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If you are a conservative it’s one of those good stories you cannot bring yourself to believe if only for the improbable math involved.

The survey, which gauged voter sentiment in 13 of the states with the country’s most competitive Senate races, showed Republican Senate candidates averaging a high single-digit lead over their Democratic opponents, offering the same snapshot of an angry, uneasy electorate shown in poll after poll this year.

At this point there should be no doubt American citizens are angry. The President and Congress have approval ratings so low we may need a new math to keep score. Rather than voters replacing the majority party at the midterms when bad times persist another event may take place.

Some POLS are not facing re-election this midterm. Of those who are the stronger from each party may survive and the weaker links may depart. What if voter anger is so widespread this time around that the two chambers end up nearly and even split in terms of party?

That may introduce a new definition for lame duck Congress. It may last for two years until the next election. The upside might be that no legislation is passed. And by 2012 there would still be time to repeal Obamacare after electing a new president. Meaning the rest of that dismal plan won’t take effect until 2014 or later.

So a long lame duck session from late 2010 forward would allow another election to drain the swamp in addition to the bonus of getting a new president. Most of the damage of the last two years could be resolved.

This fantasy is no less likely than the GOP gaining the majority in the US Senate this November. As for a new president in 2012, the GOP needs a candidate who can win. What are the odds on that happening?

Sorry to wake you up from the dream.

Stanford Matthews
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Ruth Marcus wrote a piece last week entitled, ‘Why Congress should let the Bush tax cuts expire.’ There is very little right and too much wrong in her column. Who is Ruth Marcus?

Ruth Marcus is an editorial writer for The Post, specializing in American politics, campaign finance, the federal budget and taxes, and other domestic issues. She writes a weekly column that appears on Wednesdays.

The best thing about the column is the use of one of Bush 43’s best quotes.

“The people of America have been overcharged, and, on their behalf, I’m here asking for a refund,” Bush told Congress in February 2001.

Marcus claims ‘the social security surplus was spent.’ If Marcus specializes in the federal budget and taxes you might expect her to know what the CBO knows about social security and other government trust funds. They are ‘accounting mechanisms.’ Meaning there is no little piggy bank where everyone’s SSI benefits are waiting for their retirement.

Marcus uses references from the OECD, the OMB and Alan Greenspan to make her points. A breakdown of who pays taxes in the US may have been a more efficient choice. From the IRS via the National Taxpayers Union one fact is clear.

Those whose incomes are in the top 50% nationwide pay more than 95% of US income tax. Those in the bottom 50% pay less than five percent.

The part where Marcus almost gets it is demonstrated in the excerpt below.

I expressed frustration a few weeks back with the denialism among some liberal Democrats about the need to curb entitlement spending and the conviction that simply socking it to the rich would solve the fiscal problem. But the Republican position seems even more intransigently divorced from reality. Perhaps there is some magical point at which Republicans might accept the reality that the government needs more revenue than it is currently set to take in — but I haven’t heard it yet.

Yes, liberals do not want to reduce or eliminate entitlements.
Yes, liberals want to redistribute wealth.
No, the government DOES NOT need more revenue.

Entitlements account for the majority of the federal budget. Government spending will always exceed the ability to pay for it. That is one reason why goverment must be limited. And it is why the government does not need more revenue. It needs to end the spending spree.

Stanford Matthews
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Highlighting some important issues is good even if politicians do it for the wrong reasons. It is up to the public to pressure their reps to do what is right. Some POLS are finally making statements about the need to examine anchor babies and other misuse of US immigration policy.

We need to remember people like Sheriff Joe are the good guys. Arpaio, Brewer and Pearce have started what needs to be done. While Clinton-nominated Judge Bolton slowed the progress of SB 1070 in Arizona there is reason to believe the fight has just begun in earnest and the will of the people will win as shamnesty advocates will be sent home in November 2010.

For instance, a recent report indicates Sharron Angle is once again gaining on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada. Opposition to incumbents across the nation indicates voter anger will clean house this fall.

Some of the stories below demonstrate the continued efforts to restore traditional principles and values to our great nation. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Throw the bums out in November 2010, 2012 and repeat as necessary. Liberals and RINOs must go along with illegals. Do not tax our economy into oblivion. Eliminate debt and deficits by cutting entitlements and other waste. Stengthen national security and border control. Return to the founding principles and the rule of law.

Liberal agenda be damned. Restore America. Do the right thing.

Stanford Matthews
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	Leading Republicans Push 4 Review of Birthright Citizenship
	Justice Gives Az. Sheriff Deadline in Rights Case
	Mo. Voters Reject Key Provision of Health Care Law
	Virginia AG Cuccinelli: Obamacare Ends Federalism
	Wave of Health Reform Provisions Coming Next Month
	Lieberman: ‘Put the Brakes’ Ground on Zero Mosque
	Panel Frees Way for Ground Zero Mosque
	Pelosi strikes confident note on midterms: ‘I’m not nervous
	Kerry would reject a Petraeus request for more time, troops
	Levin: Media too focused on negative….
	Dem leaders, donors to hold Rangel birthday bash…
	Agency Weighs Skirting Congress On Immigration
	Gingrich: Obama Repeating Mistakes From the Great Depression
	CBO Warns Obama: Exploding US Debt a Huge Risk

This video presentation is dated from the end of June 2010. Although DeMint is speaking about a particular piece of legislation he also expresses the continuing need for our US government to abandon an agenda that does not work and runs counter to our founding in addition to the immediate need for economic recovery.

That is why this video is presented. It emphasizes the desire by most Americans to adhere to those principles that have served us well for so long. The notable and well-known examples are to stop spending, stop increasing deficits and the national debt and above all get government out of the way of Americans who are the engine that drives our economic prosperity.

Thank you Senator Jim Demint (R-SC)

Stanford Matthews
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California voters are giving U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer some of the lowest approval ratings of her career, as the three-term Democrat is in a statistical dead heat against first-time GOP office-seeker Carly Fiorina, according to a new Field Poll released today.

Not unlike the no choice situation in the California governor’s race the contest for US Senator between Boxer and Fiorina allows voters to lose either way. For governor the state of California will elect either Moonbeam Jerry Brown or Shamnesty Limousine Liberal Meg Whitman. For one of California’s US Senate seats the no choice is incumbent Boxer with a tanking approval rating or RINO Fiorina who is no different than Specter, Collins, Snowe or McCain for conservatives.

One of Boxer’s more vexing problems, analysts say, is that opposition to her is not just about her. She has become an avatar for broader voter frustrations about the struggling economy, President Obama and the growth of the federal government.

The article also expresses Boxer’s ‘close relationship with the White House’ as a problem and that Fiorina won the nomination running as a conservative and gave up independent votes to Boxer.

Anyone who believes Fiorina is a conservative would hold the same opinion of the other RINOs mentioned. But liberals in California have kept Boxer for three terms and NOW have a problem with her? The land of fruits, nuts and flakes deserves what it gets.

Welcome to the People’s Republic of California: no money, no borders, no brains.

Stanford Matthews
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You probably did not notice some changes in this blog’s sidebar. For some months now the sidebar has been used to feature and promote conservative prinicples. For instance, when Sarah Palin’s book ‘Going Rogue’ was read by this blogger it was featured in a few posts and a link to Amazon as well as an image of the book were placed in the sidebar. About the same time other authors released books which made the NYT best seller’s list and began something of a trend. Along with that this blog’s first choice in the 2008 presidential election was featured in the sidebar as well.

But for now, both Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin have been removed. The initial reason for the removal was their unyielding support for RINO and shamnesty politician John McCain. To claim you adhere to conservative principles while backing an establishment GOP incumbent with a track record comparable to most liberals is dishonest.

To vote for McCain in the 2008 presidential election with the only other viable option being Barack Obama is one thing. And yes, this blogger held his nose and voted for McCain then. But to continue to support such a candidate when conservative options are available is simply wrong.

At a time when voices like Palin and Romney could support lesser known and certainly less well-funded candidates with conservative principles guiding their decisions they choose to support questionable GOP establishment candidates that improve nothing.

Here’s a recent story about Sarah Pain to emphasize the point.

Sunday, 13 Jun 2010 04:33 PM

To critics who said Fiorina was a Republican in name only, Palin countered: “Most importantly, Carly is the only conservative in the race who can beat Barbara Boxer. That’s no RINO. That’s a winner.”

For some conservatives, that’s also a problem.

Shelby Blakely, executive director of the Tea Party Patriots’ online publication, New Patriot Journal, said Palin’s endorsement has become “so undependable, it’s marginalized itself.”

While she once thought highly of Palin, Blakely said that over the past two years the “Going Rogue” author has gone more establishment, and Palin’s failure to criticize her own party is bothersome. “There’s room for criticism (all around),” Blakely said. “If you’re not willing to call it where you see it, that’s useless.”

And Romney’s situation does not appear any different. Just like the Reno, NV mayor who refuses to support Sharron Angle against Harry Reid. He said she is too far to the right for his liking. And he said he will campaign for Reid. That’s no conservative. But it is becoming clear that this is not uncommon in the GOP. Take our establishment pick or take a walk.

The GOP spent like liberals last time out. Maybe they are taking more from the liberal playbook for November 2010. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory was previously a liberal phenomenon. But if they continue to support those who are not conservative to protect their power in Washington and elsewhere they are no better than liberals.

Voting for conservative principles may see some losses. But you will see losses in politics anyway. Unless you stand on principle nothing will ever improve. Take a stand. Stand on principle. Over time that strategy will win over and over again.

Supporting RINOs and other nonsense only perpetuates the long sad story of politics as usual. It allows both Democrat and Republican career POLS to continue business as usual in public office. It’s time for them to go.

Throw the bums out until principle wins.

Stanford Matthews
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Republican Rand Paul said Tuesday he differs with the Libertarian Party by opposing abortion and supporting judicious overseas troop deployment, distancing himself from the party his father once represented in a presidential election.

The U.S. Senate candidate from Kentucky told syndicated conservative talk show host Sean Hannity that he doesn’t fit the mold of a Libertarian. Paul said his conservative social views and willingness to send troops abroad to protect the U.S. set him apart from the party some have tried to associate him with.

An earlier post on this blog reminded readers that Rand Paul is a Libertarian and not a conservative. It would be nice to think that is responsible for his statements on Sean Hannity’s radio show. But then this is just another insignificant blog and could not possibly influence big time politicians.

Mark Levin supports Rand Paul and from what I heard considers him a conservative. I respect Mark Levin and his opinions but am reminded of Scott Brown’s win in Massachusetts. I don’t believe Scott Brown is a conservative either.

Maybe Rand Paul could explain in detail what he means by ‘judicious overseas troop deployment.’ Is this someone carefully dancing around the facts or is he truly a conservative in libertarian’s clothing. Or maybe it’s the other way around.

If politics was an honest living it might not be necessary to be so skeptical. (or cynical if you prefer that word)

Stanford Matthews
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Although this battle has concluded by virtue of Carly Fiorina’s primary win, I expect Chuck DeVore to be a force in American politics for some time to come. And we will all be better off because of it.

Politics can be a dirty game with no shortage of bad behavior and actions that run counter to the pursuit of good governance. Chuck DeVore is a refreshing change from all that. This was just one battle. Let’s bring him back for more.

Stanford Matthews
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Support him or oppose him the one thing you can say about Rand Paul is that he is not shy. Fresh off something of a controversy over a discussion on civil rights with Rachel Maddow, Rand is mixing it up again on the immigration issue.

Paul Opposes Citizenship for Babies of Illegals
Friday, 28 May 2010 01:27 PM

U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul is stirring it up again, this time by saying he opposes citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are illegal immigrants.

Also in the report above Rand Paul suggests his reason for opposing the above is that Mexican immigrants register 3 to 1 as a Democrat. Is he really against it because liberals are scamming it for votes?

Every indication suggests the Tea Party movement or at least one of the related organizations strongly supports Rand Paul. In another item from Newsmax liberal Lanny Davis has an article entitled ‘Ron Paul Sticks to His Principles.’ That may be. But conservatives may not agree with much of what libertarians have to say. You may remember Ron Paul’s campaign. Not exactly a slam dunk on popular political philosophy.

Here’s part of the Davis’ piece that demonstrates a concern.

That’s when I decided to read the Libertarian Platform, the one adopted at the May 2008 convention in Denver that nominated Rand’s father, Ron, for president. I wanted to understand better why Rand Paul was taking what seemed to be such a politically suicidal set of positions. It explained a lot . . . including about why my and my fellow liberals’ sanctimony about Mr. Paul might have been somewhat misplaced.

This situation is much like that of Scott Brown in Massachusetts. Presented as a conservative or anything but a liberal or Democrat yet the new Senator is still an unknown quantity that hasn’t yet passed the smell test. Rand Paul may mirror this situation except that as Davis cites, liberal angst may be misplaced. So may be conservative support.

Stanford Matthews
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Real Immigration Reform Starts with Border Security and Stronger Enforcement
Published in the Ramona Sentinel

Now that health care legislation has been finalized, the Obama Administration and Congressional leaders have hinted at the possibility of moving forward with illegal immigration reform sometime this year. The prospect is still uncertain but one thing is clear. Any attempt at reform that does not make enforcement a priority will fall short in addressing the real problems with illegal immigration and should be opposed outright.

The more responsible approach is straightforward: secure our nation’s borders, starting with the U.S.-Mexico land border, and strengthen the enforcement of existing immigration laws.

It is no surprise that proponents of immigration reform have focused their energy on pushing an agenda that encompasses amnesty and open borders. What they seemingly fail to recognize is that the violence and destruction that is common along the Southern border is often the result of inadequate enforcement and policies that encourage illegal entry – including the prospect of amnesty.

More than 8,000 people were killed due to violence on the U.S.-Mexico border last year alone, far surpassing the number of deaths attributable to insurgent activity in Iraq and Afghanistan since the start of combat operations.

Click here to read the rest….

from Hunter’s bio….

Hunter is a strong conservative who is committed to strengthening national security, enforcing our borders, creating opportunities for American workers and protecting the interests of taxpayers. He is also a strong proponent of the Second Amendment, protecting traditional marriage and the rights of the unborn.

Click here to read the rest….

It’s a busy day for many Americans. Yup, it’s tax day 2010. Tea Parties are in full bloom like other natural events. Natural because Americans can only take an abusive government for so long before rebelling. The consequence for politicians will be on display in November at the ballot box.

Unfortunately for those in the fine state of Wisconsin a small setback may have been presented today with reports Tommy Thompson will not oppose Russ Feingold in a US Senate election this fall. Thompson’s reason for not entering the race is understandable.

Yes, the Democratic party majority is unrestrained in their quest to force an agenda on our nation. One upbeat note on the topic features a rising interest in repealing Obamacare. Other news indicates liberal incumbents are in trouble if up for re-election this year. Americans in ever increasing numbers oppose the liberal agenda. We’re a patient group but enough is enough. And it is near time for POLS to pay with a career change. That would mean new faces in the White House and Congress over the next few years with most probably moving to work as lobbyists.

This was just a brief post on thoughts for today prior to completing the tax day obligation. More items may be published later in the day.

Stanford Matthews
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