Robin of Berkeley has another insightful article at American Thinker. She had a hard time pinpointing what she was experiencing after the health care legislation passed. Now, she realizes that it's similar to the trauma she felt after being dehumanized by a mugger, years ago.
"When I see what Obama is doing to this country, how he is treating its citizens, I'm reminded of the man who mugged me. I think that both are constitutionally incapable of seeing our humanity. And each day that Obama is in office, he communicates this same deadly message to the masses -- that opponents are not human."
As one of her commenters remarks, as a nation we are enduring a "Blitzkrieg of Change".
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Today's Moment of Optimism
The mainstream media would like us to believe that Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Bobby Jindal or Jim Thune are the future of the Republican Party. Of course, it's in the MSM's best interest to ensure that a boring, milquetoast guy like one of these is the next GOP presidential nominee.
One thing this healthcare battle has done is bring out the fighters in the party. Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman, Paul Ryan, Tom Coburn, John Boehner, and others, have been fighting throughout this battle, not because they believe it's in the best interest of their own political future, but because they believe it's in the best interest of our country's future.
The MSM can try to tell us who to vote for, but we've been able to see for ourselves who the best leaders would be. They can try to say that Radar O'Reilly is the most dependable guy to lead us into battle, but, no thanks, I'll choose John Wayne.
One thing this healthcare battle has done is bring out the fighters in the party. Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman, Paul Ryan, Tom Coburn, John Boehner, and others, have been fighting throughout this battle, not because they believe it's in the best interest of their own political future, but because they believe it's in the best interest of our country's future.
The MSM can try to tell us who to vote for, but we've been able to see for ourselves who the best leaders would be. They can try to say that Radar O'Reilly is the most dependable guy to lead us into battle, but, no thanks, I'll choose John Wayne.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Everything's Going To Be Okay
Today, the day after the health care vote, I'm feeling much more optimistic than I felt the day after Obama's election in 2008.
1. God is in control. Whatever happens, it will serve His purposes.
2. I'm staying away from TV news indefinitely. I can't tolerate the idea of watching a gloating Pelosi. (Band name idea - The Gloating Pelosis)
3. I love the idea of a constitutional amendment to repeal health care. I think there is plenty of grassroots energy to get people to vote in conservative representatives in their state governments, who could then force a constitutional convention. The more people focus on conservative leaders at the local level, the better. The media won't have as much influence on local elections. Average Joe might think that republicans/conservatives are uncaring on some abstract level, but he knows that Dan down the street is a decent, common sense guy who takes care of his family and coaches little league. The more people who get engaged in the election process at a local level, the better.
The important thing is to focus the grassroots energy early.
4. I was about the 300th facebook fan of Bart Stupak's opponent, Dan Benishek, last night. It was fun watching his fan numbers swell during the course of the evening. People want a scapegoat for their anger. By his grandstanding and the cheap selling of his vote, Bart Stupak became the guy. Checking the fan numbers at his facebook page and reading the comments there is a quick pick-me-up.
5. The name, Bart Stupak. The possibilities are endless. (Generally, I don't condone teasing someone, especially based on something he doesn't have control over, like his name, but, Stupak is as Stupak does.)
1. God is in control. Whatever happens, it will serve His purposes.
2. I'm staying away from TV news indefinitely. I can't tolerate the idea of watching a gloating Pelosi. (Band name idea - The Gloating Pelosis)
3. I love the idea of a constitutional amendment to repeal health care. I think there is plenty of grassroots energy to get people to vote in conservative representatives in their state governments, who could then force a constitutional convention. The more people focus on conservative leaders at the local level, the better. The media won't have as much influence on local elections. Average Joe might think that republicans/conservatives are uncaring on some abstract level, but he knows that Dan down the street is a decent, common sense guy who takes care of his family and coaches little league. The more people who get engaged in the election process at a local level, the better.
The important thing is to focus the grassroots energy early.
4. I was about the 300th facebook fan of Bart Stupak's opponent, Dan Benishek, last night. It was fun watching his fan numbers swell during the course of the evening. People want a scapegoat for their anger. By his grandstanding and the cheap selling of his vote, Bart Stupak became the guy. Checking the fan numbers at his facebook page and reading the comments there is a quick pick-me-up.
5. The name, Bart Stupak. The possibilities are endless. (Generally, I don't condone teasing someone, especially based on something he doesn't have control over, like his name, but, Stupak is as Stupak does.)
Thursday, March 4, 2010
You Mean, Obama Didn't Mean It When He Said It?
I just want to quickly highlight Althouse's post showcasing what Obama has said in the past about reconciliation in the Senate, even regarding health care.
I know Rush and many others have also been bringing up these quotes. I wish we could depend on the mainstream media to mention them. Sigh.
I know Rush and many others have also been bringing up these quotes. I wish we could depend on the mainstream media to mention them. Sigh.
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