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Apparently Ben Chandler may draw a primary opponent over his refusal to kowtow to ultra-liberal MoveOn.org. Here’s one guy talking about it. He even has a clever little blog poll you can vote on. Personally, I think Kathy Stein would be a great candidate for the 6th District’s Congressional seat.
Meanwhile, Congressman John Yarmuth (D - KY / San Francisco) arrogantly voted no in a resolution which the House passed 341-79 condemning MoveOn’s “Betray Us” ad.
Politico:
Nearly every Democrat representing a competitive district voted with the Republicans on the measure. The one notable exception was freshman Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.), who represents a swing Louisville district and who Republicans have been targeting this election cycle.
We can now officially say that John Yarmuth is among the most liberal 20% of Congress. What an amazing life accomplishment.
September 27, 2007 |
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What the hell is this Ahmadinejad guy talking about? Especially in the last ten to five minutes. (Watch the video on the CSpan site). On one hand, I think what he is saying means absolutely nothing. On the other hand (my good one), I think everything he says is code for “I will destroy you.”
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I think this immigration stuff from Ernie Fletcher is something that could possibly work - politically - simply because of the prevalence of the illegal immigration issue in national television and radio news. The gambling question might in fact be a big question for Kentuckians, but not a whole lot of people watch network local news and learn about the problem. People watch FOX and CNN and whatnot and learn about missing people, car chases, and fires.
Are there any big illegal immigration problems in Kentucky?
September 27, 2007 |
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Davis press release:
Congressman Davis denounced the irresponsible passage of H.R. 976, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (SCHIP) that passed the House today by a vote of 265 to 159.
Congressman Geoff Davis stated, “I want all of my constituents to know that I fully support the responsible reauthorization of the SCHIP program for Kentucky’s children and I am committed to seeing a bill signed into law that will ensure the continuation of their benefits.
“However, the legislation passed today, and the process in which it was brought before the full House, are deplorable and make a mockery of our institution. Today’s legislation, laden with earmarks, potential benefits for illegal immigrants, and containing a massive expansion of government-controlled healthcare, was first shared with my colleagues in the Rules Committee late last night. The 299 pages of legislative text were compiled in closed door negotiations. When the final product was revealed, not even Chairman Dingell or Chairman Pallone could answer questions about its contents. Furthermore, the bill was only debated for one hour on the House floor. In addition, the Democratic leadership prohibited any consideration of amendments, alternatives or substitutes. Beltway politics aside, the American people need to know that this bill is the wrong prescription for children’s healthcare.”
The Democratic leadership’s SCHIP legislation includes:
1) A provision that would make it easier for illegal aliens to receive healthcare benefits - Section 211 of the bill would allow States to disregard the current requirement to review actual identity documents. This provision will make it easier for illegal immigrants to receive SCHIP benefits. This section also increases the opportunity for fraud in the system by legal aliens.
2) Billions of dollars of hidden earmarks – Though the bill has been rubberstamped “Earmark-free” by the House Democratic Leadership, it actually contains billions of dollars of earmarks, funded by hardworking American taxpayers that will never be debated or disclosed. One egregious example is:
§ Section 615 provides a $1.2 billion benefit to the State of Michigan. The provision disregards pension income in government formulas, resulting in higher payments to the State. Because of automaker pension plans, Michigan is the only State that would benefit, according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Congressional Budget Office estimates this earmark will cost $1.2 billion.
3) Democrats have massively and irresponsibly expanded the SCHIP program. This bill dramatically expands the program, increasing federal funding over the next five years. Then, six months into 2012, the bill abruptly cuts SCHIP funding by 80%. That massive cut would reduce funding far below current levels. The legislation represents one massive budget gimmick.
Congressman Geoff Davis supports the responsible reauthorization of SCHIP. He is a co-sponsor of H.R. 3584, The SCHIP Extension Act of 2007, which would extend SCHIP for 18 months and spend $6.5 billion in fiscal year 2008 and $3.6 billion for the six months in fiscal year 2009. H.R. 3584 ensures that children are taken care of, while allowing Congress the time to develop a responsible reauthorization of this important program.
September 26, 2007 |
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You have to check out Senator McConnell’s new video on the SCHIP legislation. It’s also linked on Mitch’s Bluegrass Blog, which is definitely worth checking out.
Money quote:
Incredibly, some would even have adults utilize this program at the expense of the children it was designed to serve.
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The most tumultuous time since WWII may be near, if it’s not already here, and this time the French may actually fight if there is a war. Thank God for Sarkozy. Seriously. That is an instructional statement, not just rhetoric. We need to thank God for all of the world leaders who are willing to stand up to tyranny and pray for them - that they may be safe and maintain the strength to do the important work they do. We definitely need to pray for the good soldiers out there, too, but don’t forget about the elected leaders.
Not everyone is made to be a soldier, but you can still serve your country honorably. You still have duties to adhere to. We have enough capable soldiers and enough equipment to win the war on the battlefield. All we need now is for citizens to let them win it and to fight in the ideological war that is such a huge battle in the overall war.
Edmund Burke said that they only thing necessary for evil to triumph was for good men to do nothing. I will not do nothing.
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I don’t know what Ahmadinejad was talking about today, but Bush made much more sense. When I get full text of his speech, I’ll post all the flowery language Ahmadinejad used to say nothing. Apparently President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran, whose women are the freest in the world, was bored by President Bush’s speech. Cuba’s representative was offended by the truth, which is always funny. Finally, do you think the U.N. is trying to hide something? Somebody is missing from those photos.
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Despite putting a lot of words on his page, Mark Nickolas’ indictment of Louisville Republican Congressional candidate Erwin Roberts was pretty light. Given his cruel and unusual rhetorical abuse of Ernie Fletcher over the last two years, Nickolas failed to bruise Roberts today, and obviously left out Roberts’ many advantages over Yarmuth (D - KY3 / San Francisco).
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I wanted to call special attention to a comment I recently received.
In my meeting with Rep. Yarmuth (D-Ky, 3rd) he said we “needed a change in course” in Iraq and that the Generals “say one thing in front of cameras and after tell the real story of how Iraq is a failure.” To this I replied with a question asking if he is insinuating that our military has no integrity or morals? No answer.. Second question.. what is your course of change? “Well I am not in the position to make such changes.” So I replied with, if you have no plan for change then how can you call for it? Very shortly after our meeting was ended and he did not have the decency to shake our hand or say goodbye. He ducked into his office and his assistant showed us the door. To me this was very disrespectful of Rep. Yarmuth in his treatment of a disabled Iraq/Afghanistan veteran.This is a big part of our problem right now.. it is like the Democrats have turned into that really old couple that every time they go to talk to each other it ends in a fight. Friendly dialog is not a crime last I checked and is actually what a thriving Free Republic is about.
Johnny Waltz
Disabled Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran
September 24, 2007 |
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Germany elected a conservative President, Merkel. France elected a conservative, Sarkozy. The Dutch are closing their prostitution houses. Laziness, Socialism, and other miserable experiments and lifestyles are being rejected by large segments of the world population. Tyranny is being confronted.
These are just a few of the things that I believe are a direct influence of George W. Bush’s leadership of the United States over the past seven years. Not everything has been perfect here domestically, for sure. See issues with Social Security, immigration, etc. However, the world is looking at big, tough ideas now positively that I don’t think would have been considered so thoroughly if we hadn’t voted Bush as our President in the last two elections.
Some may argue correlation and causality here, and that’s fine. I think there is some cause involved. This is why it is so important that we choose our leaders carefully. We should try hard not to get caught up in the moment, and to make sound decisions. A thorough evaluation of the world with Hillary as the U.S President is not initially a pretty picture. The time may be coming, though, where the U.S. needs to look at European experience for guidance.
The Socialist Royal was soundly defeated in France this year. Hopefully next year America will continue to shine in sensibility when rejecting Hillary’s insanity in favor of common sense conservatism.
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The Clintons’ ability to manipulate the media is simply unrivaled. I don’t think they really believe in free press. Check out this story from Stop the ACLU.
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With Admadinejad’s visit today, there was a lot of new coverage of people who are best described simply as “fools.” Fortunately, most Kentuckians are not falling victim to foolishness when it comes to national issues - if this article from the C-J about Senator McConnell’s popularity holding steady is true.
Excerpt:
Ernest Yanarella, a University of Kentucky political science professor, said the poll shows that for McConnell Iraq may not be the political ball-and-chain that doomed some Republicans in the 2006 elections and threatens other GOP lawmakers in next year’s elections.
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2X Iraq vet Michael Strunk, a student at NKU and a friend, is doing what a lot of people think about doing. This is from the C-J this past Sunday.
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Someone needs to end John Yarmuth’s role as one of the crutches upon which the United States Congress continues to hobble.
September 21, 2007 |
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NRCC:
Top 20 Reasons Nancy Pelosi is Afraid to Call Vote to Condemn MoveOn.org
Washington– MoveOn.org has Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats in a state of political paralysis. Either the Speaker stands by MoveOn.org’s treacherous attack against General Petraeus or she is afraid of MoveOn.org’s political wrath. Any way you look at it, it appears that defending a military General with an impeccable record who has dedicated his life to defending America is not a high priority for Nancy Pelosi.
Below are the top 20 reasons why Nancy Pelosi has refused to follow the Democrat-led Senate’s lead in calling a vote to condemn MoveOn.org’s ad:
September 21, 2007 |
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If so, you might want to pay a visit to The Remnant Trust, just across the river from Louisville.
They have many fascinating items, including a very old copy of the Declaration of Independence, first edition Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, et cetera.
Call to arrange viewings. Don’t just show up. You will be able to hold and read the books while there. You will not be limited to just looking at the items as they sit behind glass.
Some items from as far back as the 15th century. This is the 21st century. Think about that.
September 20, 2007 |
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Here is Erwin Roberts in this week’s widely distributed Velocity Weekly news magazine.
Props to John Rott for the awesome photo.
Check out the writeup from Joanna Richards with this link.
Steve Pence says, “He’s really the future of the Republican party in Kentucky.”
Preview:
“I would like to see better enforcement of our immigration laws,” {Erwin} said. “In the education area, I’d like to make sure all the kids in this district, from east to west, have the same opportunities.”
We have a great candidate here, folks. Let’s support him.
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Republicans Can Win On Health Care
In 2008, Republican ideas on healthcare from people like Fred Thompson and Rudy Giuliani - and locally from people like Erwin Roberts - can beat the behemoth and socialist insane Big Brother healthcare plans that Hillary has.
Read the above linked article for some of Rove’s ideas on the matter.
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Without a bit of pressure – indeed, without the appearance of a care in the world – Medhi, described in graphic detail the other half of his ISI cell’s operations: running an organized al Qaeda Rape ring in Samarra. With a modus operandi of breaking into various houses and either raping women on the spot or threatening the family with death while taking their daughter away to become a hostage and a sex slave, Medhi, a self-described homosexual who engaged in intercourse (via rape) with women “because other members of this group” did, confessed to his cell’s penchant for abducting girls and “holding them [hostage] just for their pleasure.” Most recently, he said, he had taken part in the rape, kidnapping, and/or killing of five women, three of whom were supposedly still alive.
This is where consistent legitimate law and order steps in.
Read on . . .
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This was in the WSJ two days ago:
Louisville’s past was built on race horses, bourbon and baseball bats, but the city is staking its future on Somali Bantu and other immigrants flocking here from across the globe. As neighbors like Nashville join a national wave of cities drafting ordinances designed to repel many foreigners, Louisville’s business and political leadership is working aggressively to absorb immigrants.
Read on . . .
It may not be a city which champions “legal immigration” so much as it strives to be a place which welcomes refugees from war-torn nations. Nonetheless, when you break down the process by which these refugees are being integrated into the city, I think it sets a good example of how immigration is supposed to look - at least partially.
