Obama chief: Embryos are 'just a handful of cells'
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2 years ago
September 15, 2009
Who REALLY cares?
Here is a review of the book Who Really Cares? The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism by Arthur Brooks. The book simply states the facts about who gives and who doesn't in America.
Liberals, who are traditionally thought to be so concerned about their fellow man, believe it is the government who ought to take care of people. Conservatives, who are thought to be ready to sell out their grandmother to make a profit, are more than 30 percent more charitable not only to religious charities but to all charities.
In a similar book, Makers and Takers, Peter Schweizer talks about the "I gave at the office" mentality of Liberals who think they pay their taxes to take cares of these things and ought not have to give any more. Schweizer also wrote Do As I Say (Not As I Do): Profiles in Liberal Hypocracy.
Remember the saying "Put your money where your mouth is..."? Or how about Matthew 6:21 which says, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
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Liberals, who are traditionally thought to be so concerned about their fellow man, believe it is the government who ought to take care of people. Conservatives, who are thought to be ready to sell out their grandmother to make a profit, are more than 30 percent more charitable not only to religious charities but to all charities.
In a similar book, Makers and Takers, Peter Schweizer talks about the "I gave at the office" mentality of Liberals who think they pay their taxes to take cares of these things and ought not have to give any more. Schweizer also wrote Do As I Say (Not As I Do): Profiles in Liberal Hypocracy.
Remember the saying "Put your money where your mouth is..."? Or how about Matthew 6:21 which says, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
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August 24, 2009
The Whole Foods Debate
Here is a piece about Whole Foods founder - John Mackey
BREITBART: Boycotting the boycotters - Washington Times
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BREITBART: Boycotting the boycotters - Washington Times
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TEN RESPONSES TO PRO-ABORTION POLITICIANS
By FATHER FRANK PAVONE 2009-08-23
If you’ve ever written to a pro-abortion politician about the right to life, you’ve probably received a form letter that utilizes one of several worn-out arguments. Let's review how we answer them:
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August 23, 2009
Recess Rally articles
From Kane County Chronicle:
Rally highlights concerns about public health care option
By BRENDA SCHORY - bschory@kcchronicle.com BATAVIA - Brandishing signs denouncing a plan for a public health care option and chanting, "Where's Bill?" a crowd of about 100 gathered Saturday in front of the Batavia office of U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Batavia.Theirs was among more than a thousand scheduled across the country in what organizers called a National Recess Rally against government sponsored health care. Congress is in recess for August and is scheduled to reconvene Sept. 8.
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From Daily Herald:
Hundreds gather in Schaumburg to protest Obama's health care planRead more
August 18, 2009
Fireworks
You may remember how I was directed to Schoolhouse Rock by Rep. Foster's office so that I may better understand how a bill becomes law. To be honest, I've always liked this one better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvH7ySQi37E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvH7ySQi37E
Be Afraid Be Very, Very Afraid
Interesting piece from Population Research Institute:
http://pop.org/april-07-be-afraid-be-very-very-afraid-the-population-bomb-is-about-to-go-off-again
http://pop.org/april-07-be-afraid-be-very-very-afraid-the-population-bomb-is-about-to-go-off-again
August 16, 2009
Disorganized Resistance
WHAT, GET ORGANIZED?
Here is an interesting commentary about the ability of conservatives to organize. (Click on the link.) One commentator says conservatives are often too busy working and raising their families. Another talks about Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals (the how-to manual for BHO and Hillary) and how they find it so difficult to deal with leaderless or disorganized resistance. Probably why they keep saying these citizens protesting healthcare MUST be orchestrated by pharmaceutical companies, Fox News and talk radio. They can't understand us in more ways than one!!
August 14, 2009
August 11, 2009
Catholic Charities - A discussion on Universal Healthcare
Is the term “Conservative Catholic” oxymoronic? Do we break with the Church when we find ourselves agreeing with Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh? These are all fair questions, especially if you truly think that Conservatives are selfish, mean spirited money-grubbers. I know what I believe. I’ve thought it out, looked at it from all angles and I am comfortable with how my politics line up in relation to Church teachings. Catholic Charities USA probably feels the same way about their position. Yet, the Conservative Catholic Women’s League has a view of Universal Healthcare which differs remarkably from that of Catholic Charities. Check out their website for the full story:
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=329
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=329
This is how it breaks down for Catholic Charities. (Emphasis was added) Catholic Charities USA urges Congress to:
- Enact comprehensive health care policies that ensure equitable, accessible, affordable, and quality health care for all that safeguards human life from conception until natural death;
- Improve health literacy and education;
- Focus on preventative care;
- Restrain health care costs with responsible financing and cost-sharing;
- Strengthen the Medicaid safety net for low-income persons;
- Expand mental health coverage for the poor and vulnerable by sufficiently funding mental health and substance abuse programs administered by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); and
- Ensure key health care protection for children in very low-income families.
When I talked with Roger Connor of Catholic Charities USA, I asked him to define what “equitable” healthcare means. He wanted to assure me that Catholic Charities advocates all safeguards on human life. I asked him to clarify whether Catholic Charities endorses Universal Single-Payer healthcare. He said that he wasn’t in a position to do that.
Obviously, this is an important moment in history and it seems like it’s time to get off the fence and make clear where we stand on policies which will change the look of our democracy forever. The CCWL has an official position on Universal Healthcare. We strongly believe that it is right and good to help our neighbors in need. We advocate that every individual should do what he or she can to support and strengthen our communities, invest in organizations that can offer a leg up to people in need, and prayerfully but actively seek solutions to illness, poverty and despair. We believe, however, that a nation’s ability to require charity by law is not a sign of its good intentions, but rather its flirtation with authoritarianism. Frankly, there are many organizations in existence (including Catholic Charities) that help the neediest among us. We are deeply concerned with Congress’s move into areas which constitutionally belong to the private sector, and we are surprised that an organization such as Catholic Charities would be urging Congress to at best encroach upon and at worst subdue freedom and liberty in this manner. Ironically, the very programs that Catholic Charities urges from Congress may compromise its own ability to minister to those locked in the cycle of poverty. If Universal Healthcare is made into law, the Congress will most likely act to secularize organizations such as Catholic Charities, and force them to compromise their positions on life and family issues.
The CCWL utterly opposes Socialism in every one of its manifestations. That includes Universal Healthcare. We are sympathetic to Catholic Charities desire to end the disparities in healthcare for those less fortunate. We believe that they are choosing a most devastating means of achieving their goals and the Conservative Catholic Women's League urges Catholic Charities to consider what their position ought to be.
We hope that you will take the time to follow the link to Catholic Charities USA and ask them to clarify their position on Universal Healthcare. Many of us belong to “Tithing Parishes,” and therefore have portions of our weekly or monthly contributions to the Church distributed to Catholic Charities. We, therefore, have a vested interest in knowing how they stand on this issue.
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August 10, 2009
August 4, 2009
Communications Director responds
"Yes he will abide by the plan passed by Congress if he votes for it. Thanks."
Good to know. But the question wasn't "Will Rep. Foster abide if he votes for it." The question is:
Will he place himself and his family on the same plan he and the Democrats seek to force upon my family.
Ladies and gentlemen... Here's an interesting question. Does anyone know if the Congressional Aids are covered by the same plan as the members of Congress? Do you think that Communications Directors will have a better plan than I or my children will?
Here's another question. Do you remember the Contract With America? I do. Here's what it sought to do:
require all laws that apply to the rest of the country also apply to Congress;
select a major, independent auditing firm to conduct a comprehensive audit of Congress for waste, fraud or abuse;
cut the number of House committees, and cut committee staff by one-third;
limit the terms of all committee chairs;
ban the casting of proxy votes in committee;
require committee meetings to be open to the public;
require a three-fifths majority vote to pass a tax increase;
and implement a zero base-line budgeting process for the annual Federal Budget.
Do you think that it is time to revisit this contract? Let's make sure when Republicans regain control of the House and the Senate that we push for this legislation.
Good to know. But the question wasn't "Will Rep. Foster abide if he votes for it." The question is:
Will he place himself and his family on the same plan he and the Democrats seek to force upon my family.
Ladies and gentlemen... Here's an interesting question. Does anyone know if the Congressional Aids are covered by the same plan as the members of Congress? Do you think that Communications Directors will have a better plan than I or my children will?
Here's another question. Do you remember the Contract With America? I do. Here's what it sought to do:
require all laws that apply to the rest of the country also apply to Congress;
select a major, independent auditing firm to conduct a comprehensive audit of Congress for waste, fraud or abuse;
cut the number of House committees, and cut committee staff by one-third;
limit the terms of all committee chairs;
ban the casting of proxy votes in committee;
require committee meetings to be open to the public;
require a three-fifths majority vote to pass a tax increase;
and implement a zero base-line budgeting process for the annual Federal Budget.
Do you think that it is time to revisit this contract? Let's make sure when Republicans regain control of the House and the Senate that we push for this legislation.
Response to Bill Foster's Representative
I am actually well aware of Rep. Foster's voting record on Cap and Trade, the budget and the stimulus packages, but thank you for reiterating that information. Your office is clearly very proud of the Congressman's independent thinking. Such a brave stand for freedom, and now my children won't have to live with the results of nonsensical legislation...oh, that's right. They all passed WITH OR WITHOUT Rep. Foster's vote. Ironically, I'm also familiar with the Round Robin game that the Democrats are playing. Your cynicism is sublime and duly noted.
I believe that the SPECIFIC question that you chose to leave on the table was whether Rep. Foster will waive his right to the Congressional healthcare plan. Will he place himself and his family on the same plan he and the Democrats seek to force upon my family. And again, I would hope that I can get that SPECIFIC answer in writing.
Let's be clear. I don't give a flying fig how "the song goes." The bill is very much on it's way to becoming law, and we have Rep. Foster, Speaker Pelosi, and the Democrats to thank for that. I do not find your subterfuge amusing. I take VERY seriously Rep. Foster's lust for power at the expense of my children and my personal freedoms. My patience for his superiority grows thin, and my indignation for your derision grows exponentially.
Again, I look forward to hearing from you on this SPECIFIC subject.
I believe that the SPECIFIC question that you chose to leave on the table was whether Rep. Foster will waive his right to the Congressional healthcare plan. Will he place himself and his family on the same plan he and the Democrats seek to force upon my family. And again, I would hope that I can get that SPECIFIC answer in writing.
Let's be clear. I don't give a flying fig how "the song goes." The bill is very much on it's way to becoming law, and we have Rep. Foster, Speaker Pelosi, and the Democrats to thank for that. I do not find your subterfuge amusing. I take VERY seriously Rep. Foster's lust for power at the expense of my children and my personal freedoms. My patience for his superiority grows thin, and my indignation for your derision grows exponentially.
Again, I look forward to hearing from you on this SPECIFIC subject.
Response from Rep. Foster's Office
Thank you for following-up with me. I am happy, as you ask, to provide a specific answer to your specific question.
The answer is that the bill that you are referring to passed through one committee. As an active participant in democracy, you know that for any bill to become law, it must pass the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and then be signed by the President. Because this is just a bill (as the old song goes), no one has been “sentenced” to anything.
Right now, it is impossible to predict what, if anything, will emerge from the health care debate. As you may be aware, thousands of bills pass out of committee each year, but only a few hundred are ever voted on.
Furthermore, within the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, there are many different bills being considered regarding reforming health care. Like I mentioned earlier, it is impossible to predict what, if any, legislation will emerge.
Finally, I wanted to address an earlier comment. As you know, Rep. Foster works for the families of the 14th District, not for the Democratic Congress. He voted, much to the anger and chagrin of Democrats in Washington, against the Democratic budget, against raising taxes and against Cap and Trade.
We believe that he can be more effective as a Representative solving the problems individuals have with the federal government through one on one meetings. If you would like to set up an appointment, please visit our Web site at Foster.house.gov, click on “contact,” and then “schedule an appointment.”
Thanks again,
The answer is that the bill that you are referring to passed through one committee. As an active participant in democracy, you know that for any bill to become law, it must pass the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate and then be signed by the President. Because this is just a bill (as the old song goes), no one has been “sentenced” to anything.
Right now, it is impossible to predict what, if anything, will emerge from the health care debate. As you may be aware, thousands of bills pass out of committee each year, but only a few hundred are ever voted on.
Furthermore, within the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, there are many different bills being considered regarding reforming health care. Like I mentioned earlier, it is impossible to predict what, if any, legislation will emerge.
Finally, I wanted to address an earlier comment. As you know, Rep. Foster works for the families of the 14th District, not for the Democratic Congress. He voted, much to the anger and chagrin of Democrats in Washington, against the Democratic budget, against raising taxes and against Cap and Trade.
We believe that he can be more effective as a Representative solving the problems individuals have with the federal government through one on one meetings. If you would like to set up an appointment, please visit our Web site at Foster.house.gov, click on “contact,” and then “schedule an appointment.”
Thanks again,
Letter to Bill Foster's Communications Director
This is the body of a letter that I am sending to Rep. Foster's Communications Director. I encourage everyone to contact her and ask the same question. The number is ph: 202-225-2976 fax: 202-225-0697:
Thank you for the information. The blog has been corrected. Please forgive the error. I guess that's what happens when we don't read before we act.
I've now checked Rep. Foster's website, but I see nothing about Townhall style meetings. The Congress has been very active in this last session. I am certain that the citizens of this district would like a public airing of these recent events. In addition, we would like to know if Rep. Foster plans to waive his healthcare option and live with the same healthcare plan that Democratic Congress has just sentenced my family to. I am requesting a written response to this matter... not a debate on the merits of Socialism, not an outline of how much money will be saved, how the rich need to be punished, or how much smarter Rep. Foster is than I am. I want a specific answer to a specific question.
Thank you very much for you assistance in this matter, I look forward to hearing from your office.
Thank you for the information. The blog has been corrected. Please forgive the error. I guess that's what happens when we don't read before we act.
I've now checked Rep. Foster's website, but I see nothing about Townhall style meetings. The Congress has been very active in this last session. I am certain that the citizens of this district would like a public airing of these recent events. In addition, we would like to know if Rep. Foster plans to waive his healthcare option and live with the same healthcare plan that Democratic Congress has just sentenced my family to. I am requesting a written response to this matter... not a debate on the merits of Socialism, not an outline of how much money will be saved, how the rich need to be punished, or how much smarter Rep. Foster is than I am. I want a specific answer to a specific question.
Thank you very much for you assistance in this matter, I look forward to hearing from your office.
Check this out
Many of the original groups behind TaxDayTeaParty.com are joining together for the Nationwide Recess Rally. This is a collaborative effort to make it known that we will not stand for socialized, government controlled healthcare.
http://recessrally.com/
http://recessrally.com/
Correction - Bill Foster's Itinerary
Bill Foster will NOT be in attendance for these events. Bill Foster's STAFF will be there. Please forgive the error.
August 3, 2009
Bill Foster's Itinerary - Town Hall Meetings
Updated
BILL FOSTER WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THESE EVENTS
Tu. Aug. 4 Amboy 12:00pm-12:45pm Pankhurst Memorial Library, 3 S. Jefferson Ave.
Tu. Aug. 4 Paw Paw 1:30pm-2:15pm Paw Paw Public Library, 362 Chicago Rd.
Tu. Aug. 4 Ashton 3:00pm-3:45pm Mills and Petrie Memorial Library, 704 N. 1st Street
Tu. Aug. 4 Franklin Grove 4:00pm-4:45pm Franklin Grove Public Library, 112 S. Elm Street
Tu. Aug. 4 Aurora 4:00pm-6:00pm Library, West Branch, 233 S. Constitution Dr.
Wed. Aug. 5 Waterman 4:00pm-6:00pm Clinton Township Public Library, 110 South Elm Street
Th. Aug. 6 Orion 2:30pm-3:30pm Western District Library, 1111 4th Street
Th. Aug. 6 Cambridge 4:00pm-5:00pm Cambridge Public Library, 212 W. Center Street
Tu. Aug. 11 Dekalb 4:00pm-6:00pm Library, 309 Oak Street
Wed. Aug. 13 Geneva 4:00pm-6:00pm Library, 127 James Street
Fri. Aug. 18 Tampico 2:30pm-3:30pm Tampico Public Library
Fri. Aug. 18 Prophetstown 4:00pm-5:00pm Henry C. Adams Memorial Library, 209 W. Third Street
Fri. Aug. 18 Elgin 4:00pm-6:00pm Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove Ave.
Th. Aug. 20 Sycamore 4:00pm-6:00pm Library,103 East State Street
Tu. Aug. 25 Oswego 11:00am-1:00pm Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill
Tu. Aug. 25 Annawan 3:00pm-3:45pm Annawan-Alba Library, 320 W. Front Street
Tu. Aug. 25 Atkinson 4:00pm-4:45pm Atkinson Public Library, 119 W Main Street
Wed. Aug. 27 Warrenville 4:00pm-6:00pm Library, 28W751 Stafford Place
BILL FOSTER WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE FOR THESE EVENTS
Tu. Aug. 4 Amboy 12:00pm-12:45pm Pankhurst Memorial Library, 3 S. Jefferson Ave.
Tu. Aug. 4 Paw Paw 1:30pm-2:15pm Paw Paw Public Library, 362 Chicago Rd.
Tu. Aug. 4 Ashton 3:00pm-3:45pm Mills and Petrie Memorial Library, 704 N. 1st Street
Tu. Aug. 4 Franklin Grove 4:00pm-4:45pm Franklin Grove Public Library, 112 S. Elm Street
Tu. Aug. 4 Aurora 4:00pm-6:00pm Library, West Branch, 233 S. Constitution Dr.
Wed. Aug. 5 Waterman 4:00pm-6:00pm Clinton Township Public Library, 110 South Elm Street
Th. Aug. 6 Orion 2:30pm-3:30pm Western District Library, 1111 4th Street
Th. Aug. 6 Cambridge 4:00pm-5:00pm Cambridge Public Library, 212 W. Center Street
Tu. Aug. 11 Dekalb 4:00pm-6:00pm Library, 309 Oak Street
Wed. Aug. 13 Geneva 4:00pm-6:00pm Library, 127 James Street
Fri. Aug. 18 Tampico 2:30pm-3:30pm Tampico Public Library
Fri. Aug. 18 Prophetstown 4:00pm-5:00pm Henry C. Adams Memorial Library, 209 W. Third Street
Fri. Aug. 18 Elgin 4:00pm-6:00pm Gail Borden Library, 270 N. Grove Ave.
Th. Aug. 20 Sycamore 4:00pm-6:00pm Library,103 East State Street
Tu. Aug. 25 Oswego 11:00am-1:00pm Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill
Tu. Aug. 25 Annawan 3:00pm-3:45pm Annawan-Alba Library, 320 W. Front Street
Tu. Aug. 25 Atkinson 4:00pm-4:45pm Atkinson Public Library, 119 W Main Street
Wed. Aug. 27 Warrenville 4:00pm-6:00pm Library, 28W751 Stafford Place
July 29, 2009
Global warming is the new religion of First World urban elites
Marvelous piece on the new religion of environmentalism
Global warming is the new religion of First World urban elites
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July 28, 2009
My Weekly Date with a Liberal - ‘Emotional Redistribution’
Here is an interesting and quirky article that I enjoyed. Thought you might too.
My Weekly Date with a Liberal - ‘Emotional Redistribution’
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July 15, 2009
July 12, 2009
Why I don't read Newsweek...
Check out this Newsweek article by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend.
Without a Doubt
Why Barack Obama represents American Catholics better than the pope does.
Why I don't read Newsweek...
Why the Kennedys don't represent faithful Catholics...
Why Catholicism isn't a democracy...
Why it's more important than even that we as Catholics stand up for our beliefs...
June 26, 2009
I love this!
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) is filibustering Cap and Trade...filibustering only happens in the Senate. He found a way around that and is holding the vote off. What a great move! Check out the link:
http://congress.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/06/26/house-filibuster/
http://congress.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/06/26/house-filibuster/
Government Healthcare
This question is fair. I think that you should use the links on this page to ask your Senators and your Representative the following:
"Do you believe that members of Congress should use the health care plan that they will require my family to use if health care reform is passed?"
Remember to let them know that your question is NOT rhetorical and that you are requesting their written response.
"Do you believe that members of Congress should use the health care plan that they will require my family to use if health care reform is passed?"
Remember to let them know that your question is NOT rhetorical and that you are requesting their written response.
June 7, 2009
A message from Martin Miller
*Let’s Stop the Insanity*
Imagine the citizens of this country rising up and taking back America from the tax cheats, lobbyists, and leftist radicals who are running the country into the ground. Now imagine regular people like you and I uniting in defense of our Constitution and renewing our proud All-American culture of independence, liberty, and personal responsibility. Let’s step-up to defy the spirit-crushing, innovation-killing socialist tyranny that is attempting to tear down our free markets, civil liberties, religious freedom and increase taxes in our country.
Most Americans like you and I, reject what this unaccountable handful of Washington Political extremists are doing to our country. We need to stand up by opposing the tripling the national debt. In three short months we have seen the national debt increase trillions of dollars in order to reward failure and punish the successful.
We want financial security. We want government to, like we do, live within its means. We want less government and lower taxes. We expect the bankrupting of future generations to end. Propping up dying companies, pay off political allies and making people less independent has to stop. It’s un-American and unacceptable.
We've seen how inept government is at "fixing" problems. We want free market solutions that produce real results in an efficient manner. We want patient-centered health care and the right to make our own lifestyle choices.
There is still time to save this country by making your voice heard. Why not participate in a good old-fashioned style 4th of July Celebration?
Join in with others at the Carpentersville 4th of July Tailgate Tea Party
Located by the Water Tower on Rt. 25 in Carpentersville
11 AM to 5 PM For those who would like to participate there will be a benediction for this function at about 11:30A.M. to kick the T.E.A. Party off…
Bring a sign
Bring a dish to pass and
Share in some good old fashioned patriotism at this family oriented event
No Alcohol or drug
“A people who are afraid of their government there is tyranny”.
“A government who is afraid of their people there is Freedom”.
Thomas Jefferson
Imagine the citizens of this country rising up and taking back America from the tax cheats, lobbyists, and leftist radicals who are running the country into the ground. Now imagine regular people like you and I uniting in defense of our Constitution and renewing our proud All-American culture of independence, liberty, and personal responsibility. Let’s step-up to defy the spirit-crushing, innovation-killing socialist tyranny that is attempting to tear down our free markets, civil liberties, religious freedom and increase taxes in our country.
Most Americans like you and I, reject what this unaccountable handful of Washington Political extremists are doing to our country. We need to stand up by opposing the tripling the national debt. In three short months we have seen the national debt increase trillions of dollars in order to reward failure and punish the successful.
We want financial security. We want government to, like we do, live within its means. We want less government and lower taxes. We expect the bankrupting of future generations to end. Propping up dying companies, pay off political allies and making people less independent has to stop. It’s un-American and unacceptable.
We've seen how inept government is at "fixing" problems. We want free market solutions that produce real results in an efficient manner. We want patient-centered health care and the right to make our own lifestyle choices.
There is still time to save this country by making your voice heard. Why not participate in a good old-fashioned style 4th of July Celebration?
Join in with others at the Carpentersville 4th of July Tailgate Tea Party
Located by the Water Tower on Rt. 25 in Carpentersville
11 AM to 5 PM For those who would like to participate there will be a benediction for this function at about 11:30A.M. to kick the T.E.A. Party off…
Bring a sign
Bring a dish to pass and
Share in some good old fashioned patriotism at this family oriented event
No Alcohol or drug
“A people who are afraid of their government there is tyranny”.
“A government who is afraid of their people there is Freedom”.
Thomas Jefferson
May 30, 2009
May 26, 2009
Reminder
This is just a reminder that we will be meeting to celebrate our Tea Party successes and discuss our first Coalition Event, "Liberty Trail." Our meeting will be on May 28th at 7:00. Contact us for additional details.
May 6, 2009
Geneva Sun columnist on Apr 15 Tea Party
Columnist Jeff Ward of the Geneva Sun offers his view of the April 15 Tea Party. Feel free to sign in and let him know what you think.
Read here...
Read here...
April 30, 2009
FYI - NARAL Event in Chicago
Next week NARAL -- the National Abortion Rights Action League -- is holding a swanky abortion celebration and fundraiser in downtown Chicago. They're calling it the "Power of Choice Luncheon." This luncheon is a big deal, with speeches by NARAL President Nancy Keenan and pro-abortion Catholic author Kerry Kennedy, the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy. This will be a special day of prayer and protest on the day of this pro-abort luncheon, Thursday, May 7. If you can't make it to downtown Chicago, set aside some time to PRAY that day for Keenan, Kennedy and the other NARAL luncheon attendees. Pray that these staunch abortion advocates will wake up to the horror that they are supporting, and embrace the sanctity of life. And if you CAN make it to downtown Chicago on the 7th, join theLeague protest and prayer vigil outside the Swissotel:
EVENT: Protest NARAL "Power of Choice" Fundraiser
WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 10:30 to Noon
WHERE: SE Corner of Columbus Drive and Wacker Drive, Chicago
MAP: http://tinyurl.com/swissotel
EVENT: Protest NARAL "Power of Choice" Fundraiser
WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 10:30 to Noon
WHERE: SE Corner of Columbus Drive and Wacker Drive, Chicago
MAP: http://tinyurl.com/swissotel
April 29, 2009
May 15th Rally
This is just a reminder that our second Kane County Tea Party will be on May 15th at Rep. Bill Foster's Batavia office: 27 North River Street, Batavia, IL 60510. It will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 at which time we will give him our Tea Bag Petitions. Mark your calenders and bring your signs!
April 27, 2009
More Tea Party Photos
See more Tea Party photos on Smart Girl Politics:
(Thanks, Debbie!)
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Find more photos like this on Smart Girl Politics
April 24, 2009
Illinois HB 2234
Illinois HB 2234 on Civil Unions is active. Please contact your state representative to ask them to oppose this bill.
Here is the link to HB 2234:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2234&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=44055&SessionID=76&GA=96
ALSO, at the national level, please contact your US senators to ask them to vote NO on the Sebelius nomination. It is expected to be up for vote next week. Here are two articles that highlight why we do not want the nomination confirmed.
1). http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2009/04/both_sides_ramp.html
2). http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20090421/pl_cq_politics/politics3099159_2
This site allows you to email your senators. Click on "Ask you senators to Vote against Sebelius..."
http://action.aul.org/site/PageNavigator/Index
Here is the link to HB 2234:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2234&GAID=10&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=44055&SessionID=76&GA=96
ALSO, at the national level, please contact your US senators to ask them to vote NO on the Sebelius nomination. It is expected to be up for vote next week. Here are two articles that highlight why we do not want the nomination confirmed.
1). http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2009/04/both_sides_ramp.html
2). http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20090421/pl_cq_politics/politics3099159_2
This site allows you to email your senators. Click on "Ask you senators to Vote against Sebelius..."
http://action.aul.org/site/PageNavigator/Index
April 20, 2009
April 17, 2009
Adam Andrzejewski at Geneva Tea Party
Here's a video of Adam Andrzejewski, Republican candidate for governor, speaking at the Kane Co. Tax Day Tea Party. To learn more about Adam, visit adamforillinois.com.
To see the video, click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPBIT-1O3Ko
To see the video, click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPBIT-1O3Ko
April 16, 2009
Mill Creek Times photos, comments on Tea Party
Mill Creek Times is a website covering news and nature in Mill Creek but also has a lot of information and commentary on local politics, school districts, etc. It's always interesting. Someone posted photos from the tea party on the site and there have also been some comments on the event.
See it here: http://millcreektimes.com/?p=365
Clarification
From the Cranky Housewife
There have been differing accounts of how many people attended the Geneva Rally on April 15th. For the record, we have just shy of 250 signatures on our petitions. Since we know that we didn't get every one's signature, we can safely estimate that there were between 275 and 300 people at the rally...a solid three hundred when you include children in that count.
Thank you for every one's support in making this event a success. It has been a wonderful experience. I can't wait to get started on our May 15th Tea Party in Batavia.
On a completely different note, you may have been asked how a Catholic organization can reconcile itself to Conservatism...strange question in my opinion. Let me leave you with this thought:
Barack Obama recently visited Georgetown University. The place where he wished to speak contained a gold "IHS" monogram, which symbolizes Jesus' name. The White House asked to have the symbol covered during President Obama's speech. The one thing that I know for near certainty is that a conservative administration would NEVER have made that request. The only thing that I would add is that perhaps we should pray for Georgetown University as they actually complied.
Check out the story for yourself:
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Jesus-Missing-From-Obamas-Georgetown-Speech.html
There have been differing accounts of how many people attended the Geneva Rally on April 15th. For the record, we have just shy of 250 signatures on our petitions. Since we know that we didn't get every one's signature, we can safely estimate that there were between 275 and 300 people at the rally...a solid three hundred when you include children in that count.
Thank you for every one's support in making this event a success. It has been a wonderful experience. I can't wait to get started on our May 15th Tea Party in Batavia.
On a completely different note, you may have been asked how a Catholic organization can reconcile itself to Conservatism...strange question in my opinion. Let me leave you with this thought:
Barack Obama recently visited Georgetown University. The place where he wished to speak contained a gold "IHS" monogram, which symbolizes Jesus' name. The White House asked to have the symbol covered during President Obama's speech. The one thing that I know for near certainty is that a conservative administration would NEVER have made that request. The only thing that I would add is that perhaps we should pray for Georgetown University as they actually complied.
Check out the story for yourself:
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Jesus-Missing-From-Obamas-Georgetown-Speech.html
Geneva Republican Tea Party Article
‘Tea Party’ draws large crowd in Kane County
By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com
Suburban Life Publications
Wed Apr 15, 2009, 10:09 PM CDT
Geneva, IL -
An angry crowd — including one man wielding an actual pitchfork — gathered outside the Kane County Government Center in Geneva on Tax Day to protest what those assembled see as runaway government spending.
The “Taxpayer Tea Party,” which drew about 200 people, was hosted by the Conservative Catholic Women’s League of Kane County. It was held in conjunction the events across the country that were designed to “stand up against bailouts, wasteful spending, increased taxes and giveaways that reward bad behavior,” organizers said.
Daily Herald Tea Party Pictures
Photos by Laura Stoecker, Daily Herald
State Senator Chris Lauzen speaks at the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva on Wednesday.
Evan Gulstine of St. Charles joined in the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party event on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva on Wednesday.
Keeley Sherman, 11, of St. Charles totes a sign about her college fund going broke while protesting along Route 31 in Geneva at the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva.
From left to right, Sheila Kintop of North Aurora, her daughter Kelly Kintop of Bolingbrook and Kim Smoot of Aurora shout out "Show me the money!"at the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party event.
State Senator Chris Lauzen speaks at the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva on Wednesday.
Evan Gulstine of St. Charles joined in the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party event on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva on Wednesday.
Keeley Sherman, 11, of St. Charles totes a sign about her college fund going broke while protesting along Route 31 in Geneva at the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party on the grounds of the Kane County Government Center in Geneva.
From left to right, Sheila Kintop of North Aurora, her daughter Kelly Kintop of Bolingbrook and Kim Smoot of Aurora shout out "Show me the money!"at the Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party event.Daily Herald Tea Party Article
Protesters across the suburbs
say 'No' to taxes
say 'No' to taxes
At the start of his populist, political career, Pat Quinn motivated angry taxpayers in 1978 to send tea bags to lawmakers and the governor to protest government pay hikes.
On Wednesday, the Democratic governor faced the wrath of the tea bag protest himself as hundreds turned out across the state in connection with a nationwide rally largely focused against President Barack Obama, but that also took aim at Quinn's proposed income tax hike.
Some gatherings in the nationwide tea-party protests were small, such as one in Elk Grove Village that attracted about a dozen, while others drew considerably larger crowds, such as in Naperville where more than 100 people rallied.
The protests were scattered across the suburbs, including Batavia and Algonquin, as well as downtown Chicago, where several hundred people rallied, and Springfield, where more than 400 attended.
Beacon News Tea Party Article
Tea'd off about taxes
April 16, 2009
By DAN CAMPANA AND ROWENA VERGARA Staff Writers
For hundreds of people in the Fox Valley, the income tax filing season could not have ended more appropriately.
Many filed their 2008 taxes by the Wednesday deadline, and then hit the streets of Oswego and Geneva to voice their disgust in government at all levels.
Read more:
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/1529573,2_1_AU16_TEAPARTY_S1.article
April 16, 2009
By DAN CAMPANA AND ROWENA VERGARA Staff Writers
For hundreds of people in the Fox Valley, the income tax filing season could not have ended more appropriately.
Many filed their 2008 taxes by the Wednesday deadline, and then hit the streets of Oswego and Geneva to voice their disgust in government at all levels.
Read more:
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/1529573,2_1_AU16_TEAPARTY_S1.article
April 15, 2009
Kane Co Chronicle Tea Party Article
'Tea party' displays objections to gov't spending
By KATE THAYER - kthayer@kcchronicle.comGENEVA – Lois and Tony Sell of St. Charles are cutting back on spending at home, but wonder why the government doesn't seem to be doing the same.
Their concerns were shared by others who attended the "Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party," on Wednesday in front of the Government Center in Geneva. The rally – one of many events planned by Republican groups across the nation – drew about 100 people.
Read more:
April 11, 2009
Kane County Taxpayer Tea Party
Kane County Taxpayer
Tea Party
April 15, 2009
4 to 6 p.m.
Kane County Government Plaza, 719 S. Batavia Avenue, Geneva, Illinois. (Intersection of Route 31 and Third Street, near the Metra station in Geneva)
Stand up against bailouts, wasteful spending, increased taxes, and giveaways that reward bad behavior! Urge your representatives to promote legislation that encourages economic responsibility at the personal, local, state and federal levels.
Special Guests: State Senator Chris Lauzen (in the 4 o'clock hour) and State Representative Tim Schmitz (in the 5 o'clock hour)
April 2, 2009
Update on Speakers
As we mentioned in a previous post, we will have Sen. Chris Lauzen speaking in the first hour of our Tea Party. He will be followed by Bob McQuillan - co-founder FACTS Group (For Accountable Controlled Tax Spending).
Our second hour will feature Rep. Tim Schmitz. We will post additional speakers as they are confirmed.
Our second hour will feature Rep. Tim Schmitz. We will post additional speakers as they are confirmed.
March 24, 2009
Tea Party - Geneva style
Our Taxpayer's Tea Party is set for April 15, 2009 from 4 to 6 pm at the Kane County Government Plaza. The building is located at 719 S. Batavia Ave. in Geneva. We are circulating petitions for people to sign. They urge our Senators and Representatives to promote legislation which encourages economic responsibility at the personal, local, state and federal levels.
We have confirmed that State Senator Chris Lauzen will speak at the Geneva Rally at approximately 4:10. Get there early so you can hear all he has to say.
Keep checking back on the blog. We are finalizing plans for our Batavia Tea Party, which will take place on May 15, 2009 from 1 to 2 pm. The location for the Batavia Rally is 27 North River Street at the offices of Rep. Bill Foster.
It essential to let your Representatives know when you disagree with their actions. It is equally important to let them know when they are doing what is right. Check out the links to Senator Lauzen's and Representative Schmitz's websites. Take a moment to let them know how you feel!
We have confirmed that State Senator Chris Lauzen will speak at the Geneva Rally at approximately 4:10. Get there early so you can hear all he has to say.
Keep checking back on the blog. We are finalizing plans for our Batavia Tea Party, which will take place on May 15, 2009 from 1 to 2 pm. The location for the Batavia Rally is 27 North River Street at the offices of Rep. Bill Foster.
It essential to let your Representatives know when you disagree with their actions. It is equally important to let them know when they are doing what is right. Check out the links to Senator Lauzen's and Representative Schmitz's websites. Take a moment to let them know how you feel!
March 22, 2009
CCWL organizational meeting
Our next meeting will take place on March 26, 2009 at 9:00. We will be firming up the details for our first rally, which will be on April 15, 2009.
The Geneva Taxpayer's Tea Party will be held at the Kane County Government Plaza which is located on Batavia Ave. in Geneva. The hours will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
The Geneva Taxpayer's Tea Party will be held at the Kane County Government Plaza which is located on Batavia Ave. in Geneva. The hours will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
March 20, 2009
Obama Feels the Heat on Abortion and Stem Cell Research
The nomination of Governor Kathleen Sebelius for Secretary of Health and Human Services has certainly gotten American Catholics attention. Sebelius is a Catholic that supports the culture of death surrounding abortion and stem cell research. From a Fox News report by Shannon Bream:
"Catholic leaders warn that congregants cannot effectively walk a tight rope between the beliefs of the church and also support presidential policies that contradict them.
'It would be like claiming to be a vegetarian and ordering a ham sandwich,' the Rev. Gerald Murray of the Church of St. Vincent de Paul in New York City said. 'They're incompatible, you can't do it.'"
Check out the full story here:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/03/19/catholics-disappointed-obama/
"Catholic leaders warn that congregants cannot effectively walk a tight rope between the beliefs of the church and also support presidential policies that contradict them.
'It would be like claiming to be a vegetarian and ordering a ham sandwich,' the Rev. Gerald Murray of the Church of St. Vincent de Paul in New York City said. 'They're incompatible, you can't do it.'"
Check out the full story here:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/03/19/catholics-disappointed-obama/
March 18, 2009
Unemployment On The Rise
The Governor of Illinois is looking to raise your taxes. It is important to realize that high taxes as well as family planning, and stem cell research are policies that directly effect the Catholic Community. Higher taxes cause unemployment. They eat away at the household budget. High taxes force families out of the Catholic school system and into public education where parents have far less say in what their children will be taught...where God has been expelled. They deeply effect couples who have chosen to follow Catholic teaching by abstaining from contraception. These taxes leave families with NO choice.
Unemployment is on the rise in Kane County. Randall Road is filled with empty stores and struggling strip malls. Those businesses are gone and there is nothing to replace them. In the name of economic justice we are closing down our own economy.
If you are against unchecked government spending, please let your state representatives know.
http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/03/13/83869799/index.xml
Unemployment is on the rise in Kane County. Randall Road is filled with empty stores and struggling strip malls. Those businesses are gone and there is nothing to replace them. In the name of economic justice we are closing down our own economy.
If you are against unchecked government spending, please let your state representatives know.
http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/03/13/83869799/index.xml
March 17, 2009
Acorn Will Have A Role In Census
This is a very important issue as we all know. Voting districts will be determined by the results of the census. You can voice your opposition to Acorn's participation by following links to Dick Durbin, Roland Burris and Bill Foster. Acorn's partisan history coupled by it's activism make it a poor choice for what is supposed to be a neutral, non-partisan tradition. Check out the link to read more about this:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/17/lawmakers-concerned-role-acorn-census/
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/03/17/lawmakers-concerned-role-acorn-census/
March 16, 2009
Governor Quinn Highlights Need For Economic Justice
There it is folks:
"There will be some that will have a higher tax burden. it will be based on the principle that I think all of us in a democracy believe in: ability to pay,"
To see the whole story, follow this link to WLS:
http://www.wlsam.com/news.asp?c=ILLINOISHEADS&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhosted%2Eap%2Eorg%2Fdynamic%2Fstories%2FI%2FIL%5FQUINN%5FTAXES%5FILOL%2D%3FSITE%3DWLSAM%26SECTION%3DHOME%26TEMPLATE%3DDEFAULT
Feel free to let Springfield know how you feel about this kind of tax policy.
"There will be some that will have a higher tax burden. it will be based on the principle that I think all of us in a democracy believe in: ability to pay,"
To see the whole story, follow this link to WLS:
http://www.wlsam.com/news.asp?c=ILLINOISHEADS&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhosted%2Eap%2Eorg%2Fdynamic%2Fstories%2FI%2FIL%5FQUINN%5FTAXES%5FILOL%2D%3FSITE%3DWLSAM%26SECTION%3DHOME%26TEMPLATE%3DDEFAULT
Feel free to let Springfield know how you feel about this kind of tax policy.
March 14, 2009
Meet the candidates - March 29
The League of Women Voters is holding a non-partisan meet and greet at the Geneva Public Library at 1:00. I am likely going to attend this. Let me know if you'd like to go as well.
http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/03/13/39336261/index.xml
http://www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/03/13/39336261/index.xml
March 13, 2009
Possible Illinois Tax hike?
We need to keep our eyes on this. Be sure to let Governor Quinn know how you feel about a new graduated income tax for Illinois!
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/income.tax.hike.2.958201.html
http://cbs2chicago.com/politics/income.tax.hike.2.958201.html
Meeting Reminder
There will be a CCWL Tea Party organizational meeting on March 19, 2009. Please contact me if you would like additional information. Details for the Tea Party are starting to come together. Make sure to keep spreading the word!
March 9, 2009
"Well, HE started it!!!!"
by the Cranky Housewife
I just want to make a quick note about an Obama quote that I read in the Washington Times…here’s a link to the actual article:
http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/joe-curl/2009/Mar/08/obama-makes-oval-office-call-reporters/
and here’s the specific quote:
"I did think it might be useful to point out that it wasn’t under me that we started buying a bunch of shares of banks. It wasn’t on my watch. And it wasn’t on my watch that we passed a massive new entitlement -– the prescription drug plan -- without a source of funding. And so I think it’s important just to note when you start hearing folks throw these words around that we’ve actually been operating in a way that has been entirely consistent with free-market principles and that some of the same folks who are throwing the word 'socialist' around can’t say the same."
I appreciate that the President feels beholden to the economic travesties that occurred during the previous administration. Isn’t it a shame that he wasn’t compelled to follow President Bush’s example regarding stem cell research? I suppose “follow the leader” only holds when the leader is going in a direction that you like. Check out this link for more information on that.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/03/09/obama-lift-restrictions-stem-cell-research-funding/
I’m not sure which Econ 101 course President Obama took, but the statement that we are “operating in a way that is entirely consistent with free-market principles” is giving me one of those tiny headaches right in the middle of my forehead. Blaming the Republicans, this is a nice try. Does it remind you of 2 children standing before their parents and crying, “Well, he hit me first.” “Well, she stuck out her tongue.” “Oh yeah, he took my toy.”
As far as I’m concerned, they should all be sent to their rooms. They should not come back out until they’ve read FA Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom
I just want to make a quick note about an Obama quote that I read in the Washington Times…here’s a link to the actual article:
http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/joe-curl/2009/Mar/08/obama-makes-oval-office-call-reporters/
and here’s the specific quote:
"I did think it might be useful to point out that it wasn’t under me that we started buying a bunch of shares of banks. It wasn’t on my watch. And it wasn’t on my watch that we passed a massive new entitlement -– the prescription drug plan -- without a source of funding. And so I think it’s important just to note when you start hearing folks throw these words around that we’ve actually been operating in a way that has been entirely consistent with free-market principles and that some of the same folks who are throwing the word 'socialist' around can’t say the same."
I appreciate that the President feels beholden to the economic travesties that occurred during the previous administration. Isn’t it a shame that he wasn’t compelled to follow President Bush’s example regarding stem cell research? I suppose “follow the leader” only holds when the leader is going in a direction that you like. Check out this link for more information on that.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/03/09/obama-lift-restrictions-stem-cell-research-funding/
I’m not sure which Econ 101 course President Obama took, but the statement that we are “operating in a way that is entirely consistent with free-market principles” is giving me one of those tiny headaches right in the middle of my forehead. Blaming the Republicans, this is a nice try. Does it remind you of 2 children standing before their parents and crying, “Well, he hit me first.” “Well, she stuck out her tongue.” “Oh yeah, he took my toy.”
As far as I’m concerned, they should all be sent to their rooms. They should not come back out until they’ve read FA Hayek’s The Road to Serfdom
March 5, 2009
Kane County Tea Party
Please save the date for our Tax Payer's Tea Party. The tentative date has been set for April 15, 2009. Details will be forthcoming and will be posted here.
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