Ronald Reagan Speaks Out Against Socialized Medicine

Check out this speech by Ronald Reagan from 1961.

Town Hall Meetings

News Article

Another town hall meeting was "hijacked" by ranting hate mongers in Georgia. Its funny how when people agree with the Democratic majority its the "will of the people" but when they disagree it is simply racist, bigoted, and more importantly not the real voice of the people.

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The Honeymoon Is Over Baby

According to the Daily Presidential Tracking Poll of Rasmussen Reports, more Americans strongly disapprove of President Barack Obama than strongly approve as of August 9, 2009. According to the poll (an average of 1,500 likely voters with a +/- 3 percent magargin) 31% strongly approve of President Obama's job, while 39% strongly disapprove. Overall, President Obama has total approval rating of just 50% - down 15% from when he first took office six months ago.

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/obama_approval_index_history

Dear Madame Speaker

Hon. Nancy Pelosi
United States House of Representatives
Office of the Speaker
H-232, U.S. Capitol
Washington, DC 20515

8 August 2009

RE: The Republican "Mob"

Dear Madame Speaker,

I am outraged. I am saddened. I am hurt. I am ashamed. I am fed up with the name calling and "blame-game" tactics going on in Washington. I am a Republican. I have been for the last four years since I registered following my 18th birthday. I am a Republican not because it may seem like the cool thing to do, or because I want to play rebel, but because of my principles. I am a hardworking American. I was a hardworking student. I pay my taxes. I obey the laws of my country. I honor and deeply admire those who serve. Yet, the rhetoric coming from Washington has finally led me to be thoroughly angry with this nations leadership.

The recent accusations from the Democratic Party, the Democratic Congressional leadership, and the Democratic Administration has first and foremost offended me. I have attended some town halls, and some tea party rallies, and wrote to my congressmen, and made the phone calls. I have participated in engagement activities and read the news. I am an engaged citizen and I have obeyed every civil and moral law while doing so. Yet, I am, simply as a Republican, being accused of being part of a Mob? I assure you, Madame Speaker, concerned, active, and engaged Americans like myself are no mob. We are frustrated Americans. Frustrated because we see no accountability. We see no intelligent action from Washington. For example, at a time when one of the most pressing and dangerous pieces of legislation is about to be voted on in Congress, Representatives and Senators are refusing to schedule public forums to listen to their constituents concerns. Why are representatives of your House hiding?

As conservatives, we are being labeled as potential domestic terrorists! According to a Department of Homeland Security memo, young Americans like myself (which has never had more than measly speeding violation) were labeled as potential home-grown terrorists! Why was this report so biased? Why was the Department of Homeland Security not issuing memo's on potential liberal domestic terrorists? Why are AMERICAN citizens the subject of possible domestic terrorists threats!? Hundreds of thousands of Republicans/Americans/Conservatives like myself have demonstrated, engaged ourselves, and participated peacefully. By the way, the very 1st Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees organized demonstration.

More recently, individual Republicans like myself have been called Nazis. You referred to Americans yourself as Nazis and this came from the Democratic National Committee, "the repeated use of Nazi symbolism at community meetings by the Republican incited mob proves that these protests have nothing to do with health care, but rather that the Republican party is willing to sink to the lowest, most despicable levels to accomplish their goal of 'breaking' President Obama." Madame Speaker, I am not a Nazi. I am an American.

Madame Speaker, as a constituent of the house you lead, I am asking you to fore go the name calling and seemingly squeamish tactics to find blame for a rising unpopular health care reform plan. Quite frankly it is tasteless and shameful. I should not expect a national figure, from either party, to stoop to such a level and continue their disregard for the hardworking people of this country. In your own words, in regards to the outcry of disapproval towards the Iraq War, you encouraged protesters to take advantage of their 1st Amendment rights to the fullest. You encouraged dissent and described it as democracy in action. Speaker Pelosi, you were right. This is democracy in action. So why then are you being so hypocritical?

I hope that you will fully understand my pleadings and take them into consideration. I am not a piece of AstroTurf, Madame Speaker. I am a real American.

Cordially,

Barry Lucier
Citizen
United States of America

The "Fat" First Lady

This comes from Marina Peterson at the RI Tea Party. Can you believe how "fat" the First Lady's budget is!? We're in a recession and unemployment is still growing and our country's deficit is still growing. And these are the same people who called Sarah Palin out on her campaign wardrobe (which she donated to charity).

Jackie Kennedy had a staff of five, Barbara Bush four, two were part time for letters and invitations.
You wonder who would approve this huge expense with so many out of work and our economy what it is.
Could the two daughters also have a staff. Makes you wonder. Roy


First Lady's Staff
Your tax dollars at work.

34 czarettes?


$172,200 - Sher, Susan (CHIEF OF STAFF)
$140,000 - Frye, Jocelyn C. (DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST LADY)
$113,000 - Rogers, Desiree G. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND WHITE HOUSE SOCIAL SECRETARY)
$102,000 - Johnston, Camille Y. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Winter, Melissa E. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)
$90,000 - Medina, David S. (DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)
$84,000 - Lelyveld, Catherine M. (DIRECTOR AND PRESS SECRETARY TO THE FIRST LADY)
$75,000 - Starkey, Frances M. (DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING AND ADVANCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)
$70,000 - Sanders, Trooper (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND PROJECTS FOR THE FIRST LADY)
$65,000 - Burnough, Erinn J. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SOCIAL SECRETARY)
Reinstein, Joe B. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY SOCIAL SECRETARY)
$62,000 - Goodman, Jennifer R. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING AND EVENTS COORDINATOR FOR THE FIRST LADY)
$60,000 - Fitts, Alan O. (DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVANCE AND TRIP DIRECTOR FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Lewis, Dana M. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT AND PERSONAL AIDE TO THE FIRST LADY)
$52,500 - Mustaphi, Semonti M. (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY TO THE FIRST LADY)
$50,000 - Jarvis, Kristen E. (SPECIAL ASSISTANT FOR=2 0SCHEDULING AND TRAVELING AIDE TO THE FIRST LADY)
$45,000 - Lechtenberg, Tyler A. (ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)
Tubman, Samantha (DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR,SOCIAL OFFICE)
$40,000 - Boswell, Joseph J. (EXECUTIVE AS SISTANT TO THE CHIEF OF STAFF TO THE FIRST LADY)
$36,000 - Armbruster, Sally M. (STAFF ASSISTANT TO THE SOCIAL SECR ETARY) Bookey, Natalie (STAFF ASSISTANT)
Jackson, Deilia A. (DEPUTY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE FIRST LADY)
canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/12652

$1,256,000. + per year of tax payer dollars......for what?

Press Discovers that Obama Transparency is Diluted!

Even the liberal media has begun to openly criticize the Obama White House for its so called "transparency;" something that conservatives and some Republicans have been consistently pointing out. Following the fall-out from last week's staged question during President Obama's press conference, reporters Chip Reid and the legendary Helen finally point out the hypocracy of the Obama administration. Although in a rather "elitist attitude" that some members of the press have, the questions that are asked of Press Secretary Gibbs are exactly the questions that media outlets everywhere need to be focusing on.

Follow the link below to watch the fall-out at today's press briefing (between minutes 14 and 19).

7/1/2009 WH Press Briefing

Tea Party Coverage as of 7:30PM

As of 7:30 PM, the Providence Journal did not have a single story about the Gaspee Tea Party on their site anymore, the Fox 7 Eyewitness New portrayed the typical liberal response, but NBC 10 had a rather unbiased approach to their story.

NBC 10

Fox 7

New Reports, Crowd Growing at State House

New reports are coming in from the field, and the Gaspee Tea Party crowd at the State House has grown to over 1,500 people!

First Reports from the Gaspee Tea Party

As of 4:30PM the Providence Journal is reporting that about 500 people are attending the Gaspee Day Tea Party at the State House in Providence. The ProJo is also reporting that more citizens are expected to show up before between now and 6PM, however we should recall that the ProJo grossly underestimated the number of attendees at the April 15 Tax Day Tea Party....to be continued.

http://newsblog.projo.com/#485493

Editing Free Speech

It seems that even the White House isn't subject the 1st Amendment. Apparently, White House IT specialists have been working to delete posts on the "Open Government Dialogue" website about the eligibility of President Obama to hold his office. I'm reminded of the well known quote by Conservative William Buckely, "Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views."

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=99933

You're Wrong Mayor Cicilline!

Here is just more proof that Mayor Cicilline and the Democrats on Smith Hill don't know what they're talking about. My University, Roger Williams University, DOES contribute financially to the community. Not only do we hand out scholarships to local students annually, but the University also recently signed an agreement that would pay back $40 Million to the town of Bristol in the next few years.

http://www.rwu.edu/depository/publicaffairs/pres_projo021207.pdf

D-Day 65 Year Anniversary

Please take a moment to remember the sacrifice that thousands of American, Canadian, and British forces made 65 years ago.

The number that died on D-Day is still not certain. The total figure is estimated to be between 4000-9000 people dead. These soldiers faced certain death. They still gathered the strength and courage to do the impossible. They stormed the beach. If not for their sacrifice Hitler's control of Europe could have lasted indefinitely.

The bravery, the strength, and the sheer love for our country guided these soldiers. Honor them in your prayers. Honor them in your thoughts. But most of all, honor them in your hearts.

God Bless the men and women in our Armed Forces.

Americans Favor Cheney Over Pelosi

A recent Gallup Poll shows that the American people favor Dick Cheney more then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Gallup Poll

This poll shows that while the American people disapprove of both Cheney and Pelosi, having only 37% and 34% favorable ratings, respectively, they favor Cheney more then Pelosi.

It looks as if the American people are sick of the two fighting. They continued to show boat and argue over the release of CIA documents pertaining to EITs and the American people have had enough.

It is time for Pelosi to admit she was wrong and get back to doing her job, or resign.

Cheney, please go away. Your not helping, either.

Young Cons