UPDATED: Sarah, Leave the Light On

(On a side note: I will be a guest TODAY, Saturday, on Orlando's a.m. 660 WORL on the weekly Tea Party Radio Show @teapartyradio at 1:30 PST, 4:30 EST. I will be discussing Sarah's endorsement of Conservative Party Candidate Doug Hoffman in the NY District 23 Race. Listen online http://www.660worl.townhall.com. Thanks!!!)



Was I in outer space when Katie Couric became an expert on the Republican Party? Uh, I don't think so. After basically setting out to destroy Sarah Palin and using her news time to criticize the GOP, Katie Couric seems to think she suddenly is a know-it-all when it comes to the Grand Old Party. Huh? Although Katie thinks she knows best, it is clear she has a set agenda of wanting to take down the Republican Party, not help it. A couple days ago on her newscast, little Miss Couric said the following about the Republican Party (courtesy of Mark Finkelstein of NewsBusters.org):


"As Politico reported, there's growing concern among some GOP leaders that controversial commentators and far-right conservatives have hijacked the message. People like Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin appeal to the base - and you certainly need that base to win elections. But in an age when 42 percent of Americans call themselves Independents - you can't win with just the base, either.. . . Before the 2010 midterm elections roll around, Republicans need to get the focus back onto the Big Tent where all are welcome and off the sideshows that are popping up along the party's fringe."


During the campaign, did Katie focus too much on ripping Sarah to shreds that she forgot the Republican Party had its most liberal presidential candidate of all time? While it is important that individuals have the freedom to join the party of their choice, the party NEED NOT change its values and core principles. Would you change parking spaces after parking just because someone asks you too so they can take your space? Of course not, but it seems as if many in the Republican Party agree with Couric on this whole "Big Tent" theory.




What's so wrong with holding strong to your values? As I noted the other day, the Republican Party finds itself out in the wilderness as it searches for its identity. Why are they searching when the Republican Party just needs to find its way back home? The Republican Party needs to be restored and become the party it once was under Ronald Reagan. The party of fiscal conservatism, personal responsibility, strong national defense and tax cuts. Although you and I see this "coming home" analogy as a practical one, there are many looking to the media thinking they know what's best. It is no secret that the liberal msm are out to destroy the GOP. Couric is doing what her colleagues do on a daily basis. She is using the idea that the Republican Party needs to expand as a way to split the party.




Isn't it funny that the liberal msm always talks about the Republican Party's need to become more tolerant and accepting, yet they never do the same with the Democratic Party? Where are the journalists to call the donkeys out- asking questions like: "Doesn't the Democratic Party need to tighten the belt and become a little more moderate?" Nope, don't hear questions like that now do you.... Instead, you hear the msm target the Blue Dogs for daring to speak out against the proposed Health Care Plan. You hear people like Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann chastising the Blue Dogs for daring to question the liberal Democrats proposed agenda. You hear these same journalists call Sarah and Rush dangerous because they are conservative. Yeah, so much for the First Amendment, acceptance and tolerance.




In order for the Republican Party to have any success in the future, it needs to do the exact opposite of what the Katie Courics are saying. The Republican Party needs more candidates like Sarah and Jim DeMint, and less candidates like Olympia Snowe. While I greatly admire John McCain and his great service to our country, he was a weak candidate, plain and simple. The media pushed for his candidacy because they knew this. Journalists and liberals are scared of the Sarah and Rush's of the GOP. They are scared because they know a conservative movement is brewing. Glenn Beck made an excellent point last night on the O'Reilly Factor. Glenn believes Sarah may form a new third party based upon conservatism. While many are skeptical about the success a third party may have, Beck believes there are many individuals out there who are sick and tired of the politics as usual and the blame game that is currently going on in Washington D.C. A year ago, I probably would have agreed with the skeptics, but not anymore. Look at how rapidly the tea party movement has grown. This grassroots movement has taken the country by storm, and this movement isn't going anywhere. The New York District 23 race is proof of this.




"Mainstreet U.S.A." folks from all walks of life gather at tea parties to vent and voice their outrage because they feel their politicians don't listen to them anymore. The conservative movement is of this same breed. Like the tea party wildfire that is spreading rapidly, so is the conservative movement. I believe the 2010 elections are crucial to the conservative movement as a whole. Is the Republican Party going to wake up and return home to the values that made it great, or is this party going to remain out in the wilderness forcing its conservative and independent members to look for homes elsewhere? While this is yet to be seen, one thing remains true: It is important now more than ever to stand up and speak out in favor of the conservative values we hold most dear.




Sarah is the future of the Republican Party whether she chooses to run for president or not. I sincerely hope she chooses the first option because she is a conservative candidate who sticks to her values no matter where the tide carries her. She is living proof of what a true conservative candidate looks like! Like Ronald Reagan before her, Sarah remains vigilant to the conservative cause proving that, unlike so many other Republicans, she IS not out in the wilderness, but already home. Until the others find their way, she will continue to leave the porch light on, hoping they realize what she already knows: The conservative cause is worth fighting for.


BREAKING NEWS UPDATE IN NY 23 RACE: As on this morning, Rino Republican candidate, Dede Scozzafava has, in fact, dropped out of the race. Here is her statement, which was published in the Watertown Daily Times:


"In recent days, polls have indicated that my chances of winning this election are not as strong as we would like them to be.... The reality that I've come to accept is that in today's political arena, you must be able to back up your message with money -- and as I've been outspent on both sides, I've been unable to effectively address many of the charges that have been made about my record...."


This is a HUGE win for both the conservative and tea party movements. This also illustrates the power of the barracuda herself, Sarah Palin. In endorsing Doug Hoffman, Sarah chose values over party. Whereas the likes of Newt Gingrich chose party, leaving him on the losing end of the stick. In sticking with values over party, Sarah further illustrates that she's more of a man than the Newts, Mitts and Mikes will ever be. AMEN TO THAT!!! For more of this breaking news story, visit www.foxnews.com or my conservative friend, Robert Stacy McCain's excellent blog: The Other McCain: http://rsmccain.blogspot.com.


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PC My A**

Peter Gadiel's son, James, was killed in the worst attack ever to hit American soil. 9/11 will forever be ingrained in my mind. I will never forget the lives lost that day and the countless sacrifices so many brave men and women made that day. Perhaps the best way to remember those who lost their lives would to be to rebuild the towers. While this is my personal opinion, I wanted to write this random thought to express my anger in the way Kent, Connecticut, is treating Mr. Gadiel. Why wouldn't we want to honor James who was only 23 when he died? This is a young man who had a full life in front of him. He had a successful career working on the 103rd floor of the North Tower of the Trade Center for Cantor Fitzgerald. Not only is it important to honor him and the other victims, but it also important that we do so to remind people that they must never forget.


While the city is all for a memorial for James, the city is against the following wording that Peter Gadiel wants placed on the plaque: "Murdered by Muslim terrorists." The city doesn't want to offend Muslim families thus its reason for not wanting the above wording. I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with the city. Mr. Gadiel is in no way implying that all Muslims are bad people. On the contrary, he is saying Muslim terrorists are. We saw what they did to our country on 9/11; why can't the city allow this man to honor his son? Mr. Gadiel is so right in his assessment on this situation courtesy of Fox News.com:

"I think it's important, because I think there's a nationwide effort to suppress the identity of the people who were involved in the attacks."


It is clear that there is a huge double standard developing here. Just recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had no problem putting what they described as "right-wing extremists" on a watch list. In doing so, they unfairly targeted individuals whom they felt would harm the president, such as those who oppose abortion and practice their Second-Amendment right. What the DHS did is basically target a specific group of people without any just cause. The administration and DHS essentially were targeting white males. I'm not afraid to imply this because we all heard it discussed on the news. They wanted to compare people who serve in our military and practice their Second Amendment right to Timothy McVeigh. How dare they? While the liberal left saw nothing wrong with this, now they are just sitting back and ignoring or disagreeing with a father for the wording he wants placed on his son's memorial plaque? These individuals were not worried about being politically correct when speaking of so-called "right-wing extremists," but now, all of a sudden, they want to be politically correct? This is not only insane, but downright hypocritical.



Mr. Gadiel made it clear that it was "Muslim terrorists" whom he was speaking of. He did not say Muslims in general. There is a huge difference there. A terrorist is a terrorist. In giving the specific group, Mr. Gadiel hopes people never forget who committed this act against America. America has gone soft. It is important that we remember it was Muslim extremists who attacked us on that Fall day back in 2001. Why are we suddenly treating terrorists with kid gloves?


I have friends of all races and of all religious backgrounds. I have a few friends who are Muslim, and they are kindest, most warm individuals. Mr. Gadiel is not speaking of all Muslims, and the city's reasoning for why is does not want this specific wording is because the city says the phrase is too controversial. Huh? Since when did it become wrong to speak out against a specific terrorist group? This group killed thousands, and I guarantee this wording would have been approved just after 9/11. This just illustrates the fact that many people have forgotten about those who killed so many of our own on 9/11. Why should we appease this group? These extremists hate America and everything she stands for. Why do we feel like we have to be so politically correct all of a sudden? Call it like you see it. While Sarah has not spoken out on this particular issue, she seems to be the only prominent individual who is not afraid to speak out anymore. People need to wake up and realize that Muslim terrorists- those who targeted us on 9/11- will NEVER be our friends. There is NEVER going to be any making up because they hate us. Yet, according to people like Ruth Epstein, a Kent selectman and one of the two individuals who voted against the proposed wording on the plaque, she believes the wording goes against everything the city of Kent represents:


"We perceive ourselves as a very warm, loving town.... To disparage any one ethnic group is just against everything that we stand for here."


Well, Ms. Epstein, did you forget who targeted us on 9/11? Once again, this proves how right Glenn Beck is when he said, just the other day, how many Americans think they live in a land of gumdrops and rainbows. Wake up, Ms. Epstein. This man is only stating the facts. His son was viciously murdered, and this is how you honor his son- by wanting to forget? What has America come to when we have to fear getting chastised for speaking the truth? This is absolutely ridiculous and goes against EVERYTHING America stands for!!! America is about freedom and liberty, not tight lips and forgetting or covering up the truth of the matter. The city of Kent is basically silencing this man and the legacy of his son. Not only should the city allow this plaque, but they should thank Mr. Gadiel for reminding the city who attacked us on 9/11.



Our country is traveling down a dangerous path when people start to get targeted for simply owning a gun or being pro-life, but we allow the Muslim terrorists who killed us on 9/11 to remain faceless and nameless. While you and I will "always remember and never forget," there are many out there who are going to try to do the opposite. Many in America have lost focus as to what is right and what is wrong. I fear to think what students will learn 15 or 20 years from now about 9/11, but then again, maybe some are already learning to forget 9/11 in their classes; after all, on the recent anniversary of 9/11, they were basically taught 9/11 was all about a day of service. Peter Gadiel is right to fear that people are starting to forget who attacked us on that cool, crisp, beautiful September morning. What is it going to take for America to wake up and see that not everyone loves this country as much as we do? There is evil in this world, and the Muslim Extremists, as well as other terrorist groups, are out to target America. While the city of Kent does not get it, and the extreme liberal left does not get it, and the White House does not get it, one thing does ring true: Like Mr. Gadiel, you and I get it.

Heels on, Gloves Off

As many of you already know, Sarah Palin is the main reason I started blogging. She is the reason why I have fallen in love with politics. If you would have asked me a year and a half ago where I saw myself in October 2009, I can tell you right now that my answer wouldn't come close to the life I find myself living now, and honestly, I couldn't be more thrilled and excited about how God has used me; furthermore, I cannot wait to see what he has in store for me next. With God, I know that anything is possible. He has opened so many doors for me, and I am having a great time on this journey called life. Having studied English and journalism in college, this blog has given me the opportunity to expand on what I learned, and I feel myself growing as a writer everyday. Writing, public speaking and politics are three of my passions, something I'd love to make a career out of. I thank each and every one of you for taking the time to read my blog each day; you will never know how grateful I am for the the support and kind words I receive from many of you each day.




I am not ashamed to say I am a proud conservative. Contrary to popular belief, it can be hip and cool to be a young conservative. While those in Hollywood will try to preach that liberal is the only way to be, don't falter and don't fall- stick to your conservative values. I know I don't have to tell many of you this twice because you don't and never have listened to those liberal freaks in Hollywood. Do they know what it's like to earn a hard-earned living? Do they know what it's a like to live on Mainstreet U.S.A? Do they know what it is to have to sacrifice on the battlefield like our soldiers do day in and day out? Do they know what it's like to have to say goodbye to a family member who's in the military knowing that it will be months before they are reunited? No, the majority do not.




As a young conservative, I want to spread the message of what conservatism REALLY represents. It's not about spending liberally, it's not about growing government, and it's not about voting with the democrats to grow government while calling yourself a Republican. Unfortunately, the previous items are what the Republican party has become. Although the Republican Party has strayed away from its core values of fiscal conservatism, small government and strong national defense, we are starting to see the conservative movement spread like wildfire, and I believe there is one individual who is responsible for this: Sarah Palin. Sarah re-energized America, and America continues to be re-energized because of her presence in it. She is unafraid to stand up and speak out. In endorsing Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman, she chose values over party. Hoffman represents the type of candidate who is needed in the Republican Party. Although he is a third party candidate, he is a conservative like Republicans Michele Bachmann, Jim DeMint and Mike Pence. He is a conservative like Sarah Palin. The NY 23 race has captivated a country that is sick and tired of what is happening. Candidates with conservative values ARE the future of America. Doug Hoffman is proving this, and Bob McDonnell (running for governor of Virginia) is proving this too.




I am a tough cookie, and I am not afraid to fight the good fight. I am not going to sit back like a good girl while my country and conservative values are coming under attack. It was Sarah who taught me this. It was Sarah who stood, and continues to stand, tall and strong when she was attacked with the most vile of attacks. It IS Sarah who stands up for the conservative values so many of us share. Sarah IS our future!!! If you need an illustration of someone with sheer grit and intense determination, Sarah is that individual. Just as Ronald Reagan before her, she is going to lead us out of the wilderness and onto that shining city on a hill. While I have so many favorite "Sarah" quotes, it was something she said just up the freeway from me when she spoke at a rally in California during the campaign. I will never forget a fun one-liner of hers that I enjoy using from time to time. At this rally, Sarah said, "The heels are on, the gloves are off." Well said, Sarah. I know I'm ready, fellow readers, are you? While I know many of you are just not that into heels, go ahead and put on a happening pair of shoes, and let's take back the Republican Party, and make it a party we can once again can be proud to call ourselves members of.

Forget Grandma: It's ALL About ME!

I started a new job yesterday working with high school students. I found it particularly humorous that some of the students asked me if I was in high school myself, which by the way I took as a huge compliment because it illustrates that like my mom, I am aging well. What amazes me is how much high school has changed since I attended in the late 90's. While the majority of the textbooks have not changed, except for maybe becoming more liberal, which I started to see near the end of my high school career, the key difference if the new presence of what Glenn Beck referred to on his television show yesterday as the "Me" Generation. Here is how Glenn defined it one his show yesterday:

"A generation that only cares about 'me, me, me, mine.' A generation we never taught the meaning of merit. A generation that doesn't understand what it means to actually learn something because we've handed everything to them because our love and our compassion. It's what parents do. They've been brought up by parents who would not spank them because it was too barbaric. They weren't graded in red pens because it's too frightening, and we had to use a purple pen. A generation who got trophies no matter what place they finished in- it could be last place; they were told 'good job; here's a trophy.' A generation too busy trying to get noticed on You Tube or Facebook or Twitter to actually accomplish anything of real lasting value or make lasting value relationships. We never expected it of them. We promised them a life of sunshine, lollipops and rainbows."


As a youngster, I was taught by my parents to be self-sufficient and work hard to reach my goals, or as my parents put it: "reach for the stars," which I know is a very common current phrase, but very true. Not only did I try to do my best in school, but I worked hard in other areas of my life like sports and various extracurricular activities. Now, I may not have received an "A" in every class, but I worked as hard as I could; my parents were great because even if I received a "C," they knew that I had tried my hardest. Kids need to be encouraged and commended when they do well, commending is one thing; giving handouts are an entirely different matter. Handouts and prizes seem to be the norm now. The "Me" Generation expects more. The simple pat on the back and the "well done" have been replaced with trips, money and cars. I'm not the government, so I'm not going to look down upon or chastise a parent who may do this sort of thing. The point I am trying to make is that this generation expects such things; anything less would be unacceptable.



Parents are not solely to blame, for we see pop culture and the entertainment industry influencing kids. Not only are kids seeing and craving the latest in fashion and electronics, but more importantly, they are spending less and less time with family and more time playing video games, and on the computer. In spending less and less time with family, children are not hearing the stories of old- the stories that I remember hearing all the time as kids. I'm not talking about the stories you heard as a kid about a family member's daily trek through the snow to school. I'm talking about war stories, stories about the Great Depression, and stories about heritage. These stories shape a kid. I have to admit that as a kid, I sometimes grew tired of hearing stories like the ones mentioned above. Now as I look back, I'm glad I heard about the good and the bad times because it makes me thankful to be living in the world I live in today. While we have many hardships, and we are scared about the direction our country is heading, we have so much now that our parents and grandparents did not have. Things such as advances in medical care, more economic advantages and more educational opportunities just to name a few.




Our forefathers, and the members of past generations, risked so much, sometimes giving their lives just so we can be free. While many kids still hear the important stories, those apart of the "Me" Generation don't care enough to want to know. They don't seem to care about the struggles and hardships their grandparents went through; instead, they think the world centers around them. People like Robert Reich doesn't help the situation. The following is what he told a group of college students, only to be applauded and cheered:


"We are going to have to, if you're very old, we're not going to give you all that technology and all of those drugs for the last couple years of your life just to keep you maybe going for another couple of months. It's too expensive. So, we're going to let you die."


And the extreme liberal left called Sarah Palin a liar and fear monger for speaking out about death panels? Sarah was right in her assessment. You only have to look to the quote above for proof of this.



This notion of the whole world centering around the "Me" Generation leads to their developing a "me mentality." Glenn Beck did such a great job describing this mentality. The following is a letter written by Agnieszka Marczak of Lincoln, R.I. to the editor of "TIME" Magazine; Glenn read it on his show yesterday:


"I had to way through eight years of an administration that brought this country to the brink. Frankowsky should sit down quietly while the rest get to the task of cleaning up Bush's mess; besides, this health care debate isn't about those over 30. It is about the millions of uninsured recently graduated young people saddled with loans we cannot imagine paying off who are sick and tired of living in an abyss created by our elders' stupidity. Obama would be smart to focus on college towns: 'Step aside, grandma. We want health care, and we want it now.'"


This letter is not only disturbing, but is a clear indication of how far off course the "Me" Generation has veered. I was raised to respect my elders. Yes, I did get into trouble and was a very ornery child, but at the end of the day, I came back to reality and realized that I wouldn't be where I was or have the things I had without my elders; We owe them so much!!! Why would we want to punish them? This, essentially, is what that young individual and the rest of the "Me Generation want to do.



Our president is basically rearing this generation in the way he is leading our nation. The handouts have greatly increased. College kids are set to get tuition credits for performing community service. In walking lock step with the president, organizations and corporations, such as Disney are following Obama's lead, giving out free theme park admission to anyone who performs community service. I'm sorry, but this goes against the whole idea of community service and everything community service stands for. Yet, the "Me" Generation doesn't know any better. They see community service as a golden ticket to that prize behind door "number one," which is very unfortunate. For more on this, see "A Handout for Service." The members of "Me" Generation are going to continue to think solely about themselves until the time comes in which they are forced to learn that there are others who breath the same air as they do. Let's just hope they will realize how big a mistake it was to belong to such a dysfunctional generation.

What Does Rachel Maddow Know?

So, according to Rachel Maddow, Fox News does not report the news. This is what she said on her show the other night, and her saying this is not only disturbing, but hypocritical. Maddow reported that since Fox News covers the various tea parties around the country, it is not a reputable news organization. Maddow also incorrectly reported that Fox has sponsored tea parties. Where did she get that from? It looks to me like Maddow is a little teed off because Fox reported that she and her colleague, Keith Olbermann, were among those in attendance at a meeting held at the White House by President Obama.



It seems that Maddow is mixing up the fact that covering a story is much different than sponsoring an event. Perhaps Maddow and her fellow MSNBC co-workers need to look at themselves if they want to see a prime example of what sponsoring an event really looks like. Remember the inauguration? How could we forget it, right? The entire NBC News organization, especially MSNBC, built President Obama up to the point of ridiculousness. I will never forget Chris Matthews' daily tingles, and "oohs" and "ahhs" over Obama, even to the point of saying, on air I might add, that he was going to do everything in his power to help his new president succeed and look good. When he said this, his co-anchor questioned his comment essentially wondering if it REALLY was the job of the press to help their president succeed and look good when it could come at the expense of covering the news and asking the tough questions; now, I know and you know that a journalist's job should NOT be to do everything in his/her power to help the president look good; moreover, it is the job of the press to be objective. If Matthews' wants to make his president look great in the eyes of the world, then, I suggest he talk to Rahmbo "dead fish" Emanuel about seeing if he could take Robert "loose lips" Gibbs' job as communications secretary, but something tells me that Mr. Gibbs wouldn't be too happy about that. Wait- I have an idea. Since our president seems to travel a lot, we can put Gibbs on the plane with him, and when he isn't traveling, Matthews can do the pressers at the White House. But, then again, maybe that isn't such a good idea. Robert Gibbs is more than enough for anyone to handle on a single day. How dare Maddow imply that Fox is sponsoring what she calls "anti-government Tea Parties" when she herself works at a station that basically sugar coats everything Obama says? There is HUGE difference between reporting an event and say, selling a DVD of NBC's broadcast of the inauguration, which is exactly what NBC and MSNBC did. These networks even had commercial after commercial trying to get viewers to purchase the DVD. I'm sorry, but I don't think Ms. "Miss Information" Maddow is informed. Maybe we need to remind her of this, and while we're at it, we can remind her that Fox has never tried to sell a tape of its covering of the tea parties. As a Fox viewer, Fox covered the events when networks like MSNBC ignored them, which illustrates Matthews' point of wanting to help the president to look as good as possible. Maybe if MSNBC actually covered actual news, they would gain just a tad of the credibility back. I guarantee that Maddow is not only jealous of Fox news for its successful, rapidly growing ratings, but she knows that she is losing viewers faster than a guy loses pounds on a low-carb diet. It is easy to see why that is. She and her liberal co-workers can do everything in their power to simply sugar coat their reports, but viewers want to see ALL news whether it is good or bad. This way, they stay well informed as to what is going on. As a viewer, I can tell you that when I sit down to watch the news after a long day working, I just want straight-forward reporting. I don't want a station selling me a gimmick that I can find on an entertainment show. If I wanted to see entertainment, I'd watch "The Bachelor" or "American Idol." Yet, entertainment is what MSNBC does best, which is sad to have to state about a news organization.



I have to admit that I watch the FNC (Fox News Channel) the majority of the time, but this does not mean that I do not keep updated on what the other major networks are reporting. While CNN does report both sides of some stories, it is hard for me to give an example of MSNBC doing the same. As a member of the public, it is my job to keep the media honest, which is why I am not afraid to call MSNBC out in this post. When you basically lie, which is what Maddow did the other night, it is not only morally wrong, but ethically wrong as well. As someone who attends and knows a variety of people, from other states, who attend tea parties frequently, I can tell you that Fox is in no shape or form sponsoring these events. Contrary to what Nancy Pelosi tells you, you and I both know that these are not AstroTurf events, but grassroots events. Readers, AstroTurf does not grow, and this movement IS growing rapidly and at a fast rate too.



Just yesterday, San Diego had a Tea Party Express Rally in which 1000's attended. The people who attend these rallies come from all walks of life. They are people from every race and religion. They come from all economical backgrounds. They come from every party; in fact, these events are non-partisan. I have met conservatives, like myself, and I have gotten to know independents and also those who are liberal and voted for Barack Obama only to speak of the disappointment they now have in him. We gather at tea parties because we are sick and tired of the spending, growing government and lack of support we are getting from our representatives and senators- Democrat AND Republican. We gather peacefully to practice our First-Amendment right in the hope that our leaders will listen to us.



Instead of reporting the facts, Ms. Maddow and her colleagues choose to report the negatives like they did with the health care town halls. I hate to tell them, but the majority of the negative things reported were actually being acted out by liberal, Obama supporters posing as dissenters. On MSNBC and CNN, we repeatedly heard about the woman in the wheelchair who was mocked for supporting the public health care option, but Fox, which also reported this incident, was the only channel that gave the same amount of air time to another story that viewers may have not heard much about if they don't watch Fox. A man against the imposed heath care reform got his finger severely bitten by an imposed health care reform supporter. Yet, when I watched MSNBC's coverage of this story, I remember hearing maybe a 20-second hit. After the hit, the reporter commented that it was important to get both sides of the story before discussing the matter. HUH? Okay, so a man almost gets his finger bit off, and we have to get the suspect's side of the story too? If they are going to be oh-so-far and balanced for this incident, why don't they start taking their own advice and report both sides to EVERY story? That is what objective news is all about.




I'm sorry, Ms. Maddow, if your idea of news is liberal spewing propaganda. As for myself, I'm going to stick with watching the most trusted name in news, as well as going online and reading news and blogs. I suggest that instead of blaming another news agency for not reporting the news, you start actually reporting the truth. Now, I now I'm just a little-known blogger and my audience is far smaller than yours, but at least I report the truth and not the lies that have become so common place over at your network.



There are other individuals who exist in this country. Contrary to what MSNBC may think, there are other people who live here other than the First Family. Fox knows this as well as you and I. Thank goodness at least one news agency understands that this country is for we, the people. Fox will remain and will continue to remain #1 for the simple fact that they report it all: the good, the bad and the ugly. Fox has no competition, for it stands above the rest. Rachel Maddow can only hope that she and her prime time colleagues can come in second to Fox and that's when put up against the re-runs of the Fox primetime shows. Yep, I have to say Maddow and her counterparts have a lot to learn in reporting the news- fair and balanced, that is.

Values DO Matter!

Tim Pawlenty and Mike Huckabee have something in common other than the fact that they are prominent Republican men. The commonality these men share is the fact that they have yet to endorse the third-party Conservative Party candidate, Doug Hoffman in New York's 23rd District Race. By now, you all know Newt Gingrich endorsed the liberal Republican, Dede Scozzafava (whom, by the way, is even more liberal than the Democrat in the race) recently, but Pawlenty and Huckabee have yet to take a stand. Now, to me, your little humble blogger, the decision is an easy one. When you look at Hoffman and Scozzafava, it is clear that the only true conservative in the race is Hoffman. What's so hard about making a decision based upon values and principle instead of party? I'm not even going to discuss the displeasure I have in Gingrich's decision, for that would have to be an entire new blog entry in itself, and I don't want to pain you in having to read an entire post about Newt Gingrich and Dede Scozzafava’s newly formed partnership. Instead, I want to focus today's random thought post on Pawlenty, Huckabee and Palin, all of whom are possible 2012 presidential contenders.




Values over party- that's exactly what Sarah chose when she threw her support behind Hoffman. In doing so, she illustrated the maverick streak we, her supporters, have come to know and love. In "shaking things up," Sarah did exactly what needed to be done. As I discussed earlier this week, the Republican Party has drifted further and further away from its core principles and ideals. Sarah made an important statement; literally taking a stand by basically saying enough is enough. While you may call yourself a Republican, values matters. If you don't believe in the values that once made the Republican Party the Grand Old Party it once was, then you don't deserve to be supported. If you are going to support many of the same issues as your Democratic counterpart, then you need to realize that the conservative base is going to look elsewhere. In this case, Hoffman IS the other option, the better option. As Sarah mentioned in her Facebook Note, endorsing Hoffman is a matter of principle:

"Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty.... Political parties must stand for something."


Sarah is exactly right. Once again, she is doing what she always has done: Talking the talk AND walking the walk. It's too bad that the same cannot be said for her Republican counterparts. Unlike Sarah, who is actually taking a stand, Pawlenty and Huckabee have yet to follow suit.




I find it very striking that while individuals like Huckabee and Pawlenty have no problem speaking out against the Obama Administration, they seem to become tight-lipped on issues that matter most. As a voter, I see this as a clear example of putting party first at the expense of doing what's right. It is clear that Scozzafava makes Rinos like Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe look like conservatives. Yet, Pawlenty and Huckabee refuse to take a stand. Instead of simply saying that they don't want to go against the Republican Party, they give excuses, saying things like they don't know enough about the race or haven't researched the candidates enough. Give me a break; do they really think we are that stupid? This election has been discussed on every news network, so unless they've been hiking the Appalachian Trail, I think they know enough to know which candidate shares their values. Here's what Huckabee told Neil Cavuto yesterday about the race and Conservative Party Candidate Hoffman:



"Certainly his views represent more closely to mine.... I'm not taking a role in that with my PAC, simply because I feel like it would be inappropriate with me at this point -- mainly because I'm already speaking to the Conservative Party next week. But it is not an endorsement speech, it is an awards speech, and I don't want to get the two confused.... I'm never gonna support somebody who does not believe that every human life has value and meaning. I'm not gonna support people who would do things like say TARP is one of those great, wonderful things. I think I have a right and responsibility to only support people who hold to principles, above party and above just the politics of winning and losing."



So, let me get this straight. While Huckabee is not going to endorse the liberal Republican Party candidate, he is not going to support a man who believes in the same things he does? For the sake of conservatism, take a stand! Stop using the Republican Party, for its current state serves as a roadblock that is blocking the way for the real change that is necessary to reclaim America and the Republican Party. Readers, it gets even better; here's what Pawlenty said about the race:


"You know I haven't been following that, I haven't studied the race at all.... It's not that I would or wouldn't, I just don't know anything about it. I haven't taken the time to study their positions, their records, so I haven't taken a position on it.


I think we're going to win them both.... In New Jersey, I don't want to get ahead of ourselves. But it sure looks like Republicans are going to win in Virginia. New Jersey's going to be a closer call, but that's also a tougher state for Republicans. But if the election were held today I think we'd win them both."



Don't you just love it? While I respect both of these men, I have to admit that I have lost a lot of the respect I once held for reasons like the quotes above. These men live and breath politics, but it seems that the establishment has clouded their good judgment.



Instead of standing up and doing the right thing, they seem to care more about the Republican Party itself and the money and favors they receive and will continue to receive as long as they keep under the Republican Party's thumbs. It's time these men and other individuals like them realize that the Republican Party is not all it's cracked up to be. Don't misunderstand me. I value the Republican Party, but I want THE Republican Party back; I want the Grand Old Party of Ronald Reagan. The Republican Party that, at one time, stood for all of the right things: smaller government, fiscal responsibility, lower taxes and strong national defense. The Republican Party has a long way to go before it once again is the party of right, but in standing up for the Conservative Party candidate, individuals like Sarah, Rick Santorum and Michele Bachmann are sending a clear message to the Republican Party establishment that values do matter. In standing up and taking a stand, Sarah and Michele prove, yet again, that they more guts than their male counterparts will ever have! The Republican Party could use a lot more guts and a lot less playing the fence.

Washington's Newest Daycare Center

What has the Washington D.C. establishment turned into? A daycare center? If so, President Obama is the daycare center's commander in chief, but then again, I don't know if he's mature enough. From what I've seen, he is having enough trouble throwing temper tantrums and spending the majority of his time either traveling around on his big airplane or complaining about FOX News. Can you even begin to imagine if the shoe were on the another foot, and George W. Bush was traveling all over the place to campaign and complaining about MSNBC while he was president? Not only would he have been berated and ripped to shreds by the press and Americans everywhere, but he also would have lost all credibility. Former White House Communications Director Dana Perino was asked about this very issue today on Neil Cavuto's show, and here was her response:



"It was never his [Bush's] style, and I tried to follow his lead and be classy and gracious about things. Of course there's liberal media that we didn't like, but we never would have said it out loud. I think their are ways that you can deal with this and instead of having a coordinated- obviously you put all those sound bites together- they planned this all out, they made a decision, they all went out and said it at the same time, and I think what they've done is, basically, they've put a spot on the wall and, then, maybe unwittingly, they've rubbed the spot on the wall, and they've just made it so much worse than it should have been for them."




Well said, Dana. Man, how times have changed. Maybe THIS is what President Obama was talking about when he said he would change America. It has to be because there is no other explanation for the ridiculousness that is ensuing. I know children who are more mature and behaved than the members of the Obama Administration and Congress. Heck, is it too early to nominate the oh-so-adorable Piper Palin to be her mom's VP candidate in 2012? Not only is she bright, but much more mature than the crybabies whom we find currently running our country.




While President Obama is too busy criticizing Fox for not being a “real news organization,” I guess a network like MSNBC, that night after night spews hate and false information to its viewers, is what Obama views as news nowadays. I wonder if our dear president knows that, just today, MSNBC was reporting a truly newsworthy poll taken about NBC White House Correspondent Chuck Todd's goatee. I'm serious! Hmmmm guess asking viewers whether or not Chuckie boy should ax his goatee is more important than the health care debate and much more important than the ongoing issue of troop levels in Afghanistan. Then, we have a network like Fox News that actually sticks to reporting the issues and professionally keeping viewers up to date. The entire argument of whether or not Fox is a reputable news agency is absolutely ridiculous and an argument that should not be happening. By the way, isn’t it called a “conflict of interest,” Mr. President, when you meet privately with a large group of well-know liberal reporters or commentators? Here are just a some of the liberal journalists/commentators in attendance at a recent meeting as provided by Fox News.com: Rachel Maddow, Keith Olbermann, Eugene Robinson, Frank Rich, Maureen Dowd, Gloria Borger, Gwen Ifill and E.J. Dionne. Isn’t it ironic that after this meeting occurred, Obama’s lashing out of Fox News spun into high gear and he made comments such as:


“I think that what our advisers simply said was, is that we are going to take media as it comes. . . and if the media is operating, basically, as a talk radio format, then that’s one thing. And if it’s operating as a news outlet, then that’s another. But it’s not something I’m losing a lot of sleep over.” Fox News.com


Mr. President, I beg to differ. It seems to me like you are losing sleep, and since you haven’t yet taken that famous 3 a.m. call, then, chances are it’s a pretty good guess that Fox News is the source of those bags under your eyes. Maybe next time, you should actually take some advice from individuals who are actually reputable journalists rather than individuals like Rachel M. and Keith O.





Over the course of the last few years, I have watched Fox News become a leader in reporting, while networks like MSNBC have become extremely liberal propaganda spewing machines. The daycare kids, I mean the Obama Administration and liberal members of Congress, are not doing what they have been elected to do. Instead of coming together and debating the issues, we see members being locked out of the conversation- literally locked out! Just the other day, the locks to the door of the House Oversight Committee Room, at a request by the committee's chairman, were changed meaning members could no longer enter without having the new key. In what's been labeled "Door Gate," this incident, as ridiculous as it sounds, caused an uproar and finger pointing back and forth. Now, just today, after this story is rapidly spreading like wild fire, the committee room's doors are mysteriously now unlocked. WOW. Isn't this generous of the democrats? They are actually going to once again "allow" the republicans into the room, if not the discussion. Isn't that nice of them? What a joke! Washington has become a pool full of weenies and lunatics hell bent on having it their way. If they find that someone is coming in between them and what they want, just as Alinsky's Rules for Radicals implies, they are going to target and destroy person or organization. Thus, Obama views the press as his press. Nothing surprises me with this administration anymore. I wouldn't be shocked if the administration changed the term "freedom of the press" to "rules of the press," in that Obama guides all media decisions.



Obama and his administration are making a variety of mistakes in picking fights with members of the media. They are losing the battle, which will lead to their losing the war. Although the media view one another as competition, they are a group in that they believe in the First Amendment and freedom of the press. This can be seen very recently when the administration attempted to have the new “pay czar,” Kenneth Feinberg, interviewed by ALL major news networks, BUT Fox News. Low and behold, the administration ran into a huge roadblock when the other networks said they would only participate if Fox was able to participate in the interview as well. For once, I commend the media for not bowing to the White House and its ever-growing list of demands. I guess Obama and company don’t realize that you cannot always get everything you want; there are some times when you have to give and take. The Democrats serving us in Washington D.C. also need to realize this because in taking the lead from their president, they have not only locked the opposition out, but they have closed their minds from the deferring opinions. Our founding fathers meant for a system of checks and balances, and liberals serving us have forgotten this very important point. If an administration is left unchecked, problems occur, which is undeniably clear when we see the chaos ensuing in D.C. right now as I write this.



At the close of his show today, Cavuto made a great common sense point when he said the following about those who locked themselves behind that committee room door:

“They’re behind the door aren’t they? A door that isn’t opening and leaves us wondering- that’s some door isn’t it? Until you realize that the door is more than a door, isn’t it? It represents a process that was supposed to be opened, but isn’t, using politicians who vowed not to include any illegal’s under this plan, but have- gathered in a room that was supposed to represent all points of view, but wont. That door tells you a lot about this approach- that door is about Washington itself, vowing not to be in the car business, but is, but promising to get out of the banking business, but is not. Politicians can say they’re not out to run those businesses, but are now setting pay at those businesses. Politicians who cant police their own books, now telling others how to police theirs. Politicians who would sooner find a break for themselves, then lasting relief for the people who put them in office. An office whose door is closed. An office whose occupants are clueless to a growing kind of folk who certainly want in on the debate, but apparently are deemed too stupid or loud to be part of that debate, but they are not. They are on the outside looking in only imagining what politicians inside are working out, all because the door is shut. Just like the minds of the people meeting behind it- are shut. It is enough for me to say: ‘Oh... shut.’”


Our elected officials are so closed minded that they have forgotten that they work for us. If anything, they should be asking us permission of when and where they can hold their meetings, for we elected them. Have they forgotten that? Have they forgotten that we, the people, put them easily in to office, which means that we, the people, can remove them from office just as easily? These elitists are wandering clueless through the desert while we wait for them to gain some common sense. While American people are a very forgiving bunch, patience is a very different matter, and you and me and the rest of the masses are becoming a very impatient group. If Congress and the White House are cranky, maybe it’s time for a nap, or better yet, a timeout because frankly, I have friends whose own small children are better behaved than this daycare bunch. It’s time they put down their pacifiers, stop the whining and get to work.

Sarah Thinks Outside of the Box

Glenn Beck is so right on so many levels. He is not only saying what so many of us feel, but he is doing so with intense courage and credibility. While watching today’s show, he discussed an issue that has been touching on my last nerve for a while now. Like many of you, I no longer identify myself as a Republican, but as a proud Conservative. The presidential election of 2008 changed any of the once-held perceptions I held regarding the so-called “Grand Old Party.” Prior to the election, I used to vote for Republicans whenever I had the chance, thinking this party had my best intentions at heart. While many members of this party, including Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann, Jim DeMint, John Boehner, Mike Pence, Marsha Blackburn and others DO fight the good fight and stick to the values of conservatism, many other Republicans have lost their way. Instead of going to Washington D.C. to make it better, Washington ends up changing them; in fact, the latest Rasmussen poll shows 73% of people say the GOP has lost touch with its Republican base.



Far too often, elected officials become overwhelmed and tainted by the power and prestige that comes with holding an elected office. While the majority go to Washington with sincere, just intentions, along the way they seem to forget the job they were sent there to do. In the shuffle, they forget about you and they forget about me, which is a huge mistake given that WE are the ones who elected them in the first place. I am sick and tired of the Washington establishment acting like they care about me, when it is clearly apparent they don’t. They say one thing, yet do another. They say they are for tax cuts, but they raise our taxes. They say they are for limited government, but they help it to grow. They say they are for fiscal responsibility, but they continue to spend. They say they are in favor of energy independence, but vote against drilling for oil. They say they are against stimulus packages and bailouts, but they vote for in favor of them. You get the idea? I could go on and on.



The point I am making is that these individuals talk a good talk, but they don’t follow through and walk the good walk. This is what I admire so much about Sarah Palin. As I have written about before, what you see with Sarah is what you get. She is not afraid to actually follow through on her promises. This is so refreshing to see. It is almost as if the majority of those in Washington are in a bubble and we, the voters and their constituents, are on the outside of the bubble looking in. Within this bubble, they see the dollar signs and payouts and the lobbyists and, in turn, make their decisions solely upon issues that interest them best. There is so much that is wrong with this picture. While Sarah represents what is right, so many in her very own party have turned on her, which is just one of the many reasons our party is split. While I expected that the Democratic Party would attack Sarah on policy, I NEVER in my wildest dreams ever thought members from the party to which she belongs would turn on her as well. Remember when I told you that I don’t consider myself a Republican anymore? This is one of the prominent reasons for this.


I see the GOP as an unknown entity right now. My reasoning for this is because there are so many republicans out there who are trying to changed and tweak everything the Republican Party is based upon. I’d hate to break it to the John McCain’s or Lindsey Grahams of the Republican Party, but the Republican Party was founded on conservatism. The Republican Party I know is the party of Ronald Reagan. A party based upon smaller government, fiscal responsibility, tax cuts and a strong military. Like Glenn Beck eluded to, there is another option for those who do not agree with these values and this party’s mascot is a donkey. Recently, Lindsey Graham said that in order to keep up with the times, it was crucial that the Republican Party become a “center-right party.” Now, I don’t know about you, but if Graham and others who agree with him want a center-right party, then, they should change that “R” after their names to a “D.” I am sick and tired of the Olympia Snowes and Susan Collins’. In calling themselves Republicans, they are basically lying to Americans. The Republican Party does not need any more RINOS (Republicans in Name Only).


Now, I know some of you out there might see my criticism as harsh, but I am sick and tired of the Republican Party members of both houses of Congress who have lost their way. If you need any example of the problems that come with turning into a “center-right party,” you don’t have to look any further than to the 2008 Presidential Election. The Republican Party had its most liberal candidate in history, and what happened? WE LOST. That’s right, we lost. What does this tell you? It should tell you that the more to the center the Republican Party has become, the more narrow the distinction between the Republican and Democratic parties. With John McCain, the media had the perfect candidate. The media wanted John McCain to be the Republican Party’s nominee because he’s as center-right as they come. Remember who he said was his favorite president? Teddy Roosevelt, who was a big Progressive- that tells you a lot right there. As a center-right candidate, McCain frolicked along and pretty much went whatever direction the wind blew. Don’t get me wrong, I would rather have John McCain as president because not only was the lesser of the two liberals, but we would have had Sarah as our Vice President- Sarah, who is a true Conservative Republican.


When the Republican Party drifted away from its founding principles, so did its popularity, and we see the result we are left with. The Republican Party no longer has the control of either houses of Congress, but this is beginning to change as we see more and more candidates who are running for the right reasons and sticking to the values of conservatism. A recent poll found that more individuals consider themselves conservative than liberal. This is a positive step in the right direction for conservatism as a whole. One issue that remains has to do with the fact that while we have new conservative candidates coming to the forefront, will they be able to beat the incumbent in their districts? This is why it is so important that one votes upon principle, not party.


One of the things I really admire about Sarah is that she thinks outside of the box. The reason is because she is going to support the candidate who best represents her values regardless of party. As I write this, I have just been informed via a note on Sarah’s Facebook page, in which she is throwing her support behind a candidate in the New York 23rd District Race. Sarah is choosing values and issues over party in supporting Doug Hoffman a third-party candidate from the Conservative Party. Way to go, Sarah! You are a leader, and you do walk the walk.


The Republican Party’s candidate, if you can even call her that, is Dede Scozzafava. On paper, Scozzafava looks more like a liberal Democrat, than a Republican, which is the contributing factor for her being behind Hoffman in the polls. This is a great example of how powerful the conservative movement is. I read today that many of the individuals who are volunteering for Hoffman’s campaign have never volunteered for a campaign in their lives. For the first time, they feel passionate about the values Hoffman speaks of and sincerely value the importance of conservatism. Like Sarah has so eloquently said in the past, issues matter, and New York’s 23rd District Race is proof of this. Unlike Newt Gingrich, who supported the RINO Scozzafava, Sarah is taking a stand and doing the right thing in speaking out that conservatism matters over party.


Perhaps this is even more prevalent today with the Obama Administration. If the N.Y. 23rd District Race is any indication, the seats congressional members hold may not stay warm for long, that is, if our elected officials don’t hold true to the values and platform that helped them get elected. Voters are standing up and speaking out, and they are DEFINITELY tired of the politics as usual. While President Obama repeatedly spoke of bringing people together, he has done nothing of the sort. I’m tired of the hype and pain. It’s time to rise up and let our voices be heard in the form of electing leaders who stand for conservatism, for we are the party of Ronald Reagan- the party of freedom and liberty. Below is Sarah's most recent Facebook Note regarding the New York 23rd District Race:

Support Doug Hoffman
Today at 5:28pm

The people of the 23rd Congressional District of New York are ready to shake things up, and Doug Hoffman is coming on strong as Election Day approaches! He needs our help now.

The votes of every member of Congress affect every American, so it's important for all of us to pay attention to this important Congressional campaign in upstate New York. I am very pleased to announce my support for Doug Hoffman in his fight to be the next Representative from New York's 23rd Congressional district. It's my honor to endorse Doug and to do what I can to help him win, including having my political action committee, SarahPAC, donate to his campaign the maximum contribution allowed by law.

Our nation is at a crossroads, and this is once again a "time for choosing."

The federal government borrows, spends, and prints too much money, while our national debt hits a record high. Government is growing while the private sector is shrinking, and unemployment is on the rise. Doug Hoffman is committed to ending the reckless spending in Washington, D.C. and the massive increase in the size and scope of the federal government. He is also fully committed to supporting our men and women in uniform as they seek to honorably complete their missions overseas.

And best of all, Doug Hoffman has not been anointed by any political machine.

Doug Hoffman stands for the principles that all Republicans should share: smaller government, lower taxes, strong national defense, and a commitment to individual liberty.

Political parties must stand for something. When Republicans were in the wilderness in the late 1970s, Ronald Reagan knew that the doctrine of "blurring the lines" between parties was not an appropriate way to win elections. Unfortunately, the Republican Party today has decided to choose a candidate who more than blurs the lines, and there is no real difference between the Democrat and the Republican in this race. This is why Doug Hoffman is running on the Conservative Party's ticket.

Republicans and conservatives around the country are sending an important message to the Republican establishment in their outstanding grassroots support for Doug Hoffman: no more politics as usual.

You can help Doug by visiting his official website below and joining me in supporting his campaign:
http://www.doughoffmanforcongress.com/donate3.html.

- Sarah Palin

"Couch" Time for Sarah

Sarah’s going to be sitting on Oprah's couch next month? Although it has not been confirmed by Palin Family Spokeswoman, Meg Stapleton, the Oprah Winfrey show released a press release yesterday, which stated that Sarah will be appearing as a guest on Oprah's show on Monday, November 16th- the day before her book "Going Rogue: An American Life" is scheduled to be released. While many, including myself view this as a brilliant move that will help Sarah reach a target demographic, many are criticizing Sarah and Oprah alike, which is unfortunate.




Sarah is a very savvy woman who not only easily connects with individuals, but also has a wonderful story to tell that I cannot wait to hear. Why would anyone be against an appearance of this sort? Well, while you and me are excited for this, members of the liberal left find themselves in an uproar. Last I checked, we live in America, the home of the brave and the land of the free. Maybe those who find themselves criticizing Sarah and Oprah have forgotten that there is such a thing as the First Amendment and Freedom on the Press. Isn't it funny how these same individuals, who claim to love Oprah's show, didn't voice any outrage when Oprah had Barack and Michelle Obama on her show? While I do not agree with Oprah politically, I did not voice my opposition because it's Oprah's show; therefore, she can have whomever she wants to have as guests.




Being the blogger and citizen journalist I am, I decided to investigate and find out just what was being said about Sarah's scheduled appearance. Not only was I shocked, but ashamed of what my fellow sex, in particular, was saying about Sarah. While there were a few positive comments, the vast majority of the comments were not only libelous, but also judgmental and cruel. Here's a sample of just some of the comments from some men and women (Please note that I left the comments as is, which means there are spelling errors-this is in an effort to let you see the authentic posts from these individuals):


sharonintx writes:

"I know this won't change anything but I would like to register my disappointment in having Sarah Palin on the Oprah Show.That woman is NOT a good example for young people - In Sarah's positions as mayor & Governor, she has had ethics problems, abuse of power problems, she's a vindictive, known liar. I've watched her enough since 2008 to know how she sounds when someone writes for her and when she writes her own stuff. So I know she did not write her book. But she will now get on Oprah & pretend to be someone she is not. I put her in the same category as Paris Hilton & Britney Spears - she's learned how to get famous & make money. That's not impressive. IF she actually held a job or took care of her family or worked for charity, I'd be impressed. I object to her being on Oprah because now she will consider herself as in important person that people look up to and this is NOT an example we want to give younger people. People watch her because everyone has their followers but that doesn't translate into respect. Many of us watch her just to see what stupid thing or lies she will tell next. Having her on Oprah may cause younger people to think she's ok and follow her example."


csreed13 writes:

"I absolutely agree with pqccoach! I have continued to wonder what Palin is even doing in the news since the election. The fact that she 'wrote' a book simply proves that she has people supporting her continued 15 minutes of fame. I sincerely, sincerely, sincerely hope that Oprah will ask legitimately relevant, difficult, thought-provoking questions--none of which cater to the politically savvy or used perpetually by the media. I am very dissappointed that Oprah would appear to support someone who has contributed so little to the society which she claims to have 'worked' so hard for. The fact that Palin has used such hate inducing, fear-mongering, (which is in stark contrast to her self-publicized good Christian values) seems to be the antithesis of all that Oprah has celebrated for all these years. I hope that Oprah DOES ask hard questions and I hope that she succeeds where others have failed--conjure one intelligent statement from Sarah Palin..dillipshahI am not impressed by Ms. Palin, She comes out as a dumb Blond the moment she opens her mouth, she would have made great VP with George Bush forthe National Ticket, 'Dum and Dummer' she is greedy and represents theun-educated - religious sect of the society, who were and have been fooledby the republican party.Oprah - in for show - ratings and $$$ business. what a sad story.good luck"
Danny

dawnh970 writes:

"Well, I couldn't be more disappointed that the Oprah show has decided to offer free publicity to Ms. Palin. She represents all things wrong with our political system. She is uneducated, divisive and egoic in her drive to gain power. She is self serving at the expense of her family.Everytime media people give her tabloid level coverage she loses dignity and the people who cover her lose it as well. Honestly, there is nothing going on with Sarah Palin that encourages any type of serious discussion. As Paris Hilton has risen to fame so has Sarah Palin by being outrageous and ridiculous. It is a sad day in American history that this woman ever garnered political legitimacy.I will boycott this show and I am done watching the rest of this season. If I thought we could count on anyone from the media to stay above this tabloid crap I would have thought it would be this show.dedeeeeI have no respect for Oprah. How can she help promote Palin's book and help Palin make money. Palin might be an opponent for Obama in future elections.Ophrah is so wrong to even speak with palin. I see Ophar will do anything for money. That makes her a prositute. She's selling herself!!!We want Palin to go away and not hear from her ever again. Her ideas are too far off and she is just out to make money. She can not help America.Ophrah - Cancel the interview, if you have any smarts at all!!!"

"I am so disappointed that Sarah Palin cannot seem to leave the limelight in a dignified way. I am more disappointed that people like Oprah and other media continue to allow her undue publicity. Everytime someone talks about her, even if it's disparaging she is brought up into peoples awareness.In my opinion she represents all things wrong with our political system. She is uneducated, divisive, and egoic in her drive to gain power. She doesn't serve her constituents she just serves herself. Her personal life seems to be a disaster and she is always victimized by someone(as she so frequently points out). My personal wish for her and her family is that she would leave the spotlight and focus on her family for a change.I will NOT watch this show and I will now boycott the rest of the season. I will also encourage all of my friends to not watch as well. I think this is my personal fork in the road and I am done with the Oprah show."




Can you believe the vile comments above? Not only are these individuals hypocritical and wrong in their assessment, but they are against any individual who does not agree with their Messiah. These individuals need to grow up and realize that not all individuals agree with them politically. There is such a thing as turning off the television. With their intense dislike of Sarah, it is not a far stretch to assume they are Obama supporters and fear Sarah because she is not afraid to speak out against the president. I find it humorous that these individuals call Sarah “dumb” and “stupid” and “uneducated,” yet how ironic that these hateful individuals are unable to properly spell- guess they’ve never heard of spell check and forgot about the lessons they learned in school about using proper grammar… What other explanation could there be for all of this hatred other than to conclude that they fear Sarah and what she might say? If Sarah were not a threat, these individuals would NOT be taking this hateful stance. Last time I checked, there was not nearly the amount of scrutiny for even the most controversial of Oprah guests, including the so-called pregnant man, Thomas Beatie. Yep, Sarah’s a definite threat to everything the liberal left hold most dear. They must really think we, conservatives, are stupid, but little do they know that we know the game they are playing.




The liberal left Oprah fans are wrong on so many levels in thinking they know Sarah Palin, the woman and Sarah Palin, the candidate. Unfortunately these individuals are not alone. Magazines such as People are also not getting the facts straight. You and I both know that Sarah NEVER refused to appear on Oprah. After endorsing Barack Obama, Oprah, NOT Sarah, said she would not being having any other political party’s candidates on her show. Last night, I received a tweet that People was reporting that, while Sarah refused to appear on Oprah’s show during the campaign, she is now having a change of heart. Here’s a portion of the bogus report from “People”:


“Oh, what a difference a multimillion-dollar book deal makes.

About a year after Sarah Palin famously turned down a campaign season appearance with talk show host – and major Barack Obama supporter – Oprah Winfrey, the former GOP vice presidential candidate has agreed to take her turn on the couch.”



Okay, either I was in a coma when Sarah refused to go on Oprah, or “People” is making this incident up. Since I’m perfectly healthy, “People” needs to correct its information and start reporting the truth. Perhaps they need to ask Oprah why she didn’t invite Sarah on during the campaign even though we all know why she didn’t. Oprah, like the liberal left during the campaign only had eyes for Obama. With this said, I must re-iterate that it is Oprah’s show, which entitles her to have any guest on that she wants to. As I write this, this bogus report still appears on the magazine’s website, which illustrates yet another example of the terrible state of today’s so-called media. Also, to elude that the only reason Sarah is sitting down with Oprah is to sell her book is outrageous. Where was this comment when Barack Obama went around doing book interviews for his books? Yep, the media just don’t get it!




As I mentioned above, there were a few positive comments on Oprah’s website. Nice comments like the following:

Ginnyzzz writes:

I quit watching Oprah and this website during the McCain/Obama presidential campaign. There were many reasons why I left, I did not think Oprah was fair to the other candidates, she only had eyes for Obama. One of the reasons I quit Oprah was her not giving Sarah Palin time on her show, after John McCain announced his running mate Sarah Palin. Finally Oprah wises up and Palin will be on her show! I think Sarah Palin is a strong role model in America for women "soccer moms" and all moms, and families. She and her husband Todd, and their beautiful children and grandchild were given a lot of crap from the hungry media but the Palin's stood strong. Their foundation is good. Good luck to Sarah Palin in the future and thank you Sarah for being a woman of truth and being there for the average Joe the plumber! I can't wait to read your book! Ps. We need Tort reform for doctors, We will lose doctors and nurses if this healthcare bill HR3200 goes through. Government stop spending our hard working tax paying Americans money! Pss. Go Team Palin!!! How can I get tickets for the Palin show?


Reagantman writes:

I could have joined in October to bash Oprah for supporting Obama. I didn't. The reason is this: despite whatever I may think of Oprah's politics, I respect her accomplishments as a businesswoman and a talk show host.

It's unfortunate that Sarah Palin can't be afforded the same respect by those who disagree with her.


The above comments illustrate the classiness of conservatives. Sarah, like Obama before her, deserves to be heard. I guarantee the individuals with the cruel comments above will be in the minority come show time, and mark my words: I predict right now that November 16th’s Oprah show will be one of the highest, if not the highest, rated Oprah show ever. Sarah has an amazing life-story that so many want to hear. People are sick of hearing the rumors and stories from anonymous McCain staffers, and people are sick of hearing the outrageous comments from people like Rick Schidmt and Meghan McCain. It’s Sarah’s turn to sit on the couch and dish, and like you, I couldn’t be more excited.

A Handout for Service

I can see the conversation now, and it goes something like this:

Mommy: "Thanks so much, Johnny, for participating in a day of service with mommy. What do you wanna do now?"

Johnny: "I'm goin' to Disneyland!"

Well, Mommy and Johnny, I hope you don't plan on going to Disneyland on a school day because President Obama wouldn't be too happy about that.



I can't believe Disney is giving out a free day to Disneyland or Disney World as long as you perform a day of community service. Here's the description from Disney's website:


"BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2010, when you sign up here to volunteer a day of service with a participating organization(and your service is completed and verified), you'll get one day admission to a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland®theme park, FREE! We want to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service."


Oh, how sweet! They want to inspire people to serve. Give me a break! What is our country coming to when one has to be bribed in order to perform community service? What is this teaching our children? The whole idea of community service is to volunteer your time for a worthy cause. I fear the good old days of volunteering for the right reasons to help your fellow man and fellow woman are long gone; now, they have been replaced with prizes and gimmicks enticing children and adults alike. Not only is this not teaching the real lesson about the value and true intent of community service, but waving a prize an individual's way goes against everything community service represents. Community service is about performing acts of kindness, helping out where needed and being rewarded with a hug or a smile or even a simple "thank you." Yet in the land of Obama, community service seems to have become a program in which one expects a handout or reward for time served. There is so much that is wrong with this picture.



Not only is bribing someone for volunteering wrong, but it illustrates just how far we have strayed from the values we once held on so tightly to as a country. As a Disneyland Annual Passport holder, I am angry that an amusement park is going to extreme lengths to get into the good graces of the administration. What's next? Giving out cars to school lunch volunteers? Give me a break. As a young woman, my parents taught me to volunteer out of the goodness of my heart, not for a handout. I have found such joy in volunteering at my church, local schools and various organizations around town. While I have a job that I love, I sometimes find the volunteer work I perform more rewarding because frankly, it just feels so good to help out those in need.



As the San Diego Regional Organizer for the 2012 Draft Sarah Committee, I volunteer my time to spread the word about Sarah. I do not get paid for this job. I volunteer for this committee because I sincerely believe in Sarah and everything she represents. My reward comes in the form of people, not gifts. It feels so good when someone comes up to me and tells me just how much Sarah means to them. It brings tears to my eyes in thinking about all the young women and little girls who have approached my Draft Sarah table at the various tea parties I have attended, just to tell me that they finally have a role model whom they can identify with and look up to. It feels so good to be making a difference and politically educate others, and that, fellow readers, is a feeling that is truly priceless.



There are so many worthy causes out there that deserve our time. When we begin rewarding people with handouts, the true rewarding feelings will cease. The "thank yous" and hugs will no longer have the same affect that they once did. Children are going to expect to be rewarded with a prize just for helping an elderly individual cross the street. I'm sorry, but this is definitely NOT the America I was brought up in as a child.




This administration is seeping through the veins of organizations and corporations around the country- Disneyland and Disney World are just the beginning. We saw this during the campaign too when then-candidate Obama proposed a plan to reward college students with tuition money if they volunteered. What is wrong with President Obama? Does he think that the only way we will volunteer is if we are rewarded? How dare he! Americans deserve far more credit than that. Instead of calling it volunteering and community service, why not call it: "Volunteer-for pay service." The administration is very sly in that they are garnering support from not only Disney, but Hollywood. Over the course of the coming weeks, you are going to be seeing a rapid push to perform community service in the form of advertisements and even newspaper cartoons. This rapid propaganda push to make community service cool and hip is just another step toward the administration further controlling our lives. I want someone to perform community service because he or she wants to! I want someone to perform community service because he or she wants to make a difference. Finally, I want someone to perform community service because they fully believe in the organization to whom they support! I don't want someone performing community service simply because it's the new, hip thing to do, and I don't want someone to perform community service for the wrong reason, which is exactly what rewarding someone with a trip to Disneyland or Disney World will mean! Let's encourage others to volunteer for the right reasons, not for an ulterior motive.

UK, No Way!!!

Remember how the Obama Administration and the liberal left accused Sarah Palin of using scare tactics when she said "death panels" were present in the health care bill? Although the administration said the "death panel" language was not present in the bill, the language in question was quickly removed. Hmmm. We all know this language WAS present, and members of congress and our humble president were just covering their behinds. Well, the discussion is back at the forefront, that is, if it ever really went away.



There is no denying that President Obama wants to put a board in place, according to an article posted on "Real Clear Politics" entitled "Government Control Leads to Denial of Care" by Robert Tracinski, in order to, "provide 'guidance' about which treatments are 'cost-effective' and should be allowed."


The reason why the development of a board of this kind should bring you cause to alarm is because of what is happening. A board of this kind is currently being used in the British health care system. Not only will you be horrified about what you are about to read in relationship to a board of this magnitude, but you will be as angry as I was when I learned that what is happening there could very well happen here in America. It is alarming when people are being denied care just because they have a terminal illness, are elderly, have special needs, or are determined to be "not worth the care" anymore. According to Tracinski:



"As government health-care budgets inevitably spiral out of control, hospitals find themselves with insufficient resources, so a centralized health-care bureaucracy tries to control costs by making sure patients are granted or denied care according to predetermined rules drafted by a medical rationing board. Britain has one, the National Institutes for Health and Clinical Excellence, known by the Orwellian acronym NICE..."



This is outrageous. I guarantee that if this happens, we are going to go from a country that has one of the best health care systems, to a country with one of the worst. If instances like the one below are not downright frightening and shocking to you, then, I don't know what else is. Here's just one of the descriptions of the British health care system, which was published in the September 10th edition of the "Daily Mail" :


"Doctors left a premature baby to die because he was born two days too early, his devastated mother claimed yesterday. Sarah Capewell begged them to save her tiny son, who was born just 21 weeks and five days into her pregnancy-almost four months early. They ignored her pleas and allegedly told her they were following national guidelines that babies born before 22 weeks should not be given medical treatment. Miss Capewell, 23, said doctors refused to even see her son Jayden, who lived for almost two hours without any medical support. She was shocked to discover that another child, born in the US at 21 weeks and six days into her mother's pregnancy, had survived. Amillia Taylor was born in Florida in 2006 and celebrated her second birthday last October. She is the youngest premature baby to survive."



The above heartbreaking story is a phenomenal example about the vast differences between America and Britain- It truly is a matter of life and death. Not only could baby Jayden have been saved, but more importantly, it is a travesty that he wasn't given the care, that, currently here in America, he would have been given. Why in the world would our president want a board deciding what should be left up to doctors, their patients and their patients' families? How dare the government attempt to turn our country's health care system into a game of sorts in which they decide who lives or who dies? I'm sorry, but I don't want a board deciding what procedure I can and cannot have. Not only is this example important in illustrating the problem of a government-run health care system, but it illustrates the problems that happen when someone comes in between doctors and patients. The government has no right to play God.



There are many other horrendous stories coming out of Britain, and Tracinski's article gives many accounts of stories like the one above. Stories of sheer heartache, as well as events that would be considered against the law in America-for now, that is. Here's another account:


"A grandfather who beat cancer was wrongly told the disease had returned and left to die at a hospice which pioneered a controversial 'death pathway.' Doctors said there was nothing more they could do for 76-year- old Jack Jones, and his family claim he was denied food, water, and medication except pain killers. He died within two weeks. But tests after his death found that his cancer had not come back and he was in fact suffering from pneumonia brought on by a chest infection."



Is this what this administration wants for our country? With friends like these, who needs enemies? This is beyond scary. I sure as hell don't want this to happen here in America. It is time for this administration to wake up and stop spreading the falsehoods about how great a government-run health care system would be. Americans deserve the best, not the worst! This administration seems hell bent on destroying all that is good in America. I agree that our health care system could use some improvements, but the reforms being shoved down our throats will do just the opposite- the proposed reforms will destroy our health care system. Not only is it important to keep on the pressure, but it is vitally important that we voice our opposition loud and clear. Like you, I want to continue to live in the greatest, most vibrant country on earth. We are a country founded on capitalism, freedom, individualism and liberty, not a country founded on socialism; after all, IT'S MY LIFE, SO LET ME CHOOSE MY HEALTH CARE!


(I encourage you all to read Tracinski's article in full here: http://bit.ly/35S86M.)

Scott Baio, You are a Great American

Go, Scott Baio!!! I've always admired Scott Baio as an actor. I love watching the re-runs on TV of "Happy Days." There's just something about Chachi and The Fonz that puts me in a good mood. Now a days, it seems that we could use all the happy we can get just to make it through.



When I found out Scott Baio was a conservative, I immediately was so excited to see that he is not afraid to stand up and speak out especially in Hollywood where just the mere mention of being a conservative automatically means your name is put on a blacklist of sorts. I really admire people like Scott Baio, Jon Voight, Angie Harmon and Kelsey Grammar because they are not afraid to speak the truth when the so-called "norm" in Hollywood is radical liberalism. Thank you, Scott, for not being afraid to do the right thing and voice your opinion. As a conservative, I'm sure he receives a lot of flack not only from the Hollywood crowd, but from the liberal left in general, which is not only unfair, but wrong. When did it become a crime to voice your First-Amendment right? When did it become a crime to speak out in opposition to authority? Did it ever occur to those who condemn those of us on the right for speaking out that groups like Code Pink spoke out throughout George W. Bush's presidency? Did we, on the right, condemn them for speaking out? The answer is "NO WAY!" Not only would it have been wrong to condemn these anti-war protesters, but it would have been wrong to because they were demonstrating their First-Amendment right. There is nothing wrong with peaceful protests, and there is nothing wrong with speaking out. While I don't agree with these individuals, who was I or you to criticize them? The great thing about America is that we have the freedom to voice our opinions.



Although I know and you know that we have a little thing called the First Amendment, it seems the left hasn't gotten the memo. While it is okay for the left to speak out, these same people don't feel the same way when people like you and me do the same. How insane is that? It's not only vindictive, but hypocritical. How dare the left call us "tea baggers," "right-wing extremists," "Nazis" and "racists" when we are doing the same thing they have done for years? How dare the left criticize us for speaking out against this administration when they did the same during W's presidency? The answer is simple: They have no problem dishing out criticism, but are unable to take it when they are criticized. When great conservative people like Scott Baio speak out, they get viciously attacked, and they get their Twitter accounts hacked into. This is exactly what happened to Scott. Scott didn't do anything wrong, for he was doing the same thing those on the left got praised for when Bush was in office: speaking out. Where is the justice? Where is the common decency? Scott and his family are stand-up people. They are Americans like you and me who are simply trying to live the "American Dream." Yet, the left seems to want to punish Americans like Scott Baio. They look at the idea of the "American Dream" as a dirty thought. This idea of leveling the playing field for all is partially what's wrong with America today. Instead of encouraging successful people like Scott, we are punishing them. My parents raised me with the value of hard work. I was taught to seek the "American Dream." This "American Dream" philosophy goes against everything the left believes in. What are the parents of today going to teach their children- that the "American Dream" is no longer capable because they will be punished? This is not only morally wrong, but it goes against everything our founding fathers worked so hard to establish.





Scott Baio is fighter. After his Twitter account was hacked into, he tweeted that he will not be silenced. It is in that spirit that he will fight on! Not only is he continuing to speak out, he is doing so with sheer determination and intense grit. I encourage all of you to follow him on Twitter @realscottbaio. He is doing a lot of great things. Not only is speaking out, but he and his wife, Renee, are educating people about the importance of expanded newborn screening. This is personally important to Scott and Renee, because their daughter, Bailey, was diagnosed with a metabolic disorder, "G-A 1" shortly after she was born. I encourage you all to visit his family's "Bailey Baio Angel Foundation" to read Bailey's story, learn more about this awesome foundation as well as how you can help. The foundation's mission is as follows:



"To immediately and effectively heighten awareness on the importance of expanded newborn screening and its availability and necessity for every newborn. Through this testing, when a child is diagnosed with a disorder, steps can be taken immediately to mitigate the problems that go along with these diseases;  


To create, promote and facilitate legislation which will mandate this expanded newborn screening for all fifty states; and  


To raise funds through promotional activities and sales to support children and families affected with GA1 and other OA’s (organic acidemia metabolic disorders) through the creation of provisional support programs, including food, vitamin and emotional support efforts. With the costs of all these important areas of treatment so exorbitant, it is imperative that insurance companies supply these families with supplements and support they need to live relatively normal lives.   A big challenge, and a large task, yes. But with your help, as we work together to accomplish these goals, many lives will be changed and our reward will be in seeing those changes, and knowing that we took one of the most horrifying experiences of our life, and used it to make their lives and experiences much more joyful.    


That is our hope and vision. We invite you to join us.”  


Please visit online at http://www.baileybaioangelfoundation.com to learn more.


Scott and his beautiful family are what is "right" about America. Not only is Scott not afraid to speak up, but he is using the great gifts God gave him to make a difference. Like Sarah Palin, he is a tireless advocate for children with special needs. With conservatives like Scott and Sarah leading the way, we will reclaim America and the great "American Dream." We stand with you, Scott and Sarah, so fight on!