Philosophic Foreword:Good deeds done as the result of coercion are not good at all. The root of Justice, of Sacrifice, and of Love is FREE WILL. You cannot force good upon society. Beware those who would help out "the least of us" by depriving the rest of us of life, liberty, and property.
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Conservative Values in Rap & Reggae: Respecting Wisdom, Capitalism & Faith in God
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with Brian Brown, President of the National Organization for Marriage
July 21, 2010
The National Organization of Marriage came to Annapolis, Maryland in its monthlong tour of the United States to stand for traditional marriage. Having dealt with intolerant, disruptive homosexual activists in New York and Providence, Rhode Island, the speakers preached against the tactics of the Left. I was very glad to see highly visible Black pastors from Maryland turn out, as well as several members of their churches. Also in attendance was Katherine Nelson, who is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 21. Excellent speeches were delivered by NOM's Brian Brown as well as Derek McCoy (Association of MD Famillies), Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse (Ruth Institute), and Bishop Harry Jackson (High Impact Leadership Coalition). Only a handful of gay activists showed up, claiming they were "tracking" the National Organization of Marriage. I delivered an interview with them, in which I made a point to speak about our 1st Amendment right to "free exercise of religion," which is under attack by the "progressives" who hate our Constitution, freedom in general, and the rights of the individual. I implore those who value their religion, fear the Lord, and have a deep and abiding faith in God--not to sit this one out as many Black pastors in Maryland have chosen to do. Please join me in protecting the right of the Church and the Individual to define what marriage is for themselves, and not the government. Please say "no" to the Christian, Jewish & Atheist Socialists (progressives) who do not respect the Bible as authoritative on matters of Faith, and are trying to destroy the family and set up government in the place of God, to get more votes with which to control us, and to antagonize our youth against the time-tested values that have brought humanity to its highest point in historical Liberty, and which have made this Union of Free and Independent States more successful and prosperous than any other nation or empire ever to exist on the face of the earth.
with Kat Nelson, Candidate for Delegate, LD-21
Derek McCoy, Jennifer Roback Morse & Harry Jackson
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
July 6, 2010
It is my great pleasure to announce that Robert Broadus will officially be the Republican nominee for Maryland's 4th Congressional District. Your contributions are needed now more than ever. Please join the campaign, and suggest whatever talents, tools or connections you may have to enable us to bring better government to Maryland and to the United States this November.
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The CONSTITUTION provided for ending the Slave Trade. (Click for Video.)
June 25, 2010
I was in the audience for Glenn Beck's 2nd episode on our "Black Founding Fathers." A question came up about preacher Absalom Jones, who declared that the 1st day of January should be celebrated as a day of Thanksgiving for our children's children to remember a great event. That event was established in 1787 when Constitution was written. As can bee seen in Article I, Section 9 which limits the power of Congress, "The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight..." As in other sections of the Constitution such as the 3/5 clause, the "PERSONS" this section refers to were Slaves. As Abraham Lincoln debated in his Peoria Speech, "In 1807, in apparent HOT HASTE, they passed the law nearly a year in advance to take effect the first day of 1808--the very first day the Constitution would permit--prohibiting the African slave trade by heavy pecuniary and corporal penalties." It was also this clause in the Constitution that enabled Roger Baldwin and former President John Quincy Adams to successfully argue for the release of the rebelling Mende Africans who overthrew their captors and commandeered the Spanish Slave Ship, La Amistad. Our true heritage has been in front of us for years, but we have been taught by "Progressives" to resent where we came from, to be ashamed of the United States, to despise our forefathers, and so we have forgotten our roots.
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May 29, 2010
Chestertown Tea Party
In the spirit of the Tea Parties, I attended this event on Memorial Day Weekend. The parade led to the dock where I was surprised to encounter current Governor, Martin O'Malley & Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. Gov. O'Malley had recently commented that he supported Civil Unions for cay couples over Gay Marriage. I confronted him over his sincerity, and asked if he would commit to NOT signing a bill for Gay Marriage if such a bill was passed. In response, O'Malley said that, "If a bill for either one crosses [his] desk, [he'd] sign it." People of Maryland, this is your Governor--the leader of your State. If you want to preserve marriage as a religious institution, and not a way for government to indoctrinate society to accept things that go against our faith, you have to change how you vote. Please wake up. Please take action. And PLEASE stop letting the Democrats (Progressives) take you for granted. Ask for, at once, better government.
In response to British Parliament's closing of the port of Boston, the citizens of Chestertown, Maryland met in May of 1774 and set forth "Resolves" forbidding importing, selling, or consuming tea in Chestertown. According to local legend, residents then gathered at the town center, marched down High Street to the brigantine Geddes, which was anchored in the Chester River, and tossed her cargo of tea overboard. The annual reenactment of that event is the centerpiece of the Chestertown Tea Party Festival.
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
May 12, 2009
The Los Angeles City Council voted to boycott Arizona over its recent law which allows its officers to assist in the enforcement of federal immigration laws. By the standards of the political Left, Arizona should not be able to uphold immigration laws the Federal Goverment is failing to enforce because it is a Federal and not a State responsibility. By this same standard, however, L.A. is in equal violation of the Interstate Commerce Clause, which says that regulating Commerce among the several States is also a Federal responsibility, not one delegated to the States or the People. If the Congress does not forbid trade with Arizona, it is a violation of the Constitution for L.A. to dictate otherwise. Furthermore, the L.A. City Council is also in violation of Article I, section 10 of the Constitution forbidding Agreements and Compacts between States without Congressional approval. Being that this is a Case of diversity in which a State is a party, this also falls under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in accordance with Article III, and the city of Los Angeles should be tried for violating the rights of Arizona. Los Angeles may also be violating numerous attainder laws by declaring all Arizona businesses guilty for an act they did not commit. We must also remember that Arizona is a member of the perpetual union known as the United States, each having pledged to "bind themselves to assist each other against all force or attacks made by reason of...trade (or any other pretense whatever)," and as such, all other States are bound to come to the aid and the common defense of Arizona. This issue will reveal in its own time who is loyal to the United States, and who are their enemies. And for what amount to economic sanctions levied by the city of Los Angeles against a sovereign State, Los Angeles and any other municipalities which enact similar statutes are levying war against the United States, which fits the Article III definition of TREASON.
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
April 28, 2010
Talmadge X Hayer, the only person to admit responsibility for the murder of Malcolm X, was released from prison on parole. His release makes one thing clear: if you kill a conservative, you will go free. This can be seen by looking at our conservative Presidents and other leaders. When they were shot or killed, their assassins have gotten off completely, or have received light sentences. Justice has clearly not been served when the most outspoken conservative voice of the Civil Rights era can be silenced, and his attackers go free.
At the same time, the very founding of the United States is under attack, as Spaniards and their descendants who hate the United States come into this country illegally, bring upon gang warfare in the most violent forms, torture our senior citizens by burning them alive, murder Black students execution-style, and paint Nazi Swastikas on our government buildings using refried beans. While all such criminal acts should be punished to the full extent of the law, again the media and the Progressives in Congress excuse these actions as "social justice." These people who are supposed to guard our freedoms would prefer instead to undo everything it means to be the United States and destroy the Constitution. They despise the founding fathers and are using every tool at their disposal to destroy this nation's success.
These events are only possible because the citizenry is asleep. We are hoping that the trouble will pass and that things will miraculously get better. But they will not unless you get up off the sofa and do something about it. Blacks have been coached by Progressives to defend illegal immigration, even though it destroys our own communities. The time is now or never to fight for freedom. If you believe as I do that the nation is in danger, then please help me to defend it. If you hate this nation and its Constitution, then may God have mercy on us all, as we are at war.
Malcolm X
Thomas Hagan (Talmadge X Hayer)
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
April 21, 2010
Today, General Motors (GM) announced that it repaid the $6.7 Billion loan back to the government "with interest," fully "five years ahead of schedule." The news media has made great fanfare out of this event, as a sign that the nation's largest automaker was recovering and had pulled out of the economic downturn. However, there is a problem with all of this. Either General Motors and the media have a reason to lie to the American public, or the Government just thinks we're all idiots. It is important to remember that in October 2008, General Motors and Chrysler received $13.4 billion, with over $9 billion going to GM. Then, in March, tehre was a second bailout where as much as $16 billion went to GM. General Motors has reported a financial lost for the past two years, so how is it remotely possible that paying $6.7 billion on a $25 billion loan counts as paying off your debt? While the true story is alot more complex (some reports say that GM owes the government as much as $45 billion) the important thing to realize is the Government hopes you will fall for this charade. Meanwhile, the government has seized a controlling 61% interest in GM stock. Still, President Obama claims that he is not a socialist and believes in capitalism. Once again, it is clear we are being taken for fools. The government will do the same thing with the industries that move our economy as it has done with Social Security, Medicare, and the Nation's Economy--leave them drained and empty. If you are a fan of Communism, your dream is coming true. But if you do not support the United States becoming a socialist nation, then as Bob Marley says, Don't let them fool ya!"
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
April 15, 2010
April 15th is the date when Abraham Lincoln died of wounds inflicted by assassin John Wilkes Booth one day prior. The first Republican President, like so many after him, would find himself the victim of those who love not liberty or compassion, but only violence and death. James Garfield and William McKinley were also gunned down by assassins; those who attempted to kill Gerald Ford now walk free on U.S. soil; and the man who shot and nearly killed Ronald Reagan escaped conviction on a technicality. Since its founding by former Whigs, Free-Soilers, and Abolitionists committed to ending Slavery, the Republican Party has been slandered by Democrats and its presidents made the targets of those who hate freedom. We should never forget those who stood up to tyranny, racism, injustice, and fought and died so that we could be free.
Today, a Tea Party was held in Washington, D.C. David Gregory of "Meet the Press" declared that there are no Black people at these Tea Parties, joining Chris Matthews in such reckless remarks. Yet as I look at their shows, I don't see Black people there, either. Watch the video to see if there were any Blacks at Freedom Plaza. Also watch what SEIU thugs do to Blacks like Kenneth Gladney who believe as I do that there is no other option but freedom!!
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
February 25, 2010
Despite repeated protests, Tea Parties, Town Halls, and Scott Brown's election in Massachusetts, the "Progressives" (Socialists) in our government convened yet again for a "Healthcare Summit." I went to the Blair House that day to urge not only Democrats, but Republicans as well to uphold our Constitution and the 10th Amendment which prohibits government from making a law mandating we buy health insurance. The simple fact that the Constitution has been violated in the past is not reason to continue doing so. Please help me stand for you and for the Constitution by giving a much-needed boost to my campaign today!
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
Civil Disobedience: Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted.
January 27, 2010
In President Obama's first State of the Union speech, he re-emphasized his commitment to imposing Universal Healthcare upon the American People in violation of the Constitution. He demonstrated that he does not care about our rights. He demonstrated that the Tea Parties, the Town Halls, and even protests by prominent LIBERALS such as Keith Olbermann will not dissuade him from advancing the agenda of the "Progressives," much like an earlier progressive President, openly-racist Democrat Woodrow Wilson. Democrats have never hesitated to force people to do things against their will, from the days of Slavery to the present-day. They believe that government should be all-powerful and able to deprive you of your Wealth, your Faith, and your Civil Rights. It was a Democrat administration under LBJ who in 1966 charged Muhammad Ali with evading the draft and attempted to jail him for refusing to fight in Viet Nam. Democrats do not believe in Freedom: in fact they believe in just the opposite, and it is time the American People woke up to reality before the Liberty we've fought and died for is just a memory.
January 21, 2010
Following the Supreme Court ruling which overturned portions of McCain-Feingold which prohibited campaign contributions by corporations, unions, & other groups to ads supporting or opposing political candidates, Congresswoman Edwards took the position that the Constitution itself must be amended since the Supreme Court upheld the 1st Amendment which forbids Congressional Laws abridging freedom of speech. While corporations & unions certainly are not "persons" deserving of the same Constitutional rights as U.S. citizens, neither are media organizations which constantly exercise speech & advocate for or against certain candidates. These groups are all collections of people, and should be afforded the same rights under the 1st Amendment. Donations to political campaigns should all be treated separately and not "bundled," so that voters know who is contributing to a given candidate's campaign, but this is not cause to call for friviolous amendments to the Constitution. When President Obama used the State of the Union to attack the Supreme Court for its decision, he showed a lack of decorum and disrespected the entire court. His inexperience, disrespect, and juvenile handling of his position shows he is not suited to be the leader of a Free people.
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January 14, 2010
Appearance on Glenn Beck's "Time to Be Heard: Content of Character" featuring Black Conservatives. I am the third speaker here, seen quoting Henry David Thoreau. The entire episode is worth watching.
December 24, 2009
This is the day that our nation was ransomed & pushed over the brink toward socialism. Most people, even in Conservative Talk Radio, had gone home to prepare for the holidays. Tthe Senate moved its vote up to 7am to prevent protesters from showing up in force. But I was there--alone at first, but a few others showed up later. I was stopped by Capitol Police 5 times for exercising my right to free speech. I quoted them the 1st Amendment and I continued to speak. The greatest reward was when an aide came out to complain that I could be heard from inside the Capitol! That was the whole point!! After voting to destroy our Republic, all of the Senators snuck out without being seen except Max Baucus, who came out in plainclothes and rode off in a chaufferred limo. I made sure he knew how I & over 57 million other American Citizens feel. We will let them all know how we feel in November!!
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
December 16, 2009
Keith Olbermann gives a special comment on Healthcare Reform. Though a far-left Liberal, Olbermann realizes the evil inherent in the Individual mandate. He challenges Barack Obama and the Senate not to pass the bill in its current form. He concludes with defiance: "I will not buy this insuracne. Brand me a lawbreaker if you choose. Fine me if you will. Jail me if you must!" Only time will tell if his words were sincere. For those of us who see any destruction of our liberties as unacceptable, accepting the government mandate was never an option. What will Mr. Olbermann do when the bill passes? Will he go to jail with us?
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
November 13, 2009
Appearance on Glenn Beck's show "Time to Be Heard," featuring Black Conservatives. I am in the very last segment. In prior segments, too much time was spent in this episode talking about whether Blacks should be called "African Americans." Let the liberals on CNN & MSNBC have this argument. While the term, "African American" is technically incorrect (as there are many White Africans), we Blacks should never shun our African heritage. As Malcolm X said, "You can't hate the roots of a tree and not hate the tree...You can't hate Africa and not hate yourself."
Furthermore, what gets lost when you identify yourself solely as an "American" is pride & loyalty in your State. Our Republic was founded as a federation of Free & Independent States. We have lost this over the years as collectivists & nationalists have sought to centralize us in thought, endearing us to a political philosophy that supports perpetually bigger government that is supposed to always do more for the "greater good," whereas the needs of the Individual & the State are overlooked. Rome ceased being a Republic & became an Empire when its people embraced socialism. Many prominent Black thinkers have foolishly embraced the idea that Democratic Socialism (Progressivsim) is the cure to Imperialism. They are WRONG, as they have failed to examine what socialism has done to every nation which has tried it--turned it into a tyrannical despotism. Socialism is a step backwards away from Freedom & Independence, back towards Monarchy & Empire. The Founding Fathers understood this, which is why they gave us the Bill of Rights. The Constitution PROTECTS us from the government. If we do not prevent socialism from taking over the United States, we will lose our Republic and our Constitution and experience the same fate.
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October 16, 2009
Today marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's Raid on the Armory at Harpers Ferry, considered to be the catalyst which a year later would set America at war with itself and ultimately resolved the issue of Slavery.
Universal Healthcare is SLAVERY
Supporters of Universal Healthcare want to impose an individual mandate on all working Americans. By doing this, they are sanctioning slavery on the American People. On 09/09/09, President Obama addressed the Congress and the nation, stating that individuals would be required to purchase healthcare. Anyone who does not will be fined up to $1,900, thrown in prison, and fined an additional $25,000. This is a perfect example of government tyranny, and is more properly termed, "fascism." In any program designed to help others, there is always an option to withdraw or not participate. A person who doesn’t want to buy auto insurance can opt not to drive a car. A person who doesn’t want house insurance can rent instead of buying a house. In the case of healthcare, a tax is placed on the right to LIFE itself. A person who cannot opt out is not free—he or she is nothing but a slave. We should remember that even the slavemasters of old were interested in the healthiness of their slaves. Socialist programs like Social Security, Medicare, and the Draft all result in slavery or involuntary servitude. Now is the time to uphold the 13th Amendment by defeating Unconstitutional Healthcare.
September 17, 2009
Today is Constitution Day! On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine of our Founding Fathers concluded the Constitutional Convention which gave us this legal document which is the Supreme Law of the Land for the United Sates of America to this day. Although it has repeatedly come under assault by the enemies of Freedom, I am here to fight for it and help this nation live up to its stated creed, to "Establish Justice..." as well as "...to Preserve the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity." We must be ever vigilant against those who would enslave us and our children to take these guarantees away.
On September 12, 2009 between one and two million people descended on the U.S. Capitol as an act of solidarity in rememberance of the tragedy of 9/11, and to renew our resolve to protect the Freedoms so cherished by Americans over the past 222 years. To defend the Constitution, I will need your help. Please donate today.
U. S. Constitution
9/12 March on Washington, DC
August 6, 2009
Congresswoman Donna Edwards (MD-4) answers a question about the Constitution and states there are "responsibilities that government has to its citizenry that are not spelled out...in the Constitution." Is this how she interprets the Supreme Law of the Land? As a document where powers can be read in that are not "spelled out" by its authors? Is this how we should interpret all our laws? Is this the kind of person we can trust to uphold & defend the Constitution? The answer is, "no."
DC Tea Party, July 4; If you do not understand this sign, read "Civil Disobedience" by Thoreau
July 4, 2009
Hundreds of Thousands of people gathered all across the nation to celebrate Independence Day in a show of patriotism and to protest the wreckless, excessive spending being done by the nation's leaders in Washington, DC. As the original American Revolution was fought over the issue of unjust taxes, today are we enjoined again in a struggle against a tyrannical government bent on taxing us to death. Neither our Senators, our Representatives in Congress, nor the President has listened to us, passing numerous "stimulus" bills which have failed to create jobs, have destroyed prosperity, and have increased the tax burden on all working Americans. All of this spending violates the Constitution and harms the American People by promising payment on a debt owed by this generation as well as by countless generations yet to be born. A direct tax on incomes violate our 5th and 14th Amendment rights to property and create the false appearance that the nation is able to manage its financial responsibilities. Yet looking at our ever-expanding national debt, it is clear that the nation is fiscally irresponsible and is incapable of settling its liabilities. The proper solution can only be reached by reducing spending and taking the tax burden off of the American people by repealing the 16th Amendment.
June 26, 2009
Cap & Trade: How did they vote? This bill which is sold as an effort to save the enviornment, but which is really an opportunity for government to place more controls on our lives, our businesses, and our personal habits passed easily along lines that are very reminiscent of the vote made for the Bailout of the Auto Companies.
In Maryland, your representatives voted:
Frank Kratovil (1) voted "yes." Dutch Ruppersberger (2) voted "yes." John Sarbanes (3) voted "yes." Donna Edwards (4) voted "yes." Steny Hoyer (5) voted "yes." Elijah Cummings (7) voted "yes." Chris Van Hollen (8) voted "yes."
Only Roscoe Bartlett (6) voted "no." With this, our nation moves one step further away from free market capitalism and one step closer to socialism. Both Senators Cardin & Mikulski are also poised to vote for the bill. Next up for the Congress will Universal Healthcare, which President Obama has stated he is committed to getting done by the end of this year. Enacting such legislation will put such an extreme financial burden on this nation's already failing economy that economic disaster is bound to follow. While many proponents of a "Public Option" and a "Single-Payer" healthcare system say that providing healthcare is the most important thing, it is a red herring. This is a deceptive tactic to appeal to your emotions rather than logic. The reality is that every mortal on this planet is going to die. It is therefore up to the individual to secure their own healthcare and longevity. For the government to take on the role of ensuring your health and longevity is inviting the government to regulate every aspect of your life, from what you are able to eat or drink to what kind of sports you are allowed to play. A government that is put in charge of reducing the health risks of your life can do so by taking ALL risk out of your life. We should not willingly give up our Liberty to the government this way. Please continue to fight the government adoptiong Universal Healthcare, which is not only impossible for the nation to pay for, but which also strips us of those sacred rights & freedoms given to us by the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
June 22, 2009
It is with much sadness that I address the tragic events of the past few days. The world's attention has been focused on the outcome of the recent elections in Iran where Mahmoud Ahmedinjead was declared the winner. Unhappy with the results and spurred on by remarks made by President Obama in Cairo a week prior hailed as an "Address to the Muslim World," and with the challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi refusing to admit defeat, thousands of people took to the streets of Iran to express their dissent. Over the weekend, the nature of the clash shifted from a protest of the election to shouts of "Death to the Dictators," in protest against the Islamic government. With rocks being thrown at police, property being destroyed, a building being blown up, and several protesters shot, the death toll has risen above 20, with over 100 injured. It is my great hope that the Iranian people will come to a peaceful settlement and that the government of Iran will work out a meaningful resolution of this conflict with its people.
In Washington, DC, the Metro Subway system experienced a catastrophe when two trains collided due to an undisclosed error. Considerable damage was done to the railcars, and the death toll was last reported at 6, with over 70 injured from the accident. Since DC, Maryland, and Virginia all play a part in operating the Metro system, it is my hope that whatever Safety Measures are needed will be put in place to ensure that such an accident never happens again.
My deepest condolences go out to those who lost loved ones in these tragic events.
June 10, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns of Temple Hills, MD. He died in the line of duty as a guard at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. This tragic event is the 2nd in 2 weeks where men in uniform have been shot & killed by DOMESTIC TERRORISTS. It is important to reject claims by the media and lawyers that this was a hate crime, as our men in uniform are not protected by hate crime legislation. Two weeks ago, two Army Privates in Little Rock, Arkansas were shot (and one killed) by a Muslim Terrorist who expressed hatred for our military, but no charges of committing a "hate crime" have been brought against Abdul Hakim Mujahid Muhammad, who was trained in Yemen. Furthermore, charges against the New Black Panther Party for intimidating voters in New Jersey have been dropped by Attorney General Eric Holder. If there is no Justice, there can be no Peace.
Attempts to classify the shooting at the Holocaust Memorial as a hate crime presume that authorities can know and penalize the assailant for his thoughts rather than his actions, knowing full well that many of his political concerns were in disagreement with the current administration. This is a thinly-veiled and inappropriate attempt by "progressives" who seek to implement Marxist policies in America to stifle criticism of the Obama adminstration's "redistributive change," its disdain for the Constitution, its nationalization of major industries, and its profligate spending. The Department of Homeland Security, which has failed to prevent three acts of domestic terrorism this year (and which also failed to prevent the spread of H1N1 (Swine Flu) into the United States by securing the border) has neglected its primary responsibility, instead releasing incendiary "Warnings" which classify anyone who is pro-Life, against illegal immigration, supports 3rd party candidates, or who is a Veteran as potential "Right-Wing Extremists." This conveniently puts all of the President's political enemies in jeopardy of being declared security risks or threats to the nation. As usual, Liberals are trying to slander Conservatives by associating their views with racists. However, it is important to note that Nazism, Fascism, & Stalinism were actually philosophies of the progressive Left, requiring an extreme form of Collectivism to impose their destructive views on race, ethnicity, and social status. True Conservatives believe in protecting the rights of the Individual, not Groups.
This clear abuse of Executvie power is a disgrace to the Presidency. It highlights the extreme ineffectiveness of the Department of Homeland Security (which, despite the discovery of numerous terrorist plots, has not changed the Terror Alert Level since 2005) and also emphasizes that this nation needs Lawmakers in Congress who will stand up for the Constitution and provide checks and balances to the ever-growing power of the Executive Branch. This current Congress has shown that it is nothing but a "rubber stamp" for the President's irresponsible agenda, beholden to corrupt practices and doing favors for special interests. Significant reform is needed throughout the government, and must begin in the House of Representatives.
The Threat Level has been YELLOW since 2005.
with Bishop Harry Jackson at Freedom Plaza
May 5, 2009
The DC Council voted 12 to 1 on this date to recognize same-sex marriages from other States. Although this must pass the approval of Congress, the huge Democratic majority and a President who supports Civil Unions ensures that this measure will not be contested. This will pave the way for gay marriage in DC, and eventually in states like Maryland and Virginia. In the same week, Maine's governor, Jim Balducci, signed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage into law, while New York and New Hampshire are in the process of doing the same. Vermont's Republican governor, fearing for his political career, did not veto a similar bill last month, though many conservatives hoped he would. Also, gay couples in Iowa were able to marry, after having making it legal a month ago. The Stand 4 Marriage rallies were organized by Bishop Harry Jackson, Tony Perkins, and others who support traditional marriage.
On the other side of the nation, Miss California, Carrie Prejean, was viciously attacked by Perez Hilton for answering a question in the Miss USA pageant in a manner that did not support the gay agenda. When asked if same-sex marriage should be legal, Miss Prejean respectfully and carefully answered that she believes marriage is between a man and a woman--that's just how she was raised. The firestorm that erupted aftewards was an all-out assault on the rights of the individual and free speech. There was a movement to strip Miss Prejean of her crown over charges that she had violated the terms of her contract by speaking out about her opinions after the pageant. The media also attacked her for taking revealing photos and having breast implants, to the point where a person who has cosmetic surgery or makes a few mistakes in life is never again allowed to have an opinion on moral issues. This is why our country has fallen to its current state--so few of us have the courage to stand up for what we truly believe. Despite these attacks, Miss Prejean courageously persevered and received warmth and encouragement from her supporters. Donald Trump and other members of the Miss USA Pageant decided the allegations were unjustified, and that she would retain her crown.
Meanwhile, California Representative and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi attacked the Intelligence Community, and called the CIA Liars for indicating that she was informed that waterboarding was being performed, which would make her complicit in any allegations that the prior administration committed torture during enhanced interrogation of terror suspects.
It should be crystal clear that the tactics of the Democratic Party and the Left are ruthless, godless, and irreverent. Our rights are being stripped away, and any who dissent are methodically destroyed. A woman like Sarah Palin or Carrie Prejean who speaks for her God and her faith is a threat to them, to be subjected to endless scorn and shamed into silence. Any Blacks who oppose the Socialist-Atheist agenda of the Democrats are either branded as "Uncle Toms" or are physically threatened, as Blacks and people of faith in California who voted for Proposition 8 banning gay marriage in California. Those among us who wish to keep our nation strong and preserve our rights should band together and work for the cause of FREEDOM by ensuring that in the next election and all elections to come, we make our voices heard in government. It's time to stop lying down and letting others who don't share our values decide how our nation will be governed. For if we do, we deserve whatever fate the anti-Capitalist, anti-Freedom, anti-Constitution Democrats impose upon is. We must begin a Revolution within our hearts and minds, and carry it forth into the streets!
Carrie Prejean gets asked about Gay Marriage - Click for her passionate speech.
with Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council
April 11, 2009
The ineptitude of the Bush adminstration has continued with the Obama administration, as can be seen by our inability to address the Pirate situation off of Somalia. Last October, we did not address the issues of Piracy off the Somali coast, and their attacks continued. This week, an American-flagged shipped has been hijacked, and although the crew was able to save the ship, the Captain of the ship, Richard Phillips, had to surrender himself as a hostage in order to avoid a bloody confrontation. Although the pirates have been stranded at sea for 4 days without replenishment, the USA has not managed to successfully negotiate the captain's release, nor have we been able to take out the terrorists. Notably, the Obama administration refuses to refer to the pirates as terrorists, although we that term has been applied to hijackers who seized airplanes in the 70's and 80's, taking hostages to exchange for ransom or release of political prisoners. The most important job of the presidency is to be an effective Commander-in-Chief.
Unfortunately, President Obama prefers to hide behind the issues of the economy he has unwisely decided to meddle with, but which he has no idea how to fix. He has taken to nationalizing a variety of failing commercial industries, from banks to car companies, meanwhile Maryland's Senator Cardin is seeking to nationalize the failing newspapers. The State of Maryland is also seeking to nationalize the Horse Racing industry, not because it is bringing in money, but because it is failing. All of these strategies amount to escalating debt, which will magnify our tax burden. The Obama adminsitration is working financially to destroy the nation's economy, and is setting on a path from which no recovery will be possible. The silver lining to this cloud is that our government can be changed. We can vote out those who have steered our country in the wrong direction. A Congress with enough votes can check the actions of the President, and even stop him cold when he does something foolish. Yet convinced that George Bush was actually a conservative (he was not!), voters kicked all the conservatives out of government, and replaced them with liberals who are dragging this nation towards Communism.
We have forgotten the lessons of the Cold War. We have forgotten the malaise of the Carter years, and the prosperity that came during the Reagan years. We ignore the recession that Reagan inherited in 1980, and continually blame Republicans like Herbert Hoover for passing the Great Depression on to Franklin Roosevelt. We forget history, and ignore the fact that the Great Depression was merely a recession under Hoover, but was prolonged and worsened by the policies of the New Deal. Forgetting history, we clamor eagerly for a "Global New Deal," neglecting American sovereignty in favor of Woodrow Wilson's dream of a world government. Worst of all, we reject the ideas of individual freedom and liberty--those values most sacred to the founding of our nation. We reject our Constitution when it constrains us from providing healthcare for all, and we do not care about the costs. We do not realize that the Soviet Union fell apart because it is impossible to run an empire on Communism. We ignore the failures of the European economies who have attempted socialized healthcare. Worst of all, we see our President attempting to expand the government into every element of private life, demanding universal service and even running long-standing charitable organizations out of business. We need people in government who stand for and represent the rights of the individual to be free, to live as they choose, and to keep the fruit of their labors. We need people who understand history, economics, and who are loyal to our Constitution. This is not what we have now, but with your help, I will bring this to the U.S. Congress.
March 31, 2009
Today was the day the automakers were to report their future viability to the government, or return the $13.4 billion which the TAXPAYERS lent them last year as part of the T.A.R.P. Unfortunately, the Congress has failed to speak for the People once again. Yesterday, instead of getting the People's money back, the Obama administration took steps to take over General Motors and Chrysler Corporation. Ford, which did not accept the government funds last year, was the only one not subject to the demands of the Federal Government. Socialism is when the government controls the means of production. The President took direct control of General Motors, forcing its CEO, Rick Wagoner to resign, and also dictated that Chrysler must merge with the Italian company, Fiat. Our nation's private industry has been taken over by the central planners, and is no longer a bastion of Freedom, Free Markets, and Capitalism. In fact, each of these ideals which made America strong are now shunned as the hallmarks of evil, greed, and selfishness. As "Marryin" Barry Obama heads to the G-20 Summit, we can only hope that he does not take any further steps to completely destroy U.S. sovereignty. Treasury Secretary (and tax-cheat) Timothy Geithner already indicated that we may need to adopt a global currency in a speech to the Council on Foreign Relations, and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has already discussed the possibility of a "Global New Deal" with Obama. Since Congress is only acting as a rubber stamp for everything that Obama does, in the end, whether or not we remain a sovereign nation is completely in his hands. All we can do is hope for the best, and pray for the survival of the United States of America.
March 27, 2009
Presently, our representatives in Congress, the Senate, and the President have clearly lost site of the purpose of government. They have completely abandoned the Constitution, and have violated almost every single provision of the Bill of Rights. Despite passing an unconstituional bailout of AIG, under which contractual bonuses were paid to AIG Executives, the Congress has decided to reclaim these bonuses by penalizing the executives as a targeted group. This makes the action a "Bill of Attainder," forbidden by Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution. They also decided to punish the executives for a deed that was not illegal when done, but was declared illegal after-the-fact, an "Ex Post Facto Law," which is also forbidden by the same section of the Constitution. The Congress has decided to TAX the executives for 90% of the bonuses paid to them, depriving these individuals of their property without affording them "due process of the law," violating the 5th and 14th Amendments. This has all been done to reclaim $125 million out of $85 billion (a mere fraction of a percent) largely based on the knee-jerk reaction and outcry of an uninformed and mis-educated public, without consideration for the compensation given to these exectuives aside for their bonuses (many executives receive only a $1 salary) and without considering the expenses and financial obligations these executives will have to pay. The Government is punishing wealth, rewarding envy, and is encouraging the sentiment of "class warfare," which is consistent with the spirit of a socialist revolution where the proletariat (working class) overthrow the bourgoisie (merchant class). The people are not stirred into action over the millions that aristocrats like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are sitting on, nor are they concerned with the billions these politicians have doled out to their friends in government subsidies and "internal improvements." The public has been encouraged to turn a blind eye to politicians who have cheated on their taxes, like Charles Rangel, Timothy Geithner, Tom Daschle, and Marion Barry. The millions these crooked politicians have ignored in tax liability far exceeds the $125 million paid to AIG executives in accordance with the contract that Congress approved. Do our elected representatives think we are stupid? Instead of fighting for the American People, are they trying to inspire a socialist revolution here in America, where they will claim leadership of the Labor movement, while keeping their status as monied aristocrats? Are they trying to undo the unique Economic Liberty of the United States based on Free Trade and Free Markets? To my disappointemnt, all the signs say, "Yes." Meanwhile, European nations are calling for a "Global New Deal," and the Secretary of Treasury is indicating we might join the G-20 in moving toward an International currency. This should be of great concern to anyone who believes in our national sovereignty. All of this, plus individual rights, stand to be lost in a push to globalize, liberalize, and remove religious faith from the world as the result of an economic crisis that has been created by and exists almost exclusively in the minds of the media. It is high time for those who value Liberty and the spirit of Freedom which the United States were founded upon take a stand for our country before it is too late!
March 6, 2009
Shovel
Ready
Projects
President Obama's plan to stimulate the economy includes saving or creating millions of jobs which are shovel-ready projects. Despite the loudly heralded Global Warming trends, it snowed on March 1st, covering DC with patches of snow that 5 days later still needed to be removed, in this case to make way for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's arrival in Washington, D.C. for the shooting of a new film and a meeting with the President. Are these the kind of shovel-ready jobs that Marryin' Barry Obama had in mind?
March 4, 2009
The federal government has recently been investigating the activities of several Americans who have accounts in offshore bank accounts. The reason given is that these people may be avoiding tax liabilities, and of 52,000 such accounts, Swiss Bank UBS has turned over information on 12 to the United States for legal action. Mark Branson, (the CFO of UBS) testified to Congress that "tax evasion is not a crime in Switzerland," and the U.S. government's attempts to obtain information on account holders at the bank conflicts directly with Swiss law, and would better be resolved through the treaty negotiations between the U.S. and Switzerland. To some, this might seem like a justifiable intrusion into the lives of the "evil rich" to force them to pay their "fair share" in taxes. However, there is a much greater problem beneath the surface. Switzerland, renowned for protecting the privacy of its clients and maintaining neutrality in international conflicts, is now in the position of being bullied by the United States just as it takes center stage in adopting globalist policies and moving toward socialist policies which diminsh personal freedoms. Were the owners of these accounts to be revealed by UBS, the United States would be able to seize the domestic assets of these individuals, and would then be able to force them to comply with an IRS investigation. It should be noted that several individuals during WWII, including holocaust survivors, were able to retain their wealth after the conclusion of the War thanks to having placed their money in a Swiss bank account. By tampering with the privacy of account holders, the American government foreshadows the possiblity of another war on the horizon, and that it may need the power to financially criple potential dissidents when the war does break out. This should be cause for great concern for all people, as international law is being broached for the simple gesture of gaining a few billion dollars in taxes, while the national debt is in the tens of trillions. The true gain would be in limiting the freedom of individuals to move, relocate, and retain their wealth during a global emergency by manipulating the world's financial systems, even the ones known for remaining neutral maintaining client privacy. In response to the U.S. inquisition, UBS has ceased its services with U.S. customers not living abroad. The United States should respect International Law, and should work with banks like UBS and Credit Suisse to more diligently track any unlawful financial activities by U.S. Citizens without violating their privacy or Swiss law.
February 27, 2009
Rick Santelli's rant against the Obama stimulus package on the floor of the Chicago Board Options Exchange led to numerous calls for activism across the nation. On February 27, Tea Parties were held in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Fayetteville, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The DC Tea Party coincided with CPAC, and saw hundreds of activists, gathered to protest the excessive government spending by the Obama administration, which is guaranteed to leave us with several generations of insurmountable debt. Most of all, we gathered to fight against the socialism that is being forced upon America by the Obama administration. Samuel (Joe) Wurzlebacher (also known as "Joe the Plumber")--the man who exposed Obama's socialist plans for the country--participated in the DC event as well. Also present was Michael Maresko, also known as the "Ron Paul Rider" who bicycled from Los Angeles, CA through Texas and up to DC and Virginia to spread the message of Liberty for Ron Paul's campaign in 2008. I rode with him on the last leg of his trip, and am glad to have been a part of the launch of this movement to protect the rights of individuals and to limit the expansion of government control over our lives.
Washington Tea Party with Joe the Plumber
Will TEA mix with SALT WATER?
Michael Maresko, the Ron Paul Rider
Is it time for the "Fight Club" Solution?
February 24, 2008
Tonight, President Obama gave his "State of the Nation" speech to address the Economic issues facing the United States. Yesterday, he held a "Fiscal Responsibility Summit," which featured a host of Democrats and Republicans who DO NOT believe in fiscal responsibility, gathering together in a show of solidarity in the pretense that their collaboration is going to bring prosperity to the nation and recovery to our economic woes.
But how do we know they are really not interested in prosperity OR economic recovery? Because they continue to let the cause of the problem fester. If the President, the Democrat-controlled Congress, and the rest of government were genuinely concerned with OUR Welfare, they would be eager to implement the "Fight Club Solution." For those unfamiliar, Fight Club features a schizophrenic, hypochondriac narrator (Jack) who invents an alter-ego named Tyler Durden who is more of an Alpha Male, all-around successful businessman who manufactures soap. Since he is an insomniac, he creates Fight Club in his spare time for men past their prime to take out their angst and re-capture their youth. However, even this is a front, as by the end of the story we realize that the Fight Club is actually a secret army of unquestioningly loyal, well-trained, disassociated soldiers willing to carry out Tyler Durden's plan without question. As it turns out, Tyler Durden is really Jack, and his plan?...to relieve everyone of their DEBT by blowing up the records of all the Credit Card companies.
Our government would not have to implement so violent or bloody a measure to resolve the economic crisis. Rather than spending trillions (that's a MILLION- MILLION) to bail out failed banks and automakers, and mandating freezes on foreclosures (which rewards failure, but still keeps most of us IN DEBT) the government could easily set everyone on a sound financial footing by wiping out all of our debts. Whether this is done by procuring the money and paying off the debt, or by simply mandating a DEBT AMNESTY is not important. The end result is that everyone would be debt-free. We would then have money to go out and buy and sell things and stimulate the economy on our own.
While I would personally regard such a solution as irresponsible, I do consider it superior to the path that President Obama has laid out for the nation 1) because it is indeed Revolutionary, 2) because it attacks the problem at its root, which is the banking system and the DEBT, and most importantly 3) it preserves the FREE MARKET and allows capitalism to thrive. The path that Obama has taken is the road to socialism, full of good but foolish intentions, which history has shown us is the ROAD TO SERFDOM.
February 19, 2009
With the $787,000,000,000 stimulus bill passed, the Obama administration has finally decided to address the foreclosure problem by adding another 75 BILLION dollars to the national debt. He has cleverly castrated the opposing Republicans, who have shown that three of their number who value power more than principle do not dare stand up to the Democrats. One party rule is established, and there is no possibility of opposition to ANYTHING Obama wants. The auto makers which took bailout money last fall have not shown their profitability or their ability to repay. Still, the Congress has not shown that it will demand the money back. Instead, the Congress is likely to give out even more money to the auto makers and other failed businesses.
Where does the government stand? Are they for you, or against you? Ask yourself if you beneift directly from ANYTHING the President or the Congress has done with all this excessive spending. Have they paid off YOUR mortgage? Have they gotten YOU out of debt? Have they put a dime in YOUR pocket? If the answer to all these questions is "no," then you have your answer. The government is actually working AGAINST the people, and is destroying our dollar by printing money excessively, which will lead to hyper-inflation. They give the money freely to the banks, which then turn around and loan the money to you as credit. This only comes to you in the form of DEBT. How do you benefit? You don't, but they hope that they can push Americans into more deficit spending, increasing the banking hegemony. If you choose to save, prices on everything will rise, which will create hyper-inflation. Unfortunately, there is no Ronald Reagan to get us out of this mess. We have abandoned free market principles out of fear and misinformation. Although Bush started the process of nationalizing our industries and moving us toward socialism, Obama is picking up right where he left off. This should set off alarm bells among Republicans and Democrats alike, but it is not. Even the Russian Premier, Vladimir Putin, has warned us not to make the mistakes Russia made in attempting socialism. In Europe before WWII, many nations (including Germany and Italy) attempted socialism and experienced significant hyperinflation and paved the way for fascist dictators to come to power. For us to follow down the same path indicates either a complete ignorance of history, or an intentional effort to destroy the United States of America. Government cannot get us out of this situation. Only the will of a free people can.
Furthermore, the Obama Adminsitration has laid out its plan for National Service, which will include mandatory service for middle school and high school students, and possibly a reinstatement of the draft. Apparently, the President who likens himself to Abaraham Lincoln (who never intended to end slavery, suspended habeas corpus, and threw members of Congress who spoke out against him in jail) has no respect for the Constitution OR the 13th Amendment, which ended slavery. Involuntary Servitude is unconstitutional, and should rouse the anger of every African American and person of color in thenation. Just as under Bush, our liberties are under attack from within the government, and we must mobilize to protect our rights and our freedom.
February 9, 2009
The 900-billion-dollar stimulus package takes center-stage again as every Republican in the House of Representatives stood firm for fiscal conservatism last week, and this effort at wasteful spending heads to the Senate for a vote tomorrow. President Obama took to the airwaves, occupying every major network plus PBS to offer a sales-pitch for the stimulus to an increasingly skeptical American public. The President made the ridiculous assertion that he did not want to hear about the need for fiscal conservatism from Republicans who went along with spending under the previous adminsitration, which doubled the national debt. He criticized those who want to "do nothing," implying that the trillions upon trillions the government has spent so far has done any good. What President Obama wants you to forget is that HE was one of those people who voted consistently and repeatedly to increase spending and to expand the debt under George W. Bush. He wants you to forget that HE voted to fund the Iraq war, and that most of his cabinet voted to get us into the war. He wants you to forget that HE went along with every major spending bill under Bush who admitted that he destroyed the free market. Obama wants you to forget that HE voted for the $700 Billion bailout in October, and he talked up an economic crisis that was very minor in August, but as the Presidential campaign wore on, and he continually made unwarranted and even false references to the Great Depression, he destroyed investor confidence and created the situation we have now. His approval ratings depend on the American People being too blind to realize that HE is at the center of this mess.
He went to a county in Indiana where the unemployment rate is at 15% and attempted to pitch his message there. The first question he was asked was from an African American admirer who wanted to know if the government was going to give some of this stimulus money to the homeowners who need it, instead of to the banks. Naturally, being no friend of the People, President Obama dodged the question, instead putting the blame on the Bush administration, and never offering to give a single dime back to the taxpayers. Another questioner who as an industrious entrepreneur started his own "green" business, asked the President to support small businesses like his, instead of large corporations like the banks and the big three auto-makers. Once again, President Obama showed he is out of touch with the American People and has no idea how to give a real boost to the economy. To his credit , to promise government aid to these companies would be to offer "Internal Improvements," (consistent with Abraham Lincoln) but which is the problem with government interference in the free market in the first place--playing favorites. All government should do is enable competition and protect our individual rights. President Obama does not understand this, and believes the role of government is to simply "do something," even if it is wasteful and destructive in the long-run. There was also a woman who was booed by the adoring crowd for asking President Obama some tough questions, like criticizing his picks of several tax cheats and lobbyists for his cabinet. The crowd showed, as has been seen throughout the campaign, that criticism of the Mr. Obama is not allowed--free speech and dissent are no longer an option, and we are on the road to fascism. To his credit, President Obama allowed the woman to ask her questions. However, the freedom of a people is never taken away by one person alone, but by a multitude of enablers, eager to stifle the rights of their fellow countrymen.
Within a day, it will be clear if we have one-party rule in America. As President Obama noted, and as every commentor on tv and radio keeps repeating, "he won." That means that he is the sole ruler of this nation, and he gets whatever he wants. If this is true, and if the Senate gives up its power to check the President, then this is the end of the Republic. If anyone wants to save it, please join me in this fight to preserve Liberty. Join my campaign, and donate whatever you can so that I can fight for you!
January 5, 2009
Today, the children of the President-Elect attended their first day of school in Washington, DC. Barack Obama has many of the issues right. I commend his stance on the Iraq war and the need to bring our troops home from around the world. I commend his willingness to recognize the problems with our struggling economy, and to realize that people need a "hand-up, not a hand-out." Although I applaud him for his many wise decisions and for being an instrument of change, I am disappointed he chose not to send his children to DC Public Schools. This shows that for well-monied aristocrats, when it comes to their children, private education is almost always preferred. If the future President will not send his own children to government-run schools, why should we? Why doesn't he support vouchers that will allow ordinary citizens like you and me to recoup our tax dollars and exercise school choice? Why is the DC City Council (which goes against the Constitution and asserts a right to "home rule") not being held accountable for the city's failing school system? Why is Michelle Rhee receiving so much resistance for wanting to bring true change and reform to DC Public Schools? The situation in Washington, DC is overflowing with hypocrisy, injustice, and unconstitutionalism as the President-Elect is privileged enough to send his children to private schools, thereby reinforcing the values of capitalism and free-market economics that he and his party have fought so hard to undermine.
The coming week will bring a series of Constiutional battles as the rules for seating Senators are brought into question and as cabinet appointees come under scrutiny. The question that looms over our thoughts is, "Will they heed the Constitution, or will they ignore it?" We know what our government ought to do, and we always hope they will do what's right. The race card has already been played by Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush, who asserted that the Senate's reluctance to seat Rolan Burris was because he is Black. We should take note that while Barack Obama was the only African American in the Senate, Maryland passed up two opportunities to appoint an African American to the Senate in 2006 (former NAACP President Kweisei Mfume and former Lt. Governor Michael Steele). Race is certainly not an issue in the Senate appointment, and use of race as a weapon in this fashion is deplorable.
December 24, 2008
Three of the five men convicted in the Fort Dix Terror plot were illegal aliens. It is very important for National Security that we secure our borders against all who would come here illegally and commit acts of violence. Several heinous crimes in Maryland, including a home invasion in Wheaton where three illegal immigrants burned an 83-year-old woman alive and killed her, highlight the need for much stricter immigration controls and more proactive efforts on the part of local law enforcement to assist Federal authorities in keeping our nation and our neighborhoods safe.
December 12, 2008
In the evening hours of this day, the Wasilla Bible Church was doused with fuel and set ablaze by arsonists while women and children were inside. This calls to mind memories of Bobby Frank Cherry, the only individual punished and imprisoned in association with the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Brimingham, Alabama where 4 little girls were killed. Regardless of whether this vicious attack was done as an insult to Governor Sarah Palin or as a statement against her beliefs, this is most certainly an attack on religion and people of faith all across America. Believers cannot sit idly by while churches are attacked. This is an act of violence and war upon holy ground, and shows no respect for the things sacred, for the Creator, or for the religious rights of others. If you will tolerate the desecration of a church, what will you not tolerate? This despicable behavior should not be tolerated by any members of any race, and the freedom of religion in these United States must be defended by every man or woman of quality against all enemies.
December 11, 2008
How did they vote? Our Senators and Representatives got together to vote on a bailout for the Auto Industry. Since March of 2008, we have seen the failed investment banks, mortgage insurance companies, and now auto manufacturers with failed business models get lucrative, multi-billion-dollar rescue packages to put more money--not into the hands of the workers or the struggling homeowners-- but into the hands of the rich, overpaid business executvies. Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Steny Hoyer, and Barney Frank have shepherded the Congress into these disastrous financial decisions that not only increase our national debt, but threaten the foundations of our capitalist economic system. Where does this money come from? It comes from YOUR pockets.
Once again, we see the usual suspects voting to take more money from your wallets and give it to wealthy auto execs:
In Maryland:
Dutch Ruppersberger (2) voted "yes." John Sarbanes (3) voted "yes." Donna Edwards (4) voted "yes." Steny Hoyer (5) voted "yes." Elijah Cummings (7) voted "yes." Chris Van Hollen (8) voted "yes."
Only Roscoe Bartlett (6) voted "no," to protect you and your tax dollars from these greedy business executives. We can see a clear pattern developing, as the above Democrats ALL voted to hand over your money to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, Bear Stearns, and the rest.
Senators Mikulski and Cardin also voted "yes" on the auto bailouts, however even with these votes, the 60 votes needed for passage in the Senate was not reached. Much credit should be given to the handful of Senators (none from Maryland) who actually listened to the People and voted to protect OUR economic interests, not the interests of greedy businessmen who cannot run a company successfully and obstructive unions that will not compromise to allow these businesses to be profitable. The next Congress in 2009 will be filled with people who believe in more government control of all our lives, higher taxes for everyone, and a complete disregard for protecting your property and your money. They feel they have been given a mandate to "spread the wealth around," (which is just another term for taking more of your money to give it to their cronies in big business) and a more extensive, multi-trillion-dollar bailout will be one of their top priorities. Unfortunately, none of that wealth comes back to the middle class. All of it becomes the debt of the entire nation, which destroys our economy and our ability to pay our way out in the future. We must hold government accountable, curtail excessive spending, and let our Senators and Representatives know we oppose these bailouts. Let the President know as well, as he signs the laws that they pass. And if they do not listen--if they appropriate these favors to the monied special interests anyway, we should vote against them in every election until we have a body of elected officials who do their jobs, which is not to pass around favors among their friends, but instead to represent the PEOPLE of the United States of America.
December 4, 2008
A bailout for auto-makers is a very bad idea. These are failed businesses, and Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Harry Reid, and Nancy Pelosi are happy to steal the money of taxpaying citizens without our CONSENT and hand it over to their friends in big business. Has there ever been such a blatant example of corruption in government? Through the Federal Reserve, we have been devaluing the currency and driving ourselves further and further into debt for years, but all of these bailouts make the problem exponentially worse. An AP article asked if the bailouts benefitted only Wall Street, or if they also benefitted consumers. The answer provided follows:
"The government's infusion is designed to get more money to lenders. That's expected to spread benefits throughout the economy by putting it into the hands of consumers, in the form of more available credit and easier mortgage financing."
It is important to realize that all of this money goes to the bankers, and it comes back to the consumer, not in the form of real cash or savings, nor in the form of reduced taxes. It comes to the taxpayers in the form of credit, which is only useful in putting us FURTHER INTO DEBT.
The crooks in Congress have conspired with the banks, and their friends in big business to cripple the American Taxpayers with ever-increasing amounts of debt. A wise person understands that money only exists as debt. An even wiser person realizes that our debt keeps us enslaved. My goal is to free us from slavery, and fight against those at all levels who would put you back into slavery. Know who your enemies are.
November 5, 2008
GREAT NEWS! GREAT NEWS! GREAT NEWS! The citizens of California, Florida, and Arizona have voted to uphold traditional marriage in their states. In California, Proposition 8 passed by a vote of the People after an activist Supreme Court trumped democracy back in June and passed legislation from the bench. The People have spoken, and their will has been heard. Certainly, the battle is not over, but people of faith have stood up to the agents of Liberal Atheism today, and shown them they cannot destroy the American way of life. We will have to guard and see if President-elect Obama and the Reid-Pelosi-Hoyer Congress will uphold our Constitution and our rights, or if they will go against the will of the People and the States as well. We should always remember our 9th and 10th Amendment rights!
September 8, 2008
Despite two prior attempts to bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government has resorted to nationalizing these companies that hold almost half the mortages in the USA. For the taxpaying citizens, this means more debt and more risk. Our credit has been used to gamble on the future viability of the U.S. housing market, once again without our consent. This is not a rescue effort for needy homeowners, but a government handout to big businesses. Worse yet, this move was made exclusively by the Executive Branch, while the House and Senate were still out on recess. This further underscores how far our country has drifted away from a government by the people, for the people, of the people. Congress should return this week, now that the conventions are over. Although three of our Senators are busy running for President, will the rest of our representatives pass any meaningful legilslation to relieve our dependence on foreign oil, or will they continue to be a "Do-Nothing Congress?"
with Dick Heller in front of the Capitol
July 18, 2008
History was made today when Dick Heller, one of the Defendants in District of Columbia v. Heller, went to the Metropolitan Police Department to register his revolver. Of note, Mr. Heller won an unprecedented Constitutional victory when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the 2nd Amendment did indeed grant the Citizens of the United States an Individual Right to "keep and bear arms." While the Supreme Court provided for reasonable limitations on gun ownership, the D.C. City Council and other elected officials (including Mayor Adrian Fenty, Police Chief Cathy Lanier, and Delegate Eleanor Holmes-Norton) all criticized the Court's decision, and have been continuing to seek ways to restrict the Constitutional Rights of the People.
In the United States of America, the Constitution is the supreme law of the land. It is what protects the People from an oppressive and tryannical government. As stated in the Declaration of Independence, when a government becomes tyrannical, it is time for the People to alter or abolish it. Let me offer a more peaceful compromise: Those who will not uphold their oaths to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States" should be voted out and replaced with responsible individuals who will protect the rights of Free People. During and after the Civil War, Confederate sympathizers sought to oppress the rights of the People by denying blacks equal rights as afforded by the Constitutional Process. Now, the government of the District of Columbia seeks to do the same to its citizens. When we look at the alarming rate of crime and violence in the District, government officials as well as the media have consistently turned a blind eye to the fact that law-abiding citizens have been denied the legal right to defend themselves by carrying a firearm for over 30 years. This has left guns in the hands of criminals, and have left innocent victims, such as 13-year-old Alonzo Robinson exposed to this violence with no means of protection. The solution is NOT to impede on the rights of law-abiding citizens by denying the right of people to travel freely and enjoy the fruits of liberty. The DC Government thinks the best way to protect the people is to turn the city into a police state. Yet even with checkpoints in place in the Trinidad neighborhood, murders and violence continue to occur. The solution is to follow the Constitution, something the current D.C. City Government refuses to do.
2nd Amendment: Rght to Keep & Bear Arms
A Legal Gun Owner
Maryland 4th Congressional District, Broadus for Congress
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