HDR 183: Government Oversight, The Debt and…Russia?

ALOHA, ALL!!  I had the pleasure of participating in another great conference call Wednesday.  This time, it was Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA) hosting the call, with Darrell Issa (CA) and Blake Farenthold (TX) participating.  My first thought:  with all that’s going on in Congress right now, it’s amazing that these individuals even have the time to talk with us!!!  The focus of the call was to talk about the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) and the various issues they are dealing with, most notably, the “Fast and Furious” debacle.  The goal of the OGR is to exercise effective oversight over the federal government and to work proactively to investigate and expose waste, fraud, and abuse.  But they’re not just dealing with “Fast and Furious,” also the “Permitorium” on drilling in the Gulf, the NLRB’s overreach with respect to Boeing’s move to South Carolina, the thousands of wasted acres of federal government land sitting idle, and the Postal Reform Act.  Of course, I was furiously taking notes throughout the call and also Tweeting at the same time (see a few of my Tweets above – ain’t multi-tasking grand?)  Here are some additional highlights from the call:

• Issa (“Chief Watchdog” and Chair of the OGR) said the investigation of “Fast and Furious” is just the tip of the iceberg.  The OGR is investigating all bad government policy.  Issa informed us that many in the administration think the mistakes made in “Fast and Furious” were minor and that several ATF agents involved have actually been promoted.  Mexican officials have been difficult to work with, refusing to show American authorities the guns they say are coming from the U.S.  Important distinction:  “Fast and Furious” (started under 0bama) is NOT the same thing as “Project Gunrunner” (started under Bush.)  If you want to see how heated things are getting in this investigation, here’s a good article:  Operation Fast and Furious Probe
• Issa explained the Postal Reform Act, calling for $16 billion in cuts that will result in $8 billion in savings with no increase in postal rates.
• Farenthold is a freshman member of Congress and new to the OGR.  He read the mission statement, including the two overarching concepts: 1) Americans have the right to know their money is well spent and 2) Americans have the right to know their money is spent efficiently and effectively.   BTW – He described himself as a “recovering attorney” and former radio talk show host.  LOVE it!!
• Farenthold  told all of us bloggers “thanks for your service as the citizen media.”  This guy GETS it!!

I wish EVERY American had the opportunity to participate in calls like these.  I’m always filled with a renewed sense of optimism and REAL hope for the future after speaking with these dedicated Servants of the People.  They take their jobs seriously and know they work for us….a refreshing concept when the lamestream media seem to only focus on the egotistical DC politicians who lie, cheat and say whatever they think will get them re-elected.

Good question:  Why Is The Cost Of Illegal Immigration Ignored in Debt Debate?  “American taxpayers spend $113 billion annually subsidizing illegal immigration and padding the pockets of businesses addicted to cheap labor. Taxpayers at the state and local levels bear the brunt, providing $84 billion in services annually while the federal government spends $29 billion. The latter figure is – incidentally — almost exactly equal to the interest payment on the total federal debt this past April.”

Wow…looked what happened while we’ve been focused on the debt!  Russia Downs U.S. Missile  “The taking down of this American ICBM was in “direct retaliation” for the United States unprovoked actions in slapping International travel restrictions on over 60 high ranking Russian officials the Obama regime said was justified for their alleged involvement in the killing of a prisoner in 2009.”  HUH?  When I read this article I felt like I was in a time warp.  WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON???  True story?  Not!  But I do wonder what the other hand is doing…..

Alinsky is alive and well! Grover Norquist was Newt Gingrich’s Butt-Buddy   For some reason, the left has decided to make Grover Norquist the focus of Alinsky’s thirteenth rule:  13. Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it. In conflict tactics there are certain rules that [should be regarded] as universalities. One is that the opposition must be singled out as the target and ‘frozen.”  And ”Hence, Grover Norquist gets a bomb threat. If he’s really Gingrich’s butt buddy, does that make the bomb threat a hate crime?”

Boehner plan gets good marks.  CBO Issues Good Prognosis on Boehner’s Revamped Plan  “According to the CBO, Boehner’s cuts will now exceed the amount by which his plan would initially raise the debt ceiling. The analysis concludes that the proposal will cut and cap spending by $917 billion over ten years — slightly more than the $900 billion first debt increase.”  Of course, the plan is now being “tweaked”in order to gain passage in the House.  Looks like a Balanced Budge Amendment may be added:  Support Shifts As Boehner Adds Balanced Budget Amendment

BREAKING!  Economy Grew At Weak 1.3% Rate in Second Quarter  “Friday’s second-quarter figures fell short of expectations and are well below the level of growth needed to bring down the nation’s high unemployment rate.”  Can you say “One-Term President”?

ICYMI:  Sheila Jackson Lee – Racist and Moron  “Sheila Jackson-Lee might be the dumbest person in congress. She might even be the dumbest person outside congress. If there were ever a global championship for idiots, the country could send her there. And leave her there; because unlike Lassie, she wouldn’t be able find her way back on her own.”  LOL!!!!!

Another ICYMI:  Walter Reed AMC Closing After 102 Years  “The hospital was named to honor Maj. Walter Reed, an Army physician who treated troops and American Indians on the frontier. Among his medical achievements was life-saving research that proved that yellow fever was spread by mosquito. He died in 1902 at age 51 of complications related to appendicitis with a friend and colleague, Lt. Col. William C. Borden, treating him.”  I hope you get a chance to read the article – lots of history.  Hubby worked there for about 14 years and we both spent a great deal of time there.

How About an Aloha Friday Video??    LOL!  Who says Republicans can’t rap????

Final Thought:  “Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else.” Frédéric Bastiat

To All You Great HDR Readers:  I need a break!  I’m taking off a couple of weeks to go visit my family in the GREAT Buckeye State.  Look for the next HDR the week of August 15.  In the meantime, question with boldness, hold on to the truth and speak without fear.  (Of course, if there is  earth-shattering news you’ll likely see an HDR News Alert.)

GOD BLESS AMERICA – PASS THIS ON -REMEMBER IN 2012!!

HDR 158: Raise The Roof Over The Debt Ceiling!

ALOHA, ALL!  So the measure to raise the debt ceiling failed in the House yesterday.  This is just the beginning of a long battle between those who want to cut spending and those who want to spend us into oblivion.  Meanwhile, Dear Leader Barry continues to meet behind the scenes with leaders of both parties.  Our illustrious Treasury Secretary, Tim “TurboTax” Geithner direly predicts that if the debt ceiling isn’t raised by August 2, our government will default, a depression will result, and chaos will ensue.  Really?  It seems to me it would enable us to prioritize what we really need to spend money on and maybe even get rid of non-essential, frivolous waste.  Frankly, I don’t see any other way we will rein in this out-of-control monster government.  Get real, DC….the American people are demanding you be serious with OUR money!  House Rejects Bill to Raise Debt Limit – FoxNews.com

Oh yeah, who said this?  “The fact that we are here today to debate raising America’s debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. Leadership means that ‘the buck stops here.’ Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better. I therefore intend to oppose the effort to increase America’s debt limit.”  (*Answer below..but I’m sure you already know.)

Thank John Boehner!  Thank Speaker Boehner for Blocking Obama Recess Appointments | RedState  ”On Friday, the Examiner reported that Speaker Boehner did not pass a resolution giving the Senate permission to adjourn. Therefore, as he did in 2007, Harry Reid will convene pro-forma sessions today, on Tuesday May 31, and on Friday June 3rd, in order to block his own President from doing recess appointments.”  Frankly, I’m fed up with all the Boehner bashing on the right.  Rome wasn’t built in a day!

The brilliance of Thomas Sowell.  Seductive Beliefs – Page 1 – Thomas Sowell – Townhall Conservative  ”Despite a carefully choreographed image of affability and cool, Barack Obama’s decisions and appointments as President betray an alienation from the values and the people of this country that are too disturbing to be answered by showing his birth certificate.”  LOVE that!

Get that blood pressure medicine ready.  EPA Gives Money to China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection | The Foundry  ”While the People’s Republic of China holds over $1.1 trillion of our debt, EPA is busy giving grants to China. The Chinese grantees include their Ministry of Environmental Protection.”  ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????

On the immigration front:   61% Favor A State Law That Would Shut Down Repeat Offenders Who Hire Illegal Immigrants – Rasmussen Reports™  ”61% of Likely U.S. Voters favor a law in their state that would shut down companies that knowingly and repeatedly hire illegal immigrants. Just 21% oppose such a law.”  Earth to Republicans…you wanna win in 2012?  Go after immigration!!!

On the energy front:  API: Keystone XL Pipeline bill will create hundreds of thousands of new American jobs   ”The bipartisan, North American-Made Energy Act, that would approve the Keystone XL Pipeline by November 1, is an important driver of U.S. economic growth and job creation, according to API.”  But wait!  The State Department (aka Hillary) is holding up the pipeline.  a construction project that would transport crude oil from Alberta, Canada to Oklahoma and Texas oil refiners. Not only would the Keystone pipeline secure vital resources from a trusted ally, it would provide an economic boon for struggling Midwestern states.  Americans for Tax Reform has a petition:  Americans for Tax Reform :: Tell the State Department to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline

I think I just heard a loud expletive coming from the White House.  “The book that caused such a sensation even before its official launch that the White House felt pressured to preemptively release the president’s purported birth certificate – Jerome Corsi’s “Where’s the Birth Certificate? The Case That Barack Obama Is Not Eligible To Be President” – is now officially a New York Times best-seller. It debuts today on the Times nonfiction list at No. 6 – joining virtually all the other top bestseller lists this week, including USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and Publisher’s Weekly.”  ‘Birther’ book soars – CNN Political Ticker – CNN.com Blogs

Another loud expletive…from Queen Michelle this time.  Why Do People Keep Leaving the Employ of HRH Michelle Antoinette? | UNCOVERAGE.net  ”Michelle haughtily denies it’s her unpleasant personality that’s driving people away by the boatloads; instead, she insists it’s because she sets such a ‘high bar’ of standards for them.”  LOL!!

UPDATE:  WeinerGate.  Newser causes more trouble for Rep. Anthony Weiner | Byron York | Beltway Confidential | Washington Examiner  ”After retaining legal counsel in a case in which a lewd photo was sent from his Twitter account to a 21 year-old female college student, New York Rep. Anthony Weiner says he will no longer answer questions about the matter. The matter has become a “distraction,” the outspoken Democrat told reporters Tuesday.”  So he’s just not going to talk about it anymore?  This will make it go away?  Then again, NADA in the lamesteam media about this – can you imagine if it was a conservative?  BREAKING NEWS:  Just saw O’Reilly report on this.

Must-see video of Barry’s gal pal, terrorist Bernadine Dohrn (aka Mrs. Bill Ayers.)  Remember – Barry launched his political career in their home.  The former Weather Underground punk is still spewing venom – she needs to be thrown in jail for her crimes:  

Final Thought:  ”When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.” Japanese Proverb  (Gee – why didn’t people do that in 2008?)

GOD BLESS AMERICA – PASS THIS ON – REMEMBER IN 2012!!

*  Barack 0bama, March 16, 2006.  White House Defends Obama’s Senate Vote against Raising Debt Ceiling But Warns of Catastrophe If GOP Doesn’t Raise Debt Ceiling 

HDR 157: Winners, Walesa and Weiner

"Hey Dude - What's a Tweet?"

ALOHA, ALL!!  What’s up with all of these?  Read on….

There was one victory last week:  The Future of Arizona’s Illegal Immigration Law | FrontPage Magazine  ”The United States Supreme Court has just struck an important blow against illegal immigration. In the case of Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America v. Whiting, the Court upheld by a 5-3 vote the constitutionality of an Arizona licensing law which suspends or revokes the licenses of businesses that knowingly or intentionally hire illegal immigrants.”

Make that two victories:  After Six-Year Fight, Perry Signs Voter ID into Law  ”The legislation requires voters to present one of five acceptable forms of photo ID—a drivers license, military ID, passport, concealed handgun license or a special voter ID card provided free of charge by the state.”  Makes sense to me!

Make that three!!  Wisconsin Judge Prevails in Recount – WSJ.com  ”A grueling statewide recount concluded Friday that Justice David Prosser defeated challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg to win another 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in a race driven by the debate over Republican Gov. Scott Walker’s efforts to curb the union rights of the state’s public employees.”  Notice how this got very little coverage – wonder if that would have been the case if the liberal had won.

Be a part of the solution.  Eric Cantor || Majority Leader || YouCut  I voted to terminate the funding of high speed rail projects – that’s $3.8 billion.  For you Hawaii HDR readers, this is a BIG deal!  Let’s kill it.  Also very cool:  ”You have spoken out loud and clear – last week’s winning item won in a landslide. I am pleased to report that Rep. Renee Ellmers is introducing YouCut legislation to terminate the U.S. contributions to the U.N. Population Fund.”  YouCut is a great way to let your voice be heard….and to see your voice take action!

And hubby wonders why I break out in fits of laughter…..If Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) were a Republican MSM would have already forced his resignation – Common American Journal  The Twitterverse has been abuzz the past few days with “WeinerGate.”  Yes, you heard me correctly and yes, it is what you think.  Click on the link to see what I’m talking about.  BTW – the picture above is Weiner in high school and the photo he uses as his Twitter picture – LOL!!  I can’t stop laughing about this whole incident.  Of course, Weiner denies any wrongdoing, but he hasn’t called the police about allegedly being hacked – HUH?  Stay tuned for this one – it ain’t going away!  UPDATE – “Weiner Hacker Prize Fund” announced!  iowahawk: Help Me Bring the Weiner Hacker to Justice

Gee – I think it’s time for a commercial break:  

Back to immigration:  DNC chair: Republicans think illegal immigration should be illegal, or something « Hot Air  This woman is dumb as dirt!  What is it about the Democrats that they choose idiotic women to be front and center in their party?  (Note:  Nancy Nitwit.)  This offends me as a woman and an American with a LEGAL immigrant parent!

More robots.  Barack Obama | Autopen Signature | Patriot Act Extension | The Daily Caller  ”President Barack Obama, or rather a machine impersonating the president, signed a bill late Thursday extending certain expiring provisions of the Patriot Act, the anti-terrorism law enacted in the wake of September 11.”  So here’s an idea – let’s just replace Barry with a robot.  Couldn’t be any worse than the real thing.  And maybe it could fold laundry, too.

0bama Snubbed in Poland.  Barack Obama snubbed by Solidarity leader and Nobel Prize winner, Lech Walesa – Common American Journal  All I can say is a REAL Nobel Peace Prize winner can detect a phony when he sees one.

Sarah’s making noise again:  Obama’s Strange Strategy:  Borrow Foreign Money to Give to Foreign Countries  ”Should we be borrowing money from China to turn around and give it to the Muslim Brotherhood? Given that we are running massive deficits and are drowning in more than $14 trillion in debt, and despite not knowing who will rule Egypt until its election this fall, this strange strategy may be the end result given President Obama’s announcement that he is committing $2 billion to Egypt’s “new government.” It’s part of a $20 billion foreign aid package laid out with the Group of 8 countries in Europe today.”  And I’m sure you heard that Palin is embarking on a cross-country “One Nation” bus tour.  She also rode in the Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally in D.C.on Sunday.  Isn’t it fun to watch the lamestream media running around in circles trying to figure out her motives???  Rush seems to be a big fan:  Rush Limbaugh: GOP and Dems Both Fear Palin

POOP (Particulars of 0bama’s Presidency):  How Obama honored the fallen on Memorial Day – by playing his record 70th round of golf   Yes, he placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier…but couldn’t he have skipped the links?

Final Thought:  ”I just want you to know that we are working on [gun control]. We have to go through a few processes, but under the radar.” –Barack Obama earlier this year, as reported by Fox News

GOD BLESS AMERICA – PASS THIS ON – REMEMBER IN 2012!!

HDR 153: An Early Memorial Day Tribute

Dad as a Captain in the Air Force (thanks to my niece, Nicki, for the picture!)

ALOHA, ALL!  As many of you know, my father-in-law was a World War II fighter pilot.  At age 95, Dad is a member of that “Greatest Generation” who fought so bravely to preserve our freedom during a difficult time.  (Reality check:  can you imagine what our lives would be like today if they hadn’t put their lives on the line?) They didn’t ask questions, whine, or shirk from duty – they just did it.  I know all HDR readers admire and respect these veterans for their service and their sacrifices, and here’s one way to give back:    Honor Flight: The Greatest Generation’s Last Wish | The Foundry  ”The Honor Flight Network exists to grant them one last wish and final honor before they go. The program transports World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., free of charge to see the National World War II Memorial for the first—and likely—last time.”  I know I usually report all the bad things happening in our country, but this is something to feel good about.  It’s one effort we can support and be proud of.  God bless all our military men and women!

And it turns out there will be a documentary released later this year about Honor Flight and these living heroes.  Be sure to watch this trailer about it – they want to get 5 million viewers by Memorial Day:  Show Your Thanks to World War II Vets by Watching This 2-min Video  SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE YOU KNOW!  (Thanks to Ruth for the link.  She sent this to me not knowing I was going to write about Honor Flight…aren’t some things meant to be?)

Want to get email from a soldier stationed in Afghanistan?  Click here:  Pete Hegseth  ”When we arrive in Afghanistan (by month’s end), my job—as I currently understand it—will be to teach, train, and mentor Afghan National Army units and incoming NATO forces on counterinsurgency (COIN) strategy and tactics, as part of NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan. It looks like I will be a regional COIN instructor in Regional Command-South, which is headquartered in Kandahar.”  Folks, these are real-life accounts from the ground – great stuff!  (Thanks to Lee for the link.)

RIP, Harold Estes.  You probably remember the letter he wrote to 0bama, telling him to “shape up and start acting like an American.”  It went viral on the internet:  Harold B. Estes Letter to Obama – Urban Legends  The WWII Navy vet passed away Thursday at his home in Ewa Beach, HI.  God bless him.

Nonsense to the South.  Desert Pupfish Forces Border Agents to Patrol on Foot – HUMAN EVENTS  ”Federal agents must abandon their vehicles and chase drug smugglers and illegal aliens on foot through 40 acres near the Mexican border because of a pond that is home to the endangered desert pupfish.”  HUH????  SO I GUESS 0BAMA WAS BEING LITERAL WHEN HE SAID WE HAVE BOOTS ON THE GROUND PROTECTING THE BORDER.  RIDICULOUS!

But what about the North?  Canadian Border Bigger Terror Threat Than Mexican Border, Says Border Patrol Chief | CNSnews.com  ”(Alan) Bersin (from the US Customs and Border Protection agency) attributed the situation, in part, to the fact that the U.S. and Canada do not share information about people placed on their respective “no-fly” lists. As a result, individuals deemed a threat who fly into one country may then cross the land border into the other.”  ARE YOU KIDDING ME???????  Hey Janet Napolitano – what the heck are you doing?

0bama throws Israel under the bus – again.  Flashback: Obama Pledges “unshakable commitment to Israel’s security and the friendships between our two countries” (Video) – Updated | All American Blogger  How can ANY American of Jewish heritage support this guy???  WAKE UP!!  Here’s Krauthammer’s analysis of 0bama’s speech:  The news in Obama’s speech – The Washington Post  But my favorite response of all is from Rep Allen West:  Congressman Allen West Response to President Barack Obama’s Call for a Two State Solution in Israel  ”Today’s endorsement by President Barack Obama of the creation of a Hamas-led Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders, signals the most egregious foreign policy decision his administration has made to date, and could be the beginning of the end as we know it for the Jewish state.”  GO WEST!!!!!

Gingrich’s “mea culpa”: Sorry: Gingrich Apologizes to Rep. Paul Ryan | CNSnews.com Ryan’s Response:  Ryan On Newt: ‘With Allies Like That, Who Needs The Left?’ | CNSnews.com  Sorry, Newt – I think you’re brilliant but you stuck a fork in yourself.

ANOTHER ONE WHO’S DONE?  Election 2012: Generic Presidential Ballot – Rasmussen Reports™  ”The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that a Generic Republican currently earns support from 45% of Likely Voters across the nation, while the president attracts 43% of the vote.”  Hey Barry/Barack, can you see 2012 from your house yet?

How dare they criticize Barry/Barack?!?!  White House freezes out Boston Herald over editorial? « Hot Air  ”The White House shouldn’t decide on media access based on which outlets will paint him in the best possible light — and those media outlets that do get selected on that basis should really be the first to object, as it reflects very badly on their objectivity. But it’s perhaps even worse that the Obama administration feels that they can publicly manipulate their media coverage in such a ham-handed manner and think that they could get away with it.”  Do I hear a “yes we can” coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

This one is really disturbing.  USS Cesar Chavez? Why Not the USS Saul Alinsky? | NewsReal Blog  ”The decision to name a Navy ship after this radical is remarkable not only because President Obama’s teleprompter has the phrase “Yes, we can!” burnt into it from the phrase’s overuse, but because the far-left leader was a disciple of communist sympathizer Saul Alinsky.”  How about a USS Mao next?

Why you should be concerned about Goodwin Liu:  Cloture vote scheduled for Goodwin ‘Reparations’ Liu’s nomination – Common American Journal  He wants reparations for slavery…believes in a “living” Constitution…supports racial quotas…he’s about as far left as you can get.  And he’s only 39 – he needs to grow up.  UPDATE:  Senate GOP Marks a First – Blocking an Obama Judicial Nominee – FoxNews.com  HALLELUJAH!!  But don’t think for a minute he’ll be the last goofball nominated.  It’s how this administration rolls.

Final Thought:  “Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom and then lost it have never known it again.”  Ronald Reagan, 1967 – California gubernatorial inauguration speech

GOD BLESS AMERICA – PASS THIS ON – REMEMBER IN 2012!!

HDR 132: Barack Obama – A Legend In His Own Mind

ALOHA, All!!  (My friend Antonio does some great cartoons, doesn’t he??)

One of the best reads yet:  A Scorecard Of Negatives, A Menace To Our Future – Investors.com Here’s a teaser:

“President Nixon was driven from office for lying about a two-bit burglary and other dirty tricks on Democrats. President Clinton was impeached by the House and almost convicted by the Senate for lying about Monica Lewinsky. President Carter was sent packing after only one term for being weak-kneed abroad and economically destructive at home.  Obama traduces the truth daily and has already done more damage to the U.S. than Nixon, Carter and Clinton combined — and the worst may be yet to come. The man is a public menace who should be kept under political quarantine.”

Yet he’s headed for South America: Despite Crises in Japan and Libya, Obama Heads to Latin America to ‘Grow’ the U.S. Economy | CNSnews.com

And hasn’t secured the southern border: 663 Illegal Aliens From Countries With Ties to Terrorism Arrested Along Southwest Border in 2010, Senator Says | CNSnews.com

OBAMA IS DANGEROUS TO OUR COUNTRY – ANYONE ELSE READY TO IMPEACH???

The Horror! Michelle Malkin » Mmm, mmm, mmm: NJ shuts down Barack Obama Elementary School Check this out:  ”The state has, in the meantime, poured beaucoups bucks into the district. According to Education.com, the district spends nearly $36,000 per student but pulls in the lowest test rating the site offers.”

Ah yes…The gift that keeps on giving: Rev. Jeremiah Wright–who had nothing to do with shaping Obama’s views for more than 20 years: Capitalism is a Demon, Tea Party is racist (And other stuff you should hear) – Common American Journal But he’s not one bit racist.

Wake up, Conservatives! Why Do Some Conservatives Still Assume Obama and the Left Are Acting in Good Faith? | NewsReal Blog I heard Medved speak recently and I must say that while he is an intelligent, thoughtful individual, I was taken aback at his disdain for people who question 0bama’s eligibility (not just from a “birther” standpoint but even to question it at all.)  He thinks that 0bama needs to be beat on the issues and not personal matters (such as eligibility.)  I say, why not both?  (See previous story about Jeremiah Wright.)

YES!!! Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) and Rep. Steve King (R-IA) separately introduced the English Language Unity Act in the Senate and House. This bill would make English the official language of the United States and require English language testing for citizenship applicants. Inhofe said, “This legislation will provide a much-needed commonality among United States citizens, regardless of heritage.”

DOUBLE YES!!!! Sen. Paul Unveils 5-Year Budget Plan: Eliminates Four Federal Agencies – The Note Paul wants to get rid of the Departments of Education, Energy, Commerce, and Housing and Urban Development.  :-)))))

Speaking of “Birthers,” check out The Donald:

The Lamestream media were all over this story – NOT! D.C. GOP HQ Windows Shattered By Small Caliber Pellets : DCist Gee, I wonder what the news would have been if it was Dem HQ?

Final Thought: “I believe the Tea Party is short lived. … I think they will be gone because of their extreme positions or they will move to a more moderate position.” –Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)  LOL, Harry!  You keep thinking that way, you old cowboy poet, you

GOD BLESS AMERICA – PASS THIS ON – REMEMBER IN 2012!