I was fortunate to have heard former Congressman and Minnesota Governor Al Quie address the Kiwanis Club on October 27.
Governor Quie spoke about the courage and strength needed to lead when parties oppose one another because of ideology alone, refusing to do what is right for the citizens, state and country. The Governor's speech gave me unanticipated insight into his wisdom, experience, and his character.
At the end, Governor Quie offered to answer any questions.
From the audience, DFL candidate for House seat 12A, John Ward, asked the Governor what his thoughts were on the importance of early childhood education, a theme Ward has been pushing hard in his campaign.
Without missing a step, the Governor stated that early childhood education should begin with the relationship of the child and its biological parents.
Governor Quie said, "I have been to Russia. I saw the nurses take the children from the nurseries to the State schools to create the new socialist society. Busing 3 and 4- year olds off to schools won't work."
He continued with, "It takes the invisible bond of a child and his biological parents to grow and succeed, not state run schools. We tried that in Minnesota with the Indians of Red Lake, and we destroyed a generation of families."
We should all learn from the Governor's experience and think twice when we are told how early childhood education is the number one solution to our failing education systems.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Cut From The Same Cloth- part 2
I have watched with eerie fascination how easily Obama slips in and out of his lies.
Yes, lies. For he has been caught in them and on them many times, but has always been presented "Get Out Of Jail" passes from the media.
To my dismay, I have witnessed the same, frightful path being taken by local DFL candidates, emboldened by their messiah's example.
At a recent forum, I watched Bye, Doty, and Ward speak about their goals, including "single- payer" (socialized) health care, more spending on education, more spending on the environment, and more spending on the infrastructure.
When they had finished, Al Doty remarked to the audience, "Take special notice that NOT ONE OF US MENTIONED RAISING TAXES."
Well, I guess if Obama can tell that lie, so can his local candidates.
Yes, lies. For he has been caught in them and on them many times, but has always been presented "Get Out Of Jail" passes from the media.
To my dismay, I have witnessed the same, frightful path being taken by local DFL candidates, emboldened by their messiah's example.
At a recent forum, I watched Bye, Doty, and Ward speak about their goals, including "single- payer" (socialized) health care, more spending on education, more spending on the environment, and more spending on the infrastructure.
When they had finished, Al Doty remarked to the audience, "Take special notice that NOT ONE OF US MENTIONED RAISING TAXES."
Well, I guess if Obama can tell that lie, so can his local candidates.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Socialized Health Care: What's Wrong With It?
For those of you who may still be confused as to whether or not socialized health care is efficient and effective, please read on.
Just in from Fox News-
During the Fox broadcast Saturday night, October 18th, the "crawl message" (that bit of written information that scrolls across the bottom of the TV screen) read this:
"IN THE UK's SYSTEM OF SOCIALIZED MEDICINE, DOCTORS ARE NOW BEING PAID A BONUS FOR NOT SENDING PATIENTS TO THE HOSPITAL. THERE IS FEAR THAT DOCTORS WILL PUT PERSONAL FINANCIAL GAIN AHEAD OF PATIENT HEALTH....."
Many conservatives, including our candidate for District 12A, David Allan Pundt, have warned that one of the many dangers of socialized medicine is that it will become rationed when expenses get too high for the government to handle.
Here is proof of that prediction.
Never forget the old joke about the quality of Britain's socialized health care system; all it means is that everyone has equally rotten teeth.
Just in from Fox News-
During the Fox broadcast Saturday night, October 18th, the "crawl message" (that bit of written information that scrolls across the bottom of the TV screen) read this:
"IN THE UK's SYSTEM OF SOCIALIZED MEDICINE, DOCTORS ARE NOW BEING PAID A BONUS FOR NOT SENDING PATIENTS TO THE HOSPITAL. THERE IS FEAR THAT DOCTORS WILL PUT PERSONAL FINANCIAL GAIN AHEAD OF PATIENT HEALTH....."
Many conservatives, including our candidate for District 12A, David Allan Pundt, have warned that one of the many dangers of socialized medicine is that it will become rationed when expenses get too high for the government to handle.
Here is proof of that prediction.
Never forget the old joke about the quality of Britain's socialized health care system; all it means is that everyone has equally rotten teeth.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Vote "NO" November 4th
The so-called Legacy Amendment might just have the proper moniker after all.
You see, this sham of a proposal facing Minnesota tax payers will, if passed, be around to haunt us for the next 25 years, if not forever, given the nature of all preceding tax hikes.
What?
You didn't realize that this was just another tax hike?
Yep. Sure is.
Dressed up in warm, fuzzy, innocuous- sounding verbiage about clean air and water, but a tax hike none the less.
Now, before you go off thinking I am against clean water and clean air, let me explain:
The stated purpose of this amendment is fine. We ALL want a clean place to live and raise our families.
However, the methodology to actually DO this is totally, absolutely, and impossibly WRONG for several reasons.
The original intent of this bill from more than 10 years ago, was to give more money and attention to our environment. It was supposed to come from General Funds of Minnesota tax dollars.
But, I get ahead of myself.
Remember the State Lottery? It, too, was supposed to pay for what you are now being asked to approve. THAT money somehow found its way into the General Fund.
In the meantime, our DFL legislature, with its penchant for spending, has drained most of those environmental lottery funds as well.
Now, they are asking us to cough up another $11 BILLION ( yes, billion...) to fund some lofty, as yet undefined, vision of "environmental protection."
Oh yeah, 14% of it will go to "arts" projects, which also remain undefined.
It gets worse.
The control over this $11 Billion will be made by (you guessed it,) an as yet undefined committee. WITHOUT oversight by you, the taxpayer, or the Legislature. And the DNR has made no secret of the fact that they do not wish to have citizens on this decision making committee.
So what does that leave us with?
An enormous money pool to be spent without our approval or intervention, but funded for minimum of 25 years, by tax payers.
The final reason this plan is wrong is that budget decisions should be made in real- time, just like you and businesses have to do. You spend according to the needs and the money available to you AT THE TIME.
If we as citizens are to be charged with making long- range budgetary decisions, why do we need any legislators at all?
Legacy Amendment?
I think not.
I hope you will see this for the money- grab that it is and VOTE NO.
You see, this sham of a proposal facing Minnesota tax payers will, if passed, be around to haunt us for the next 25 years, if not forever, given the nature of all preceding tax hikes.
What?
You didn't realize that this was just another tax hike?
Yep. Sure is.
Dressed up in warm, fuzzy, innocuous- sounding verbiage about clean air and water, but a tax hike none the less.
Now, before you go off thinking I am against clean water and clean air, let me explain:
The stated purpose of this amendment is fine. We ALL want a clean place to live and raise our families.
However, the methodology to actually DO this is totally, absolutely, and impossibly WRONG for several reasons.
The original intent of this bill from more than 10 years ago, was to give more money and attention to our environment. It was supposed to come from General Funds of Minnesota tax dollars.
But, I get ahead of myself.
Remember the State Lottery? It, too, was supposed to pay for what you are now being asked to approve. THAT money somehow found its way into the General Fund.
In the meantime, our DFL legislature, with its penchant for spending, has drained most of those environmental lottery funds as well.
Now, they are asking us to cough up another $11 BILLION ( yes, billion...) to fund some lofty, as yet undefined, vision of "environmental protection."
Oh yeah, 14% of it will go to "arts" projects, which also remain undefined.
It gets worse.
The control over this $11 Billion will be made by (you guessed it,) an as yet undefined committee. WITHOUT oversight by you, the taxpayer, or the Legislature. And the DNR has made no secret of the fact that they do not wish to have citizens on this decision making committee.
So what does that leave us with?
An enormous money pool to be spent without our approval or intervention, but funded for minimum of 25 years, by tax payers.
The final reason this plan is wrong is that budget decisions should be made in real- time, just like you and businesses have to do. You spend according to the needs and the money available to you AT THE TIME.
If we as citizens are to be charged with making long- range budgetary decisions, why do we need any legislators at all?
Legacy Amendment?
I think not.
I hope you will see this for the money- grab that it is and VOTE NO.
Cut From The Same Cloth
After listening to the presidential debates tonight, 10/15/08, it has become more than clear that District 12A DFLer John Ward is merely a mime of the liberal agenda.
It's almost a relief: for a second there I almost believed that John "Mr. Rubber Stamp" Ward had had an original thought of his own!
In last week's debates with GOP candidate David Allan Pundt, Ward stated proudly that he favored "universal (liberal euphemism: socialistic) health care" and greater early childhood education investment.
Ward said that "Studies showed that for every dollar invested in early childhood education, there is a direct savings of $12."
For the record, when John first said this to me personally, it was a $14 return on investment.
But tonight, Obama reiterated the $12 return per dollar.
NOW we see where Ward's "studies" came from!
Funny how other independent studies of programs like HeadStart showed that once school children reached about the third grade, any early childhood prep ceased to be a factor compared to those who had not been in such a program.
John Ward favors a "single- payer" health care system, ala Obama.
Early childhood education, with day care and feeding components, ala Obama.
Perhaps they also share the vision that in order for people to be easily manipulated as subjects, they should be indoctrinated as soon as possible?
It's almost a relief: for a second there I almost believed that John "Mr. Rubber Stamp" Ward had had an original thought of his own!
In last week's debates with GOP candidate David Allan Pundt, Ward stated proudly that he favored "universal (liberal euphemism: socialistic) health care" and greater early childhood education investment.
Ward said that "Studies showed that for every dollar invested in early childhood education, there is a direct savings of $12."
For the record, when John first said this to me personally, it was a $14 return on investment.
But tonight, Obama reiterated the $12 return per dollar.
NOW we see where Ward's "studies" came from!
Funny how other independent studies of programs like HeadStart showed that once school children reached about the third grade, any early childhood prep ceased to be a factor compared to those who had not been in such a program.
John Ward favors a "single- payer" health care system, ala Obama.
Early childhood education, with day care and feeding components, ala Obama.
Perhaps they also share the vision that in order for people to be easily manipulated as subjects, they should be indoctrinated as soon as possible?
Debates, continued
Our candidate, it seems, has failed to energize American voters with his speaking prowess alone.
Yes, McCain is flat and lackluster when it comes to his presentation skills. I don't know anymore; is it his leadership skills as well? I don't think so.
But one thing is for sure, the Socialist candidate is a well- oiled speaker, able to deflect the ( well- deserved) criticisms of his choices of affiliations, friends, and ideology.
Obama is the master of not only deception, he is also the master of deflection.
Did you notice that Obama almost exclusively refuses to ANSWER questions?
Instead, rather than commit to a concrete position, he merely re-states the seriousness of the problem posed in the original question.
How foolish we have become, as voting, adult citizens of America, if we do not reject this silk- tongued impostor and liar.
It's too bad that McCain lacks the necessary skills to push the attack home when the situation not only calls for it, it demands it.
WHY can't anyone seem to be able to simply demand THAT Obama ANSWER,
1.) "WHY do you follow the ideological philosophies of people who unashamedly HATE America?"
2.) "Why is an organization that your campaign has funded (ACORN) embroiled in serious cases of voter registration fraud across America?"
3.) "How can you sit there and say what your Presidential policies will be when you have publicly promised your supporters that it will be other wise?"
4.) "How is it that you can know NOTHING of the pasts of your mentors, yet claim to know everything wrong with America today?"
Yes, McCain is flat and lackluster when it comes to his presentation skills. I don't know anymore; is it his leadership skills as well? I don't think so.
But one thing is for sure, the Socialist candidate is a well- oiled speaker, able to deflect the ( well- deserved) criticisms of his choices of affiliations, friends, and ideology.
Obama is the master of not only deception, he is also the master of deflection.
Did you notice that Obama almost exclusively refuses to ANSWER questions?
Instead, rather than commit to a concrete position, he merely re-states the seriousness of the problem posed in the original question.
How foolish we have become, as voting, adult citizens of America, if we do not reject this silk- tongued impostor and liar.
It's too bad that McCain lacks the necessary skills to push the attack home when the situation not only calls for it, it demands it.
WHY can't anyone seem to be able to simply demand THAT Obama ANSWER,
1.) "WHY do you follow the ideological philosophies of people who unashamedly HATE America?"
2.) "Why is an organization that your campaign has funded (ACORN) embroiled in serious cases of voter registration fraud across America?"
3.) "How can you sit there and say what your Presidential policies will be when you have publicly promised your supporters that it will be other wise?"
4.) "How is it that you can know NOTHING of the pasts of your mentors, yet claim to know everything wrong with America today?"
Friday, October 3, 2008
VP Palin, etc.
VP candidate Palin did a great job on the debate with Biden October 2nd.
This has got to drive the liberals nuts!
After all, they have tried so hard, along with their media lapdogs, to discredit her and to create the impression that she would fall flat on her keester during the debate. The net effect?
All she had to do was be average to destroy their myth!
And she was certainly better than average! She went toe- to- toe with a 35- year veteran of the B.S. Circuit, and more than held her own.
Because the liberal media set the expectation level so low, she came out a Star.
Yep, it must drive the liberals nuts when their manipulations of reality blow up in their faces.
Now, if we could get McCain to stop pandering with his "bi-partisan approach" to the campaign, we could get somewhere!
John: this is the time for partisan campaigning!
You are not on the Senate floor now with your "Esteemed Colleagues!"
This has got to drive the liberals nuts!
After all, they have tried so hard, along with their media lapdogs, to discredit her and to create the impression that she would fall flat on her keester during the debate. The net effect?
All she had to do was be average to destroy their myth!
And she was certainly better than average! She went toe- to- toe with a 35- year veteran of the B.S. Circuit, and more than held her own.
Because the liberal media set the expectation level so low, she came out a Star.
Yep, it must drive the liberals nuts when their manipulations of reality blow up in their faces.
Now, if we could get McCain to stop pandering with his "bi-partisan approach" to the campaign, we could get somewhere!
John: this is the time for partisan campaigning!
You are not on the Senate floor now with your "Esteemed Colleagues!"
Bailout A Bust For America
Isn't it funny, in a very sad way, how the liberals are latching onto the Wall Street mess to further their ambitions?
They have very poor memories of just who created this stink bomb and when.
Now, every liberal candidate is out beating the drum to pin the blame on Bush.
At the same time, they have insisted on a pork- laden mess of a bill, but now call it "Financial Rescue" instead of a bailout. More than 80% of the American people responded negatively to the bailout, so the Masters of Semantics (Congress), renamed it to something they thought was more palatable(yuk!)
Of course, the new Rescue had to contain things like cash -blink of an eye- to Detroit (!?)to encourage auto makers to do what they do anyway; engineer automobiles.
Money for education and solar energy, biofuels, and mental health coverage on par with medical coverage. Of course, the liberals want it to fund unpaid mortgages for the "poor" as well.
What have these things to do with Wall Street finances?
NOTHING!
The sad part is, this bailout is itself a gamble. There is no proof that putting the taxpayers on the hook for the irresponsibility of others will even work!
Yes, bail out the small, honest lenders that have hung on to their own mortgages. But not the reckless Vegas- like mob on Wall Street or the people who never should have been given loans in the first place. These are two segments of society that don't pay taxes anyway, and now are about to get taxpayer bailouts.
And oversight for the plan? Laughable! The same clowns who watched this mess unfold before their very eyes are the same ones charged with oversight now. It borders on criminal.
I urge every one of you to contact your senators and congressmen in Washington to rebuke them for once again failing to listen to their constituents.
This bandaid approach will be costly and, I believe, make this pain last even longer than it should.
Cavuto said it best: "In capitalism, some people are supposed to fail."
They have very poor memories of just who created this stink bomb and when.
Now, every liberal candidate is out beating the drum to pin the blame on Bush.
At the same time, they have insisted on a pork- laden mess of a bill, but now call it "Financial Rescue" instead of a bailout. More than 80% of the American people responded negatively to the bailout, so the Masters of Semantics (Congress), renamed it to something they thought was more palatable(yuk!)
Of course, the new Rescue had to contain things like cash -blink of an eye- to Detroit (!?)to encourage auto makers to do what they do anyway; engineer automobiles.
Money for education and solar energy, biofuels, and mental health coverage on par with medical coverage. Of course, the liberals want it to fund unpaid mortgages for the "poor" as well.
What have these things to do with Wall Street finances?
NOTHING!
The sad part is, this bailout is itself a gamble. There is no proof that putting the taxpayers on the hook for the irresponsibility of others will even work!
Yes, bail out the small, honest lenders that have hung on to their own mortgages. But not the reckless Vegas- like mob on Wall Street or the people who never should have been given loans in the first place. These are two segments of society that don't pay taxes anyway, and now are about to get taxpayer bailouts.
And oversight for the plan? Laughable! The same clowns who watched this mess unfold before their very eyes are the same ones charged with oversight now. It borders on criminal.
I urge every one of you to contact your senators and congressmen in Washington to rebuke them for once again failing to listen to their constituents.
This bandaid approach will be costly and, I believe, make this pain last even longer than it should.
Cavuto said it best: "In capitalism, some people are supposed to fail."
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Duck and Run
In local campaigns, it's time for some debates; on TV and on radio.
David Allan Pundt, our Republican endorsed candidate for House Seat District 12A, will face off against current DFLer John Ward on radio station 3Wi (95.9 fm locally) Wednesday, September 3rd at 9:00 a.m.
It should be quite interesting and entertaining to hear Mr. Ward squirm in his chair when pushed about the out- of- control spending preferred - and voted upon- by the DFL majority in St. Paul.
For instance, Ward's support of the DFLiberal Gas Tax Bill increase during some of the most trying economic times we have seen in quite a while is difficult to justify. He claims the money is for "roads and bridges" but forgets to mention the loads of cash going to light rail.
Yessir, we get to bail out, then re- fund, an amusement ride for the Twin Cities.
Just what Crow Wing County residents need......
Then there's the issue of legislators putting another constitutional amendment on the ballot to allow themselves to raise their pay, their per Diem, AND pay themselves $1200 a month ALL YEAR LONG for their housing subsidies! Not bad for a 3- 4 month per year job. (Sarcasm intended.)
If we, as a voters, pass this amendment, the DFL won't ever have to ask us for the money again. It will become automatic, by law!
We, as voters, MUST vote this amendment down in November, along with the other amendment, the Dedicated Funding for Conservation and the Arts.
Both are nothing but DFL reasons to stay in your wallet -by law- for ever and ever.
I can't wait to hear John Ward try to mumble out of this!
TUNE IN 9/3/08 9:00 a.m. on 95.9 fm, 3Wi radio!
More debate info to come!
David Allan Pundt, our Republican endorsed candidate for House Seat District 12A, will face off against current DFLer John Ward on radio station 3Wi (95.9 fm locally) Wednesday, September 3rd at 9:00 a.m.
It should be quite interesting and entertaining to hear Mr. Ward squirm in his chair when pushed about the out- of- control spending preferred - and voted upon- by the DFL majority in St. Paul.
For instance, Ward's support of the DFLiberal Gas Tax Bill increase during some of the most trying economic times we have seen in quite a while is difficult to justify. He claims the money is for "roads and bridges" but forgets to mention the loads of cash going to light rail.
Yessir, we get to bail out, then re- fund, an amusement ride for the Twin Cities.
Just what Crow Wing County residents need......
Then there's the issue of legislators putting another constitutional amendment on the ballot to allow themselves to raise their pay, their per Diem, AND pay themselves $1200 a month ALL YEAR LONG for their housing subsidies! Not bad for a 3- 4 month per year job. (Sarcasm intended.)
If we, as a voters, pass this amendment, the DFL won't ever have to ask us for the money again. It will become automatic, by law!
We, as voters, MUST vote this amendment down in November, along with the other amendment, the Dedicated Funding for Conservation and the Arts.
Both are nothing but DFL reasons to stay in your wallet -by law- for ever and ever.
I can't wait to hear John Ward try to mumble out of this!
TUNE IN 9/3/08 9:00 a.m. on 95.9 fm, 3Wi radio!
More debate info to come!
You Decide
I think the protesters at the RNC in St. Paul portray the vivid differences in the two parties, their members, their objectives, and their ideologies.
For example, just how many windows did you see smashed in Denver during the DNC by rampaging Republicans?
Just how much pipe bomb making material was confiscated from conservatives in Denver?
How many stored gallons of human waste were the Republican supporters in Denver caught with?
How much literature was printed by the Republicans in every conceivable language promoting protest and hatred, not to mention offering to bus those agitated people to the DNC?
You get my point.
The liberal agenda is not about saving America. It is not about unifying America. It is not about making America better, or safer, or stronger, or more intelligent.
It is about anarchy. It is about taking control of the United States of America and turning it into something none of us will even recognize as American.
Change. What kind of change?
Hope. Hoping for what?
Look at the actions of supporters for the Democrats. Look at what their ACTIONS say about the liberal agenda.
You decide what kind of America you want for yourselves and your grandchildren.
For example, just how many windows did you see smashed in Denver during the DNC by rampaging Republicans?
Just how much pipe bomb making material was confiscated from conservatives in Denver?
How many stored gallons of human waste were the Republican supporters in Denver caught with?
How much literature was printed by the Republicans in every conceivable language promoting protest and hatred, not to mention offering to bus those agitated people to the DNC?
You get my point.
The liberal agenda is not about saving America. It is not about unifying America. It is not about making America better, or safer, or stronger, or more intelligent.
It is about anarchy. It is about taking control of the United States of America and turning it into something none of us will even recognize as American.
Change. What kind of change?
Hope. Hoping for what?
Look at the actions of supporters for the Democrats. Look at what their ACTIONS say about the liberal agenda.
You decide what kind of America you want for yourselves and your grandchildren.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Conservatives: COME OUT OF HIDING!
Where have you been, conservatives? Enjoying the lakes, the warm weather, the sun?
GREAT! Good for you! This IS the time of year we all live for and dream about.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but THERE IS AN ELECTION COMING.
Yes, yes, I know; the State Fair hasn't even started yet. But by golly, you can bet your asses that the Democrats have not been sitting on their bums sun- tanning!
It is TIME to start thinking about the future of America. The one we all take for granted when we sit in lawn chairs with a cold one, enjoying the weather and our company and families.
Victory in November has HUGE ramifications this year; this is possibly the most important election year in United States history.
There is so MUCH at stake. Not just who is the controlling party, but the ideology of our national history, culture, and heritage rests with this election.
Come on, conservatives. What the hell are you waiting for? GET MOVING! GET INVOLVED! GET YOUR CHECKBOOKS OUT!
Are you waiting for the day when we can get together and reminisce about freedom????
GREAT! Good for you! This IS the time of year we all live for and dream about.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but THERE IS AN ELECTION COMING.
Yes, yes, I know; the State Fair hasn't even started yet. But by golly, you can bet your asses that the Democrats have not been sitting on their bums sun- tanning!
It is TIME to start thinking about the future of America. The one we all take for granted when we sit in lawn chairs with a cold one, enjoying the weather and our company and families.
Victory in November has HUGE ramifications this year; this is possibly the most important election year in United States history.
There is so MUCH at stake. Not just who is the controlling party, but the ideology of our national history, culture, and heritage rests with this election.
Come on, conservatives. What the hell are you waiting for? GET MOVING! GET INVOLVED! GET YOUR CHECKBOOKS OUT!
Are you waiting for the day when we can get together and reminisce about freedom????
Time To Call A Spade A spade...
John Ward, State Representative for District 12A, has been lining his pockets --- ALONG WITH THE REST OF THE MINNESOTA HOUSE- with more of OUR tax dollars.
Seems Johnny and his buds at the capitol decided they needed raises.
They gave themselves raises in per Diem (money per day) from $66 to $76 dollars per day.
OK. Fine. I have no beef with per Diem's.
But Johnny and his pals decided that they shouldn't have to show any PROOF
for what they claim they spent (ie., receipts, or vouchers.)
No big deal, except that if you and I want to claim something as a deduction for an expense, we need every shred of evidence as proof, up to and including a blood test to prove we spent it.
Why are John Ward and his DFLiberal pals allowed to skate, taking our tax dollars without proof of pain or misery on their part?
OK. that's bad enough on its own.
But John Ward and the DFL legislature ALSO voted to give themselves a year- around housing subsidy of $1200 per month- - - EVEN WHEN THE LEGISLATURE IS NOT IN SESSION!
Can you imagine that? When John wants to take his best gal to a Minneapolis play in November, YOU get to PAY for his apartment! Who CARES that the legislature is NOT IN SESSION?
These clowns are raking in $31,000 for a PART- TIME JOB of 4 months or less, PLUS $14400 for their housing!!
Plus $77 per day spending allowances without having to show receipts!
This truly IS Minnesota Welfare, but not the kind you and I ever imagined or anticipated.
Tell ALL your representatives NOW that you will NOT STAND FOR THIS WASTE OF OUR TAX DOLLARS!
Seems Johnny and his buds at the capitol decided they needed raises.
They gave themselves raises in per Diem (money per day) from $66 to $76 dollars per day.
OK. Fine. I have no beef with per Diem's.
But Johnny and his pals decided that they shouldn't have to show any PROOF
for what they claim they spent (ie., receipts, or vouchers.)
No big deal, except that if you and I want to claim something as a deduction for an expense, we need every shred of evidence as proof, up to and including a blood test to prove we spent it.
Why are John Ward and his DFLiberal pals allowed to skate, taking our tax dollars without proof of pain or misery on their part?
OK. that's bad enough on its own.
But John Ward and the DFL legislature ALSO voted to give themselves a year- around housing subsidy of $1200 per month- - - EVEN WHEN THE LEGISLATURE IS NOT IN SESSION!
Can you imagine that? When John wants to take his best gal to a Minneapolis play in November, YOU get to PAY for his apartment! Who CARES that the legislature is NOT IN SESSION?
These clowns are raking in $31,000 for a PART- TIME JOB of 4 months or less, PLUS $14400 for their housing!!
Plus $77 per day spending allowances without having to show receipts!
This truly IS Minnesota Welfare, but not the kind you and I ever imagined or anticipated.
Tell ALL your representatives NOW that you will NOT STAND FOR THIS WASTE OF OUR TAX DOLLARS!
John Edwards....
My my, John. It's so amazing that you, as a liberal mouthpiece for morality, have been caught with your pants down, so to speak....
You say, "My wife and my Lord have forgiven me, so I will move on."
You forgot about US, John. WE haven't forgiven you, and you will NOT just "move on," despite your fervent wishes.
Another liberal phony, two- faced liar exposed.
Here's the FUNNY part: John claims that during the last two elections, he has become self- centered and narcissistic......
The Breck Boy has ALWAYS thought he is another 'God's gift' to mankind.... just like the other Messiah threatening our freedoms.
You say, "My wife and my Lord have forgiven me, so I will move on."
You forgot about US, John. WE haven't forgiven you, and you will NOT just "move on," despite your fervent wishes.
Another liberal phony, two- faced liar exposed.
Here's the FUNNY part: John claims that during the last two elections, he has become self- centered and narcissistic......
The Breck Boy has ALWAYS thought he is another 'God's gift' to mankind.... just like the other Messiah threatening our freedoms.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Perceptions and Truths
I have been rather amazed recently reading on-line posts and comments to news stories by many Americans in general, but especially the readers of the Brainerd Dispatch.
So many of them seem to labor under the impression that President Bush has led the United States into a recession and a deficit.
Must I remind these astute readers/ posters of their 8th grade Civics Class lessons?
The President does not spend ANYthing. He does not write ANY bills. He does not write ANY laws.
The Congress, in general, has that dubious distinction, and the House of representatives in particular, when it comes to appropriations.
The President can but sign a bill or veto a bill.
So when talking with your friends and neighbors, gently remind the liberal- leaners of just who spends the money of America, and just who is responsible for our current tax and spend nightmare.
So many of them seem to labor under the impression that President Bush has led the United States into a recession and a deficit.
Must I remind these astute readers/ posters of their 8th grade Civics Class lessons?
The President does not spend ANYthing. He does not write ANY bills. He does not write ANY laws.
The Congress, in general, has that dubious distinction, and the House of representatives in particular, when it comes to appropriations.
The President can but sign a bill or veto a bill.
So when talking with your friends and neighbors, gently remind the liberal- leaners of just who spends the money of America, and just who is responsible for our current tax and spend nightmare.
Still More Questions About Obama:
Why is it that when Barack Obama's chief fund-raiser is CONVICTED of fraud, money laundering and bribery Wednesday after a trial that exposed a corrupt culture of payoffs and campaign finance abuses plaguing Illinois politics, (and not just charged, in today's litigious society) the media merely reports him as "A political fund raiser?"
After this and all the other events, like his ministers, why aren't more Americans asking questions about Obama's moral fiber, background and associations?
Because he is black?
Untouchable?
Allegedly charismatic?
I don't get it.
If this were John McCain, the American media would be publishing his obituary by now.
OK. So we all KNOW the media is against Conservatives.
But what aren't Conservatives more vocal in their demands for truth, fairness, and balance of information?
Get vocal, folks.
WRITE letters and emails to your local newspaper editors. WRITE to your Congressmen and Senators. WRITE to your Governors.
DEMAND truth and full disclosure.
After this and all the other events, like his ministers, why aren't more Americans asking questions about Obama's moral fiber, background and associations?
Because he is black?
Untouchable?
Allegedly charismatic?
I don't get it.
If this were John McCain, the American media would be publishing his obituary by now.
OK. So we all KNOW the media is against Conservatives.
But what aren't Conservatives more vocal in their demands for truth, fairness, and balance of information?
Get vocal, folks.
WRITE letters and emails to your local newspaper editors. WRITE to your Congressmen and Senators. WRITE to your Governors.
DEMAND truth and full disclosure.
Monday, June 2, 2008
It's Time
It's time for Conservative America to unite. Time to defeat anti- Americanism once and for all. Time to defeat Obama and the socialists.
It's time to unite behind John McCain.
I know. That may be a bitter message for some Republicans to swallow. But it is TRUE.
The day for us to individually back Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Guiliani, Thompson, or whomever, HAS COME AND GONE.
Do we need or want to look like the democrat fools who keep bickering, lying, and trying to manipulating their OWN party system? Of course not. I say lying because Hilary said she didn't even care about delegates from Michigan, "Because they broke the rules." NOW she wants them. NOW she is bitterly complaining the "party" has stolen her delegates and given them to Barack Hussein, even though he didn't even CAMPAIGN IN MICHIGAN.
We are, and should be, above that kind of crap.
In Rochester, we came together in unity for our Party. Let's keep the momentum going.
It WILL be a tough fight.
After all, the opposition is offering FREE living.
But we all know that free is a misnomer at best, a lie at it's worst.
It's time to put aside differences and stand behind the Grand Old Flag.
It was put best at the convention: There are two things that are the greatest threats to America.
1. an unsustainable fiscal policy.
2. the Islamic fundamentalist.
BOTH Hillary and Barack miserably FAIL in addressing theses issues.
There is but one clear choice when it comes to the threats to America:
JOHN McCAIN.
It's time to unite behind John McCain.
I know. That may be a bitter message for some Republicans to swallow. But it is TRUE.
The day for us to individually back Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee, Guiliani, Thompson, or whomever, HAS COME AND GONE.
Do we need or want to look like the democrat fools who keep bickering, lying, and trying to manipulating their OWN party system? Of course not. I say lying because Hilary said she didn't even care about delegates from Michigan, "Because they broke the rules." NOW she wants them. NOW she is bitterly complaining the "party" has stolen her delegates and given them to Barack Hussein, even though he didn't even CAMPAIGN IN MICHIGAN.
We are, and should be, above that kind of crap.
In Rochester, we came together in unity for our Party. Let's keep the momentum going.
It WILL be a tough fight.
After all, the opposition is offering FREE living.
But we all know that free is a misnomer at best, a lie at it's worst.
It's time to put aside differences and stand behind the Grand Old Flag.
It was put best at the convention: There are two things that are the greatest threats to America.
1. an unsustainable fiscal policy.
2. the Islamic fundamentalist.
BOTH Hillary and Barack miserably FAIL in addressing theses issues.
There is but one clear choice when it comes to the threats to America:
JOHN McCAIN.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Brainerd Disgrace
I read, again, this Sunday in the Brainerd Disgrace, er, I mean, the Dispatch about the terrible woes of the schools here in town. Closings and the like.
Because the Referendum Failed.
The referendum failed???
Don't you mean the School Board failed to correctly use their finances? That they spent money that did not have?
That they failed to comprehend that the average citizens cannot live beyond the teacher's union's means?
Get over it.
The public voted and the School Board was exposed as the money- grubbing institution it has become.
It's for THE CHILDREN.
My ass, it's for the children.
Because the Referendum Failed.
The referendum failed???
Don't you mean the School Board failed to correctly use their finances? That they spent money that did not have?
That they failed to comprehend that the average citizens cannot live beyond the teacher's union's means?
Get over it.
The public voted and the School Board was exposed as the money- grubbing institution it has become.
It's for THE CHILDREN.
My ass, it's for the children.
Election Reminder
As the Minnesota Legislature closes their session, PLEASE remember a few things:
1. Thanks to the DFL -led legislature, we have been saddled with the largest tax increase in Minnesota history.
2. We went from a $400+ million dollar surplus to a deficit approaching a billion dollars. (yes, a billion.)
3. Time has been wasted by the DFL on bills which do NOTHING to improve ANYTHING, but limit your abilities to make decisions; nothing more than a series of shows of CONTROL over you lives. THE MORE YOU GET USED TO SMALL, KNIT- PICKY THINGS, they feel, THE EASIER IT WILL BE FOR YOU TO ACCEPT TOTAL DOMINATION OVER YOUR LIVES.
4. We are paying all- time high fuel prices, and now compounded with a new state gas tax increase. Why? Because the DFL got caught with their collective pants down. For 30 years THEY have neglected roads and bridges in favor of meaningless and costly social engineering programs, benefiting few, costing all.
5. LIGHT RAIL will never benefit Brainerd in your childrens' lifetime.
6.Remember who has cost you what, and what little you have to show for it other than fewer freedoms.
7. Most of all, REMEMBER THAT ALL OF THESE DFL CLOWNS ARE UP FOR RE-ELECTION IN NOVEMBER.
Vote them out just as quickly and surely as you can.
1. Thanks to the DFL -led legislature, we have been saddled with the largest tax increase in Minnesota history.
2. We went from a $400+ million dollar surplus to a deficit approaching a billion dollars. (yes, a billion.)
3. Time has been wasted by the DFL on bills which do NOTHING to improve ANYTHING, but limit your abilities to make decisions; nothing more than a series of shows of CONTROL over you lives. THE MORE YOU GET USED TO SMALL, KNIT- PICKY THINGS, they feel, THE EASIER IT WILL BE FOR YOU TO ACCEPT TOTAL DOMINATION OVER YOUR LIVES.
4. We are paying all- time high fuel prices, and now compounded with a new state gas tax increase. Why? Because the DFL got caught with their collective pants down. For 30 years THEY have neglected roads and bridges in favor of meaningless and costly social engineering programs, benefiting few, costing all.
5. LIGHT RAIL will never benefit Brainerd in your childrens' lifetime.
6.Remember who has cost you what, and what little you have to show for it other than fewer freedoms.
7. Most of all, REMEMBER THAT ALL OF THESE DFL CLOWNS ARE UP FOR RE-ELECTION IN NOVEMBER.
Vote them out just as quickly and surely as you can.
Seaparation Of Mosque and State
Back from an extended vacation and other commitments, but here goes:
If the current situation with the Muslim school in Inver Grove Heights isn't a wake- up call to all of America, I don't know what is.
This school is run by Islamic fundamentalists.
Fine, OK.
But they are using PUBLIC EDUCATION (with matching public funds) to teach Islamic law, including mandatory prayer time for students. ON the campus. IN the school.
Where the hell is the *&%$&**! ALCU NOW?
Why is there no public outcry from those legal haters- of- America, who decry the very MENTION on God in public U.S. schools?
Nowhere to be seen.
If this does not clearly paint the agenda of the socialist left, nothing does.
I urge you to DEMAND of your representatives and senators to STOP this flagrant violation of Minnesota law.
Remember the words of Teddy Roosevelt, who said we welcome anyone to America as equal Americans. But ONLY if they abandon their old countries and EMBRACE America as their one and ONLY new home, with ALL of their loyalties to America.
If the current situation with the Muslim school in Inver Grove Heights isn't a wake- up call to all of America, I don't know what is.
This school is run by Islamic fundamentalists.
Fine, OK.
But they are using PUBLIC EDUCATION (with matching public funds) to teach Islamic law, including mandatory prayer time for students. ON the campus. IN the school.
Where the hell is the *&%$&**! ALCU NOW?
Why is there no public outcry from those legal haters- of- America, who decry the very MENTION on God in public U.S. schools?
Nowhere to be seen.
If this does not clearly paint the agenda of the socialist left, nothing does.
I urge you to DEMAND of your representatives and senators to STOP this flagrant violation of Minnesota law.
Remember the words of Teddy Roosevelt, who said we welcome anyone to America as equal Americans. But ONLY if they abandon their old countries and EMBRACE America as their one and ONLY new home, with ALL of their loyalties to America.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Thank You, Representative Bachmann
Michele Bachmann made it clear where the problem lies with the US House of Representatives not voting on the Intelligence bill, which allows the government to monitor terrorist phone calls in real time. She has challenged Nancy Pelosi publicly to explain why the measure has not hit the House floor.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, displaying an appalling abuse of power, decided that the measure simply would not get to the House floor. Period.
If it cannot even be voted on, it couldn't possibly pass.
Pelosi has done this in spite of the fact that even her fellow liberals have supported the bill as essential to America's security.
She decided it wasn't.
What gall! What a disgrace!
Better yet,
What can we do to remove Pelosi, this enemy of the state, from office? She is personally acting in a way that places American security in grave danger.
Aren't there laws against treason? Seditious Acts? Something that can be done to stop these kinds of traitorous acts?
I urge each and every one of you to contact your U.S. Representative, (http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.shtml) and ask them to demand an appearance on the House floor to vote on this bill. Pelosi may be the Speaker, but she cannot be allowed to act as dictator to all of our Representatives.
We must act, America, before it is too late.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, displaying an appalling abuse of power, decided that the measure simply would not get to the House floor. Period.
If it cannot even be voted on, it couldn't possibly pass.
Pelosi has done this in spite of the fact that even her fellow liberals have supported the bill as essential to America's security.
She decided it wasn't.
What gall! What a disgrace!
Better yet,
What can we do to remove Pelosi, this enemy of the state, from office? She is personally acting in a way that places American security in grave danger.
Aren't there laws against treason? Seditious Acts? Something that can be done to stop these kinds of traitorous acts?
I urge each and every one of you to contact your U.S. Representative, (http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.shtml) and ask them to demand an appearance on the House floor to vote on this bill. Pelosi may be the Speaker, but she cannot be allowed to act as dictator to all of our Representatives.
We must act, America, before it is too late.
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