It’s been a while since I’ve posted, and that’s for a couple reasons. The first, I’ve been really super busy. Second, sometimes words seem inadequate to express my thoughts on certain things, generally politically. But, there are just way too many things going on that I’d like to comment on, so I’m going to touch on them today.
First, what seems to have become a big story: Sarah Palin vs. David Letterman. I find it ridiculous that Letterman would joke about a 14year old (and yes, it was the 14 year old daughter not the 19 year old) girl being sexually assaulted. I find it ridiculous that Letterman would joke and call Gov. Palin “slutty.” On this, I have two questions. 1. What would have been the repercussions if a conservative comedian made those kind of jokes about liberals, say Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, or the Obamas? There would have been extreme outrage. (And let me just say the jokes were distasteful, and I would think the same regardless of who the jokes were about.) However, because the jokes were about conservative Governor Sarah Palin and her family, there are just excuses being made, none of which I buy, by the way. It is absurd the extreme double standard that exists in mainstream media. Of course that is nothing new, but it’s still irritating. 2. What would Dave say if someone made jokes like that about his child or wife?
Second, the elections in Iran. Initially, I favored the defeat of Ahmadinejad because I thought the contender, Mousavi, would be better on international issues. However, I don’t think there would be much difference between the two as far a international policy. However, I still think Mousavi would be great for the country because he supports more freedoms for the people of Iran, and he has a great deal of support from the citizens in Iran. And, personally, I think any steps toward freedom are good, and in a country like that, they will be small steps. Now, this morning, it’s coming out that Ahmadinejad has been declared the winner of the election. The results are highly contested and controversial. This was supposed to be a very close race, and it seems astounding that he would loose by such a huge margin, let alone in his own home town. People have taken to the streets in protest, and frankly, that’s a great thing to see in a country so tightly ruled. The Interior Ministry of the country has blocked communications, including text messaging, and pulled newspapers from the stands. So, we actually know more here, than the people in Iran do. Something is foul about all this, to be sure.
What next? Ah, yes, North Korea. First of all, I think we can all agree that Kim Jong-Il is completely crazy. The idea of this guy being in charge of weapons Continue Reading »
I know it happened earlier this week, but I’m just now getting to my blog, and I wanted to comment about Arlin Specter. So, after almost 30 years in Washington, he’s decided to officially change his party affiliation from Republican to Democrat. There are a lot of people out there that are really worked up about this. “This will give the Democrats the filibuster-proof majority!” “Now the Democrats have the 60 votes they need!” And other such statements. Well, personally, I don’t see what the big deal is. He was already voting liberal. He was going to vote with them anyway! It’s not like he’s magically started voting with the Democrats. By switching parties, he just formally did what he’s been doing for a long, long time. I, quite frankly, am glad that he left the party and I wish he’d take some of the other RINO’s, like Snow and Collins, with him! He is truly helping the Republican party by leaving, because people will not associate his horrible votes with the Republicans. It’s about time we got rid of some of the trash! (Especially when he says that he switched parties because he thought the Republicans were moving too far to the right! Really, I was thinking that we’re farther left than we have ever been! ) I hope the people in Pennsylvania get a really good CONSERVATIVE Republican to run against him, because he will be done then! And, that would be fabulous! It’s better that the RINO’s leave the party, so we can get ourselves together and get back on a truly conservative platform! Hey everyone, remember Ronald Reagan????? Yeah, let’s go back to those principles- and here’s a newsflash- THEY WORK!!!
So, another interesting development was the announcement that Supreme Court Justice Souter will be retiring, which means that President Obama will have the opportunity to fill a seat on the Supreme Court. Interestingly enough, Souter was appointed by Bush 41, which no one would really be able to tell by the way he’s voted. He’s moved farther and farther left. So, having Obama appoint someone to fill his seat won’t really change the make-up of the Court. It’s going to be interesting, though, because who ever he appoints will have to first make it through the Judiciary Committee. To get out of the Committee, the nominee will have to have at least one Republican vote. As a member of that committee, Senator Arlin Specter has often been that vote. Well, now that he’s changed parties, he can’t be that vote any more, so the President is likely to have to put someone up as a nominee that is a little bit more moderate than he would like. An ultra-liberal appointee is not going to make it through now. Way to go, Senator Specter!
So, over the weekend, I went to three different food storage and emergency preparedness events. Wow, it really opened my eyes to what I need to do and not do. I learned so much information! For tons of information, I suggest that you head on over to my friend Mike’s Emergency Preparedness site. It’s really comprehensive and put together well. Also, check out the Church’s info on all of this.
One of the thinks I picked up was a survey to see how well prepared people are. Thought I’d share it. Here goes:
Food Storage: __72 Hour kit __2 year supply __Water __Odds and ends __None, I’m dieting __Other
Fuel Storage: __Propane tanks __Gasoline tanks __Generators __None, I like to walk __Other
Communication: __Walkie talkies __Short wave radio __None, I like to shout __Other
Housing: __Camper, RV, motor home __Tents __None, I like the out of doors __Other
Trade: __Doctor/Nurse/EMT __CPR/First aid __Other medical training __Engineering/Carpentry __Electrical/Utilities __Nothing significant, really __Other
Those around me know that I am deeply opposed to this stimulus plan that Obama wants passed. One must ask why he feels the need to bankrupt the country even more? And why send us even further down the Socialist and Marxist path? The answer is easy – power. When you make people dependent on the government, the government has absolute power in their lives. Scary. The man that said he was going to bring change and hope to the country is doing just that, but it’s the wrong kind. As for change, all he’s done is change back to Clinton, FDR era, and Soviet politics. I think even FDR would say he’s too far left. Obama is going far beyond trying to help this country; he’s trying to take it in a completely socialist direction. I don’t know about you, but his plans look more and more like old school Soviet tactics. Not something I’m looking forward to. It’s change alright, but not the kind I want any part of! Now, let’s talk about hope. The only hope Obama has inspired in me is hope that things won’t be as bad as they appear to be. I have hope that I’ll still be able to have a say in my children’s upbringing when he is finished. I have hope that I’ll still be able to own my home and be able to strive for success. And, I have hope that Conservatism will make a comeback (after all, we had to have Carter to get Reagan).
So, I was reading a very interesting article over at Ask Heritage (part of The Heritage Foundation), about this stimulus. It is amazing how truly bad this plan is! Thank goodness for the House Republicans and 11 Democrats who voted against it (in a truly bi-partisan vote)! I only have hope that the Senate Republicans will have the same brains and courage to stand up for not only Conservative values, but what is right. Anyway, check out this article and the real costs of this so-called stimulus package. By the way, they are just going to call any spending and tax increases “stimulus” so that the vast majority of drive-by media watching Americans will think it is a good thing. So check out this graphic. Not the kind of spending I’m into!
So, I was tickled pink Friday night when I heard on Casey Hendrickson’s show, on KXNT, that economists are now recommending that Yucca Mountain be used to store nuclear waste! They are calling on Harry Reid to stop opposing it and admit that the science behind it is sound, which it is. There is just no way that any of the waste could get into the Las Vegas drinking water. The science is there, and Harry Reid should stop catering and pandering to the environmental and leftist groups and do what is best for this state, for a change! Our state could benefit significantly financially from this! Supporting storing the waste at Yucca Mountain would be the best thing, but I don’t think for a minute Harry Reid will actually do it. Science and truth really don’t mean much to him.
Also, in favor of Yucca Mountain is State Senator Barbara Cegavske. She is introducing a bill in the State Senate to eliminate the state agency responsible for opposing Yucca Mountain. Yes, folks, there really is a state agency dedicated soley to trying to stop Yucca Mountain. (And people wonder why we have budget problems.) So, I’m very pleased with Senator Cegavske and what she is trying to do. I love it when people do the right thing! It’s time for our Republican leadership, locally and nationally to realize that they need to stand up for what’s right for the people of this state and country.
We need to support our leadership when they do the right thing! Please call or e-mail Senator Cegavske and tell her that you are behind her! Call her at (702) 873-0711, or e-mail her at bcegavske@sen.state.nv.us.
On the same note, we need to tell our leadership what we want them to do! Please call or e-mail Senator Reid and tell him to do what is right for the state and get behind the Yucca Mountain project! Call him at 1-866-736-7343 or (202) 224-3542, or send him an e-mail by clicking here.
T'was battered and scared, and the auctioneer
Thought it scarcely worth his while
To waste much time on the old violin,
But he held it up with a smile.
"What am I bidden, good folks," he cried,
"Who'll start the bidding for me?
"A dollar, a dollar," then, two! Only two?
"Two dollars, and who'll make it three?
"Three dollars once, three dollars twice,
Going for three..." But no,
From the room, far back, a grey haired man
Came forward and picked up the bow;
Then wiping the dust from the old violin,
And tightening the loose strings,
He played a melody, pure and sweet,
As a caroling angel sings.
The music ceased, and the auctioneer,
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said: "What am I bid for the old violin?"
And he held it up with the bow.
"A thousand dollars, and who'll make it two?
Two thousand! And who'll make it three?
Three thousand, once; three thousand, twice;
And going and gone," said he.
The people cheered, but some of them cried,
"We do not quite understand
What changed its worth?" Swift came the reply:
"The touch of the master's hand."
And many a man with life out of tune,
And batterd and scarred with sin,
Is auctioned cheap to the thoughtless crowd,
Much like the old violin.
A "mess of pottage," a glass of wine;
A game, and he travels on.
He's "going" once, and "going" twice,
He's "going" and almost "gone."
But the Master comes, and the foolish crowd,
Never can quite understand,
The worth of a soul, and the change that's wrought
By the touch of the Master's hand.
~Myra Brooks Welsh
