JellyBelly,myDad

Today,22 years ago I lost one of the most important people in my life,my Dad.My Dad was not only a great man,but an honest man.He was by no means a large man in stature,but in my eyes he was bigger than life.There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for me,and I knew he would always be there.He had an answer for everything, and when I would doubt him,he would say,"I am your Father, why would I lie to you"?As a teenager, you think you know everything, and that your parents are just blowing steam, but we don't take in account the life experiences they have lived.I think I am the person today,because of my Dad. My out spoken self, love of family and Country.When I was a teenager, Jimmy Carter was president.How my Father despised this man, for what he was doing to the Country.How he felt he was running the Country into the ground.Unemployment and interest rates were rising.The sparkle and the moral of the American people was fading.Then Ronald Reagan appeared.My Father would tell me," he is going to be a great man,watch and see." I think the reason why my Father liked Reagan, because he showed strength, not the weakness Carter portrayed. My Father was a man with a large heart and a passion for what he believed. He taught me to stand up for what I thought was right,be proud of who I am, and treat people with respect. I feel today our Country is heading down the wrong path, and I feel compelled to speak to anyone who would listen. There are alot of people just like me out there, trying to get our voices heard, we are the new grassroots.The media and the left want to dismiss us, but that's ok, because we are not going away. We just got started.Ronald Reagan spoke on July 17,1980,and today July17,2009 his words speak volumes.He said " work and family are the center of our lives; the foundation of our dignity as a free people. When we deprive people of what they have earned, or take away their job, we destroy their dignity and undermine their families. We cannot support our families unless there are jobs; and we cannot have jobs unless people have both money to invest and faith to invest." This is what the government will do to America if the health-care, and energy bill get passed.They will destroy the family unit as we know it.The media should be reporting the truth of what the real consequence will be if these bills are passed.They are picking what they want to report.When the Congress and the Senate are shoving this health care and energy bills down our throats,where is the reporting? These bills will effect every single person in this Country, but no reporting. Why? They should be going over the pros and cons of each. So the only logical reason for this non coverage is, these bills are bad for America.When they pass through both houses, we will find out what really is in store for us.Is this the transparency that we heard so much about? Just asking. I have always loved my Country, and proud to be an American, but in July of 2001 my eyes were awaken. I took my niece to New York, where we visited Ellis Island. I was excited to walk through the same hallways my Grandfather walked, too come to this great Country.I heard the stories of how all immigrants were treated,like second hand citizens. I cried throughout the whole tour,seeing the pictures,reading the stories.My father always told me stories about the struggle of my Grandfather coming to America.I took it all for granted, until that day,July 2001.I realized what my Grandfather went through, to have a better life. He heard how great America was, and he wanted it for himself. He didn't come here for a handout,he came here for a better life.My Grandfather worked hard,fell in love,got married.He opened a grocery store, a store he had and ran for 60 years.He was the American dream.He believed in this Country, and he knew hard work pays off.We all take for granted what a great Country this is.Most of us haven't struggled for much in our life, matter of fact, its been handed to us. I am not talking handouts, I am talking about being born into a free society.That day, it hit home to me. I would now understand why my Father would keep telling me my Grandfathers story.He wanted to instill in me,hard work pays off,be proud of your Country, but more importantly,be proud of yourself.Now we live in a society where they promote welfare, but not hard work.The media shuns people who say they pay enough taxes, but promotes politicians who turn their backs on their constituents.My Father is no longer here, but if he was here.He would be saddened by the direction we are heading, but hopeful that the spirit of Americans would take their Country back,the same Country that my Grandfather struggled to get to over 100 years ago.

What Justice?

Its another day, and I am shaking my head like,what the heck are they thinking in Washington? But that's it, they are not thinking.Eric Holder, our Attorney General,very educated man,but apparently he wants to be more political, than uphold the law. Remember the law? The job he was hired to do.I know he was appointed by the President,but his job is to uphold the law,and not politicize the office.Eric Holder was involved with 2 controversial pardons with then President Clinton.The first one is with Marc Rich.He was charged with 51 counts of tax fraud,evading $48 million in taxes,as well as running illegal oil deals with Iran during the hostage crisis in 1979-1980.But I guess if you have enough money, as Marc Rich does,you can buy a pardon.Well he does, and he did.His wife Denise,with his money was one of President Clintons biggest fundraisers. And who do you think that financed majority of the Clinton library? You got it,Denise Rich so her husband could come back to America,Oh, I didn't tell you, he took off to Switzerland, and waited for the T's to be crossed, and the I's dotted.I guess its nice to have friends in very high places.The second one is quite disturbing.President Clinton pardoned 16 from the Puerto Rican FALN Terrorist group.This group was responsible for over 120 bomb attacks on U.S. targets from 1974-1983.The FBI,prosecutors, and other law enforcement officials were against this pardon, but Eric Holder rebuffed them. He choose not to uphold the law, or listen to others in authority, but instead oks the pardon for someones political gain. Who you ask, because Clinton was leaving? Well Hillary was going to run for Senator of New York and she wanted the Hispanic vote.So I guess by this logic,votes rule over the safety of Americans.Now fast forward to November 2008, election day. The Black Panthers were at a voting precinct in Philadelphia intimidating voters to vote for Obama.Charges were made in November, now this new administration under the direction of Eric Holder, choose to drop those charges.But now the Black Panthers are restricted from going to that precinct again in the next election.Wow, instead of jail time, they are slapped on the wrist.But you might ask yourself, does Eric Holder go after anyone? Sure, ever hear of Sheriff Joe Arpaio? He is from Maricopa County in Arizona.He is doing his job, along with his deputies, by arresting illegals coming into the United States illegally from Mexico through Arizona. He also is raiding places were illegals are housed. But Eric Holder has the whole justice department after Sheriff Arpaio saying he violated their rights? What rights? It seems we the law abiding citizens are ones whos rights are being being violated.Well the cherry on top of this story is that Eric Holder is now going after Vice President Cheney.There are investigating if Cheney had secret meetings to do with the Taliban and Al Qaeda. You know the groups that want to kill us, but I guess this is the the new m.o., its ok to bring harm to Americans, because we won't charge you, and we will look the other way. But if you are someone who tries to keep America safe, you are charged.Does this make sense? Of course not, but I guess being Attorney General of the Unites States you can pick and choose the bad guys over the good guys.So much for upholding the rule of law. But what else is new, everyday our President, the Senate and the Congress are shredding the Constitution. So why should we be surprised?

Who is looking out for us??

Today the Obama administration announced that terror suspects tried before the Military Commissions can claim some constitutional rights, including protection against evidence obtained through coercion.Are you friggin kidding me? Where in the Constitution does it say, terrorist have rights?What about my rights? Yes, mine. Today politicians are more concerned about a group of terrorist that want to kill us, then the rights of Americans under the Constitution.They are not worried about offending us, the voters,but offending the terrorist.When politicians are elected, they ALL took an oath, and they swore to support and defend the Constitution of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA against all enemies foreign and domestic. Those are the key words:SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION.So my question is, why isn't anyone holding these politicians to it? Maybe their fingers were crossed, and so it didn't count.Yeah, your right its not funny, but they act like kids,who are playing with monopoly money.The trouble is, its our money,our grand children's money, and their grand children's money.They are buying banks,auto makers and ,insurance companies.They are shoving their energy and health-care bill down our throats. And lets not forget about the more than 30 czars that have been appointed, not nominated. Without realizing the consequences of their actions.Because inside all those pretty bills wrapped nicely are presents for politicians who were elected to represent us, but who are selling us out.House Majority Leader,StenyHoyer (D-MD) said Tuesday"that the health-care bill now pending in Congress would garner very few votes if lawmakers actually HAD TO READ the entire bill before voting on it".If you don't want to read the Bills, find another profession. The Declaration of Independence guarantees all of us:LIFE,LIBERTY AND PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. So between the White House,Congress and the Senate with their UNCONSTITUTIONAL acts, they are infringing on all our rights.Where is the ACLU,too busy worried that Abdul rights were violated?

Happy Birthday America!

Today is not only the 4th of July, it is Independence Day. It is a day we often take for granted.Most people today are thinking about barbeque's, and fireworks. But its more than that.On July 4th, 233 years ago, 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence, and a Nation was born.Our Founding Fathers are probably turning in their graves today, watching how our Constitution is being shredded.When our politicians are elected, they take an oath,to protect and defend the Constitution.Where are those politicians today? I am talking ALL politicians, both Republicans and Democrats.We have some politicians today shredding the Constitution, and the others standing by. How do they stand by and let this happen to the greatest country in the world? Where is the outrage?When did people in Government start thinking that we work for them, sorry, its the other way around. You work for us.The Founders carefully integrated the three branches:EXECUTIVE,LEGISLATIVE,JUDICIAL so that each one was coordinated with the others and could not function independently of them.So tell me how we have over 20 czars?Who do they answer too?Not the Senate or Congress, but just to the President. This is Unconstitutional! There is a reason checks and balances were put in place.Where is the outcry from our politicians? More importantly, where is the outrage from my fellow Americans?Our Founders believed that using government to protect equal rights,not to provide equal things. Where in the Constitution does it say that government must provide health care for all, especially the poor? What it does say"under no circumstances is the federal government to become involved in public welfare.The Founders felt it would corrupt the government and the poor.NO Constitution authority exists for the federal government to participate in charity or welfare"So again I ask you, where in the Constitution does it say the government must provide health care, and I MUST take it? I'll tell you, nowhere.Yesterday, they said the Senate has attached to the health care bill, you must accept health care, or be fined $1,000.00.Well I like them to try to force this UNCONSTITUTIONAL bill on me, because I am NOT paying it.The Constitution says I have the right to make personal choices,and my choice is not to take part in their health care catastrophe. The Founders believed in the Four Laws of economic Freedom, one in particular is interesting: The Freedom To Fail.So why are we saving banks,insurance companies and auto makers?The Founders also warned that the only way for a nation to prosper was to have equal protection of "rights,"and not allow the government to get involved in trying to provide equal distribution of "things." They also warned against the pooling of property as advocated by the proponents of communism. Samuel Adams said they had done everything possible to make the ideas of socialism and communism unconstitutional.So why did we pick and choose certain dealerships to close? Again unconstitutional.They didn't have the option of "Freedom to Fail, the government took it from them.Now this Cap and Trade bill is headed for the Senate.This bill if passed will change our lives forever, and not for the better. First our utility bills will go up from $2,000-$4,000 per household, per year. That isn't the worst. The government wants to regulate what kind of windows,toilets, heaters, air conditioners and so on. You don't have a choice here, this is what they are trying to mandate on you, in other words,force on you.I don't think the Founders would be very happy today with the politicians in Washington,I think they would be ashamed and saddened.Wake up America, before our great country we all know as America is gone.Start getting involved. Call your politicians and let them know how dissatisfied you are with their representation.Stand up and be heard.Let them know, we won't take it anymore!