In a monarchy, the decisions of the king are not to be questioned. We have a Republic that is based on the rule of law. Benjamin Franklin made it clear that we must diligently work to keep this form of government. Personal responsibility is requisite and that means we must each do our part to vigilantly scrutinize our representatives to ensure that they adhere to the rule of law.

This new law places domestic terror investigations and interrogations into the hands of the military and this opens the door for trial-free, indefinite detention of any person, including American citizens, as long as the government decides to call them terrorists. The potential for misuse is tremendous.

“ It is better to risk saving a guilty man than to condemn an innocent one. ”

— Voltaire

Four years ago, police in Missouri were encouraged to stereotype drivers with certain bumper stickers. One they were told to look out for was “Ron Paul” stickers. Laws like the NDA tend to muzzle people and create fear that we could be considered domestic terrorists simply by excercising our freedom of speech. This sets a dangerous precedent and starts us down a slippery slope.

Mitt Romney needs to open his eyes and understand the crucial importance of following the Constitution. Many people, mostly liberals, say that the Constitution is a living, breathing document. That is code for; we live in a different world and therefore we can throw out our rule of law for modern situations. Wrong.

I have researched what our founders went through to give us the inspired Constitution. They spent years of in-depth study to identify eternal principles of freedom that apply to any people with a desire for free agency and personal growth, as well as national opportunity. These principles can be applied to any society, not just an old agrarian society that we had during the founding. Also, they build in a way to adapt for any needed changes without throwing out their document. No politician has the legal right to put his own wisdom above a God inspired Constitution. And we must not lay aside our responsibility to think and put a politician, even one we really like, above the Constitution. It is our duty to scrutinize their actions and not be sheep.

These words spoken by Abraham Lincoln are as true today as they were then.
“All the armies of Europe, Asia, and Africa combined… could not, by force, take a drink from the Ohio… At what point, then, is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us, it cannot come from abroad.”

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With careful manipulation, in the early 20th century, the Bolsheviks turned the masses against anyone with wealth. Those who had a genius to create jobs and become successful were turned into enemies.

This is the same method being used today in the US which strongly implies; The common man is good, and anyone who becomes successful is evil and are incapable of understanding us.

What this country needs is a leader who knows how to trim the fat and put in motion a turn around in economics. The best person for the job is one who has a genius for doing this. Romney has the track record. Let’s not hate him because he is good at leading, at turning around failing businesses, Olympics, and soon a nation. Let’s not be Bolsheviks.

Grandpa Released from Jail After Black Friday Brawl

Witnesses: Officer shattered man’s face on floor

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Updated: Saturday, 26 Nov 2011, 3:29 PM MST

Published : Friday, 25 Nov 2011, 4:57 AM MST

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BUCKEYE, Ariz. – Police swarmed a Buckeye Walmart Thursday night after a man inside was tackled to the ground during a rush to grab video games — and there are differing stories about what led up to his arrest.

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Some witnesses told Fox 10 that the actions taken by a police officer during a fight at that Walmart were wrong, but Buckeye police have a different story.

Witnesses told Fox 10 Friday morning that a grandfather was with his grandson and wife looking at video games. They said that people were tearing the box of games apart, trying to get to the videos, and a woman ended up getting punched.

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“You literally would have thought there was a cure for cancer in this box, people were going insane,” said witness Skylar Stone, who saw the whole thing and called it ‘uncalled for.’

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The grandson was trampled on in all the mayhem — even cutting his lip. His grandpa put the game in his waistband so that he could lift the boy out of the crowd, according to some witnesses.

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Witnesses said that’s when a police officer grabbed the man and slammed him to the ground – possibly thinking he was stealing the game.

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On a cell phone video taken at the Walmart, blood can be seen streaming from the grandfather’s face. But witnesses said police didn’t believe anything was wrong until they turned the man over.

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“They grabbed the guy, body planted him into the ground — face shatters on concrete. That’s a hard concrete floor inside Walmart.

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“All of a sudden, you see this little boy run up and wailing and yelling, ‘Grandpa, Grandpa,’ and crying his eyes out,” Stone said.

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Witnesses said the man had about $600 worth of electronics that he was purchasing and wasn’t trying to steal anything. They said he was just trying to get his grandson out of harm’s way.

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But on Friday afternoon, Buckeye police told Fox 10 a vastly different story.

The Buckeye police chief said the officer’s actions were justified and that the cell phone video of the fight showed only the very end of it. They said the Walmart’s surveillance cameras did not capture the beginning of the fight.

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Police said when the officer asked Jerald Newman about the video game he put in his waistband, he began flailing his arms.

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“As the officer put handcuffs on the suspect, he resisted arrest, flailing his arms and pulling away from the officer backing up,” said Buckeye Police Asst. Chief Larry Hall.

A leg sweep was used on Newman, who hit his head when he fell and began bleeding, police said.

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“There’s nothing on the surface to indicate our officer did anything inappropriate. It’s difficult to arrest an individual because you don’t know how that individual is going to react.”

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/business/black-friday-brawl-at-buckeye-walmart-11252011

Government fines jailed Border Patrol agent’s family

After successfully winning a two-year prison sentence against U.S. Border Patrol Agent Jesus E. Diaz Jr., the Justice Department is now trying to collect a $6,870 fine from his wife, saying it should be paid “immediately” — even though the judge signaled she would have a grace period.

In a notice sent last week the Justice Department said the fines were imposed by the court that found Agent Diaz guilty and sentenced him to prison for improperly restraining a 15-year-old suspected of drug smuggling.

“We strongly urge you to pay this debt immediate,” said the notice, which was received by Diana Diaz, who is also a Border Patrol agent.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/8/govt-fines-jailed-border-patrol-agents-family/

Isn’t is strange, after everything the Founding Fathers did and said about God, many people do not realize the crucial role He still plays in our lives?  And yes, even the government owes him  recognition.

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Once you have viewed this video, please visit the following site to discover the significance of each individual included in this painting.  “One Nation Under God”

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Geez, the next thing you know they will be forcing us to buy health insurance. Oh, wait………

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,591642,00.html

Ten for ‘10: Winning Washington by Empowering Americans

If you would like to express your support for this issue, please go to her site, fill in the signature boxes and press the “Sign the Petition” button.

1. Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights (TABOR). Limit federal spending growth to the percentage in population growth plus the rate of inflation; provide taxpayers the option of filing a post-card sized return using a low, flat tax rate of 15%

2. End Tax-funded abortions. Stop federal payments to Planned Parenthood and prohibit any taxpayer-subsidized health insurance plan from covering abortion

3. Defend American Borders. Complete America’s border-protection initiatives using remaining funds from the so-called stimulus bill

4. King Dollar. Preserve a strong dollar so that Americans’ savings aren’t wiped out by inflation and the U.S. dollar remains the world’s reserve currency

5. Empower American Business. Immediately slash corporate tax rates to 15% and scrap the capital-gains tax altogether

6. Defend America. Strengthen America to defend our homeland and fully fund an operational, layered missile-defense system

7. Statism Exit Plan. De-fund czars; immediately cease bailout payments to failed companies; ban future bailouts

8. End Generational Theft. As few believe America’s entitlement programs will be able to pay benefits to future generations, provide younger workers the choice of diverting payroll/Social Security taxes into personal retirement accounts

9. Restore America’s System of Justice. Introduce penalties for frivolous lawsuits, where those who launch unsuccessful lawsuits are liable for the defendants’ legal bills

10. American Energy Independence. All-of-the-Above strategy that embraces alternatives, expands and accelerates exploration and production of oil and natural gas, and jumpstarts dramatic increases in nuclear power

Backers/Signatories

- Tom Price (R-GA), chairman of the Republican Study Committee
- Michael Williams, Texas Railroad Commissioner & Republican candidate for Senate
- Rep. Jep Hensarling (R-TX), member of the Republican Study Committee
- Rick Crawford, Republican congressional candidate, Arkansas 1st district
- Marco Rubio, Florida Republican senatorial candidate
- Michelle Malkin, author of “Culture of Corruption”
- Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX), member of the Republican Study Committee
- Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), member of the Republican Study Committee
- Erick Erickson, editor of RedState.com
- Rob Curnock, Republican congressional candidate, Texas 17th district
- Sen. Jim DeMint, author of “Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America’s Slide Into Socialism”
- Adam Andrzejewski, Republican gubernatorial candidate in Illinois
- Chuck DeVore, California assemblyman & Republican senatorial candidate
- Craig Shirley, author of “Rendezvous with Destiny: Ronald Reagan and the Campaign That Changed America”
- Steve Forbes, former Republican presidential candidate and CEO of Forbes Inc.

Show your support by signing Laura’s petition.

Total Number of Signers as of today: 20931

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“Wave of Debt Payments Facing US Government” by Edmund L. Andrews

The United States government is financing its more than trillion-dollar-a-year borrowing with i.o.u.’s on terms that seem too good to be true.

But that happy situation, aided by ultralow interest rates, may not last much longer.

Treasury officials now face a trifecta of headaches: a mountain of new debt, a balloon of short-term borrowings that come due in the months ahead, and interest rates that are sure to climb back to normal as soon as the Federal Reserve decides that the emergency has passed.

Even as Treasury officials are racing to lock in today’s low rates by exchanging short-term borrowings for long-term bonds, the government faces a payment shock similar to those that sent legions of overstretched homeowners into default on their mortgages.

With the national debt now topping $12 trillion, the White House estimates that the government’s tab for servicing the debt will exceed $700 billion a year in 2019, up from $202 billion this year, even if annual budget deficits shrink drastically. Other forecasters say the figure could be much higher.

In concrete terms, an additional $500 billion a year in interest expense would total more than the combined federal budgets this year for education, energy, homeland security and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

See the article: http://www.cnbc.com/id/34104722

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