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Moving!

2007-05-26T16:47:00.001-07:00

I moved my blog over to Townhall.com's blog group here.

Thanks for visiting, and thanks for your continued patronage over at Townhall.

Mr Write

I told ya! Rosie's out.

2007-05-25T18:25:00.000-07:00

I told ya! As soon as they found an excuse, the executives of The View fired Rosie. She's gone...for good.

Here's a story about this: Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead

Border Security article

2007-05-24T18:35:00.000-07:00

Earlier today, I came across an excellent article by Wayne Simmons regarding our porous borders.

Some great ideas from this article:

1. The tasking of satellites dedicated to scanning our southern and northern borders.

2. Serious fence and wall barriers along the borders with listening posts throughout the less densely traveled regions of our borders.

3. The development of the United States Border Intelligence Agency. This agency would be a fully budgeted, independent intelligence gathering agency tasked to develop intelligence for the protection of our borders as well as run independent or joint task force operations against our enemies trying to penetrate our borders. They would conduct covert espionage activities worldwide, seeking out, penetrating and thwarting the plans of the black-market intelligence operators who hire themselves out to terrorists, drug smugglers and all others seeking to enter the US illegally.

4. The creation and deployment of Rapid Deployment Response Teams (RDRTs) a new, highly skilled, highly trained paramilitary unit culled from our current Special Forces Units, capable of responding to any part of our borders within 15 minutes, fully armed and whose commander reports only to the chain of command of the newly formed United States Border Intelligence Agency.

Secure the borders BEFORE letting any more illegals in and BEFORE granting any kind of amnesty or worker status to the ones already here.

Blog Briefs XI

2007-05-20T11:53:00.000-07:00

My wife surprised me on my birthday with a weekend away from it all, but now that we're back, WHOA! What happened to Congress and the president over the last couple of days?!

1) First of all, the Democrats (you know, the ones who were promising the "most honest, ethical, and open Congress" in history), are changing House rules to basically block out the minority party in ANY decision making. Nancy Pelosi (who in this article promised "integrity, civility, and fiscal responsibility") is going the opposite way with these changes, and the go-along Republicans are doing what they do best...go along to get along, rather than actually represent their constituents.

2.) Meanwhile, on the Senate side, Senators from both parties (in a "bi-partisan" arrangement apparently so good that any opposition to it is unworthy of any consideration at all) made a deal with the president regarding "immigration reform", which is really amnesty without any REAL enforcement of our laws or any REAL effort at securing our borders.

The entire bunch needs to be replaced! NOW!

Classic Symbolism Over Substance

2007-05-12T08:46:00.000-07:00

Queen Christine, governor/ruler of Washington state, signed a new bill into law yesterday that required individuals to prove residency before they could apply for a driver license, learner's permit or picture ID.

This is CLASSIC symbolism over substance. Sure, it tightens up our laws as far as getting a license a teeny-tiny bit, but it really doesn't deal with the real problem...illegal aliens getting licenses to help establish themselves in this country.

It only takes 30 days...that's right...just 30 days...to establish residency in this state. So, most illegals in this state are ALREADY ELIGIBLE to get a driver's license. They just need to provide a utility bill or some other proof that establishes that residency, and they get their license!

Once again, the lawmakers in this state prove they are a joke.

UPDATE: And in another story, Her Majesty also signed into law an oppressive, pro-union measure that would allow unions to spend nonmembers fees that the unions take by force and spend it on political causes NOT APPROVED by said nonmembers (which in every case the money goes to liberal groups and individuals, by the way). Once again, the leftist government in this state is pandering to their special interest groups at the expense of simple common sense.

Look at these ridiculous quotes from proponents:

This...

Rep. Joe McDermott, D-Seattle, and other sponsors insisted the bill wasn't related to the litigation and simply clarifies accounting rules.

...and this...

"This change in law provides clarity and should prevent future questions over interpretations of the proper use of agency shop fees," Gregoire said.

...and this...

Debra Carnes of the WEA hailed the new law.

"We think it's a good piece of legislation because it provides clarification that we haven't been able to get before now," she said. "We believe that now our members can move forward together to collectively speak out on issues that affect the profession."

"Clarification" What nonsense! This is pure tyranny against those who oppose the leftist agenda in this state.

I can't wait until the next election...

UPDATE: I just notice the Olympian's article title: Gregoire OKs union dues measure

Heck, even the TITLE is slanted!

Blog Briefs X

2007-05-12T00:14:00.000-07:00

1) Tony Blair is stepping down as Prime Minister in June. Though he was a liberal in many ways, he saw things clearly with the war against terrorism, and was one of the United States best allies. Coincidentally, a conservative was elected in France, so even if we lose an ally in Great Britain, we have gained one in France.

2.) From the Weird File, a dead fawn was found in Tacoma, Washington wearing baby clothes. Tom Sayre, an authority with The Humane Society in Tacoma and Pierce County said "the newborn deer was placed in a basket and was wearing an infant sleeper and a bib that read 'You think I'm cute? You should see my aunt.'" Authorities speculated the fawn was stillborn, but I tend to think some kids found the fawn, played with it, then abandoned it when it died.

3.) Well, my support for Giuliani has been waning gradually over the last few weeks, and now I won't support him for President unless Hillary is nominated for the Democrat ticket. Why? He just reaffirmed his support for Roe v. Wade, and not only does this alienate him from the majority of conservatives, but no one who supports such an illogical and ridiculous decision can really be relied on to stick to other conservative principles. (By the way, the article I referred to above by Dick Morris does NOT make sense to me...rather untypical of the guy.)

4.) Kudos to the KATU News staff who discovered the criminal background of David Aaron Chatman after a mere 10 minutes of research. Officials from the Oregon Department of Education, Beaverton High School, Southridge High School in Beaverton, and West Coast Extreme, "a professional cheerleading instruction business" all failed to find the several criminal runins that Chatman had with cops over the last several years. So I gotta ask...what are these people doing all day?!

Ignoring The Electorate

2007-05-06T13:12:00.000-07:00

Like I said, Queen Christine (Gregoire), guv of Washington, is ruling this state like she won in a landslide rather than the narrowest of margins (which I think is bogus...Dino Rossi actually won, but then, my opinion doesn't really matter).

Friday, she approved a measure allowing cities AND counties to impose up to $20 in car fees to pay for more government. This is in complete disregard of the public's continued opposition to such fees. This is also without voter approval, another disgusting aspect of this new law.

That's $40, not $20, as BOTH the city you live in AND the county can (and will) charge this fee.

Quoting Her Majesty: "It's not Olympia imposing taxes, it's allowing local governments to do what they want to do for local roads...It's not me imposing taxes. I've always had an attitude that Olympia ought to allow local governments more authority."

This is nonsense! She and her cronies in the Legislature are imposing this tax indirectly, and she knows it! She continues to disappoint.

Blog Briefs IX

2007-05-04T23:07:00.000-07:00

1.) Today, I finished my first week at the clinic. Awesome job! I hope to work there for years to come.

2.) I found an interesting website called OnTheIssues.org. It's got nearly everyone's voting record on it...some of it is a bit dated, but most of it is quite up to date. Great analysis of the presidential candidates!

3.) What's your opinion of the 1st Republican Presidential debate? My opinion is that Giuliani said absolutely nothing...he's in the lead so he's basically playing it safe...Mitt Romney said some pretty good things, but I still don't trust him...John McCain was pretty strong, but he's too moderate for my tastes...Duncan Hunter was very strong, too, and gave the best answers...and everyone else was pretty much irrelevant. It's WAAAAAYYYY early, so nothing was really gained by anyone. Only, Giuliani didn't lose any ground with this debate.

Blog Briefs VIII

2007-04-30T19:15:00.000-07:00

1.) Today I started a new job at a clinic in the Wenatchee area. Great job and great benefits. It won't stop me from continuing to post here on Mr Write, though. And for all of you that have read my blog, thanks for visiting!!!

2.) Great news for KVI talk radio hosts Kirby Wilbur and John Carlson. The (liberal) Washington State Supreme Court actually overturned an activist judge's ruling that Kirby's and John's talk radio shows violated campaign finance laws. Free speech triumphs again!
a. More on this here...
b. ...and here...
c. ...and here...

3.) Tony Snow is back at work. Congratulations, Tony! Keep up the good work!

Republican Candidates

2007-04-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here are the activities of the main Republican Candidates over the last 48 hours:

1.) Rudy Giuliani - 2004: "I'm in favor of . . . civil unions." Rudy Giuliani today (according to officials from the Giuliani campaign): "In this specific case the law states same sex civil unions are the equivalent of marriage and recognizes same sex unions from outside states. This goes too far and Mayor Giuliani does not support it." The guy keeps contradicting himself to get the nomination. I really like the guy to some extent, but this kind of backtracking shows he just wants to get elected, not serve the American people. I mean, I am glad his current position is against civil unions, but saying so now won't erase the past.

2.) John McCain (Quoting from a story from Newsmax): "I'm aware of the patience of the American people. I read the polls. I'm not embarrassed to say that. I understand the frustration and sorrow that American people feel about this war. It's a great tragedy...If we leave Iraq, there will be chaos, there will be genocide, and they will follow us home," the Arizona senator said, calling the war against al-Qaida "a struggle between good and evil." Controversial as McCain is, he is very consistent on his stance re: the Iraq war. Good job, John!

3.) Mitt Romney is the first to agree to participate in the Salem Radio/Townhall.com debate. Should be a good forum for the candidates. Between Romney and Giuliani, I'm rooting for Romney, in spite of some of his contradictory stances. Unless a candidate we haven't foreseen steps forward, the Republicans are going to nominate someone who has got some baggage. However, I might point out that all the Democrat candidates have problems, too. Only, the MSM won't cover those problems like they ought to.

Blog Briefs VII

2007-04-25T09:34:00.000-07:00

1.) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared the war is lost. This statement comes when our troops are in harm's way, but also winning! Perhaps he meant "any justification for pulling out at this time" is lost?

2.) Senator Hillary "Southern Twang" (Rodham?) Clinton invoked the memory of Harriet Tubman in a speech yesterday, likening the challenges Ms. Tubman encountered with the challenges of get this...Hillary's faulty microphone!!! She doesn't deserve the Democrat nomination or the presidency!

3.) Rosie O'Donnell is leaving the View! Frankly the executives of the show fired her (in a nice way), though they and Rosie claim that they couldn't agree on contract terms. Ms. O'Donnell has become a major liability to the View, and has to go. I say, good riddance...ya shoulda done it months ago, Babs and company! Apparently, they say she's still going to appear on the show now and then, but I say it will be fewer than anyone realizes. Either that, or the View will continue to lose credibility.

"Domestic Partner" Bill

2007-04-22T16:14:00.000-07:00

Newsmax covers the story about Queen Christine signing the "domestic partner" bill into law here.

Now that it's law, here my breakdown on this outrageous bill:

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire signed into law Saturday a measure to create domestic partnerships, giving gay and lesbian couples some of the same rights that come with marriage.

Ever since Her Majesty's coronation, she's been governing like the worst of liberals, almost as if she won by a major landslide rather than the questionably close margin that she actually did (actually, Dino Rossi was the winner until they found enough illegal votes for her in King County). I predict a one-term governor, especially if Rossi runs against her again.

The law creates a domestic partnership registry and provides enhanced rights for same-sex couples, including hospital visitation rights, the ability to authorize autopsies and organ donations and inheritance rights when there is no will.

According to one legislature who voted "yes" on the measure (an openly gay individual): "Today is a beginning, not an end...It offers the hope that one day, all lesbian and gay families will be treated truly equal under the law." Yep, indeed, it is a beginning. Little by little, these liberals in our legislature are going to grant more and more rights to people who have never had them before, just like the proverbial frog in the kettle. They know exactly what they are doing, but don't have the guts to do it all at once.

Unmarried, heterosexual senior couples will also be eligible to register if one partner is at least 62. Lawmakers said that provision, similar to one in California law, was included to help seniors who are at risk of losing pension rights and Social Security benefits if they remarry.

Since when did unmarried people have the right to claim benefits from someone they are not married to?! Naturally, the legislature found a whole new way of costing us, the taxpayers, more money. Typical.

"This is a very proud moment for me as governor, to make sure the rights of all of our citizens are equal," Gregoire said.

I'm sure that she's proud of what she has done, but we're not proud of her.

People in the crowd cried as Gregoire relayed stories of couples who testified before lawmakers this year about how they have been denied hospital access to dying partners, or were not allowed to plan their funerals.

Gimme a break.

The new law will take effect in July. It comes nearly a year after the state Supreme Court upheld Washington's ban on same-sex marriage in a 5-4 decision, ruling that state lawmakers were justified in passing the 1998 Defense of Marriage Act, which restricts marriage to unions between a man and woman.

This law hasn't even been funded yet. The committee who's job it is to find money for this law doesn't have to give a report until next January 1. Once again, leave it to the dems to find ways to spend more of OUR money!

Couples can register in person with the secretary of state's office in Olympia, or by mail.

Ooohh...a state registry, granting oversight to a bunch of bureaucrats. And I guarantee a whole bunch of ugly lawsuits are going to be filed by people who don't deserve the privileges of married people.

I think it's an unfortunate step backward, not knowing where it will lead us culturally," said Joseph Fuiten, a Bothell pastor who is the leader of Positive Christian Agenda, a state group of Christian organizations opposed to gay marriage. "Giving marriage-lite benefits without the benefit of marriage strikes me as not a good idea."

I agree. Thank heavens the legislature is finishing their session for the year today. They have already demonstrated to us how undisciplined and irresponsible they are, and finishing up their "lawmaking" today will save us from future outrages. At least this year anyway.

Blog Briefs VI

2007-04-19T23:43:00.000-07:00

1.) Michelle Malkin puts together some links about a radical La Raza school suing a radio host. She says the suit should be "1) laughed out of the courts and 2) condemned as a thuggish attempt to intimidate and silence critics." I agree.

2.) Matt Lewis writes an short (but excellent) blog post on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the partial-birth abortion ban.

3.) Alec Baldwin once again proves he's a jerk.

4.) Daily Fred Thompson Facts over at IMAO!

Rudy Contradicts Himself

2007-04-19T09:20:00.000-07:00

Due to Presidential politics, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani is trying to portray himself as something different than he really is. Most notably, he praised the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the partial-birth abortion ban.

However, in the past he supported the vile practice and said the choice should ultimately be left to the woman, as it "affected her perhaps more than anyone else". No, Rudy...it affects the baby more than anyone else! The woman can go on with her life, while the baby is DEAD!

Such hypocrisy is going to cause a lot of conservatives to look at their support for the guy and quit their support for him in droves, switching to Mitt Romney, John McCain or Fred Thompson (should he decide to run).

I am not supporting Giuliani for the Republican nomination, and this two-faced hypocrisy pretty much makes that decision look more wise than it already was.

Hmmmm....91 mph?!

2007-04-18T09:39:00.000-07:00

Here's a follow-up on the New Jersey Governor. It turns out that the SUV that he was traveling in was going 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. Yep...that's right! The guy had his driver SPEED! Now, naturally I'm sympathetic for his injuries (he's on a ventilator and a whole bunch of his body is busted up), but I'm less so for the cause of his injury.

Meanwhile, I haven't heard whether they caught the hit-and-run driver that the GUV SUV hit, but I now believe that driver is not the one at fault. Note the following from the article:

The state trooper-driven sport utility vehicle was in the left lane with its emergency lights flashing when a pickup tried to get out of its way. Instead, it set off a chain reaction that resulted in the crash.

Not even the governor is above the law, and he and his driver ought to be prosecuted for this speeding incident, as much or more as the hit and run driver ought to be.

Virginia Tech Massacre

2007-04-17T15:53:00.000-07:00

My condolences to the victims and families of the victims of yesterday's Virginia Tech Massacre.

I will leave it at that, because commenting on it at this time would be inappropriate.

Blog Briefs V

2007-04-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

1.) Hillary (as many of us knew all along) LIED to cover her backside re: her vote for the war. She's saying she voted for the war because President Bush deceived her, but now it turns out that she received the same briefing as the President did, AND THAT SHE DID NOT READ the resolution herself before voting for it. She is so not worthy to be our President, now and never!

2.) Congress is traveling all over the world, at the expense of you and me. Of course, this furor over this will last only a few days, but they will continue to shaft us with this kind of largess forever. I wish SOMEONE in Congress would get a backbone and crack down on this kind of nonsense, but it seems like the water there dissolves backbones once a person moves there. Shame on them, anyway, even if I can't do anything else about this!

3.) Queen Christine Gregoire, ruler of Washington state, signed two bills into law recently, one of which I agree with, and one I have mixed feelings about. The one I agree with deals with people who do not choose a party in the primary when they vote. It counts their vote anyway if they choose candidates 100% from one party. The better way is to let people vote for anyone they wish, but at least this new law makes the current system more fair, though most people (like me), think it is a messed up system and should be overhauled completely. The other vote is to permanently enact the intermediate drivers license for drivers who turn 16. I've given this one a lot of thought, and I have to disagree with her and the other nannies leading our state. If a 16-year-old is qualified to drive, then they should be able to drive with all their rights in place.

4.) The controversy over whether a new stadium for the Sonics should be built in Renton isn't going the way it should. Queen Christine is trying to gauge the support for the new stadium from the House and Senate. She should rather gauge the support from the TAXPAYING PUBLIC from the entire state. These lawmakers want to pay for a new stadium for a private...PRIVATE...organization using OUR MONEY. The vast majority of people in this state won't support that, so that's why Her Majesty is avoiding us.

NJ Governor Injured In Car Accident

2007-04-14T09:28:00.000-07:00

Jon Corzine, governor of New Jersey, was injured in a hit-and-run accident yesterday while going to meet with ousted-talk radio host Don Imus. I looked up the seat belt laws for his state, and he was NOT required to be wearing a seat belt (having been in the back seat of an SUV), even though common sense dictates otherwise.

At first, I thought he only had a broken leg, but now it's clear he's had extensive injuries requiring surgery. According to one story,

"The governor's femur bone was broken in two places, and it protruded through his skin. He also suffered a broken sternum, 12 broken ribs, a head laceration and a minor fracture on a lower vertebra, according to doctors at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where he was flown by helicopter after the crash."

Now, Jon Corzine is a Democrat whom I very likely disagree with on most points, but I hope he experiences a speedy recovery and get back to his job as soon as possible.

Michelle Malkin Interviews

2007-04-13T14:48:00.000-07:00

Here's are the two videos of Michelle Malkin interviewing a couple of guys that are CLUELESS! Strike that...that are MALICIOUS!

1.) Opio Sokoni

2.) Malik Shabazz (Black Panther leader)

These guys know exactly what they are doing. They do not care for the truth. They only care about spreading as much racial hatred as possible.

Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton need to work twice as hard to catch up to these guys!

*** UPDATE ***

Quoting JA6601 on Hot Air's blog:

2005 US Dept of Justice Crime Statistics Report (published Dec 2006)
Just a couple exerpts to correct some of Shabazz’s LIES.

Race of Offender - Rape/Sexual Assault
32.8% - White
48.5% - Black
15.4% - Other
3.2% - Unknown (offender not caught or ID’d)

73% of Violent Crimes against a Black are caused by a Black Offender
80% of Robberies against a Black are caused by a Black Offender
72% of Assualts against a Black are caused by a Black Offender

Nanci Pelosi - Dupe

2007-04-11T21:51:00.000-07:00

Check out this video on Nancy Pelosi's "visit" to Syria. I guess the left is freaking out about it, too!!! (according to Mary Katherine Ham, poster of this video). Good! Truth makes them uncomfortable.

2 Pelosi articles to make you think

2007-04-11T01:49:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't think "Nasty" Nancy Pelosi shouldn't be prosecuted under the Logan Act, read these two articles:

1.) First, this one from Barry Farber

Excerpt from this article:

If you actually say that, however, you're saying to him, "Look. You're smart enough to argue immigration and higher taxes and voting rights for released felons but you're just not smart enough to understand the dangers of ‘just talking'!"
That makes you an elitist. And elitists lose. Elitists may command the respect of the European peasantry but not of the American Common Man.

2.) Next, this one from Geoff Metcalf

Excerpts from this article:

Many are comparing Nancy Pelosi to Neville Chamberlain, the infamous British appeaser. The comparison frankly does a disservice to Chamberlain.

...and...

Violation of the Logan Act is a felony, punishable with imprisonment up to three years. It is poorly written (probably intentionally) and is way broad in it's stated purpose of addressing attempts of any U.S. citizen trying to conduct foreign relations without authority.
As far as I can find, there is no record of any prosecutions or convictions under the Logan Act . . . that is too bad.
Pelosi isn't the first to violate the letter and intent of the Logan Act. However, if ever anyone qualified for having personified a Logan Act violation; for sure it is Nasty Nancy.

...and...

American power means freedom for America and others.
Anything that militates against that power is a joy to Naziism, communism, or terrorism, depending on which decade we're talking about.
We hardly have time or room to deal with that ridiculous Muslim-looking scarf Ms. Pelosi wrapped around her Italian-American Roman Catholic head. That scarf, the symbol of feminine subservience in the Islamic world, sent a separate diseased message of its own.
It said, "I, a free woman from a free country, on this visit to your retrogressive vassal state, hereby signal that I consider you worthy of emulation."

There is only one more thing to say: Prosecute! Prosecute! Prosecute!

Washington State Legislature Pro-Gay, Anti-Marriage

2007-04-11T01:12:00.000-07:00

Well, the democrat-controlled state House and Senate here in Washington gave in to their gay constituents and just passed domestic partnerships for same-sex couples. Queen Christine (the governor) is all set to sign it into law.

Here's an excerpt from the story:

The bill would create a domestic partnership registry with the state, and would provide enhanced rights for same-sex couples, including hospital visitation, the ability to authorize autopsies and organ donations, and inheritance rights when there is no will.

To be registered, couples would have to be at least 18 years old, share a home, and not be married or in a domestic relationship with someone else. Unmarried, heterosexual senior couples would also be eligible for domestic partnerships if one partner were at least 62.

This is just the next step in granting full rights to gay couples, who really have no idea what marriage is all about. Neither do those legislators, either.

Blog Briefs IV

2007-04-10T20:18:00.000-07:00

1.) Pelosi's at it again: Plans a trip to Iran. Prosecute, prosecute, prosecute!

2.) The North Carolina Attorney General's office may drop the remaining charges against the three Duke University lacrosse players. I say, it's about time! I would never deny prosecution's right and responsibility to nail bad guys, but this case was botched up from the beginning. I hope the three accused sue, and I believe they are going to...check here and here.

3.) Rebublicans say there is voter fraud, the Democrats say "the threat is overstated and have opposed voter identification laws, which they say disenfranchise the poor, members of minority groups and the elderly, who are less likely to have photo IDs and are more likely to be Democrats." I say, why not err on the side of caution and do everything you can to prevent voter fraud?! The Dems want illegal voting because it helps them. They are not interested in maintaining the integrity of our system!

More Pelosi

2007-04-10T08:46:00.000-07:00

Here's an excellent article on Pelosi's "trip" to Damascus.

There were other people who went on this unauthorized trip, including Henry Waxman (among other Dems) and a few RINOs as well.

I say, PROSECUTE EVERY ONE OF THESE PEOPLE! They broke the law!

Yet, we hear nothing from the MSM, the president or anyone...

It seems these people have forgotten we are a country of laws, not men.

Blog Briefs III

2007-04-09T10:47:00.000-07:00

1.) Michael Barone summarizes the disastrous Middle-East trip that Nancy Pelosi just completed here. She is an absolutely arrogant fink and a criminal!

2.) Washington State Treasurer Michael Murphy rejected the finance plan for the proposed rebuilding of the Evergreen Point Bridge unless tolls are enacted on the Interstate 90 crossing and on the new bridge itself. My first reaction to this is "He's wanting to tax us more!"; however, when you think about it, the state has woefully underestimated the cost of this project (by more than 30%), and he's just pointing that out (BTW, the underestimate is short by billions...BILLIONS!). Typical idiot state managers. They are ALWAYS underestimating the real costs of projects in this state, and we are stuck with the bill!

3.) GOPProgress.com interviews former gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi here.

RIP, Johnny!

2007-04-08T21:08:00.000-07:00

Michelle Malkin gives a very nice tribute to Johnny Hart, creator of the BC comic strip and co-creator of the Wizard of Id, who just passed away Easter Saturday.

BC has always been one of my favorite comic strips. I hope that they continue to run the strip for years to come, just like they do with Charles Schultz' Peanuts.

We will all indeed miss Johnny's humor...but his faith lives on!

Fred Thompson Blogs!

2007-04-07T21:19:00.000-07:00

Over at Redstate.com, former Senator Fred Thompson blogs. His article is simply Reaganesque!

What he says makes sense, and flies right in the face of the doomsayer Democrats! Let's hope we see more from this guy.

"Sport" Shooters?

2007-04-07T01:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a recent article about sport shooters taking shots at National Guardsmen while these soldiers are out practicing warfare. The opening line of this article: "For years, ATV-riding, gun-toting sport shooters have flouted gun laws in part of Idaho's high desert by taking pot shots at ground squirrels and other animals."

Also mentioned is several illegal shooting incidents (shooting at birds, etc.).

Problem is...people who do this kind of shooting are NOT sport shooters...they're vandals and potentially poachers and murderers.

There is NOTHING wrong with riding ATV's, toting guns, or doing both. I resent journalists blaming people who shoot guns for fun and for practice as guilty of acts done by a few punks.

Blog Briefs II

2007-04-06T09:27:00.000-07:00

1.) More on (or should I say "moron"?) Pelosi's fumble:
a.) I was wondering if she committed a crime going to Syria like she did. The Wall Street Journal says YES! I say...IMPEACH PELOSI IF SHE VIOLATED THE LAW!
b.) Here's the Veep's take on Pelosi's "visit"
c.) USA Today's take on it (and they even disagree with the President's approach on Syria)

2.) Fred Thompson, former actor and Senator, is gearing up for a go at president. Here's the news story, but the writer, Mike Allen, made an interesting comment: "Though Thompson has shown well in some polls since he said he was actively considering a presidential bid, the hurdles to such a late start are many". It's an interesting comment because...NORMALLY, this wouldn't be too late...it's just that others have started so early!!! Mike Allen...Maroon.

3) That did it...I am in NO WAY supporting Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination!!! He's had several missteps that I was willing to overlook, but now he just said that the flat tax was unfair and that he wouldn't look at reforming the US tax code, a hopelessly intricate and unnecessarily complicated system, not to mention ridiculous.

4.) Here's an interesting article from Michigan: An iPod for every kid? Are they !#$!ing idiots? Now how could you deny the CHILDREN I-pods, I ask you?! How dare you deny the kids' right to an education?!
-- insert sarcasm here --

Blog Briefs

2007-04-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

Blog briefs:

1.) An Edmonds, Washington lawyer is going to jail for stealing $325,000 from her clients! YES! Well, sorta...she's only going to jail for a year, which is a typically short sentence for attorneys convicted of crimes in this state. Note in the picture included with this story that the convicted is smiling following her sentencing!

2.) A casino sign in Arlington, Washington is too tall...except that it's on Indian land, so it's not illegal. I guess some people are indeed more equal than others.

3.) In reference to my previous post, Washington state's housing costs keep rising (only 25% of the states have rising costs...75% of states the cost has actually DROPPED)

4.) Stories on Nancy Pelosi's embarrassing trip to Syria:
a.) PMO denies peace message to Assad
b.) Jimmy Carter approved the trip!
c.) More backlash from Pelosi's "misstep"
d.) Even more backlash

Nancy Pelosi...what a maroon!

Chopp vs Weinstein

2007-04-05T17:12:00.000-07:00

As the 2007 legislative session here in Washington winds down (thank goodness!), the debate in the state's House and Senate is going to get, shall we say, more interesting.

An example: freshman Senator Brian Weinstein (D) recently dissed House Speaker Frank Chopp (another D) for killing Senate Bill 5550, legislation that would mandate warranties on new homes to protect new homeowners from unscrupulous building practices. Quoting an article in the Seattle Times, ...it would require a five-year guarantee against defects caused by water leaks and a 10-year warranty against structural defects.

Weinstein basically accused Chopp of cozying up with the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) and for "acting like a dictator." Another Democrat, Representative Brendan Williams, was also upset about Chopp's action, threatening to resign if "right-wing thugs like the Building Industry Association are allowed to run roughshod over the process" Meanwhile, local lefties are also accusing the Speaker of collusion with the "enemy" (like here and here). Blogs like Northwest Progressive are even demanding passage of the bill so that Democrats could be "on the side of regular folks."

The Democrats have never really been on the homeowners side, at least not since the Growth Management Act nightmare they perpetrated on all of us. Once again, they are trying to justify bad law by saying they are defending the little guy.

Critics of this bill (including the BIAW) say that costs will go up for homeowners, and that is what I was thinking, too. I mean, what builder in his (or her) right mind would eat the costs of this? The builder is going to pass the costs down to the buyer of the property (that's you and me), so all of us would have to pay more and getting very little in return.

I hope this bill dies with barely a whimper. However, I'm ALL for the Democrats fighting among themselves!

Congrats!

2007-04-04T21:50:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Florida Gators for winning the men's NCAA basketball championship, topping Ohio State 84 - 75.

And congratulations to the ladies of Tennessee, who beat Rutgers 59 - 46!

One more time...

2007-04-04T07:58:00.000-07:00

Okay...let me poke fun at Hillary one more time before I move on to other topics:

(From Townhall's Funnies section)

Tsunami - 2007

2007-04-03T17:33:00.000-07:00

Although not nearly as devastating as the one in 2004, a tsunami did hit the Solomon Islands yesterday. Here's are some stories about this disaster:

Tsunami story #1

Tsunami story #2

Tsunami story #3

Tsunami story #4

Here are some trusted organizations you can donate to that will help victims of this tsunami and other disasters:

World Vision

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Save the Children

NOW issues their endorsement

2007-04-03T09:54:00.000-07:00

Along the lines of my previous post, NOW (the National Organization of Women) issued their endorsement of Hillary Clinton (Rodham? Rodham-Clinton?) to be president of the United States.

She is their dream candidate:
1.) A WOMAN!
2.) A LIBERAL!
3.) PRO-ABORTION!
4.) PRO-GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE SYSTEM!
5.) PRO-HIGH TAXES!
6.) MORE GOVERNMENT!

Only problem is...NOW is a fading organization whose relevance is way past its prime. This endorsement is neither a surprise nor a major revelation.

Hillary-us

2007-04-02T22:09:00.000-07:00

I gotta share this picture (courtesy - Huckleberries Online):

This kind of image gives me nightmares!

UPDATE: Ooooh! Here's another one!!!(from Townhall)

Democrat Women

2007-04-01T16:07:00.000-07:00

Drudge just reported that Hillary is announcing $36 million raised for her campaign for the last quarter. I might point out that $10 million of that was transferred from her Senate campaign, so it's not ALL donations.

That's a formidable amount, and that certainly helps her chances of being the Democrat nominee when the elections take place next year.

Still, she's not exactly fiscally responsible either, and millions in wasted funds are no doubt going to be spent during this election cycle by her campaign. We'll see how well she does against her Democrat opponents during the very much shortened primary. A dog-fight could ensue.

Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi is visiting the Middle East this week. This is for pure propaganda, as NOTHING she sees there will change her mind about NOT supporting the troops. Also, this gives her the opportunity to visit some of our enemies and attempt to "reach out" to them. Syria, for one.

Big Budget = Big Taxes

2007-03-29T20:08:00.000-07:00

Whoa, Nelly! The Democrats have already blown away the overspending done by Republicans with their latest budget, and they've added huge tax increases (the biggest ever) to help pay for all that spending.

Even the Blue Dog Democrats have been allocated more pork, so everyone on that side of the issue is quite happy with the arrangement.

When will these people ever learn? Tax increases HURT our economy, and their overspending ways will drive this country into the ground.

They are ignoring all the wonderful gains we've had of late. Job growth will suffer and unemployment will increase back to record levels. Investment dollars will dry up and the economic growth this country has enjoyed over the last few years will turn into an economic downturn.

With this kind of policy, government revenues will DROP OFF, not increase, and the "American People" (a term the bozos in Congress love to use to justify failed policies and increased pork) will most definitely suffer for it.

Well...I guess we asked for it...

Tony Snow

2007-03-29T15:12:00.000-07:00

For those of you who want to send Best Wishes to Tony Snow, the president's press secretary, who's just been diagnose again with cancer, just go to WhiteHouse.gov and click the link to the right.

For the story: Tony Snow

For an article about cancer by Tony (in 2005): How To Be Sick

"Undocumented Immigrants"

2007-03-27T20:25:00.000-07:00

Earlier today, I was visiting a website I had never heard of before. It is called ImmigrationCounters.com. It describes itself as being “dedicated to the overwhelming majority of citizens concerned about how their borders and immigration laws have been so poorly managed. This is not about selfishly protecting what they have at the exclusion of anyone new, it's about being a nation of laws, the same laws for everyone and this has nothing to do with racism.”

The website has real-time data regarding the total number of illegal immigrants in our country, the total cost of incarcerating illegals who are also criminals, the cost of illegal children in our schools and several other counters designed to make the point that illegal immigration is costly and an incredibly huge problem in this country. In fact, during my short visit, seven more illegals were added to the total in this country.

What if nothing is done to stop illegal immigration? First of all, you can forget about “Homeland Security”. While the vast majority of illegals are Mexican (about 52%), illegals come from just about every country you can imagine, including Iran and North Korea, nations that consider us enemies. While the vast majority of illegals have no other interests but their own, no doubt there are those who cross into this country with more than getting a job in mind. That reason alone should motivate our politicians to do something. But, since 9/11, there hasn’t been any significant attacks perpetrated on us, so the Administration and Congress have pretty much ignored the obvious threat.

Second, many Democrats and Republicans see illegal immigration as a means to an end. Many illegals vote, and even those who do not represent a growing and powerful voice in our country. Adding to the problem are groups like the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) who advocate “amnesty” to “undocumented immigrants”. And then there’s countries like Mexico, who hypocritically demands that we allow illegals into our country while cracking down on illegal immigration within its own borders.

Unfortunately, the people who are in a position to reduce the number of illegals in this country (or at least curtail the current growth), our politicians, say that something should be done but do nothing other than talk.

I believe that a strong immigration policy is the #1 way to protect our borders and our people, but the powers that be simply don’t have it in them to do anything serious to fix the problem. Our only answer to that, then, is to replace these politicians with people who do have the will.

Welcome to my little corner of the web

2007-03-26T23:52:00.000-07:00

I'm Mr Write, and I created this blog to offer my thoughts on life and the world around me. I hope you enjoy my offerings, and visit my site frequently.

Welcome!