Archives for the Month of July 2006 on College Conservative Movement
Ken Blackwell supports property ownership rights by not supporting eminent domain
Ken Blackwell has expressed that he does not support eminent domain. This is yet another example of Ken Blackwell’s devotion to shrinking government. Other examples of his devoted support of shrinking government and lowering taxes are the privatization of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, repealing the sales tax increase of 2003 (returning the state sales tax to 5 percent, and the lease of the state’s turnpike system which would raise a lot of money for the state and take the turnpike out of the hands of the state bureaucracy.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Blackwell today praised the Ohio Supreme Court’s unanimous decision curbing eminent domain claims. The court ruled governments may not take private property through eminent domain solely for economic development purposes.“The court took a step in the right direction to protect Ohioans from eminent domain abuses,” said Blackwell. “Today’s action crosses political party lines and benefits all Ohioans. It is good news for homeowners, entrepreneurs and farmers.”
Why is the world against Israel?
Why is the world coming out against Israel? They killed civilians you say? How are they supposed to destroy their enemies who are launching missiles from residential areas without any collateral damage? Is a residential area like base in a game of tag for the terrorists? Just imagine if the US could not attack civilian areas during World War 2. We most certainly could not have dropped nukes on Japan. We would most likely be speaking Japanese and talking about the millions of Americans killed in the Japanese mainland invasion.
War is hell. While I hate to see innocent people die, it is a part of war. I can guarantee that the Israelis take every precaution to minimize civilian casualties. However, in a war, civilian casualties are not unavoidable. Why is there no outrage at the Hezbollah? They try to MAXIMIZE civilian casualties. The Hezbollah militants TARGET civilians intentionally. They use missiles given to them by Syria that are full of ball bearings. Upon explosion, these ball bearings fly out and tear through anything they come in contact with. They inflict great suffering on their victims. These are used to maximize civilian casualties.
The anti-Semitic tendencies of the media are disgusting. The Hezbollah is trying as hard as they can to inflict harm on innocent people. The Israelis are taking all steps to AVOID civilian casualties. Why is the world criticizing Israel? If they were to adopt a policy of not attacking Hezbollah terrorists in civilian areas, wouldn’t Hezbollah just move ALL of its missile launches into civilian areas?
You don’t believe me that they are in the cities? Look at these pictures:
House passes strong pro-Israel bill
I am very happy to see that our government is taking this seriously. Their strong words towards Iran and Syria are exactly what should be said.
Condemning the recent attacks against the State of Israel, holding terrorists and their state-sponsors accountable for such attacks, supporting Israel's right to defend itself, and for other purposes.Whereas on September 12, 2005, Israel completed its unilateral withdrawal from Gaza, demonstrating its willingness to make sacrifices for the sake of peace;
Whereas more than 1,000 rockets have been launched from Gaza into Israel since Israel's disengagement;
Whereas in a completely unprovoked attack that occurred in undisputed Israeli territory on June 25, 2006, Israeli Defense Forces Corporal Gilad Shalit was kidnapped and is being held hostage in Gaza by a Palestinian terrorist group which includes members of Hamas;
Whereas Hamas political leader Khaled Meshaal, in Damascus, Syria, has acknowledged the role of Hamas in holding Corporal Shalit hostage;
Whereas in a completely unprovoked attack that occurred in undisputed Israeli territory on July 12, 2006, operatives of the terrorist group Hezbollah operating out of southern Lebanon killed three Israeli soldiers and took two others hostage;
Whereas Israel fully complied with United Nations Security Council Resolution 425 (1978) by completely withdrawing its forces from Lebanon, as certified by the United Nations Security Council and affirmed by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on June 16, 2000, when he said, `Israel has withdrawn from [Lebanon] in full compliance with Security Council Resolution 425.';
Whereas United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559 (2004) calls for the complete withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon and the dismantlement of all independent militias in Lebanon;
Whereas despite the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559, the Government of Lebanon has failed to disband and disarm Hezbollah, allowing Hezbollah instead to amass 13,000 rockets, including rockets that are more destructive, longer-range and more accurate than rockets previously used by Hezbollah, and has integrated Hezbollah into the Lebanese Government;
Whereas the Government of Israel has previously shown great restraint despite the fact that Hezbollah has launched at least four separate attacks into Israel using rockets and ground forces over the past year;
Whereas the failure of the Government of Lebanon to implement all aspects of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559 and to extend its authority throughout its territory has enabled Hezbollah to launch armed attacks against Israel and recently to kidnap Israeli soldiers;
Whereas Hezbollah's strength derives significantly from the direct financial, military, and political support it receives from Syria and Iran, and Hezbollah also receives important support from sources within Lebanon;
Whereas Iranian Revolutionary Guards continue to operate in southern Lebanon, providing support to Hezbollah and reportedly controlling its operational activities;
Whereas the Government of the United States has enacted several laws, including the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-175) and the Iran and Libya Sanctions Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-172), which call for the imposition of sanctions on Syria and Iran for, among other things, their support for terrorism and terrorist organizations;
Whereas the House of Representatives has repeatedly called for full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1559;
Whereas section 1224 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) withholds certain assistance to Lebanon contingent on the deployment of the Lebanese armed forces to the internationally recognized border between Lebanon and Israel and its effective assertion of authority in the border area in order, among other reasons, to prevent cross-border infiltration by terrorists, precisely the criminal activity that has provoked the current crisis;
Whereas President George W. Bush stated on July 12, 2006, `Hezbollah's terrorist operations threaten Lebanon's security and are an affront to the sovereignty of the Lebanese Government. Hezbollah's actions are not in the interest of the Lebanese people, whose welfare should not be held hostage to the interests of the Syrian and Iranian regimes.', and has repeatedly affirmed that Syria and Iran must be held to account for their shared responsibility in the recent attacks;
Whereas the United States recognizes that some members of the democratically-elected Lebanese parliament are working to build an autonomous and sovereign Lebanon and supports their efforts; and
Whereas both Hezbollah and Hamas refuse to recognize Israel's right to exist and call for the destruction of Israel: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--(1) reaffirms its steadfast support for the State of Israel;
(2) condemns Hamas and Hezbollah for engaging in unprovoked and reprehensible armed attacks against Israel on undisputed Israeli territory, for taking hostages, for killing Israeli soldiers, and for continuing to indiscriminately target Israeli civilian populations with their rockets and missiles;
(3) further condemns Hamas and Hezbollah for cynically exploiting civilian populations as shields, locating their equipment and bases of operation, including their rockets and other armaments, amidst civilian populations, including in homes and mosques;
(4) recognizes Israel's longstanding commitment to minimizing civilian loss and welcomes Israel's continued efforts to prevent civilian casualties;
(5) demands the Governments of Iran and Syria to direct Hamas and Hezbollah to immediately and unconditionally release Israeli soldiers which they hold captive;
(6) affirms that all governments that have provided continued support to Hamas or Hezbollah share responsibility for the hostage-taking and attacks against Israel and, as such, should be held accountable for their actions;
(7) condemns the Governments of Iran and Syria for their continued support for Hezbollah and Hamas in their armed attacks against Israelis and their other terrorist activities;
(8) supports Israel's right to take appropriate action to defend itself, including to conduct operations both in Israel and in the territory of nations which pose a threat to it, which is in accordance with international law, including Article 51 of the United Nations Charter;
(9) commends the President of the United States for fully supporting Israel as it responds to these armed attacks by terrorist organizations and their state sponsors;
(10) urges the President of the United States to bring the full force of political, diplomatic, and economic sanctions available to the Government of the United States against the Governments of Syria and Iran;
(11) demands the Government of Lebanon to do everything in its power to find and free the kidnapped Israeli soldiers being held in the territory of Lebanon;
(12) calls on the United Nations Security Council to condemn these unprovoked acts and to take action to ensure full and immediate implementation of United Nations Security Council 1559 (2004), which requires Hezbollah to be dismantled and the departure of all Syrian personnel and Iranian Revolutionary Guards from Lebanon;
(13) expresses its condolences to all families of innocent victims of recent violence; and
(14) declares its continued commitment to working with Israel and other United States allies in combating terrorism worldwide.
Dems shooting themselves in the foot with Lieberman
In an election where democrats believe they can gain seats in congress, they have set themselves up for the loss of a senate seat. As the Michael Moore Democrats push out the very liberal Joe Lieberman just because of his stance on the war, they are conceding a seat. Joe Lieberman said he will run as an independent. That likely means that the Democrats and Joe Lieberman will split the vote opening the door for the Republican candidate. I don’t understand why they are driving him out anyways. He is a JFK democrat. He is very liberal in every other regard. How can the democrats praise JFK, yet push out someone who has his politics? This is exactly what is wrong with the Democrat party. Michael Moore and Howard Dean have taken over the party.
An excellent source of info on Israel/Lebanon conflict
This is the information relayed from someone inside Israel. His blog is updated numerous times each day. This gives you a personal look into this war.
How should the Israel and the US handle the Iranian and Syrian involvement in the Hezbollah movement?
Should Israel attack Syria? Absolutely. They could take out their pathetic air force in a matter of hours. They could beat Syria without ever having to put troops on the ground.
Should Israel attack Iran? Absolutely. There is no point in waging this little war in Lebanon and Lebanon only. The Hezbollah will be simply replaced from Iran and Syria like they have been for some time in recent history. Going into just Lebanon and stopping is like putting a bandaid on a two inch deep gash. Sure, it will hold for a few seconds, but blood will flow again very shortly. If we want a long term solution in the Middle East, it is necessary to engage the enemy in Syria and Iran. It is important that we involve the Iranian people in our attack of Iran. They are already rejecting the Iranian government. If we can get their support, our success is ensured.
What effect could this have on the US and Israel? First of all, a victory over Iran and/or Syria would be a victory in the war in Iraq since that is where most of the terrorists are coming from. Second of all, with Hezbollah/Hamas crushed in Lebanon, Iran, and Syria, there will be long term peace in the Middle East. Thirdly, this will help our situation in North Korea. It is no secret that North Korea and Iran are working together on nuclear weapons. Without Iran, the development of the weaponry necessary for an ICBM would be slowed significantly allowing time for a diplomatic solution. This will also send a message to Korea that America is no longer the coward it was under the Clinton administration. This will lead to much more cooperation in these diplomatic missions. The most important thing is that it will stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power. When Iran becomes a nuclear power, they WILL target Israel with nuclear weapons. This must be averted because that would carry potential armageddon consequences since Israel has nuclear weapons as well.
What should the US do? I think they should step up the rhetoric for now. The government should continue to condemn Hezbollah. They are lightly blaming Iran and Syria. That rhetoric needs to increase. We need to loudly condemn Iran and Syria for their contribution to Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel. If Israel is going to become involved in Syria, it will be our job to keep Iran from crossing Iraq into Syria. If Israel has the resolve to attack Iran, the primary instigator of their problems in Lebanon, then the US should provide air support.
Why should Bush veto Stem Cell research bills?
Stem cell research… this could cause Bush to use his veto power for the first time. What is the big deal with stem cell research? They would use fetuses that would otherwise be disposed. I’ll tell you exactly what’s wrong with it. First of all, they haven’t found ANY cures with the existing lines. This perception that stem cells can fix anything is nothing but a pipe dream. More importantly, what happens if we do find a cure with baby stem cells? How could we possibly get enough stem cells to distribute the cure? This would lead to harvesting of fetuses. This would be one of the most murderous, immoral things to ever happen on this earth. Scientists would have to take the life of one person to improve the life of another. I can think of few things more self-centered and immoral.
Has World War 3 already begun?
Yesterday, I made the argument that World War 3 may begin shortly. Has it already begun? Upon examination, it’s clear that the war on Radical Islam already has at least ten fronts: Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Somalia, Israel (Gaza and West Bank), Georgia, Uzbekistan, The Philippines, Chechnya, and Kashmir (India/Pakistan). While this is already pretty much a world war already, this is no where near what it could become. If Iran, Syria, North Korea, and/or China become involved beyond their minimal involvement in Iraq and Lebanon, this war could become more awful than I even want to try to imagine.
Are we heading towards World War 3?
As we all look on concerned at the news, one has to worry. Is this the beginning of World War 3? Here is my take on it. Lebanon/Israel very well could be the spark that causes World War 3. When examining this situation, one must look at three main aspects. First of all, why is this war likely going to reach World War status? Second of all, who will fight on what side? Finally, what could the result of this war be?
Unfortunately, it is likely that the battle between Lebanon and Israel will lead to a World War. The table is definitely set at this point. As Israel is attacking Lebanon, they have seen signs that point towards Iranian and Syrian involvement. It is likely that this will ultimately lead to an middle east regional war. Because many enemies of radical Islam, including traditional Islamists themselves, are beginning to reject radical Islam, this could erupt into much more than a regional war. On top of this, there are also escalating tensions in Somalia, Iran, and North Korea. We already have a war being fought on six fronts: Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza strip, Lebanon, Kashmir, and Chechnya.
This is a war that has been gradually been building up since the rise of radical Islam. The US has been pulled into this immanent battle. We have been constantly attacked for over twenty years by the same enemy. Israel is taking on Muslim extremists in Lebanon just as we are in Iraq. One can look at the bottom of the entry to see a list of terrorist attacks on the United States since 1983. There are a lot of them. Anyone who says fighting radical Islam, look at the list of attacks. Muslim extremists are also responsible for terrorist attacks in Spain, Russia, Jordan, Iraq, Britain, Somalia, India, France, and Afghanistan to name a few. As this war develops, look for many nations to join the fight against the extremists. Also expect traditional Islamists from within countries like Iran and Syria to support this battle. We are starting to see that those who practice peaceful Islam are rejecting the blasphemous extremists. The biggest mistake radical Islam has made was the bombing of the Jordanian wedding. This is where it became clear that “infidels” are not the only enemies of the extremist movement. It is now clear that Muslims who are determined to be “impure” because they refuse to get involved in the jihad are targets as well.
One of the biggest factors in who sides with Israel will be anti-Jewish sentiments. While Europe and Russia have come a long way, I still get the feeling that there are still feelings against the Jews. I would say that one should expect countries that went into Iraq with us to side with Israel first. I would not count on the EU or Russia helping us out.
How does North Korea fit into this mess? There is evidence that North Korea has been building ties with Iran. There is a distinct possibility that they could jump into this war if it expands into Iran and Syria. In that case, China will be a huge factor in this war. Will they side with the North Koreans? In that case, this war would be more awful than I can imagine.
Somalia… a third front? That is a distinct possibility. While it has not made the news much recently, tensions have been rising in Somalia as it is now a safe haven for terrorists. The battle that Bill Clinton refused to fight will likely need a revisit in the near future. THANK YOU BILL CLINTON!
This situation that the world is in is worse than anyone’s nightmares. I see seven countries with nuclear and/or chemical weapons that could go enter a global war in the near future: US, China, Iran, North Korea, Syria, UK, and India. All I can say is, I am very glad that at least a portion of the Reagan missile defense system got through Congress despite heavy democrat opposition. That could be the one thing that keeps the United States from becoming a giant radioactive crater.
While this war may not occur this year, next year, or ten years, it will occur at some point in the future. It is best that we take on the Islamic Extremists now. I do not want to wait for Iran to bolster its nuclear program any further. If we wait around until they have a fully operational weapons program, they WILL attack us with a nuclear weapon without hesitation. They are very open about their goals, destruction of those who do not believe in their interpretation of Islam. While I hope and pray that somehow this will all go away and the world can live in peace, I know this is highly unlikely. The only scenario that has even a glimmer of hope for us is that Israel and its supporters will be able to take on one group at a time. The hatred towards nonbelievers is in Islamic Radicals’ core values. It is very likely that we will be dealing with this threat until they are defeated in a world war on Islam Radicals.
Pray for a miracle and GOD BLESS AMERICA!
1983
April 18
Sixty three people, including the CIA's Middle East Director, are killed and 120 injured in a 400 lb. suicide truck bomb attack on the US Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. The driver is killed. Responsibility is claimed by Islamic Jihad.
October 23
Simultaneous suicide truck bombs on American and French compounds in Beirut, Lebanon. A 12,000 lb bomb destroys a US Marine Corps base killing two hundred and forty one Americans; another fifty eight Frenchmen are killed when a 400 lb device destroys one of their bases. Islamic Jihad claims responsibility.
December 12
US Embassy in Kuwait targeted by Iraqi Shia terrorists who attempted to destroy the building with a truck bomb. The attack was foiled by guards and the device exploded in the Embassy fore-court killing five people.
1984
March 16
CIA station chief in Beirut, Lebanon, William Buckley, was kidnapped by the Iranian backed Islamic Jihad. He was tortured and then executed by his captors.
September 20
Suicide bomb attack on US Embassy in East Beirut kills twenty three people and injures twenty one others. The US and British ambassadors were slightly injured in the explosion which was attributed to the Iranian backed Hezbollah group.
1985
March 16
US journalist Terry Anderson is kidnapped in Beirut, Lebanon, by Iranian backed Islamic radicals. He is released in December 1991.
June 9
US academic, Thomas Sutherland, at the American University, Beirut, Lebanon kidnapped by Islamic terrorists and held until November 18, 1991.
June 14
A Trans World Airlines flight was hijacked en route to Rome from Athens by two Lebanese Hizballah terrorists and forced to fly to Beirut. The eight crew members and 145 passengers were held for 17 days, during which one American hostage, a U.S. Navy diver, was murdered. After being flown twice to Algiers, the aircraft was returned to Beirut after Israel released 435 Lebanese and Palestinian prisoners.
September 12
US academic at the American University in Beirut, Joseph Cicippio, seized in Beirut by Iranian backed Islamic terrorists. He is released on December 1, 1991.
October 21
American businessman Edward Tracy kidnapped in Lebanon by Islamic terrorists and held for almost five years until August 11, 1991.
1986
March 30
A Palestinian splinter group detonated a bomb as TWA Flight 840 approached Athens Airport, killing four U.S. citizens.
April 5
Two U.S. soldiers were killed, and 79 American servicemen were injured in a Libyan bomb attack on a nightclub in West Berlin, West Germany.
1987
January 24
American citizens Jesse Turner and Alann Steen were seized in Beirut by Islamic terrorists. Turner was held until October 22, 1991 and Steen is released on 3 December 3, 1991.
1988
February 17
US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel W. Higgens, kidnapped and murdered by the Iranian backed Hezbollah while serving with the United Nations Truce Supervisory Organisation in southern Lebanon.
April 14
The Organization of Jihad Brigades exploded a car bomb outside a USO Club in Naples, Italy, killing one U.S. sailor.
August 8
Pakistan president Zia Al Haq and US ambassador are killed, along with thirty seven other people, when a bomb explodes on a C-130 Hercules aircraft just after take off from Bahawalpu, Pakistan.
December 21
Pan Am Boeing 747 blown up over Lockerbie, Scotland, by a bomb believed to have been placed on the aircraft at Frankfurt Airport, Germany. All 259 people on the aircraft were killed by the blast.
1993
February 26
World Trade Center in New York, USA, attacked by a massive bomb planted by Islamic terrorists.
April 14
Iraqi intelligence service attempt to assassinate former US President, George Bush, during a visit to Kuwait.
1995
March 8
Two unidentified gunmen killed two U.S. diplomats and wounded a third in Karachi, Pakistan.
July 4
In India, six foreigners, including two U.S. citizens, were taken hostage by Al-Faran, a Kashmiri separatist group. One non-U.S. hostage was later found beheaded.
August 21
Hamas claimed responsibility for the detonation of a bomb in Jerusalem that killed six and injured over 100 persons, including several U.S. citizens.
November 13
Seven foreigners, including a number of US servicemen, are killed in bomb attack on National Guard training centre at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
1996
June 25
Islamic radical terrorists opposed to the western military presence in the Gulf region, explode a truck bomb next to a USAF housing area at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, killing 19 American servicemen and 385 injuring more.
1997
February 23
A Palestinian gunman opened fire on tourists at an observation deck atop the Empire State Building in New York City, killing a Danish national and wounding visitors from the United States, Argentina, Switzerland, and France before turning the gun on himself. A handwritten note carried by the gunman claimed this was a punishment attack against the "enemies of Palestine."
October 30
Al-Sha'if tribesmen kidnapped a U.S. businessman near Sanaa. The tribesmen sought the release of two fellow tribesmen who were arrested on smuggling charges and several public works projects they claim the government promised them. They released the hostage on November 27.
November 12
Two unidentified gunmen shot to death four U.S. auditors from Union Texas Petroleum Corporation and their Pakistani driver after they drove away from the Sheraton Hotel in Karachi. The Islami Inqilabi Council, or Islamic Revolutionary Council, claimed responsibility in a call to the U.S. Consulate in Karachi. In a letter to Pakistani newspapers, the Aimal Khufia Action Committee also claimed responsibility.
1998
August 7
US Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar-es-Salem, Tanzania, heavily damaged by massive bomb attacks. US intelligence blames Islamic groups linked to Saudi dissident Osama Bin Laden. This resulted in 258 people dead and more than 5,000 injured.
2000
August 12
In the Kara-Su Valley, the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan took four U.S. citizens hostage. The Americans escaped on August 12.
October 12
In Aden, Yemen, a small dingy carrying explosives rammed the destroyer U.S.S. Cole, killing 17 sailors and injuring 39 others. Supporters of Osama Bin Laden were suspected.
December 30
A bomb exploded in a plaza across the street from the U.S. embassy in Manila, injuring nine persons. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is allegedly responsible.
2001
September 11
Two hijacked airliners crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Soon thereafter, the Pentagon was struck by a third hijacked plane. A fourth hijacked plane, suspected to be bound for a high-profile target in Washington, crashed into a field in southern Pennsylvania. More than 3,000 U.S. citizens and other nationals were killed. President Bush and Cabinet officials indicated that Osama Bin Laden was the prime suspect and that they considered the United States in a state of war with international terrorism.
US vetoes UN resolution urging end to Israeli attacks in Gaza (off the drudge wire)
Ah… I knew Bolton would pay off. The Israelis are simply fighting another front in the war on Radical Islam which I would argue we are winning. You can tell because Russia and France reacted stronger than Islamic nations. The mainstream Islamists are starting to side with us. They are beginning to reject the extremists who use Islam as an excuse for violence. They are rejecting those who bring blasphemy upon their religion. This war in Israel must be fought. This, like Iraq, sends the message that the world will not tolerate the horrible violence from the Islamic Extremists.
It’s funny how the UN is so willing to try and stop this but they refuse to stop North Korea.
Associated Press twists the truth AGAIN
I am not attacking the ad in this entry… I am attacking four words: “GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff.” Since when is he a GOP lobbyist? Last I checked, he lobbied both parties. He named people on both sides of the aisle. He actually gave at least 1.5 million dollars to democrats.
The 75-second ad by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee begins with a somber musical score and images of war, high gas prices, the coffins, pollution, breached levees, followed by pictures of Texas Republican DeLay, disgraced GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff, President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.
Abramoff Lobbying & Political Contributions to Democrats, per FEC Records
Grand Total $1,541,673
Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) Received At Least – $22,500
* Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN) Received At Least – $6,500
* Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE) Received At Least – $1,250
* Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) Received At Least – $2,000
* Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Received At Least – $20,250
* Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Received At Least – $21,765
* Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) Received At Least – $7,500
* Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) Received At Least – $12,950
* Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) Received At Least – $8,000
* Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ) Received At Least – $7,500
* Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) Received At Least – $14,792
* Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) Received At Least – $79,300
* Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) Received At Least – $14,000
* Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Received At Least – $2,000
* Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) Received At Least – $1,250
* Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) Received At Least – $45,750
* Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI) Received At Least – $9,000
* Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT) Received At Least – $2,000
* Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) Received At Least – $14,250
* Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) Received At Least – $3,300
* Senator John Kerry (D-MA) Received At Least – $98,550
* Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Received At Least – $28,000 * Senator Pat Leahy (D-VT) Received At Least – $4,000
* Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) Received At Least – $6,000
* Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT) Received At Least – $29,830
* Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) Received At Least – $14,891
* Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) Received At Least – $10,550
* Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) Received At Least – $78,991
* Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) Received At Least – $20,168
* Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) Received At Least – $5,200
* Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) Received At Least – $7,500
* Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) Received At Least – $2,300
* Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) Received At Least – $3,500
* Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) Received At Least – $68,941
* Senator John Rockefeller (D-WV) Received At Least – $4,000
* Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) Received At Least – $4,500
* Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) Received At Least – $4,300
* Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Received At Least – $29,550
* Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Received At Least – $6,250
* Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) Received At Least – $6,250 Democratic Senatorial Campaign Cmte $423,480
Democratic Congressional Campaign Cmte $354,700
Democratic National Cmte $65,720
Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) $42,500
Patty Murray (D-Wash) $40,980
Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) $36,000
Harry Reid (D-Nev) $30,500
Byron L. Dorgan (D-ND) $28,000
Tom Daschle (D-SD) $26,500
Democratic Party of Michigan $23,000
Brad R. Carson (D-Okla) $20,600
Dale E. Kildee (D-Mich) $19,000
Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md) $17,500
Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) $15,500
Democratic Party of Oklahoma $15,000
Chris John (D-La) $15,000
John Breaux (D-La) $13,750
Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ) $13,600
Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo) $12,000
Mary L. Landrieu (D-La) $11,500
Barney Frank (D-Mass) $11,100
Max Baucus (D-Mont) $11,000
Maria Cantwell (D-Wash) $10,000
Democratic Party of North Dakota $10,000
Nick Rahall (D-WVa) $10,000
Democratic Party of South Dakota $9,500
Democratic Party of Minnesota $9,000
Ron Kind (D-Wis) $9,000
Peter Deutsch (D-Fla) $8,500
Joe Baca (D-Calif) $8,000
Dick Durbin (D-Ill) $8,000
Xavier Becerra (D-Calif) $7,523
Tim Johnson (D-SD) $7,250
Democratic Party of New Mexico $6,250
Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) $6,000
David E. Bonior (D-Mich) $5,000
Jon S. Corzine (D-NJ) $5,000
Democratic Party of Montana $5,000
Fritz Hollings (D-SC) $5,000
Jay Inslee (D-Wash) $5,000
Thomas P. Keefe Jr. (D-Wash) $5,000
Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md) $5,000
Deborah Ann Stabenow (D-Mich) $5,000
Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) $4,500
Tom Carper (D-Del) $4,000
Kent Conrad (D-ND) $4,000
Jerry Kleczka (D-Wis) $4,000
Sander Levin (D-Mich) $4,000
Robert T. Matsui (D-Calif) $4,000
George Miller (D-Calif) $4,000
Kalyn Cherie Free (D-Okla) $3,500
James L. Oberstar (D-Minn) $3,500
Charles J. Melancon (D-La) $3,100
Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) $3,000
Cal Dooley (D-Calif) $3,000
John B. Larson (D-Conn) $3,000
David R. Obey (D-Wis) $3,000
Ed Pastor (D-Ariz) $3,000
Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) $3,000
Richard M. Romero (D-NM) $3,000
Brad Sherman (D-Calif) $3,000
Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss) $3,000
Max Cleland (D-Ga) $2,500
Grace Napolitano (D-Calif) $2,500
Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif) $2,500
Bill Luther (D-Minn) $2,250
Gene Taylor (D-Miss) $2,250
Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) $2,000
Ken Bentsen (D-Texas) $2,000
Dan Boren (D-Okla) $2,000
Rosa L. DeLauro (D-Conn) $2,000
John D. Dingell (D-Mich) $2,000
Doug Dodd (D-Okla) $2,000
Ned Doucet (D-La) $2,000
Lane Evans (D-Ill) $2,000
Sam Farr (D-Calif) $2,000
John Neely Kennedy (D-La) $2,000
Carl Levin (D-Mich) $2,000
Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark) $2,000
Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) $2,000
Robert Menendez (D-NJ) $2,000
Adam Schiff (D-Calif) $2,000
Ronnie Shows (D-Miss) $2,000
Adam Smith (D-Wash) $2,000
Ellen O. Tauscher (D-Calif) $2,000
Mike Thompson (D-Calif) $2,000
Maxine Waters (D-Calif) $2,000
Peter DeFazio (D-Ore) $1,500
Norm Dicks (D-Wash) $1,500
John Kerry (D-Mass) $1,400
Barbara Boxer (D-Calif) $1,000
Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif) $1,000
Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) $1,000
Jim Costa (D-Calif) $1,000
Susan A. Davis (D-Calif) $1,000
Eliot L. Engel (D-NY) $1,000
Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif) $1,000
Tim Holden (D-Pa) $1,000
Patrick Leahy (D-Vt) $1,000
Joe Lieberman (D-Conn) $1,000
Jim Maloney (D-Conn) $1,000
David Phelps (D-Ill) $1,000
Charles S. Robb (D-Va) $1,000
Brian David Schweitzer (D-Mont) $1,000
Pete Stark (D-Calif) $1,000
Gloria Tristani (D-NM) $1,000
Derrick B. Watchman (D-Ariz) $1,000
Rick Weiland (D-SD) $1,000
Paul Wellstone (D-Minn) $1,000
Ron Wyden (D-Ore) $1,000
Bob Borski (D-Pa) $720
Shelley Berkley (D-Nev) $500
Howard L. Berman (D-Calif) $500
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) $500
Democratic Party of Washington $500
Barbara Lee (D-Calif) $500
Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif) $500
Russia: Friend or Foe?
Is Russia a friend or a foe? They seem absolutely out of touch with reality. First of all, they refuse to back sanctions against North Korea. North Korea is not even trying to hide the fact that they are trying to develop technology that can send a nuclear bomb all the way to the United States, Israel, Russia, China, and Europe. This is a threat to the entire world and Russia doesn’t want to do anything. We are not even talking military action. We are just asking for strong threats sanctions. What do they expect to do? Waive a magic wand and make North Korea’s nukes go away. The government is crazy in North Korea and they would not hesitate to lob a nuke at anyone. This all seems to indicate Russia has a financial stake in Korea just as they did Iraq.
Not only are they against sanctions on North Korea, Russia has condemned Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. Maybe Putin never learned how to read the newspaper. Lebanon kidnapped two Israeli soldiers from inside Israel. Are they supposed to just let Lebanon do whatever they want? Israel must defend its sovereignty as well as protect their troops. They have a no men left in enemy territory policy and that must be followed. Israel needed to take a position of strength to show the Islamic Extremists in the region that they are a sovereign nation. They must show that if the Islamic Extremists do harm to Israel, it will be sent right back at them with intensity. Islamic Radicals do not understand this happy go lucky, let’s make a deal language. No matter how much land Israel gives up, the radical Islamists will not stop the fighting until Israel ceases to exist.
A global war on radical Islam
No one wants to say it, but the Global War on Terror has become a holy war. The Global War on Terror could be changed to the global war on radical Islam. This is why the war in Iraq is such a good thing. We are taking on radical Islam on their soil before they get to ours and showing them that we are not going to sit and take it anymore. We must not let political correctness stop us from waging this war. Just because these terrorists are bound by “religious views” does not make them immune from confrontation. There is a misconception that the terrorists are just after the US. WRONG! They are after every culture different from their own. This battle against radical Islamists is occurring on multiple fronts all around the world. In fact, radical Islam is even targeting normal Islam because they don’t share the same hateful ideas. It is my belief that 20 years from now, historians will refer to this worldwide war on radical Islam as World War 3, because that is exactly what it is. Here is a short list of countries targeted by radical Islam.
1) Iraq
2) Israel
3) US
4) Jordan
5) Canada
6) Britain
7) Spain
8) Somalia (Islam targeting normal Islam)
9) India
10) France (radical Islam from within)
11) Russia (Chechnya)
12) Afghanistan
Radical Islamists probably take up maybe 0.01% of all Islam in the world. Luckily I am educated enough to know that it is not right to blame all Islamists. I feel bad for the 99.99% of the Islamic people who do practice Islam peacefully. It is those 99.99% of the Islamic faith that must rise up. They need to publicly reject this radical Islam culture. It is time for Islam to fight for its reputation. A few sour apples are tarnishing an entire religion in the eyes of many. It is time for the radical Islamic Fascists to stop the blasphemy against the religion of Islam.
What should the US do? First of all, we should never play soft with these Islamic Fascists. They are nuts. They believe it is God’s intent that they destroy all nonbelievers and those who do not support their radical Islamic ways (hey… that description fits most of the cultures of the world). There is no soft negotiating with that. It is time that we approach this situation as Ronald Reagan would, from a position of strength. Remember when Ronald Reagan came out and said that Russia was an evil empire? That simple, yet powerful rhetoric needs to return. We need to come out strongly against this radical wing of Islam. We also need to be strategic in doing this. We need to make sure that we make it clear to the Islamic people that we are not only doing this to defeat a threat to us, but we are also trying to clean the public perception of Islam. We need to work with the normal Islamic people to make sure that the religion of Islam is not permanently damaged from a few crazy people.
This problem will not go away from “incentives” and other happy go lucky negotiation strategies. It is time that we negotiate with the Islamic Fascists in terms even they can understand. They must be told that if they don’t cooperate, we will destroy them just as we did in Iraq. It is time to return to a Reaganesque approach to this problem. It is time we ignore the rhetoric from the radical Islamists’ allies on the left side of the aisle in congress. As mentioned earlier, just because the terrorists are bound by “religion” does not grant them immunity. America and 99.99 % of Islamic people around the world will support this war on radical Islam if it is done in the right way because they want the blasphemy of their religion to stop. We must also make it clear that as non-radical Islamic people, they are targets of this evil movement as well. It is just necessary that we clearly articulate to the world that we are trying to protect the religion Islam, not harm it.
Deficit shrinking on pace to meet and exceed Bush's reduction goals
The deficit is shrinking. During Bush’s campaign for president, he promised to half the deficit to 260 Billion by 2009. It is 2006, and the deficit is at 296 Billion from 520 Billion. The deficit is dropping like crazy. At this rate, Bush will meet his goal well ahead of schedule. This is great news for the US economy. If we can convince congress to cut spending on government programs, that number could be $0 by 2009. I would also like to point out that this number would be much lower if Katrina had not occurred. This reduction in the deficit was able to occur with the high costs of Katrina cleanup and the war in Iraq. Our economy is absolutely roaring.
People have claimed that lower taxes cannot produce greater revenues. This concept is actually widely accepted by economists as The Laffer Curve. Basically, this says that there is a point where more taxes will decrease revenue and lower taxes will increase revenues.
Clinton's Foreign Policy Has Lead to Cold War With North Korea
Diplomacy backed with fantastic gifts and sweet talking works really well with evil dictators. An example of this is Bill Clinton’s North Korea policy. He showered North Korea with, at the time, more money than any other country. He allowed him to have nuclear reactors only if he pinky swore that he wouldn’t make nuclear weapons. He allowed them to have technology that could produce weapons grade plutonium. Clinton was so nice to fund North Korea’s terrorist regime AND give them technology that could produce nuclear bombs. Don’t worry… North Korea promised they wouldn’t make nukes. Actually… they had a change of heart. Now the North Koreans have nukes and it is the fault of Clinton’s absolutely awful policy. This proves that DIPLOMACY DOES NOT WORK WITHOUT THREATS. This giving of candy to a horrible regime is just an awful idea. We need to give them at least a threat of sanctions. We will not win this cold war with North Korea unless we come from a position of strength. Oh yeah… thank you Bill Clinton.
The trade deficit can be fixed
The trade deficit can be fixed, but not by democrats. Let’s face it… it’s cheaper to make things in China. American products are too expensive to make. The only way we are going to even out the deficit is by lowering taxes. Products made in the USA are taxed at all stages of the game that makes it difficult to compete in the global economy. That is why we need to maintain a republican majority in this year’s congressional elections. We also need to take this into account in 2008. We need to elect someone which a conservative backbone who will stand by the principles of conservatism by cutting taxes and cutting spending.
Tax Cuts Bring in More Tax Revenue AGAIN!
It's funny how this always works... Taxes get cut... then tax revenues go up. This is MORE proof that the tax cuts are working. The New York Times has reported that the deficit has shrunk by 100 billion dollars despite the War in Iraq and the Hurricane Katrina recovery. This is NOT the first time this has happened. This is a recurring trend. Taxes are cut... total taxes collected goes up. That is what happens when the economy improves from tax cuts. Why is it that the Democrats always just want to raise taxes? Why can they not be more open minded? Once the budget is balanced, we can use the increased tax revenue from tax cuts to fund more tax cuts. If we can convince congress to reduce spending more and further reduce the size the government, we can then afford to cut taxes even more. Tax cuts are key to the success of our economy domestically and especially internationally. We will be much stronger competitors on the world market if we can reduce the tax burden on our businesses. You want to stop outsourcing? I sure do. I am going to be a Computer Engineer. Computer Engineering jobs are being shipped to India and China on a daily basis. There is a solution to this problem and it’s nothing the democrats can do with their political thinking. The only way the companies will stop leaving this country is if we reduce the tax burden so that they can afford to pay their American employees.
121,000 new jobs in June!
Employers boosted payrolls by 121,000 in June! This is higher than last month's reported numbers. How can anyone say that our economy is bad when the unemployment rate is at 4.6% (about as low as it can go), we are creating new jobs every month, and every other economic indicator indicates a growing and stable economy? What does it take for an economy to be "strong" in the eyes of a liberal? I know the answer! When a democrat is in office to take credit for it. Sorry libs... your cover is being blown... our economy is awesome and you can't pretend it isn't anymore.
North Korea targeted HAWAII
It is now being reported that the missle fired by the North Koreans was aimed at Hawaii. It is time for action. China and Russia don’t want to join us in our strong demands… I guarantee it’s because they have some kind of financial stake in North Korea just like they did with Iraq. It is time we gather all the countries we can and give an ultimatum to North Korea. These “talks” are not working only because they are not backed by threats. It is time we stop trying to sweet talk a madman. It won’t work.