These are principles that I believe our country was founded on. They are principles of a Christian nation, though should be tenets of many faiths. If you agree with seven of them we have something in common that we can build upon.
1. America is good.
2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.
3. I must always try to be a more honest person that I was yesterday.
4. The family is sacred. My Spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.
(from Glenn Beck - The 9-12 Project, Be the people of September 12, 2001)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Obama's Lies are Typical Liberal Lies
One the news I heard this report quoting President Obama's speech in Wisconsin blaming Republican for the recession. He wants voters to ask themselves "do I want to invest in our people, in our middle class and making it stronger, and our infrastructure and our education system and clean energy -- is that one vision, or are we just going to keep on doing the same things that got us into this mess in the first place." There are two parts I would draw our attention too--His plan and the blame.
Obama says he is investing in our people, middle class and infrastructure, education and clean energy. Raising taxes on the middle class in the form of increased health care cost and with environmental legislation they are going to ram through, increased energy costs. He also will allow the Bush tax cut expire which is a raise in taxes. I don't think money is well spent toward infrastructure and education so throwing more money at it is not necessarily a good thing. And clean energy is unproven and not cost effective, and only will be when the competitive market gets there. I think President Obama's progressive policies are making the recession longer than what the "somewhat" free market economy would correct. Raising taxes prevent private investment to grow the economy, increase spending straddles generations with crushing debt, and redistribution of wealth steals money from one pocket to give to another, not really growing the economy either, and is mostly a payoff to his donors and supporters the unions and liberal organizations.
Now to the later part, the blame. What things happened under the Bush years and republican led Congress that were bad and led to the financial crisis? This is a very misunderstood subject, and I am going to let the comments answer it.
Obama says he is investing in our people, middle class and infrastructure, education and clean energy. Raising taxes on the middle class in the form of increased health care cost and with environmental legislation they are going to ram through, increased energy costs. He also will allow the Bush tax cut expire which is a raise in taxes. I don't think money is well spent toward infrastructure and education so throwing more money at it is not necessarily a good thing. And clean energy is unproven and not cost effective, and only will be when the competitive market gets there. I think President Obama's progressive policies are making the recession longer than what the "somewhat" free market economy would correct. Raising taxes prevent private investment to grow the economy, increase spending straddles generations with crushing debt, and redistribution of wealth steals money from one pocket to give to another, not really growing the economy either, and is mostly a payoff to his donors and supporters the unions and liberal organizations.
Now to the later part, the blame. What things happened under the Bush years and republican led Congress that were bad and led to the financial crisis? This is a very misunderstood subject, and I am going to let the comments answer it.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Happy Constitution Day!
That's right today is Constitution Day. There are so many unofficial holidays, and most are for fun or for the elected official that decreed it to tout his stuff. But this is a particularly good one to observe.
This day is actually called Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. We celebrate being an American and those that immigrate to our country and become citizens. This would solve the whole immigration debate if these immigrants could more easily become lawful citizens. I am proud that my wife's uncle who has been Canadian for nearly five decades of living in the U.S. became an American. My professor that worked closely with on my thesis became a citizen after two decades of living here while I was working with him. And I have a sister-in-law from Peru that is about to become a citizen. I admire these people who have worked hard to improve their lives and have found opportunity in America.
Now with the progressive left marching forward with their agenda at a rapid pace it is important for Americans to know the Constitution so that they me seize the power that inspired document guarantees. WE THE PEOPLE was not a font error; it was a bold statement to England and the world that we are a free and empowered citizenry. It is up to us to preserve that power, otherwise the Constitution is just a piece of paper. The government is taking power and placing burdens on the American public. Our greatest power is in our ability to fire the government. Though revolution and force is explained in the Declaration of Independence, I an not talking about that. I am talking about elections. This is a critical election to shift the direction the country is going, like the shifting of the tides this is massive. We are diverting a larger river in one year. I am also not referring to democrats and republicans. Conservatism is the answer. Conservatism is the founding principles that this country was founded on: small government, low taxes, free markets and individual liberty.
I challenge each of us to read the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States of America again before November 2nd. We need to become an educated public. Use these documents as your measuring stick for the candidates on your ballot. There are many wrongs to be corrected that the progressives have planted firmly like cancer that will be hard and painful to remove, but we must. It will take honorable leaders, and yes, even elected officials--politicians; men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan. Please take this challenge.
This day is actually called Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. We celebrate being an American and those that immigrate to our country and become citizens. This would solve the whole immigration debate if these immigrants could more easily become lawful citizens. I am proud that my wife's uncle who has been Canadian for nearly five decades of living in the U.S. became an American. My professor that worked closely with on my thesis became a citizen after two decades of living here while I was working with him. And I have a sister-in-law from Peru that is about to become a citizen. I admire these people who have worked hard to improve their lives and have found opportunity in America.
Now with the progressive left marching forward with their agenda at a rapid pace it is important for Americans to know the Constitution so that they me seize the power that inspired document guarantees. WE THE PEOPLE was not a font error; it was a bold statement to England and the world that we are a free and empowered citizenry. It is up to us to preserve that power, otherwise the Constitution is just a piece of paper. The government is taking power and placing burdens on the American public. Our greatest power is in our ability to fire the government. Though revolution and force is explained in the Declaration of Independence, I an not talking about that. I am talking about elections. This is a critical election to shift the direction the country is going, like the shifting of the tides this is massive. We are diverting a larger river in one year. I am also not referring to democrats and republicans. Conservatism is the answer. Conservatism is the founding principles that this country was founded on: small government, low taxes, free markets and individual liberty.
I challenge each of us to read the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States of America again before November 2nd. We need to become an educated public. Use these documents as your measuring stick for the candidates on your ballot. There are many wrongs to be corrected that the progressives have planted firmly like cancer that will be hard and painful to remove, but we must. It will take honorable leaders, and yes, even elected officials--politicians; men like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan. Please take this challenge.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Marlin's Two Cents
My friend made a good point.
"When many American jobs were on the line, when people were concerned about getting the ax, President Obama and the Democrats proposed sweeping overhauls of the banking, manufacturing, health care, and education systems of the country [and energy is next] in the name of stimulus thus saddling the people with future debt, increased taxes, and more government control for years to come.
"When many democrat congressmen jobs are on the line, when Obama and his democrat associates in congress are concerned about getting the ax, President Obama is proposing business tax cuts and less regulation to stimulate the economy and create more jobs.
"You can't say the liberals don't know what works. They are not stupid, they just think we are."
Well said Marlin Smith.
"When many American jobs were on the line, when people were concerned about getting the ax, President Obama and the Democrats proposed sweeping overhauls of the banking, manufacturing, health care, and education systems of the country [and energy is next] in the name of stimulus thus saddling the people with future debt, increased taxes, and more government control for years to come.
"When many democrat congressmen jobs are on the line, when Obama and his democrat associates in congress are concerned about getting the ax, President Obama is proposing business tax cuts and less regulation to stimulate the economy and create more jobs.
"You can't say the liberals don't know what works. They are not stupid, they just think we are."
Well said Marlin Smith.
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