American Thinker: DHS, 'Rightwing Extremism' and Information Warfare:
By Lance Fairchok
The Homeland Security Assessment targeting mainstream conservatism was amateurish, poorly written and its logic absurdly shallow. It's a shot across the bow in the unfolding information warfare."
Saturday, April 18, 2009
American Thinker Blog: Barney's Bad Idea
American Thinker Blog: Barney's Bad Idea: "Barney's Bad Idea
Joseph Smith
Barney Frank’s proposal for the Federal government (you and me) to insure municipal bonds is no less than astounding, as you will see from the first and last paragraphs of a column in today's today’s Wall Street Journal:"
Joseph Smith
Barney Frank’s proposal for the Federal government (you and me) to insure municipal bonds is no less than astounding, as you will see from the first and last paragraphs of a column in today's today’s Wall Street Journal:"
Thursday, April 16, 2009
CNSNews.com - Georgetown Says It Covered Over Name of Jesus to Comply With White House Request
CNSNews.com - Georgetown Says It Covered Over Name of Jesus to Comply With White House Request:
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
By Edwin Mora
Photo of Gaston Hall stage that shows symbol 'IHS' that was covered up during President Obama's speech to accommodate a White House request. (Wikimedia photo)
(CNSNews.com) - Georgetown University says it covered over the monogram “IHS”--symbolizing the name of Jesus Christ—because it was inscribed on a pediment on the stage where President Obama spoke at the university on Tuesday and the White House had asked Georgetown to cover up all signs and symbols there."
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
By Edwin Mora
Photo of Gaston Hall stage that shows symbol 'IHS' that was covered up during President Obama's speech to accommodate a White House request. (Wikimedia photo)
(CNSNews.com) - Georgetown University says it covered over the monogram “IHS”--symbolizing the name of Jesus Christ—because it was inscribed on a pediment on the stage where President Obama spoke at the university on Tuesday and the White House had asked Georgetown to cover up all signs and symbols there."
American Thinker: Tea Parties about Far More than Taxes
American Thinker: Tea Parties about Far More than Taxes:
By Kyle-Anne Shiver
Many writers have dubbed the Tax Day Tea Parties as inconsequential, a fad that will die quickly, and of foolish origins that have nothing to do with the American patriots of revolutionary days. Patriots dumped a ship full of tea into Boston Harbor, these folks contend, to protest one thing: taxation without representation. We modern patriots have representation and are therefore insane to protest, or so this line of argument goes."
By Kyle-Anne Shiver
Many writers have dubbed the Tax Day Tea Parties as inconsequential, a fad that will die quickly, and of foolish origins that have nothing to do with the American patriots of revolutionary days. Patriots dumped a ship full of tea into Boston Harbor, these folks contend, to protest one thing: taxation without representation. We modern patriots have representation and are therefore insane to protest, or so this line of argument goes."
American Thinker: Enemy of the State?
American Thinker: Enemy of the State?:
"Enemy of the State?
By Pamela Meister
According to the notorious recent government report, I am a 'radical right wing extremist.'
If you didn't vote for Barack Obama, if you're unhappy with our tanking economy and the government's complicity in said tanking, or perhaps more odiously, you are a war veteran - you are, for all intents and purposes, an enemy of the state, subject to surveillance by law enforcement and security officials, who have been officially advised of the danger you represent."
"Enemy of the State?
By Pamela Meister
According to the notorious recent government report, I am a 'radical right wing extremist.'
If you didn't vote for Barack Obama, if you're unhappy with our tanking economy and the government's complicity in said tanking, or perhaps more odiously, you are a war veteran - you are, for all intents and purposes, an enemy of the state, subject to surveillance by law enforcement and security officials, who have been officially advised of the danger you represent."
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
A Matter of Extremes? (Editorial)
This week, news organizations, bloggers and columnists have reacted strongly to the recent release of information from the Department of Homeland Security regarding "right-wing extremists."
Sent to police departments, the bulk of the actual 9-page report describes right-wing militia, white supremacists, disgruntled military veterans and others who may be motivated to act with violence in reaction to political and economic factors. The actions of Timothy McVeigh (for example) are representative of DHS concerns.
The angst expressed by some news media outlets seems to stem from two main ideas:
1. Right-wing focus.
The report focuses on right-wing extremists, not left-wing. However, a similar report was issued by DHS in January (available here) that focuses on left-wing extremists.
2. Definitions.
"Right wing extremism" is defined in a footnote of the report. These groups are defined as:
- adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups)
- those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government
authority
- groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration
Taken out of context, this definition might suggest that the Texas governor and the Catholic Church pose domestic threats. (Texas for their 10th Amendment affirmations, and the Catholic church for its anti-abortion stance.) Was that the intent of this document? I seriously doubt it.
An important question to ask might be: what is to be gained by promoting the report's footnote (and DHS) as anti-American-citizen? or anti-Constitution? who benefits?
We, as a nation, have enough problems without creating new ones.
Today, thousands of mainstream Americans will be participating in Tea Parties across the country. It has been suggested that the release of this report was a "warning shot across the bow" in response to these gatherings.
The actual report does not, in any way, suggest that all conservatives are extremists.
Let's pray that the Tea Parties proceed peacefully, that the President and Congress listen and take today's opinions into account - and, above all, pray that we - as a people - take good care of the blessings of liberty.
Sent to police departments, the bulk of the actual 9-page report describes right-wing militia, white supremacists, disgruntled military veterans and others who may be motivated to act with violence in reaction to political and economic factors. The actions of Timothy McVeigh (for example) are representative of DHS concerns.
The angst expressed by some news media outlets seems to stem from two main ideas:
1. Right-wing focus.
The report focuses on right-wing extremists, not left-wing. However, a similar report was issued by DHS in January (available here) that focuses on left-wing extremists.
2. Definitions.
"Right wing extremism" is defined in a footnote of the report. These groups are defined as:
- adherents that are primarily hate-oriented (based on hatred of particular religious, racial or ethnic groups)
- those that are mainly antigovernment, rejecting federal authority in favor of state or local authority, or rejecting government
authority
- groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration
Taken out of context, this definition might suggest that the Texas governor and the Catholic Church pose domestic threats. (Texas for their 10th Amendment affirmations, and the Catholic church for its anti-abortion stance.) Was that the intent of this document? I seriously doubt it.
An important question to ask might be: what is to be gained by promoting the report's footnote (and DHS) as anti-American-citizen? or anti-Constitution? who benefits?
We, as a nation, have enough problems without creating new ones.
Today, thousands of mainstream Americans will be participating in Tea Parties across the country. It has been suggested that the release of this report was a "warning shot across the bow" in response to these gatherings.
The actual report does not, in any way, suggest that all conservatives are extremists.
Let's pray that the Tea Parties proceed peacefully, that the President and Congress listen and take today's opinions into account - and, above all, pray that we - as a people - take good care of the blessings of liberty.
Tax Day
It's tax day and for many of us it means different things.....
If you got a refund, good for you! Remember this however as it may never happen again......
If you had to pay above the ridiculous amount already taken from your paycheck, get used to it......
If you, like I am, are tired of the government telling us what's good for us and paying for it with our money and not asking....
Then I encourage you to go to this link http://www.makepeacetotalpackage.com/4-14-09-petition/ and sign the petition. The gentleman behind this is one of the countries best copywriters and he knows how to get his message across. He is also working with a client of his to make Congress know that we are not sheeple and we will not sit quietly while they run this country in the tank!
If you got a refund, good for you! Remember this however as it may never happen again......
If you had to pay above the ridiculous amount already taken from your paycheck, get used to it......
If you, like I am, are tired of the government telling us what's good for us and paying for it with our money and not asking....
Then I encourage you to go to this link http://www.makepeacetotalpackage.com/4-14-09-petition/ and sign the petition. The gentleman behind this is one of the countries best copywriters and he knows how to get his message across. He is also working with a client of his to make Congress know that we are not sheeple and we will not sit quietly while they run this country in the tank!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Federal agency warns of radicals on right - Washington Times
"The Department of Homeland Security is warning law enforcement officials about a rise in 'rightwing extremist activity,' saying the economic recession, the election of America's first black president and the return of a few disgruntled war veterans could swell the ranks of white-power militias."
Read more - Washington Times
read 9-page report sent to police
Read more - Washington Times
read 9-page report sent to police
States Rights - 10th Amendment
"AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states’ rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.”
Read more
Full text of resolution HERE
“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.”
Read more
Full text of resolution HERE
Thousands of dolphins block Somali pirates
Thousands of dolphins blocked the suspected Somali pirate ships when they were trying to attack Chinese merchant ships passing the Gulf of Aden, the China Radio International reported on Monday.
The Chinese merchant ships escorted by a China's fleet sailed on the Gulf of Aden when they met some suspected pirate ships. Thousands of dolphins suddenly leaped out of water between pirates and merchants when the pirate ships headed for the China's.
Read more
The Chinese merchant ships escorted by a China's fleet sailed on the Gulf of Aden when they met some suspected pirate ships. Thousands of dolphins suddenly leaped out of water between pirates and merchants when the pirate ships headed for the China's.
Read more
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tea Party Talking Points | The Foundry
read more Tea Party Talking Points
DON’T BORROW, SPEND, AND TAX AWAY OUR FUTURE
"The President’s Plan Blames Bush: President Obama correctly points out that he inherited a projected $1.2 trillion deficit in 2009 from President Bush and a Democratic Congress. However, his budget adds an additional $659 billion to that deficit, pushing it above $1.8 trillion. Although Obama has pledged to reduce the budget deficit to approximately $600 billion by 2012, that would still be $150 billion above pre-recession levels. Quadrupling the deficit and then cutting it in half is not “change.”
Sunday, April 12, 2009
This Easter, Smaller Percentage of Americans Are Christian
This Easter, Smaller Percentage of Americans Are Christian: "The United States remains a dominantly Christian nation. More than three-quarters of all Americans identify as Christian. And the vast majority of those who identify with any religion say they are Christian in some form or another."
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