November 4, 2009

• Democrats, incumbents get wake-up call 11-04-09
  I sincerely hope that everybody involved understands that this isn't really about Democrats (as much as the Republicans would like it to be) or Republicans, but rather about the status quo. A whole lot of people, me included, are sick to death and tired of big government and high taxes. Can you hear us now?
• Three Senators Join Forces to Rescue Climate Bill 11-04-09
  I certainly won't support any measure, however it's cobbled together, that results in significant increases in energy costs. But far more important than that, I will actively oppose any measure that abrogates in any way our national sovereignty. That, my friends, is non-negotiable.
• Part of Constitution That Tells Congress 'To Provide for the Health' of Country Justifies Requiring Americans to Buy Health Insurance, Says Sen. Burris 11-04-09
  Okay, new rule: Before you're allowed to run for office and swear an oath to the Constitution, you have to have actually, like, read it.
• White House Overstates Number of Stimulus Jobs Created, Reviews Find 11-04-09
  Gosh, imagine my surprise that the White House would actually lie about anything! <cough>
  
• Analysis: Anger, frustration fuel Election Day 2009 11-03-09
  Gee, do you think? I sure hope that House members are taking note. There are more than 400 of them who stand to lose their jobs in 2010, and more than 400 of them who frankly deserve to. Want to save your seat? Start representing the people instead of yourself or your party leadership!

November 3, 2009

• GOP Senators Talk of Boycotting Climate Bill 11-03-09
  I certainly sympathize with the GOP sentiment here, but would urge they fight rather than boycott. Some clearly already recognize the serious negative impact of such legislation, and the more loudly they fight the more the particulars will see the light of day. The Democrats must be stopped, and the best way to do that is to show the American public what the climate bill really does—and doesn't—mean.
• Capitol to be filled with livid Americans 11-02-09
  I don't believe that Representative Bachman is exaggerating. This may very well be our last, best hope to stop the steamroller to socialism coming out of the Obama administration and the über-liberal members of Congress. If you can get there, go; if you can't, please consider taking other actions (such as those proposed by Downsize DC).
• House Republicans Find 111 New 'Bureaucracies' in Health Care Bill 11-02-09
  Even if this number is "over exaggerated" as some Democrats claim, it's still far too much more of a government that's frankly already far too much!
• Health insurance mandate alarms some 11-01-09
  The only way they're making this constitutional is to twist and pervert the interstate commerce clause and other similar notions. The bottom line is that Congress has no business doing what it's doing, and even if they somehow manage to make it legal, it won't make it either right or reasonable.
• Valerie Jarrett: GOP 'more and more extreme' 11-01-09
  The fact that Ms. Jerrett considers those who support lower taxes and less government to be "extreme" is a pretty good indicator of just how extreme her party is!
• Winning Dede Scozzafava: How Democrats got her nod 11-01-09
  Ms. Scozzafava should never have pretended to be a Republican in the first place. But I hope Democrats are never-the-less watchful: Once someone betrays their character and their promises the way she has, chances are pretty good they'll do it again. Her loyalties apparently lie solely in the realm of expedience.

November 2, 2009

• Limbaugh: Obama Visit to Dover Base a 'Photo Op' 11-01-09
  Limbaugh accused Obama of using dead soldiers as a photo op for one reason and one reason only: Obama was using dead soldiers as a photo op. There's no reason whatsoever that he had to have his picture taken with his oh-so-serious pretend salute other than to have those pictures published to make it look as if he cares. Now I don't question whether or not he cares. He probably does. But George W. Bush cared enough to talk with families and console the bereaved without even mentioning it (we found out about it later) let alone taking pictures of it. Let's also not forget that a number of bodies were returned home that sad night, and that only one family consented to having photos taken. There's a reason most didn't participate, and it's the same reason Obama shouldn't have requested photos of anybody.
• GOP nominee endorses Democrat 11-01-09
  I couldn't come up with a better example of our lack of choice in this country if I tried. I've said for some time now that both parties are the problem, and that both parties are more alike than they are different. I rest my case. (NOTE: "Upstarts" like Doug Hoffman running under the Conservative Party banner are another story. )
• Republican Scozzafava Suspends New York Congressional Campaign 10-31-09
  No tricks here, just a real treat for those who favor smaller government, lower taxes, and free enterprise. I'm delighted to say that New York voters finally have a real choice, and that they won't be effectively limited to voting for a Democrat on one hand, and a Democrat who calls herself a Republican on the other.
• COMMENTARY Founding Fathers vs. Today's Progressives 10-30-09
  Glenn Beck isn't perfect. He isn't even always right. But I can't find fault with a thing he says here, and neither could anybody else who loves freedom.
• OPEN LETTER A Readers Questions 10-29-09
  Dr. Dillon, I have many of the same questions and none of the answers. Here's my own take on the issue: The people that do have the answers must provide them to us. If they don't, they can't be permitted to stay in the positions they currently occupy. Period.

October 30, 2009

• Judge dismisses suit about Obama's eligibility to be president 10-30-09
  I agree that the process for the removal of a sitting president is provided via Congress and the Constitution, and not a court of law. But if a president is ineligible to have been seated in the first place, doesn't that change things? I don't know about the merits of the case, but I confess to having my suspicions that we're not finding out about the merits in open court due to extreme pressure (and a whole lot of money spent on lawyers) by Obama himself.
• Homeland Security Department Gags Local Law Enforcement to Protect 'Privacy' of Illegal Aliens
  10-30-09
  How exactly is this kind of thing securing our homeland? Please describe your position in detail, and offer real world examples to bolster your position. (Yeah, I know, DHS still won't do anything, but the least I can do is let them know I know what they're up to!)
• Republicans Say Obama Administration Is Limiting Arrests of Illegal Aliens 10-30-09
  Don't tell me the Obama administration cares anything for the Constitution or for national security. It's demonstrated conclusively otherwise. This is just one more example.
• New Study Reveals Connection Between Enforcing Immigration Laws and National Security 10-30-09
  This must have been studied by the Department of Duh! All sarcasm aside, let's see the denials continue in the face of solid evidence.
• Report: Dozens in Congress Under Ethics Scrutiny 10-30-09
  If ever there was a signal that it's well past time to clean house in the House, this is it.
• In shift, GOP leaders embrace Hoffman 10-29-09
  Don't tell me that third parties don't matter—or that they aren't sorely needed!
• Same-day voter registration would go national under Ellison bill 10-29-09
  Here's a another good example of something that's not needed but that government intends to legislate anyway. I frankly believe that those who bother to register in advance are more inclined to have a clue what they're voting for or against as well. I also have to wonder if it won't be a whole lot more difficult to ensure a voter is eligible when they're lined up to actually cast a ballot immediately thereafter.
• COMMENTARY The Pay Czar Is Unconstitutional 10-29-09
  Well, yes. But let's see a cowed (or sycophantic) Congress convince Barack Obama he needs to step back from this kind of thing! It's not going to happen. On the other hand, the more trouble that arises and the angrier everybody gets over the trouble, the higher the hopes for an extreme course reversal.
• COMMENTARY Spending limits unconstitutional 10-29-09
  I agree. The only way I'd consider any limitations is if all campaigns are funded from a gigantic slush fund. Each candidate is given however many dollars is his or her share to spend as s/he likes, and when it's gone, it's gone. That would even the playing field! Of course, those who don't want an even playing field will fight the very notion...

October 29, 2009

• White House Says No ‘Veracity’ to Argument That Forcing Individuals to Buy Health Insurance Is Unconstitutional 10-29-09
  Of course that's what it says. But if we buy that argument where health insurance is concerned, we buy it pretty much anywhere and everywhere else the administration wants to apply it. And this administration (at least) will apply it everywhere.
• Obama Honors Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan 10-29-09
  I saw film of this on television this morning, and was truly sickened by it. Even if I gave the president the benefit of the doubt and pretended he actually went to Dover out of respect as opposed to the inappropriate photo op that it was, he hasn't earned the right to stand there and salute the soldiers. In fact, given his abysmal foreign policy in Afghanistan (and elsewhere), I frankly think he's forfeited that right all together.
• Islamic states pushing for 'global blasphemy law' 10-29-09
  This measure (as well as the competing measure being pushed by the US and Egypt) are contrary to the US Constitution. For Obama to back a global measure that supercedes the Constitution is outright treasonous, no gray areas involved.
• Census Amendment Stalls Appropriations Bill, LSC Funding 10-28-09
  You may find it interesting to know that I support the Census asking whether or not a person is a citizen. Illegals shouldn't be counted. Period. They're not entitled to benefits, and they're sure as hell not entitled to representation. In fact, they're not entitled to be here at all. Sheeh! (NOTE: The fact that counting illegals would result in changes in Congressional districts and the like simply makes it even worse that anyone would suggest they be counted. That goes beyond illegality and into the realm of treason...)

October 27, 2009

• DC Voting Rights unlikely to move with defense bill 10-28-09
  There's just one small problem with this whole scenario (other than the fact, of course, that some politicians are virtually turning themselves inside out to avoid "permitting" people to exercise an unalienable right): the District of Columbia isn't supposed to have voting rights. Of course, it's not supposed to have a permanent population, either, I don't think...
• Rush Limbaugh livid: GOP has death wish 10-27-09
  I can't pretend I'm either a Democrat or a Republican, but I will say what I've been saying for quite some time now: Both parties are a problem. Both parties oppose freedom. Both parties are bad for the country. There used to be a real choice when we went to the polling place, but New York illustrates why that's less true than ever these days. Rush isn't right quite as often as he thinks he is, but he sure nailed this one on the head!

October 27, 2009

• Tim Pawlenty: Barack Obama projecting 'weakness' 10-27-09
  Governor Pawlenty is right, but I sure wish he'd just come out and say it: Barack Obama is a clear and present danger to the United States of American.
• Immigration Study Finds Enforcement Has Undermined Workers' Rights 10-27-09
  Uh, I hate to break it to you, but since they're working illegally, they don't have the right to work at all let alone have any workers' rights! As for those who are here legally or are native born, I suspect their rights would be in much better shape if a bunch of criminals weren't competing with them for jobs!
• Strength in Numbers 10-27-09
  I don't support the Census collecting any information other than an actual population count. All of this other information will, I assure, come back to bite somebody in the ass, and I'm betting it's whoever happens to be unpopular a the moment. Fair warning to the LGBT group which has already endured far more than its share of discrimination! (Don't get me started. The 14th Amendment provides for equal treatment under the law, and it's way past time it was applied on an equivalent basis to those who happen to be sexually oriented toward the same sex.)
• S.F. to ease up on unlicensed drivers 10-26-09
  I agree that impounding a car is a little much for a first-time adminstrative offense. So how about we impound the car while we deport the drive instead? Winking at illegal immigration like this is effectively suggesting there's nothing wrong
• GOP officials: We won't abandon Dede 10-25-09
  And this, in a nutshell, is why conservatives are in trouble. Some people are apparently convinced that the only way to beat the Democrats is to become a Democrat. I couldn't disagree more. If it matters, I'm endorsing Doug Hoffman, too. I don't back him because he's not calling himself a Democrat or because he is calling himself a conservative. I support his campaign because he actually is a conservative who actually does believe in smaller government.

October 26, 2009

• Fear, recession may cloud 2010 census count 10-26-09
  Want to know what else might "cloud" the count? The fact that the authorities want to get far more information than the Constitution mandates, and that they want to count illegals so as to bolster Democrat districts. An honest census would likely garner a more honest response. Just a helpful hint, guys.
• LETTER TO THE EDITOR A federal health care program would be unconstitutional 10-26-09
  Whether states could do it or not doesn't excuse the fact that the federal government definitely shouldn't! And frankly, constitutionality is the least of the arguments against any such thing.
• Dallas Police Improperly Cite Drivers for Not Speaking English 10-24-09
  While the police may very well have misapplied a law intended for drivers of commercial vehicles, I am of the firm opinion that anybody who drivers in the United States needs to be able to speak English. Some facility with the language is necessary to follow road signs, read many maps, and to comply with emergency instructions whether delivered via signage or direct speech. As far as I'm concerned, the tickets already issued must be dismissed, but the existing law ought to be expanded so that future tickets can (and should!) be issued across the board. Want to live here? Fine. The steps are simple: 1. Enter legally. 2. Assimilate. The end.
• Heavily armed law enforcement teams will scatter across the Bay Area this weekend 10-23-09
  I don't know that this is as ominous as it sounds because such teams do need to train and rehearse. Still, I also think this bears further scrutiny and I hope somebody continues to do the scrutinizing. (Do I sound like I don't trust the government? Huh, imagine that...)

October 23, 2009

• Insider reveals secrets of North America plot 10-23-09
  The truth is that I never considered this to be a conspiracy theory to begin with. Too many of the steps in that direction and the announcements made that pointed in the same way were considerably less than subtle. I'm more surprised that some people didn't believe it was happening than that so many people did.
• When Asked Where the Constitution Authorizes Congress to Order Americans To Buy Health Insurance, Pelosi Says: 'Are You Serious?' 10-23-09
  This is appalling on so many levels I'm not sure where to start or, if I do, where I can find words that adequately describe just how appalling it is. Perhaps you should just read it for yourself and see if you don't agree...
• Boehner: ‘I’m Not a Constitutional Lawyer, But I Think It's Wrong to Mandate the American People to Have to Do Anything' 10-23-09
  You don't need to be a Constitutional lawyer to understand plain English. In fact, given that we've a supposed Constitutional lawyer in the White House, it might help if you're not a Constitutional lawyer. Certainly, Boehner's got it right here, and the Constitutional lawyer couldn't be more wrong...
• Sheriff Arpaio's Office Is Only Law Enforcement Agency in U.S. Denied Authority to Enforce Immigration Laws, Says DHS 10-23-09
  Now how exactly is that not punitive? Shame on DHS, and Sheriff Arpaio, my hat's off to you for holding the Constitution and your constituents in higher regard than you do either the lawbreakers on your turf or the oathbreakers in Washington.
• Democrat blasts White House for anonymous sniping 10-23-09
  I think this proves that Obama will throw anybody under the bus if it suits his own personal agenda. Whether that agenda is to continue risking the sovereignty of our country or is something as small (not to him, of course) as a stain on his own personal ego, he'll happily sacrifice whatever it takes to make it appear that he's both unsullied and held well above the fray. With friends like that...
• White House: Policy 'czars' won't testify 10-23-09
  The White House is going well above and beyond its constitutional authority with these czars, and refusing to let them answer questions (let alone accept any oversight) from Congress is a big, red flag that that authority is being, and will be further, abused. I'm hoping Congress actually gets miffed at this flagrant dismissal of its authority and puts its collective foot down. Better late than never, eh?
• COMMENTARY The Chicago Way 10-22-09
  And to think these are just the ham-handed threats that we know about! Our Commander-in-Chief (it's okay, Mr. Cheney, I use that term very loosely) might be more aptly called Consigliere!
• COMMENTARY Constitution Day is unconstitutional 10-22-09
  I'm supportive of Constitution Day myself. I'm even more supportive of the idea that students ought to be taught about our heritage of liberty, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. That being said, the writer of this column has a very valid point.
• POLL Half the country disagrees with Obama on issues 10-20-09
  Although the actual numbers are mixed—including a couple that defy common sense—the overall statistics mean a glimmer of light for those of us who actually still value freedom. I'm also seeing more and more stories concerning the unconstitutionality of much of what Obama is trying to do, and that means the numbers of those disagreeing with the president should continue to rise which will be more good news if it happens.

October 22, 2009

• Senate Judiciary Chairman Unable to Say Where Constitution Authorizes Congress to Order Americans to Buy Health Insurance 10-22-09
  That's okay, Senator. You can't find it because it doesn't exist. Feel better now?
• Hoyer Says Constitution’s ‘General Welfare’ Clause Empowers Congress to Order Americans to Buy Health Insurance 10-21-09
  Senator Leahy couldn't find it, but Representative Hoyer apparently has. Too bad he's misinterpreting both the meaning and and the scope of the clause! (In fairness to Rep. Hoyer, he's not the first. In fact, the Founding Fathers were concerned virtually from the beginning that politicians might someday use the clause to do pretty much as they pleased. Too bad their prescience didn't extend to rewording the section...)
• POLL CNN Poll: 3 out of 4 want illegal immigration decreased 10-22-09
  Gosh, do you think maybe most Americans would like to honor the Constitution at the same time they decrease unemployment, decrease public health care and welfare costs, decrease public education costs, prevent crime, and encourage legal immigration? Imagine that!
• POLL Daily Presidential Tracking Poll 10-22-09
  Okay, Obama's numbers may be as low as they've ever been. But I'm honestly surprised that 26% of Americans still actually "strongly approve" of what he's doing!
• Pay Czar Feinberg, Not Obama, Behind Decision to Slash Executive Pay 10-22-09
  I didn't think the bail-outs, generally speaking, were a good idea. This is one of the reasons. The bail-out was, in effect, a loan (or at least that's how it was sold to those of us who still pay taxes). As long as the debtor makes his payments, what business of ours is it how he spends the rest of the money? As far as I can see, this is just one more excuse to get the federal government involved in what can no longer be called "free" enterprise.
• Filmmakers Show Video of ACORN 'Sting' in Philadelphia 10-21-09
  I don't know about you, but it appears to me as if the corruption in ACORN is systemic from top to bottom, and from east to west. And yet some would suggest that voter registrations (including dead people in some locales) done by ACORN are legitimate despite all of the evidence to the contrary! By all appearances, this group is frankly a threat to democracy and deserves to be treated as such.
• Secret Service strained as leaders face more threats 10-18-09
  I do not, and will not, support those who threaten either the president or other government officials with bodily harm. And I frankly think that those who do are undermining and distracting from the very real issues at hand. Should many of these people be removed from office? Yes. Impeached, tried for treason, charged with criminal or civil offenses? Sure. But taking the law into your own hands, and imposing force, puts you on their level. It's almost not worth mentioning that it will also almost certainly result in the loss of all freedom for you, and some losses for the rest of us.

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