Breaking News – Sarah Palin
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Apparently, Governor Palin will step down from her position as Alaska’s governor. If this is correct, the operative question is “why?”. Obvious answer: to run for President of United States in 2012. However, she will still need a platform from which to accomplish such a feat. Writing a book seems likely, but what else???? Perhaps to run for United States Senate? But from what state; perhaps Lisa Murkowski should watch her back? (I know that Palin is reportedly supporting Murkowki’s re-election bid, but politicians change their minds ALL the time to suit their own objectives.)
Boston Patriot @ July 3, 2009
Where Is The Outrage?
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The Boston Phoenix reports that last December, the city of Boston paid $3.8 million dollars to a plaintiff who sued the city alleging that misconduct by the Boston Police Department resulted in his wrongful incarceration. This brings to $10 million the amount that Boston has paid to wrongfully convicted plaintiffs. This suggests that Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has failed to address certain problems affecting the Boston Police Department–problems highlighted by the Phoenix over the past few years. Will Menino’s opponents in the 2009 mayoral race make an issue of the problems affecting the Boston Police Department? If the allegedly invulnerable Menino has one weakness, it would be this issue, no?
D. R. Tucker @ July 2, 2009
Rest in Peace: Mollie Sugden
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Mollie Sugden, British Actress.
My mother and I enjoyed watching reruns of “Are You Being Served”, a long-running, 1970’s era British sitcom. One of our favorite characters was the oft irreverent Mrs. Slocombe, played by Mary Isobel “Mollie” Sugden. Regrettably, Sugden passed from this world today. She will be missed, but thankfully, her work lives on.
Boston Patriot @ July 1, 2009
Independence Day
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As I look back at past Independence Days that I have observed over my lifetime, I cannot help but wonder if this may be the last one that we as Americans will observe in the spirit of our Founders.
We have witnessed a steady and blatant disregard of our Rule Of Law and of our Constitution over the past few months by our Congress, and by our Executive Branch. We have seen them ignore the will of the people and our American values through Executive Orders, and by the passing of bills that were voted on without even knowing what was contained in the draft. All of this has moved us closer to socialism, and more government control of our lives. Our Congress also may be unknowingly handing over it’s power and usefulness to the Executive branch, rendering itself a non entity. We see an Executive branch that seems to have more respect for other nations and religions then our own, and the Christian principles upon which America was founded. We do not need to apologize for standing up for liberty, and freedom.
Independence Day is a time to reflect back on the founding of this great nation. We reflect back on a nation that was born because the people that came here wanted to break the bands of tyranny, and live in a country free of intrusive governmental restraints.
This Independence Day we will see celebrations, but we will also witness massive rallies, and demonstrations calling for a return to our founding principles, and a respect for the Rule Of Law. We will see concerned citizens standing up for the future of our children and grandchildren so that they will not become slaves to the government through debt. All of this is part of our Constitutional right to free speech, and right of assembly, rights which may be stripped away if we don’t stand up to preserve them now and into the future.
We will see Americans gather to show support for our Troops and Veterans that serve this country to see to it that our way of life and 0ur freedoms are protected.
This July 4Th should be a call to action for all Americans to stand up for our heritage, and way of life. America is still the land of the free, and the home of the brave, but we will loose our freedom if we don’t stand together to see to it that they are preserved.
Those that would like to see America destroyed must be stopped. We must stand together to let our voices ring out. We must stand up and say that we don’t want the “Change” that the left is attempting to bring to America through massive bailouts, Cap and Trade, Card Check, Amnesty for illegals; or any other bill that is unconstitutional.
America, reflect back on the past, but also think about the future of our great nation. Stand up for our children. Display your flags, and attend patriotic events this weekend.
Most of all pray for America and our leaders. We can save this great land, and return to our founding principles. God Bless America.
armad @ July 1, 2009
Booker Rising – Thanks are long overdue
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A special note of thanks to the folks (Shay Riley and others) at Booker Rising. They have been tooting my horn for some time. I am now reciprocating; a trip to the Patriot Games microphone is in the wings.
Boston Patriot @ June 30, 2009
Meeting To Save America
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Woot Woot Emery!!!!!! Congratulations
On Saturday June 27, 2009 I attended the RightOnline training session in Chicago sponsored by Americans For Prosperity. The main purpose was to arm and equip it’s members with the information needed to get them involved in grassroots action through blogging.
Highlights of the event included a presentation by Steve Moore of The Wall Street Journal, and Joe the Plumber.
The room was full, and emotions were high as we learned how to work in our communities, and over the Internet to help keep America strong and to preserve our founding principles.
After the presentations, and training we introduced ourselves, and shared networking information. The time spent together as a group was very moving and emotional as we shared with each other our concerns for America, and why we were at this forum.
We left the form fired up, and ready to get to work to inform our friends, family, and neighbors of ways to continue to keep America strong. There was a deep respect for the rule of law , and The Constitution.
My highlight was getting to meet Joe The Plumber, and taking a picture with him.
All of us must find ways to keep the American Dream alive. We must fight back as the the left continues to move it’s agenda. We must preserve our country, and protect the future for our children, and grandchildren.
Get involved, and so that we can continue to live in a free America, that can prosper a we move into the future.
I ask you to also look into support groups like AFP, and join in with like minded Americans to save our great nation.
Information can be found at http://www.americansforprosperity.org/.
armad @ June 28, 2009
Making a difference
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With all of the anti Americans legislation being shoved down our throats by Congress, and The President it is time for us to fight back.
We cannot just sit by and watch our rule of law and constitution continue to be trampled upon. It’s time to warn our fellow Americans about the policies of this current administration.
There are ways to arm yourself to do just that so that you can make a difference. It can be as simple as writting, and sharing your feelings about the things that you see on the news, or joining up with and supporting other like minded Americans to allow your voice to be heard.
We must also continue to hold our elected officials accountable with letters, faxes, and phone calls. We can no longer afford to sit on the side lines and watch our great country move toward socialism, or continue to bury itself in debt. We must protect the future of our children, and grandchildren.
Attend a Tea Party, write a letter to the editor, or attend a local, state or federal hearing. Let our elected officials know that we do care, and that they need to respect our rule of law, and Constitution.
It is not to late to turn our nation around and return it to it’s original foundation.
armad @ June 28, 2009
Massachusetts Open Meeting Law video
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I am a proud member of Comflm; Janet Aldrich is a heroine for her advocacy of this important subject. Please urge your elected officials to support genuine transparency and openness.
June 25, 2009 the Joint Committee on Administration and Regulatory Oversight heard bills on Open Meeting Law and Public Record Law. Chris Funnell, Freelance Journalist and Janet Aldrich, President of Comflm Registry spoke on S1458 a 4 part bill drafted by Senator Tarrs office of Gloucester and Janet Aldrich. The bill will create a data base of Independant Media in Masaachusetts in order to enable them to access the State Building Access Pass and to help establish protocols for Freelance Journalism in Massachusetts. This bill also is in favor of the General Court coming under the Open Meeting law and Public Record laws of Massachusetts. Janet testifies of the pressing press problems taping at the Massachusetts Statehouse the past 6 years and her observation that the mood is changing internally towards being videotaped .. This needs to be done for sure across the nation. We need to videoarchive all public records when possible. Pl
Boston Patriot @ June 27, 2009
Beat It
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Why would the Boston Herald apologize for a non-offensive, somewhat funny headline about Michael Jackson’s death? According to Boston’s FOX affiliate, “about a dozen” protesters showed up at Herald headquarters to complain about the headline. What’s there to complain about? Are we supposed to believe the headline was racist? Racist against which race?
D. R. Tucker @ June 27, 2009
Denouement: Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson (August 29,1958-June 25,2009): Pop culture/entertainment titan with a tempsestuous personal history. Gone too soon; thanks for your good work.
Boston Patriot @ June 26, 2009
