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Tim Pawlenty Drops out of Presidential Race

2011-08-14T16:14:00.000-05:00

It doesn't suprise me that Tim Pawlenty dropped out of the presidential race today. One could tell that he was running desperate of late by an through his attacks on Michele Bachmann. Truth be told, Pawlenty should have been more concerned of his liberal record than what Bachmann has "not" done as a member of Congress. For one, Pawlenty was a environmental liberal. Moreover, he was one of John McCain's most vocal supporters. That speaks a lot. This country is in need of a real conservative and Pawlenty is not one.

I will applaud Pawlenty's record of not raising income taxes while he was governor of Minnesota, but least we not forget he raised taxes under the auspicious of a cigarette fee. The addition of Rick Perry to the race will make it interesting. I would bet to say it is down to a three way race between Bachmann, Romney and Perry. But we are a long way away from the convention, anything can change.

2011-08-14T11:57:00.003-05:00

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Mobil Blogging.

2011-07-03T06:41:00.002-05:00

Sitting up north, looks to be a beautiful day.

Test Run # 2

2011-06-29T06:43:00.000-05:00

Ok, going to try again.....

Here we go....

2011-06-29T06:37:00.001-05:00

Just linked my blog to my Twitter/Facebook. Let's see how this works.

A new beginning

2011-06-29T06:21:00.004-05:00

Here is a link to the post I posted at my MN Policy Guy Blog.

God Bless
Truth

Nuclear Disclosure

2010-05-03T19:23:00.002-05:00

Why in the name of everything good would the Obama administration want to disclose our nuclear arsenal to the world?? Why oh why?

I think the answer is, besides hating America and no further evidence is needed than the total take over of American business, is that this administration is group of elite, naive little idiots who are over-trusting with the ruthless dictators of the world. They listen to Iran and believe what is said; North Korea is a heavenly vacation spot. Cuba, hey America and Cuba, what's the difference?

Again, Why oh why?

New to the Library

2009-08-11T15:09:00.003-05:00

Mark Levin's - Liberty and Tyranny, A Conservative Manifesto
Glen Beck's- Common Sense
Michelle Malkin's- Culture of Corruption

Free Our Healthcare Now Petition

2009-08-11T10:27:00.006-05:00

Every freedom loving American who has any concern about their healthcare and where this country is headed with Obabmacare need to sign this petition.

Middle Class Tax Hike on its Way....

2009-08-03T13:56:00.001-05:00

Found this on Drudge.

Never trust a democrat......

Executive Compensation in the Cross-Hairs

2009-07-31T23:53:00.007-05:00

Washington , DC – Today, the House of Representatives approved legislation to rein in compensation practices that encourage excessive risk-taking at the expense of companies, shareholders, employees, and ultimately the American taxpayer. H.R. 3269, the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act, was approved by a vote of 237-185. It represents the first piece of a larger regulatory reform package being crafted by the Financial Services Committee to address the causes of the recent financial crisis. A summary of H.R. 3269 can be viewed here.

We are slowly eroding the freedoms that make this country great. If this legislation becomes law, federal regulators can have a say in how much executives are making. They, Mr or Mrs "government know-it-all" can dictate how much executives can earn. It won't matter the CEO's background or the challenges they face, or if they are successful, all it would take is someone saying what the executive makes is "unfair" then the shareholders and a government bureaucrat will have a say.

One of my biggest gripes is the same idiots making these laws are the ones that created the problem in the first place: affordable housing, risky lending (Community Reinvestment Act), and over-regulation.

In the end, while I don't disagree that shareholders should have some say, LEAVE GOVERNMENT OUT OF PRIVATE BUSINESS!!!!!

2009 MILF in Review

2009-07-26T06:57:00.006-05:00

Once again a group of bloggers, comment trolls, and guys with ethnic names descended upon the TPC Valleywood in an attempt to take home the MILF Cup.

The 2009 MILF was again a success. After the morning storms passed, play proceeded. Starting on the back 9, made for a long day. Pin placement was horrendous to say the least. Those responsible shall face the wrath of Foot..... But I digress.

After personally shooting a 62 on the back 9 (front 9) we proceeded to the front (back). I shot ten strokes better, a 52 including a par on the 4th hole.

After the round, I attended the biggest Post-MILF to date. The food was great, the beer even better and the fireworks, the BEST EVER!!!! Of course, I was the Fireworks Czar!

We played under a new scoring system which made this the closest MILF ever. Team Koolaid-In-Nihilist Pants repeated as champions after a controversial "recount". Team Comment Trolls took second yet again this year. Our team was lead by Mike G with a 90, low score of all teams.

The night concluded with a spectacular firework show that involved a firework shooting into neighbors' houses.

In the end, the best MILF yet!

Thanks to Learned Foot and Ms. Foot for their hospitality. Thanks to Iron Matron for her fabulous appetizers and John, Not JON, Stewart for his Master of Sausages Mastery!!!! And thanks to others for their food and drink contributions!

Double Standards??? Why YES!

2009-05-18T16:38:00.002-05:00

How is it that lefty-nutty-kooks can get away with this? I mean, think about it. What if a Republican candidate for President had plagiarized? You think the media would be so forgiving if they were later a Vice-Presidential candidate? OR, if a conservative writer was caught plagiarizing?

They is SO much hypocrisy on the left it's almost sickening.....

Biden the Brillant

2009-05-18T12:36:00.001-05:00

And this man is a heart beat away from the Presidency.......

TRUTH ALERT: 2008 Federal and Spending from Heritage.org

2009-03-20T17:47:00.001-05:00

So, NOW Iran is a Threat????

2009-03-01T21:02:00.003-06:00

It wasn't all that long ago that Iran had haulted the development of enriched uranium, wasn't developing nukes; their nuclear facilities was for peaceful purposes. But, it is being reported Iran has enough nuclear material to make bombs. It's collaborated by a report from the UN.

The New York Times in their reporting does not even mention the threat assessment from December 2007, which claimed Iran had halted their urianium enrichment program.

So, now that the messiah is President, Iran is a threat. This is to be expected from a bunch of radical lefties. They hate the truth and everything Republican. When it is their guy, the threat becomes real. Unfortunately, the threat was down played so much, that time may be too late. Barack won't deal with the threat seriously, and well Hillary... HAHAHAHAH. Not a chance.

I fear any major international incidents while this joke of a President is in office. If the first month is any indication, they'll deal with any situtation like a bunch of chickens with their heads cut off.

More Words to Live By....

2008-11-13T22:07:00.003-06:00

This is one of my favorite quotes of all time.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty; always remember other may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

Richard Nixon, August 9, 1974

Words to Live By

2008-11-13T22:00:00.002-06:00

Republican and Conservatives, these words are as true today as when they were spoken in 1975. Let's not hang our heads, let's not be misguided and let's return to the principles this great nation was founded on.

What's Next

2008-11-08T21:59:00.003-06:00

So, the election is over. It was decisive to say the least. But with all the hype, the numbers were down from 2004. We must not sit back and let 2010 creep up on us.

As a conservative, what do we do? I present the following ideas:

1.) We start early by recruiting good solid conservative candidates for ALL districts, regardless of how blue they are. These candidates will bring life experiences, be articulate, and have a consistent conservative message;

2.) The next key to winning in the future will be to regain all the Republicans who felt the party moved to far left. We need to do this precinct by precinct and voter by voter. It is my belief that elections will be won by who can win a few votes here and there. It is now more than ever important to keep Republicans voting Republican.

3.) We need to sell our message of personal responsibility and low taxes. These ideas if presented with facts and coherently, will resonate with the electorate. The key is to be CONSISTENT among the candidates. Using facts and real life experiences. Each election should have a message of ideas like the Republicans had in 1994 in the Contract with America.

4.) FUND RAISE NOW! DO NOT USE PUBLIC FINANCING. The Messiah out spent McCain something like 5 to 1. In order to compete we need to have the resources to get our message out. The keys to 2000 and 2004 was a strong Republican financial advantage as well as a strong GOTV apparatus. We need to rebuild. Having the finances and teams in place election time will reap HUGE results.

5.) Any party leadership not willing to recommit, wanting to stick to the status quo, must be removed. There are many solid young conservatives willing to step up to the leadership and will have strong grassroots support.

Republicans, Conservatives, don't hang your heads low. Instead, get fired up. Now is the time to regain a party that's lost its way. We have a chance to steer the ship right.

God Bless the USA

Truth

The Messiah's Prayer

2008-11-08T21:25:00.002-06:00

Our Obama, who art in Washington,
hallowed be thy policies.
Thy tax hikes come
thy will be done upon the rich
on America as it is in Europe.
Give us this day our daily government handouts.
And forgive us our working
as we forgive those who ask for tax cuts for all.
And lead us not into having to work, or pay our own gas and mortgages
but deliver us from evil Republicans.
For thine is the welfare, the power and the control of government, for ever and ever. Amen

Less Than 20 to Go... Time to Fight For America!

2008-10-15T22:51:00.001-05:00

Less than 20 days until we decide the direction of this country.

What scares me is the socialist direction we're headed, and what scares me the most is we may elect a president who has served 140+ working days in the U.S. Senate. He has no leadership, no record, and he continues to lie about his association to a domestic terrorist.
We would be appalled if any candidate for office had Timothy McVeigh as their friend and associate, wouldn't we? How can we truly elect a man who hates America?

Truth be told, I am not 100% thrilled with my other option, but, he is a great American HERO! He is a man who has fought, almost died for, and loves America. He's not flashy, not the best speaker (he's got me beat if you've ever spent 10 minutes talking to me), and he may be a little too bipartisan for me. Yet, for 5 years he endured pain and torture unlike anything we may experience (and that's coming from me having worked Durand McDonald's). Yet, is all seriousness, he understands the challenges we face as individuals and as a nation. He'll look to the founders as a guide to these challenges.

The choice in this election is clear. In the past, I would get tired hearing "the most important election in our lifetime", but 2008 MAY BE the most important election of my lifetime. It's an election that will either move our country towards the failed socialist policies of Eastern Europe, Cuba, and South America, or we can choose to be grown ups, and support a system our founding fathers risked their lives for. Our system, capitalism, a democratic republic, is not perfect, yet it is the freest. Too many Americans take for granted the freedoms we have and all that have fought for them.

As I stated capitalism is not perfect, it has its faults. There will be winners and losers. It's hard to see a neighbor or friend lose a job or their house, but in America they can bounce back and many do. We allow individuals the freedom to start businesses, move from job to job, live without fearing government. Unfortunately, we're moving towards more government in our lives. Running our banks, our health care, our property and ultimately or lives.

I hope the day never comes, this election will tell which direction we go. Do we choose freedom, and yes, freedom does have its sacrifices. Or, do we choose the easy way, were government solves and tries to rid all our problems. Socialism IS NOT the way to go.

We're Americans, I am damned to see the country my grandfather fought for in World War II, turned into the very thing he fought against. I am damned to see my America turn into the puppet for Socialist Venezuela, and Cuba, countries which hate the freedoms we have. I am damned to see my America become a nation of sissies. I want my children to know, you'll fail more than succeed, but it is learning from those failures, that make you stronger, prouder, and successful.

God Bless the Great United States of America!

Truth

TRUTH ALERT: Lower Taxes INCREASE TAX PAYMENTS

2008-08-17T10:06:00.000-05:00

In a great editorial on July 21, 2008, The Wall Street Journal laid the foundation for lower taxes, and the continuation of the Bush tax cuts of 2003.

...The latest IRS data have arrived on who paid what share of income taxes in 2006, and it's going to be hard for the rich to pay any more than they already do. The data show that the 2003 Bush tax cuts caused what may be the biggest increase in tax payments by the rich in AMERICAN HISTORY (emphasis mine)
... The top 1% of taxpayers, those who earn (ed: a whole whopping!!!!) $388,806, paid 40% of all income taxes in 2006, the highest share in at least 40 years (my emphasis).

The loonies and socialists, which is the mainstream Democratic party, continue to lie to the American people with their claim of tax cuts for the rich! It is almost laughable how stupid the Democrats are..... I mean retarded..... oh wait, I can't use that word.... disingenuous they are. They like to play to the emotions of people, not for the good, but so they can win elections by buying votes with large government handouts.

It needs to be pointed out that, as mentioned in the WSJ's editorial, that Americans with an income below the median paid ONLY 2.9% of all income taxes!!!! In essence, the lowest income levels pay NO INCOME TAX!!!!!

Conservatives need to continue to press these numbers to the American people. We should be trying to expand the number of rich/wealthy in this country, not, as the Democrats want, try to expand the welfare/government dependant base for the purpose of vote buying.

Lastly, as again laid out in the WSJ's editorial, that if Obama were to raise taxes to the Carter year levels, the rich would pay roughly half of the 40% of all income taxes, 19%!!!!

Why? Part II

2008-08-11T21:03:00.002-05:00

But nothing is worse than being hurt by the one person closest to you, a spouse. To keep matters short, I made a huge mistake on Friday, June 13th. Shortly after, I realized I made a mistake and tried to make things right. To be clear, I NEVER COMMITTED A JOHN EDWARDS TYPE OF MISTAKE! But, it hurt my wife and I don't blame her.

Now, I love my wife with all my heart and soul. I know truly she is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with and raise my three beautiful girls with; grow old, very old with her. But recently, she told me that she didn't want or think she wanted to work things out. I am heart broken! I made the mistake, now I need to find a way to save my marriage.

I guess, I'm getting what I deserve. But I want my wife to know I love her with all my heart; with all my soul; and all my being.

Why?

2008-08-04T19:33:00.002-05:00

I learned the hard way, but you can never trust a friend.

I recently loaned, in my terms, a significant amount of money, which was promised to be paid back in a few days. The money was to be paid when this person received money from their estranged mom. That was two weeks ago tomorrow. Being the nice person I am, I allowed them to pay me on a Saturday... one week ago this past Saturday. It's now going on two weeks and I haven't seen a penny and this "friend" won't even address the subject.

I was there for them when they were in a pinch, and now when I probably won't make this months rent and can't afford my daughters birthday, they turned their back on me. This is so critical, that I may even risk my job, which I just started today; I became a driver for a local MPLS/StP courier company.

I loved my friend with all my heart, and would probably be stupid enough again to loan them money, but it is so disappointing that they would turn their back on what they said was a friend. I got used plan and simple. If I didn't run the risk of getting sued, and knowing everything I said above is fact, I would name this person and humiliate them. But, beyond this post and possible legal action, I'll take the high road.

My point in this whole post is to let everyone know, you can't even trust your best friend. I've learned this the hard way over the last couple years. If I didn't live to say one more thing, remember this: love your wife, your children, your grandparents and family. For they will be the only people you can ever trust.

2008 MILF

2008-08-04T00:03:00.003-05:00

Once again, a group of Italians, and a few others, descended upon the extravagant city of Apple Valley. I wish I could say the same about TPC at Valleywood. I swear that the course will be the death of me, or I'll simply forget about the back nine.

Enough of me. The KARnation in Golf Pants took the the famed Lord Jones' cup again this year. A couple shots in the fairway or a couple putts that fall, Team Comment Trolls win. Of course, it wouldn't be a MILF if my partner Gherity didn't carry the team with an ridiculous 85 individual score. I shot more than 85. We lost by a two shots!

Of course you can get a complete run down over at Kool Aid Report.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Learned Foot and the ever lovely Mrs. Foot for their wonderful hospitality! And to all the other MILFers that make it a day to look forward to each year.

Are We Bored Yet?

2008-08-03T23:49:00.002-05:00

Does anyone give a damn about the Presidential election of 2008? I don't, I haven't since oh say 2004! None of the candidates tickled my fancy, except Fred Thompson, but he was in the race for all of 1 day. Just Kidding!

But, as a good American, I will vote for McCain. Though he may or could be as dangerous as Obama; you just need to look at campaign finance or the issue of global warming. He won't allow islamic nutties to attack America. McCain won't get all orgasmic over appeasing the E.U or U.N (should we say F.U!). He will need to pick a running mate that doesn't say, "Hey dems, I'm lubed and ready". Anything less than a solid and real conservative could result in a Democrat White House. As conservatives are a principled bunch, a poor v.p. choice could led many to stay home.

That's all I'm going to write about the 2006-2008 Presidential election.

Happy Easter

2008-03-22T22:33:00.000-05:00

Happy Easter!

SLA Criminal Back to Jail

2008-03-22T21:48:00.003-05:00

It looks like SLA criminal Sara Jane Olson is headed back to jail. According to officials, she should not have been released from prision for at least one more year.

A review of time credits led the correction officials to note she should have not been released for one more year.

Well, goodness for that, I don't belive she should be released period!!! Not only was she a terrorist, but just look at her!!!!! That alone should land her in prison for life without parole.

The Story the MSM Won't Report

2008-03-07T08:00:00.002-06:00

While conservative commentators have reported this, why hasn't the main-stream-media??? The fact that Congress' approval rating is lower than the president's is something to be fully aware of!

Moreover, in the RCP poll averages that I've linked to, nowhere has the President had a gap in , approval/disapproval of more than 39%. On the other hand, Congress has, in one poll almost 60% gap...... Yet, the MSM has not reported on the dismal rating of Congress.

Terrorist Congressman D-MN5

2007-07-18T17:44:00.002-05:00

The first terrorist elected to Congress, has apologized for comparing the Bush Administration to Hitler. I say B.S. Ellison is a liar, he hates the jews and the Bush Admistration.

Gulf War Then and Now.

2007-07-15T12:32:00.001-05:00

It seems to me, if my memory serves me, that at the end of the 1991 Gulf War critics were screaming that the U.S. should have marched into Baghdad and removed Saddam Hussein. In '03-'04 we did that and now the same nutties are scream foul....what gives?

Oh, yeah... the left is void of ideas and convictions, thus they must be everything opposite a Republican.

The Do-Nothing 110th Congress Strikes Again

2007-07-12T18:45:00.000-05:00

In a vote of 223 to 201, the anti-human rights, terrorist supporting, freedom hating, House of Representatives voted to withdraw U.S Troops from Iraq in 120 days. HR 2956 will go no where; the President, if the slim chance this bill makes it to his desk, will veto it.

The larger point is this: This has been the millionth-something Iraq, Anti-Troop measure since January. Add that to all the pointless political "investigations" and it begs the question, will we see any other legislative business the next year and a half? I mean, I like the fact that Congress is not out screwing me in the A$$, but there is important work to be done! Moreover, will their hatred for Bush lead to nothing EVER getting done? Did the Democrats run on an legislative agenda???

Inasmuch as the the Democratic leaders like to talk the talk, they have not and can not walk the walk.

GOD BLESS THE USA

2007-07-06T19:57:00.000-05:00

Lee Greenwood's God Bless The USA is one of my all-time favorite songs, it's an anthem of sorts. I wanted to post it here today. If you don't have a copy of this song, go get it. If you do, listen to it and reflect on how great it is to be an American!

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,

From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:

I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A

Happy Birthday America!

2007-07-05T17:22:00.000-05:00

(Ed note: due to the fact I returned home late on the 4th, I did not post this yesterday).

The Declaration of Independence

IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776

A DECLARATION By the REPRESENTATIVES of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, In GENERAL CONGRESS assembled

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.

He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.

He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.

He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.

He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected, whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.

He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.

He has obstructed the Administration of Justice by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary Powers.

He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.

He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people and eat out their substance.

He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil Power.

He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:

For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:

For protecting them, by a mock Trial from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:

For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:

For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefit of Trial by Jury:

For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:

For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies

For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:

For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.

He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.

He has plundered our seas, ravaged our coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.

He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation, and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & Perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.

He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.

He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.

In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. — 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.

— John Hancock

New Hampshire:
Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton

Massachusetts:
John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry

Rhode Island:
Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery

Connecticut:
Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver Wolcott

New York:
William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, Lewis Morris

New Jersey:
Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark

Pennsylvania:
Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross

Delaware:
Caesar Rodney, George Read, Thomas McKean

Maryland:
Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll of Carrollton

Virginia:
George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr., Francis Lightfoot Lee, Carter Braxton

North Carolina:
William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, John Penn

South Carolina:
Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton

Georgia:
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton

An Inconvenient Lie

2007-02-26T20:41:00.000-06:00

OH MY! This is good, really, really good! I just found this on Drudge tonight.

Iran's Nuclear Threat

2007-02-26T20:10:00.000-06:00

According to an article in the Houston Chronicle, Iran's President is facing strong criticism at home from Conservatives in Iran.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced a new round of sharp criticism at home today after he said Iran's nuclear program is an unstoppable train without brakes. Reformers and conservatives said such tough talk only inflames the West as it considers further sanctions.

This comes days after it was reported in the New York Times that Iran was expanding it nuclear efforts in defiance of the U.N.

President Bush needs to keep the heat on Iran both militarily and diplomatically, because in my opinion, either option fails without the other.

The "Culture of Corruption" Continues

2007-01-29T20:00:00.000-06:00

So much for ethical changes in Congress.

Carter: Too Many Jews on Holocaust Memorial Council

2007-01-27T20:34:00.000-06:00

According to WorldNetDaily, in 1980, Monroe Freedman, executive director for the Holocaust Memorial Council, wrote Jimmy Carter a memo making recommendations for council board members. The response had a handwritten note in the corner stating, "too many Jews" In addition, a christian member had a name, "too Jewish."

What, not enough Nazis for you Mr. Carter.

I really don't see why people get all hyped up about Carter. He was a miserable President, his foreign policy stinks, and he really is a anti-Semite (as proved in this article and his most recent book).

But this also shows the hypocrisy's of the left. If Reagan or any other conservative had wrote or said these things, they would have been driven to a footnote in history. But, Dems get away with hatred/hate speech all the time. You got Robert, KKK, Bryd Senator in West Virginia; you got Carter,anti-Semite extraordinaire, as a noble peace prize winner; you got Mohammad Ellison Congressmen from Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Not to mention all the other numerous idiotic things Dems have said, yet go unreported.

People will continue to think of Carter as someone great, and try to rewrite history of him and his presidency, but the truth is starting to see the day.

Nazis, uh er, liberals, uhhh, OH HELL THEY'RE ALL THE SAME

2007-01-27T14:01:00.000-06:00

Those crazy Nazis are back at it.

Basically, we're burning degenerate books, so anything that's hateful toward the white race, anything that has to do with homosexuality or anything against our party policy," Schoen said. "We stand up for white people. We're the voice of white America"

Of course I strongly disagree with the above statement, but it should be pointed out that in one way or another those same intentions come from the Democrats and left wing fringe groups, i.e The Congressional Black Caucus-- we stand up/we're the voice for: for the little guy, the welfare queen, the gay and lesbian groups, etc..., of course that is unless you're white and want to join such said group.

Attorney General Lori Swanson said only a concerted effort by those who support diversity would quell the efforts of neo-Nazis and similar groups (I suppose she is implying Republicans, my emphasis). She wanted to participate in that, she said.

I think it's important for public officials to stand up and say, in our Minnesota, we don't tolerate hated and bigotry," she said.

That is unless you're a voter in the 5th Congressional district and voted for black Muslim, anti-Semite, anti-white candidate running for Congress.

Hillary '08

2007-01-21T10:21:00.000-06:00

It is now official, Hillary is running for President.

"Saying I'm in and I'm in to win," Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York launched a historic campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination Saturday, bringing the prospect of a female president closer than ever before.

How involved Bill will be if she is elected, and can he simply stand by as First Man?

But what really gets me is all the drooling and ranting of the "potential" first female president-- or in the case of Osama Barack Obama the first black president.

Clinton's announcement buoyed Democratic activists who have long promoted female politicians. (hmmm, yet make fun and criticize Republican women candidates and elected officials, no hypocrisy there--my emphasis).

Why didn't we get this excitement when Elizabeth Dole was running for president or Alan Keyes? A great example is Condi Rice who is the first black female Secretary of State. If this was a democrat, we would still be hearing how historic this is. But, because they were republicans, it means nothing. Republicans, regardless of what the left says, has made more headway into equality; we don't need to look at a person as black or white, male female.

Back to Hillary, Triple A points out that Hillary has already received the pro-abortion endorsement of Emily's List.

"I am one of the millions of women who have waited all their lives to see the first woman sworn in as president of the United States-- and now we have our best opportunity to see that dream fulfilled," said Ellen Malcom, president of Emily's List, a women's political network. (PRO-ABORTION RIGHTS GROUP, again my emphasis).

Where were you in, i believe, 2000? Remember folks, it is not about "gender equality" or "race equality", it is about power and promotion of left wing agenda.

Members, May I Introduce the Queen... I mean Speaker

2007-01-06T20:23:00.000-06:00

Yeah, and I'll post more on this, but the 110th Congress was sworn in this week with the Wicked Witch of the West as the Speaker. From what I hear and been reading, Americans, you better hold on to your wallet because it is going to be a whole lot lighter by 2009 (even worse if you live in LA LA Land of Minnesota).

Merry Christmas

2006-12-22T21:35:00.000-06:00

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

God Bless

Christmas History

2006-12-22T21:10:00.000-06:00

I found a website that describes the orgin of Christmas. Check it out.

Yeah, yeah, it's been awhile

2006-10-17T20:25:00.000-05:00

I know, it's been a couple months since I posted. I got a new job that doesn't allow the internet access I had before.

Anyway, a point to ponder you loony leftist.... you can impeach W, but, if I am not mistaken, Cheney would become President. So, you dems, impeach away.....!

BARF WEEZ.... OOOOHHHHHH NOOOOO AGHHHH

2006-08-24T11:20:00.000-05:00

AGHHHHHHHHHH, OOH, OHHHHHH, AGHHHHHHHHHH

Bab$, 'ole B.$., i$ Coming to Concert in Minneapoli$--

2006-08-23T15:38:00.000-05:00

For $omeone who i$ $uch a "defender" of the party of the little guy, $he $ure want$ to make impo$$ible for the little guy to never have a chance to EVER $ee her in concert! I mean DEAR GOD, $85-$450 a ticket!!! The madne$$.

$0, I better not hear her, EVER EVER, bitch and moan about tax cut$ for the rich (i.e tho$e who actually WORK and are PRODUCTIVE, unlike the $kanky bag)-- and all her other "anti-Republican, anti-American B.$. CRAP!

The Saintly U.N

2006-08-17T14:59:00.000-05:00

The sacramoneous U.N. Instead of securing the peace, this bunch of yahoos is out having sex with children.

New Poll- Harry Potter

2006-08-04T12:30:00.000-05:00

The hype is starting to build over which two characters will be killed off in the last Harry Potter book. So, I've gone non-political and added a poll to see which characters the readers think will be killed off.

Stem Cell Hypocrisy

2006-07-28T12:54:00.000-05:00

I have a wild theory, if you can call it such.

We've all heard the uproar over the President's veto of the embryonic stem cell legislation. My theory, or whatever is this:

The left/PETA type always argue for the rights of animals. Those stupid little creatures that can't EVER care for themselves. Of course, don't get me wrong, I love animals- have two myself- but I won't ever consider an animal superior to a human being. The left/PETA type demand stop testing "POTENTIAL" life saving drugs/medical procedures, etc..... on animals. You know, it's cruel and inhumane treatment (Oh, boo hoo); or a number of other reasons.

Consider this paragraph for a second:

"Daily, thousands of wild animals die as a result of shrinking habitats and other human-imposed dangers. Daily, millions of domestic animals die from abuse, neglect, overpopulation (euthanasia) and factory farming."

Or this:

"What do the above-mentioned have in common? All are sentient souls who have the ability to feel pain, fear, hope and loss. The above-mentioned cherish life and consider their lives of the utmost importance. All suffering is the same."

BUT, they argue WE NEED embryonic stem cells to discover "POTENTIAL" live saving cures to a number of diseases.

So, it is ok to test on a human life, but not on animals? The same notion applies with abortion, it is ok to kill a human through abortion, but hunting and fishing are evil and cruel and inhumane?

The life of an animal is FAR more important than that of the unborn (think the spotted owl debate). Kill a human life, it's a choice; kill a animal it's a crime.

Even More Proof that Tax Cuts are Working... IN AMERICA!

2006-07-25T13:41:00.000-05:00

Pete Du Pont has a has a piece in the WSJ Opinion Journal section on the effects and benefits of the Bush tax cuts. The numbers are staggering: less than three years the economy has expanded by $2.2 trillion dollars or 20%. (remember calls of the worst economy since Herbert Hoover).

But to easily sum it up in one line, I quote: "the truth is that when tax rates go down, economic activity goes up. "

Tax Cuts are Working, Especially in Minnesota

2006-07-25T12:32:00.000-05:00

More proof of the effects of lower taxes.

Wal-Mart

2006-07-24T14:31:00.000-05:00

This article is a good read on Democrats and Wal-Mart.

Ho Hum.....

2006-07-24T14:20:00.000-05:00

Today is one of those days, so much to say, so little motivation to say it and not sure how to say it (a minor case of writers' block). I'm kinda in a mediocre mood.

Foot was distressed about a stressed pecker and now I've learned of a MOB constitutional crisis;

Triple_A was gleefully as a child on Christmas about his meeting with "The Man", Karl Rove, and he should be;

Things are a bit stressful around the old household because of some personal matters; I don't see a way out and it's effecting me more than I wish it too.

Anyway, I probably won't have much today in the way of posting, besides the above and I'm back home computerless again (happy to see the wife again!).

Israeli/Arab Conflict Timeline

2006-07-21T23:34:00.000-05:00

Just pursing the internet and found this. Interesting for those of us who consider ourselves history buffs.

Hello, Is There Anyone Out There?????

2006-07-21T20:44:00.000-05:00

Hello, comments, pleeeeeeeassse!

TRUTH ALERT- More Whites Executed than Blacks under the Death Penalty

2006-07-21T14:04:00.000-05:00

Whenever there is discussion of the death penalty, we get the same old argument that is disproportionately more blacks are executed than other races. But, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, this does not appear to be the case. Since the death penalty has been reinstated in 1976, more than half of those on death row have been white.

An Open Letter to the Citizens of Minneapolis: I'm Sorry

2006-07-21T11:59:00.000-05:00

Dear All:

I want to personally extend my sincere apologizes.

Because back in 2001 I voted for your current mayor R.T., "Brokeback", Ryback. Yes, I am so sincerely sorry. I thought he would prove to be a better alternative to Sharon Sayles "Wellstone"-Belton. Man, I was wrong! Mind you, if there had been a real alternative on the ballot, I would have voted for that person. Unfortunately, under the election methods in place, I didn't have much of a choice.

Had I known the Brokeback mayor would put the citizens of this once great city in danger for political gain, I would not have voted or voted against him; because I find voting a crucial part of our republican form of government, not voting wasn't an option. I accept personal responsibility for the serious and deadly mistake I made.

So, as I sit at home and contemplate my 2001 decision, the decision to leave without the opportunity to correct a serious and costly wrong, and the safety of others, I will deeply regret my mistake of voting for the Brokeback Mayor.

Please accept my sincerest apologies.

Very sincerely,

TruthDefender

Winston Churchill Part 3

2006-07-21T09:43:00.000-05:00

"Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.''

A lesson the Left Should Learn

2006-07-20T15:39:00.000-05:00

The left should take this to heart.

Common Sense Prevails in Court Ruling on Maryland Wal-Mart Law

2006-07-20T12:16:00.000-05:00

A federal court ruled the Wal-Mart Law passed in Maryland, despite the governor's veto was struck down by a federal district court judge on Wednesday.

(ht: The Hedgehog Report)

Has Pat Buchanan lost his Credibility?

2006-07-20T12:11:00.000-05:00

I think Pat Buchanan has put the nail in the coffin of his credibilty with this column.

Winston Churchill Part 2

2006-07-20T08:08:00.000-05:00

"We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!"

Winston Churchill

2006-07-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

I watched a show about Winston Churchill on PBS yesterday and gave me the ideas to post some quotes from this great man. I think in today's world President George W. Bush is the American equivalent to Winston Churchill.
Here is the answer which I will give to President Roosevelt... We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire. Neither the sudden shock of battle nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.

Thank you New York Times!

2006-07-18T21:53:00.000-05:00

When I read reports like this, it makes me want to personally thank the New York Times for their excellent reports on how the U.S. Government is tracking down terrorists and preventing a further attack on American soil.

Maybe because of the New York Times, also know as the treasonous paper of record, I don't feel as secure as I should. But, the hatered for Bush runs so deep, they would be willing to sacrifice the safety of me and my family and others in America to press their own political agenda.

Once again, thanks again NYTs! I just pray for those with more sense, brains, and a sense of maturity that is working to overcome the damage you have caused and working to keep me and all Americans safe.

TRUTH ALERT: Higher Prices Mean Less Money for Road Work

2006-07-16T11:11:00.000-05:00

According to an article that appeared in the Pierce County Herald June 12, 2006, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is expecting the road-building fund to be $68 million in the red. They contribute this to higher gas prices.

Gas Revenues are now expected to be $70 million less
than what was projected a year ago. Higher gas prices are also resulting in fewer car sales and that means motorists will pay $26 million less than expected or vehicle registrations.

This really does show that those who call for a higher gas tax to fund road projects (in Minnesota the leader was Rep. Ron Erhardt, R-Edina) clearly don't understand the consequences/simple economics. Higher prices, less demand, lower prices more demand. Higher taxes, less revenue, lower taxes, more revenue. Higher tax, higher price of gas, less revenue.

And on the lighter side......

2006-07-15T00:33:00.000-05:00

It is approximately 12:20 am, I'm awake for some insane reason all-to-well knowing the mini-human-monkeys, destructors will be up in, oh 5 or 6 hours. I'm up having a mid-night beer. All I can say is Miller Lite sucks donkey ass. I have always thought beers tasted alike. But since all I had the last 10 months is primarily Lienkugels, I can tell the difference.

So I thought I would ramble on about something unexciting. Well all need a break from liberals worthless crap every now and then.

So, to anyone as insane as me and up at this lonely hour, Cheers!

Land for Peace=Land for Terror?

2006-07-13T15:01:00.000-05:00

(ht: Freedom Dogs)

Please read Michael Medved's piece on the matter.

How 'bout a shootin' gallery....?

2006-07-13T12:10:00.000-05:00

Oh please! This sound so flipping LAME! I mean, I never really went to the penny arcaid, I'm usually a machinary hill/farm animal guy (of course the food), but seriously ANYTHING but a butterfly exhibit. How about a shooting gallery?

TRUTH ALERT- The Tax Cuts are Working!

2006-07-11T11:42:00.000-05:00

On Sunday the New York Times reported that tax revenues were $200 billion higher than projected and that the budget deficit would be approximately $100 billion less. OH really? I thought the evil tax cuts meant death to us all; government would cease to exist as we know it.

In Tuesday, the President announced the numbers: The deficit will be $296 billion, $127 less than projected. The tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 are working, just as they did in the 80's and just as John F. Kennedy predicted in 1962 (on a side note, his own brother, the drunken sailor, driver, boozing womanizer, Teddy is running from his own brothers legacy, but that's for another day).

Revenues are up, the deficit is down, the TAX CUTS ARE WORKING! Why can't the left be positive about this? The answer is very simple: It takes away from their tax and spend, big government, we're better than you, so we need to control your money attitude. The interesting part of this is the revenue is coming from corporations and the wealthy...... and, according to Rep. John Spratt D-SC on CSPAN Monday night individual tax revenue is down or hasn't caught up to the 90's (remember the 90's, the decade that lead to Eron, Tyco, etc.....). Oh boo hoo! I prefer to spend my money instead of having it taken from me and redistributed so I'll never see it again.

The fact, TRUTH IS, when rates are cut, money is returned to the taxpayer, who will spend that money on cars, homes, vacations. Basically investing in various industries, who will need to hire workers to keep up with supply and demand, which creates supplies that leads to demands for other industries. All these new workers pay taxes; all these companies pay taxes on their profits, etc...... In the end the country receives more revenue.

We came, We MILF'd, We conquered!

2006-07-08T09:30:00.000-05:00

Team Comment Trolls (M. Gehrity, Nate B and myself) pulled out a major upset over highly favorite Nihilist in Kool Aid Pants (Mr. Learned Foot and The Nihilist in Golf Pants). Learned Foot was defending champion.

Despite my play, which I'll admit was one of my better shitty rounds, with consistent 7's, M. Gehrity carried the team!

I would like to extend my thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Foot for their gracious hospitality. The beer and food was great! I had a great time and look forward to defending the title next year (at least I'll practice more before the round!)

Al Zarqawi Update

2006-06-09T08:06:00.000-05:00

At last check Zarqawi is still DEAD!

Keith Ellison

2006-06-08T15:23:00.000-05:00

Katherine Kersten has written an article in the 6/8/06 Star Tribune about Keith Ellison. It seems to me, things seem to be imploding on the racist (and yes, from the things he has said in the past to his involvement with the Nation of Islam, makes him a racist) MPLS democrat. Also, check out Powerline and Minnesota Democrats Exposed on more.

The All negativity All The Time Party

2006-06-08T14:43:00.000-05:00

Does the Left have anything positive to say?

Al-Quida's #1 Killed in Iraq

2006-06-08T07:20:00.000-05:00

Al-Zarqwi, the leader of Al-Qaida in Iraq, was killed yesterday in an air strike by U.S Forces. It is days like this when I am proud to be an American, I am proud of our President and most of all, I most proud of our troops fighting for freedom.

But of course, you'll hear the typical nay-sayers. Zarqwi's death doesn't mean anything, the insurgents will still be out killing our troops, they'll get behind new leader. Yes, that may be true, but it also sets the insurgents back. They are, and I suspect will be, more disorganized and that will cause problems. It is also a huge morale boost for our troops who have been under fire from the left in this country.

It will also help the President and the message that we are WINNING the war on terror.

God Bless the USA!

Global Warming Update

2006-06-01T12:25:00.000-05:00

It is being reported scientists have discovered that the Artic was once tropical. If, what the scientists have found is true, then this slaps in the face of envirowackos.

We are consistently told by environutters like AlGORE the world is ending; global warming is the end of life as we know it, blah, blah, blah. Yet, the truth is the world goes through cycles. It warms up, it cools down.

I heard on the radio the other day that scientists are predicting a major earth cool down in the next 8-10 years.

News Alert

2006-05-12T11:39:00.000-05:00

IAEA has discovered traces of nuclear grade urianium in Iran. Read about it here.

And Why are Taxpayers Funding a New Stadium?

2006-05-01T07:24:00.000-05:00

With stories like this OR this, can someone explain to me WHY the State of MN is allowing the taxpayers of Hennepin County to support a new stadium?

Rock ON!

2006-04-17T20:17:00.000-05:00

My computer is working! And, I have internet AGAIN! Internet is like water and air, you can't live without it.

I hope to be posting more now; work is still nuts, so it will be in the evenings. I got a number of things I want to post about: A quietly reported "terrorist attack" in North Carolina; tax facts; Reagan facts; and other news items I will find.

9th Circus Court of Appeals

2006-04-14T15:54:00.000-05:00

A ruling from the 9th Circus Court of Appeals

Illegal Immigration

2006-04-12T10:28:00.000-05:00

Will any one pick up on the irony of this story.

Sen. Reid

2006-04-05T13:12:00.000-05:00

Interesting.... More to come

Sorry for the lack of posts

2006-03-30T13:37:00.000-06:00

I'm still around! Our computer at home died a couple months ago and most of the posting I had done was at work or at my folks. Well, work has been killer and I haven't been to my parents much, thus lack of posting.

I have a bunch of material when things slow down or we get a computer.

Hang in there!

Liberal Tolerance Part II

2006-03-23T11:41:00.000-06:00

So much for tolerance and love.

Liberal tolerance= Hate

2006-03-13T07:46:00.000-06:00

(via Expose the Left)

The editorial by Trey Ellis speaks for itself!

McClatchy Company to Buy Knight-Ridder

2006-03-12T21:21:00.000-06:00

UGHHHH! I can''t imagine two Star and Sickles in the Twin Cities!

I seriously hope, the rock in my gut I feel about this deal does not comes true. I worry that the purchase will leave the Twin Cities with one S & S (Star Tribune) or two S&S molded papers. The thought is my worst nightmare.

I enjoy the Pioneer Press. I actually subscribe to it, I think it is a fair newpaper (I don't always agree with the editorials, but at least with the ones I don't, they put some reasonable thought and try to make a intelligent argument). Also, I can get it delivered to me in Wisconsin. The S&S, is so out of touch with reality, that it can't be considered a reasonable news source (I think they still believe the economy is the worse since the great depression; Bush was responsible for 9-11; and Michael Moore is a good American).

McClatchy may have to sell off the PP to avoid anti-trust issues, but what this means for the future of the PP, I don't know. Some analyst think McClatchy could eliminate the PP! (If they do, or there is a substantial change in the way the PP is published, I'll cancel my subscription.)

The Sopranos

2006-03-12T13:59:00.000-06:00

Which Sopranos Mobster are you?

Silvio Dante

Consigliere to Tony

(HT: Kool Aid Report)

Dubai World Port- RIP

2006-03-10T08:07:00.000-06:00

In an editorial the Washington Post writes:

The result: Dubai Ports World will now RUN ONLY PORTS WHERE CARGO
IS PACKED AND SENT TO THE UNITED STATES, instead of managing ports
where the same cargo in unloaded (emphasis added).

Well, in my poor judgment, support for the president, and lack of an understanding of national security, it would seem to me that control of where the cargo is LOADED is far more of a security threat than simply unloading the cargo.

Puckett, Thanks for the Memories!

2006-03-07T13:26:00.000-06:00

Kirrrrrby Puckett

2006-03-06T11:35:00.001-06:00

There is, in everyone's lifetime, a person or athlete that exemplifies greatness. To me that person is Kirby Puckett. As reported, Sunday he suffered a stroke at his Scottsdale, AZ home, he is 44 years old. As of 1:00pm he is in critical condition at a hospital in Arizona.

As one of the greatest World Series ever played, it will be Puckett carrying the Twins, who were on the brink of elimination, in game 6; single handedly winning that game for the Twins. We will always remember Pucketts contagious smile, his laughter, or his hard play and dedicated team work and his awesome leaping catches that still to this day, give me shivers to hear John Gordon or Herb Carnel making the call. A player who could have made millions more for a big market team, stayed loyal to the team that brought him to the majors. MN and I especially will be grateful for all the great memories. Puck, my prayers are with you, get better. Baseball needs you around for many more years!

Dubai World Port

2006-03-05T22:01:00.000-06:00

I have been meaning to write on the issue of the sale by British company P&O to a Dubai Company, Dubai World Port, contracts to operate 6 U.S ports, for a week or so.

Sometimes, for me, politics is about gut feelings; from the moment the left and the horse poop Republicans made this a bigger story than needed, I never could jump on the bandwagon that this deal was so terrible to invoke the tantrum of 2-year olds . Let me explain my thoughts:

1. This is a deal between two companies, both foreign, to manage and run ports in the U.S. The U.S would MAINTAIN ALL responsibility for security;

2. President Bush has shown exemplary leadership on the War on Terror and protecting the homeland (remember NSA surveillance; an actual response to the attacks on 9-11; fighting the terrorist in the Middle East and not at home). So why would he or the administration support anything that would uncut national security?

I did think a 45 day review process should have been in place; DPW has agreed to push the closing back 45 days to allow further review. And after the review, Congress should climb back into a hole and let the deal proceed.

In my heart, I could not oppose this deal and under cut my President. So, why you ask? In addition to the two items I mentioned above, I also listened to those who I consider more "in the know" than me. From that I have considered the follow (note NO ITEM CONSISTS OF JIMMY CARTER'S SUPPORT or BILL CLINTON'S SUPPORT):

1. We hear how terrorism is a result of a poor underserved class of people. Maybe (though I'll admit a danger lies here) jobs can be created in the region because of this deal;

2. A number of DPW employees are American or have American ties, this includes its general counsel;

3. UAE is an ally on our war on terror. Many of our Naval ships are located at a port in the UAE;

4. As Tony Snow discussed recently on his radio program, the UAE is located close to an important base in Iran and;

5. Again as Tony Snow has argued, and I agree, did we not host a number of the 9-11 hijackers in AMERICA? Does that mean we can not do business with those American cities? How about our European friends: Didn't the 9-11 hijackers have a stay in Hamburg, Germany? Oh, how about our support of Osama Bin Laden in the 80's or Saddam Hussein? Maybe we shouldn't do business with ourselves because we have support and supplied terrorists in the past!

The point is, no country is perfectly clean, no country ever will. I think there is some truth, though not 100% racial profiling, that this is an anti-middle east; anti-Muslim position to not support the deal.

I've attached an Opinion Journal editorial supporting the deal (title link). It makes good sense and a better argument than I could make.

Weekend Posting

2006-03-05T20:47:00.000-06:00

For a while, my postings on the weekends will be limited. My home computer crashed and can only post during work hours M-F. Sorry to all for the inconvenience.

Daily Press Briefing Policy Idea

2006-03-05T14:17:00.000-06:00

Scott McClellan during his next press briefing should declare a new White House Daily Press Briefing policy:

The policy shall state:

Under no circumstance, shall a member of the press, unless covering the WH from a place of personal residence, shall be present or cover the president while intoxicated.

While saying this, he should be looking at David Gregory. Not just a glance, but a full force, eye to eye contact. Then admit he is kidding and laugh! I would love to see the expressions during this joke.

The Democrats Have Sunk to Even Newer LOWS

2006-03-03T10:43:00.000-06:00

I've linked to an article in the Washington Times that Maryland Democrats are going to link black republican, Maryland Lt. Gov. and candidate for U.S. Senate Michael Steel to the Federal Government's response to hurricane Katrina.

I AM MADDER THAN HELL AFTER READING THIS ARTICLE!

Let's start with white guy: Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD):

I don't think the African-American community is going to want to give a stamp of approval to the Bush Administration

Hmmmm, Condi Rice, Collin Powell, other non-black minorities (excuse me, AMERICANS)......
Would they ever with all the free handouts the Dems want to give them?

Further on in the story we read:

You might have a crossover of black Democrats voting for Steele. That's what everybody is really worried about. It's what we called a legacy vote, " (yeah vote for the party of slave holders-- History lesson: Lincoln-Republican, CIVIL WAR, Democrats-Slave holders, ROBERT BYRD-D WV also KKK MEMBER), says state Sen. Gloria Lawlah (Law-lah? LA LA LA kida like the words coming out of her mouth, LA LA LA), Prince George's (you don't think she thinks this about the President do you?) Democrat and member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland"

I call that real freedom to vote! Maryland's new state motto should read: "If you're black, come to Maryland, we want to suppress your vote or "Come to Maryland, where if you're black, you better only vote Democrat, OR ELSE!"

In the end, where is the blame on the chocolate mayor? Can't criticize him for anything can we? Or DEMOCRAT Kathleen (I need to look pretty for the cameras) Blanco? What has the Democratic party done for blacks? NOTHING.... Keep 'em poor, keep 'em stupid, keep 'em coming back for more and we get the votes! IT IS A SHAME!

Ted Kennedy BURP Environmentalist

2006-03-02T12:22:00.000-06:00

In today's Washington Times Audrey Hudson writes:

A fight to block alternative fuel development that could replace oil-burning power plants for communities along the Nantucket Sound has created an unusual alliance on Capitol Hill, with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy backing the fight against the green proposal.
Mr. Kennedy, a staunch environmentalist, opposes the Cape Wind project, which will place windmills in the sound's shallows to create electricity for customers in Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

The Drunken sailor is a hypocrite! An environmentalist, but he opposes the wind towers. Why, because it's in his, and a bunch of elite leftist "backyard". I mean, we wouldn't want to destroy the view for these bunch (I know of Kennedy and Walter Knokite who oppose this). Of course, we don't want to destroy the mooses' habitat either.

It is funny how convenient it is to oppose something when it effects an elitist group of leftist! But, if some average Joe or Joanne Citizen wants to do what they want on their OWN property, and they sit on wetlands, they can't and matter of fact they go to jail. Simply because the will of these elitist to impose their will on others is sickening!

Hudson goes on:

Critics say the Massachusetts Democrat doesn't want the Cape Wind project in his own back yard along with 130 windmills that might clutter the water view of the Kennedy clan's vacation home. Sen. John Kerry, Massachusetts' junior senator and another key green ally, called attempts to derail the project an "insult."

MY GOD, I PARTIALLY AGREE WITH LURCH!

Hudson concludes:

Massachusetts declared Nantucket Sound an ocean sanctuary in the 1970s, thus banning disturbance of nearly the entire seabed as well as the view.
Mark Forest, chief of staff for Rep. Bill Delahunt, Massachusetts Democrat who represents the Nantucket area, called it "a very contentious battle."
"We have a need for energy, but there is a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it -- this is the wrong way," Mr. Forest said.
Mr. Kerry, the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, has issued a statement opposing Mr. Young's legislative move.
"The Young amendment is an insult to Americans who care about good government. I oppose this backdoor amendment to the Coast Guard Authorization bill, which -- if passed -- will derail offshore wind projects across the nation," he said.
Mr. Rodgers said the use of wind power would reduce air pollution from the oil-fired Canal Power plant and ease the demand for electricity throughout New England, which faces the threat of rolling blackouts during cold winter days.
Asked about Mr. Kennedy's opposition to the plan, Mr. Rodgers said, "To say you favor wind power, but not here, where you live in a very windy place, calls into question your real commitment to wind power."

In plain American English, if it effects an elite group of left-wing nuts, it is bad policy. If it effects average Joe American then let the gov't run wild, take and develop away!

Kennedy is a hypocrite, he doesn't care for the little guy, nor has he ever.

Neck Tuck or the Poor and Suffering Victims of Katrina

2006-02-27T11:46:00.000-06:00

http://www.drudgereport.com/flash7.htm

Need I say more!

Brian Melendez is a shamless human and a disgrace to our Vets and America

2006-02-27T11:20:00.000-06:00

Scott Johnson from www.powerlineblog.com writes of an email he received:

Coleman's third column on the Midwest Heroes ads quotes certain email messages he received from "soldiers, family members and veterans of past conflicts" supporting his columns. Here is one we received from an Iraq war veteran ("back from Tikrit") addressing the substance of Coleman's columns and Melendez's calumny: Have you ever noticed that when Democrats dissent on the Iraqi campaign, and their criticism or dissent is rebutted, they quickly seek refuge with, "How dare you question my patriotism"?

Yet, here we have the head of the Minnesota DFL calling Iraqi veterans and their families "un-American" for stating their beliefs about the war. Republicans are often senseless when it comes to the cut-and-thrust of local politics, but here is a case where Minnesota Republicans, followed shortly thereafter by the national Republican Party, should 1) call for a written and public apology from Brain Melendez to the veterans and their families; 2) call for Melendez to resign as Chairman of the DFL, as he is unfit to head a reputable political outfit; 3) call on other prominent Democrat leaders to repudiate Melendez and his ugly statements.

More personally, I'm an Iraqi veteran twice over. I know we fight Al Qaeda, among others, in Iraq. I know Al Qaeda attacked us repeatedly in the 1990s, attacked the USS Cole in 2000, and attacked us again on 9-11-2001. Since I share the same knowledge and beliefs as the people in the "Midwest Heroes" ads, Melendez has also insulted me as an un-American liar. I want an apology from him and from his party.

By the way, I was also serving in the 101st until very recently, but unfortunately did not run into LTC Repya. I hope I can still serve at his age.

Rick Waddell
COL, US Army Reserve

First Col. Waddell, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! You are a true American and a real hero to all of us.

Col. Waddell is right, Brian Melendez should resign!

Melendez is a shameful excuse for an American, and YES, I WILL QUESTION HIS PATRIOTISM! He and others like him HATE AMERICA and everything it stands for. Not I, the TruthDefender!

I am curious how much of his over paid lawyer salary he puts to the causes he thinks I need to pay for? Matter of fact, these partial-birth abortions gone bad morons, critize the President for violating the Constitution, yet they want to suppress the speech of our Vets.

Melendez, you and your leftist thugs are a disgrace to all Americans and a bigger disgrace to those who fought so you could shoot your worthless mouths off.

NASCAR NATION

2006-02-26T20:12:00.000-06:00

We're already through week two and the race for the chase is ON! Dale Jr. is my favorite and had a couple good runs. Unfortunately, Jimmy Johnson, won the Great American race a week ago; today he finished 2nd. Well, at least it's a long season and he may hit some bad luck. Little E, of course will get hot about week 10 and never look back.

2006-02-26T20:04:00.000-06:00

NSA

2006-02-17T14:20:00.000-06:00

Mort Kondrake writes in a commentary on Realclearpolitics.com, how the Bush administration should work with Congress to allow electronic surveillance of terrorists. The article is below:

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/Commentary/com-2_17_06_MK.html

Cheney v. Kennedy

2006-02-15T15:16:00.000-06:00

I think I would rather hunt with The Vice President than ride with Ted Kennedy.

Ok, that is now an old joke, but it is true! And yet the MSM is SO BLASTED CONCERNED that they did not get their dirty, grubby little hands on a story that they would use to embarrass the Bush Administration until 14 hours later. NO MENTION, mind you, of Sen. Kennedy's little joy ride and the time that passed while a young woman was left to die.

The whole Cheney incident is a non-news story for me. There are more important topics (for example, how incompetent Democrats are), to be covered. How about the good going on in Iraq, or the liberal failure called Minneapolis, or Iran, or how well our economy is... no! It's a non-issue, no laws broken, hunting accident.

No wonder I don't watch the MSM anymore.