I have a Dream Speech

MLK was a Republican

This is world peace!

What is Constitutionalism?

From Charles Krauthammer here:

Call it constitutionalism. In essence, constitutionalism is the intellectual counterpart and spiritual progeny of the "originalism" movement in jurisprudence. Judicial "originalists" (led by Antonin Scalia and other notable conservative jurists) insist that legal interpretation be bound by the text of the Constitution as understood by those who wrote it and their contemporaries. Originalism has grown to become the major challenger to the liberal "living Constitution" school, under which high courts are channelers of the spirit of the age, free to create new constitutional principles accordingly.

What originalism is to jurisprudence, constitutionalism is to governance: a call for restraint rooted in constitutional text. Constitutionalism as a political philosophy represents a reformed, self-regulating conservatism that bases its call for minimalist government - for reining in the willfulness of presidents and legislatures - in the words and meaning of the Constitution.

Hand over the gavel!

Baker Street

Windin' your way down on Baker Street
Light in your head and dead on your feet
Well another crazy day
You'll drink the night away
And forget about everything
This city desert makes you feel so cold.
It's got so many people but it's got no soul
And it's taking you so long
To find out you were wrong
When you thought it had everything

You used to think that it was so easy
You used to say that it was so easy
But you're tryin'
You're tryin' now
Another year and then you'll be happy
Just one more year and then you'll be happy
But you're cryin'
You're cryin' now

Way down the street there's a lad in his place
He opens the door he's got that look on his face
And he asks you where you've been
You tell him who you've seen
And you talk about anything

He's got this dream about buyin' some land
He's gonna give up the booze and the one night stands
And then he'll settle down there's a quiet little town
And forget about everything

But you know he'll always keep movin'
You know he's never gonna stop movin
Cus he's rollin'
He's the rollin' stone

And when you wake up it's a new mornin'
The sun is shinin' it's a new morning
You're goin'
You're goin' home.

RIP Gerry Rafferty

Dealing with autism one challenge at a time | StAugustine.com

"It comes down to dads being dads and moms being moms. Children that happen to have autism are first and foremost children. These challenges you handle one at a time and at a different pace than typical children. It is still the same. We have two healthy and happy kids in every way except they have autism," she said.

Dealing with autism one challenge at a time | StAugustine.com

Turn the Water on in Central CA Valley!

My one New Years wish is to turn the water back on so the Central Valley can grow crops again. It will bring the jobs back and lower our food bill. I'm with Sarah Palin. The Snail Darter is a two inch fish bait. That's it get the jobs going again and get California back to work. Hear that Congress, get the water turned back ON!

It's going to the forbidden closet!

Jose Feliciano - Feliz Navidad

Protect our children from hate

Iconic Steve Jobs

Miley Cyrus Video -- Partying with a Bong

Miley Cyrus Video -- Partying with a Bong

I'm sorry, but I think it was POT in that BONG!

Churchill Saw It Coming | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.

Churchill Saw It Coming | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Wild Turkey

From the New Hampshire Wildlife page here.

10 Table Foods Pets Shouldn't Eat : Happy Everything : Animal Planet

10 Table Foods Pets Shouldn't Eat : Happy Everything : Animal Planet

Happy Pardon!

This year's pardoned Tom will go to Mount Vernon, George Washington's home. No more Disneyland for the pardoned birds.

Bridges in San Pedro and Long Beach

When I was a small child I would travel with my parents in car to Terminal Island, San Pedro and Long Beach. I remember going on the Terminal Island Ferry one last time. In 1963 the Vincent Thomas Bridge was completed. Then in November 1963 I remember taking the trip over Terminal Island from San Pedro to Long Beach on the Vincent Thomas Bridge.

The Gerald Desmond Bridge was build and completed in 1968. They will replace the bridge by 2016 and by building the replacement side by side.

Another Bridge I remember is Henry Ford Bridge. It goes over the Cerritos Channel to Terminal Island. The original bridge (Draw Bridge) was build in 1924. It was replaced by a lift type in 1996. I remember when ships were passing the bridge would raise up and let the them pass though. Kind of neat!

I love my dog!

Happy Veteran's Day! Thanks to the Vets who served our Country!

The Obama's Trip to India

Fox predicts 60 seats to Republicans in Congress! Bye Bye Nancy!

Fox predicts 60 seats to Republicans in the house. I can't wait till Jan. 3rd! Bye Bye Nancy, back to the fruits and nuts! Turn in your gavel at the door.

Useful dog tricks

Project Valour-IT Navy

Once again The Soldiers Angels Project Valour-IT is fund raising to support wounded solders with laptops with assisted technology. I'm supporting the NAVY TEAM again this year.

We the People!

Election 2010: California Governor (Meg is closing!)

Election 2010: California Governor

Megs within 4% of Jerry! Within the margin of error! Everybody go vote for Meg so Jerry won't be our Gov. again! We need to save California! Vote for Meg!

Small dogs for Carly! on Twitpic

Small dogs for Carly! on Twitpic

No on 19!

Hugh Hewitt: Time to rebuke the radical Democrats | Washington Examiner

Hugh Hewitt: Time to rebuke the radical Democrats | Washington Examiner

The defeat on Nov. 2 will have to be so large as to mock the president's "foreign money" narrative and to silence Pelosi's already wild ramblings.

It will have to be so large and so threatening that the Senate Democrats look past both Obama's agent Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and the hard-left Schumer to a new face, voice and approach even as House Democrats push aside all the remnants of the gang that led them back into the political wilderness after four short years because they imposed San Francisco economics on an unwilling nation.

The country needs to deliver a crushing blow to the Democrats, and many Democrats will be cheering that very thing on the night of 11/2.


Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columns/Time-to-rebuke-the-radical-Democrats-1321638-105636698.html#ixzz13U8Ly8EL

Election Weather Report--Forecast not good for Dems!

When rain is forecast in the Mid-West the Dems stay home. Weather report here.

I remember 2004, it rained all over Ohio and that state was the bell winner for Bush.

In more bad news for Democrats, rain is in the forecast for much of the country on Election Day.

Weather tracking websites, including weather.com and The Old Farmer's Almanac, are calling for rain in the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast regions, with chances for precipitation in other parts of the country as well.

According to Laurel Harbridge, a Northwestern University political science professor, GOP voters are not typically discouraged by rain. “Republicans are helped by bad weather ... it does harm Democratic prospects.”

November 2nd is the crossroad!

Brown didn't have a paln for first Term in office!

Repeal ObamaCare!

Brown Wants To Spend Tax Dollars On Movies

Stage hand gets fired for USS Geo. HW Bush hat and sweatshirt

Pink Slips for Dems!

Call her "Ma'am!"

Call Me Madam Joe from RightChange on Vimeo.

BradMD.com: My Homemade Video: "The 'Death Panels' Are Real" S...

BradMD.com: My Homemade Video: "The 'Death Panels' Are Real" S...: "'The 'Death Panels' Are Real' by Bradley Hennenfent, M.D., physician & economist - VIDEO The 'death panels' are real and exist now. I have ..."

19 days!

Apologize Harry!

See you in November

See You in November

When your mommy told you to use your words

I don’t think that’s what she meant

You’ve forgotten all about the good ol’ days

When it was patriotic to dissent

Ooh, aren’t you so clever

With those words we’ll always remember

But nothing lasts forever

See you in November

Shufflin’ your feet and you’re moping around

No more Change in your cute man-purse

I can see your future in your Coffee grounds

It’s only going to get much worse

Ooh, aren’t you so clever

With those words we’ll always remember

But nothing lasts forever

See you in November

That’s a nice shirt, it says “I’m with Stupid”

And the arrow’s pointing at your friends

Another swing and miss just like all the others

We all know how it’s going to end

Ooh, aren’t you so clever

With those words we’ll always remember

But nothing lasts forever

See you in November

The Army you Have here

Military Absentee Ballots in One State May Never Be Counted

Military Absentee Ballots in One State May Never Be Counted

This is bad news. And I bet convicts will get to vote but not the Military who fights to protect American's so we can VOTE!

Kirly (not a bald stooge): October 12, 2010 - Tenth anniversary of the USS Co...

Kirly (not a bald stooge): October 12, 2010 - Tenth anniversary of the USS Co...: "Please go to The Jawa Report and read the whole thing in honor of the murdered. The 10th Anniversary of the USS Cole BombingIn remembrance o..."

Here is the link to JAWA Report.

Happy birthday US NAVY! 235!

From Blackfive here. My hubby served for 24 years and retired 3 years ago. He kind of misses it but rejoices being home with family now. He served his time.

AFP CA Ballot Proposition Recommendations

From AFP Here:

Prop 19 NO

Prop 20 YES

Prop 21 NO

Prop 22 NO

Prop 23 YES

Prop 24 NO

Prop 25 NO

Prop 26 YES

Prop 27 NO

See you in November!

Kirly (not a bald stooge): Mexican President Calderone on Drug Trafficking an...

Kirly (not a bald stooge): Mexican President Calderone on Drug Trafficking an...: "In an article about the success of the Drug War in Tijuana, Mexico, Mexican President Calderone blames American pot heads and other drug use..."

America at War, 2010 | The Weekly Standard

America at War, 2010 | The Weekly Standard

The USS Cole attack ten years ago.

Loretta claims border fence is Berlin Wall!

No on 19: DEA reasons why POT should not be legalized

Here are some reasons why legalizing marijuana is wrong.

One Nation Rally Picture Guaranteed to Haunt Media - Especially Ed Schultz | NewsBusters.org

One Nation Rally Picture Guaranteed to Haunt Media - Especially Ed Schultz | NewsBusters.org
Good article with pictures of the Mall during the Glenn Beck "Honor" rally last month and the "One NATION" rally yesterday. HEH!

Photo from Glenn Beck's Facebook page:

SIR! Ma'am Boxer got to go!

My 8th grader

My 8th grader has a new Special Ed. Teacher. She's only taught Special Ed. in Kindergarten before. ? Alarms are going off! I had this problem before with teacher change. A lost year in third grade. Eight grade is important to get ready for High School. Last year my husband and I made sure things were in place for this year. They are not being done with this new teacher. She has no clue. My daughter has come so far along. Her writing is now proficient and needs AT to succeed in class. The IEP  has be followed. I hope its just a minor oversight. Stay tuned!

Meg Whitman's Clinton Ad

Vote for Carly!

Daughter and Mother

The D's separated by birth

Bullhorn Speech

Boehner fights back: NYT story is 'hatchet job' | Washington Examiner

Boehner fights back: NYT story is 'hatchet job' | Washington Examiner

Conservative Blogs Central: On The George W. Bush 911 Response

Conservative Blogs Central: On The George W. Bush 911 Response
Bush did the right thing to not respond right away. He showed he was in command and ready to defend the USA in the attack on American soil. God Bless America For President George W. Bush!

Election 2010: California Governor

Election 2010: California Governor Megs is at 48% and Brown at 45%.

14 Senators that voted against DOMA

Kitties riding robot vacuum

Repubs lead by 10 points

I can see November clearly now! Gallup poll here.

Administration halts prosecution of alleged USS Cole bomber : New Patriot Journal

Administration halts prosecution of alleged USS Cole bomber : New Patriot Journal

Loretta is outnumbered!

Outnumbered and looking frustrated, Ms. Sanchez fired back at the Republican attacks on stimulus spending and tax increases. She said Democrats, through the stimulus bill, cut taxes for 98 percent of Americans and extended jobless benefits. In response to claims by her colleagues that Congress and the administration were hurting business, she said that corporate profits in recent months have risen. "They have money, and they haven't hired," she said.

All in all, the discussion signaled the battle lines being drawn as the fall campaign gets under way.

Van Tran needs our help to oust Loretta in November.

Obama's Administration will not Prosecute the Cole Bomber

Seventeen Sailors were killed in the USS Cole Bombing attack and Clinton did nothing. Now Obama's administration will not prosecute the person behind the bombing. We are a paper tiger. Thanks Obama. American's died and you are not doing anything about it. Wimpy.

POLITICO: Major Garrett leaving Fox News for National Journal - On Media - Major Garrett leaving Fox News for National Journal

POLITICO: Major Garrett leaving Fox News for National Journal - On Media - Major Garrett leaving Fox News for National Journal We will miss you on Fox but will read your articles at National Journal.

Holy Shirts & Pants

Holy Shirts & PantsLOL!

Baker v. Nelson

Baker v. Nelson, 291 Minn. 310 (1971)

CASE: Male companions applied for and were denied a marriage license on the grounds that they were of the same sex.

FACTS: Richard John Baker and James Michael McConnell made an application for a marriage license with the respondent, who is the clerk of Hennepin County District Court. They were denied a license on the grounds that they were not man and woman, but man and man. The trial court ruled that the respondent was not required to issue a marriage license and specifically directed that a marriage license not be issued to them. The couple appealed.

BAKER ARGUES:

1. The absence of an express statutory prohibition against same-sex marriages evinces a legislative intent to authorize such marriages.
2. The law is unconstitutional because it (a) denies petitioners a fundamental right guaranteed by the Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, arguably made applicable to the states by the Fourteenth Amendment, and (b) petitioners are deprived of liberty and property without due process and are denied the equal protection of the laws, both guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.

STATE ARGUES: Probably that the state has a compelling interest in prohibiting homosexual marriages, that the state has the power to regulate marriage.

COURT SAYS: Affirms the lower court ruling, denying the men a marriage license.

HOLDING: State did not deprive a gay couple of liberty or property without due process or of equal protection when it prohibited them from obtaining a marriage license on the basis of their sex.

RATIONALE:

* The legislature did not intend to permit same-sex marriages by not specifically outlawing them, as evidenced by the use of heterosexual words like "husband and wife" and "bride and groom" in the laws it passed governing the instutition.
* The point of marriage is procreation, a fact that is as old as Genesis.
* There is no irrational discrimination against homosexuals because of their classification in the statute, even though the state does not require heterosexual married couples to have a proved capacity or declared willingness to procreate ("abstract symmetry" is not demanded by the Fourteenth Amendment).

Ed Meese's piece in Wa Po

Regardless of whether one agrees with the result, structurally sound opinions always confront binding legal precedent. Walker's is a clear exception because the U.S. Supreme Court has spoken on whether a state's refusal to authorize same-sex marriage violates the equal protection and due process clauses of the 14th Amendment. In 1972, Baker v. Nelson, a case over whether Minnesota violated the Constitution by issuing marriage licenses only to opposite-sex couples, was unanimously thrown out on the merits, for lack of a substantial federal question. The Supreme Court's action establishes a binding precedent in favor of Proposition 8. But Judge Walker's ruling doesn't mention Baker, much less attempt to distinguish it or accept its findings.

Judge Walker did not look at previous Supreme Court rulings. Precedent matters. I hope Justice Kennedy will look to Baker v. Nelson and let a previous ruling stand.

Washington Post article here.

Genisis 2 and Marriage Definition

I was reading the letters to the editor about one letter writer using the "rib" out of Adam to create Eve to define the union of man and woman. Another letter writer was offended at the mention of the bible passage. I think that person is missing the point. God saw that his creation of Man needed a companion. This union provided a way of God's creation to procreate and continue on. We all are fortunate that God wanted to populate the world. A Union of Man and Woman. Think about that. Without the act of procreation we all would not be on this earth. Why be offended? Go figure.

The ‘sanctity’ of marriage?

After reading several letters about the Proposition 8 debate [“Prop. 8 ruling a victory for Constitution,” Aug. 15], I am compelled to offer clarification. One reader stated that the basis for marriage was established when God took a rib from Adam to create Eve. As a thinking person I am as offended by this logic as I would be if our laws were based on the teachings of Dr. Seuss.

Commonly repeated phrases include, “the sanctity of marriage” and “marriage is for procreation.” You can legally go to Las Vegas on a three-day bender and get married to a complete stranger by an Elvis impersonator at 3 a.m. Sanctity? What about the countless marriages entered into for financial gain, like citizenship, tax benefits or health insurance? Should we overlook the fact that nearly half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce?

Where’s the sanctity of married couples who do procreate, repeatedly and without planning, resulting in unwanted, abused children who wind up in the custody of social services, placed in foster homes or wind up incarcerated? I am tired of marriage being referred to as “sacred” when clearly it is not.

Paul Darden

Huntington Beach

Dear Paul (of little faith) yes some marriages are shams and have ended in divorce. But I am thankful I could get a divorce from someone who was doing bad things to me and behind my back. (Cheating on me). And he thought he was doing nothing wrong! But then I entered my current Marriage with Eyes Open and It has been wonderful and produced two wonderful children. We learn from our mistakes and divorce has to happen in order to save oneself from abuse of the spouse. I believe in the The ‘sanctity’ of marriage. Even with it's so called faults that Paul has mentioned.

Some enter marriage with good intentions but the other has broken the bond. What can we do? Some have children and abuse the offspring. The State has to come in and raise the children. It happens. Sometimes the parents have good intentions and the child has mental and behavioral problems. The State is there to help them out. Paul, should we outlaw marriage all together. Should the State take over raising the offspring? Should both Gays and Straits have just Civil Unions? What should it be Paul? You define it.

Prop. 8 defined Marriage as "marriage is between one man and one woman". The Attorney General Jerry Brown put it on the Ballot with the "Gay Marriage Ban" label. A misunderstood fact in the whole mess.

Sully the Pilot Whale at Sea World

Obama picks 'The View' over appearing at Boy Scouts' 100th anniversary celebration | Washington Examiner

Obama picks 'The View' over appearing at Boy Scouts' 100th anniversary celebration | Washington Examiner

Bob Dries, chairman of national news and media at the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree – a gathering that happens every four years and attracts thousands of scouts from around the world – told CNSNews.com that the organization was told on Monday that the president had scheduling conflicts and would not be speaking in-person at the week-long event.

The BSA had scheduled its Wednesday arena program to include remarks by the president at 11 a.m. in front of the more than 45,000 scouts who will be in attendance.

Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Obama-picks-The-View-over-appearing-at-Boy-Scouts-100th-anniversary-celebration-99311489.html#ixzz0vMSilHZN

Will Washington's Failures Lead To Second American Revolution? - Investors.com

Will Washington's Failures Lead To Second American Revolution? - Investors.com

It starts on November 2, 2010!

87% Say America Likely To Elect Woman President in Next 25 Years

87% Say America Likely To Elect Woman President in Next 25 Years

Sarah!

Pajamas Media » Disgrace: DOJ Fails to Protect Military Voting Rights

Pajamas Media » Disgrace: DOJ Fails to Protect Military Voting Rights

Misplaced modesty | obama, america, modesty - Opinion - The Orange County Register

Misplaced modesty | obama, america, modesty - Opinion - The Orange County Register

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle vetoes civil unions bill - Andy Barr - POLITICO.com

Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle vetoes civil unions bill - Andy Barr - POLITICO.com

Justice Department sues over Arizona immigration law - Josh Gerstein - POLITICO.com

Justice Department sues over Arizona immigration law - Josh Gerstein - POLITICO.com

The 234th Aniversary

Our Declaration of Independence here.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

The Deryni Series by Katherine Kurtz

I loved reading this series and wanted to get back to reading the Historical fantasy series. I liked the medieval aspects of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Chronicles of the Deryni

* Deryni Rising (1970)
o November 1120: Kelson Haldane must protect his crown from a Deryni usurper.
* Deryni Checkmate (1972)
o March 1121: Alaric Morgan and Duncan McLain face the wrath of the Holy Church.
* High Deryni (1973)
o June 1121 – July 1121: Kelson Haldane attempts to repair an ecclesiastical schism on the eve of a foreign invasion.

[edit] The Legends of Camber of Culdi

* Camber of Culdi (1976)
o September 903 – December 904: The events that inspired Camber MacRorie to lead the Haldane Restoration.
* Saint Camber (1978)
o June 905 – January 907: The struggles of Camber MacRorie to protect the throne of Cinhil Haldane.
* Camber the Heretic (1981)
o January 917 – January 918: An anti-Deryni backlash sweeps through Gwynedd, threatening the lives of every Deryni in the kingdom.

[edit] The Histories of King Kelson

* The Bishop's Heir (1984)
o November 1123 – January 1124: An old political conflict threatens to erupt once again.
* The King's Justice (1985)
o May 1124 – July 1124: Kelson Haldane leads a military campaign to put down a rebellion
* The Quest for Saint Camber (1986)
o March 1125 – June 1125: A tragic accident befalls Kelson Haldane during a religious quest.

[edit] The Heirs of Saint Camber

* The Harrowing of Gwynedd (1989)
o January 918 – August 918: The Deryni desperately try to survive the persecutions.
* King Javan's Year (1992)
o June 921 – October 922: Javan Haldane struggles to secure his throne.
* The Bastard Prince (1994)
o May 928 – December 928: Rhys Michael Haldane must defend his crown from a foreign invader.

[edit] The Childe Morgan Trilogy

* In the King's Service (2003)
o Summer 1082 – November 1091: Donal Blaine Haldane seeks a Deryni protector for his sons.
* Childe Morgan (2006)
o December 1093 - March 1096: Kenneth and Alyce Morgan prepare their son Alaric for his future role.
* (unknown title) (unknown publication date)
o (details not yet announced)

Rep. Congress can't travel to Gulf

Transparency in the Capital.

The travel would appear to be to in the category of "general oversight" into an issue in which several committees have already been authorized for member visits to the Gulf Coast, said Kyle Anderson, spokesman for House Administration Committee Chairman Robert Brady, D-Pa. Such trips, Brady said, are "not eligible for payment from the financial accounts" that finance members' offices.

Brady's committee decides on whether to allow congressional funding of trips.

Scalise said he was surprised that the House administration panel would deny compensation for a trip designed to help members understand the issues related to the Gulf disaster, especially given that they soon will vote on spill-related legislation.

Sen Byrd R.I.P.

Secure Our Border!

Get Away From That!

He is a muslim!

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said he had a one-on-one meeting with Obama, in which President Obama told him that he was still a Muslim, the son of a Muslim father, the stepson of Muslim stepfather, that his half brothers in Kenya are Muslims, and that he was sympathetic towards the Muslim agenda.

From Atlas here.

Another report says the Birth certificate can't be found. (it is hidden for sure).

An Atheist rates the Ten Commandments

Need I say any more?

Simona de Silvestro Scary Fire 2010 Indy Car Series at Texas Motor Speed...

US to Join South Korea in Military exercise

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington will participate in a joint naval exercise with South Korea next week in the Yellow Sea, the same waters west of the Korean peninsula where North Korea is accused of sinking a South Korean warship last March, ABC News has learned.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns N. Korea to "halt provocative actions."

A U.S. official said the carrier, which operates from its home port in Japan, "will be sent to the waters off South Korea within coming days to participate in joint exercises" with the South Korean navy.

Slated to begin June 8, the official said this exercise will be "separate and distinct" from an upcoming anti-submarine warfare exercise that Pentagon officials had said recently would be occurring "in the near future."

Here is the rest of story at ABC:

Gulf Coast Oil Spill Could Eclipse Exxon Valdez

Texas Textbook Ruling

I like when the truth is brought out. Truth vs. Liberalism.

Robo Snake

McClintock's Response to President Calderon

Happy Mohammed Day

Take the poll on Hot Air.

An Idiot Calls An Idiot An Idiot!

I am not a fan of Bad Astronomer. I was but then I was getting more and more turned off of his mixing politics and Social Engineering with his Astronomy blog. I believe that Science is Science and why mix the blog up with your politics and beliefs? If a Science Magazine is your sponsor then blog about Science than Social issues! But I digress.

Anyway, I occasionally visit the site to see what obviously non-science junk he's shoveling for the day. Yesterday I found this. Mr. Bad Astronomer wants Glenn Beck to say he called him an "Idiot" rather than his employer, Discover Magazine. Granted it is right to get the quoter and quote correct. But Mr. Bad is an egomaniac. And Beck can be a bit too much for me. But Beck is a Patriot and Mr. Bad is just EGO. Read his blog and you tell me. Nice pictures but sometimes goes off on a liberal tangent. BAD!

Support Arizona

Another "offensive" thing in Public Schools

From AIM here.