Browsing Archive: February, 2009
To: Our Sheepdog, Our Cops
From: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
I've got something I need to say to you, and all of your magnificent 'sheepdog' comrades, and it comes from the heart...
Thirty-two years ago, I was a twenty year old buck sergeant in the 82d Airborne Division, spending over half my time on deployment, leaving behind a young wife and two little babies.
Twenty-two years ago I was a company commander in Panama, leaving a wife and three little boys back at home.
Twelve year... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael W. on Friday, February 13, 2009,
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Politics
Reject bailing out irresponsibility - From a Barrington, Illinois Resident
From the Daily Herald - Published: 2/10/2009 12:03 AM
President Obama, you said we must all be responsible. But when a state, for example California, overspends and overpromises itself into a huge hole and then runs to D.C. for a bailout, is that responsible? Surely all the big-spenders will get in line demanding a piece of the action if this is done.
At the same time the productive businesses and families who actuall... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael W. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009,
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Politics
This has been a big news week for politics! So much, I was having a hard time keeping up, and I do apologize for that.
In a little less than three-weeks, I have seen nothing but disaster after disaster, after disaster for our newly elected President and his Administration.
DISASTER 1 (Stimulus): Anytime, any, politician from either political party, starts shouting that "we need to hurry up!" "We must not wait!" "We have to move quickly!" "We need immediate action!" "If we don't take acti... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael W. on Monday, February 9, 2009,
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Politics
Here is a copy of emails I sent to Senators Specter, Collins, and Snowe regarding S.1 "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act"
Senator Snowe (Collins and Specter),
I am very disheartened to hear of your support of S.1 "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act". This Bill is on track to bankrupt the United States Government, and generations of Americans to come, with it's big government spending.
I beg of you to look back at our history as American's, to find that big "so-called" stimulus pl... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael W. on Saturday, February 7, 2009,
Senator Durbin,
As your constituent of the State of Illinois, I am writing to respectfully request you vote to oppose S.1 "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" as well as any and all future Bills that promote "Big Government" wastefull spending of taxpayer money. I believe this Bill is not a Bill of "Stimulus," but a Bill to expand the United States Government and it's obvious encroachment of it's citizen's Unablienable Rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
I ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael W. on Saturday, February 7, 2009,
In :
Politics
Here is a copy of a letter to one of my Illinois Senators, Roland Burris (D-IL). We must keep on our elected officials!
Senator Burris,
As your constituent of the State of Illinois, I am writing to respectfully request you vote to oppose S.1 "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009" as well as any and all future Bills that promote "Big Government" wastefull spending of taxpayer money. I believe this Bill is not a Bill of "Stimulus," but a Bill to expand the United States Government and... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael W. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009,
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Politics
I recently sent Senator Durbin an email, requesting he oppose the confirmation of Eric Holder for US Attorney General. Senator Durbin, responded to my email as I would have expected! Here is Senator Durbin's response:
"Thank you for contacting me about the nomination of Eric Holder to be Attorney General. I appreciate hearing from you.
Over the last eight years, the Department of Justice has garnered a reputation for placing political interests above principle. At this time in our nati... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael W. on Tuesday, February 3, 2009,
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Politics
Now, there was some inquiry as to who the "Norman Thomas" was that Ronald Reagan referred to in his speech against socialized medicine. I guess, I should have clarified this in my personal weekly editorial and earlier blog.
Reagan starts of this speech by describing Norman Thomas, "Now back in 1927 an American socialist, Norman Thomas, six times candidate for president on the Socialist Party ticket, said the American people would never vote for socialism. But he said under the name of liberal... Continue reading ...
Posted by Michael W. on Monday, February 2, 2009,
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Politics
As President Reagan said, “we are a nation that has a government, not the other way around" And with that, it is the responsibilty of the United States Governement to defend, protect, and preserve your Unalienable Right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, with minimal government intrusions. It is your responsibility to do with your Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness as you wish!
I believe we have a gerneration, or more, of people in the United States and around the world... Continue reading ...
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