A Contradiction Conundrum?!?

I would like to know your thoughts first.

Why would the leftist leaders of our federal government and the media insist that terrorists captured abroad be given Miranda rights, but want to deny a US citizen (Time Square Bomber) the same rights?

An Extreme Ideologue

There is a movement afoot, a conservative ascendancy, that is sweeping the nation. I hope it has the strength of determination to take over both houses of Congress and the Presidency, the drive and focus to repeal 100 years of progressivism, and reestablish this nation as the beacon of freedom, and release the capitalist system for ours and the worlds prosperity. And I hope that this tital wave will instill fear into the politicians still possessing a soul and a spine to stop the transformation of our nation into socialism.

As you may have heard that Utah Republicans gave Senator Bob Bennett his retirement.

Congressman Jason Chaffetz, elected in 2008 had this to say, "My victory two years ago led a lot of people into believing that Bennett could be in trouble. When people saw I was able to unseat a 12-year incumbent, they realized they could be beat [long time incumbants]."

Chris Cannon, who lost to Jason Chaffetz, had this to say after Senator Bennett lost, "You have extreme ideologues (that me) who took control of the party and drove normal people out. It's a problem that we have to correct." Cannon argues that the current political climate rewards invective and opprobrium. He goes on to note his disconnect with the people and that he is not a true conservative. "They learn to hate people who are in government, not understanding how it works. It is very clear there is a mass movement in America. They are ignorant. But zealous in what they are doing. Sarah Palin is not helping us as Republicans get control of Congress. I'd be talking to the center. Then you develop an ethos from the center."

Chris Cannon ran as a Conservative Republican for 7 campaigns. Now that he has lost his power and moved on in life he reveals his true colors. McCain is from the same ilk, and he is put forth as a leader of the party. This must change. This is happening from the ground up, commonly refered to as a grassroots movement. I have chosen conservatism because of its correct principles. Soon I will define the stratege for this movement.

PC to Excess

I have mentioned that political correctness has the underlying purpose to silence opposition and destroy debate. It is anti-free speech. It is politically correct to protest the War on Terror at a soldiers funeral, but not correct to wear the American flag bandanna or t-shirt.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/Students-Wearing-American-Flag-Shirts-Sent-Home-92945969.html

How ridiculous! Cinco de Mayo is not even celebrated all over Mexico. A co-worker who is Mexican was explaining yesterday that the day is in remembrance of a battle in Puebla over the french. It is not a Mexican national holiday, it is not their Independence Day (Sept 16). It is basically a day for marketing beer and food sales. It is another over-commercialized holiday. Things like the incident at Live Oak High School mentioned in the linked article need to be fought and stopped. This is ridiculous.

Another incident in the news recently was the Comedy Central: South Park episode that mentions Mohammad. A episode was going to have a joke referencing Mohammad. The creators and network received death threats over this and the episode was edited to remove the reference. Then an attempted terrorist car bomber tried to blowup the entrance to their New York building last weekend. Now there is news of Comedy Central doing a Jesus Christ show where he just wants to live a normal live in New York and His Father is playing video games.

http://livefeed.hollywoodreporter.com/2010/05/comedy-central-developing-jesus-christ-cartoon-series.html

So it is wrong to joke about Islam and fake Mexican holidays, but it is okay to disrespect Christianity? No it isn't. They have a right to say it. I will defend their rights. But socially their is a hypocrisy that is unacceptable. Well I am not a racist, I am not violent, and I am not silent any more.

Illegal Immigration from South of the Boarder

There is much argument over Arizona wanting to enforce the law, federal law of immigration. Reports of President Obama investigating the constitutionality of the law (yeah right!) and denouncing it (probably with out reading it). I have heard Mexican President Calderon " slams Arizona Immigration law (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN2620239020100426). Well this is the gist of the Mexican Illegal Immigration Law and it is actually enforced with them deporting more people than we do:

• in the country legally;
• have the means to sustain themselves economically;
• not destined to be burdens on society;
• of economic and social benefit to society;
• of good character and have no criminal records; and
• contributors to the general well-being of the nation.

The law also ensures that:

• immigration authorities have a record of each foreign visitor;
• foreign visitors do not violate their visa status;
• foreign visitors are banned from interfering in the country's internal politics;
• foreign visitors who enter under false pretenses are imprisoned or deported;
• foreign visitors violating the terms of their entry are imprisoned or deported;
• those who aid in illegal immigration will be sent to prison.

(from http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=14632, by J. Michael Waller)

"There is one simple test"

Ezra Taft Benson said what he considers a test to judge what the Government should do and not do besides what is explicitly stated in the Constitution of the United States of America:

"There is one simple test. Do I as an individual have a right to use force upon my neighbor to accomplish this goal? If I do have such a right, then I may delegate that power to my government to exercise on my behalf. If I do not have that right as an individual, then I cannot delegate it to government, and I cannot ask my government to perform the act for me."
(The Proper Role of Government, Ezra Taft Benson, The Eisenhower Administration - ed. Published in 1968, http://www.latterdayconservative.com/articles/ezra-taft-benson/the-proper-role-of-government)

How does this test apply to different functions of Government, those that they should do and not do?

Recently salt is to be regulated to force companies producing food to reduce salt usage. I cannot force a restaurant or a company to put less salt in. I can choose not to participate. Welfare as the Government does it is theft, not charity. It is forcing a group to help others. This is not emergency relief that comes from a natural disaster. It is creating dependence on the the dole, the opposite of what it claims to try to do.

I am trying to know what the government should do besides enforce the law, establish and maintain a judicial system, provide for the military, and establish a currency system. Can someone help me?

Addressing Crisis Locally

A friend of mine posed the question while visiting Ground Zero in New York City. "What will be brought out of us in [moments of crises]? How will you respond in moments of crises?"

This was my response:

"What would I do in a crisis? I am not sure. I have been fortunate to not have lived through a crisis. I have talked with one lady that did and helping others is what I would hope I would do. I am confident that that would be my response. As Clint, my friend, mentioned at "Ground Zero" I see us dealing with far greater things in our day-to-day lives. My circle of influence, is it better because of my actions? May it be so."


I feel with the major issues of our day being answered with progressivism. The crisis is the loss of liberty, opportunity and prosperity in our country. More and more of our individual freedoms are being infringed upon.

Now, I cannot change the socialist structure that is our federal and even state government, but I can educate myself and talk to others. I think we all need to get involved on the local level. I became a county delegate because I want conservatives to take back the country starting with my local level. It may not be our natural tendency to go to a city council meeting or run for delegate in our local precinct. I know I would rather be with my family. It is for my family that I am involved. That is not just a cliche, but my believe.

My mom gave me advice on how to stir a bowl. She said, "focus on the edges and the middle will take care of itself." She was right. The local level is the edge, and the federal government is the middle and will naturally follow. We will seize the opportunities to shift the country in the right direction, day be day. My hope is we will succeed in stopping the freight train of this federal administration and majority in both houses of Congress from running us off a cliff.

Growing Old

As each day passes we slowly grow old and our bodies are in decay most of our life. One day we go to play basketball and seemingly we have grown old overnight. We've realized we're not as young as we once were. This happening with our society and country.

I think it is amazing how normal all of these things of socialsim, corruption, waste, and loss of freedom or prosperity have become. It is more than just our oppressive big fat government. It is all aspects of society: the media, entertainment, business, consumerism, religion, communications in neighborhoods. Are we going to give in by quitting to do the things we used to do, accepting the way things have become, or are we going to eat better and exercise, and take back the life we had as individuals, families, communities, and a nation, and work to restore our freedoms? I am starting to restore things by not being censured with political correctness and educating myself and other open minded, honest, and freedom-loving people. I may ruffle a few feathers, but that is my cost for freedom, a small one compared to the fallen soldiers and founders of this great nation.