Another Brick in the Wall

Earlier today I read a story on Drudge that appeared in the New York Times. The story is about the latest illegal immigration protest. But it is not what you think. Read on:

Advocates of tougher border security have sent thousands of bricks to Senate and House offices in recent weeks to make a none-too-subtle point with lawmakers about where many of their constituents come down on emerging immigration bills.

Leaders of the campaign, which has delivered an estimated 10,000 bricks since it began in April, said they had hit on the idea as a way to emphasize the benefits of a fence along the border with Mexico.

In an age when professionally planned lobbying campaigns have long since overwhelmed spontaneous grass-roots pressure, organizers of the brick brigade said they also saw an opportunity to deliver a missive not easily discarded.

“E-mails are so common now,” said Kirsten Heffron, a Virginian who is helping coordinate the effort. “It is really easy for the office to say duly noted, hit delete and never think about it again.”

If you would like to show your Congressman your support for the wall feel free to send a brick.

If you would like to find out more go to send-a-brick.com

Support the Troops

This memorial day weekend we take the time to remember those who have given their lives in service to our country. Not only those who have died, but those who choose to fight for the freedom of all people. There are many ways that we can show our appreciation and support. One simple way is to adopt a solider in prayer.

At presidentialprayerteam.org you can sign up to pray for one of our troop members. Also if you know someone in the service you would like prayer for you can sign them up too.

Another way you can help support our troops is send a solider a care package. Thanks to Treats for Troops you do not have to know someone in the service in order to send a package. Treats for Troops matches people with troops currently serving abroad. To find out more go to their website at treatsfortroops.com

Don’t forget to show your true colors by flying a flag.

Softball Success!

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Thank you to all of you that were able to come out to the First Annual YR Softball Game on Saturday. It was a huge success and I was genuinely humbled by the number of participants and attendees of the games. If you missed the game on Saturday, don’t worry, rumor is that we will be playing another game at our annual picnic in July- so keep those gloves handy.

The YRs had a great day of food, fun and fellowship. If you don’t believe me- check out these pictures!

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To see all the YRs photos please click on the photos link.

Keep11th commandment

I was disturbed the other day when I heard that Jeb broke the 11th Commandment- “Thou shalt not speak ill of another Republican” when he publicly stated that Katherine Harris could not win the Senate race. While he was blunt and spoke what is on the minds of many Republicans these days- I felt his comments were inappropriate. It was neither the time nor the place for such a discussion.

It would have been far better for him to use a little tact by setting up a time to speak to her privately on the matter. The press is already giving her such a time- Republicans should not be piling on.

As a result of this incident, Katherine Harris was on Sean Hannity the other day. When he questioned her about the incident, she was very gracious commenting that she felt no ill will toward him. She stated unequivocally that she saw her chances of winning were great and that she welcomed his support. And she believed in the end she would have it.

As Republicans we need to stand behind our candidates running for office. Our own Lincoln stated time and time again: “A house divided against itselff cannot stand.” As of now there is only one Republican seeking this Senate seat. For good or bad we should be with her till the end.

Professor Plays Race Card

Yesterday, in my Mass Media & Politics class we were discussing the illegal immigrant march in the streets of Orlando when I spoke up and said that illegals were just that lawbreakers and they should be deported. My teacher, J. Kendall then began with his typical liberal rhetoric- “they are victims of circumstance and we should feel sorry for them”… etc.

He not only villified me for my beliefs but at the end of the discussion- he said that people who do not think they should be given citizenship are nothing by racists. I couldn’t believe my ears! He had just called me a racist. By the time that I had figured it out- he had moved on to the next topic.

Liberals!, using the same tired playbook, if you can’t beat em’ play the race card.

Everyone Should See This

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Earlier tonight, my husband and I went to see the movie United 93. I have to tell you I was not prepared for this movie. This movie grabs at your insides and tears them out. It is the most emotionally moving picture that I have seen since The Passion of the Christ. Not that I am comparing them in any way except that the way it made me feel when I left the theatre. And apparently I was not alone. Everyone in the theatre was silent as the credits went up. No one said a word as they walked out the door. But I saw a lot of red swollen eyes and large lumps in people’s throats.

While I do not want to give away too much of the movie- I will tell you that the director use of jarring camera angles and point of view shots put me and everyone else in the audience on that plane. It was very disturbing in a Hitchcockian kind of way. This movie is not for the faint of heart or children. But every able bodied American should see this film and thank God that we have soldiers willing to take our place and fight for the freedom of all Americans.

If anyone asks you “Why we are fighting this war ?” Tell them to go see United 93 then get back with you.

Overheard

I was in the lunch room the other day at school when I heard a student explaining his political views. First, he stated I am not a Republican or a Democrat. Immediately, I thought to myself- “Please don’t say you’re a moderate.” The next thing that came out of his mouth was shocking. He said, “I am a captialist.” He went on to explain how he was a strict captailist. Stating, “I am a captialist, but I am not conversative. I am a captialist, but not liberal.” He further explained his views on business and the economy- and how he felt that he was a man without a party. I was sad. Sad to hear that he didn’t think conseratives were pro-captialists.

But it is understandable when you see what has been going on in the Senate this week with “Big Oil”. Liberals made a push for the Windfall Profits Tax again- and many conservatives are ready to latch onto it. This is a dangerous idea. it almost reminds me of Marxism- punishing companies for doing well. Especially when there are many pro-capital solutions to the problem.

First of all, we haven’t had a new refinery in this country in over 35 years. And some of the ones that we do have are now shut down. A pro-capitalist would push for new refinining capabilities to increase oil production.

Second, a pro-capitalist would be for drilling in ANWAR and exploring other places for new sources of oil. Yet, liberals have stopped this exploration at every turn saying it causes environmental damage.

Third, a pro-capitalist would ease restrictions on special enviromentally friendly blends and lower taxes. Lower taxes? you ask. I heard this bit of trivia the other day. The gas companies make about 9¢ profit on each gallon of gasoline, while the government makes 50¢-65¢ on each gallon. Of course that is just the feds. That doesn’t include state, local and sales tax.

Now that is outrageous. Isn’t it about time that we do something about the windfall profits of the government?

Let’s take back our party and those people who consider themselves pro-capitalists.