While the Republican Governors Association continues to attack Tim Cahill to prop up the stuck in the mud Baker/Tisei team, Republican State Rep/Senate candidates and Congressional candidates are fighting for press and money, the success for the GOP this year may be in the middle. Specifically the races for Auditor, Treasurer, and now Attorney General.
While Baker/Tisei haven't reached 50% of the vote in any poll, the real push for all GOP candidates should be to concentrate on Karyn Polito, Mary Connaughton, and Jim McKenna, in that order. Each of these candidates will need 50% +1 vote to win their office, while the Gubernatorial victor will most likely receive less than 50%, if we are to be honest and realistic about this race. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have already been spent and Baker/Tisei is only "close" to one of the worst Governors in Massachusetts history, when they should have been in the lead with this economy and taxes being raised, etc.
So, in order for the Rep and Senate candidates to receive any push or ride any coat tails to get over that 50%, it will have to come from the campaigns of Polito, Connaughton, and now McKenna. The Governors race will continue to be a drag down with Cahill remaining in the race, as we have seen. The focus should be on who can help the "bottom of the ticket" the most on November 2nd. It isn't the "top of the the ticket" It's the middle.
Polito and Connaughton are facing the traditional Democrat money machines. We need to rally around them in the final four weeks to ensure they pull 50% +1 to the Republican side. If Cahill hovers around 13%-15%, we have no idea where those people will look to for the others races. If the light is shone on gang of three, it may actually help Baker/Tisei pull away from Cahill and Do Nothing Deval.
Think about this strategy for a moment and ask yourself this - Charlie Baker has been running for around a year now and hasn't cracked the 50% mark (and neither has Patrick or Cahill obviously) in his race. What will change between now and November 2nd if the GOP continues the same strategy? Money has been and will continue to be spent by all sides, so that won't change. Money however, and energy, should be funneled more to where it will help the most.
The Middle, is where it's at! Focus on Polito, Connaughton, and McKenna, and you push/pull the GOP to victory in November!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
GOP Moving to the Right?
Perhaps we are heading in the right direction.
According to that wonderful political mind, William Jefferson Clinton, we're moving so far right with these (gasp) Tea Party people, that George W. Bush would be considered a liberal now! Wow, the left invoking the name of George W. Bush in their battle to convince people that Conservatism is evil.
CONGRATULATIONS folks!!!
Here's the link to the story:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100915/ap_on_el_gu/us_clinton_minnesota_governor
You got to love it when liberals are getting concerned that we are electing Conservatives!!!
By the way, why does it matter whether a candidate is a Conservative or Liberal? Take a look at what's coming in just a few short months.
According to that wonderful political mind, William Jefferson Clinton, we're moving so far right with these (gasp) Tea Party people, that George W. Bush would be considered a liberal now! Wow, the left invoking the name of George W. Bush in their battle to convince people that Conservatism is evil.
CONGRATULATIONS folks!!!
Here's the link to the story:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100915/ap_on_el_gu/us_clinton_minnesota_governor
You got to love it when liberals are getting concerned that we are electing Conservatives!!!
By the way, why does it matter whether a candidate is a Conservative or Liberal? Take a look at what's coming in just a few short months.
In just three months, the largest tax hikes in the history of America will take effect. They will hit families and small businesses in three great waves on January 1, 2011:
First Wave: Expiration of 2001 and 2003 Tax Relief
In 2001 and 2003, the GOP Congress enacted several tax cuts for investors, small business owners, and families.
First Wave: Expiration of 2001 and 2003 Tax Relief
In 2001 and 2003, the GOP Congress enacted several tax cuts for investors, small business owners, and families.
These will all expire on January 1, 2011:
Personal income tax rates will rise. The top income tax rate will rise from 35 to 39.6 percent (this is also the rate at which two-thirds of small business profits are taxed). The lowest rate will rise from 10 to 15 percent. All the rates in between will also rise. Itemized deductions and personal exemptions will again phase out, which has the same mathematical effect as higher marginal tax rates. The full list of marginal rate hikes is below:
- The 10% bracket rises to an expanded 15%
- The 25% bracket rises to 28%
- The 28% bracket rises to 31%
- The 33% bracket rises to 36%
- The 35% bracket rises to 39.6%
Higher taxes on marriage and family. The marriage penalty (narrower tax brackets for married couples) will return from the first dollar of income. The child tax credit will be cut in half from $1000 to $500 per child. The standard deduction will no longer be doubled for married couples relative to the single level. The dependent care and adoption tax credits will be cut.
The return of the Death Tax. This year, there is no death tax. For those dying on or after January 1 2011, there is a 55 percent top death tax rate on estates over $1 million. A person leaving behind two homes and a retirement account could easily pass along a death tax bill to their loved ones.
Higher tax rates on savers and investors. The capital gains tax will rise from 15 percent this year to 20 percent in 2011. The dividends tax will rise from 15 percent this year to 39.6 percent in 2011. These rates will rise another 3.8 percent in 2013.
Second Wave: Obamacare
There are over twenty new or higher taxes in Obamacare. Several will first go into effect on January 1, 2011. They include:
The Medicine Cabinet Tax Thanks to Obamacare, Americans will no longer be able to use health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), or health reimbursement (HRA) pre-tax dollars to purchase non-prescription, over-the-counter medicines (except insulin).
The Special Needs Kids Tax This provision of Obamacare imposes a cap on flexible spending accounts (FSAs) of $2500 (Currently, there is no federal government limit). There is one group of FSA owners for whom this new cap will be particularly cruel and onerous: parents of special needs children. There are thousands of families with special needs children in theUnited States Washington , D.C.
The HSA Withdrawal Tax Hike. This provision of Obamacare increases the additional tax on non-medical early withdrawals from an HSA from 10 to 20 percent, disadvantaging them relative to IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts, which remain at 10 percent.
Third Wave: The Alternative Minimum Tax and Employer Tax Hikes
When Americans prepare to file their tax returns in January of 2011, they’ll be in for a nasty surprise the AMT won’t be held harmless, and many tax relief provisions will have expired. The major items include:
The AMT will ensnare over 28 million families, up from 4 million last year. According to the left-leaning Tax Policy Center, Congress failure to index the AMT will lead to an explosion of AMT taxpaying families rising from 4 million last year to 28.5 million. These families will have to calculate their tax burdens twice, and pay taxes at the higher level. The AMT was created in 1969 to ensnare a handful of taxpayers.
Small business expensing will be slashed and 50% expensing will disappear. Small businesses can normally expense (rather than slowly-deduct, or depreciate) equipment purchases up to $250,000. This will be cut all the way down to $25,000. Larger businesses can expense half of their purchases of equipment. In January of 2011, all of it will have to be depreciated.
Taxes will be raised on all types of businesses. There are literally scores of tax hikes on business that will take place. The biggest is the loss of the research and experimentation tax credit, but there are many, many others. Combining high marginal tax rates with the loss of this tax relief will cost jobs.
Tax Benefits for Education and Teaching Reduced. The deduction for tuition and fees will not be available. Tax credits for education will be limited. Teachers will no longer be able to deduct classroom expenses. Coverdell Education Savings Accounts will be cut. Employer-provided educational assistance is curtailed. The student loan interest deduction will be disallowed for hundreds of thousands of families.
Charitable Contributions from IRAs no longer allowed. Under current law, a retired person with an IRA can contribute up to $100,000 per year directly to a charity from their IRA. This contribution also counts toward an annual required minimum distribution. This ability will no longer be there.
Personal income tax rates will rise. The top income tax rate will rise from 35 to 39.6 percent (this is also the rate at which two-thirds of small business profits are taxed). The lowest rate will rise from 10 to 15 percent. All the rates in between will also rise. Itemized deductions and personal exemptions will again phase out, which has the same mathematical effect as higher marginal tax rates. The full list of marginal rate hikes is below:
- The 10% bracket rises to an expanded 15%
- The 25% bracket rises to 28%
- The 28% bracket rises to 31%
- The 33% bracket rises to 36%
- The 35% bracket rises to 39.6%
Higher taxes on marriage and family. The marriage penalty (narrower tax brackets for married couples) will return from the first dollar of income. The child tax credit will be cut in half from $1000 to $500 per child. The standard deduction will no longer be doubled for married couples relative to the single level. The dependent care and adoption tax credits will be cut.
The return of the Death Tax. This year, there is no death tax. For those dying on or after January 1 2011, there is a 55 percent top death tax rate on estates over $1 million. A person leaving behind two homes and a retirement account could easily pass along a death tax bill to their loved ones.
Higher tax rates on savers and investors. The capital gains tax will rise from 15 percent this year to 20 percent in 2011. The dividends tax will rise from 15 percent this year to 39.6 percent in 2011. These rates will rise another 3.8 percent in 2013.
Second Wave: Obamacare
There are over twenty new or higher taxes in Obamacare. Several will first go into effect on January 1, 2011. They include:
The Medicine Cabinet Tax Thanks to Obamacare, Americans will no longer be able to use health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), or health reimbursement (HRA) pre-tax dollars to purchase non-prescription, over-the-counter medicines (except insulin).
The Special Needs Kids Tax This provision of Obamacare imposes a cap on flexible spending accounts (FSAs) of $2500 (Currently, there is no federal government limit). There is one group of FSA owners for whom this new cap will be particularly cruel and onerous: parents of special needs children. There are thousands of families with special needs children in the
The HSA Withdrawal Tax Hike. This provision of Obamacare increases the additional tax on non-medical early withdrawals from an HSA from 10 to 20 percent, disadvantaging them relative to IRAs and other tax-advantaged accounts, which remain at 10 percent.
Third Wave: The Alternative Minimum Tax and Employer Tax Hikes
When Americans prepare to file their tax returns in January of 2011, they’ll be in for a nasty surprise the AMT won’t be held harmless, and many tax relief provisions will have expired. The major items include:
The AMT will ensnare over 28 million families, up from 4 million last year. According to the left-leaning Tax Policy Center, Congress failure to index the AMT will lead to an explosion of AMT taxpaying families rising from 4 million last year to 28.5 million. These families will have to calculate their tax burdens twice, and pay taxes at the higher level. The AMT was created in 1969 to ensnare a handful of taxpayers.
Small business expensing will be slashed and 50% expensing will disappear. Small businesses can normally expense (rather than slowly-deduct, or depreciate) equipment purchases up to $250,000. This will be cut all the way down to $25,000. Larger businesses can expense half of their purchases of equipment. In January of 2011, all of it will have to be depreciated.
Taxes will be raised on all types of businesses. There are literally scores of tax hikes on business that will take place. The biggest is the loss of the research and experimentation tax credit, but there are many, many others. Combining high marginal tax rates with the loss of this tax relief will cost jobs.
Tax Benefits for Education and Teaching Reduced. The deduction for tuition and fees will not be available. Tax credits for education will be limited. Teachers will no longer be able to deduct classroom expenses. Coverdell Education Savings Accounts will be cut. Employer-provided educational assistance is curtailed. The student loan interest deduction will be disallowed for hundreds of thousands of families.
Charitable Contributions from IRAs no longer allowed. Under current law, a retired person with an IRA can contribute up to $100,000 per year directly to a charity from their IRA. This contribution also counts toward an annual required minimum distribution. This ability will no longer be there.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Why Primaries Matter
A recent State House News Service article gave a breakdown of registered voters in Massachusetts and Republicans don't fare well. Compared to four years ago,
Democrats up their enrollment 1,453,669 voters to 1,521,487. That's an increase of almost 70,000 voters over the last four years. No doubt through illegal immigration and indoctrination in our schools (my opinion).
Unenrolled voters, those lost souls of politics increased from 1,948,063 to a whopping 2,135,446. An increase of almost 190,000 voters.
Republicans meanwhile, lost ground, going from 499,641 registered voters to 470,852, a loss of almost 30,000 "party faithful"!
Look at all these numbers again. Unenrolleds, people who either don't want to be associated with a party, or feel they are better than those that are in a party, increased by almost 190,000 voters. Why?
How can a party that had elected Republican Governors for twenty years, lose ground to tax and spend Democrats and to a non-party?
Let's look at it in a different way.
In a scene from Alice in Wonderland, Alice comes to a fork in the road and asks the Cheshire Cat, "which road should I take?"
The Cheshire Cat responds with a question, "Where are you going?"
"I don't know", answers Alice, to which the Cheshire Cat replies, "Then it doesn't matter which road you take."
Why would someone WANT to become a Republican other than their parents are Republicans? Where do we, the party faithful, think which road the party is taking?
Does the Mass GOP know where's it's going? This is an issue that precedes the current leadership, so don't lay all the blame at the feet of Jen Nassour. But just like the Cheshire asked Alice, we need to ask the Mass GOP, "where are you going?"
Obviously electing Governors has not been a recipe for success for building a party, as we have seen over the last twenty years. As I asked a while back, what's the strategery?
As we whittle down candidates today and end up with our players, we need to know what road we're going down as a party to get these people elected to House and Senate seats. Will all of the Mass GOP's eggs be in one basket?
The other issue as I see it is that the Republican Party has not defined itself to the registered voters satisfactorily enough to warrant voters to place a R next to their name instead of a U. Obviously, the majority of the voters have decided that it is better to have no party affiliation. However, as the numbers point out, Democrats increased their enrollment over the last four years.
What road we take as a party does matter. If we continue to neglect taking positions that may at times seem uncomfortable, for the sake of people "liking" us, then we will get what we have gotten and our ranks will further dwindle which will make future elections even more daunting.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
We've come to that fork in the road and we need to know where we are going.
Please vote today!
Democrats up their enrollment 1,453,669 voters to 1,521,487. That's an increase of almost 70,000 voters over the last four years. No doubt through illegal immigration and indoctrination in our schools (my opinion).
Unenrolled voters, those lost souls of politics increased from 1,948,063 to a whopping 2,135,446. An increase of almost 190,000 voters.
Republicans meanwhile, lost ground, going from 499,641 registered voters to 470,852, a loss of almost 30,000 "party faithful"!
Look at all these numbers again. Unenrolleds, people who either don't want to be associated with a party, or feel they are better than those that are in a party, increased by almost 190,000 voters. Why?
How can a party that had elected Republican Governors for twenty years, lose ground to tax and spend Democrats and to a non-party?
Let's look at it in a different way.
In a scene from Alice in Wonderland, Alice comes to a fork in the road and asks the Cheshire Cat, "which road should I take?"
The Cheshire Cat responds with a question, "Where are you going?"
"I don't know", answers Alice, to which the Cheshire Cat replies, "Then it doesn't matter which road you take."
Why would someone WANT to become a Republican other than their parents are Republicans? Where do we, the party faithful, think which road the party is taking?
Does the Mass GOP know where's it's going? This is an issue that precedes the current leadership, so don't lay all the blame at the feet of Jen Nassour. But just like the Cheshire asked Alice, we need to ask the Mass GOP, "where are you going?"
Obviously electing Governors has not been a recipe for success for building a party, as we have seen over the last twenty years. As I asked a while back, what's the strategery?
As we whittle down candidates today and end up with our players, we need to know what road we're going down as a party to get these people elected to House and Senate seats. Will all of the Mass GOP's eggs be in one basket?
The other issue as I see it is that the Republican Party has not defined itself to the registered voters satisfactorily enough to warrant voters to place a R next to their name instead of a U. Obviously, the majority of the voters have decided that it is better to have no party affiliation. However, as the numbers point out, Democrats increased their enrollment over the last four years.
What road we take as a party does matter. If we continue to neglect taking positions that may at times seem uncomfortable, for the sake of people "liking" us, then we will get what we have gotten and our ranks will further dwindle which will make future elections even more daunting.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
We've come to that fork in the road and we need to know where we are going.
Please vote today!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Guy Glodis "I FORGOT"
There's been a lot of news lately about slight oversights by some politicians when it comes to their campaign accounts, campaign loans, etc. Sometimes I think that the media makes mountains out of mole hills when it come to things like this.
I mean, what's the big deal? An Auditor candidate miscalculates a loan, or forgets to pay his taxes on the campaign account, or maybe didn't pay attention to the details, or whatever. So what? Like I said, what's the big deal?
What did you say? The Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can go after organizations for fines, penalties, or worse, for the same miscalculations? Come on, you actually want a politician, an elected official by the people, for the people, to uphold the law and live by the same laws?
Kind of reminds me about an old Steve Martin routine when he says he doesn't pay income taxes. If he got caught, he would just tell the Judge that the reason he didn't pay the taxes was "I forgot". Then the routine went on about not paying other bills - "I forgot" would always be his reason. Sounds liek a great strategy if you're a Democrat in Massachusetts asking for the votes and trust of the people.
Seems like Mr. Glodis just forgot! I'm imaging his acceptance speech now; "I'm sorry people of the Commonwealth, when I said I would uphold the laws of Massachusetts, I meant that as they apply to everyone BUT me". I FORGOT!
Folks, I can't believe that this is a serious candidate for the office that will make sure that companies, municipalities, and the rest of follow the law.
Look, if Mr. Glodis was a political neophyte maybe, just maybe, he could chalk this up to inexperience, but this is a well seasoned political machine. No free passes.
Look to Mary Connaughton to make sure that the Auditor of the Commonwealth will not forget and will execute the office and her duties for the benefit of the citizenry. She's the best qualified candidate
When it comes to the election, just tell Mr. Glodis "I FORGOT" to vote for you!
I mean, what's the big deal? An Auditor candidate miscalculates a loan, or forgets to pay his taxes on the campaign account, or maybe didn't pay attention to the details, or whatever. So what? Like I said, what's the big deal?
What did you say? The Auditor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can go after organizations for fines, penalties, or worse, for the same miscalculations? Come on, you actually want a politician, an elected official by the people, for the people, to uphold the law and live by the same laws?
Kind of reminds me about an old Steve Martin routine when he says he doesn't pay income taxes. If he got caught, he would just tell the Judge that the reason he didn't pay the taxes was "I forgot". Then the routine went on about not paying other bills - "I forgot" would always be his reason. Sounds liek a great strategy if you're a Democrat in Massachusetts asking for the votes and trust of the people.
Seems like Mr. Glodis just forgot! I'm imaging his acceptance speech now; "I'm sorry people of the Commonwealth, when I said I would uphold the laws of Massachusetts, I meant that as they apply to everyone BUT me". I FORGOT!
Folks, I can't believe that this is a serious candidate for the office that will make sure that companies, municipalities, and the rest of follow the law.
Look, if Mr. Glodis was a political neophyte maybe, just maybe, he could chalk this up to inexperience, but this is a well seasoned political machine. No free passes.
Look to Mary Connaughton to make sure that the Auditor of the Commonwealth will not forget and will execute the office and her duties for the benefit of the citizenry. She's the best qualified candidate
When it comes to the election, just tell Mr. Glodis "I FORGOT" to vote for you!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Candidate Focus - Keith Davis
When the GOP heirarchy decided to "let them eat cake" and imposed a Lt. Governor candidate on the party faithful and blocked would be candidates from running for Lt. Governor, many of the those faithful said they could not supoport either the Lt. Governor choice or the whole ticket! (By the way, "party faithful" goes both ways and the faithful EXPECT the Leadership to be FAITHFUL as well). The party faithful wanted to be able to chose their own candidates, and did just that when allowed to at the convention.
Well, now there is a choice for Lt. Governor, and his name is Keith Davis. Thankfully, Keith has decided to toss his name in the ring and allow the party faithful to have a voice come September 14th. This is a write in candidacy against a political machine and needs your support.
While our party leaders have decided NOT to include social issues in the GOP platform and go with a Republican Lite top of the ticket, many GOPers don't agree with them.
Keith Davis needs your help with a write in sticker campaign. It is time to send a message to Boston that SOCIAL ISSUES do matter, regardless of how much they say Massachusetts' problems are tied only to the economy. Social issues as we have mentioned before, have defined our economic woes.
He is some information about Keith. Please take the time and help a fellow Conservative.
* * *
Why I am asking for your vote:
As a conservative minded citizen, the social/moral, family and personal liberty issues are at the top of my list of the most important matters.
Our social and economic woes, and the huge bureaucracy fed by increased taxes and fees, such as the;
Sales Tax
School Tax
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Excise Taxes
Property Tax
Medicare Tax
Cigarette Tax
Inventory Tax
Road Usage Tax
Real Estate Tax
Well Permit Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Inheritance Tax
CDL license Tax
Dog License Tax
State Income Tax
Food License Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Gross Receipts Tax
Service Charge Tax
State Gasoline Tax
Federal Income Tax
Social Security Tax
Fishing License Tax
Building Permit Tax
Hunting License Tax
Marriage License Tax
Corporate Income Tax
IRS Interest Charges
Personal Property Tax
Accounts Receivable Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Medicare Tax (from Obamacare)
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
National Energy Tax (coming soon)
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Approved Insurance Tax (from Obamacare)
Telephone Federal Universal Service FeeTax
Utility Taxes Vehicle License Registration Tax
Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)
Telephone Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
are a direct result of liberal, secular policies that serve to expand government.
Some of these policies have led to the decline of the traditional family, the decline of religious and personal freedoms and the decline of small businesses that fuel the free market engine.
This has brought our society to the breaking point.
Like many of you, I was very disapponted with the choice of candidates for the two highest offices in the state, because, among other things, not a single Lt. Governor candidate is openly standing up for the unborn and none support voters having the right to decide the definition of marriage.
* * *
Please go to http://www.writeinkeithdavis.com/ and help Keith send a message to ALL politicians in Massachusetts that social issues do matter.
Well, now there is a choice for Lt. Governor, and his name is Keith Davis. Thankfully, Keith has decided to toss his name in the ring and allow the party faithful to have a voice come September 14th. This is a write in candidacy against a political machine and needs your support.
While our party leaders have decided NOT to include social issues in the GOP platform and go with a Republican Lite top of the ticket, many GOPers don't agree with them.
Keith Davis needs your help with a write in sticker campaign. It is time to send a message to Boston that SOCIAL ISSUES do matter, regardless of how much they say Massachusetts' problems are tied only to the economy. Social issues as we have mentioned before, have defined our economic woes.
He is some information about Keith. Please take the time and help a fellow Conservative.
* * *
Why I am asking for your vote:
As a conservative minded citizen, the social/moral, family and personal liberty issues are at the top of my list of the most important matters.
Our social and economic woes, and the huge bureaucracy fed by increased taxes and fees, such as the;
Sales Tax
School Tax
Liquor Tax
Luxury Tax
Excise Taxes
Property Tax
Medicare Tax
Cigarette Tax
Inventory Tax
Road Usage Tax
Real Estate Tax
Well Permit Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Inheritance Tax
CDL license Tax
Dog License Tax
State Income Tax
Food License Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Gross Receipts Tax
Service Charge Tax
State Gasoline Tax
Federal Income Tax
Social Security Tax
Fishing License Tax
Building Permit Tax
Hunting License Tax
Marriage License Tax
Corporate Income Tax
IRS Interest Charges
Personal Property Tax
Accounts Receivable Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Medicare Tax (from Obamacare)
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
National Energy Tax (coming soon)
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Approved Insurance Tax (from Obamacare)
Telephone Federal Universal Service FeeTax
Utility Taxes Vehicle License Registration Tax
Gasoline Tax (currently 44.75 cents per gallon)
Telephone Recurring and Nonrecurring Charges Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
are a direct result of liberal, secular policies that serve to expand government.
Some of these policies have led to the decline of the traditional family, the decline of religious and personal freedoms and the decline of small businesses that fuel the free market engine.
This has brought our society to the breaking point.
Like many of you, I was very disapponted with the choice of candidates for the two highest offices in the state, because, among other things, not a single Lt. Governor candidate is openly standing up for the unborn and none support voters having the right to decide the definition of marriage.
* * *
Please go to http://www.writeinkeithdavis.com/ and help Keith send a message to ALL politicians in Massachusetts that social issues do matter.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Patrick on the Beck Rally
A man holds a rally and it is uplifting. Another man holds a rally and he is divisive. What's the difference between the two?
I fully understand the importance and significance of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" rally. It is cited as a turning point in the civil rights movement in America. No doubt.
Isn't Glenn Beck's rally important and significant as well? Did he not hold out hope and compassion for his fellow man? Did he not speak for millions who feel they are oppressed and ignored by their government? It was certainly not a race rally, but was more of a faith rally, and that is the problem for liberals.
Glenn Beck has stirred the drink many times with his words, but his rally stirred the pot. What the liberals are so pissed off about is the fact the he has the audacity of talking about FAITH and PRAYER in public! They're upset because he wants to bring GOD back into our lives! Oh My!
I watched parts of the rally and found some of it to be the Glenn Beck style of "laying it all on the table" and letting you and me take away what we want from it. I found other parts truly illustrative of how great of a country we really live in. There are so many people who are doing great things for others in America and it should be celebrated as it was this past weekend.
The liberal angst is that Beck's rally, while not politically charged, was patriotically charged, and shined a light of truth on the dark liberal agenda. The rally questions the role of Government and the lack of God in our lives. Yes, Glenn Beck actually publicly mentioned GOD! A Godless country is good for liberals as they move towards Socialism/Communism and push through their political agenda of dismantling corporate America. This is what makes Glenn Beck bad for liberal business.
Beck's rally has even hit here at home with Do Nothing Deval weighing in on it. Listen to the YouTube link of a radio interview with the Guv. It's revealing, and the host does a great job explaining the subtext:
http://www.969bostontalks.com/podcast/Episodes.aspx?PID=1468
Is it a gaffe or how liberals really feel?
As someone recently said - "I can see November from my back yard".
I fully understand the importance and significance of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" rally. It is cited as a turning point in the civil rights movement in America. No doubt.
Isn't Glenn Beck's rally important and significant as well? Did he not hold out hope and compassion for his fellow man? Did he not speak for millions who feel they are oppressed and ignored by their government? It was certainly not a race rally, but was more of a faith rally, and that is the problem for liberals.
Glenn Beck has stirred the drink many times with his words, but his rally stirred the pot. What the liberals are so pissed off about is the fact the he has the audacity of talking about FAITH and PRAYER in public! They're upset because he wants to bring GOD back into our lives! Oh My!
I watched parts of the rally and found some of it to be the Glenn Beck style of "laying it all on the table" and letting you and me take away what we want from it. I found other parts truly illustrative of how great of a country we really live in. There are so many people who are doing great things for others in America and it should be celebrated as it was this past weekend.
The liberal angst is that Beck's rally, while not politically charged, was patriotically charged, and shined a light of truth on the dark liberal agenda. The rally questions the role of Government and the lack of God in our lives. Yes, Glenn Beck actually publicly mentioned GOD! A Godless country is good for liberals as they move towards Socialism/Communism and push through their political agenda of dismantling corporate America. This is what makes Glenn Beck bad for liberal business.
Beck's rally has even hit here at home with Do Nothing Deval weighing in on it. Listen to the YouTube link of a radio interview with the Guv. It's revealing, and the host does a great job explaining the subtext:
http://www.969bostontalks.com/podcast/Episodes.aspx?PID=1468
Is it a gaffe or how liberals really feel?
As someone recently said - "I can see November from my back yard".
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Candidate Focus - Earl Sholley
In our efforts to highlight Republicans running for office, today we focus on Earl Sholley, who is running against one of Massachusetts most notorious liberals - Barney Frank. Let's help Earl in his battle to unseat a disgraceful Congressman.
This is a piece I received from a Sholley supporter that I thought was an absolutely great piece from Earl.
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August 18, 2010
A funny thing happened on the way to the new Health Care bill. Remember when
President Obama signed that Executive Order for Bart Stupak promising no
federal funds would be dispersed for abortion in order to get the votes of
14 Democrats who claimed to be pro-life? Stupak became a hero, didn't he?
Remember how Sarah Palin was savaged by the president and his media for
claiming that the Health Care bill had sections in it which would lead to
Death Panels?
Before the ink was dry on the president's Executive Order, $160 million was
given to the state of Pennsylvania to pay for mandated high risk insurance
pools geared to cover all "legal" abortions. Within days another $37 million
went to the state of New Mexico for the enrollment of individuals for
benefits to be received beginning in August and including an elective for
abortion services once a deductable was paid.
Page 53 of Maryland's Health Insurance Program's "2010 Plan Year Certificate
of Coverage" indicates the use of federal funds for abortion under
"Maternity Services".
Obama's Pre-existing Conditions scam in the Health Care bill is being
directly administered in 21 states across the country to the tune of $5
billion. Another 29 states and D.C. will administer PCIPs through their own
state programs.
The pro-life community has been vigilant and the recent outcry by the
National Right to Life organizations throughout the country has shined a
beacon of light on ObamaCare, leaving the HHS secretary scrambling for
excuses. We're winning folks! And it's all because of you that the silent
screams of God's littlest angels are finally being heard.
President Obama also promised the American people that they would "maintain
their right to a variety of health choices". In the same breath, he
appointed Donald Berwick - the man who stated in a public forum that
"healthcare is by definition redistributional" - to head Medicare &
Medicaid.
The UK Telegraph recently discovered that the FDA advisory Board has dropped
its endorsement of the drug Avastin which is used to treat colon cancer and
advanced breast cancer citing "cost effectiveness" for their decision.
When healthcare is restricted or rationed by government bureaucracies,
people die. Once the approval of a drug is revoked, insurance companies stop
paying for it. When a government bureaucracy becomes the decision-maker in
what costs insurance companies are allowed to incur to save your life, these
government bureaucracies indeed become "Death Panels".
It's long past time for Americans to hear the truth about ObamaCare and the
atrocious Health Care bill that was rammed down the throat of the American
people who never asked for it, don't want it, and are determined to vote
come November for candidates who promise to repeal it!
I am that candidate.
I ask for your vote on Primary Day, September 14th. As your elected
representative of the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts, I will
bring your votes, your ideas and your future to Washington.
Earl Sholley
http://sholleyforcongress.us/
*************************************************************
For more information on Earl Sholley, please visit his web site.
Semper Fi.
This is a piece I received from a Sholley supporter that I thought was an absolutely great piece from Earl.
*****************************************************************
August 18, 2010
A funny thing happened on the way to the new Health Care bill. Remember when
President Obama signed that Executive Order for Bart Stupak promising no
federal funds would be dispersed for abortion in order to get the votes of
14 Democrats who claimed to be pro-life? Stupak became a hero, didn't he?
Remember how Sarah Palin was savaged by the president and his media for
claiming that the Health Care bill had sections in it which would lead to
Death Panels?
Before the ink was dry on the president's Executive Order, $160 million was
given to the state of Pennsylvania to pay for mandated high risk insurance
pools geared to cover all "legal" abortions. Within days another $37 million
went to the state of New Mexico for the enrollment of individuals for
benefits to be received beginning in August and including an elective for
abortion services once a deductable was paid.
Page 53 of Maryland's Health Insurance Program's "2010 Plan Year Certificate
of Coverage" indicates the use of federal funds for abortion under
"Maternity Services".
Obama's Pre-existing Conditions scam in the Health Care bill is being
directly administered in 21 states across the country to the tune of $5
billion. Another 29 states and D.C. will administer PCIPs through their own
state programs.
The pro-life community has been vigilant and the recent outcry by the
National Right to Life organizations throughout the country has shined a
beacon of light on ObamaCare, leaving the HHS secretary scrambling for
excuses. We're winning folks! And it's all because of you that the silent
screams of God's littlest angels are finally being heard.
President Obama also promised the American people that they would "maintain
their right to a variety of health choices". In the same breath, he
appointed Donald Berwick - the man who stated in a public forum that
"healthcare is by definition redistributional" - to head Medicare &
Medicaid.
The UK Telegraph recently discovered that the FDA advisory Board has dropped
its endorsement of the drug Avastin which is used to treat colon cancer and
advanced breast cancer citing "cost effectiveness" for their decision.
When healthcare is restricted or rationed by government bureaucracies,
people die. Once the approval of a drug is revoked, insurance companies stop
paying for it. When a government bureaucracy becomes the decision-maker in
what costs insurance companies are allowed to incur to save your life, these
government bureaucracies indeed become "Death Panels".
It's long past time for Americans to hear the truth about ObamaCare and the
atrocious Health Care bill that was rammed down the throat of the American
people who never asked for it, don't want it, and are determined to vote
come November for candidates who promise to repeal it!
I am that candidate.
I ask for your vote on Primary Day, September 14th. As your elected
representative of the 4th Congressional District of Massachusetts, I will
bring your votes, your ideas and your future to Washington.
Earl Sholley
http://sholleyforcongress.us/
*************************************************************
For more information on Earl Sholley, please visit his web site.
Semper Fi.
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