" You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on Earth, or we will sentence them to take the last step into a thousand years of darkness."
Ronald Reagan
President Obama is trying to trumpet in a “New Era of Responsibility” with the announcement of his 2010 budget. The plan at best will raise taxes and triple the current budget, and at worst create the biggest government in the history of the world:
It will take some time before all the details of the budget are revealed, due in large part because the budget plan lacks details on such high ticket items like the healthcare initiatives (there’s transparency for you), but already people are starting to question the numbers:
Above all this budget does fulfill one of Obama’s campaign promises, tax relief for those that don’t pay taxes and higher taxes for those identified as the “rich:”
Much will be written, and many will disagree over the next few weeks and months, but in the end this budget (as it is written now) will not help hardworking Americans. More over, the trouble with this budget does not rest solely with the Democrats.
When are those in Washington, DC going to wake up?
Liberals act an awful lot like Vegas magicians. They think they can use slight of hand and shining objects to distract the American public with one hand, while using the other hand to undermine our freedoms. That trick may work on other Liberals, but it never works on those who are committed to the principals of the Constitution.
Take for instances the Blair Hold firearm’s resolution (HR45). During a time in which the country is “occupied” with dealing with the economy, along comes a little bill meant to infringe upon our 2nd Amendment rights:
(A) the safe storage of firearms, particularly in the vicinity of persons who have not attained 18 years of age;
(B) the safe handling of firearms;
(C) the use of firearms in the home and the risks associated with such use;
(D) the legal responsibilities of firearms owners, including Federal, State, and local laws relating to requirements for the possession and storage of firearms, and relating to reporting requirements with respect to firearms; and
(E) any other subjects, as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate
Section 102 (a) (1) a current, passport-sized photograph of the applicant that provides a clear, accurate likeness of the applicant. Question: What is wrong with a Driver’s License?
Section 102 (a) (8) an authorization by the applicant to release to the Attorney General or an authorized representative of the Attorney General any mental health records pertaining to the applicant. Comment: I am in favor of flagging gun purchases for those with mental illness, but we must proceed very careful. But this is better handled at the State level, and is an overreach by the Federal government. This current provision sounds intrusive. Do we really want a national database listing personal information of individuals and their mental disorders.
Section 103 (c) looks to be creating a federal firearms card, with your picture and information. Comment: This from the same party that objects to picture ID’s when voting, but see’s no problem with a National ID program (just as they had in Nazi Germany and the former USSR).
Section 104 All renewals will go through the Attorney General. Comment: So instead of going to my local police department (where they would be very familiar with my character), I would have to go to some “central” location and meet with a person who has NO clue of my personality beyond what is written on a firearms application. Who would know me better, local law enforcement or a Federal bureaucrat?
If this bill were to pass, I doubt very much it would stand-up to the scrutiny of the Supreme Court.......this time. But more frightening is that there are some in Congress (and throughout the United States) who feel that H.R. 45 somehow passes the muster of “shall not be infringed.”
The question is slightly misleading. The citizens of Washington DC have the right to vote right now, however that do not have a voting representative in either the House (DC has one “representative” in the House who can speak, but cannot vote) or the Senate. The reason for this is simply. The Capital of the United States should remain as neutral as possible, free of party affiliation; it was this reason that control over what is now known as Washington, D.C., was set forth in the Constitution of the United States (Article One, section Eight).
Attempts to expand “voting rights” into the Capital is nothing more than a political move on the part of the Democrats, and is the exact reason why the Capital of the United States must remain nonaligned and free from political entanglements.
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released another report that is very critical of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The CBO analysis, dated Feb. 11, states that the $787-billion plan will increase employment in the short-term, but will run up deficit spending which will “crowd out” private investment in the economy in the long-term:
House Speaker Pelosi and her husband had an audience with the Pope on February 18, 2009, which was followed by a “private” meeting between the Pope and Pelosi:
Oh, to be a fly on the wall during the private meeting. Based on the vastly different statements made by the Vatican and Pelosi, I have only one observation. The Pope explained the Catholic Church’s position regarding the sanctity of life, and Nancy Pelosi complimented the Pope on his hat.
For those of us who live in New Hampshire, we have long known of NH Rep. Daniel Itse’s dedication, thoughtfulness, and courage.Recently, the rest of America was given the opportunity to see first-hand why Rep. Itse is so widely respected by both Democrats and Republicans. For many in New Hampshire, Rep. Daniel Itse is one of those legislators who, if his name appears on a piece of legislation, it is a cause worth supporting.
Recently, Rep. Itse became somewhat of a national hero (a distinction he would downplay, but one that is well-deserved) after his appearance on the Glen Beck Show.Rep. Itse was invited on the show to discuss a bill he is sponsoring, HRC06 – State Sovereignty Bill:
New Hampshire is truly blessed to have legislators such as Rep. Itse, not just because of this one issue, but for a lifetime of service to the cause of liberty.Rep. Itse is unselfish in his representation of the people who have entrusted him to be their voice in the New Hampshire House. Time and again, he has shown the strength of character and humility that few “politicians” possess, and should be the role model for all who are considering running for elected office (or who are currently actively serving).
If given the opportunity, I am sure the Obama Administration would most likely love to have a “redo” on some of their nominations. But for right now they have deal with another “troubled” nomination looming in Solis:
I haven’t written much on the “stimulus package,” in large part because there is not much I can say that already hasn’t been said, and partly because I am just thoroughly disgusted with the actions of our representatives.
Sen. Nelson (D-Nebraska) stood on the floor of the Senate late Friday night (February 6) and declared: "We trimmed the fat, fried the bacon and milked the sacred cows." Nelson proclaimed that the 100 billion dollars that was trimmed “was a savings to the America people.”A savings, really?Mind you the 100 billion dollars (and more) has been returned to the package as of this writing (February 7).How can Nelson justify calling it a “savings,” when we are looking at a 1 trillion dollar, pork-filled package that is an insult to the American taxpayer?
1 trillion dollars??!!?? How much money is that really?You could spend 1 millions dollars a day from the day Jesus was born, and still have billions dollars left over! This is madness!This bill is filled with so much pork, we should pour some barbecue sauce on it, breakout the sweet tea, and enjoy the feast! It might be easier for the American people to swallow.
For those of us who know our socialist history, we are well acquainted with the “philosophies” of Sal Alinsky. But for those of you who are not as familiar with Mr. Alinsky, or think he was just another vaudevillian comedian, you will find Phyllis Schlafly’s recent article enlightening:
Sal Alinsky was unapologetic in his methods; methods that were fueled by promoting class envy, promoting unity amongst one group of people (“the have nots”) to be used against another group of people (“the haves”). We see Sal Alinsky’s methods being successfully employed by people such as Al Sharpen and Jesse Jackson, and by groups such as ACORN. But Sal Alinsky’s book, “Rules for Radicals,” has also become the field manual for the Democratic Party. Two of Sal Alinsky’s most famous disciples, President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton, are the living embodiment of Alinsky’s “model” agitators.
There is nothing “radical” about Alinsky’s ideas; they are nothing more than the continuation of the “beliefs "of Lenin, Marx, Hitler, and Mussolini to name just “a few.” One only needs to see the results of each of these individuals’ actions to fully “appreciate” the damage that “community organizing” can cause in the hands of radicals.
Now don’t get me wrong, I think that Judd Gregg is ideally suited to heads the Commerce Department, but where does that leave New Hampshire Conservatives? Try “concerned.” The rumor at this writing is that Senator Gregg’s former Chief of Staff, Bonnie Newman, will be appointed to the seat. Newman has an impressive resume, but has never held elective office. Newman’s lack of elective experience and low name recognition make her an inviting target when the seat is up for grabs in two-years.
Current NH Congressman Hodes is expected to announce his candidacy for Gregg’s Senate seat sometime in the coming weeks. Prior to Gregg’s departure, Hodes had hinted at a run for the Senate, but Gregg’s departure will most assuredly cinch the deal for Hodes. Hodes has been mediocre Congressman, but sometimes-in New Hampshire, mediocre is the most important attribute; just look at how popular New Hampshire’s ineffective Governor Lynch is (Do nothing and don’t ruffle anyone’s feathers….presto 70% approval rating!). Most of the time New Hampshirians prefer their representatives to be like a New Hampshire winter, ..........dull. More importantly, Hodes is a friend of NH’s other Senator, Jeanne Sheehan, as well as an early political supporter of President Obama. Should Newman run unopposed in the GOP primary for Gregg’s seat in two years, Hodes has a better than average chance of winning. How should the NH GOP respond?
History is filled with Progressive dolts and their followers. The latest addition to the Progressive Dolt Hall of Fame, Jonathon Porritt.
Jonathon Porritt, who chairs the British government’s Sustainable Development Commission, says curbing population growth through contraception and abortion must be at the heart of policies to fight global warming:
“I am unapologetic about asking people to connect up their own responsibility for their total environmental footprint and how they decide to procreate and how many children they think are appropriate,” Porritt said.”
Mr. Porritt is just another of example of a “dangerous Progressive.” Progressives are harmless when they are sitting in their favorite coffee house, sipping on a soy latte, while talking about solving the worlds problems (imagined or real) within the confines of their fantasy world. The danger is when they are set free on an unsuspecting world to promote “their solutions.” Solutions usually based on a false or exaggerated problem.
Porritt, like so many other Progressives, has no difficulty placing a price tag on human life, usually in the name of “saving mankind.” He speaks of “volunteerism” in achieving a “low population” goal, somehow suggesting free will. It starts with a “simple resolution” from the government-suggesting adherence. But when casual commitment falls short of the intended goal, what was once promoted as a “suggestion” soon becomes “mandatory.” As we are being forced to do something, we are reminded “it is for our own good!”
The myths of overpopulation, like those of global warming, are used to scare people into drastic measures to “combat” the problem. Like the fascist of the past, the scare tactics only work so long as the population is willing to act like lemmings, and follow these ill-informed “do-gooders” over the cliff.
As for Mr. Porritt suggestion, it is a good thing his mother didn’t feel the same way.
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