Tis the Season for Giving

It is appropriate that this story comes across the news desk at this time of year. I am talking about the comments made recently by an insurgent leader in Iraq. Abu Omar al-Baghdadi the leader of the Mujahideen Shura Council has graciously offered a one-month truce to our military forces to pull out of Iraq. The conditions of the truce state that we must vacate all of our military bases and leave behind all of our heavy weapons. Can you believe it? All we have to do is retreat from the battlefield and leave behind our military technology to radical insurgents and we can finally have a peaceful ending to the quagmire in Iraq. Unfortunately that is just the kind of sentence that would come from the lips of a liberal. We as the world power are just suppose to give in to the demands of those killing our soldiers and preventing democracy to take hold in Iraq and the middle east. On top of that we are supposed to leave our weaponry behind. We went into Iraq partly because we thought there was deadly weapons under Saddam's control but we are now supposed to leave ours behind for the terrorists to collect. The sad reality is that there are people in our county for whom this "truce" proposal makes sense. Those on the left are constantly beating the drum for our retreat from Iraq and I am sure they see this as a way for us to end our occupation in Iraq. The United States has been given two weeks to respond to the offer. My answer is simply this I think we should leave one bomb behind and that it is sent care on delivery to Mr. al-Baghdadi as it is rocketing towards him with all deliberate speed.

Time Picks You

Well the time has finally come for Time Magazine to announce their person of the year. And what do you know it is not a person at all per se but many persons. Time has picked you as the person of the year. That's right all of us are the person of the year. It is quite surprising that I would be picked person of the year considering I have not done much. Much hype has been put on this year's Time person of the year and I got to say I am kind of disappointed. I think Time took the easy way out by simply making the American citizen the person of the year. They spend countless hours around a table debating the pros and cons of many candidates and this year they simply pick you. I am not saying that you out there across the fruited plains do not deserve such an honor. I am sure many of you have made a worthwhile difference in the world this year and deserve the accolade. I am just saying that out of all the newsmakers of the past year the editors at Time decided that you are the most deserving. I will admit the choice was not what I had anticipated. I could have accepted Barack Obama the politician du jour as the media eagerly looks to crown him the next president. Or how about YouTube which has become such a phenomenon and keeps Comedy Central relevant. But if not these then how about another choice. I wonder if the folks at time ever considered selecting the American soldier as the person of the year. I really could think of no one more deserving as those who give their all sometimes their lives to defend our freedoms. I don't know about you but that qualifies them in my book. Instead you have been chosen as the person of the year. You who voted the Democrats back into power and you who in increasing numbers turn your back on the war on terror and the fight to preserve our way of life. I am not saying you did not deserve to be person of the year but maybe it is worth asking what did you really do this year?

CNN Uses F-Word

I was recently channel surfing the other day and happened to end up on CNN. I normally do not give CNN the time of day for obvious reasons, i.e. Clinton News Network. And believe me that monikor stills holds as true today as ever. Jack Cafferty happened to be on at the time I momentarily stopped on CNN and I decided to listen to what he was talking about. He proceeded on a long diatribe about Bush and blaming him for the death of so many American soldiers. It was quite clear to me that Mr. Cafferty was a cut and runner. I also realized that CNN apparently no longer feels the need to try and hide their liberal bias. One only has to listen to the words pouring forth from stodgy curmudgeons like Cafferty. At another point during the broadcast Mr. Cafferty made reference to its competition or rival the Fox News Channel. Of course to be considered a rivalry both sides need to be somewhat equal and by looking at the ratings of both channels we know that is not true. But to get back on point Mr. Cafferty did not refer to Fox by name but referred to it as the F-word network. I find it laughable when I come across these deep held aggressions aimed at Fox. Routinely you can find Keith Olberman tearing into the likes of Bill O'Reilly. I wonder why these individuals feel the need to trash their competition. I would assume a large part of it would be jealousy. CNN and MSNBC continually place behind Fox News in the ratings. Maybe they feel by attacking Fox they will garner more support for their network and take down their competition. But those individuals fail to observe one key point, they stink. One only has to watch for a few minutes to know that CNN and MSNBC are still playing in the minors waiting to be called up to the major leagues. It is fine for these supposed news network to be liberally biased as much of the media is. But do not insult our intelligence by claiming to be an unbiased news source. After all CNN is the network who felt it necessary to air essentially radical Islamic propaganda and give relevance by talking to David Duke about his involvement in the Holocaust denial conference. It comes down to this Fox News is the standard and the rest is just televised fish wrap. I mean who would you rather get your news from Brit Hume or a former ESPN flunky?

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Defending the United States to the World

It seems incredible that one would have to defend the United States to the rest of the world and within our own borders. But I as the loyal servant of America and proud patriot will attempt to do so. Really when one looks at things from a rational position instead of a radical and warped concept of reality the United States would not have to defend itself to the rest of the world. It is those that associate America with being an imperialistic juggernaut always on the look out for more of the world to conquer and spread its evil concepts like democracy. The reality is the world by its prior actions has necessitated the United States in its current form as not just a world power but the world power. Remember during the two world wars when Europe and the rest of the world depended on us to stop Germany's tyrannical grab for power and the spread of Nazism . The world was not complaining when our brave soldiers were sacrificing their lives and they are doing today to preserve freedom and democracy not just in America but the world. The United States rises to the challenges placed before it as the world's defender and savior but the world only has in return a cold shoulder for us as they continue to denounce us as the problem. One only has to look at the United Nations and its ineptitude to do anything in the world or to solve any problem. We provide the bulk of financial support for the U.N. and receive a slap in the face from the world in return. I can tell you right now I know the United Nations needs America more then we need the U.N. We allow the United Nations to headquarter on our shores but routinely are met with no support such as fighting the war on terror. Maybe the world would like us to remain as isolationist as we were prior to the bombing of Pearl Harbor so they can deal with things their way. The fact is the United States does not need to defend itself. We have done more to liberate and free oppressed people then the United Nations could dream of doing. I constantly hear about America's poor standing with the world and the same words keep running through my mind, who cares! The problem is not the United States. The problem is that the United States foresees problems and tries to deal with them before they become catastrophic while the world sits back and waits for the problem to explode. Then they usually turn to the United States to fix the problem.

Congresswoman Looks to Leave One Last Mark

America's favorite congressional crazy is back and looking to leave her mark on Congress. Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has made one of her last pieces of legislation the impeachment of President George W. Bush. Soon to be Speaker of the House Pelosi has said that the Democrats will not push for the impeachment of President Bush but after being ousted from her congressional seat this past election the Georgia congresswoman has nothing to lose. She will certainly lose no respect as that was lost in her scuffle with a capitol hill policeman in which she became physical with the officer after he did not recognize her and she was without her congressional pin to identify her. Thank goodness the fine people in McKinney's congressional jurisdiction had the common sense to rid themselves of Representative Cynthia McKinney and all of her lunacy. This is a women who has made the claim that our president had prior knowledge of 9/11 and wanted a federal investigation into the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. That is just what we should be spending the people's money on, getting to the bottom of the East coast West coast rap rivalry. I sometimes wonder how people like Cynthia McKinney get elected in the first place. Is her district so devoid of any sensible alternative that the voters and left with no real choice. Of course one only has to look at our pop culture and a uninformed electorate and it becomes easier to see how we wind up with the Cynthia McKinney's of the world taken up space in the hallowed halls of Congress.

Bush Bolts on Bolton

Well Democrats will no longer have U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton to kick around anymore. That is because he has given his resignation to President Bush who accepted it. Bolton was due for another round of confirmation hearings because he was a recess appointment by President Bush last year. It looked as if Bolton might not get confirmed as the Democrats and some Republicans made it clear they would not be supporting Bolton's nomination. I am a little surprised Bolton resigned but even more so that President Bush did not push harder for him to remain as our U.N. ambassador considering the job he has done at that post. I do not know why the so called tolerant Democrats are so intolerant of someone who does not fit into their mold of what a diplomat should be. Bolton was someone who was sent to try to provide a new kind of leadership at the U.N. and be a strong diplomat for the United States. But Democrats apparently did not like how Bolton did things apparently they feel that U.S. diplomats should roll over to the rest of the world and placate every dictator and malcontent. Democrats always go back to the same script as they repeatedly tell us how America's reputation in the world has never been lower since President Bush came into office. Furthermore they seem to feel that our diplomats must restrain themselves in dealing with the world because we must not use our powerful status to solve diplomatic problems. Democrats but more correctly liberals always seem to blame America first. It is always are fault for the problems in the rest of the world and so our diplomacy must be centered around that tenet. I recently came across a question comparing blind patriotism to discerning patriotism. Well I have another how about visible patriotism. Liberals at every turn seem to make it harder to tell whose side they are on as they openly blame America for the world's problems which makes dealing with the world that much more difficult not to mention when we are trying to fight a war. I think it is a great loss to lose John Bolton because he has proven that he is more then capable of being an effective representative for the United States. I only hope his replacement follows in his footsteps in dealing with the world and problems facing America. We cannot let the liberals dictate on this issue because they have shown in the past and with their continuing attitude that America's best interest it not always on their minds.

Here is What I Know

I know that the sky is blue.
I know that the grass is green.
I know that as hard as you look you will not find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
I know two plus two equals four.
I know the atomic weight of Cadmium is 112.411
I know we do not need six Rocky movies.
I know the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
I know gravity keeps us firmly on the ground.
And I also know some other things.
I know liberals like to raise taxes.
I know liberals are weaker on defense.
I know liberals have a small moral compass.
I know liberals like to create victims.
I know liberals love the welfare state
I know global warming was created by Al Gore like the internet.
I know liberals do not believe in prisons or jails.
I know liberals put us on equal footing as the animals.
I know liberals want you to think we evolved from apes.
I know liberals think patriotism is synonymous with fascism.
I know one thing I do not want to be a liberal.
And these are the things I know.

Why should the United States Support Israel?

I think that the answer to the question why the United States supports Israel is fairly simple. We support Israel because they are an ally of America. That is might be over simplifying things but that is a basic answer. If we explore more in depth reasons we delve into geopolitical and geostrategic domains. Israel is located in the Middle East which is a crucial region of the world. It is crucial because of its most lucrative export, that of course being oil. And as we are a nation dependent on foreign sources of oil we are very interested in the region. We are supportive of Israel because they are a democratic nation in an area of the world not predisposed to accepting democratic governance. Israel provides a stable ally in the Middle East that we can rely on and in turn they rely on us. We support Israel because we know that if we do not the evil forces permeating the Middle East would seek to do it harm. Iran has repeated its mantra of destroying Israel as part of their holy war. Although Iraq does not relate to Israel per se it does add relevant points to the discussion. We are trying to bring democracy into Iraq and in doing so trying to bring more stability to the Middle East. We are using democracy as a weapon against radical Islam in the hopes of combating and defeating it in the hopes of protecting our nation. There are many detractors who wonder why we support Israel to the extent that we do. Some of those detractors reside in the United Nations, a organization whose support of Israel has never been very apparent. As a concluding statement I would say that Israel deserves our support as a crucial ally in a crucial region of the world that unfortunately is becoming more and more unstable.

Our Responsibility to the Environment

The environment has never been a relevant political issue. Recently it has come into some popularity by folks on the left like Al Gore through his movie An Inconvenient Truth. When you think of the left you think of the tree-hugging crowd who would blame the citizens for every problem especially in regards to the environment. The left is not alone in their crusade to "save" the planet. Some Conservatives are joining the cause in saving the environment. These individuals appear to be coming from a more religious view of protecting the environment as stewards of God's creation then those on the left. I do not want to sound as if it is stupid to want live in a clean environment but the militant left takes the issue to the radical end as they do on most issues. Rush Limbaugh likes to respond to liberal hysteria about the environment by saying that we did not create this Earth so we cannot ultimately destroy it. I would agree with that we do not have the power to destroy this world. As a Conservative I would agree that we should try to find the healthiest way to do things if it is feasible and rational. I would love it if someone could find alternative resources so we are not dependent on foreign sources for our energy. I would like it for a national security issue but if it results in cleaner fuel sources great. If someone could invent a car engine that ran on water I would be all for it for its economic benefit and if it resulted in cleaner conditions great. The reality is scientists are so divided about most environmental issues like global warming that we do not have a clear answer. It was recently reported that our pollution in the air might actually create a protective layer from harmful elements. Does this mean that we should actively be trashing the planet? I would say no but we must remember that we have evolved into a world in which we rely on technology and technology that might produce unwanted outputs. It is great for people who want to power their homes through solar panels. Not only will it benefit the planet but will be economically advantageous. I think our responsibility to the environment is to deal with it through reasonable means. If it is advantageous to switch to alternative fuel sources because they provide economic benefit then great I am on board. We need to remember that we have to live on this planet and that by are mere presence we are effecting the environment. We need to resist the urge to become radicalized and irrational on the issue. We need to prevent the world from becoming an unlivable wasteland but through rational means.

Truth and Honesty, the Cure for the Liberal Disease

I think it is quite beneficial to think of liberalism as a disease. When you look at it like a disease you can understand why people would think and speak as they do. The far left, or kook fringe, has most recently infected the Democrat party to the point where it is hard to decipher between the two. You know these kind of people. These are the people who claim 9/11 was concocted by the Bush administration and lead by people like Cyndi Sheehan who say we are lead by warmongers. Normally enlightened individuals would dismiss these leftist idealogues but with help from most mainstream media sources these out of touch persons gain a voice. The only way we can innoculate ourselves is to seek out alternatives in media. We need to inject a healthy dose of truth and honesty into the debate with liberals to the point that they have no where to go but towards sanity and reason.

The Minimum Wage Debate

Maybe the most certain outcome of the recent elections was the passing of minimum wage initiatives. Eight states had minimum wage on the ballot and the voters in all eight states voted to support an increase in the current minimum wage. If the Democrats winning both houses was a surprise the most unsurprising event of the elections was the passing of a minimum wage increase, and maybe that is the problem. No one should be surprised when these types of issues pass because of the mindset of the current voting populace. Minimum wage and universal healthcare are issues that Democrats know appeal to a large segment of Americans and which will be politically advantageous for them to keep trumpeting. Democrats feel it is their duty to coddle, protect, and provide for every citizen like an overly protective parent who feels their child cannot make it on their own. This welfare mentality is what absolutely disgusts me about liberals. Instead of trying to help people in a way so that they can achieve on their own merits Democrats simply want to provide handouts that make them look good to voters. The problem also rests with the voters who need to be informed on the issues and not just listen to talking heads. It does not take a college degree to be educated on these issues it just takes a motivated citizen who cares about the end result on their actions in the voting booth. People seem to think that increasing the minimum wage will not have any negative impact. On the contrary increasing the minimum wage will increase unemployment as employers are forced to increase wages. Small businesses will be hurt as they must come up with the money to pay for these increases. Another result will be higher prices for consumers as businesses pass the burden onto us to make up revenue. We need to realize that there will always be a bottom rung of wage earners no matter what the minimum wage. Raising the minimum wage to $7.25 will not solve the problem. If that were the case why not make the minimum wage twenty dollars an hour or one hundred? Readers can go to the Heritage Foundation website located on this blog and read their findings on the minimum wage for themselves. I don't know about you but I don't want the guy making my Big Mac earning the same as the person teaching our children how to read and write. A large segment of minimum wage earners are teenagers earning money to buy a car or spouses whose household income is above the average. These kinds of jobs are mostly entry level positions and are meant to be vacated after a period of time to move on to better opportunities. We should be educating voters about education as one tool to help individuals better their lives so they do not have to work a minimum wage job. My fear is that these words will fall on deaf ears. The sad reality is that many or most Republicans will probably support minimum wage legislation because their political futures depend on them doing so.

Republican Leadership Rundown

Senate
Minority Leader-Mitch McConnell Kentucky
Minority Whip-Trent Lott Mississippi
GOP Conference Chairman-Jon Kyl Arizona
Policy Committee Chairman-Kay Bailey Hutchison Texas
GOP Conference Vice Chairman-John Cornyn Texas
Head of Senate GOP Campaign Fundraisng Committee-John Ensign Nevada

House of Representatives
Minority Leader-John Boehner Ohio
Minority Whip-Roy Blunt Missouri
Conference Chair-Adam Putnam Florida
GOP Campaign Chair-Tom Cole Oklahoma

The End Game for our Enemies

I was lucky enough to catch Glen Beck's program the other night which focused on the extremist Islamic movement. The program presented testimony from people who had first hand knowledge of radical Islam and their ultimate goal. Video was shown detailing account after account of radicals venomously shouting down America. President Ahmadenijad was shown to be the evil threat he truly is and not the affable, charismatic, creature seen on the floor of the United Nations or being interviewed by Mike Wallace. Jihad is the word of the decade and I become convinced more and more that a holy war is right around the corner. People need to realize that these people pose a clear and present danger, to borrow a movie title, and the world must be vigilant. I do not know the precise percentage of islamists that actively seek jihad nor do I care. I am able to see plenty on the nightly news as they burn and stomp on our flag and declare us the Great Satan. Maybe we should pay more attention to an Ahmadinijad now so we do not end up like the Europeans who ignored a Hitler in the 1930's. We fight in places like Afghanistan and Iraq to fight the evil over there but we are increasingly seeing a real threat pop-up in our own backyard. Benjamin Netanyahu recalled the advice of a women who had gone through the Holocaust which was that when someone threatens to destroy you you should believe them. With the President Ahmadinijad's words about destroying Israel undeniable maybe we in the rest of the world should listen to some good advice.

Will Pence Prove Positive for the Republicans?

I begin this post with a question. Why did Republicans lose the election? There are may underlying answers that can be gleamed from endless exit polls. I believe a major answer is leadership, or the lack thereof. I think the results of last week's election was as much an indictment of non-Conservative leadership as anything else. Republicans lost their sense of fiscal responsibility and spent like no Democrat before them. I think people became fed up with the growth of government especially at the hands of the Republicans. Now I think a course correction is needed and obtainable. We must have principled, dedicated, Reagan-Conservative leaders in congress. A popular name being tossed around is congressman Mike Pence of Indiana. I certainly think the congressman would be an excellent choice for any leadership post. He is one of the dedicated Conservatives in the House of Representatives and a rising star in the Republican party. It is going to take people like Mike Pence and others to lead the way Reagan would. There is no time like the present to return to conservatism so we can take back control in 2008 before the Democrats get too comfortable.

Democrats Concede Presidency in '08

If you read the headline to this blog post you may be confused. No you have not missed a breaking news story on the Drudge Report or on your local news. I myself have come to this conclusion as part of my daily ramblings and musings which make their way onto my blog. I must give Drudge some credit for this post as I was reminded of comments made by Democrats while listening to his radio show. In the months preceding the election Democrats had made it a point to hammer Republicans on many things including their monolithic rule of the country. Democrats made the point that it is unhealthy for our democracy for one party to control everything. Apparently Democrats totally disregard the fact that democracy is rule by the people and the people of this nation voted to put Republicans in control. I guess the only conclusion to draw from the Democrats is that they will concede the White House to the Republicans in 2008 saving us the trouble and money of trying to get a Republican elected again. Democrats have recently gained control of both houses of Congress and it sadly looks as if they made hold on to them for awhile. So in keeping with Democrat logic as long as they control congress a Republican should be granted the presidency if an effort to keep the balance of power. It may shock you but I believe the Democrats were simply engaging in partisanship. They would have no qualms about controlling everything but when Republicans do it is somehow hedonistically wrong. I hope Democrats realize our democracy is set up to allow the citizenry, hopefully an educated one, to decide who they want in charge.

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Failure in the Heartland

Disappointment was a common mood across the country for Republicans. This emotion was not foreign to me on election night. As a resident of Iowa I was particularly disappointed about the results. Republicans ended up losing both state houses and now control both chambers and the governorship for the first time in years. Iowans also voted to give Democrats a three to two advantage in the House of Representatives. Iowa had maintained a four to one advantage with Leonard Boswell the lone Democratic congressman. The race that most disappointed me was the governor race. I thought the choice was clear between Jim Nussle, a principled and experienced politician, and Chet Culver the Democratic nominee. Iowa could have elected a dynamic duo of Jim Nussle and his running mate Bob Vanderplaats but instead elected in the words of Culver's wife, a big lug. I really thought Iowa would change direction after eight years of Tom Vilsack. We loyal Conservative faithful in the Hawkeye state will now have to endure the Culver administration at least for four long years.

Terror Alert Blue

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Those words drip like acid from my lips on the day after the election disaster. If you could not tell by my words I am slightly disappointed by the results of yesterday's election. It looked more and more that Republicans would lose the House of Representatives but I did not think it was possible to lose both chambers of congress. So what now? Liberals and disgusted so-called Republicans have given the reins of congress to people who ran on a platform of no platform. Democrats were able to win without proposing ideas and instead ran as the anti-Republican party. We will now see whether Democrats implement the liberal ideas they espoused in past months. Will we see an immediate withdrawal in Iraq, a move to national healthcare, and higher taxes? We do not know the answer now but we will as Democrats take control in the coming months. Perhaps Democrats will hold off on major issue changes in an attempt to moderate themselves and protect presidential hopes for 2008. Whatever course Democrats take it will be wrong. Liberals have taken over the Democratic party and have a radicalized view of where to take the country. I say this as an unabashed Conservative who vehemently opposes the liberal agenda. I would be interested to know the impact of Republicans who refused to vote or voted for Democrats as a way to punish Republicans. In a period of time when so much is at stake the country is awash in blue and I hope we are able to come through this better and more energized as Conservatives. Otherwise the defectors of the red state nation we have to live with the results. I leave you with this it is easy to placate citizens with promises of government gifts and entitlements but it is the principled few who realize the folly of such actions.

On the Eve of Destruction

We now stand roughly twenty-four hours from election day and the stakes could not be higher. It now seems an old cliche to declare the current election as the most important but in this off year it very well could be. The country is faced with either choosing between Democrats or Republicans as third parties have not garnered any real political support since Ross Perot. On one side of the coin you have a party who will fill the next two years with endless hearings on everything the Republicans have done and will actively seek impeachment for Bush. This is not just the ravings of a mad Conservative, Representative John Conyers D-MI has already drawn up the papers. Charlie Rangel wants to repeal all the Bush tax cuts so the Democrats can spend our money on bureaucratic waste. The Democrats have clearly stated that they oppose the war in Iraq and want to cut and run, I mean "redeploy", our troops to Okinawa courtesy of the likes of John Murtha. On the other side of the coin you have Republicans which I fully admit have not always taken the best course on certain issues like immigration but are finally coming around. I believe the choice is clear for you the voter on election day. If you feel you do not pay enough money to the government or want to cut and run in Iraq and turn the balance of power over to the Islamic fascists then by all means go ahead. The great part about our country is that we have the right to make disastrous decisions but in this point in history with the stakes as high as they are I do not think we need to give liberals the keys to the country. We need an election where ideas and ideals are influencing factors not blind hatred or to teach a party a lesson. With the situation as it is in the world it is to dangerous to play games with our security and preservation as a nation.

Arrogance

It seems as if John Kerry really has no interest in running again for president at least not president of the United States. In a rally the other day for California Governor hopeful Phil Angelides Kerry made sure to let his Northeastern Liberalism show. Kerry claimed that if a person is uneducated and does not attend college then they will end up on the frontlines in Iraq. The senator's inflammatory remarks serve only to show how liberals truly feel about our military. They cannot understand how an intelligent person would volunteer to fight and defend their country against the evils of our time. Liberals like Kerry seem to have the opinion that only the poor and uneducated fill our military ranks when that is simply false. The military is made up of a wide cross-section of individuals from all walks of life and all education levels. After Kerry's statement their has been a concerted effort by the media to cover up Kerry's remarks or to explain them as simply a joke gone bad. The only joke I see is Senator Kerry and others of his ilk who have a hard time covering up their deep seeded arrogance.

How Fair is the Fairness Doctrine?

With the upcoming elections one begins to examine what would a Democrat controlled congress look like and what direction would they take the country? Because of the liberalization and radicalization of the Democrat party the answer is into a ditch. One issue that certainly Democrats appear to want to involve themselves with is reviving the fairness doctrine. This would create an environment where equal time would have to be given to both political sides in the media. The reality is liberals control the media and any argument to the contrary is absurd. They control a majority of printed news sources and three major network news sources. But that is not good enough for them and now they set their sights on taking down conservative talk radio. Conservatives dominate talk radio and it is one area of the media where liberals have been rejected wholeheartedly. One simply needs to look at the current situation with Air America who is subsisting on life-support. And like every other instance of society when a group of persons does not succeed liberals feel it is their duty to involve themselves to raise them up. This is their mentality going back to Roosevelt's well intentioned New Deal program on up until today where we live in a welfare state. Liberals want to blame conservative talk radio for their failures in past elections. They do not seem do want to acknowledge that their ideas maybe are not resonating with the majority of Americans. I believe the market should dictate what is presented and not politicians. Conservatives have had to turn to talk radio and alternative media because of the overwhelming liberal bias in conventional media. This is just one of the many issues to think about when you go to the voting booths this November.

Empire State Senator retracts Earlier Claim

It seems one Clinton after years of lying to the American public is now ready to come clean. I know what you are thinking great Bill Clinton is ready to reveal everything but unfortunately he is staying silent and his wife is clearing her conscience. Senator Hillary Clinton has now made it known that she was not named for famed mountain climber Sir Edmund Hillary. the retraction comes after years of perpetuating the myth after it was pointed out by certain media outlets that this was an impossibility. You see Clinton was born in 1947 and Hillary's momentous feat was accomplished in 1953. But like a good Democrat she stuck with the lie until she was confronted with the truth and had no choice but to change her tune. And like a Democrat she was ready to blame someone else for the mistake in this case her mother. The myth was continued through both Senator Clinton's biography and her husband's mind-numbing tome. Maybe her husband should follow Senator Clinton's example and get some things off his chest. I know some of you might say what lies. I guess it depends on what the definition of is, is. We now have one Clinton lie down and thousands more to go.

Losing is Not a Strategy

For a the past couple of months I have been hearing troubling comments on the political front. Unfortunately they have been coming from the Republican masses. It seems as if some people think it best if Republicans lose control of congress, one or both houses, and that this would somehow solve our problems. I am sorry but for me losing is not a strategy and the thought of just giving up congress to the likes of Nancy Pelosi and Charles Rangel does not appeal to me in fact it gives me nightmares. I know that this idea has been in response to less then a stellar performance by Conservatives in congress who have dropped the ball on certain issues. So in a sense we should punish our representatives for not representing us. I will agree that the inaction by congress on key issues makes my blood boil on occassion we must remember what the consequences would be. We would give over control to people who think we should fight terror like a law enforcement action. Democrats have already made it clear that they will get rid of the tax cuts which have been driving our economy to new heights. Democrats have also stated that they plan to have hearings on everything the Bush administration has done and will seek impeachment since they will have subpoena power. At this time in our nation's history does it seem a good thing to have congress bogged down in endless hearings? If those in power are committed to doing the right thing and standing for what they believe then we should not need to give congress to Democrats for such a reason. We as an electorate of Republicans and Conservatives need to support our party now more then ever even if that means being the lesser of two evils for the time being. The nation is in dire straits if liberals gain control of any power and that is not hyperbole it is reality.

D.A. Nifong is Putting a Knife Through the Legal System

If you were channel surfing tonight and stopped on 60 Minutes then you caught their story on the Duke rape case or scandel as it appears to be more and more. Ed Bradley went through the current situation of the case and a background on all of its elements. What one comes away with is that this case should not have made it to trial in the first place. The holes in this case are numerous and have reduced it to swiss cheese. From a misguided suspect lineup in which only Duke lacrosse players were used to failed DNA tests which exonerate the three suspects it becomes clear that in the court of public opinion I rule not guilty. The point is why has this case continued on and it becomes clear, Mike Nifong. District attorney Nifong has kept this case going for whatever reason in the absence of evidence. In the 60 Minutes piece you had a Duke professor stating that prosecutorial misconduct has occured in this case and I would whole-heartedly agree. It appears as if attorney Nifong was so wanting a conviction for his own gain in his election bid which is atrocious. Another serious issue is that when these false claims of rape occur it puts the next claim under the microscope of extreme scrutiny. The final analysis of this situation is that this has been a prime example of failed criminal justice or injustice as we are learning more and more.

Fear Peddling

Democrats want you the citizens of America to believe that the Republican party and more directly the Bush administration deal in fear to garner power. In reality when you look at the current political landscape it is Democrats whose sole political tactic seems to be to make Americans afraid of Republicans and their policies. Of course a major example of this is global warming. Democrats are constantly beating the global warming drum in hopes of scaring the electorate enough so that they might vote for them. They produce their so called "experts" and cite their "scientific" data which is neither substantial nor unanimously agreed to by the scientific community. But that does not stop the likes of Al Gore from producing movies that all but make you believe the world is soon to be dead and we will have pulled the trigger. Another idea that Democrats like to espouse is that the Bush administration want to listen in to every conversation we have. The simple truth is that in this new world that the influx of jihadists has created we need to know who is calling into this country or sadly who might be calling out to the terrorists. President Bush is not anxious to hear about what ailment your grandparent is currently suffering from or what meatloaf recipe you might be receiving over the phone. The bare bones of the situation is that Democrats want you to be afraid of anything Republicans do or what Democrats think Republicans might do. They constantly try to cast Republicans as sinister and devious in hopes that people will be afraid enough to join their side. I mean it is clear that this has been done in regards to African Americans and the Democratic Pary. Democrats create a fear fog that envelops African Americans to create a distrust of Republicans. The result of this has been a societal dependance based on what will be given to them. As a final note to this discussion Democrats have repeatedly declard President Bush and his administration of dealing in fear to remain in power. What Democrats do not seem to realize is that when the administration talks about threats to our security that is truth not fear. When Republicans try to fix social security before it is to late that is truth not fear. If their is anything that Republicans can say especially in these last weeks before the elections to scare the populace it is that if you do not support the Republicans Nancy Pelosi will become third in line for the presidency and that is truth and you should be afraid.

Why the West Had to Remove Saddam

I write this post for not just for Republicans but for anyone who wants to read an excellent book detailing the reasons we had to take action against Saddam. The book is entitled Allies by William Shawcross and is an excellent account of pre 9/11 American thought on Saddam and Iraq and the conditions that lead to British and American intervention in Iraq. I guess this post is just as much for the likes of Chris Matthews whose obsession seems to be why we went into Iraq in the first place.

I Wish Hollywood Would Make Up Its Mind

Although the genocide happening in the Sudan is not a recent event Hollywood personalities have recently entered into the cause to bring U.S. action to the African nation. I am confused because they want America to interfere with a sovereign nation that has done nothing to us. Hollywood in all its glory has called for wide support from the world and especially from the U.S. But back to the source of my confusion, if we intervene in the conflict in the Sudan are we not acting with the same imperial arrogance as in Iraq. Let liberals not forget that Saddam killed thousands of his own people in some of the worst ways imaginable. I simply hate when liberals claim a cause when it suits them but are then caught up in hypocrisy. Liberals need to make up their mind as to what they believe because they cannot seem to keep a consistent message. Do liberals not consider the lives of those citizens of Iraq worth our support in freeing them from a monster of an individual as those in the Sudan. I think George Clooney and Bono should consider this before spouting their venom about our involvement in Iraq and as a result proving the perceptions of Hollywood liberals correct.

A Call to Republican Arms

With the North Koreans claiming victory in testing a nuclear device just a few days ago it would seem all to clear that Republicans must support their candidates this November. In such dangerous times it is ludicrous for Republicans to punish their congressmen for failed action on certain issues. Why should we play with the security of our nation certainly now with evil springing up all over the world. Democrats have shown that they are weak on security issues and I fully stand by that claim. From the opposition to President Bush on the detainee bill to calling for a cut and run policy in Iraq Democrats have shown they lack the intestinal fortitude to lead the nation in a post 9/11 world. So I would call upon all Republicans, Moderates, and even any Democrats with some sanity left to pull the lever in the voting booth for the Republicans who despite many faults on some issues have shown that they will confront terror and evil for the sake of their nation.

Forgive Mrs. Pelosi She Was Born With a Liberal Foot in Her Mouth

Is it just me or are liberals becoming characitures of themselves? It seems they oppose anything that comes from Republicans and more specifically from President Bush. The minority leader has gone to the airwaves to express her disgust for the detainee bill. She has stated that if such a bill passes it will lead to the permanent damage to our constitution. Rep. Pelosi D-California, as if that was not obvious, went on to say that we should adopt the golden rule on these matters so the terrorists will treat us the same as we treat them. I get so sick of the liberal lunacy that suggests we need to adopt a terrorist bill of rights. These are individuals with a perverted view of religion who want to destry us the Western infidels and we are supposed to afford them constitution protections. Apparently Mrs. Pelosi is ignorant to the fact that these people want more than to see us dead or recruited into their religion. Mrs. Pelosi much also be blind to the fact that these killers have tortured and killed many including mutilating two U.S. soldiers not so long ago. I think liberals need to take a good hard look at what they believe and ask themselves who side they are on. When the President Bush has to remind them that their first responsibility is to protect this country and its citizens we have a problem.

As gas prices fall Republican hopes rise

Democrats were very confident about their hopes to reclaim their congressional power in this upcoming election year. Democrats were so confident that they were already referring to each other with new titles like speaker of the house Pelosi and Chairman Rangel. As I thought of that possibility it was enough to make me cringe and a little sick to my stomach. But for a few weeks now gas prices have fallen dramatically and with it Republican chances of maintaining control of congress seems more certain. Poll numbers over the past weeks have shown more support for Republican candidates as the price of gas has fallen to lows we have not seen in many months. Some are now suggesting that their is a conspiracy by the oil companies to lower prices to help Republicans stay in power. I wonder why then the oil companies would raise prices not so long ago. I guess after being blamed for the dramatic rise in gas prices President Bush should receive the credit for lowering them. People need to realize that the president does not set oil prices but it is a result of speculators calculating conditions all over the world like unrest in the middle east and other regions and the supply. If somehow people want to attach politicians to gas prices that is fine and then those people can throw their support to Republicans to ensure a vital victory this fall.

Double Standard

Welcome everyone who has visited my site. I look forward to you readers out there to help this blog grow. I have been away from the keyboard for awhile and am trying to get back into the swing of things. I just wanted to post an observation I had about the other side of the political persuasion. It seems to me that there is a double standard when it comes to the validity of what liberals say and believe and the ideas and beliefs of conservatives or Republicans. Liberals constantly tell us that we should not attack there beliefs and seem to feel they have the high moral ground on every issue. I find this incredibly obsurd that are free to spout and believe any crazy idea that comes across their minds while Republican ideals are racist, fascist, or in some way evil. I personally believe that the answers we need to issues that we find in our society can be found in the Bible. Some might call these beliefs radical christianity while I would call it following the word of God. I think liberals need to stop and think when they spout off about the evils of those on the right. They claim to be for the rights of all Americans to have their own beliefs and to freely express them when in reality this only applies if those ideals fall into their own liberal policy points.

We Remember on Memorial Day

I would just like to write a simple thank you to the soldiers who serve our country with bravery, dignity, and honor. We should remember our troops more than just one day a year but Memorial Day is a great time to show our appreciation for those who serve willingly in the face of danger. It should not matter how you feel about the war against those who would destroy our very way of life we should be willing to support the soldiers who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice with their lives to defend our freedoms. Make no mistake about it the troops over in the middle east are defending our freedom to live as we do. Those who attacked on 9/11 who opposed to the way we lived and feel we are infidels who must be eliminated. America has a long proud history of men and women answering the call to serve. So on this Memorial Day I would like to thank the soldiers who willingly sign up to fight and defend me and every other American. We owe more than we could ever repay to those from the greatest generation to the new greatest generation fighting in Afganistan and Iraq.

Caught Red Handed in the Cookie Jar

Democrats would have the public believe that Republicans are part of a culture of corruption. Howard Dean has come out pointing fingers but should realize that when pointing a finger four point back. Just recently it has come out about William Jefferson, Democrat congressman from Louisiana. He was caught with roughly $90,000 dollars wrapped up in aluminum foil in his freezer. Now that is what I call cold hard cash. I am sorry if that sounds juvenile but I couldn't resist. I will not defend the illegal actions of a few Republicans. I do not think members of Congress are above the law. No matter what side of the aisle they reside on if they do the crime they should be punished simple as that. I think Democrats are realizing that this may not be their banner issue to run on for the fall mid-term elections and may even have to come up with actual ideas.

No Hablo Ingles

Senator Harry Reid has come out saying that the bill to make english the official language is racist. He says that the bill unfairly targets Mexican immigrants. Shocking as it may be I do not agree with the Democrat from Nevada. I think english should be made the official language. It is the language that most of the civilized world knows and is taught to students of practically every nation. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that immigrants are properly assimilating into the culture of the United States. It may seem trivial to some but the language connects us to one another. In a way we become united despite are melting pot of backgrounds and ethnicities. We should not have to spend the time teaching english to students which takes the time away from other students and holds their education back. This is just one part of the immigration debate and as on many points the Democrats are blind on the issue.

Sorry Democrats No Heavy Breather

I hate to disappoint the Democrats on the NSA issue but there is no one listening to the conversation between you and your wife or kids. President Bush and Laura are not popping popcorn and sitting in front of a fire and listening to two ladies in Michingan exchangin recipes for the world's best chocolate chip cookies. Democrats want to add this to the issues that they think they can exploit and use in the run up to the elections. Sorry Democrats as far as I am concerned this is a non-issue. From what I have gathered the only thing gathered is phone numbers which are checked to make sure no one has Osama on speed dial. I am sorry if liberals feel they have an expectation of privacy on this matter because they don't just ask the Supreme Court. So people like Patrick "Leaky" Leahy and others on his side of the aisle can stop with their ridiculous comments. I can not believe that Senator Leahy believes the president is doing this for kicks and giggles. Mr. Leahy needs to go back to what he does best and that is trying to obstruct qualified judges from the bench. If Democrats think the NSA is listening in to their conversations like some heavy breather then maybe they should stop calling numbers that begin with 1-900.

Is Cane the Cure?

As a conservative I have no real problem with alternative sources of energy. I think we should be developing any and all resources to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. I will side with the greens when it comes to wind or solar power. I would even be willing to have windmills in my area unlike a certain liberal massachusetts political family. I recently saw a Dateline show where they were talking about how Brazil has eliminated the need for foreign oil. They have developed the sugarcane for their energy source. I believe we need to start on that same track. We will not always be able to depend on a stable middle east and energy independence is crucial for our national security. So if that means developing bushels of corn for ethanol instead of importing barrels of oil I accept. Brazil has been ahead of the game for thirty years and have implemented flex technology on their cars to give consumers a choice at the pump. I think we need to hop aboard the technology express and ride it all the way to energy independence. I would even be willing to shuck a few ears of corn for cheaper gas.

Like Father Like Son

The Kennedy saga continued early Thursday morning. Representative Patrick Kennedy was found to have crashed into a security barricade near the capitol. The son of Senator Edward Kennedy has like his father a troubled past. He has battled addictions and since the incident on Thursday has checked himself into the Mayo Clinic. The problem is the representative was not given a breathalizer or field sobriety test when it appeared to capitol police that Mr. Kennedy was intoxicated. It appears as if the young congressman was given preferential treatment by the police as they drove the congressman home personally. The congressman's story has also been somewhat inconsistent. He claims he consumed no alcohol only some prescription drugs but cannot remember anything about the accident. It seems as if we are not getting the whole story which may remind us of Patrick's father Edward Kennedy. Teddy Kennedy had his own incident in 1969 at Chappaquiddick where the Senator essentially left Mary Jo Kopechne to die as he made his way back to town and did not report the accident to the police until the next morning. I was not a believer in the Kennedy curse but tragedy and destruction seems to follow this family. A website that lays out the truth of Chappaquiddick www.ytedk.com

Charles Krauthammer, a great columnist

I just wanted to let everyone know about a great columnist. I think everyone should read Charles Krauthammer's columns. I think he is one of the best columnists around and writes very interesting and thoughtful pieces. I usually read him through lexis nexis through the Washington Post.

What to do next

What am I going to do next. Within the next couple weeks I will be graduating with a political science degree from the University of South Dakota. I have always been interested in politics and political issues. I have come to realize that it may be harder than I thought to translate said degree into a profession. I still have not fully decided what I plan on doing with my life and I guess you could say that worries me some. I wish it were as simple as someone simply offering me a job so I could avoid the job-seeking process altogether. I assume I am not alone in these feelings as so many more college graduates prepare to enter the workforce but are not sure of which direction to go. I guess I just need a really good compass.

a folly of epic proportions

I believe that Republicans need to remember what the letter R means next to their name on c-span. Republicans recently have forgotten that they are the party in power. They appear to be acting more like Democrats. Democrats are not winning elections with ideas and are simply waiting for the Republicans to do the heavy lifting for them. It is ridiculous for Republicans to be wasting their time looking into a price-gouging scheme when it is a matter of supply and demand. Republicans also seem to want to pander to illegal immigrants because they feel they will represent the new voice in politics. Republicans should remember that these individuals broke our nation's laws. On that point Republicans should be more concerned with providing for our common defense on the border and less time worrying about turning off the illegal vote. Finally Republicans are not Democrats and should not be spending like them. This spending like a drunken sailor approach simply is not consistent with conservative values. Republicans obviously need this wake up call or they may find themselves without a job come November.

Black Gold, Texas Tea

The talk of oil prices has certainly been the number one news story recently. People seem to feel that we are being gouged at the pump. People seem to want to blame "big oil" when it is our government officials we should be blaming. How about the politicians beholden to environmentalists. They say no to drilling in the artic and exploring for more oil resources. Then people complain that the price of oil goes up. It is the simple theory of supply and demand. People around the world are using more oil and supply has not been significantly increased especially in the United States. I agree with trying to find alternate sources of energy but we should be able to use the natural resources that we have at our disposal. Sorry to say but oil companies do not set the price of oil. We as a nation do need to decrease our dependence on foreign oil as a national security issue. We need to make it known to our politicians that they should listen to our ideas and not those on the left that are more worried about intruding on some caribou in Alaska then our survival.

The Great Debate

The immigration debate is firmly entrenched in the present political landscape. Both the advocates for and the opponents against illegal immigration have tried to make their voices known. It is disheartening as a Republican to see many Republicans caving on this issue simply to not alienate a future political base. Republicans should be leading on this issue. Instead Democrats have tried to exploit the issue for political gains. In this post 9/11 world their exists a real need to defend our borders. It seems that some politicians do not see the immediacy of securing our borders. Some will say that those people opposing illegals in this country are anti-immigrant but that is simply not true. I can say for myself that I am most definitely not opposed to immigration. The point is that those wanting to enter the country must follow the system in place and wait their turn inline. We are a country of laws and laws need to be followed to preserve are democratic way of life. This system is what has made the United States a great country and those illegals breaking such laws should remember this as they proclaim to love America.

Greetings

Greetings to all you find their way to this site. I am a new blogger and that will probably be evident as I feel my way through the process. I thought I would try my hand at this new craze and see what comes of it. I hope this will be a place for a free exchange of ideas. I must state that I am a Republican and more precisely a conservative. I hope people will come and share their ideas and viewpoints and maybe a few liberals will change their minds and come over to the right side.
Sincerely, Adam J.