Posted by One does not have to be a political mastermind to see what is happening in America today. Glenn Beck’s claim that the Obama administration’s goal is to transform the Nation in a way that mirrors Hugo Chavez’ take- over of Venezuela, indeed, has validity. The amount of government control and over the top spending that the Obama White house and the Democrat controlled Congress have assumed in one year is unprecedented and will take many years to salvage.
Do the American people have the political will to show President Obama and Congress that they see right through their unfair class warfare games and socialist-style spread the wealth mentality? The answer is a resounding YES.
Take the race for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts as a prime example of how real the uproar against government largesse is. The U.S. Senate seat opened up by the passing of Democrat and healthcare “reform” advocate Sen. Ted Kennedy was never thought to be an at-risk seat for Democrats, until now.
Massachusetts has not elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate since 1972. Voter registration is 3 to 1 favoring Democrats, yet Republican candidate Scott Brown has taken a four point lead in the polls against Democrat Martha Coakley, just four days before the Special Election scheduled for Tuesday, January 19.
State Senator Scott Brown is running his campaign against “wasteful government spending and higher taxes.” Compare this statement to his Democrat counterpart Attorney General Martha Coakley who “believes the best way to get our economy back on the right track is to. . . take all necessary steps to get people back to work.” All necessary steps is code word for spend more money a so-called solution to high unemployment that did not work last year, and the American people have rejected.
This is once again a clear example of how out of touch Democrats have become. The good news is they will pay at the ballot box in November, and it cannot happen a day sooner. The bad news, however, is how much damage can they do in the meantime?
For now, Republicans will recruit as many, liberty, small government candidates to run in every possible District across America if they are smart, and will very likely make a good showing, with the hope of taking over the halls of Congress effective 2011. They do so at their own peril though, because if they think they can revert to a business as usual mindset and keep control, they are sadly mistaken.
A major issue that is favoring Republican Scott Brown for a win is the healthcare “reform” bill that the White house and select members of Congress are currently negotiating behind closed doors. The American people are angry that the President promised that these negotiations would be aired on C-span at least eight times on the campaign trail, and so far, nothing. No one really knows what the final bill will entail, but everyone knows it will raise health insurance costs, and it will ration care.
As evidenced by the Tea Party protestors, the American people do not trust the government to take over the healthcare industry. The people understand that under the government’s plan, healthcare will be tied into politics, money, and who you know. Already deals have been cut for certain States in the Union who will be exempt from paying Medicaid services for its constituents, at the expense of the rest of the Country.
Government workers and Unions will be exempt from paying a tax for so called Cadillac health insurance plans enjoyed by them and their families, but any other family enjoying those same benefits will be taxed at the rate of 40%.
The people are not stupid, Mr. President, and it is as clear as day, access to medical care will depend on who your elected official is and how much money you can contribute to their campaign (note the special deal union workers received for their continued financial support to the Democrat Party), rather than what type of care you need, and what you are willing to contribute for that care.
The people understand that this “reform” bill will tax them into oblivion, and put a crushing end to a healthcare industry that has served them well.
For good reason Republican Scott Brown is against the current healthcare “reform” measure, so is 60% of the country (and growing). So for a brief moment, I was elated to think that a win here will mean a defeat of the healthcare “reform” measure, since Brown’s one vote will break the Democrat stranglehold in Congress.
But, the jokes on me, there is already talk of obstruction and maneuvers to keep Scott Brown out of the seat (if he wins) until after the unpopular and obscene bill is passed. It doesn’t get any more blatant and arrogant than that.
SEND A STRONG MESSAGE TO CONGRESS THAT THEY DO NOT OWN US.
DO WHATEVER YOU CAN TO HELP SCOTT BROWN WIN TUESDAY JANUARY 19.
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By Raquel on Jan 16, 2010
Raquel,
Great blog and to the point. This is not just going to be a battle against the arrogant corruption of the Democratic leadership…this is a war. It will not end until they are unseated and humbled by the new WE THE PEOPLE! Keep up the great work!
By Sheryl on Jan 16, 2010
It would seem to me that the Democrats in the Senate (and House as well) should be praying that Scott Brown wins. That would be the death knell of Obama Healthcare and will help to get them off the hook. They know if it passes, they are all out of office.
-Jim Trent
By Jim Trent on Jan 16, 2010
Good point Jim. Democrat officials are stuck between Barack and a hard place. If only ONE would take a stand in the name of the people, no one would care if Brown wins or loses, but the Chicago-style pressure must be overwhelming.
Passing this bill will put the Dems on the wrong side of the people for many years to come.
The measure will ultimately be repealed, either by Congressional support next year, or by a US Supreme Court decision that finds the bill unconstitutional.
The Dems have dug their graves so deep, there’s no getting out.
By Raquel on Jan 16, 2010
Link to photo gallery of Scott Brown’s speech today.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/real_bostonian/sets/72157623097306373/show/
By Raquel on Jan 17, 2010
I hope Scott Brown does well in the senate and is pragmatic. Although the independents got him voted to the senate I’m just worried that the far right will sooner or later turn against him when they find out he suppports abortion rights (although does not support federal funding for abortions) and he does not support a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage.
By Reggie on Jan 22, 2010
Believe me pro-life voters already know that Brown supports abortion rights.
But in this instance, pro-lifers were more concerned with stopping the healthcare “reform” legislation — because if passed it would be a huge defeat for life.
Sometimes its the lessor of two evils that wins.
By Raquel on Jan 22, 2010
Hi Raquel,
Apologies for the untimeliness of my response. I would like to say I’m happy about the victory as so many of my friends are (including many for whom life is THE most important issue), but while there are many issues on which I’m willing to compromise, that’s one I’d really have trouble with. If it were a choice between a tax-and-spend pro-lifer or a fiscal conservative who supports abortion on demand, the former would get my vote in a second. That said, I can’t dismiss this result out of hand because of the support he has received from single-issue pro-life organizations who claim he’s less pro-abortion than his opponent was. I’ve written to 3 such organizations asking about this, but have not yet received any response, most likely because they’ve been busy with yesterday’s March in DC(which I hope was a HUGE success) and related activities around the country. In the meantime, maybe you (or one of your readers) could clear some things up for me: Specifically, is he against ALL funding of elective abortion, or only that proposed in the healthcare bills currently being debated? For instance, would he vote to uphold the Hyde Amendment and the ban on abortions on military bases?
I saw on his website that he supports “some restrictions,” but is (perhaps deliberately) vague on what they are. The website said he supports requiring “parental consent and notification”, but the “and” confuses me because I have yet to figure out how a parent can give consent without being notified. I hope he means he would allow a parent not only to be notified but to VETO an abortion, and the father of the baby as well while we’re at it.
Has he said how he would vote on issues like FOCA and confirmation of an anti-Roe judge? He did say he believes states should be able to make their own law regarding same-sex marriage; the least he can do is apply that to abortion as well.
Finally, he has said he is against “partial-birth abortion.” That’s all well and good, but I’m not sure why anyone would find dismemberment – a far slower and therefore more painful death – any LESS barbaric. If I had to choose the method of my own demise, I’d probably take a relatively quick (albeit agonizing) stab in the head over being pulled apart limb-by-limb or burned to death with saline. Anyway, the latter is really a general question that’s been on my mind long before I ever heard the name Scott Brown. If there’s anyone reading this blog who supports banning partial-birth but not other types of abortion, I’d be curious to know your reasons.
Raquel, I hope we can work on this guy, and that as soon as a life-related vote comes before him (Obamacare notwithstanding), I’ll be as happy about his victory as my friends are.
Take care,
Paula
By Paula on Jan 23, 2010
My understanding is that Brown is against Federal funding for abortion under the current “reform” plan, but how exactly it works under Romney-care in MA, a universal health plan Brown supports, or the Hyde Amendment, as it relates to funding abortions, I don’t know. But, will try to find out and get back to you.
Getting pro-lifers elected is a big part of the pro-life movement, but education is just as important. Pro-lifers can learn from the tea party movement. It’s when the people revolt that forces politicians to change positions.
So the fight is still in the streets, one mind/heart at a time. In part it’s working, since abortion rates have been going down since the early 90s, and the majority of people consider themselves pro-life.
Once one comes to the conclusion that unborn life is sacred and worth protecting, it is also difficult for me to comprehend wishy-washy pro-life support.
There is no difference with killing an 8 month old in utero than a 3 month old in utero — abortion is the same barbaric death.
I think that most “pro-choicers” whether Republican or Democrat are misinformed and still buy into the lies that the abortion industry has advocated for 38 years.
It’s not an easy one, but it is our job to show our friends, family and neighbors the destruction that abortion has created for all involved.
We know that abortion hurts women physically, mentally and spiritually. There is no denying that. The more people realize this, the more they will find truth out of confusion.
By Raquel on Jan 24, 2010
You are so right; every abortion involves AT LEAST 2 victims. I began tearing up as I watched Georgette Forney give her testimony, surrounded by women carrying signs saying “I regret my abortion.” Many men, too, are vicimized, as they are completely shut out of the decision and not even allowed to grieve.
I also agree that many people still buy the lies that Dr. Nathanson admitted to fabricating. Some pro-abortion leaders, though, are beginning to change their strategy. They admit abortion kills a human being but still shill for it’s legality. That goes beyond ignorance. It’s evil, pure and simple. These same pro-abortion extremists also brush off the suffering of the women I mentioned above, if they bother to acknowledge them at all. Their stories get in the way of NOW and NARAL’s convenient belief that abortion liberates and empowers women.
By Paula on Jan 25, 2010