue to be funded, let’s consider five truths about an industry that receives more than $360 million in taxpayer subsidies annually.

1. Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest abortion provider, performing (and profiting from) one out of every four abortions in the United States.

In 2009, abortion was a ‘service’ that Planned Parenthood provided to 12 percent of its patients overall, and to 97.6 percent of its patients who reported themselves pregnant. It performed 332,278 abortions in that one year alone. That is an average of 910 abortions each and every day.

Since the average cost of an early surgical abortion was $451 (according to the Guttmacher Institute, Planned Parenthood’s former ‘special affiliate’), abortion accounted for approximately 37 percent of Planned Parenthood’s health-care-center income in 2009. And that figure—nearly $150 million in revenue from abortion—is a low estimate, considering that Planned Parenthood also performs later and more expensive abortions.

In terms of time, money, and unduplicated patients — rather than the bloated ‘services’ rhetoric — abortion contributes significantly more than the 3 percent Ms. Coleman implies to Planned Parenthood’s bottom line. (Planned MURDERHOOD would not exist if it wasn’t for the MURDERS which are committed by that criminal organization! And yes, it is a criminal organization regardless of what any court or individual says! MURDER is criminal by definition!!!—my addition)

2. Planned Parenthood increases its abortion numbers with each passing year, bucking the nearly 20-year national trend of a decreasing abortion rate.

Today, Planned Parenthood performs nearly double the number of abortions it did in 1999. And over the last twelve years—during which the amount of taxpayer funding Planned Parenthood receives has, coincidentally, also doubled—it has dramatically reduced the other pregnancy-related services it provides. In 2009, Planned Parenthood made referrals for only 997 adoptions, in contrast to the 2,999 referrals it made in 1999. Similarly, Planned Parenthood’s clients for prenatal care dropped from 18,878 to only 7,021.

Abby Johnson, the former director of Planned Parenthood’s clinic in Bryan, Texas, reports that, in 2009, her clinic was given an increased abortion quota in order to raise revenue. (According to Mrs. Johnson, ‘the assigned budget always included a line for client goals under abortion services.’) Mrs. Johnson has said that her superiors gave her ‘the clear and distinct understanding that I was to get my priorities straight, that abortion was where my priorities needed to be because that’s where the revenue was.’

The latest annual report for the affiliate Ms. Coleman headed before she assumed her current post, Planned Parenthood of Mid-Hudson Valley (PPMHV), seems to corroborate Mrs. Johnson’s claim that Planned Parenthood is increasing abortion services with an eye toward increased revenue. PPMHV is relocating its consolidated clinics to open larger and more ‘modern’ facilities, which, notably, have ‘the addition of surgical abortion services.’ The PPMHV report ‘anticipates’ that these new centers will lead to ‘increasing our revenue and sustainability.’

Planned Parenthood’s new use of Skype to dispense abortion-inducing drugs and its mandate that all affiliates provide abortion services by 2013 also indicate that the organization wants its abortion-increasing trend to continue.

3. Planned Parenthood affiliates have failed to be good stewards of taxpayer funds.

In some cases where Planned Parenthood has not been legally allowed a ‘financial cushion’ through a government health-care program, it has felt entitled to build one for itself. For example, a California audit report showed that in one year alone Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside Counties received $5 million more than it should have because of improper billing practices. (Improper billing practices? Isn’t that illegal billing practices? If Planned MURDERHOOD was “improperly” billing patients instead of the government would there not be a criminal trial?—my addition)

And contrary to Ms. Coleman’s claim, Planned Parenthood does have sources of money other than the government dole (And if they didn‘t, why does that give them the “right” to receive our money?—my addition) . In fact, for its fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and its affiliates reported receiving $308.2 million in ‘Private Contributions and Bequests.’ (Which are tax deductible since it is a “nonprofit” organization! Which means the federal government is NOT collecting tax revenue from it and is again subsidizing its MURDEROUS operation!—my addition) It also made $404.9 million in ‘Health Center Income.’ Though individual affiliates have recorded losses, Planned Parenthood overall reported an ‘excess of revenue over expenses’ of $63.4 million in 2009.

4. Planned Parenthood fights reasonable laws to protect women and girls because such laws might undermine its ability to make money.

Planned Parenthood’s consistent and financially motivated opposition to federal and state legislation designed to protect women and girls makes clear that its abortion business trumps its professed concern for these women and girls. Just this spring, a Planned Parenthood affiliate in Illinois fought a bill to make reporting of sex abuse mandatory, because Planned Parenthood allegedly feared that the legislation might overload the responsible agency with too many cases of suspected abuse. (Which means abuse is going on!!! “But hey, we don’t care! Don‘t hurt our bottom line”—my addition)

Planned Parenthood’s longstanding efforts across the nation to overturn common-sense laws that safeguard women’s health and safety further underscore the organization’s pattern and practice of refusing to make caring for women a priority. Just a few years ago, Planned Parenthood challenged a Missouri law that required abortion clinics to meet the same standards as the ambulatory-surgery centers in the state. Its reason? Bringing its clinics into compliance with these medically accepted standards would be prohibitively costly. (Money is the bottom line!!!—my addition)

5. Planned Parenthood partners with those who sexually abuse and exploit women and girls.

Substantial evidence suggests that Planned Parenthood—far from being a defender of women and girls—defends and abets those who sexually abuse and exploit them. Planned Parenthood has shown itself to be a perfect partner to the pimp, sex trafficker, or child abuser. It hides his crimes through its willful failure to report suspected sexual abuse of children to authorities and its refusal to comply with parental-involvement laws. For example, Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern Arizona was found negligent and civilly liable for failing to report the sexual abuse of a young girl who was being raped by her foster brother, and Planned Parenthood Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota was fined $50,000 for ignoring Minnesota’s parental-notice law. Planned Parenthood’s failure to intervene in cases of abuse reflects a lack of concern for the women and girls who go to Planned Parenthood seeking trustworthy care and counsel (An oxymoron! Have you seen the undercover tapes?—my addition).

One of Ms. Coleman’s five ‘myths’ is the assertion that ‘People do not really need Planned Parenthood.’ The truth is this: People do not need Planned Parenthood to stay in the abortion business (nor to annually increase its stake in it). People do not need Planned Parenthood to protect adult men who prey on and abuse young girls. People do not need Planned Parenthood’s anti-woman, bottom-line-oriented view that pushes abortion at the expense of women’s health and safety. Above all, people do not need Planned Parenthood’s scandal-ridden and abortion-heavy business practices to be subsidized by taxpayer dollars.”

The effort in the House of Representatives to remove all funding for Planned MURDERHOOD was stopped by the Democratically controlled Senate. Just another reason to defeat all 23 Democratic incumbents in the 2012 election!!! Planned MURDERHOOD is protected and assisted by the Democrat Party and its elected officials. The Democrat Party is a co-conspirator in the MURDER of unborn babies!!! One of the main reasons why I left the Democrat Party!!! It could NOT be salvaged from within!!!

NO COMPROMISE WITH EVIL!!! EVER!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-08T04:56:00.002-05:00

NO COMPROMISE—Vernon Robinson

From: Vernon Robinson—Conservative Republican Candidate for North Carolina District 8

“Robinson says ‘No Compromise Possible’ with Kissell & Obama

Recently, Eighth District Congressman Larry Kissell misrepresented policy disputes with Republicans as mindless ‘partisan bickering.’ This mischaracterization retards rather than moves forward honest debate over serious and important policy differences.

There are two types of policy conflicts in governmental discussions. The first is, for lack of a better term, that of ‘sidewalk issues’—those issues that are not of dire significance and therefore, invite compromise.

On the City Council, for example, one group of citizens may want to lay 100,000 yards of sidewalk this year, while an opposing view favors 60,000 yards. If the city can afford 80,000 yards without a tax increase, it is easy to compromise on 80,000 yards of sidewalk.

The second type of policy conflict is the dispute that is based on deep ideological principles. It is with these issues that compromise is virtually impossible.

In this type of dispute, different visions for the future of the country are at stake, and because of this, one side must defeat the other. In other words, no compromise is possible. On one side are Larry Kissell and Barack Obama who are committed to expanding the size and scope of government. Kissell and his cronies want to increase governmental control while diminishing the power of the individual. Their ultimate goal is a European-style socialist democracy where the state is sovereign and the subjects do what they are told.

This view of America and the relationship between the citizen and the state stands in sharp contrast to the conservative view put forward by Founding Fathers for a limited Constitutional republic that offers its citizens unlimited economic opportunity.

In Kissell’s ideal, the current federal government can do anything it wants to anyone it wants at any time. This is both dangerous to liberty as well as being unsustainable economically. As Margaret Thatcher once quipped, ‘the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.’

Let’s look at the outrageous conduct of the National Labor Relations Board. They have filed an unprecedented and unfounded suit demanding that Boeing move a billion dollar plant from South Carolina to Washington because of ‘unfair labor practices.’ The Board has also tried to bootstrap union elections. This allows goons to intimidate fellow workers into using Card Check to replace secret ballots. Kissell supports these actions.

Conservatives, on the other hand, want to defund the NLRB until they stop this job-killing union thuggery. No compromise is possible.

Another example of a policy dispute without room for compromise is the recent surrender to homosexual activists on the policy of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Had Kissell served his country in uniform, he would understand that deviant lifestyle choices are incompatible with military service and will lead to the weakening of our armed forces. As an Air Force Academy graduate, my view echoes that of citizens in the Eighth District and the Center for Military Readiness. This view states that confessed, practicing homosexuals serving openly in foxholes, on submarines, and elsewhere in our American military, weaken combat readiness. Again, with this issue, there is no ground for compromise.

Another example of a no-compromise conflict is that of Obamacare. Kissell opposed the repeal of Obamacare. No compromise is possible on Obamacare. It kills jobs, unconstitutionally mandates individuals to buy insurance, and forces companies to push their workers into government healthcare. In addition, it forces premiums through the ceiling while raising billions in taxes in the short and intermediate term. In the long term, it offers only rationing, the takeover of healthcare by government, and a public dependent on government for their lives. Obamacare must be repealed without compromise.

Most of the controversies in Washington are over radically different visions for America’s future. Kissell glosses over these differences as ‘partisanship’ in the hope that the voters in the Eighth district will not notice his voting record. The only course for a brighter tomorrow is to defeat Kissell’s and Obama’s dream of a bigger government. At the ballot box, the citizens of the Eighth District must demand a smaller government with the potential for more private sector jobs—without compromise.

Vernon Robinson lives in Concord, NC and is the conservative Republican candidate for 8th District Congress.

Edited versions appeared in The ‘Dispatch’ and other papers across the district.”

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It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-07T04:13:00.002-05:00

Steve Jobs’ Death

The 2010-2011 federal government’s fiscal year budget has ended. What are the provisions of the 2011-2012 federal government’s fiscal year budget? NO ONE KNOWS!!! The Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget last spring. The Democratic controlled Senate rejected that proposed budget. The Democratic controlled Senate also rejected the proposed budget of the President. Incredibly, or not; the Democratic control Senate HAS NOT PROPOSED ANY TYPE OF REPLACEMENT BUDGET OR ANY TYPE OF BUDGET!!! HOW FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE IS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE!!! Besides spending more and more money, WHAT HAS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE DONE THIS YEAR!!! THE NEXT ELECTION FOR 23 DEMOCRAT SENATORS IS 2012!!! WE NEED TO VOTE THESE IRRESPONSIBLE SENATORS OUT OF OFFICE!!!!!!!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011, thousands upon thousands of people died. One of which was Steve Jobs—an entrepreneur who was worth billions of dollars at his death according to reports. I read several reports on his death. Not one said anything about whether or not he was a Christian.

This is not an attack upon Steve Jobs. It is instead a statement of fact. Until the return of JESUS, the SON of GOD, every person’s body will die at some point. However, the spirit and soul remain until the return of JESUS when we will receive a new body. What happens next, depends upon whether or not that person is a Christian.

“Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born.” I Corinthians 15: 1-8 (NIV)

“But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.

But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the first fruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For he ‘has put everything under his feet.’ Now when it says that ‘everything’ has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all.” I Corinthians 15: 12-28 (NIV)

“But someone may ask, ‘How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?’ How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else. But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. All flesh is not the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another and fish another. There are also heavenly bodies and there are earthly bodies; but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is one kind, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is another The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.

So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. So it is written: ‘The first man Adam became a living being’; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven.

As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the man from heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven.

I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: ‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.’

‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 15: 35-57 (NIV)

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14: 6 (NIV)

“Jesus replied, ‘If anyone loves me he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.” John 14: 23-24 (NIV)

“‘As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love.” John 15: 9-10 (NIV)

“Then he (Jesus—my addition) said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’

And he told them this parable: ‘The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop. He thought to himself, ’What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’

Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barn and build bigger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I’ll say to myself, ‘You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.’

But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not rich toward God.’” Luke 12: 15-21 (NIV)

“‘There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

The time came when the beggar died and the angles carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades (The footnote says the Greek word is “Hades.” The translations says “hell.” Hades and hell are different. Therefore, I am using the Greek word—my addition.), where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’

But Abraham replied, ’Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’

He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my father’s house, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’

Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’

‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’

He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’” Luke 16: 19-31 (NIV)

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.” Matthew 16: 24-27 (NIV)

“[R]eward each person according to what he has done.” However, not based upon man’s standards. Rather, based upon GOD’S standards.

“He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.” II Thessalonians 1: 8-10 (NIV)

The following statement will not please a lot of people. However, it is Biblically true. The only people who will spend eternity in heaven with GOD the FATHER, GOD the SON, and GOD the HOLY SPIRIT are people who are CHRISTIANS, accepted by GOD as such!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-06T05:27:00.002-05:00

Control of Schools; Control of the Future

This e-mail is from earlier this year. I post it now because it fits in with yesterday’s post about federal government involvement in education. Receiving federal government money helps local government schools to ignore local parental control.

From: Tea Party Nation

“The Left: They’re Going After Our Kids

Posted by Lloyd Marcus on April 4, 2011 at 8:50pm

Brother and Sister patriots. As I write this article, my heart is full, almost tearful. I just watched a moving music video by Diamond Rio, ‘In God We Still Trust’, which is being banned by radio stations around our great country. My heart is heavy because more and more God, patriotism and everything we hold dear are under vicious attacks by ‘The Left’.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiYgpPB1kwU

(We’d better! Because ultimately HE is our ONLY hope!!!—my addition)

Most insidiously, the Left is going after the hearts and minds of our children. Fox News reported several schools are discouraging the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance while teaching our kids America is the greatest source of evil in the world.

Allow me to define ‘The Left’ to Americans like my brother David who is not a political junkie. David is busy working hard, raising his family and only catches sound bites from the liberal mainstream media.

In a nut shell, the Left is mostly spoiled brat former 1960s hippies. Their WWII generation parents sacrificed and gave them everything. Consequently, these ungrateful arrogant superior elitists think the world revolves around them. Everything is about making ‘them’ feel good about themselves.

They claim ownership of compassion and tolerance. Thus, they pontificate about the evils of America; racist, sexist, homophobic and consumers of way too much of the world’s resources. The Left believes the poor around the world has too little because we Americans have too much.

These Leftists; Michael Moore, Barbra Streisand, John Travolta and Al Gore to name a few, fly around in their private jets, live in palatial estates and command salaries which could fund a small country. These outspoken liberal elitist hypocrites consume more resources monthly than most of us will consume in our lifetime. And yet, they have the nerve to lecture us about using too much energy and the evils of American capitalism.

Don’t get me wrong. I applaud financial success and desire it for all Americans. But, don’t ride everywhere in a limo while lobbying the government to force me to drive a ‘tinker toy’.

The Left has an irrational resentment, if not hatred, of America. Insanely, numerous liberal Hollywood actresses support dictators and cultures in which, if they lived in those countries, they would not be allowed to be who they are in America. They would be reduced to being silent and subservient to men. And yet, these screwed up women defend dictators while accusing America of being evil sexist. Their ‘Blame America First’ former hippie parents have trained them well.

Excuse my rant. But, that is who the Left is in a nutshell. Now, back to how they are going after our kids.

Despicably, the teachers’ union in Wisconsin used clueless students to help rally against their parents who are the taxpayers represented by Gov. Scott Walker. ‘Hey Hey! Ho Ho! Scott Walker has got to go!’

The Left has also launched an all out assault on home schools. The Bible says, ‘Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it’. (Proverbs 22: 6 [NIV]—my addition)

The federal government and the teachers’ unions (Both major teacher unions—National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers—have already endorsed President Barack Hussein Obama for reelection. Why is that?—my addition) say, ‘Screw that! ... we know best how to raise your child. We'll only pay lip service to teaching silly things like reading, U.S. history, civics, science and math. We'll train them in the things which truly matter such as being good global citizens, saving the planet and embracing gay marriage’. (And the MURDER of unborn babies! Strange isn’t it? That people who claim to want the best for your children actually endorse the MURDER of those same children while in the womb!—my addition)

Obama and company are doing everything in their power to ‘bully’ parents into surrendering their children over to them for government indoctrination.

In my travels to 200 tea parties across America in many states including Alaska, by far, home schooled kids are more poised, self confident and better educated than public school kids. Please don’t take offense. This is my honest observation.

For crying out loud, two thirds of Wisconsin public school 8th graders can not read proficiently! Any kind of discipline in public schools is considered an infringement on a student’s rights and subject to a law suit. Several inner city schools require students pass through a metal detector. Some schools have day care for kids who have kids. Schools will not give a child an Aspirin without parental consent. But an abortion, no problem.

‘This will be our little secret from your mom and dad. Now, go outside and play’. (When I was on the school board, during the public segment of a school board meeting, which means school board members could not comment since it would be a violation of the open meetings law, a high school teacher stated that, if a pregnant student sought her advice, she would counsel her to MURDER her unborn baby since it was “legal.” My thought was, I pray that no student is ignorant enough to seek your advice!—my addition)

A dear friend’s son is a 23 year old America hating Marxist. Sadly, this young white male believes American white males are the SOBs of the world. His mom still remembers the day he can home from middle school devastated and in tears. He was taught to feel guilty for the cruel abuse his ancestors and America’s founding fathers perpetrated upon native Americans and blacks.

Folks, the Left is going after our children.

Kristen Campbell is a tremendously brave high school student. I love this kid’s backbone. Kristen wrote a piece published in her school newspaper disagreeing with Michelle Obama. Kristen was called a racist. Her car was vandalized. The wrath of loyal Queen Obama supplicants, black students, parents and local church groups, came down hard on this child. Kristen was verbally and physically attacked. Folks, I’m talking serious.

Kristen was even threatened with a knife. Still, Kristen remains bold and outspoken in her defense of conservatism.

http://giovanniworld.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/eagles-fly-alone/

Isn’t college suppose to be about the free flow of ideas? Leftist faculty at Rollins College is out to get a student, Jamie Pizzi, for daring to write an opinion piece on ‘anchor babies’. These so-called ambassadors of tolerance are only for free speech when you are spouting liberalism. Conservative speech is swiftly met with severe punishment until it is silenced.

http://collegemediamatters.com/2011/03/26/illegal-immigration-colum...

They’re going after our kids, folks!

Remember, the elementary school where kids were forced to sing the almost godlike praises to Obama? ‘Barack Hussein Obama, Mmm-Mmm-Mmm!’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SErowaB4nUY

(Reminds me of the Chinese indoctrination of their children singing the praises of Chairman Mao! In a government school!!!—my addition)

I watched a video with young black males dressed in military attire performing like a military drill team. They were saying ‘Because of Obama I’m inspired to be an architect, engineer and etc.’ On the surface, this message might appear ‘positive’. I say, what a huge slap in the face to our great nation. Sadly, the democrat’s years of teaching blacks they are victims of racist America have been extremely effective. So, blacks were not free to achieve until Obama? Totally absurd. The video shows further indoctrination of the black youths by having them espouse the virtues of Obamacare. ALL LIES!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPjC6MXSWi0&feature=related

They’re going after our kids, folks!

We MUST stop them. Step one is ending King Obama’s reign of terror with your vote November 2012.

‘Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama 2012’. Please join us!

Please sign and encourage your friends to sign this petition at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/1milliontodefeatbarackobama/

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American”

I am a former teacher and a former school board member. There are good government schools in the United States. There are some indoctrinating schools in the United States. We MUST be vigilant about education. If your government school is indoctrinating your students and refuses to stop the offensive actions, remove your students from the school. Stop supporting the offending school—home school your children, send your children to a private school, move from the offending district. We have the ultimate authority. Government schools are our schools—not the leftists!!! Leftists control some government schools ONLY because we allow it!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-05T05:26:00.002-05:00

Education and the Federal Government

Please note: I have decided to wait and post part 2 of “The Continuing Attack on Christians” on or about October 20th so that it remains posted permanently. (Remember: when Google archives my posts monthly, they only archive the last ten or so.)

Watch this video:

http://www.nrsc.org/2011/10/as-mccaskill-avoids-obama-in-missouri-nrsc-launches-new-web-ad/

Watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eSkQ70wrYo&feature=player_embedded

WATCH THIS VIDEO

http://mrctv.org/blog/behar-gop-hasnt-been-black-friendly-over-many-centuries-country

From: Senator Mark Kirk

“While most school funding comes from local and state resources, the federal government helps the poorest schools in the lowest income areas. (The federal government pours money into many more schools than just the “poorest schools in the lowest income areas!” I was a school board member for four years and that statement is simply NONSENSE!!! Ask your local school board how much federal money they receive! Also, ask what restrictions are tied to the money!—my addition) We are now beginning a debate in Congress about how this funding can be employed to improve education performance in America. While there is a strong consensus behind making dramatic reforms to No Child Left Behind, there is a growing debate about whether the federal government should encourage the expansion of Charter Schools.

Charter Schools are public schools that offer more flexibility to the principal to hire and fire teachers, set curriculum standards, instructional hours and the number of school days.

Regular public schools must meet the mandates of all federal, state and union rules and restrictions. While many Charter schools dramatically outperform their regular school counterparts, not all perform to expectations.

(Would someone please explain the following to me? IF charter schools, in general, perform better than other government schools because they “offer more flexibility to the principal to hire and fire teachers, set curriculum standards, instructional hours and the number of school days.” And because, “[r]egular public schools must meet the mandates of all federal, state and union rules and restrictions.” Why don’t the powers that be simply remove the restrictions that HINDER appropriate educational practices on ALL government schools.

Isn’t the great cry; the cry for equality? How can all government schools be equal if some government schools operate on one set of rules that are MORE restrictive and other government schools operate on rules that are LESS restrictive? How is that equality? How is that “Playing on the same level field?” Why are restrictive rules better for some government schools and lessening those same rules better for other government schools? Have these government officials, Senator Kirk, no common sense?—my addition)

I strongly support Charter Schools and will tell you more after I have heard from you.”

“Should Congress use its educational funds to support the expansion of Charter Schools?

Yes
No
Do not know”

Here is my answer to Senator Kirk’s question:

Senator Kirk has asked the WRONG question! The real question should be: “Should the federal government be involved in any way with government education at the State and local level?” And, of course, the ONLY Constitutional answer is a resounding NO!!! The federal government has NO Constitutional basis for being involved in education at the State and local level. NOTHING in the Constitution gives the federal government any authority to interfere with, finance, or other wise be involved with education at the State and local level. NOTHING!!! And that, by the way, includes the federal courts!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-04T03:54:00.002-05:00

The Continuing Attack on Christians, part 1

This was not my planned post for today. However, it goes along with my posts from Saturday and Monday. The date of the original e-mail was July 28, 2010. I don’t know anything about this case except what is in the e-mail! I came across it as I was cleaning out my e-mail storage. I’m down to 54% of storage capacity! (From a high of 94%!) I plan to comment on this passage tomorrow, the LORD willing!

From: 9/12 Project

“Federal Judge: Schools Can Expel Christians For Their Beliefs?

Posted by Jared Law on July 28, 2010

This is an issue of religious freedom, and a disgusting violation of the Constitution! It is absolutely inappropriate to discriminate against a student based upon her religious beliefs here in America. The tyranny of the radical homosexual sodomy movement is gaining traction, and our religious freedoms are under assault.

To be clear, I have nothing but love and compassion for all mankind, including men AND women, those who struggle with the challenge of bridling normal passions, and those who struggle with same-sex attraction. As a Christian, I believe that God will be our judge, and it is not our place to judge. I believe in loving the sinner, and also hating the sin.

On the other side, however, it seems pretty clear that progressives think it’s okay to discriminate against Americans who happen to believe the Bible to be the word of God. I agree with Glenn Beck:

So long as your God isn’t telling you to strap on some explosives and go detonate yourself in a crowded area, you have the freedom to worship how, where, or what you may. That FREEDOM OF RELIGION is enshrined in the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America:

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

“Court Upholds Expulsion of Counseling Student Who Opposes Homosexua...

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/07/28/court-university-expel-student-opposes-homosexuality/

By Todd Starnes
Published July 28, 2010
FoxNews.com

A federal judge has ruled in favor of a public university that removed a Christian student from its graduate program in school counseling over her belief that homosexuality is morally wrong. Monday’s ruling, according to Julea Ward’s attorneys, could result in Christian students across the country being expelled from public university for similar views.

‘It’s a very dangerous precedent,’ Jeremy Tedesco, legal counsel for the conservative Alliance Defense Fund, told FOX News Radio. “The ruling doesn’t say that explicitly, but that’s what is going to happen.’

U.S. District Judge George Caram Steeh dismissed Ward’s lawsuit against Eastern Michigan University. She was removed from the school’s counseling program last year because she refused to counsel homosexual clients.

The university contended she violated school policy and the American Counseling Association code of ethics.

‘Christian students shouldn’t be expelled for holding to and abiding by their beliefs,’ said ADF senior counsel David French. ‘To reach its decision, the court had to do something that’s never been done in federal court: uphold an extremely broad and vague university speech code.’

Eastern Michigan University hailed the decision.

‘We are pleased that the court has upheld our position in this matter,’ EMU spokesman Walter Kraft said in a written statement. ‘Julea Ward was not discriminated against because of her religion. To the contrary, Eastern Michigan is deeply committed to the education of our students and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds into our community.’

In his 48-page opinion, Judge Steeh said the university had a rational basis for adopting the ACA Code of Ethics.

‘Furthermore, the university had a rational basis for requiring students to counsel clients without imposing their personal values,’ he wrote in a portion of his ruling posted by The Detroit News. ‘In the case of Ms. Ward, the university determined that she would never change her behavior and would consistently refuse to counsel clients on matters with which she was personally opposed due to her religious beliefs—including homosexual relationships.’ (Does this judge not realize what is being said in this statement! No religious person, who knows that homosexual behavior is a sin and knows that to NOT behave in a matter consistent with that knowledge is also a sin, can ever be a counselor. And therefore, in the judge’s opinion, NO Christian can ever be a counselor without sinning!!!—my addition)

Ward’s attorneys claim the university told her she would only be allowed to remain in the program if she went through a ‘remediation’ program (“Brainwashing” program!!!—my addition) so that she could ‘see the error of her ways’ and change her belief system about homosexuality.

The case is similar to a lawsuit the ADF filed against Augusta State University in Georgia. Counseling student Jennifer Keeton was allegedly told to stop sharing her Christian beliefs in order to graduate.

Keeton’s lawsuit alleged that she was told to undergo a reeducation program and attend ‘diversity sensitivity training.’ (SIN sensitivity training!—my addition)

University officials declined to comment on specifics of the lawsuit but released a statement to FOX News that said Augusta State does not discriminate on the basis of students’ moral, religious, political or personal beliefs.

Tedesco said both cases should be a warning to Christians attending public colleges and universities.

‘Public universities are imposing the ideological stances of private groups on their students,’ he said. ‘If you don’t comply, you will be kicked out. It’s scary stuff and it’s not a difficult thing to see what’s coming down the pike.’

The Alliance Defense Fund told FOX News it will appeal the ruling.

For more information, please also consider reading The Born Gay Hoax

http://www.massresistance.org/docs/gen/08a/born_gay_hoax/TheBornGayHoax.pdf

Ryan Sorba’s excellent, free e-book (it isn’t totally finished, but there’s a TON of great information for those wishing to shore up their knowledge of the facts surrounding same sex attraction and the history of the politicization of religious beliefs with respect to sexuality).”

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-03T03:55:00.002-05:00

The Power to Control and Destroy the Church

WATCH THIS VIDEO!!!

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzgDpax5AFk&feature=related

THIS FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS!!! TRYING TO UNIONIZE BUSINESSES!!! IS THIS A FIRST!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!

WATCH this video:

WARNING, WARNING, WARNING: Vulgarity throughout!

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7l-pEBYeLI&feature=youtu.be

Unions/the left at their best?

From: http://www.wethepeoplenation.com/showthread.php?2650-The-New-Democrat-by-Dr-Truth-obamaparody

The New Democrat

From: http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=350641

“THE POWER TO DESTROY

Hundreds of pastors thumb noses at IRS
‘Pulpit Freedom Sunday’ targets restriction on sermons about politicians’ moral values

Posted: September 30, 2011
10:00 pm Eastern
By Bob Unruh
© 2011 WND

Just the name Internal Revenue Service can strike fear in the hearts of consumers, business owners and business operations volunteers for churches alike. But this weekend, pastors have the opportunity to thumb their noses at the federal agency—and have the weight of one of the largest Christian and human rights defense teams at their backs.

It’s the weekend for the Alliance Defense Fund’s annual Pulpit Freedom Sunday, on Oct. 2.

That’s the Sunday each year when pastors are encouraged to ‘present biblical perspectives on the positions of electoral candidates’ to ‘exercise their constitutionally protected right to free religious expression.’

The event takes place in the face of a ‘problematic Internal Revenue Service rule that activist groups often use to silence churches.’

Known as the ‘Johnson Amendment,’ it was put into place by then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson from Texas in 1954 when he was facing public criticism from religious leaders over his behavior in Washington while he was campaigning for re-election.

His rule bans ministers from discussing electoral candidates from the pulpits, even though, logically, ministers’ speech is protected by the Constitution.

The ADF has been promoting Pulpit Freedom Sunday for several years in hopes of bringing a direct confrontation with the IRS into court in which officials and attorneys expect the ‘rule’ would be thrown out. (The problem is, this has to be done more than one Sunday a year to have any impact. The IRS can and has just ignored this one Sunday. It is a meaningless exercise in futility. The Constitutional question is being attacked incorrectly!—my addition)

The program has pastors publicly discuss candidates’ issues from a biblical perspective, record the message and deliver it to the IRS.

The federal agency, however, has not yet risen to the bait. It also has declined to discuss the events with WND.

ADF officials said pastors from more than 475 churches in 46 states have registered to participate this year. That’s nearly five times as many as last year’s approximately 100 participants. This is the fourth year for the event.

‘Pastors and churches shouldn’t live in fear of being punished or penalized by the government,’ said ADF Senior Legal Counsel Erik Stanley. ‘Churches should be allowed to decide for themselves what they want to talk about. The IRS should not be the one making the decision by threatening to revoke a church’s tax-exempt status. No government-recognized status can be conditioned upon the surrender of a constitutionally protected right. (Here’s the easy solution. Drop the non-profit status of churches and the IRS would have no legal control over the churches! The problem is, many churches would rather keep the non-profit status than teach the word of GOD and fulfill their mission. All churches should be involved in all aspects of society to impact society for the sake of CHRIST. At one time, that was true of churches—not so these days. The result is the MURDER of unborn babies, the promotion of homosexual behavior and other immoral sexual behavior, the removal of GOD from the public sector as covered in Saturday’s post, and the continuing destruction of the moral fabric of our society!!!—my addition)

‘That’s why ADF started Pulpit Freedom Sunday: to get the government out of the pulpits of America,’ he said. (One day out of 365 days WILL NOT do it!!!—my addition)

Freedom Sunday is associated with the ADF Pulpit Initiative, a legal effort designed to secure the free speech rights of pastors in the pulpit. It’s goal is the elimination of the Johnson Amendment.

ADF said a national survey it conducted just weeks ago of 1,000 randomly selected senior pastors found that nearly nine out of 10 believe the government should not regulate their sermons. (Is that all!!! It should be 100%!!!—my addition)

‘The survey confirmed what pastors of nearly every persuasion have told us for years: they don’t want the IRS, or any other governmental agency, to censor what they say from their pulpits,’ Stanley said. (THEN DON’T LET THEM!!! Are we serving CHRIST or the IRS?—my addition)

‘No one would suggest a pastor give up his church’s tax-exempt status (I DO!!! The U.S. Supreme Court said early in our history that the power to tax is the power to DESTROY!!! Requiring the church to be tax-exempt gives the IRS the power to CONTROL!!!—my addition) if he wants to keep his constitutional protection against illegal search and seizure or cruel and unusual punishment. Likewise, no one should be asking him to give up his church’s tax-exempt status to be able to keep his constitutionally protected right to free speech,’ he said. (If you dance with the DEVIL!!!—my addition)

The ADF effort points out that before the amendment in 1954, ‘there were no restrictions on what churches could or couldn’t do with regard to speech about government and voting, excepting only a 1934 law preventing nonprofits from using a substantial part of their resources to lobby for legislation.’

Since Johnson’s amendment, ‘The IRS has steadfastly maintained that any speech by churches about candidates for government office, including sermons from the pulpit, can result in loss of tax exemption.’

Consequently, the amendment has intimidated churches into effectively silencing their speech.“

Again, the solution is simply! Drop the non-profit status and the IRS has NO legal CONTROL over churches!!! Which is better for churches, non-profit status or PREACHING the WHOLE WORD of GOD?!!! Where is the BOLDNESS of the modern church? Acts 4: 19-20 (NIV) “But Peter and John replied, ‘Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” We need more men like Peter and John and less men concerned about the MATERIAL COMFORT of the church!!! When are we going to start FIGHTING for GOD rather than bowing before the IRS?!!! WE ARE AT WAR against EVIL!!! EVIL knows it; why doesn’t the CHURCH?!!!

From the Constitution of the United States, Amendment I:

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof….” This IS NOT a freedom of speech issue!!! It is a “Free exercise thereof” issue. This is a portion of the Constitution which has all but been ignored by the Courts, by the Congress, by the President, and by the PEOPLE of the United States. Congress has no Constitutional authority to require churches to be non-profit. Congress has no Constitutional authority to require churches to pay taxes in relation to freely exercising religion!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-10-01T05:11:00.002-05:00

“In GOD We Trust”—Except in American Classrooms!

The 2010-2011 federal government’s fiscal year budget ended at midnight, yesterday. What are the provisions of the 2011-2012 federal government’s fiscal year budget? NO ONE KNOWS!!! The Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget last spring. The Democratic controlled Senate rejected that proposed budget. The Democratic controlled Senate also rejected the proposed budget of the President. Incredibly, or not; the Democratic control Senate with yesterday as the end of the fiscal year, HAS NOT PROPOSED ANY TYPE OF REPLACEMENT BUDGET OR ANY TYPE OF BUDGET!!! HOW FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE IS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE!!! Besides spending more and more money, WHAT HAS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE DONE THIS YEAR!!! THE NEXT ELECTION FOR 23 DEMOCRAT SENATORS IS 2012!!! WE NEED TO VOTE THESE IRRESPONSIBLE SENATORS OUT OF OFFICE!!!!!!!

UPDATE from Tea Party Nation:

Don’t forget the rally in Raleigh, North Carolina this morning!!!

“Tea Party groups and other Patriot groups in North Carolina are taking action. On Saturday, October 1st, Tea Party groups are rallying in Raleigh, North Carolina at the North Carolina’s Governor’s mansion. The rally will start at 11 AM and the address of the mansion is 200 N Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.

The Patriots of North Carolina are going to tell Beverly Perdue that only dictators suspend elections. This is America. Real Americans love liberty. Real Americans support and defend the Constitution. Real Americans support the rights of the people to vote.”

A local area website in relation to the rally:

http://www.mooreteacitizens.com/

WATCH these videos

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv0hdD5k57Q

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIA5aszzA18&feature=player_embedded

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=KrCa5909UuQ

From: Thomas More Law Center

“Help this teacher keep ‘In God We Trust’ in His Classroom

Dear Friends,

It’s okay for teachers to honor Buddha in their classrooms, but not God.

That’s what a 3-judge panel of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held two weeks ago. The court ordered that all banners mentioning ‘God’, including ‘In God We Trust’ be taken down. And we need your help to appeal that ruling.

The Court ridiculed the historical fact of ‘God’s role in our Nation’s history.’

The Court’s target was Brad Johnson, a highly respected math teacher for the Poway Unified School District in San Diego, California. Click here to donate to Brad’s fight.

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/ThomasMoreLawCenter/OnlineGiving.html?approach=WNDJohnson0911&header=%20Help%20%20This%20%20%20Teacher%20%20%20Keep%20%20%20In%20God%20We%20Trust%20In%20His%20Classroom%20

That’s because for over two decades, Brad displayed banners in his classroom that included our national motto, ‘In God We Trust,’ and other patriotic phrases that mentioned God: ‘One Nation Under God,’ ‘God Bless America,’ and ‘God Shed His Grace On Thee.’

But in 2007, school officials ordered him to take down his banners because they promoted a Judeo-Christian viewpoint by referring to ‘God,’ and might offend a Muslim student.

A Double Standard. School officials left untouched: a 40 foot string of Tibetan prayer flags with images of Buddha strung across the classroom; posters of Hindu leader Mahatma Gandhi, Muslim leader Malcolm X, and Buddhist leader Dali Lama.

The School District admitted that Brad never attempted to proselytize his students; that he was one of the best math teachers in the District.

Rather than cave-in, Brad chose to fight with the help of the Thomas More Law Center. We agreed to represent Brad without charge. And ever since, Brad has been locked in a lengthy legal battle.

The Law Center doesn’t merely talk about the issues close to your heart, we take action.

Can you help Brad by making a tax-deductible contribution to support his ongoing case?
Please click here to donate.

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The Ninth Circuit’s opinion overruled a 2010 lower court decision which had held that the School District violated Brad Johnson’s constitutional rights when it ordered him to take down his classroom banners.

We will now appeal the decision to the entire Ninth Circuit bench by filing our petition for en banc review. If that’s not successful, we will petition the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case.

You can make a difference!

At a time when public schools and federal courts are cleansing classrooms of America’s Christian heritage and undermining students’ sense of patriotism, this courageous Christian teacher is fighting back. Don’t let him fight alone.

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Brad Johnson and the Thomas More Law Center depend upon your generosity to fund his fight. To make a tax-deductible donation, please click here.

https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/ThomasMoreLawCenter/OnlineGiving.html?approach=WNDJohnson0911&header=%20Help%20%20This%20%20%20Teacher%20%20%20Keep%20%20%20In%20God%20We%20Trust%20In%20His%20Classroom%20

Thanks for all your help.

Sincerely,

Richard Thompson, President
Thomas More Law Center

The Thomas More Law Center is a national not-for-profit public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It defends America’s Judeo-Christian heritage and moral values, a strong national defense and an independent and sovereign United States of America.

Please Forward to Family and Friends”

First and foremost, these type of issues should not even be in the federal court system. There is NO concept or doctrine of a “Separation of Church and State” within the Constitution of the United States OR its Amendments. The whole doctrine is a fiction created by the federal courts.

Secondly, the courts are illogical in their rulings on this issue, if it were a Constitutional issue which it is not. Every bill printed by the U.S. Treasury—which is a part of the federal government—has inscribed upon it this statement—“In God We Trust.” That inscription is required by Congress by law. Therefore, If “In God We Trust” is Unconstitutional in a government classroom, it is also Unconstitutional every time it is printed on our money. Good luck with that! Everyone of us, according to the courts, are violating the Constitution with every bill that we carry and spend!!!

Our courts are OUT OF CONTROL!!! It is time, it is past time to rein in our federal courts!!!

It is time, it is past time to REIN IN OUR FEDERAL COURTS!!!
It is time, it is past time to REIN IN OUR FEDERAL COURTS!!!
It is time, it is past time to REIN IN OUR FEDERAL COURTS!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-30T03:00:00.002-05:00

Vernon Robinson—Republican Conservative for North Carolina 8th District, part 2

The 2010-2011 federal government’s fiscal year budget ends today, at midnight. What are the provisions of the 2011-2012 federal government’s fiscal year budget? NO ONE KNOWS!!! The Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget last spring. The Democratic controlled Senate rejected that proposed budget. The Democratic controlled Senate also rejected the proposed budget of the President. Incredibly, or not; the Democratic control Senate with today as the end of the fiscal year, HAS NOT PROPOSED ANY TYPE OF REPLACEMENT BUDGET OR ANY TYPE OF BUDGET!!! HOW FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE IS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE!!! Besides spending more and more money, WHAT HAS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE DONE THIS YEAR!!! THE NEXT ELECTION FOR 23 DEMOCRAT SENATORS IS 2012!!! WE NEED TO VOTE THESE IRRESPONSIBLE SENATORS OUT OF OFFICE!!!!!!!

UPDATE from Tea Party Nation:

Yesterday, I posted a statement by North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue wanting Congressional elections to be suspended for two years. This is the Tea Party’s response:

“Tea Party groups and other Patriot groups in North Carolina are taking action. On Saturday, October 1st, Tea Party groups are rallying in Raleigh, North Carolina at the North Carolina’s Governor’s mansion. The rally will start at 11 AM and the address of the mansion is 200 N Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.

The Patriots of North Carolina are going to tell Beverly Perdue that only dictators suspend elections. This is America. Real Americans love liberty. Real Americans support and defend the Constitution. Real Americans support the rights of the people to vote.”

A local area website in relation to the rally:

http://www.mooreteacitizens.com/

The Vernon Robinson “Machine Gun Social” results.

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/posts/machine-gun-social-a-big-success

I originally posted this September 2nd. I’m reposting it today because Google doesn’t include the whole month in my “monthly posts.” By posting it today. I know it will be available throughout the campaign season by going to my September 2011 post section.

“I received an e-mail from Congressional candidate Vernon Robinson yesterday. As I normally do, I then checked out his campaign website. As you know if you read this blog regularly, I’m an issues person. I think Vernon may be the first candidate that I agree with his stance on every issue discussed. I particularly like his position on upholding all sections of Article III of the Constitution. It is also the first time I’ve seen a candidate’s website that openly declares his support for this portion of the Constitution and his desire to use the Constitution to rein in our out-of-control judiciary. I like this candidate!!!”

From: Robinson for Congress

“Dear Fellow Conservative,

Although I am a black man, I have nothing in common with Obama other than a good tan. If you are disgusted by Obama’s socialist policies that are destroying our country, then I hope you read this letter.

Obama and I have traveled distinctly different paths.

When Obama was consorting with Communist mentors like Frank Marshall Davis, I was earning my Eagle Scout rank.

When Obama was smoking various controlled substances, I was defending our country as an Air Force Officer and Air Force Academy graduate.

When Obama was palling around with terrorist Bill Ayers and attending Jeremiah Wright’s ‘G .. D ... America’ church, I was raising a family.

I am running for Congress to stop the damage Obama and his allies are doing to our country. I will fight for a return to a limited Constitutional Republic with unlimited economic opportunity.

I am pro-life, pro-marriage, and pro-guns. I believe that we must secure the border, make English the official language, stop printing ballots in foreign languages, and stop birthright citizenship for illegals and legal visitors.

According to the Rothenburg Report, the 8th District in North Carolina is the district most likely to defeat a Democrat and elect a Republican. Democrat incumbent Larry Kissell is the most vulnerable Congressman in the country.

The only question for you is what kind of a Republican do you want in Congress? Do you want a weak Republican who will fold like a lawn chair or a strong Conservative who will champion Constitutional, limited government principles?

I am running in the 8th District to be your conservative voice in Washington.

You may not have heard of me yet, but look what the Left has said about me.

The Raleigh News and Observer columnist Barry Saunders said that I am the spiritual heir of Jesse Helms.

The Winston-Salem Journal declared in a column, ‘Jesse Helms is back. This time he’s BLACK.’

Liberal Keith Olbermann declared me the 2nd worst person in the world.

But how can you be sure that I will stick to my guns, if elected?

During my eight years on the Winston-Salem City Council, I had a consistent track record of conservative leadership for limited government. I have fought big spending. I opposed every tax increase. I defended the local Boy Scouts from a few homosexual activists. I even voted against my largest donor and best friend because they both wanted corporate welfare. You know what I’ll do in Washington because I’ve already done it at home.

I am already under attack by the Far Left and their ‘useful idiots’ in the drive-by media. People for the American Way, a liberal activist organization, has already targeted my campaign.

I am ready for the fight, my friend, but I cannot win it without your help.

https://secure.yourpatriot.com/ou/borders/1022/donate.aspx?slc=466

I do not come from money. My father was a Tuskegee Airman, my mother was a nurse, and I have devoted much of my life to public service. I have no quarrel with those whose entrepreneurial pursuits have netted them tremendous financial rewards—even speculators like George Soros, I am just not one of them.

I hate asking for contributions, but I’ve been around elections long enough to have learned this simple truth: if I do not ask you for money, a liberal Democrat will have this seat in Congress next year. I have to rely on the contributions and prayers of thousands of likeminded Americans like you, in the hope that you care enough about the values we share to contribute to the effort.

I must rely on great American Patriots like you to donate to my campaign. Your contribution is the fuel in the fight to save our Republic. Whether it’s $25, $50, or $2500, the legal limit, a donation of any size will help me continue to do the hard work of freedom and defeat Larry Kissell.

https://secure.yourpatriot.com/ou/borders/1022/donate.aspx?slc=466

Thank you for your support in advance.

For God and Country,

Vernon Robinson

P.S. Did I mention our country is broke and that our government is borrowing 41 cents for every dollar spent? We must cut up the credit card, stop the spending spree, and repeal Obamacare and all of the rest of Obama’s policies that are killing jobs. Your contribution today will help me get my message to the voters.

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Snail mail donations are payable to Robinson for Congress and may be sent to 1610 Bridges Drive, High Point NC 27262

Paid for and authorized by Robinson for Congress.com

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From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernon_Robinson

Vernon Lucius Robinson is an American candidate for U.S. Congress and former Winston Salem City Council member. He is known for his controversial campaign ads during two unsuccessful Congressional campaigns, which were criticized as homophobic, racist, and libelous by left-leaning political gossip websites, such as Wonkette. In right-leaning publications, he has been defended as an outspoken, genuine and fair-minded conservative candidate. He has been described as a perennial candidate in the traditional print press and in Right Wing Watch, a blog associated with People for the American Way. (A leftist organization!—my addition)

Robinson’s numerous campaigns for office have included runs for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction (1996), state Senate (1998), state House of Representatives (2002), U.S. Congress (2004, 5th District, NC), Chair of the NC Republican Party (2005), and U.S. Congress (2006, 13th District, NC). He served two terms on Winston-Salem’s City Council as one of only two Republicans. In 2005 he was defeated by Democrat Molly Leight, garnering 922 votes against her 1,665. Criticism mounting up to his loss included his 2004 placement of a 1-ton Ten Commandments and Bill of Rights monument at City Hall (which had to be removed [NOT according to the U.S. Constitution!—my addition]). Robinson congratulated his opponent and spoke of his service as a councilmember. ‘I’m proud that I was sort of a watchdog on the council,’ he said.

According to a November 1, 2005, Winston Salem Journal article, of the 15 public safety committee meetings held during the preceding 2 years, Robinson missed seven, even though he was the committee’s vice chair. During the same time period, Robinson also missed 20 of the 22 meetings of the public works committee, of which he was a member.

During the 1990s and 2000s, Robinson crusaded for school choice legislation as a measure to improve North Carolina public schools. As President of an education reform foundation, he authored articles on the topic, which were published in nonpartisan public policy digests.

Vernon Robinson was a candidate in the 2004 primary for the Republican nomination for North Carolina’s 5th congressional district. He placed first in the July 20 primary before losing a runoff in August; the seat was being vacated by Richard Burr.

During the campaign, the Winston-Salem Journal, in an editorial criticizing Robinson, declared: ‘Jesse Helms is back! And this time, he’s black.’ The Journal was attempting to chastise Robinson by comparing him to the very conservative ex-U.S. Senator, Jesse Helms. This editorial actually encouraged conservative support to rally around Robinson.

Moreover, Robinson’s campaign adopted the quote as a campaign slogan.

His 2004 campaign highlighted several issues, especially illegal immigration. In fact, his campaign really began a year earlier when he was the keynote speaker at an anti-illegal-alien rally in front of the Mexican consulate in Raleigh. His campaign, once underway, included one radio advertisement that was temporarily removed from radio stations due to concerns regarding Federal Election Commission and Federal Communications Commission regulations. The advertisement ended with a message in Spanish which translates to ‘Yo, gringo! This episode of ‘The Twilight Zone’ was paid for by Robinson for Congress.’ The radio station, WSJS, was concerned that the FEC and/or FCC might take issue with the non-English disclaimer, as the rest of the ad was in English. To avoid possibly being construed as biased, WSJS pulled all ads for the 5th District Primary.

After Robinson decided to change the disclaimer to be in English with the above text, WSJS restored the modified ad, and with it, all 5th District ads. The guideline with which WSJS was concerned required the organization paying for a political advertisement to be disclosed. In defending his ad, Robinson said, according to the Winston-Salem Journal, ‘I think there might be a debate about ‘paid for’ (being understood), but ‘Robinson for Congreso’ is clear.’

Robinson takes a socially conservative stance on a number of other issues. He campaigned at gun shows in the 5th District. Robinson frequently charged his primary opponents as being big tax-raisers and homosexual rights supporters. Jack Kemp initially endorsed Robinson, but withdrew his endorsement when Robinson supported strong enforcement of immigration laws.

In an eight-way primary for the Republican nomination, Robinson pulled 24% of the vote, finishing first and ahead of well-funded candidates but falling short of the 40% threshold required to avoid a runoff. Therefore, in August, Robinson faced off against second-place primary finisher Virginia Foxx, who also was a social conservative. He polled 45% against Foxx. Foxx went on to win the general election over Democrat Jim Harrell, Jr.. (She is still in Congress representing the 5th District—my addition.) early 2006, Robinson announced he would again seek to become a member of the Congressional delegation from North Carolina. He sought to run against Congressman Mel Watt in the heavily Democratic 12th Congressional District. Although he does not live in the 12th, his children go to school in the 12th’s portion of Winston-Salem.

On February 28, the last day to file for office in North Carolina, Robinson withdrew as a candidate in the 12 District and filed to run in the more competitive 13th District, against incumbent Congressman Brad Miller. The 13th doesn’t include any part of Winston-Salem; while members of the House are not required to live in the district they represent, it has become a strong convention that they do so. Robinson defended his candidacy in this district by saying he had several donors from the 13th in 2004 and that he was motivated by a desire to defeat Miller. Winning 63% of the vote, Robinson won a May 2 primary against two relatively unknown candidates.

Robinson’s campaign featured:

1) immigration issues, including a radio ad that features mariachi music

2) his opponent’s personal life

3) challenges to Miller’s priorities, accusing him of ‘deny[ing] our soldiers the body armor they need’ and ‘instead of spending money on sickle-cell research’, voting to spend ‘money to study the sex lives of Vietnamese prostitutes in San Francisco’; FactCheck ‘found the ad misleading on several counts.’ (Which were?—my addition)

4) a soundbite from Bill Cosby in an ad called a ‘lesson in tough love’ that ends with the assertion that ‘the biggest problem facing blacks today isn’t slavery or racism, it’s the destruction of the family; the answer isn’t racial quotas or a government handout, it’s personal responsibility’ (Very TRUE!!!—my addition)

In August 2011, Vernon Robinson launched a new official campaign website, announcing his candidacy for the 8th Congressional district in North Carolina. He summarized his positions on the issues on his new site and stated, ‘I believe there is no more pressing issue regarding national survival than the issue of our exploding national debt. We cannot allow the Obama Administration and Washington insiders to spend money that we do not have with an IOU drawn off the backs of our grandchildren. This is fiscal child abuse and changes our country’s motto from ‘Home of the Brave’ to ‘No Child Left a Dime.’”

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/about

Vernon Robinson’s “Issues” page:

From: http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/issues

“national debt & deficit SPENDING:

I believe there is no more pressing issue regarding national survival than the issue of our exploding national debt. We cannot allow the Obama Administration and Washington insiders to spend money that we do not have with an IOU drawn off the backs of our grandchildren. This is fiscal child abuse and changes our country’s motto from ‘Home of the Brave’ to ‘No Child Left a Dime.’ It is unconscionable that our Congress continues to borrow 41 cents of every dollar it spends. Our country is broke. Only by limiting spending to the enumerated powers of the Congress in the Constitution will we resolve this spending crisis. You need a Congressman who will vote against unbalanced budgets, tax increases, and wasteful extravagances by Washington politicians and bureaucrats. I will not vote to increase the debt ceiling. The national debt is too high now. It must be reduced. The survival and prosperity of our country are at stake.

taxes, growth, & Jobs:

I believe that taxes are too high and need to be reduced. High tax rates stifle growth, job creation, and entrepreneurial activity. Excessive Federal regulation decreases the ability of American companies to compete on the international stage. As an elected official, I never voted for a tax increase, and never will. I have always fought against oppressive governmental regulation of the private sector. I believe big government is a threat to personal freedom, so I will always support lowering tax rates on individuals and corporations and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens. The Communist Chinese government taxes corporations at a lower level than does the Obama administration (25% vs. 35%). We must shrink the government to grow the economy. I oppose Obama’s ‘spread the wealth’ ideology and believe that the way to stimulate economic growth is to enhance the liberty of American taxpayers.

Energy policy:

I believe that we must pursue a policy of cheap and abundant energy, which drives the engine of our economy. America has abundant natural resources which the Obama administration, in order to placate special interest groups, has put under lock and key. If a foreign power imposed the Obama energy policy on the United States, we could consider it an act of war. I support removing the restrictions on Gulf oil and gas production, opening up new opportunities of fossil fuel production, and streamlining the permitting process for small and modular nuclear reactors. I will work to remove barriers to other energy sources without Federal subsidies. These measures will not only lower our energy prices but will also create over a million highly-paid new jobs.

Healthcare:

I believe that markets are the most efficient and effective way to decrease costs and increase quality in our healthcare system. I will work from Day One to repeal and defund Obamacare.

second AMENDMENT RIGHTS:

I believe in the Constitutional authority of the Second Amendment that clearly and explicitly protects the rights of Americans to own, carry, and use firearms. Any governmental action to suppress the right of Americans to bear arms is an affront to the original intent of the Founding Fathers. As your Congressman, I will oppose any and all attempts to infringe on your Second Amendment rights because these rights protect us against tyranny.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION:

I believe that our country’s porous borders and lax enforcement of immigration laws imperil our national security. Our insufficient border control provides a frightening opportunity for terrorists to do incalculable damage to our country. I will work to secure the borders, make English the official language of the United States, use e-verify to deny employment to illegal aliens, block illegals from attending public colleges and universities, deny Federal funds to sanctuary cities and institutions, oppose amnesty, and end birthright citizenship for illegal aliens.

life & Marriage:

I believe in the sanctity of innocent human life. I am convinced that life begins at conception and that it is the duty of the state to preserve and protect life. I oppose any and all efforts for the taxpayers to be forced to fund abortions. I will oppose the new Obama administration regulations that compel health care providers to act contrary to their conscience. In addition, I strongly support a Constitutional amendment defining marriage as between one man and one woman.

national defense:

I believe in peace through strength. As a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, I am strongly committed to Ronald Reagan’s dictum that no nation was ever attacked for being too strong. General Douglas MacArthur famously said, ‘There is no substitute for victory.’ Barack Hussein Obama steadfastly refuses even to use the word ‘victory.’ As your Congressman, I will insist that if the services of our brave young men and women are needed overseas to defend American interests, that Congress declares war, that the mission will be defined, that our aim will be victory, and that the troops’ return will be as quick as possible. To that end, we need to bring the troops home and defend the borders of the United States.

RACIAL QUOTAS:

I believe in the first principle from our nation’s Declaration of Independence: ‘All men are created equal.’ Therefore, I will oppose racial preferences and set-asides in education, employment, and contracts. As a City Councilman, I voted to pursue a color-blind system for contract bid applications. I was also successful in litigating against the University of North Carolina system to eliminate black-only scholarships at public universities. I believe America is a land of opportunity for all people and that racial preferences only hold us back.

Reining in the Federal judiciary:

I believe in using the provisions of Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution to rein in the out-of-control men and women in black robes who populate the federal judiciary. I will work to limit the jurisdiction of the federal courts from hearing cases and controversies pertaining to certain issues like birthright citizenship and prayer in schools. I support impeaching judges for usurpation and legislating from the bench.

If you want to stand with Vernon on these pressing issues, then please contribute to his campaign today.

https://secure.yourpatriot.com/ou/borders/1022/donate.aspx?slc=460

After reading the issues section above, I sent the following e-mail through the ‘contact’ page:

“‘I believe in using the provisions of Article III, Sections 2 of the Constitution to rein in the out-of-control men and women in black robes who populate the Federal judiciary. I will work to limit the jurisdiction of the federal courts from hearing cases and controversies pertaining to certain issues like birthright citizenship and prayer in schools. I support impeaching judges for usurpation and legislating from the bench.’

Amen! I’ve been campaigning for this for several years. Particularly, Article III, Section 2, paragraph 2: “In ALL Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, and those in which a State shall be Party, the supreme Court shall have ORIGINAL Jurisdiction.” Inferior federal court judges who take jurisdiction in cases where a State is a party should be impeached in the House for violating their oath of office!

I write a political blog at http://christiangunslinger.blogspot.com/ and tomorrow morning my post will be about your campaign. Have success! Let’s restore the Constitution and take back the nation!!!”

Also from the website:

“The New 8th Congressional District in North Carolina
By Administrator, on Aug 7, 2011

In what media outlets are calling a ‘redistricting bonanza,’ North Carolina GOP legislators have approved new US Congressional districts that target four current Democrat office-holders. The redrawn lines have jeopardized the incumbencies of current Congressmen Larry Kissell (D-8), Brad Miller (D-13), Mike McIntyre (D-7), and Heath Shuler (D-11).

The potential for North Carolina to pick up three to four seats in the 2012 elections will keep national attention riveted on Congressional campaigns in the Old North State.”

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-29T02:46:00.002-05:00

Vernon Robinson—Republican Conservative for North Carolina 8th District

The 2010-2011 federal government’s fiscal year budget ends Friday, September 30th, at midnight. What are the provisions of the 2011-2012 federal government’s fiscal year budget? NO ONE KNOWS!!! The Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget last spring. The Democratic controlled Senate rejected that proposed budget. The Democratic controlled Senate also rejected the proposed budget of the President. Incredibly, or not; the Democratic controlled Senate with less than a week before the new fiscal year, HAS NOT PROPOSED ANY TYPE OF REPLACEMENT BUDGET OR ANY TYPE OF BUDGET!!! HOW FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE IS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE!!! Besides spending more and more money, WHAT HAS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE DONE THIS YEAR!!! THE NEXT ELECTION FOR 23 DEMOCRAT SENATORS IS 2012!!! WE NEED TO VOTE THESE IRRESPONSIBLE SENATORS OUT OF OFFICE!!!!!!!

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/posts/machine-gun-social-a-big-success

From: http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/perdue_suggests_suspending_congressional_elections_for_two_years_was_she_serious

A statement by North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue!!!

“Perdue’s full statement or hear what she said here (I could not keep this link. It is, of course, on the above website—my addition.)

‘You have to have more ability from Congress, I think, to work together and to get over the partisan bickering and focus on fixing things. I think we ought to suspend, perhaps, elections for Congress for two years and just tell them we won’t hold it against them, whatever decisions they make, to just let them help this country recover. I really hope that someone can agree with me on that. The one good thing about Raleigh is that for so many years we worked across party lines. It’s a little bit more contentious now but it’s not impossible to try to do what’s right in this state. You want people who don’t worry about the next election.’”

“SUSPEND … ELECTIONS FOR CONGRESS FOR TWO YEARS” Her next election is 2012!!!

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/posts/machine-gun-social-a-big-success

From: Vernon Robinson—Republican Conservative for North Carolina 8th District

“Tuesday, September 27, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vernon Robinson ASKS Larry Kissell to TELL his constituents whether he will vote for or against the Marriage Amendment next May

CONCORD, NC—Vernon Robinson, conservative Republican candidate for Congress in North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, demands that his Congressman—incumbent Democrat Larry Kissell—reveal his position on the Marriage Amendment that will be on the ballot in North Carolina in May 2012.

Robinson said: ‘Liberals claim a family can be everything from ‘Hillary Clinton’s Village’ or ‘Daddy’s Roommate’ to a transvestite, two lesbians, a pedophile, and a partridge in a pear tree. In my opinion, that does not a family make. My concept of family is the same as the one God ordained in the Garden of Eden thousands of years ago—one man, married to one woman, with so many children as God should see fit to entrust to their care. It is imperative that we amend the state Constitution to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman so North Carolina won’t have to recognize the homosexual and polygamous unions performed in other states. I am voting for the Marriage Amendment and am confident the overwhelming majority of 8th District voters will join me. Where do you stand, Larry? I have asked, and you should tell.’

In matters of sexual deviance, Kissell’s voting record has consistently reflected a world view wildly out of touch with the Judeo-Christian values of the 8th Congressional District.

Last December Kissell bowed to pressure from radical homosexual groups and voted to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ (DADT) to clear the way for confessed, practicing homosexuals to serve openly in foxholes, on submarines, and elsewhere in our American military.

See http://tinyurl.com/3j9lnhv

President Obama signed that legislation into law and September 20, 2011 was the last day of the military’s centuries-old policy prohibiting service by homosexuals. Robinson, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and former Combat Missile Crew Commander, said: ‘Larry graduated from high school at the height of the Vietnam war. Had he served his country in uniform, he would understand that deviant lifestyle choices are incompatible with military service.’

Earlier this year, Kissell used taxpayer money to hire a nationally prominent homosexual activist who describes himself as a ‘progressive … social justice activist & political operative.’

See http://tinyurl.com/3m3a9gs

That homosexual activist previously worked as the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Coordinator at the Georgia Democratic Party and was named one of gay rag Out Magazine’s ‘Out 100’

See http://tinyurl.com/3dm5ult

Robinson said: ‘Larry’s embrace of the militant homosexual rights agenda appears to influence both his voting record and his personnel decision-making. Those Congressional office staffers should be working for more jobs, not the gay agenda.’

Robinson is frequently compared to former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms by news media outlets, and his eight years as a conservative city councilman did not go unnoticed by them. The Washington Times dubbed Robinson ‘The Black Jesse Helms.’ The Winston-Salem Journal wrote, ‘Jesse Helms is back! This time, he’s black.’ The Raleigh News & Observer described Robinson as ‘Jesse Helms’ spiritual heir.’”

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/

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No need to write much more. One more reason why I am strongly supporting Vernon Robinson for Congress! He has not shied away from defending the GOD established basis for family. There is not and never will be a legitimate GOD ordained concept of marriage between two people of the same gender. Homosexual behavior IS SINFUL behavior. Period!!! More so-called conservatives better take a similar stand! GOD holds each one of us accountable for our actions AND our position on issues!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-28T03:59:00.002-05:00

GM, China, and the Volt—What’s the Volt?

The 2010-2011 federal government’s fiscal year budget ends Friday, September 30th, at midnight. What are the provisions of the 2011-2012 federal government’s fiscal year budget? NO ONE KNOWS!!! The Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget last spring. The Democratic controlled Senate rejected that proposed budget. The Democratic controlled Senate also rejected the proposed budget of the President. Incredibly, or not; the Democratic control Senate with less than a week before the new fiscal year, HAS NOT PROPOSED ANY TYPE OF REPLACEMENT BUDGET OR ANY TYPE OF BUDGET!!! HOW FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE IS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE!!! Besides spending more and more money, WHAT HAS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE DONE THIS YEAR!!! THE NEXT ELECTION FOR 23 DEMOCRAT SENATORS IS 2012!!! WE NEED TO VOTE THESE IRRESPONSIBLE SENATORS OUT OF OFFICE!!!!!!!

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/posts/machine-gun-social-a-big-success

I heard about this yesterday on Rush and decided to post it today instead of my planned post. Someday, I hope to post more about the whole GM criminal deal!

From: National Legal and Policy Center

http://nlpc.org/

“Taxpayer Funding of Chevy Volt to Create Jobs—In China
By: Mark Modica
09/26/2011 - 11:14

It seems the promise of job creation for taxpayer funded green initiatives, such as the Chevy Volt development, is partially being kept. The only problem is that many of those jobs are going to China. General Motors confirmed last week that it would develop an electric vehicle platform in China. “USA Today” reports that GM Vice Chairman, Steve Girsky, stated that GM and Chinese auto company, SAIC, will develop a new electric vehicle that would draw upon the Chevy Volt’s technology (Remember, not only is the federal government a stock holder in GM, so is CHINA!!!—my addition). Girsky also hinted that future Chevy Volts will be built in China in order to qualify for Chinese subsidies of about $19,000 per car. Girsky claims that neither China nor SAIC are demanding that GM share Volt technology. Whether they are demanding it or not, it is obvious that they will get it. (They WILL get it! The only question is, how valuable is it?—my addition)

GM may try to skew media reports to downplay the fact that China will now have access to the Volt’s technology; a technology that was developed with taxpayers’ money (What‘s new?—my addition). SAIC taking over development of GM’s electric vehicle platform means that the taxpayer money spent on the promise of a bright green future with loads of American jobs created is now going to benefit China. The Chinese government is even more embedded in their auto industry than the current American administration is in theirs.

The USA Today piece also states that ‘GM plans to start exporting Michigan-made Volts to China by year’s end, but isn’t likely to sell many.’ I would say ‘isn’t likely to sell many’ might be an understatement, given the fact that the Chinese-sold Volts will not have any subsidies available until the car is built in China. The Volt is a vehicle that does not yet offer enough value to consumers to be able to stand on its own without taxpayer subsidies. I don’t expect that the Chinese masses will flock to the vehicle at non-subsidized prices.

As in America, while most common folk in China will not be able to afford a new Volt, Obama cronies at GE have agreed to purchase the vehicles. AP reports that GE is partnering with GM to build EV charging stations in China and as part of the deal they will buy Volts for their Shangai corporate campus. GE has already agreed to purchase thousands of Volts in America, they now are poised to be the largest purchaser of the cars (although US government may be competing) in both America and China. In a nutshell, taxpayers fund GM and GE for electric vehicle development, GM sells Volts to GE, GE makes money building charging stations for Volts, GM moves EV development to China. What a racket! (Indeed, it is a RACKET!!! When you read about the sales figures for GM, remember this: The federal government, which is a part owner of GM and the largest employer in the U.S., by far, is purchasing GM cars to increase sales. The Chinese government, which is a part owner of GM, is purchasing GM cars to increase sales. The Chinese government, which is a part owner of GM, is encouraging the Chinese people to purchase GM cars to increase sales. GE, which is doing work for GM, is purchasing GM cars to increase sales so that the company can continue to produce more work for GM. WHAT A RACKET!!!—my addition)

Perhaps a Chinese developed next-generation electric vehicle will be more efficient to build than the current Volt version. It would be nice to see an electric car platform that can eventually succeed without taxpayer subsidies and crony capitalism, although it would have been nicer to see the technology developed in the US as opposed to overseas.

Taxpayers have spent billions of dollars developing green technologies like those used in the Chevy Volt. It is a shame that the ‘investment’ isn’t reaping the American green jobs rewards promised by the Obama Administration.

Mark Modica is an NLPC Associate Fellow.”

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-27T03:21:00.002-05:00

Debates, the Republican Presidential Candidates, and the 2012 Presidential Election

The 2010-2011 federal government’s fiscal year budget ends Friday, September 30th, at midnight. What are the provisions of the 2011-2012 federal government’s fiscal year budget? NO ONE KNOWS!!! The Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget last spring. The Democratic controlled Senate rejected that proposed budget. The Democratic controlled Senate also rejected the proposed budget of the President. Incredibly, or not; the Democratic control Senate with less than a week before the new fiscal year, HAS NOT PROPOSED ANY TYPE OF REPLACEMENT BUDGET OR ANY TYPE OF BUDGET!!! HOW FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE IS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE!!! Besides spending more and more money, WHAT HAS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE DONE THIS YEAR!!! THE NEXT ELECTION FOR 23 DEMOCRAT SENATORS IS 2012!!! WE NEED TO VOTE THESE IRRESPONSIBLE SENATORS OUT OF OFFICE!!!!!!!

Monday morning, I sent the following e-mail to Illinois Senators Durbin (Democrat) and Kirk (Republican):

Senator Durbin

The federal 2010-2011 fiscal year budget ends September 30th. The House of Representatives passed a 2011-2012 budget last spring. As you know, the Senate has not yet passed a budget. Is that not fiscally irresponsible? Please do what you were elected to do, pass a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget now, before the end of this fiscal year.

Donald L. Vance
Morton, Illinois 61550

Senator Kirk

The federal 2010-2011 fiscal year budget ends September 30th. The House of Representatives passed a 2011-2012 budget last spring. As you know, the Senate has not yet passed a budget. Is that not fiscally irresponsible? Please do what you were elected to do, pass a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget now, before the end of this fiscal year.

Donald L. Vance
Morton, Illinois 61550

I will continue to send the e-mail to both Senators each business day until the Senate passes a fiscal 2011-2012 budget!

Watch this video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnMYTeO3BjI&feature=channel_video_title

I have NEVER watched a Presidential debate. I have NEVER heard a Presidential debate. I have NEVER watched a political debate of any kind. First, they are not really debates! More importantly, please someone, show me anything that proves a high positive correlation between being able to debate well and being able to operate and run any level of an executive office. It won’t happen because there is NO SUCH study. Want proof? Who was said to have won the Presidential “debates” between Barack Hussein Obama and John McCain? How well did that work out?!!!

Most people—and no one with any political savvy—do not vote for a candidate on the basis of his ability in a debate. The examples given in recent history are no more than mass media propaganda. There is NO empirical evidence that any debate ever changed the outcome of an election!

Based upon the above, I am reposting a post that I originally posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. I have added a few additional comments.

The Republican candidates and my position on their candidacy:

1) Mitt Romney:

I said from the beginning that I would NOT support anyone who ran in 2008. Therefore, Mitt Romney has been rejected from the beginning. However, even if he had not run in 2008, I would reject him out of hand. Mitt Romney is the John McCain of the 2012 election. He is the darling of the mass media unless he actually wins the Republican nomination. If he does, the mass media will immediately turn on him as they did John McCain. Barack Hussein Obama was the creation of the mass media. The mass media is NOT going to abandon him for ANY Republican! He is a RINO who supports the nonsense of man made global warming and gave Massachusetts an early example of Obamacare. He was in favor of MURDERING unborn babies until he was against it. I’m glad he has switched positions but there are a number of good candidates who can actually defeat President Obama who have consistently been opposed to the MURDER of unborn babies. His political claim to fame is as governor of Massachusetts—one of the most blue, most liberal States in the nation. Do you really believe he is a conservative? I DO NOT!!!

2) Herman Cain:

I like many of the ideas of Herman Cain. However, he has too many negatives to really be considered a serious candidate for the nomination. One is he has NO political experience. I don’t buy that a non-politician can actually govern a nation—particularly the United States at this time in history. What State is he from? I had to look it up. Did you?

I’m sorry, but I’ve been both an elected official and a businessman. A government simply does not operate like a business and can not be operated as a business. I looked it up, every President in our history has either been a government official and/or a high ranking military officer. Being a military officer is much closer to running a government than being a businessman who runs a business.

Being a CEO, you speak and people do as you bid or they are history. Almost the exact opposite is true in government. The President speaks and everyone around him knows that he will be history in eight years or less!

My addition today:

Herman Cain won the Florida straw poll Saturday. So what? Did he win any delegates to the Republican National Convention? Not a one? How many people voted? 2,657 delegate votes! Tell me that is representative of all the Republican voters in Florida! Last month, Michelle Bachmann won the Iowa straw poll. (Was it last month? I lose track of time.) She was suppose to be the Tea Party favorite, then. So what? Did she win any delegates to the Republican National Convention? Not a one? Where was she in the Florida straw poll?

Herman Cain is from Georgia. Which State is next to Florida? Georgia! Michelle Bachmann is from Minnesota. Which State is next to Iowa? Minnesota! What other Republican Presidential candidate, who was also from Minnesota, dropped out after losing to Michelle Bachmann in Iowa? Did he drop out because he knew that if he couldn’t win in Iowa he wasn’t going to win the nomination? Here is a political fact of life, there is probably a higher correlation to these two straw poll victories based upon the State of the candidate than any other single correlation. It’s regional politics.

When the actual primary occurs will Herman Cain still even be in the race? I don’t know. But if he is not and both Perry and Romney are still in the race, I would expect the vast majority of Herman Cain supporters to vote for Perry.

Don’t listen to the nonsense sprouted by the mass media. There goal is to knock off ALL Republican candidates by attacking the front runner until someone else becomes the front runner and they get a RINO nominated. If a RINO is nominated, the NATION LOSES!

3) Ron Paul:

Ron Paul is first and foremost a libertarian. A true libertarian does not oppose the MURDER of unborn babies—they agree with the left that it is a personal choice. NONSENSE!!! No one has the “right” to MURDER an unborn baby. He claims to oppose said MURDERS. However, once elected would he slip into his libertarian frame of mind. I’m not willing to take that chance. His position on the military is also unacceptable. And he wants to be our Commander in Chief? Monday night, he blamed the United States for 9/11 and was roundly booed. As he should have been. And he wants to be Commander in Chief? This is his last hurrah and it’s a good thing!

4) Jon Huntsman, Jr.:

Is similar to Mitt Romney without the power to raise money that Romney has. He supports the concept of man made global warming which is nonsense and actually believes the “slim to man” propaganda which has absolutely no REAL scientific basis. Fortunately, a majority of Americans know “slim to man” is a fraud even after being taught such lies in school. He also supports and therefore promotes homosexual behavior. If nominated, he won’t get my vote. Can you say John McCain in miniature?

5) Newt Gingrich:

I’ve said it before; I’ll say it again. Some good ideas but he will never get my vote. He TWICE broke his marriage vows. Enough said!

6) Michelle Bachmann:

Michelle Bachmann was on my list of the top three and even closer on my list for Vice President. NO more!!! Rick Perry admitted he made a mistake with the executive order for the cancer drug. Get over it Michelle. Unless you are perfect yourself! Are you? She’s history as far as I’m concerned. She’s off my V.P. list as well.

She has other problems: Little experience as a 3rd term member of the House of Representatives and has not demonstrated an ability to carry an entire State. Could she even carry the bluish State of Minnesota? Minnesota sends Keith Ellison to Congress! More importantly, will her name on the ballot help other Republicans to win? I have my doubts.

I have not decided who I will support yet. However, at the present time given the announced candidates, my choice is down to two. I’m discussing the two according to the alphabet not necessarily according to the level of support for each.

7) Rick Perry:

Love him or hate him, Rick Perry wins elections and raises a ton of money. He has won as a Democrat and as a Republican. I don’t fault him for being a Democrat, so was I. I don’t agree with all he has done but he is conservative enough. And he is conservative enough to win! Also, I think he will help other conservatives on the ballot throughout the nation. And quite frankly, we need to win in Texas and carry the South. What a powerful ticket a Rick Perry/Marco Rubio candidacy would be!!! Or, a Rick Perry/Allen West ticket would be!!!

My addition today:

Tea Partiers! I don’t agree with his position on allowing the children of illegal immigrants to attend Texas Universities based upon in-State tuition fees either. However, it was the decision of the legislature of the State of Texas. I thought we supported State’s rights over federal government interference. I didn’t hear anything about Rick Perry saying the practice should be done nationally. If he did, I’d have a problem. Since it was a State decision, what’s the problem?

Who cares if he said you don’t have a heart if you don’t agree with the policy? It’s his opinion on that one issue. GROW-UP!!! This is politics not high school drama time, “I got my feelings hurt!”

8) Rick Santorum:

Rick Santorum is also a winner and a proven conservative. When the dust has settled, he just might “sneak” in as the nominee. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in a heavily Democratic District defeating an incumbent. Not an easy task. He again defeated a Democratic incumbent in his first run for the Senate in Pennsylvania. After a second term, he was defeated in his bid for a third term in 2006 when a number of Republican Senators lost and the Democrats regained control of the Senate. Including the two Independents who caucus with the Democrats, there are 23 Democratic Senate seats up for reelection in 2012. Thus, Rick Santorum was not the only Republican Senator to lose and he lost in a State that tends to vote Democratic.

If, as the Republican Presidential candidate, he can carry Pennsylvania, which I think he can, he would receive 21 electoral votes—the 5th largest total and now one more than Illinois since Illinois lost a Representative. He also should have an impact for conservatives in the region. A Santorum/Rubio ticket or a Santorum/West ticket may have an even greater impact nationwide than one with Rick Perry as the Presidential candidate since Perry is from the South as well as Rubio and West.

These are my general guidelines for who to support for the Presidential nomination:

1) Conservative—both on fiscal issues and more importantly on social, moral, value issues

2) Have won office Statewide with a proven, consistent conservative record

3) Someone who will appoint strict constructionists to all court positions

4) Preferably from a large Electoral College State

5) Someone who will have large coattails bringing in additional conservatives to both the House and the Senate

6) Someone who is ethical and has integrity

7) Someone who will win!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-26T03:48:00.002-05:00

Math from 1957 to 2011

This was not my planned post for today. As I’ve said, I’m trying to clean out my mailbox. It is from March but so good that I wanted to post it immediately. Enjoy! Or, worry!!!

But first, two videos, a short comment based up a story headline, and an update.

WATCH THIS VIDEO! THE BLACKEST OF BLACK HEARTS!!! By the way, by definition, an unborn baby IS NOT your BODY!!! Check the DNA!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=L6d4OmLnLGc#!

Watch this Video!

http://www.mrctv.org/public/checker.aspx?v=hdaGnzSU2G

From: http://enews.earthlink.net/article/us?guid=20110925/905eadb0-f47e-4ab8-880a-5dd5c7c3eb11

“NY Sen[ator] Schumer accuses OnStar of invading privacy”

OnStar, of course, is a GM product. Wait a second. Didn’t the Obama Administration take majority control of GM. Government Motors is invading privacy? Really!!! Hard to believe!!!

The 2010-2011 federal government’s fiscal year budget ends Friday, September 30th, at midnight. What are the provisions of the 2011-2012 federal government’s fiscal year budget? NO ONE KNOWS!!! The Republican controlled House of Representatives passed a fiscal year 2011-2012 budget last spring. The Democratic controlled Senate rejected that proposed budget. The Democratic controlled Senate also rejected the proposed budget of the President. Incredibly, or not; the Democratic control Senate with less than a week before the new fiscal year, HAS NOT PROPOSED ANY TYPE OF REPLACEMENT BUDGET OR ANY TYPE OF BUDGET!!! HOW FISCALLY IRRESPONSIBLE IS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE!!! Besides spending more and more money, WHAT HAS THE DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED SENATE DONE THIS YEAR!!! THE NEXT ELECTION FOR 23 DEMOCRAT SENATORS IS 2012!!! WE NEED TO VOTE THESE IRRESPONSIBLE SENATORS OUT OF OFFICE!!!!!!!

From: 9/12 Project

“Fifty-Four Years of Math 1957 - 2011 In America

Posted by Loretta A. Estrella on March 9, 2011

Fifty-Four Years of Math 1957 - 2011 In America

Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2.00, and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her.

She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register. I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help. Why do I tell you this?

Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s:

1. Teaching Math In 1950s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit? (What is profit? Isn‘t that when greedy businessmen steal the wealth of workers???—my addition)

2. Teaching Math In 1960s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

3. Teaching Math In 1970s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

4. Teaching Math In 1980s

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

5. Teaching Math In 1990s

A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it’s ok.)

6. Teaching Math In 2000s

If you have special needs or just feel you need assistance because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, childhood memories, criminal background, then don’t answer and the correct answer will be provided for you. There are no wrong answers.

(This is a true story: I took a summer government class at a junior college located in Tucson. It wasn’t identified as such but it was actually designed to meet the State requirement of passing the Constitution for college students who were to become teachers. Most of the students were from the University of Arizona taking it at the junior college because it was easier than at the UofA.

The instructor said he was a retired professor who had taught at the UofA for a number of years. He also said that he had only flunked one student in all his teaching years at the University. Each test had a take-home essay question worth 20 points out of 100 points for the test.

The day after our tests were returned, a woman who sat next to me asked me to read her essay. The question was to explain the concept of judicial review. I read her answer, looked at her, and said: “You don’t have a clue about what judicial review is, do you?”

Her one word response was “No.” Her score for her answer to the essay question: all 20 points!!! American education at its finest!!!—my addition)

7. Teaching Math In 2011

Un hachero vende una carrtada de maderapara 100 pesos. El costo de la producciones es 80 pesos. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?

Anonymous – Emailed

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Unfortunately, there is a lot of truth in the above. If you have a chance, read “High School Confidential: Secrets of an Undercover Student” by Jeremy Iversen, © 2006. It is suppose to be a true, composite account of an adult who went undercover as a student at a California High School to find out want happens at a “typical” California high school. If true, disturbing!!! It was nothing like my high school experience.

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-24T03:53:00.002-05:00

Three Petitions—Repeal the Death Tax, A Fair Mass Media, and Investigate Solyndra

WATCH THIS VIDEO!!!

From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZB5sk_18MY&feature=player_embedded#!

Watch this Video:

From: http://www.theteaparty.net/

Petition—Repeal the Death Tax

“They say that in life two things are unavoidable, death and taxes. The federal government doesn’t care that an estate has already paid an unconscionable amount of taxes, when you die liberals believe that is one last opportunity to steal the wealth that you have earned throughout your life. Small business owners across the country have worked themselves to the bone in the hopes that they will be able to provide their children and grandchildren with more opportunity then they were blessed to have. The government has other ideas however, believing that upon the death of an American citizen the inept federal bureaucracy is entitled to more than half of everything that they failed to steal during life! This is blatant corruption and theft in its purist form and cannot stand in a free society.

Part of the American dream has always been the promise that if you work hard and take well-calculated risks, that you will be able to give your children and grandchildren a better chance then you had. This country has propelled the greatest advancement in the history of man because generations of Americans heroes have sacrificed their lives, treasure, and sacred honor to provide a better tomorrow for their posterity. The death tax seeks to destroy that ideal and should be permanently abolished NOW!

A bill in the House of Representatives seeks to end this un-American theft and has actually attracted bi-partisan support. Congress should pass this law immediately and force Obama to define his position. The right of a family to pass the benefits of their sacrifice on to their children is sacrosanct, I dare Obama to put his radical ideals above that basic human right! That is why we are joining with other conservative organizations including Eagle Forum, Americans for Tax Reform, 60+, and more than 50 other organizations to demand that Congress permanently end the injustice known as the Death Tax!

Our state-of-the-art petition system makes it quick, easy, and free to let your member of Congress know exactly how you expect them to represent you. Together we have sent literally MILLIONS of letters to our elected representatives and with your support we can make this our most effective petition yet! We know how busy each of you are and how valuable your time is, but if you will spare us just a couple of moments you can help pass another great piece of legislation! Sign the petition to end the death tax NOW!

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“Petition Obama & Congress Directly Now!

Please read the important information below before sending your petition.

http://www.theteaparty.net/ has invested in a state-of-the-art petition system where your voice is finally heard immediately by your representatives in Washington, DC. Every week, we will host a new petition. You, along with hundreds of thousands of other patriots, will be cutting through the red tape and getting your message to the President and Congress to stop all this madness—cut spending and restore this great country to what our founders envisioned. This new system will automatically send them emails and faxes with your name attached to it at the touch of a button! On the next page, you will enter your name, email address, and zip code and our state-of-the-art system will locate your specific State representative, and, immediately, your petition voicing your opinion will be on its way to him or her. You will have the chance to write your own words in that petition so your representative will know exactly how you feel.

We know this process is already working because just after petitions were sent from our system by thousands of patriots, we heard from our Washington liaison that Congress was seeing record numbers of petitions! They are already running scared as we have seen television ads start to pop up from special interest groups to combat the support our patriots have created. You are making a huge difference!

This amazing petition system and all the free tools we provide at www.TheTeaParty.net are for Americans to use any time and they are always free. However, it is not free to us as we are investing over $100,000 every month to provide American patriots these free tools to save our beloved country. As a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization, we are 100% funded each month by small, individual donations by American patriots like yourself.

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Just fill in your information in the below boxes and then click the button ‘Donate and proceed to the petition page’. If you are unable to donate then instead click on the button ‘Go To Petition Page Without Donating.’ We know times are tough, so every donation of any size is appreciated more than you know. As a bonus, for anyone that is able to donate $100 or more, you will be placed on our patriot heroes list and also receive the tea party membership package sent to you which includes tea party membership card, tea party lapel pin and much more. Thank you for your support. Your country needs you like never before.

Repeal The Death Tax
2,054 Letters and Emails Sent So Far

America’s family businesses and farmers were hit by a large estate tax increase, from 0% to 35%, at the beginning of 2011, making planning and passing on farms and businesses to the next generation even more difficult. As it stands, more than 70% of family businesses do not survive to the second generation, and a full 90% of family businesses do not survive to the third. In 2011, the political landscape has changed but family businesses are still struggling, family farms are liquidating, and even more jobs are at stake.

You can help extend relief to family businesses and farms by cosponsoring the bi-partisan Rep. Brady/Ross bill, H.R. 1259 ‘Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011’ to permanently eliminate the burdensome estate tax. In this poor economic climate, where small businesses have borne the brunt of job losses, permanent death tax repeal provides an immediate means to turn the tide on this problem and begin adding jobs back to the most productive sector of our economy. The death tax accounts for less than 1% of federal revenues and is an unnecessary drain on America’s job creators.

Please cosponsor H.R. 1259 ‘Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011’ and vote in favor of death tax repeal for the following reasons:

Repealing the death tax would spur job creation. According to a recent study by Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Ph.D, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, repealing the death tax would create 1.5 million additional small business jobs. It would shave almost a percentage point off the unemployment rate.

The death tax contributes a very small portion of federal revenues. According to the Office of Management and Budget, the death tax only collected 6/10 of one percent of all federal tax revenues in FY 2009. There is a good argument, in fact, that not collecting the death tax would lead to higher economic growth and thereby increased federal revenue from other taxes. Former undersecretary of the Treasury, Steve Entin, found that H.R. 1259 would increase tax revenues by nearly $89 billion over 10 years using a ‘dynamic’ economic analysis.

As a proud member of the Tea Party movement and www.TheTeaParty.net I join with more than 50 other conservative organizations in strong support of HR 1259 the permanent repeal of the ‘Death Tax.’ I demand that you support repeal of this strongly regressive tax that hurts hardworking American families!

The death tax falls particularly hard on minorities. African-Americans have just in the last generation started accumulating generational capital, but the death tax threatens to confiscate it. Death tax liabilities bankrupted the Chicago Daily Defender—the oldest black-owned daily newspaper in the United States and will reduce net African-American wealth by 13%, according to a study conducted by Boston College professors John Haven and Paul Schervish. According to a 2004 Impacto Group poll, 50% of Hispanic business owners know someone who sold their business to pay the estate tax and a quarter expect to sell their business because of the estate tax.

The death tax promotes the concentration of wealth. Joseph Stiglitz, one of President Clinton’s economic advisors, has argued that the estate tax ‘may actually increase inequality.’ This argument is backed up by economist Antony Davies, Ph.D, who found that the average annual increase in the death tax burden has resulted in an additional 6,000 small businesses being eliminated or absorbed into large conglomerates.

Poll after poll has indicated that a super-majority of likely voters support repealing the death tax. Typically, two thirds of likely voters support full and permanent repeal of the death tax. People instinctively feel that the death tax is not fair.

The death tax is unfair. It makes no sense to require grieving families to pay a confiscatory tax on their loved one’s nest egg. Often, this tax is paid by selling family assets like farms and businesses. Other times, employees of the family business must be laid off and payrolls slashed. No one should be punished for fulfilling the American dream.

‘We The People’ Demand that you support HR 1259 and the permanent repeal of the ‘Death Tax’!

From: Media Research Center

Petition—A Fair Mass Media

“September 21, 2011

In 2007, ABC’s Diane Sawyer enthusiastically greeted presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton with a video clip of her husband while asking, ‘Is that your slogan this time around, ‘Buy one, get one free’?’

In 2011 when Michele Bachmann appeared on ABC in late June, George Stephanopoulos painted Michele Bachmann as a flakey liar, challenging her with, ‘The Pulitzer Prize-winning Web site, PolitiFact, has said you have the worst record of making false statements of any of the leading contenders.’

This is just one of the example of ‘hardball’ versus ‘softball’ questions the leftist-controlled media employ when interviewing liberal versus conservative political candidates. This one example was part of a pattern of harshly questioning conservatives five times more than liberals.

So far, the networks have offered mainly adversarial and confrontational liberal questions to this year’s Republican candidates, while the Democrats who appeared on these same programs four years ago were treated to much friendlier, ideologically non-challenging questions.

Americans need to be aware! The media’s agenda must be exposed!

This is why we launched our petition demanding the Leftist media provide a balanced approach to their election coverage. We need your help to counter their agenda-driven efforts.

Click here now to sign our petition demanding fair and balanced news coverage in the 2012 election cycle.

http://mrcaction.org/action/577?

Watch what you watch!

For most Americans, the 2012 presidential campaign will be experienced on television, and voters will judge the candidates based on their performances at televised debates, daily news coverage, and long-form interviews.

Surprisingly, the most highly-rated regular forums for candidate interviews are still the broadcast network morning news programs (ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today, and CBS’s Early Show).

Not surprisingly, there is a stark contrast of fairness in how conservative and liberal political candidates are handled on these programs.

In our exclusive special report, the Media Research Center analyzed all 53 weekday morning show interviews with either potential or declared Republican candidates from January 1 through September 15, and compared the results with our study of the same programs’ treatment of the Democratic candidates during the same time period from four years ago.

The results show a clear double-standard:

1) By a 5-to-1 margin, ABC, CBS and NBC morning show hosts employed an adversarial liberal agenda when questioning this year’s Republican candidates.

2) Four years ago, Democratic candidates faced questions that tilted more than two-to-one to the left, a far friendlier agenda for liberal politicians.

3) In 2007, Democratic candidates were frequently tossed softball questions. This year’s interviews with Republicans have been much more caustic, with few chances for the candidates to project a warm and fuzzy image.

4) Four years ago, top Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Edwards were given massive donations of airtime by ABC in the form of ‘town hall’ meetings on Good Morning America. None of this year’s Republican contenders have been given a similar opportunity.

Now, as the 2012 election season gears up with ongoing debates to determine the field of candidates, this overt media bias and posturing must be exposed and challenged!

We are demanding the Leftist media provide a balanced field on their election coverage, and we need your help to counter their aggressive efforts.

Click here now to sign our petition demanding fair and balanced news coverage in the 2012 election cycle.

http://mrcaction.org/action/577?

Donald, the results of this important study prove that a liberal candidate will always have an upper hand when facing a conservative candidate.

We are simply demanding fairness from the media.

Click here now to sign our petition demanding fair and balanced news coverage in the 2012 election cycle.

http://mrcaction.org/action/577?

After signing, we urge you to alert your friends. Our goal is to quickly mobilize at least 100,000 citizen signers so that we can confront these Leftist media assaults designed to hijack the 2012 election; just like they did in 2008!

Don’t delay. Take immediate action with the MRC today.

http://mrcaction.org/action/577?

Thank you for standing with the MRC.

David”

From: http://mrcaction.org/action/577?

“Our Republic relies on an informed electorate to function effectively, and the press plays an important role in educating the public, especially during elections.

I expect and demand that the media cover all candidates and campaigns fairly and honestly, so that our nation can make informed choices on Election Day.

I will do everything in my power to expose and confront any liberal news outlet that substitutes bias, opinion, propaganda or advocacy for balanced, truthful reporting.

I am sick and tired of the liberal press attacking conservative candidates because they disagree with them, and I will hold any member of the leftwing media accountable if they decide to use their positions to influence the elections.”

From: The Heritage Foundation’s Morning Bell

“The Obama Investigations

You wouldn’t know it if you solely paid attention to the mainstream media, but while President Barack Obama attempts to sell the country on hundreds of billions in new stimulus spending and $1.5 trillion in new taxes, his Administration is smack in the middle of several growing scandals: the Operation Fast and Furious gun-running debacle and the crony capitalism wrongdoing involving Solyndra and LightSquared.

In the fall of 2009, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which is overseen by President Obama’s Department of Justice, launched an effort to sell weapons to small-time gun buyers in the hopes of tracing them to major weapons traffickers along the southwestern border and into Mexico. Their effort, which is known as Operation Fast and Furious, failed terribly.

Around 1,500 of the guns went unaccounted for, about two-thirds of those guns ended up in Mexico, a border patrol agent was shot and killed with weapons that were sold as part of the operation, 57 Fast and Furious weapons have been connected to at least 11 violent crimes in the U.S., and in Mexico an unconfirmed toll of at least 200 people have been killed or wounded with other weapons linked to the botched effort.

Save for recent reports from CBS News and the ‘Los Angeles Times,’ and earlier reporting by ABC News, the mainstream media has largely ignored the story and the White House press corps has not bothered to ask the President or press secretary Jay Carney about the scandal since July 5—that’s 78 days, and over 40 press briefings, without one single related question.

Meanwhile, congressional hearings were held, top officials associated with the operation were removed from their positions, and a third individual resigned. In the latest news, Mexican officials are complaining that, to this day, the United States has not offered an explanation about Fast and Furious, much less an apology. And yesterday, CBS News reported that a series of secretly recorded audio tapes thought to have been recorded in March reveal that an Arizona gun dealer and an ATF agent involved in the operation were worried about the unraveling scandal.

Hear the recorded audio tapes here:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31727_162-20108965-10391695.html?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning%2BBell

Turning from guns to butter, another scandal has cropped up, this one involving the solar panel manufacturing company Solyndra, which received a $535 million loan guarantee from the Energy Department as part of President Obama’s green jobs spending spree. The President lauded the company when he spoke at the unveiling of its new factory in May of last year. But now, little more than a year later, it stands bankrupt and plans to lay off more than 1,000 employees. Days after it filed for bankruptcy, the FBI raided the company’s offices and the homes of its executives.

The Obama Administration had a lot riding on Solyndra and the promise it offered. The President had made ‘green’ energy a centerpiece of his failed plan to boost job growth in the United States, likening his effort to America’s ‘moonshot’—the space race following the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik. The import of the company’s bankruptcy was evident in a January 31 e-mail between Office of Management and Budget staff regarding ‘Solyndra optics.’ In the e-mail, the staff discussed what it would look like if the company went belly-up down the road, its implications for the 2012 elections, and how an earlier default might give the Obama Administration some credit for ‘fiscal discipline.’

Then there’s the story of LightSquared, a wireless start-up company backed by billionaire Democratic donor Philip Falcone. ‘The Daily Beast’ reports that military officials fear that the company’s technology could interfere with GPS signals—and that ‘two U.S. officials allege the White House tried to influence their [congressional] testimony to rush key testing, to LightSquare’s benefit.’

Enter the investigations. Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said Tuesday that his committee plans to investigate government loans to private companies made by the Obama Administration, according to ‘The Hill.’ ‘I want to see when the president and his cronies are picking winners and losers,’ Issa said. Now, ‘Reuters’ reports that Solyndra’s chief executive and chief financial officer will invoke their Fifth Amendment rights and refuse to answer questions at the hearing on Friday.

A cross-border gun-running scandal, deaths in the United States and Mexico, staff removals and resignations, secret audio recordings, complaints from foreign officials, hundreds of millions of dollars in loans, bankruptcy, an FBI raid, campaign donors, and allegations of inappropriate White House influence in congressional testimony. There are serious questions coming out of Washington. It’s time the media start demanding answers.

From: http://www.theteaparty.net/

Investigate Solyndra

“Dear Patriot,

Solyndra received $535 million dollars from the federal government despite evidence that their business model was fiscally insolvent as part of President Obama’s green jobs initiative. Now they have laid off their employees and closed their doors. Something clearly stinks, but the media has no interest in damaging Obama’s re-election chances by doing a full investigation. Can you imagine if it had been the Bush administration that had internal emails leaked that clearly showed Dick Cheney’s office applying pressure to have a government agency approve a half-a-billion dollar handout to political allies? A scandal of this magnitude would have warranted wall-to-wall coverage for months, but because they are little more than a liberal propaganda machine, they are quickly sweeping this blatant corruption under the rug.

The only way the American people will ever learn the who, how, and why of the Solyndra boondoggle is to demand that Congress do an exhaustive and complete investigation. Congress is supposed to provide a check on the Executive but the sad reality is that they will only act under intense pressure from the American people. That is why we are launching a new petition today demanding that Congress investigate the bankrupt Solyndra. Early evidence shows that this scandal goes all the way to the top and could mark the fitting end to a corrupt administration.

If you are tired of the Chicago style of corruption that this White House is famous for, we need you to help us bring the truth about Solyndra to light today! Our state-of-the-art system makes it quick, easy, and free to contact your elected representatives. Help us expose this administration by taking a couple of minutes to participate today!

http://act.theteaparty.net/5194/demand-congress-investigates-bankrupt-solyndra/

You are not required to contribute in order to use the system but because we do not compel our members to contribute like the unions, we rely on the generous VOLUNTARY contributions from patriots just like you!

$535 million dollars has been stolen and we need you to help us hold the criminals responsible for this crime accountable. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD TODAY!

http://act.theteaparty.net/5194/demand-congress-investigates-bankrupt-solyndra/

Thank you,

Todd Cefaratti
Freedom Organizer

P.S. Our strength is in numbers. Please help our efforts by forwarding this message to a friend.”

From: http://act.theteaparty.net/5194/demand-congress-investigates-bankrupt-solyndra/

“Demand Congress Investigate Bankrupt Solyndra
85,900 Letters and Emails Sent So Far

After receiving $535 million dollars in loan guarantees from the federal government, the solar company Solyndra has laid off all its employees and closed its doors. Emails show that the White House put pressure on administrators to give Solyndra this money, despite evidence of fiscal insolvency. The Bush administration had rejected Solyndra’s application, but the Obama administration pushed it through. The American people deserve to know why this application was fast tracked—where did our money go, and who is responsible for this incredible failure!

The media has no interest in honestly investigating President Obama as he seeks re-election. Join us as we demand that Congress investigate the $535 million dollar boondoggle known as Solyndra.”

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-23T04:09:00.004-05:00

Day of Rage?

Watch this Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cnIzGreC-I&feature=player_embedded

WATCH THIS VIDEO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EL5Atp_vF0&feature=player_embedded

Watch the video from this website:

http://mrctv.org/blog/ceo-congress-i-was-fined-because-i-hired-too-many-people?

Watch this Video!

This article was sent to me by e-mail on September 16, 2011. September 17th besides being designated a “Day of Rage” was also Constitution Day. I intended to post it on the 20th but other posts kept pushing it back to today.

From: http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=345321

“Is revolution hitting U.S. streets tomorrow?

Protesters training to incite violence, resist arrest, disrupt the legal system
Posted: September 15, 2011
6:10 pm Eastern
By Aaron Klein
© 2011 WND

‘Fight market dictatorship’

‘People of the world rise up!’

‘We are legion.’

‘Take to the streets.’

These and other battle cries were posted on the recent Twitter feed of a group calling itself Take The Square. The organization is one of the social media planners behind the ‘Day of Rage’ protest slated to target Wall Street on Saturday.

WND previously reported how the U.S. section of the protest, complete with a planned tent city in downtown Manhattan, is closely tied to the founders of ACORN and leaders of major U.S. unions, including the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU.

While protest leaders claim they are non-violent, there are indications the protesters are training to incite violence, resist arrest and disrupt the legal system.

The protest aims to take root nationwide.

Activists are advertising on social network sites such as Facebook and Twitter for a ‘Day of Rage’ on Sept. 17 (Which is also Constitution Day—my addition) to begin with the ‘occupation’ of Wall Street and continue with protests across the nation.

Planners have their own website—USDayofRage.org—which tells protesters to ‘bring your own tent.’

The website is not specific about the purpose of the ‘Day of Rage’ other than calling for ‘integrity’ to be ‘restored to our elections.’ (Restoring integrity in elections would destroy the left!!!—my addition)

The site accuses corporations of using ‘money to act as the voices of millions, while individual citizens, the legitimate voters, are silenced and demoralized by the farce.’ (Who spent more money in the last Presidential election? President Obama? Or, John McCain? What a joke these people are as far as the truth is concerned!—my addition)

Advertisements claim the protests at Wall Street and nationwide will be ‘non-violent.’

However, the official website provides resources, including videos and detailed written instructions, for protesters to engage in ‘civil disobedience.’

The resources provided include instructions on how to resist police arrest and disrupt court hearings.

This week, the ‘Day of Rage’ twitter feed posted links to what it called ‘nonviolent civil disobedience training talks.’

Similar instructions are provided on the website of an affiliated organization, which calls itself ‘Occupy Wall Street’ and is also involved in planning the Sept. 17 protests.

The use of the term ‘Day of Rage’ recalls the ‘Days of Rage’ organized in the 1960s by the Weather Underground domestic terrorist organization co-founded by Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, close associates for years of President Obama.

Numerous radicals, many with direct ties to Obama, are linked to planned protests and other activism scheduled for the coming months.

In March, ACORN founder Wade Rathke announced what he called ‘days of rage in 10 cities around JP Morgan Chase.’ Rathke was president of an SEIU local in New Orleans.

The planned Sept. 17 protest appears to be the culmination of Rathke’s efforts.

Those efforts are being organized by Stephen Lerner, an SEIU board member who reportedly visited the Obama White House at least four times.

Lerner is considered one of the most capable organizers of the radical left. He recently organized the SEIU’s so-called Justice for Janitors campaign.

As part of his planned protests, Lerner called for ‘a week of civil disobedience, direct action all over the city.’

His stated aim is to ‘destabilize the folks that are in power and start to rebuild a movement.’

In an interview about the planned protests, Lerner outlined his goals: ‘How do we bring down the stock market? How do we bring down their bonuses? How do we interfere with their ability to, to be rich?’

Forecast for American cities: Confrontation, intimidation?

There are other indications a coalition of radicals and unions are planning chaos using the current economic crisis.

Last month, WND reported that a slew of extremist organizations, some tied to Obama, are preparing protests to coincide with major NATO and G-8 summits in Chicago next May.

Foreshadowing possible violent confrontations, some of the same radical trainers behind the infamous 1999 Seattle riots against the World Trade Organization have been mobilizing new protest efforts geared toward world summits as well as the current economic crisis.

Some of the activists are tied to Obama.

The NATO and G-8 summits are not the only focus of radical groups.

WND reported Heather Booth, director of a Saul Alinsky-style community organizing group, the Midwest Academy, was among the main speakers at the ‘2011 State Battles Summit’ in June at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C.

Booth’s husband, Paul, also was a speaker at the union summit. Paul Booth co-founded Midwest Academy in the 1970s.

The four-day summit was organized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME, with participation from the AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest union.

An official schedule for the event, obtained by WND, declared: ‘Our union is under unprecedented attack in every state. Extremist politicians want to weaken us as we head into 2012. Their tactics include budget cuts, layoffs, privatization and the denial of our very collective bargaining rights.’

Continued the flyer: ‘New challenges require new energy and new thinking. We encourage union activists to attend this conference and bring their creative ideas on how to overcome the challenges ahead.’

Heather Booth participated in a panel entitled ‘Our Message, Alliances and Best Practices.’

Paul Booth delivered the opening remarks for the union conference.

Another speaker at the union event was John Podesta, who co-chaired President Obama’s transition team.

Podesta is president of the Center for American Progress, which is heavily influential in advising the White House. The center is funded by billionaire activist George Soros.

Mideast revolutions coming to U.S.?

Citizen Action of Wisconsin, an arm of Booth’s Midwest Academy, is part of the Moving Wisconsin Forward movement, one of the main organizers of the major Wisconsin protests in February, as WND was first to report.

The protests were in opposition to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal for most state workers to pay 12 percent of their health care premiums and 5.8 percent of their salary toward their own pensions.

WND reported at the time that speakers at the rallies likened the Wisconsin protests to the ongoing revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa while calling for similar uprisings in the U.S.

‘Redistribution of wealth and power’

Obama himself once funded Midwest Academy. He has been closely tied to Heather Booth.

Booth has stated building a ‘progressive majority’ would help for ‘a fair distribution of wealth and power and opportunity.’ (As I’ve asked before, who defines “fair?”—my addition)

Her husband Paul is a founder and the former national secretary of Students for a Democratic Society, the radical 1960s anti-war movement from which Ayers’ Weather Underground splintered. (Because they weren’t radical enough?—my addition)

In 1999, the Booths’ Midwest Academy received $75,000 from the Woods Fund with Obama on its board alongside Ayers, In 2002, with Obama still serving on the Woods Fund, Midwest received another $23,500 for its Young Organizers Development Program.

Midwest describes itself as ‘one of the nation’s oldest and best-known schools for community organizations, citizen organizations and individuals committed to progressive social change.’ (As we all know, change that we can believe in?—my addition)

It later morphed into a national organizing institute for an emerging network of organizations known as Citizen Action.

Discover the Networks describes Midwest as ‘teach[ing] tactics of direct action, confrontation and intimidation.’

WND first reported the executive director of an activist organization that taught Alinsky’s tactics of direct action, confrontation and intimidation was part of the team that developed volunteers for President Obama’s 2008 campaign.

Jackie Kendall, executive director of the Midwest Academy, was on the team that developed and delivered the first Camp Obama training for volunteers aiding Obama’s campaign through the 2008 Iowa Caucuses.

Camp Obama was a two-to-four day intensive course run in conjunction with Obama’s campaign aimed at training volunteers to become activists to help Obama win the presidential election.

Also, in 1998, Obama participated on a panel discussion praising Alinsky alongside Heather Booth, herself a dedicated disciple of Alinsky.

The panel discussion following the opening performance in Chicago of the play ‘The Love Song of Saul Alinsky,’ a work described by the Chicago Sun-Times as ‘bringing to life one of America’s greatest community organizers.’

Obama participated in the discussion alongside other Alinskyites, including political analyst Aaron Freeman, Don Turner of the Chicago Federation of Labor and Northwestern University history professor Charles Paine.

‘Alinsky had so much fire burning within,’ stated local actor Gary Houston, who portrayed Alinsky in the play. ‘There was a lot of complexity to him. Yet he was a really cool character.’

With research by Brenda J. Elliott”

The aftermath of the “Day of Rage” according to the New York Post!

From: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/sparse_day_of_rage_MrTG7UDAV9u29hAGGWNHpO?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=

“Sparse ‘Day of Rage’
By MAURA O’CONNOR
Last Updated: 2:38 AM, September 18, 2011
Posted: 11:55 PM, September 17, 2011

Only about 300 protesters, mostly college kids and aging hippies, showed up near the Stock Exchange for yesterday’s anti-Wall Street rally—far fewer (What an understatement! 300 out of 20,000 is 1.5%!!!—my addition) than the 20,000 that organizers of the so-called global ‘Day of Rage’ had predicted.

Police barricades were put up to protect both the exchange and the iconic ‘Charging Bull’ statue on Broadway. The barriers hardly needed.

Police said two members of the anemic crowd—which carried signs declaring ‘Wall Street is our Street’—were arrested after they tried to enter a Bank of America office at Broadway and Liberty streets wearing masks.” (Really bright!!!—my addition)

Could “hope and change” Obama style be dying on the vine? Should they have scheduled this on a Saturday? Isn’t Saturday the day for these people to get high and boast of their great “intellectual” and “moral” superiority?

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-22T00:57:00.002-05:00

Troy Davis—Innocent Saint or Guilty Sinner?

WATCH THIS VIDEO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EL5Atp_vF0&feature=player_embedded

Watch the video from this website:

http://mrctv.org/blog/ceo-congress-i-was-fined-because-i-hired-too-many-people?

UPDATE: Troy Davis was executed as scheduled.

From: http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=347317

Troy Davis’ pending execution was on the internet all day yesterday. Thus, an opposing view from the message of the mass media is my post for today.

By the way, I personally am opposed to capital punishment. However, it is the law in many States. It amazes me every time some people fight so hard to stop a legal execution of a convicted individual and yet applaud the MURDER of innocent unborn babies! What kind of moral system do they have?

“Cop killer is media’s latest baby seal
Posted: September 21, 2011
5:15 pm Eastern
© 2011

For decades, liberals tried persuading Americans to abolish the death penalty, using their usual argument: hysterical sobbing.

Only when the media began lying about innocent people being executed did support for the death penalty begin to waver, falling from 80 percent to about 60 percent in a little more than a decade. (Silver lining: That’s still more Americans than believe in manmade global warming. [There should be NO ONE who believes in man-made Global Warming!!!—my addition])

Fifty-nine percent of Americans now believe that an innocent man has been executed in the last five years. There is more credible evidence that space aliens have walked among us than that an innocent person has been executed in this country in the past 60 years, much less the past five years.

But unless members of the public are going to personally review trial transcripts in every death penalty case, they have no way of knowing the truth (That‘s TRUE!!! Which is why such a poll is basically meaningless. They have NO WAY of knowing!!! The question really is, “based upon not having any facts, do you believe …?”—my addition). The media certainly won’t tell them (They don‘t know either!—my addition).

It’s nearly impossible to receive a death sentence these days—unless you do something completely crazy like shoot a cop in full view of dozens of witnesses in a Burger King parking lot, only a few hours after shooting at a passing car while exiting a party.

That’s what Troy Davis did in August 1989 (Notice the date: over 22 years ago!!! And the sentence had NOT yet been carried out!!! The police officer has been dead for 22 years!!!—my addition). Davis is the media’s current baby seal of death row.

After a two-week trial with 34 witnesses for the state and six witnesses for the defense, the jury of seven blacks and five whites took less than two hours to convict Davis of Officer Mark MacPhail’s murder, as well as various other crimes. Two days later, the jury sentenced Davis to death.

Now, a brisk 22 years after Davis murdered Officer MacPhail, his sentence will finally be administered this week—barring any more of the legal shenanigans that have kept taxpayers on the hook for Davis’ room and board for the past two decades.

(The average time on death row is 14 years. Then liberals turn around and triumphantly claim the death penalty doesn’t have any noticeable deterrent effect. As the kids say: Duh. [Duh! Duh!! Duh!!!—my addition])

It has been claimed—in the New York Times and Time magazine, for example—that there was no ‘physical evidence’ connecting Davis to the crimes that night.

Davis pulled out a gun and shot two strangers in public. What ‘physical evidence’ were they expecting? No houses were broken into, no cars stolen, no rapes or fistfights accompanied the shootings. Where exactly would you look for DNA? And to prove what?

I suppose it would be nice if the shell casings from both shootings that night matched. Oh wait—they did. That’s ‘physical evidence.’

It’s true that the bulk of the evidence against Davis was eyewitness testimony. That tends to happen when you shoot someone in a busy Burger King parking lot.

Eyewitness testimony, like all evidence tending to show guilt, has gotten a bad name recently, but the ‘eyewitness’ testimony in this case did not consist simply of strangers trying to distinguish one tall black man from another. For one thing, several of the eyewitnesses knew Davis personally.

The bulk of the eyewitness testimony established the following:

Two tall, young black men were harassing a vagrant in the Burger King parking lot, one in a yellow shirt and the other in a white Batman shirt. The one in the white shirt used a brown revolver to pistol-whip the vagrant. When a cop yelled at them to stop, the man in the white shirt ran, then wheeled around and shot the cop, walked over to his body and shot him again, smiling.

Some eyewitnesses described the shooter as wearing a white shirt, some said it was a white shirt with writing, and some identified it specifically as a white Batman shirt. Not one witness said the man in the yellow shirt pistol-whipped the vagrant or shot the cop.

Several of Davis’ friends testified—without recantation—that he was the one in a white shirt. Several eyewitnesses, both acquaintances and strangers, specifically identified Davis as the one who shot Officer MacPhail.

Now the media claim that seven of the nine witnesses against Davis at trial have recanted.

First of all, the state presented 34 witnesses against Davis—not nine—which should give you some idea of how punctilious the media are about their facts in death penalty cases.

Among the witnesses who did not recant a word of their testimony against Davis were three members of the Air Force, who saw the shooting from their van in the Burger King drive-in lane. The airman who saw events clearly enough to positively identify Davis as the shooter explained on cross-examination, ‘You don’t forget someone that stands over and shoots someone.’

Recanted testimony is the least believable evidence since it proves only that defense lawyers managed to pressure some witnesses to alter their testimony, conveniently after the trial has ended. (And often YEARS after the trial has ended!—my addition) Even criminal lobbyist Justice William Brennan ridiculed post-trial recantations.

Three recantations were from friends of Davis, making minor or completely unbelievable modifications to their trial testimony. For example, one said he was no longer sure he saw Davis shoot the cop, even though he was five feet away at the time (But it was nighttime Anne. How could he be sure from five feet away even if he was sure during the trial?—my addition). His remaining testimony still implicated Davis.

One alleged recantation, from the vagrant’s girlfriend (since deceased), wasn’t a recantation at all, but rather reiterated all relevant parts of her trial testimony, which included a direct identification of Davis as the shooter.

Only two of the seven alleged ‘recantations’ (out of 34 witnesses) actually recanted anything of value—and those two affidavits were discounted by the court because Davis refused to allow the affiants to testify at the post-trial evidentiary hearing, even though one was seated right outside the courtroom, waiting to appear.

The court specifically warned Davis that his refusal to call his only two genuinely recanting witnesses would make their affidavits worthless. But Davis still refused to call them—suggesting, as the court said, that their lawyer-drafted affidavits would not have held up under cross-examination. (But they recanted! Why should they be required to testify again? By the way, recanted testimony obviously means that perjury may have been committed either at the original trail or with the recanted testimony!—my addition)

With death penalty opponents so fixated on Davis’ race—he’s black—(Which to some people automatically means he’s innocent regardless of the evidence!!!—my addition) it ought to be noted that all the above witnesses are themselves African-American. The first man Davis shot in the car that night was African-American.

I notice that the people so anxious to return this sociopathic cop-killer to the street don’t live in his neighborhood. (Of course NOT! Crusaders seldom do!!!—my addition)

There’s a reason more than a dozen courts (How many!?—my addition) have looked at Davis’ case and refused to overturn his death sentence. He is as innocent as every other executed man since at least 1950, which is to say, guilty as hell. (And if he every should be released that would just encourage these same “crusaders” to do it again! After all, all of these different courts MUST be wrong!!!—my addition)

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

“Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” James 4: 17 (NIV)

“So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: ‘See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed. I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line ….’” Isaiah 28: 16-17a (NIV)

“This is what the Lord says: ‘Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.’” Isaiah 56: 1 (NIV)

“‘For I, the Lord, love justice ….’” Isaiah 61: 8a (NIV)

“For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to Tartarus putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment; if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others; if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed by the filthy lives of lawless men (for that righteous man, living among them day after day, was tormented in his righteous soul by the lawless deeds he saw and heard)—if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment. This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority.” (Whose authority do they despise? GOD’S authority!—my addition) II Peter 2: 4-10a (NIV)

“WOE TO THOSE WHO CALL EVIL GOOD AND GOOD EVIL” Isaiah 5: 20a (NIV)

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” Isaiah 5: 20 (NIV)

“EVIL MEN DO NOT UNDERSTAND JUSTICE” Proverbs 28: 5a (NIV)

“Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.” Proverbs 28: 5 (NIV)

“TO FEAR THE LORD IS TO HATE EVIL” Proverbs 8: 13a (NIV)

“To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.” Proverbs 8: 13 (NIV)

“Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.’” Mark 8: 34-38 (NIV)

“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” Galatians 6: 7-8 (NIV)

2011-09-21T03:35:00.000-05:00

Provisions Within the Obama “Jobs” Bill

Watch the Video of Congress Gohmert in the House of Representatives speaking on the President’s proposed “Jobs” bill

http://gohmert.house.gov/

From: http://conservativedailynews.com/2011/09/rep-louie-gohmerts-american-jobs-act/

“Representative Louie Gohmert’s ‘American Jobs Act’
September 15th, 2011
By Warren Beatty (not the liberal actor)

In an amazing act of chutzpah, Representative Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) yesterday filed his own ‘American Jobs Act’ when Democrats did not submit the bill that President Barack Obama exhorted Congress to ‘pass this bill now.’ ‘My bill is not the president’s bill, it’s a real job creator,’ Gohmert told The Hill, shortly after filing his two-page alternative to the president’s plan, under the same title. After Obama urged Congress to ‘pass this bill now’ on September 8, 2011, no Democrat stepped forward to introduce the bill in the House of Representatives, Gohmert did so with his own bill. Now Representative Gohmert is being accused of ‘pranking Obama,’ ‘snagging the bill name,’ ‘nabbing the bill name,’ or ‘Gohmert Bogarts Barack.’

Gohmert’s Two Page Jobs Bill and Obama’s 155 Page Jobs Bill

Here is the entire Gohmert ‘American Jobs Act’ bill

http://gohmert.house.gov/uploadedfiles/gohmert_american_jobs_act.pdf

and the

entire Obama ‘American Jobs Act’ bill.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/legislative/reports/american-jobs-act.pdf

‘Pass This Bill’

In his speech to a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama said ‘pass this bill now’ seventeen times in a thirty-three minute speech. Since then, in five subsequence speeches, President Obama has said ‘pass this bill’ or some variant of it 90 times. He said it 17 times in his speech to Congress, 18 times at the University of Richmond, 12 times in the Rose Garden, 18 times at a high school in Columbus, and 24 times at North Carolina State University. He also says, ‘Pass this bill. If you want construction workers on the worksite, pass this bill. If you want teachers in the classroom, pass this bill. You want small business owners to hire new people, pass this bill. If you want veterans to get their fair share of opportunity that they helped create, pass this bill. If you want a tax break, pass this bill.’ ‘If you love me, you’ve got to help me pass this bill!’ Obama told a man in a North Carolina crowd who shouted his admiration for Obama.

DNC Launches Ad Campaign

The Democrat National Committee (DNC) is launching an advertising campaign in politically key states and cities aimed at getting the public behind President Obama’s new jobs plan. The television ads show parts of Obama’s speech promoting the $447 billion package of tax cuts and new spending. They urge viewers to “Read it. Fight for it. … Pass the President’s Jobs Plan.’

Other ‘Stuff’ In Obama’s Jobs Bill

There are ‘other’ things in the Obama jobs bill.

1) $2.98 billion in infrastructure investments

2) $1.77 billion to prevent layoffs of 18,000 teachers, police officers and firefighters

3) $2.02 billion to modernize schools

4) $213.7 million to help revitalize communities by rehabilitating vacant and foreclosed homes

5) An extension of long-term unemployment insurance

6) The creation of the Public Safety Broadband Corporation

And we thought this was a ‘jobs’ bill! Why have all the other issues been included? What other surprises await us in Obama’s 155 page jobs bill?

Gohmert’s Opinion of Obama’s Jobs Bill

‘It is a disaster,’ says Rep. Gohmert. And the whole bill should have been renamed to either ‘The Save Obama’s Job Act’ or ‘The Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Full Employment Bill,’ he added. ‘If you apply for a job and you think that the reason you didn’t get hired is because you were unemployed at the time, you’re now a protected class,’ said Gohmert. ‘You’ve now got a cause of action, go get a lawyer.’ He continued, ‘How do you prove, if you’re an employer, that being unemployed was not the reason that you did not hire somebody. It is going to create all kinds of claims for this mass of people and there’ll be more and more unemployed because of this bill. This is a job killer except for famous lawyers who do labor work, they’re going to have a field day,’ Gohmert said. ‘Anybody that’s unemployed who doesn’t get hired is going to have a claim, a cause of action. But everybody else is going to be in big trouble.’ According to the National Employment Law Project, Gohmert is incorrect: The proposal would not make employment status a protected class, it simply bans hiring discrimination against the jobless. Yeah, tell that to a lawyer who smells a contingency fee.

So … We see that President Obama’s 155 page ‘bill’ was full of extraneous issues, while Representative Gohmert’s 2 page bill is short and focused. Simple laws have a much better chance of having unintended consequences. In light of unintended consequences, which bill is better?

But that’s just my opinion.”

I’m posting this information today because of the NEW requirement dealing with the unemployed and possible “discrimination.” Another restriction on the owner to operate HIS business as he thinks best!!! And another restriction that WILL, in the future, increase the COST of doing business!!! More government CONTROL; less decisions in the hands of the ACTUAL business owner!!! Here is the relevant section from President Obama’s bill.

Also, check out: SEC. 376. FEDERAL AND STATE IMMUNITY where States sell out a Constitutional protection for federal money!!! (I’ve commented on this section of the bill within this section. I also have comments at the end.)

Judge for yourself:

Page 129-134 of the President’s supposed “Jobs” bill

SUBTITLE D – PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ON THE BASIS OF AN INDIVIDUAL’S STATUS AS UNEMPLOYED

SEC. 371. SHORT TITLE.

This subtitle may be cited as the ‘Fair Employment Opportunity Act of 2011’. (There’s one of President Obama’s favorite words—fair. Have you EVER heard him give an actual definition of his concept of fair? I haven’t!!! It seems to be “If I believe it is fair, then it MUST be fair!!!”—my addition)

SEC. 372. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

(a) Findings—Congress finds that denial of employment opportunities to individuals because of their status as unemployed is discriminatory (What nonsense!!!—my addition) and burdens commerce by—

(1) reducing personal consumption and undermining economic stability and growth;

(2) squandering human capital essential to the Nation’s economic vibrancy and growth;

(3) increasing demands for Federal and State unemployment insurance benefits, reducing trust fund assets, and leading to higher payroll taxes for employers, cuts in benefits for jobless workers, or both;

(4) imposing additional burdens on publicly funded health and welfare programs; and

(5) depressing income, property, and other tax revenues that the Federal Government, States, and localities rely on to support operations and institutions essential to commerce.

(b) Purposes—The purposes of this Act are—

(1) to prohibit employers and employment agencies from disqualifying an individual from employment opportunities because of that individual’s status as unemployed;

(2) to prohibit employers and employment agencies from publishing or posting any advertisement or announcement for an employment opportunity that indicates that an individual’s status as unemployed disqualifies that individual for the opportunity; and

(3) to eliminate the burdens imposed on commerce due to the exclusion of such individuals from employment.

SEC. 373. DEFINITIONS.

As used in this Act—

(1) the term ‘affected individual’ means any person who was subject to an unlawful employment practice solely because of that individual’s status as unemployed;

(2) the term ‘Commission’ means the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission;

(3) the term ‘employee’ means:

(A) an employee as defined in section 701(f) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e(f));

(B) a State employee to which section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b(a)(1)) applies;

(C) a covered employee, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301) or section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; or

(D) an employee or applicant to which section 717(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16(a)) applies;

(4) the term ‘employer’ means:

(A) a person engaged in an industry affecting commerce (as defined in section 701(h) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e(h)) who has 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year, and any agent of such a person, but does not include a bona fide private membership club that is exempt from taxation under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;

(B) an employing authority to which section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 applies;

(C) an employing office, as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 or section 411(c) of title 3, United States Code; or

(D) an entity to which section 717(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16(a)) applies;

(5) the term ‘employment agency’ means any person regularly undertaking with or without compensation to procure employees for an employer or to procure for individuals opportunities to work as employees for an employer and includes an agent of such a person, and any person who maintains an Internet website or print medium that publishes advertisements or announcements of openings in jobs for employees;

(6) the term ‘person’ has the meaning given the term in section 701(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e(a));

(7) the term ‘status as unemployed’, used with respect to an individual, means that the individual, at the time of application for employment or at the time of action alleged to violate this Act, does not have a job, is available for work and is searching for work.

SEC. 374. PROHIBITED ACTS.

(a) Employers—It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer to—

(1) publish in print, on the Internet, or in any other medium, an advertisement or announcement for an employee for any job that includes—

(A) any provision stating or indicating that an individual’s status as unemployed disqualifies the individual for any employment opportunity; or

(B) any provision stating or indicating that an employer will not consider or hire an individual for any employment opportunity based on that individual’s status as unemployed; or

(2) fail or refuse to consider for employment, or fail or refuse to hire, an individual as an employee because of the individual’s status as unemployed;

(3) direct or request that an employment agency take an individual’s status as unemployed into account to disqualify an applicant for consideration, screening, or referral for employment as an employee.

(b) Employment Agencies—It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employment agency to—

(1) publish, in print or on the Internet or in any other medium, an advertisement or announcement for any vacancy in a job, as an employee, that includes—

(A) any provision stating or indicating that an individual’s status as unemployed disqualifies the individual for any employment opportunity; or

(B) any provision stating or indicating that the employment agency or an employer will not consider or hire an individual for any employment opportunity based on that individual’s status as unemployed.

(2) screen, fail or refuse to consider, or fail or refuse to refer an individual for employment as an employee because of the individual’s status as unemployed;

(3) limit, segregate, or classify any individual in any manner that would limit or tend to limit the individual’s access to information about jobs, or consideration, screening, or referral for jobs, as employees, solely because of an individual’s status as unemployed.

(c) Interference With Rights, Proceedings or Inquiries—It shall be unlawful for any employer or employment agency to—

(1) interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of or the attempt to exercise, any right provided under this Act; or

(2) fail or refuse to hire, to discharge, or in any other manner to discriminate against any individual, as an employee, because such individual—

(A) opposed any practice made unlawful by this Act;

(B) has asserted any right, filed any charge, or has instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding, under or related to this Act;

(C) has given, or is about to give, any information in connection with any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this Act; or

(D) has testified, or is about to testify, in any inquiry or proceeding relating to any right provided under this Act.

(d) Construction—Nothing in this Act is intended to preclude an employer or employment agency from considering an individual’s employment history, or from examining the reasons underlying an individual’s status as unemployed, in assessing an individual’s ability to perform a job or in otherwise making employment decisions about that individual. Such consideration or examination may include an assessment of whether an individual’s employment in a similar or related job for a period of time reasonably proximate to the consideration of such individual for employment is job-related or consistent with business necessity.

(But what happens if the employer does this and the unemployed person disagrees? LAWSUIT!!!!!—my addition)

SEC. 375. ENFORCEMENT.

(a) Enforcement Powers—With respect to the administration and enforcement of this Act—

(1) the Commission shall have the same powers as the Commission has to administer and enforce—

(A) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.); or

(B) sections 302 and 304 of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b and 2000e-16c),

in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by such title, or by section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b(a)(1)), respectively;

(2) the Librarian of Congress shall have the same powers as the Librarian of Congress has to administer and enforce title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.) in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by such title;

(3) the Board (as defined in section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301)) shall have the same powers as the Board has to administer and enforce the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by section 201(a)(1) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 1311(a)(1));

(4) the Attorney General shall have the same powers as the Attorney General has to administer and enforce—

(A) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.); or

(B) sections 302 and 304 of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b and 2000e-16c);

in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by such title, or of section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b(a)(1)), respectively;

(5) the President, the Commission, and the Merit Systems Protection Board shall have the same powers as the President, the Commission, and the Board, respectively, have to administer and enforce chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code, in the case of an affected individual who would be covered by section 411 of such title; and

(6) a court of the United States shall have the same jurisdiction and powers as the court has to enforce—

(A) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.) in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such title;

(B) sections 302 and 304 of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b and 2000e-16c) in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of section 302(a)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b(a)(1));

(C) the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of section 201(a)(1) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 1311(a)(1)); and

(D) chapter 5 of title 3, United States Code, in the case of a claim alleged by such by such individual for a violation of section 411 of such title.133

(b) Procedures—The procedures applicable to a claim alleged by an individual for a violation of this Act are—

(1) the procedures applicable for a violation of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.) in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such title;

(2) the procedures applicable for a violation of section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b(a)

(1)) in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such section;

(3) the procedures applicable for a violation of section 201(a)(1) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1311(a)(1)) in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such section; and

(4) the procedures applicable for a violation of section 411 of title 3, United States Code, in the case of a claim alleged by such individual for a violation of such section.

(c) Remedies—

(1) In any claim alleging a violation of Section 374(a)(1) or 374(b)(1) of this Act, an individual, or any person acting on behalf of the individual as set forth in Section 375(a) of this Act, may be awarded, as appropriate:

(A) an order enjoining the respondent from engaging in the unlawful employment practice;

(B) reimbursement of costs expended as a result of the unlawful employment practice;

(C) an amount in liquidated damages not to exceed $1,000 for each day of the violation; and

(D) reasonable attorney’s fees (including expert fees) and costs attributable to the pursuit of a claim under this Act, except that no person identified in Section 103(a) of this Act shall be eligible to receive attorney’s fees.

(2) In any claim alleging a violation of any other subsection of this Act, an individual, or any person acting on behalf of the individual as set forth in Section 375(a) of this Act, may be awarded, as appropriate, the remedies available for a violation of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.), section 302(a)(1) of the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991 (42 U.S.C. 2000e-16b(a)(1)), section 201(a)(1) of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1311(a)(1)), and section 411 of title 3, United States Code, except that in a case in which wages, salary, employment benefits, or other compensation have not been denied or lost to the individual, damages may be awarded in an amount not to exceed $5,000.

SEC. 376. FEDERAL AND STATE IMMUNITY.

(a) Abrogation of State Immunity—A State shall not be immune under the 11th Amendment to the Constitution from a suit brought in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this Act.

(b) Waiver of State Immunity—

(1) IN GENERAL—

(A) WAIVER—A State’s receipt or use of Federal financial assistance for any program or activity of a State shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity, under the 11th Amendment to the Constitution or otherwise, to a suit brought by 134 an employee or applicant for employment of that program or activity under this Act for a remedy authorized under Section 375(c) of this Act.

(In short, if a State accepts money from the federal government for a program and hires under that program, the State AUTOMATICALLY accepts being sued in a federal court for alleged “unemployed” discrimination. Which basically means the State is selling away its Constitutional protect for money. Honestly, I’ve NEVER seen or heard of such a provision before NOW!!!

Amendment XI says: “The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit in law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State.”

Thus, an unemployed illegal immigrant could sue a State in a federal court if he alleges “unemployed” discrimination.

Of course, as we know, Constitutionally all federal cases where a State is a party MUST begin in the United States Supreme Court. Also, as we know, this DOES NOT happen. In practice, almost all cases where a State is a party begin in an inferior federal court—specifically, federal district courts!—my addition)

(B) DEFINITION—In this paragraph, the term ‘program or activity’ has the meaning given the term in section 606 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-4a).

(2) EFFECTIVE DATE—With respect to a particular program or activity, paragraph (1) applies to conduct occurring on or after the day, after the date of enactment of this Act, on which a State first receives or uses Federal financial assistance for that program or activity.

(c) Remedies Against State Officials—An official of a State may be sued in the official capacity of the official by any employee or applicant for employment who has complied with the applicable procedures of this Act, for relief that is authorized under this Act.

(d) Remedies Against the United States and the States—Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, in an action or administrative proceeding against the United States or a State for a violation of this Act, remedies (including remedies at law and in equity) are available for the violation to the same extent as such remedies would be available against a non-governmental entity.

SEC. 377. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAWS.

This Act shall not invalidate or limit the rights, remedies, or procedures available to an individual claiming discrimination prohibited under any other Federal law or regulation or any law or regulation of a State or political subdivision of a State.

SEC. 378. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Act, or the application of the provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this Act and the application of the provision to any other person or circumstances shall not be affected by the invalidity.

SEC. 379. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act and shall not apply to conduct occurring before the effective date.”

Another instance of you’ve got to read and pass the bill to know what’s in the bill?

My original post for these two “jobs” bills was Saturday, September 17, 2011 and was entitled “Two Jobs Bills, A Poll, and a Petition.”

2011-09-20T03:08:00.002-05:00

Ann Coulter Attacks Leftist “Compassion!”

“So A Comatose Guy Walks Into A Bar ...
by Ann Coulter
09/14/2011

Liberals are on their high horses about a single audience member at CNN’s Republican debate whom they believe wanted a hypothetical man without health insurance in a hypothetical coma to die—hypothetically.

(Democrats want people in comas to die only when they are not hypothetical but real, like Terry Schiavo.)

I concur with the audience member who shouted ‘Yes!’ This has nothing to do with any actual people in comas—the people Democrats want to kill—it’s just a big ‘screw you’ to the moderator.

Following up on Brian Williams’ showboating questions at last week’s Republican debate about the execution of the innocent and starving children with distended stomachs, this week, CNN's Wolf Blitzer launched his question about an imaginary comatose man without health insurance.

As Representative Ron Paul began to discuss the pitfalls of collectivism, Blitzer kept interrupting him, concluding with, ‘But Congressman, are you saying that society should just let him die?’

That’s when an audience member yelled out ‘Yes!’— demanded a Homeland Security Department be created because their husbands died.

Normal people are sick of liberals’ emotional stories that play to soccer moms, but always seem to pave the way for disastrous social policies that benefit only left-wing special-interest groups.

Whenever liberals start loftily insisting on our obligation to our fellow man with these tear-jerkers, you know some heinous public policy is coming. As soon as the dust settles, you won’t see any innocent victims being helped, only trial lawyers, government employees and other Democratic constituencies.

Obama campaigned for his national health care bill with a sad story about a campaign supporter who died of breast cancer soon after his election because—he said—she couldn’t afford health insurance, so she didn’t get a breast cancer scan in time to stop the disease.

He somberly told embarrassed audiences: ‘She insisted she is going to be buried in an Obama T-shirt.’ (As it looks like we all will, unless we get a new president next year.)

Apart from the fact that free breast cancer screening was available right in his supporter’s hometown of St. Louis, she undoubtedly would have been able to afford excellent health insurance ... except the government outlawed affordable health insurance.

Thanks to accumulated government mandates on insurance companies at that time (And expanding now under the Obamacare take over of healthcare by the federal government!—my addition), imposed by both the state and federal government, Obama’s Missouri supporter was allowed to buy health insurance only provided it covered: chiropractors, speech therapists, hearing therapists, psychologists, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists (Missouri), as well as mental health benefits, unlimited hospital stays for newborns and mothers, and reconstructive surgery after mastectomy (federal).

When starting her own business and struggling to make ends meet, the Obama supporter might have been better served by a cheaper policy that covered only, say, actual medical problems.

But the government didn’t permit her that option. Obama’s poster-child for government-run health insurance was a victim of government-micromanaged health insurance. (What’s new!!! Take away competition and you increase costs!!! Period! Take away consumer choice and you increase costs!!! Period!—my addition)

It would be as if the government prohibited us from buying cars unless they were Lexus SUVs, fully loaded with every possible option.

Then, when most Americans couldn’t afford to buy a car, the Democrats could demand we pass ‘ObamaCar.’ (A two passenger, three wheeled, electricity driven box of plastic!!!—my addition) Wolf could have asked: ‘A healthy 30-year-old young man decides, ‘I'm not going to spend $100,000 or $200,000 for a car because, you know, I don’t need it.’ But something terrible happens, all of a sudden he needs it. Who’s going to pay if he needs a car to escape a hurricane, for example? Who pays for that?’

Why are the only two options always a behemoth government program or the guy dies? (They are the only two options the left allows!!!—my addition)

The subject is a baby kitten, but the real beneficiaries are the people with great government jobs, fantastic pensions, long vacations, and self-paced and self-evaluated working environments.

As for Brian Williams’ grandstandy question to Governor Rick Perry about Texas’ execution rate (‘Have you struggled to sleep at night with the idea that any one of those might have been innocent?’): There is no credible evidence that a single innocent person has been executed in this country since at least 1950.

There is, however, a lot of evidence that innocent people have been killed when murderers were not executed.

Indeed, one of the most infamous cases of a former death row inmate being released and then killing again comes from Texas. Kenneth McDuff had been given three death sentences for kidnapping and murdering three teenagers, repeatedly raping one.

But he was sprung from prison after the Supreme Court invalidated the death penalty in 1972 (Which was an Unconstitutional decision!!!—my addition) and then Texas began releasing inmates to relieve prison overcrowding. McDuff went on to kill more than a dozen people, provably eight more. He was finally executed by Governor George Bush in 1998, two decades after his post-death row rape and murder spree began.

Someone ought to calculate the carnage liberals foisted on this country beginning in the late-‘60s with their ‘compassionate’ approach to rapists and serial killers like McDuff—consequences that l to run the numbers.

Regarding Williams’ baby seal question about starving children in Texas with distended stomachs: No one is starving in this country. The only bloated stomach problem affecting America’s poor is a medical condition known as ‘obesity.’ (Ouch!!! But too true!—my addition)

According to the General Accounting Office, in 2008, the federal government had 18 separate food programs that spent $62.5 billion each year to feed the poor. And that was before the Food Stamp President assumed office.

I would venture to guess that the only children in America who have ever suffered from kwashiorkor, the condition that causes distended bellies, were victims of child abuse—at the hands of the sort of monsters Williams is so opposed to executing.

People aren’t buying the left’s emotional appeals about imaginary victims anymore. The audience member’s ‘Yes!’ was a way of laughing in the moderators’ faces for trying to pull that [nonsense] (My substitution of a word sometimes considered to be vulgar—my addition.).”

I certainly hope she is right that the voting public is no longer falling for the left’s distortions, hypothetical examples, and outright lies. The goal of the left is not to help people! The goal of the left is control, control, control through the federal government! Control through any means possible!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-19T03:16:00.002-05:00

NASA and the Department of Education—the New Propaganda Agencies of the Federal Government and the Obama Regime; Your Tax Dollars at work!

I’m slowly trying to clean out my mailbox. I am now up to January of this year for e-mails in the box! This one I had to post. It’s another example of the corruption of the Obama Administration!

From: 9/12 Project

“NASA Targets American Children With New ‘Global Warming’ Hoax Propaganda Website
Posted by Jared Law on January 26, 2011

Yet another example of the radical left’s efforts to brainwash our children into buying into the Global Warming Hoax, and the resultant ‘Economic Justice’ (Socialism/Communism/Fascism) they are foisting upon the American people, courtesy of YOUR TAX DOLLARS and the Barack Hussein Obama Regime (not to mention the 111th Congress)!

You definitely want to see this. If you have children (or grandchildren) attending Government Indoctrination Centers, i.e. Public Schools, you may wish to take this as a reminder to talk to your children about what they’re learning with respect to Global Warming/Climate Change, and what they think about it. Then set them straight if they need it!

This is about the fight for America’s future. Today’s children will become tomorrow’s leaders. This sort of garbage has fully infiltrated schools in every state. We MUST stay on top of this, and STOP IT ASAP!

From: The Blaze

“NASA TARGETS ‘CLIMATE KIDS’ WITH NEW GLOBAL WARMING WEBSITE
Posted on January 24, 2011 at 9:12pm by Meredith Jessup

NASA, the government agency that put a man on the moon and sent robots to Mars, is turning its focus around and working on spreading information among the public about the earth’s apparent impending doom. A new agency website dubbed ‘Climate Kids’

http://climate.nasa.gov/kids/index.cfm

Has ‘NASA’s eyes on the earth.’ (Is this why we scrapped the shuttle program?—my addition)

The website specifically targets young kids with games, movies, and other interactive tools that present debated theories as facts. For instance:

5) Earth has been getting warmer—and fast.

6) Humans are causing this warming. (What!!! Al Gore is now in charge of NASA!!!—my addition)

Additionally, the website tells kids that dinosaurs are in their gas tanks and that polar bears are dying as a result. ClimateQuotes.com reports:

‘These are obviously two very contentious points with only one side presented. First, they claim that:

The planet is warming up fast–faster than at any time scientists know about from their studies of Earth’s entire history.’

This is flatly untrue. Remember this graphic from the BBC Phil Jones interview?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8511670.stm

The trend of recent warming is practically identical to two previous trends. Their second claim, ‘Humans are causing this warming’ is made without bothering to allude to any uncertainty. Even the IPCC only gives a 90% and says ‘very likely’. Saying ‘It is very likely that humans are causing this warming’ at least lets the little tykes know it isn’t an absolute scientific fact (because it isn’t).

The site also tackles issues like the greenhouse effect, effects on wildlife (like the polar bear), ocean acidification, and offers kids advice to answer the question, ‘What can we do to help?’ (Stop using this website!!! Stop being indoctrinated by the left!!!—my addition)

NASA recommends kid plant trees to help save the planet and shows a picture of First Lady Michelle Obama doing her part. (Does the same website show her jetting to all parts of the globe for vacations on the government’s dime?—my addition)

The site also encourages kids to get their parents to buy new CFL light bulbs and purchase reusable grocery bags to cut down on waste. (The picture of the suggested reusable bag is quite telling, no?)

(The bag as pictured is one of those cloth bags one can purchase at grocery stores. The bag is green in color and on it is the following inscription: “My reusable bag makes me better than you.” WHAT!!! What happened to equality!—my addition)

“Climate Kids” also suggests kids do simple things like save water, unplug ‘electricity vampires’ and ride a bike (With their helmet on, of course!—my addition) instead of taking a car.

But if kids want to make a real difference, NASA recommends they grow up to work in a ‘green career.’ (Right! And be unemployed!!!—my addition)

‘You can help to solve climate change problems and challenges. These are the exciting careers of the future. They range from designing satellites for NASA to fixing wind-energy generators to planning drought-tolerant landscapes for homes and parks. Many of the possible careers haven’t even been thought of yet. You could invent your own career!’ (Do they mean be an entrepreneur?!—my addition)

The ‘Climate Kids’ website also has a designated section for educators where NASA offers ‘climate-related activities for the classroom’ and ‘resources on climate change’ from the U.S. Department of Education.

ClimateQuotes asks the obvious question: ‘Why do we need federal agencies to create programs which educate children about climate change?’ (Really!!! And you know teachers will use them because then they won’t have to create their own!—my addition)

‘Even if we ignore that question and accept the role of federal agencies as educators, we still are left with a completely one-sided presentation. There is no mention in the NASA site of uncertainties. There is practically no timescale presented to give context. The site urges children to pick certain ‘green’ careers over others. The positives of renewable energy are praised, with no mention of the drawbacks. Whether or not you believe this site should even exist (with taxpayer funding), certainly we can all agree the issues presented need to be balanced. There is no balance on the NASA Climate Kids website. I’d wager that if all references to NASA were removed, the site would be indistinguishable from an environmentalist site.’

Good use of taxpayer dollars? You decide. (I have already!—my addition)

On a related note, using kids to spread talking points on climate change and a new ‘green’-driven economy is not new. 1Sky Campaign, an organization supported by a number environmentalist ‘allies’ such as former President Bill Clinton and former White House green jobs czar Van Jones, has also used children to highlight its own political message:”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBNqQBMmC6g&feature=player_embedded

Children as “Global Warming” experts! What nonsense!!! They sound like actors to me!

Let NASA know what you think. http://climate.nasa.gov/kids/feedback/

My submission:

Who is paying for this NONSENSE? Oh, that’s right. I am!!! Try reading the Bible.

“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” Genesis 8: 22 (NIV)

Man caused global warming is total, absolute, utter NONSENSE!!! Your scare tactics and propaganda are despicable!!! Thankfully, voters are learning the truth!

From: “Reply by Benjamin XXXXXXXX on January 26, 2011 at 9:05pm

Good call Ted. I sent them the following comment:

This site delivers unfounded theories based on proven falsified data as irrefutable fact and gives zero acknowledgement to the fact that human knowledge of such massive natural processes is not only extremely limited, but in this case skewed by those with a vested interest in convincing the populace at large that we are ‘destroying the Earth’, thereby fostering an unhealthy and undeserved self-loathing guilt. While no reasonable person can argue against conservation of natural resources, the delivery of the provably false THEORY of Anthropomorphic Global Warming as undeniable FACT to CHILDREN is morally reprehensible and I am disgusted that my tax dollars are being wasted to indoctrinate children into the garbage spewed by the likes of Al Gore, a proven liar, hypocrite, and morally bankrupt politician.

The core mission of NASA is not to shill for those with an agenda, it is to seek knowledge of our universe, including our planet. You have sold out. You should remove this website immediately and get back to the real work that your administration was founded to do.”

The website, of course, is still up and still spewing forth its garbage!

Watch these videos!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKrd0TbsJMY&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFgyjlStBYQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SME_YJgZbIQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7O4VTe9pxM&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz31WqMBuZc&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2qVNK6zFgE&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdIaoAkYCxQ&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy2VBTKTFt8&feature=player_embedded

This video is over 1 hour long!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ-1iL9g8nU

OK This next one goes back into 2010. What can I say?

From: 9/12 Project

“U.S. Education Secretary Vows to Make American Children ‘Good Environmental Citizens’ (Which, of course, is NOT his responsibility—my addition)

Posted by Jared Law on September 24, 2010

Yet another reason why all who can, should pull their children out of the Government Indoctrination System ... er ... ‘Public Education System.’ No government of a free people should have the sort of control over curriculum and environment that the United States Government has. It’s dictatorial, tyrannical, call it what you will. It is immoral and we should demand that the Government get out of the child indoctrination business.

For those who cannot, as well as those who can, we should all unite to get the Government out of the indoctrination ... er ... education business. There is nothing more dangerous to our future than a bunch of ‘progressives’ teaching our kids their twisted version of right vs. wrong, their twisted morals, their twisted worldview.

‘Progressives’ in education are like foreign enemy agents willing to target our children. Progressivism is the cancer, and it must be cut out of America’s schools!

Here’s the story:

From: http://www.cnsnews.com/

“U.S. Education Secretary Vows to Make American Children ‘Good Envir ...

‘Today, I promise you that under my leadership, the Department of Education will be a committed partner in the national effort to build a more environmentally literate and responsible society,’ said Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Thursday, September 23, 2010
By Nicholas Ballasy

(CNSNews.com)—U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan vowed on Tuesday that his department would work to make American children into ‘good environmental citizens’ through federally subsidized school programs beginning as early as kindergarten that teach children about climate change and prepare them ‘to contribute to the workforce through green jobs.’ (Our tax dollars being used to indoctrinate our children into believing NONSENSE!!!—my addition)

‘Right now, in the second decade of the 21st century, preparing our children to be good environmental citizens is some of the most important work any of us can do. It’s work that will serve future generations—and quite literally sustain our world,’ Duncan said at the Education Department’s ‘Sustainability Education Summit: Citizenship and Pathways for a Green Economy.’ (An obscene comment!!! Even for an Obamacrat!!!!!—my addition)

‘This week’s sustainability summit represents the first time that the Department is taking a taking a leadership role in the work of educating the next generation of green citizens and preparing them to contribute to the workforce through green jobs,’ said Duncan. (Unfortunately for you, it’s not your responsibility to “educate” our children and it IS Unconstitutional!!!—my addition)

‘President Obama has made clean, renewable energy a priority because, as he says, it’s the best way to ‘truly transform our economy, to protect our security, and save our planet.’ (LIAR! LIAR!! LIAR!!!—my addition)

‘Educators have a central role in this. A well educated citizen knows that we must not act in this generation in ways that endanger the next,’ (You mean by running up a trillion dollar plus deficit every year for three years?—my addition) said Duncan. ‘They teach students about how the climate is changing. They explain the science behind climate change and how we can change our daily practices to help save the planet. They have a role in preparing students for jobs in the green economy.’ (Does he actually believe this garbage! This is garbage that needs to be taken to the trash heap of insane ideas!!!—my addition)

‘Historically,’ Duncan said, ‘the Department of Education hasn’t been doing enough to drive the sustainability movement, and today, I promise that we will be a committed partner in the national effort to build a more environmentally literate and responsible society.’ (Save us from these people!!!—my addition)

‘I want my department to help advance the sustainability movement through education,’ he said.

Duncan explained that the funding for this environmental education will come through a new initiative of the Department of Education called the ‘Blueprint for Reform.’ (Blueprint for Destruction”—my addition)

‘The president has proposed $265 million for this program in his fiscal 2011 budget,’ said Duncan. ‘These grants will support subjects such as the arts, foreign languages, history, and civics—all of which receive funding under current Education Department programs.

Because we recognize the importance education plays in the sustainability movement, these grants also will support environmental education.’

Duncan said that his department's ‘Blueprint for Reform’ envisions environmental education being incorporated into so-called ‘STEM’ classes (‘science, technology, engineering and mathematics’) for students as young as kindergarten. (Get the federal government out of education NOW!!!—my addition)

‘These projects have the prospect to build the science of sustainability into the curriculum, starting in kindergarten and extending until the students graduate high school,’ said Duncan.”

Arne Duncan was the CEO of the failing/failed Chicago Public School system until called by Barack Hussein Obama to be the new Secretary of Education. Talk about an extreme example of “The Peter Principle!!!” He managed to roar past his normal level of incompetence to a new, higher level of incompetence thanks to a promotion from Barack Hussein Obama!

This is one of a number of reasons why I, as a former teacher and elected school board member, now advise Christians to home educate their children or, at least, get them into private schools where the federal government is less likely to corrupt them morally and educationally!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-17T05:38:00.002-05:00

Two Jobs Bills, A Poll, and a Petition

From: http://gohmert.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=260056

“Representative Gohmert Introduces the American Jobs Act of 2011
September 14, 2011

Washington—Representative Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today after introducing the ‘American Jobs Act of 2011’ which will create jobs by taking the corporate tax rate to zero.

‘We have heard a lot of rhetoric about job creation from President Obama over the last several days. After waiting to see what the President would actually put into legislative language, and then waiting to see if anybody would actually introduce the President’s bill in the House, today I took the initiative and introduced the ‘American Jobs Act of 2011.’ It is a very simple bill, which will eliminate the corporate tax which serves as a tariff that our American companies pay on goods they produce here in America.

This bill will actually create jobs in America. Right now, American manufacturing jobs are shipped overseas. What is really insidious about this tax is that corporate taxes are paid by the consumer—built in to the cost of the good or service. Corporate taxes are paid for by people in the form of lower wages to American workers and less money paid out in dividends in everything from 401K retirement accounts and to those who would risk their capital in business ventures. This type of capital investment is where jobs come from.

Unlike President Obama’s bill, which clocks in at 155 pages, the ‘American Jobs Act’ is only two pages. The American people want to see jobs and economic growth and this bill guarantees that outcome. America would instantly become a safe haven for businesses resulting in an explosion in revenue increases. If we really want to create jobs and grow the economy, we must pass ‘The American Jobs Act’ now.”

To view a copy of the bill, click here.

http://gohmert.house.gov/uploadedfiles/gohmert_american_jobs_act.pdf

Congressman Louie Gohmert is the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, Louie was elected to three terms as District Judge in Smith County, Texas. He also served as Chief Justice of Texas’12th Court of Appeals.”

Congressman Gohmert’s American Jobs Bill is 2 pages long and does something that is economically sound—ends the corporate income tax. Now, we need a bill to end the federal income tax on business income on partnerships and individuals until and unless that income is distributed to the owners—as long as the money is business money it is not taxed. That way, these business owners too can develop business reserves to use for business purposes.

In contrast, President Obama’s bill by the same name is much longer and will hurt the economy rather than help it! By definition, it is only a transfer of money from taxpayers to the government. Then, the government spends the money instead of the individual taxpayers. The government determines where the money is spent—to help people who support Obama—instead of the individual taxpayers themselves determining where the money is spent.

Transfers of money do NOT create new, additional jobs. The transfers just create different types of jobs—in President Obama’s proposal, primarily jobs for teachers, construction workers, and MORE federal government bureaucrats. Just what we need to get the economy growing again, more federal government employees!? More federal government employees does NOTHING to increase the PRODUCTIVITY of the American economy! How much of the transferred money will be used to increase the size, control, and power of the federal government?

From: http://www.grassfire.net/

“Grassfire Nation Update

The White House released the printed version of President Obama’s new $450 billion Stimulus program (all 196 pages) and as expected it includes tax increases. So, in addition to hundreds of billions of dollars in new government spending, President Obama is now proposing to raise taxes.

QUICK POLL on Obama Stimulus Days ago, Grassfire Nation launched a ‘Quick Poll’ on the new Obama Stimulus. Already, more than 50,000 citizens have responded.

Grassfire is preparing to deliver the results to President Obama and Congress EARLY NEXT WEEK. The poll very simply asks: ‘Do you SUPPORT or OPPOSE the new Obama Stimulus plan?’ If you want your voice to be included in the Quick Poll results that will be delivered next week, go here to register whether you SUPPORT or OPPOSE this new Obama stimulus plan:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=50286&RID=32657923

Also, we have included a link to the entire 196-page Obama Stimulus plan so you can download and see for yourself what the President is proposing. Go here to access that link:

http://www.grassfire.net/r.asp?u=50286&RID=32657923

Public response in the next two weeks will likely decide the outcome of this latest debate on the size and scope of government. Thank you for letting your voice be heard.

Grassfire Nation”

The direct link to the proposed bill is:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/legislative/reports/american-jobs-act.pdf

From: Liberty Counsel Action

http://www.lc.org/

“Mathew Staver, Chairman Liberty Counsel Action

Last Thursday, President Obama announced the creation of his so-called ‘jobs bill’ called The American Jobs Act of 2011. Since then, in his public statements, the President has called on Congress to ‘Pass this Bill Now’ (Without the normal Congressional hearings and debate? It has taken two plus years to propose this “new” plan, and he wants it passed instantaneously!!!—my addition) over 100 times! We are rallying tens of thousands of Liberty Counsel Action team members to counteract this bullying and to tell Congress, ‘Pass this Bill—Never!’ Please take a moment to read my urgent message below—Mat.

What has changed since the abysmal failure of President Obama’s first two stimulus packages—spending over a trillion dollars and plunging America into almost $15 trillion dollars in debt? The answer is—much has changed, but not for the better! In an insightful article published by ‘American Thinker’ author Chad Stafko reveals some very disturbing statistics:

‘In less than 1,000 days as chief executive of the United States, President Obama's failed policies and initiatives have resulted in a dizzying array of dismal economic statistics ...

Government dependence, which is defined as the percentage of persons receiving one or more federal benefit payments, is at a staggering 47%, its highest level in American history, while 21 million households are reliant on food stamps. In fact, government spending on food stamps in 2010 ($68 billion) was double what it was in 2007, with the 2011 figure likely to be even higher.

According to the August employment report from the Department of Labor, the nation’s unemployment rate remained at 9.1% with a total of zero jobs added to the economy during the month. Those are the official unemployment rates. The real unemployment rate, as it is sometimes referred to, rose to a seasonally adjusted 16.2% in August.

These woeful economic figures have come during a time in which we have experienced the most government involvement in the economy since the days of FDR and government spending without parallel in our nation’s history.

Now, President Obama has said he wants to spend hundreds of billions of dollars more to stimulate the economy. The American people can’t take much more.’ (Can’t afford ANY more of this!!!—my addition)

No thinking American can endorse Obama’s ‘jobs bill.’ Mr. President, we have already seen you spend, and spend, and spend ... and plummet our country into insurmountable debt without ANY verifiable economic or jobs recovery.

That’s why Liberty Counsel Action is calling on every concerned American to sign our ‘Pass this Bill—Never!’ petition to Congress. We are also calling for a step in the right direction to rein in government spending, exercise fiscal restraint, and create more accountability!

I believe this petition will rally many tens of thousands of concerned citizens who are fed up with the state of the American economy ... while incompetent (and one has to wonder if they’re not willfully destructive) leaders and presidential appointees steer this country closer to a colossal financial meltdown with yet another $447 billion stimulus plan!

I urge you to join us in telling Congress, ‘Pass this Bill—Never!’

Click here to read and sign the petition:

http://www.lcaction.org/r.asp?u=50322&RID=32657923

In less than three years, President Obama, his leftist administration, and collaborators in Congress have turned our nation from an economic ‘super power’ with an AAA credit rating into a socialist state with a rapidly declining middle class. That is not an overstatement! Remember the ‘shovel ready’ jobs that the earlier stimulus was intended to fund? Then you probably also remember that the President later smirked about that phrase and recanted in an economic forum, saying, ‘Shovel-ready was not as ... uh ... shovel-ready as we expected.’ Do you recall that the $787 billion ‘Stimulus One’ was partially earmarked for repairs to bridges, roads, and infrastructure? President Obama has said repeatedly his latest jobs bill is needed for bridges, roads and infrastructure! Does he actually think we can’t remember what he said just two years ago?

The plain fact is, this bill does nothing to address the major obstacle to American employment—government bureaucracy, regulation, and intrusion in the private sector.

In fact, according to the Heritage Foundation, 75 major new regulations that have cost U.S. businesses more than 40 billion dollars have been passed since Barack Obama first took office! President Obama’s plan does nothing to prevent jobs from going overseas into cheaper labor markets ...

It does nothing to address unfair trade practices, which hamper American business from competing in global markets ...

And it does nothing to address the mountains of regulations imposed by overzealous government agencies that are killing American business!

NOW is the time to stand for REAL change! Right now, fiscal conservatives in Congress are in position to bring about economic policy changes with lasting effects.

Liberty Counsel Action believes that rejecting Obama’s latest jobs/stimulus plan is putting another crucial piece of the fiscal restraint puzzle into place. We want to deliver tens and tens of thousands of these petitions to our elected officials in Congress as soon as possible.

In fact, I believe we can assemble 50,000 signed petitions within the next week if you and other concerned Americans will forward this message to as many of your like-minded friends as possible!

Click here now to read and sign the ‘Pass this Bill—Never!’ petition that will be sent to Congress on behalf of tens of thousands of Americans:

http://www.lcaction.org/r.asp?u=50322&RID=32657923

We MUST continue to be a strong voice for fiscal conservatism and stop Congress and the President from turning this ill-advised stimulus package into yet another liberal fiscal disaster!

Please help put America on sound financial footing so that our children and grandchildren can enjoy the liberty our forefathers fought, bled, and died to provide to their progeny!

God bless you,

Mathew Staver, Chairman Liberty Counsel Action”

From: http://www.lcaction.org/r.asp?u=50322&RID=32657923

“We, the undersigned citizens, demand that Congress reject President Obama’s proposed bill, ‘The American Jobs Act of 2011.’ Do NOT pass this bill!

Congress must break the cycle of fiscal insanity, failed stimulus packages, out-of-control government spending and borrowing, and printing ever more currency, thus devaluing the dollar.

It’s time for the government to get out of the way of American businesses and for both management and labor to cooperatively create a healthier environment for business growth and American productivity.

We insist that Congress stand firm and commit to saving our country from financial ruin and collapse. Spending massive amounts on programs of questionable value and then ‘backfilling’ new revenue (read, ‘raising taxes’) is NOT the way to create new jobs!

We urge you to reject ‘The American Jobs Act of 2011.’”

One of the bridges that President Obama claims will be replaced by this new bill has it’s own website at:

http://www.replacethebridgenow.com/

A letter to the editor in PDF form about the delays in replacing the bridge is to be found here:

http://replacethebridgenow.com/basnight.pdf

Note the following:

1) The letter was written in 2006.

2) The letter writer advocates a “short” bridge and money for it has already been allocated. (I read elsewhere that the short bridge would be over a mile plus long.)

3) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a federal government agency, wants a 17 mile long bridge that would cost over twice as much.

4) The project has been on hold for about 15 years, in part, because of this disagreement about the length and cost of the bridge!

5) The federal government’s “solution” according to the letter writer is contrary to the will of the people of North Carolina.

Our federal government’s tax dollars at work!!! And President Barack Hussein Obama wants MORE federal money for MORE of the same!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-16T05:57:00.002-05:00

Petition to Define the Beginning of Life at Conception

Three comments before the Petition:

1) Watch this video!

Is she saying: “All of this for a white flag?” If she is, does she not know that cameras are everywhere at such an event?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W5xDBxE_0w&feature=player_embedded

For another opinion of what she said:

http://www.thenationalpatriot.com/?p=1789

Glen Beck talked about this for the first ½ hour of his program. One of his staff members said he could read lips. He thought she said: “Look at how they fold that flag.”

2) I heard on WGN’s noon news yesterday that Illinois has a program to help those who may lose their house because of nonpayment of the mortgage. According to WGN, the program is for low and modern income home owners who owe up to ½ million dollars on their mortgage.

My question is: What is the State’s definition of low and moderate incomes if they can have a mortgage of up to ½ million dollars!!! The once standard for a mortgage was 2½ times yearly income. For a ½ million dollar mortgage that would be a yearly income of $200,000!!! Is that low and moderate income!!!

3) Don’t Forget the Vernon Robinson fund raising:

“MACHINE GUN SOCIAL

Here are the details:
Monday, September 26, 2011
6:30 PM

at the new Indoor Firing Range at Eagle Guns,
3789 Roberta Church Road SW, Concord, NC 28027

For $50 per person, you will have the privilege of firing a magazine of a fully-automatic submachine gun (generously made available by Class 3 license holder Rob Peetz of Repent Arms)

Door prize of a new AR-15, provided by Eagle Guns

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!”

https://secure.yourpatriot.com/ou/borders/1022/968/eventsignup.aspx

From: http://www.americans4life.org/

“Dear Concerned American,

The unborn.

They need protection.

If you don’t believe that innocent, defenseless babies still in the womb are worthy or your time and effort to protect, then I know this email won’t change your heart.

But if you, like me, hold the belief that the life of an unborn child is precious, then I hope you will take the next few minutes to read this email and hopefully sign the Americans for Life petition.

You see, almost 4,000 babies are aborted every day in America ... over 1 MILLION defenseless lives ended each year.

This has to stop.

That’s why Americans for Life and their Committee to Save 1 Million are rallying support for a Life at Conception Act.

The Life at Conception Act gives legal recognition to what you and I already know—unborn children are living humans with the same right to life as you and me.

Ironically, this legal way to stop abortion in America is within the very Roe v. Wade ruling that overturned state laws against abortion back in 1973. (This statement is true!!!—my addition)

The Court noted if Congress ever declared that life begins at conception then unborn babies would have the protections of the U.S. Constitution.

[The Supreme Court said that if life DID begin at conception (Which, of course, it does!) then, naturally, these unborn babies WOULD BE protected by the Constitution. Then, the same court said that the court did NOT know when life begins (Which means they are uneducated because I was taught life begins at conception in my freshman high school biology class. Which, of course, is true since if no interference occurs after conception a human baby is born EVERY time. If conception does not occur, a human baby IS NEVER born every time. DUH!!!) and therefore the Court decided on the side of MURDERING unborn babies. Every member of that court and every court thereafter IS and WILL BE held accountable for their decision!!!—my addition]

The Life at Conception Act does exactly this.

But to pass the Life at Conception Act, it will take an outpouring of support from pro-life Americans like you.

So please give a few minutes of your time to help Americans for Life move closer towards passing a Life at Conception Act by signing the Committee to Save 1 Million petition prepared for you.

http://www.americans4life.org/aflrppetition.aspx?pid=hf2l

And after you sign your petition, I hope you will chip in $10, $25 or more to help Americans for Life grow the Committee to Save 1 Million.

Your petition is important, but without your financial support, the Committee to Save 1 Million may fall short of rallying enough Americans to pass a Life at Conception Act.

You see, even with your financial support this is going to be a tough fight.

The ‘choice’ fanatics will not easily give up their right to abortion and Planned Parenthood and other abortion agencies know their nearly $1 billion-a-year business will dry up if they are no longer able to end the lives of unborn children.

Unfortunately, many of my colleagues in Congress just still aren’t sure Americans are serious about ending abortion.

You see, D.C. tends to have a short-term memory, only remembering the last crowd who shouted the loudest.

To counter this problem, the Committee to Save 1 Million will send a message so clear that only the most stubborn Congressman will be able to ignore our plea to save the unborn.

And the Committee to Save 1 Million will keep up the fight until a Life at Conception Act is passed, no matter how long the battle.

So please, click here to sign the Americans for Life Committee to Save 1 Million petition right away.

http://www.americans4life.org/aflrppetition.aspx?pid=hf2l

And if you can, please chip in $10 or $15 or more to Americans for Life to help them spread word of the Committee to Save 1 Million.

While defending Life at Conception in Congress is important, the fight to save the unborn won’t take place at just the federal level.

Americans for Life has a plan to push for Life at Conception Acts at the state level as well.

And while they’re at it, defunding Planned Parenthood (Planned MURDERHOOD—my addition) and the abortion funding in ObamaCare is a priority too.

Pro-Life Americans may not be able to force President Obama to sign any pro-life legislation, but they sure can make sure funding for abortion is removed from legislation that he is likely to sign to keep the government running.

Which gives pro-life advocates a great opportunity in this new political climate.

And to make this happen, Americans for Life plans to launch a massive campaign that includes TV and radio ads, phone calls, emails, and faxes, you name it.

Washington will be flooded with the pro-life message.

That’s why your contribution—even just chipping in $10 or $25—is so important.

But regardless of the recent election, this will be a long and hard battle.

I’ve never been one to step down from a tough fight, especially when it comes to the unborn.

I’m in this for the long haul.

Are you?

So please, if you really are committed to the protection of unborn, innocent lives, please take just a minute of your time to sign the Committee to Save 1 Million’s petition.

Click here to sign the Americans for Life Committee to Save 1 Million petition right away

http://www.americans4life.org/aflrppetition.aspx?pid=hf2l

Americans for Life is funded solely by the generosity of pro-life Americans who are willing to sacrifice financially to fight for the unborn.

Please consider chipping in $25 to Americans for Life.

If $25 is too much, even a donation of $10 will help. Every dollar counts in this fight.

Of course, if you can and want to contribute more, Americans for Life will be careful stewards of your trust.

Your donation will allow Americans for Life to reach hundreds of thousands of Americans to join the Committee to Save 1 Million.

By signing the Committee to Save 1 Million's petition, Americans for Life will send your voice directly to your Representative and Senators demanding they stand up for the unborn and do everything in their power to pass a Life at Conception Act.

Innocent babies are being killed every day in our nation.

Americans for Life is here to help put an end to it.

Will you take a stand with us?

Can I count on you?

Click here to take our petition right away.

http://www.americans4life.org/aflrppetition.aspx?pid=hf2l

Sincerely,

Dr. Rand Paul,
United States Senator (R-KY)

P.S. Innocent unborn babies are being killed everyday and need our protection.”

From: http://www.americans4life.org/aflrppetition.aspx?pid=hf2l

The Life Petition:

“Whereas: It is a scientific fact that human life begins at conception; and

Whereas: Innocent, defenseless human life still growing in the womb must receive full legal protection; and

Whereas: The Life at Conception Act enshrines into the United States Constitution that unborn children are Human Beings with the same God-given rights as the rest of us;

Therefore: I urge you to support the Life at Conception Act at every step of the way and use every power at your disposal to make sure it becomes the law of the land.”

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-15T05:37:00.002-05:00

North Carolina Congressional District 8—Republican Candidate Gun Fund Raiser

Watch this video!

Is she saying: “All of this for a flag?” If she is, does she not know that cameras are everywhere at such an event?

This was not my intended post for today. Sounds familiar doesn’t it. However, it is time sensitive and I wanted to post it immediately.

Vernon Robinson is the first candidate of 2012 that I am officially supporting. On his issues page, I agree with his position on every issue listed. However, one is, as far as I know, unique with any currently declared candidate. He wants to use Clauses 2 and 3 of Article III of the U.S. Constitution to rein in the Unconstitutional actions and decisions of the federal courts. I have had this position since I started writing my blog in 2005. As far as I’m concerned, every conservative candidate should take the same position.

The federal courts have illegally rewritten the Constitution for years with Unconstitutional decisions. The most egregious being their obscene ruling that a mother has the “right” to MURDER her unborn baby. GOD will and does hold them and US responsible for their immoral decisions!!!

Vernon Robinson’s fund raiser. If you are able, join the party!!!

“The Robinson for Congress campaign is getting out our message to ‘TAKE BACK our country!’ In the last few weeks, Vernon has attended events all over the 8th Congressional District of North Carolina. He has relished the opportunity to talk with patriots like yourself and hear your concerns.

Our volunteers—Robinson’s Raiders—are the best in the world. We have Raiders on Facebook, commenting and sharing campaign content with their network of friends. Robinson’s Raiders on Twitter are retweeting our posts. These simple acts take our message even further, helping us do the hard work of freedom. We even have Robinson Raider high school students like Rebeckah who are organizing volunteers and distributing campaign literature at football games. We call it ‘Operation Pigskin.’ Find out how you can join Robinson’s Raiders by going to our website: Join us.

http://www.robinsonforcongress.com/

Because we appreciate the support of American patriots like yourself, we wanted to invite you to our very exciting fundraiser event, the MACHINE GUN SOCIAL (UNIQUE—my addition). Here are the details:

Monday, September 26, 2011
6:30 PM

at the new Indoor Firing Range at Eagle Guns,
3789 Roberta Church Road SW, Concord, NC 28027

For $50 per person, you will have the privilege of firing a magazine of a fully-automatic submachine gun (generously made available by Class 3 license holder Rob Peetz of Repent Arms)

Door prize of a new AR-15, provided by Eagle Guns

Come for a night of fun and shooting, all while supporting the conservative, pro-gun candidate for Congress, Vernon Robinson. Express your Second Amendment rights and help Robinson for Congress save the Republic!

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!

https://secure.yourpatriot.com/ou/borders/1022/968/eventsignup.aspx

We appreciate your support and look forward to sharing some quality time with the voters in the 8th District at Eagle Guns on Sept. 26.

Sincerely,

Steve Arnold
Campaign Director
Robinson for Congress”

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!

2011-09-14T04:19:00.002-05:00

News Update!

Republican Bob Turner won the special election in New York Congressional District 9!!! The vote totals or percentages were not given!

2011-09-14T04:12:00.002-05:00

Republicans seeking the Republican Presidential Nomination:

From: the Rush Limbaugh radio show on 9/13/11

Read the complete answer.

Rick Perry, asked for his position on gun control, answered:

“I’m actually for gun control. USE BOTH HANDS!”

This is not my planned post for today. It is a reaction to the debate Monday night and the sound bites heard on Rush and Sean Hannity yesterday.

The Republican candidates and my position on their candidacy:

1) Mitt Romney:

I said from the beginning that I would NOT support anyone who ran in 2008. Therefore, Mitt Romney has been rejected from the beginning. However, even if he had not run in 2008, I would reject him out of hand. Mitt Romney is the John McCain of the 2012 election. He is the darling of the mass media unless he actually wins the Republican nomination. If he does, the mass media will immediately turn on him as they did John McCain. Barack Hussein Obama was the creation of the mass media. The mass media is NOT going to abandon him for ANY Republican! He is a RINO who supports the nonsense of man made global warming and gave Massachusetts an early example of Obamacare. He was in favor of MURDERING unborn babies until he was against it. I’m glad he has switched positions but there are a number of good candidates who can actually defeat President Obama who have consistently been opposed to the MURDER of unborn babies. His political claim to fame is as governor of Massachusetts—one of the most blue, most liberal States in the nation. Do you really believe he is a conservative? I DO NOT!!!

2) Herman Cain:

I like many of the ideas of Herman Cain. However, he has too many negatives to really be considered a serious candidate for the nomination. One is he has NO political experience. I don’t buy that a non-politician can actually govern a nation—particularly the United States at this time in history. What State is he from? I had to look it up. Did you?

I’m sorry, but I’ve been both an elected official and a businessman. A government simply does not operate like a business and can not be operated as a business. I looked it up, every President in our history has either been a government official and/or a high ranking military officer. Being a military officer is much closer to running a government than being a businessman who runs a business. Being a CEO, you speak and people do as you bid or they are history. Almost the exact opposite is true in government. The President speaks and everyone around him knows that he will be history in eight years or less!

3) Ron Paul:

Ron Paul is first and foremost a libertarian. A true libertarian does not oppose the MURDER of unborn babies—they agree with the left that it is a personal choice. NONSENSE!!! No one has the “right” to MURDER an unborn baby. He claims to oppose said MURDERS. However, once elected would he slip into his libertarian frame of mind. I’m not willing to take that chance. His position on the military is also unacceptable. And he wants to be our Commander in Chief? Monday night, he blamed the United States for 9/11 and was roundly booed. As he should have been. And he wants to be Commander in Chief? This is his last hurrah and it’s a good thing!

4) Jon Huntsman, Jr.:

Is similar to Mitt Romney without the power to raise money that Romney has. He supports the concept of man made global warming which is nonsense and actually believes the “slim to man” propaganda which has absolutely no REAL scientific basis. Fortunately, a majority of Americans know “slim to man” is a fraud even after being taught such lies in school. He also supports and therefore promotes homosexual behavior. If nominated, he won’t get my vote. Can you say John McCain in miniature?

5) Newt Gingrich:

I’ve said it before; I’ll say it again. Some good ideas but he will never get my vote. He TWICE broke his marriage vows. Enough said.
6) Michelle Bachmann:

Michelle Bachmann was on my list of the top three and even closer on my list for Vice President. NO more!!! Rick Perry admitted he made a mistake with the executive order for the cancer drug. Get over it Michelle. Unless you are perfect yourself! Are you? She’s history as far as I’m concerned. She’s off my V.P. list as well.

She has other problems: Little experience as a 3rd term member of the House of Representatives and has not demonstrated an ability to carry an entire State. Could she even carry the bluish State of Minnesota? Minnesota sends Keith Ellison to Congress! More importantly, will her name on the ballot help other Republicans to win? I have my doubts.

I have not decided who I will support yet. However, at the present time given the announced candidates, my choice is down to two. I’m discussing the two according to the alphabet not necessarily according to the level of support for each.

7) Rick Perry:

Love him or hate him, Rick Perry wins elections and raises a ton of money. He has won as a Democrat and as a Republican. I don’t fault him for being a Democrat, so was I. I don’t agree with all he has done but he is conservative enough. And he is conservative enough to win! Also, I think he will help other conservatives on the ballot throughout the nation. And quite frankly, we need to win in Texas and carry the South. What a powerful ticket a Rick Perry/Marco Rubio candidacy would be!!! Or, a Rick Perry/Allen West ticket would be!!!

8) Rick Santorum:

Rick Santorum is also a winner and a proven conservative. When the dusk has settled, he just might “sneak” in as the nominee. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in a heavily Democratic District defeating an incumbent. Not an easy task. He again defeated a Democratic incumbent in his first run for the Senate in Pennsylvania. After a second term, he was defeated in his bid for a third term in 2006 when a number of Republican Senators lost and the Democrats regained control of the Senate. Including the two Independents who caucus with the Democrats, there are 23 Democratic Senate seats up for reelection in 2012. Thus, Rick Santorum was not the only Republican Senator to lose and he lost in a State that tends to vote Democratic. If, as the Republican Presidential candidate, he can carry Pennsylvania, which I think he can, he would receive 21 electoral votes—the 5th largest total and now one more than Illinois since Illinois lost a Representative. He also should have an impact for conservatives in the region. A Santorum/Rubio ticket or a Santorum/West ticket may have an even greater impact nationwide than one with Rick Perry as the Presidential candidate since Perry is from the South as well as Rubio and West.

These are my general guidelines for who to support for the Presidential nomination:

1) Conservative—both on fiscal issues and more importantly on social, moral, value issues

2) Have won office Statewide with a proven, consistent conservative record

3) Someone who will appoint strict constructionists to all court positions

4) Preferably from a large Electoral College State

5) Someone who will have large coattails bringing in additional conservatives to both the House and the Senate

6) Someone who is ethical and has integrity

7) Someone who will win!!!

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” (Last sentence of the Declaration of Independence)

It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!
It is time, it’s past time to OBEY THE CONSTITUTION!!!

It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!
It’s time, it is past time to TAKE BACK THE NATION!!!