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  $1776 Reasons to Support Hoffman for Congress

  Wes Nakagiri 7:18 pm on October 27, 2009 | 2 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: announcement (7), Michigan (21), Organizing (8), Tea Party (18)

  The last sentence of our Declaration of Independence reads as follows:

  “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”

  Placing their signatures upon this, most important document of American freedom, our Founding Fathers knew there was no going back. They were “all in” in the battle for American independence. After all, they were committing treason.

  It is spine-tingling when you consider that these citizens that were bold enough, and brave enough to give up all they had in order to fight for the unalienable Rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. At that moment, July 4, 1776, our Founding Fathers were more than just involved, they were committed.

  I think about what the Tea Party movement has accomplished, and it has been magical. Ordinary, every-day, run-of-the-mill Americans have battled the Washington machine to a standstill on ObamaCare. Legislation that would have been rammed down our throats in July has yet to pass as of late October. This is in large part due to our efforts and the efforts of millions of other patriotic Americans.

  Yes, we have accomplished much, but there is much more to do. I for one am yearning for more than involvement; I want to move further down the road of commitment. Am I ready to be as committed as our Founders? I hope through our efforts that I’ll never need to answer that question.

  Am I willing to pledge my Life, my Fortune, and my sacred Honor? My answer is that I’m ready to take a step in that direction. It is my strong desire to have historians look back at the Tea Party movement as a turning point in American politics, a time when committed friends and neighbors took control and placed our great republic back on its constitutional moorings.

  Friends and colleagues, we have an opportunity to return America back to its constitutional heritage by electing a third-party candidate for Congress. Doug Hoffman, a true conservative, is running as a third-party candidate for Congress in the 23rd district in the state of New York. He is in a tight race; some polls even have him leading both the liberal Democrat and the liberal Republican. This neophyte politician has done a remarkable job in battling the established powers in New York.

  I am asking you to join with me and donate a portion of Your Fortune to Mr. Hoffman’s campaign. I am asking you to join me in donating $17.76 to Mr. Hoffman’s campaign to make sure his message of fiscal discipline and constitutional values is heard loud and clear in these final days. To show my commitment to this historical race I’m going to match your contribution with an equal amount. For the first 100 contributions of $17.76 I will contribute my own $17.76, up to a total of $1776.00. To receive the match I’m asking that you make your contribution no later than Thursday, October 29. I will contact the Hoffman campaign to verify how many contributions of $17.76 they received and I will match that amount.

  I am 51 years old. Over my entire lifetime I’ve probably contributed less than a sum total of two-hundred dollars to political campaigns. I never saw a compelling reason to give more. This year is different. I can see that average citizens are making a difference. We have a chance to shift the balance of power back to the American people. I hope you’ll join me in moving down the path of commitment.

  Below are links that allow you to make your own independent assessment of Doug Hoffman and his campaign in New York’s 23rd district. If you wish to contribute, and I hope you do, please click on the link to Hoffman for Congress and contribute electronically via a credit card. Please make sure you contribute exactly $17.76. The Hoffman campaign will tally up these contributions and I will match them. Please contribute by credit card – do not contribute by check as there will not be enough time to include contributions made by check.

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  Detroit Residents See Obama as Hero - Tea Party Sees Another Socialist

  Wes Nakagiri 5:03 pm on October 25, 2009 | 2 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: liberalism (4), Michigan (21), Obama (15), socialism (2), Tax Policy (3)

  Sometimes you hear something that makes you stop and shake your head. You might even say to yourself, “Did I actually hear that correctly?” Here is one of those occasions for me.

  The audio clip below is from WJR radio in Detroit, Michigan. The reporter is Ken Rogulski. In this audio clip Mr. Rogulski interviewed two women who were waiting in line at Cobo Hall, a downtown convention center, for what they thought would be a $3000 government hand-out courtesy of President Barack Obama. Before you listen to the tape let me provide you with some context.

  That there were people waiting in line for a government hand-out is not remarkable in and of itself. Government hand-outs are all too common in this day and age. What is remarkable are the specific circumstances surrounding this particular government give-away of your hard earned wages and the hard earned wages of future generations.

  According to a report filed by Ross Simpson of Associated Press and aired on WJBK television in Detroit, in early October Detroit residents lined up outside Cobo Hall to apply for federal funds for an anti-homelessness program. However, many of those in line thought they were queuing up for a $3000 check direct from Obama’s stimulus program. Police were called in when the crowd got out of hand. Attendees jostled for position in line and fights broke out as they waited to receive an application for Obama-dollars. One attendee was quoted as saying, “This is bad right here, it is like three or four welfare offices mixed in one. It is irritating to me.” Police eventually had to disperse the crowd but not before 50,000 applications had been handed out. It was reported that only 3,500 applicants would actually receive funds.

  After you listen to the tape ask yourself these questions: 1) Do you think it is likely that these women are a product of the Detroit Public School System? 2) Are you surprised that these women do not know where Obama’s money comes from? 3) Do you think these women are thankful to you, the American taxpayer, for generously supporting them? 4) Do you think that liberal social policies (Democrats have ruled Detroit for nearly 5 decades) have created a mindset whereby Detroit residents expect government hand-outs? 4) Which political party benefits from having uneducated voters that rely on government largesse?

  Please forward this story to your friends and family that are slightly left of center. Ask them to consider the questions above after they listen to this audio clip. Ask them if Obama’s far left policies inspire citizens to be the best they can be. Don’t bother forwarding this to anybody on the far left, as they will not be persuaded by facts on the ground.

  Your Tax Dollars Make Obama a Hero to Detroit Residents
  (click on audio player below to hear recording)
  

   
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  McCotter Proposes ObamaCare for Your Pet

  Wes Nakagiri 10:17 am on September 7, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Michigan (21), Tax Policy (3), Thaddeus McCotter

  Thaddeus McCotter (R ), representing Michigan’s 11^th Congressional District, appears to be living a “dog’s life.”  While he and our other political elites enjoy a fluffy omelet with hollandaise sauce we, the citizens of the United States of America, are getting a “dog’s breakfast.” 

  About a month ago Mr. McCotter introduced legislation to provide pet owners with a $3500 tax deduction for qualified pet-care expenses.  With all of the major issues facing our nation why does Mr. McCotter expend legislative effort to provide the equivalent of ObamaCare for pets?  Well perhaps this description is a bit over the top.  After all, Mr. McCotter is not trying to nationalize the entire pet care industry, nor is he proposing to take your pet care away and redistribute it undocumented strays.    Further, in contrast to President Obama, Mr. McCotter is proposing a tax break.  Hmm… maybe I should tone down my criticism just a bit?  I don’t think so!  That this is a tax break rather than a tax increase is somewhat irrelevant to the issue at hand.  It still remains that a Congressman should be focused upon critical issues rather his own pet project.

  It rankles me anytime I see an official of our Federal government, regardless of political affiliation; meddle in affairs that are none of his business.  Where in our Constitution does it say that Congress shall provide for pet care?   Interestingly enough, Mr. McCotter is the sole sponsor of HR3501, also known as the Humanity And Pets Partnered Through the Years Act (HAPPY Act).  It seems to me that this esteemed legislator has obviously misinterpreted the most widely known passage written in our Declaration of Independence.  This passage states that we have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  It does not state that we have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of HAPPYness.

  As an advocate of limited government it is disappointing to see Mr. McCotter, a member of the political party that purports to oppose big government, introduce such a ridiculous piece of legislation.  This legislation provides us all with a clear cut understanding of why a piece of legislation is referred to as a “bill.”  The more bills that Congress passes the more bills the citizens pay.  The general population should not be asked to subsidize pet care for their neighbors.  What extraordinary public policy concern is addressed with this tax break?   This situation reminds me of how the Republicans “screwed the pooch” when they controlled the purse strings and let spending get out of control.  Republican Party leaders need to put a leash on members who have lost their way.  The American People are looking for limited government, not a slightly smaller version of big government.  Extra time spent paper-training now will prevent bigger messes in the future.

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