Santorum on Obama, Healthcare, and Other Issues

Last night, as I was channel surfing on my new 54" plasma t.v., I was fortunate enough to catch a broadcast on C-Span of Rick Santorum's speech to the American Future Fund as part of their Conservative Lecture Series. It reminded me of why I always liked him.

Santorum gave the speech and did some Q & A on October 1 at the University of Dubuque. Make no mistake about it. He's testing the waters. You don't give a speech in Iowa the year before mid-term elections unless you want to get a feel for which way the political tide is going.

Rick waxed eloquent on various subjects, but focused on Obama's political ideology and how the government will impact any healthcare bill that gets passed. One thing I admire the most about his speeches is that he doesn't talk to people on a level that requires a dictionary. He's straightforward, passionate, and believes in what he says.

A staunch conservative on social issues such as abortion and homosexuality, Santorum does have libertarian leanings on issues such as the economy and limited government. Despite what some people on the left may think, Rick is NOT a theocrat who wishes to establish a government based entirely on the teachings of religion. He believes in appointing justices to the bench who will adhere to the Constitution and not pass their own legislation from their office.

I suggest that everyone grab a cup of coffee and set aside about an hour and a half to watch his speech. As you do, keep in mind that this is the guy people in Pennsylvania tossed out in favor of Bob Casey, who just recently voted against defunding ACORN. To view the video, a download of a Microsoft program is required. I looked on youtube for this video, but didn't find it. You can always uninstall the program from your control panel afterwards if you choose.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Let me know what yinz think!

http://americanfuturefund.com/

EEOC Czar Nominee: Gay Sex Morally Good

Here comes the next radical "czar." Right now, Chai Feldblum is just the nominee to head up the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Should she get the job, she will help shape the criteria for hiring and firing practices across the country.

From World Net Daily:

"Gay sex is morally good," she said. "Now you may think that might be a little crazy to go out there and say gay sex is good. But think a second. Society definitely believes that heterosexual sex is good. Right. Heterosexual sex within a certain framework – marriage – I mean, you can't get more dewy-eyed and romantic in this society about how wonderful that is."

Continued Feldblum: "If you're not being cynical for the moment, I think that does reflect a correct understanding that sex is often a basic building block for intimacy and that intimacy and connections within couples and within families are integral building blocks for a healthy society."

Ms. Feldblum has quite an impressive liberal resume. An outspoken gay activist, she is currently a Georgetown law professor and clerked for Supreme Court Justice Harry A. Blackmun, the author of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. Chai has also served as legislative counsel to the AIDS Project for the ACLU. Wow! No wonder Obama wants her constructing policy in reference to hiring and firing! But there won't be any special mandates for businesses to hire gays, will there? I mean, the militant gay movement wouldn't push for that, would they?

At a UCLA symposium, Feldblum made no bones about her wish to "revolutionize" the American workplace and American social mores. Since when is changing society's mores the job of the EEOC Commissioner? Isn't that up to the American people? I guess with this administration they just make up the rules as they go along.

Workplace Flexibility 2010 is co-directed by Ms. Feldblum. It's touted as a homosexual rights group that shares the same vision as Feldblum., and I'm sure the other directors are in lockstep with her.

"This is a war that needs to be fought, and it's not a war overseas where we are killing people in the name of liberating them. It is a war right here at home where we need to convince people that morality demands full equality for gay people," she said at the symposium.

Did I miss the Constitutional provision that doesn't give gays equal rights under the law? I may have to get out my pocket Constitution and reread it. I could swear that gays share the same Constitutional rights as all American citizens. Unfortunately, I get the sinking feeling that they want SPECIAL rights. Maybe it's my homophobia showing. Since I'm a racist for not agreeing with BHO's policies, I may as well be a homophobe for disagreeing with conferring special rights on a group of people.

I'm going to end this with Chai Feldblum in her own words. PLEASE view it and decide for yourself whether this woman should have the authority to dictate to Christian business owners that they must hire people whose lifestyle they don't agree with.

'Safe Schools Czar' Gushes Over NAMBLA-Supporting Pedophile

Recently, I did a post about Kevin Jennings, the Obama administration's 'Safe Schools Czar.' The former teacher and gay activist has shown his true colors over the years by not revealing the fact that a 15-year-old student of his was having sex with older men and by pushing for schools to implement a curriculum that teaches tolerance and acceptance of gays.

Now, according to World Net Daily, it has come to light that Jennings has had nothing but praise for NAMBLA founder Harry Hay who passed away in 2002.

In a 1997 speech, Jennings is quoted as saying, "One of the people that's always inspired me is Harry Hay, who started the first ongoing gay rights groups in America. In 1948, he tried to get people to join the Mattachine Society. It took him two years to find one other person who would join."

"Well, [in] 1993," Jennings continued, "Harry Hay marched with a million people in Washington, who thought he had a good idea 40 years before."

Hay started the Mattachine Society in 1948 to advocate for homosexual rights and later founded the Radical Faeries to continue his work. Harry Hay was also a long-time supporter of NAMBLA, the North American Man Boy Love Association, a group that endorses sexual relations between adult men and young boys. Hay advocated for the removal of all age-of-consent laws in this country to allow young men to be preyed upon by older men.

In a 1983 speech to NAMBLA, Hay said "I also would like to say at this point that it seems to me that in the gay community the people who should be running interference for NAMBLA are the parents and friends of gays. Because if the parents and friends of gays are truly friends of gays, they would know from their gay kids that the relationship with an older man is precisely what thirteen-, fourteen-, and fifteen-year-old kids need more than anything else in the world. And they would be welcoming this, and welcoming the opportunity for young gay kids to have the kind of experience that they would need."

This is the same man our 'Safe Schools Czar' "admires".

Jennings gave a speech in 1995 outlining his intention to manipulate the English language to get what he wanted when promoting the gay agenda in schools. Instead of approaching the subject directly, the current 'Safe Schools Czar' decided to approach it from a "safety" angle.

"If the radical right can succeed in portraying us as preying on children, we will lose. Their language – 'promoting homosexuality' is one example – is laced with subtle and not-so-subtle innuendo that we are 'after their kids.'

In Massachusetts the effective reframing of this issue was the key to the success of the Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth. We immediately seized upon the opponent's calling card – safety – and explained how homophobia represents a threat to students' safety by creating a climate where violence, name-calling, health problems, and suicide are common. Titling our report 'Making Schools Safe for Gay and Lesbian Youth,' we automatically threw our opponents onto the defensive and stole their best line of attack. This framing short-circuited their arguments and left them back-pedaling from day one."

What happens behind closed doors between two consenting adults is none of my business, but where do the gay activists feel it is their place to teach our kids about homosexuality? Last time I looked, it was still the job of the parents to do so if they choose.

Mr. Jennings should be getting the Van Jones treatment for radical lunacy. Instead, I have yet to hear one peep from even Fox News. Now if this had been a pastor pushing for prayer in public school, the left would never let it go until he was exiled to the far reaches of Antarctica.

Education decisions belong in the hands of parents, not NAMBLA.

UPDATE: October 6, 2009 -- Thanks to my BOF (best online friend) Bunni for the link to this. Jennings actually criticizes schools for promoting heterosexuality. Perish the thought!!!

I Survived!!!

Well, another year under my belt. While I don't make a big deal of my birthday, evidently people who have come into my life did.

The original agenda for the day was to attend the midget football game to watch my daughter cheer and then come home to get ready for a birthday dinner out. I guess planning the day doesn't always work.

My husband decided to not attend the game in order to take Noah's dirt bike in for a few minor tweaks. Okay. He usually works on Saturdays anyhow, so it was nothing unusual. I called my mom to see if she wanted to go being that she had the day off, and she decided to go. It was great to sit and watch Cheyenne get her groove on with my mom and my sons (Cheyenne LOVES to perform for people.). Priceless moment.

Before leaving the field, all of the cheerleaders I coach gathered around to sing "Happy Birthday" to their favorite coach. I got hugs and high fives from all the girls. I truly felt the love.

We were headed home when my cell phone rang. It was the husband calling to tell me that things had once again changed and that I should stop at McDonald's to feed the kids (State law requires that.). Okay. Not an issue. A little disappointed, I did just that.

In the middle of scarfing down fast food, my phone rang again. It was the hubby. By this time, I was getting irritated with the constant calling. Could I stop at the video store and get a movie? Sure. I'm starting to feel like a glorified secretary.

We make it home empty-handed as nothing looked worth watching to me. Screw it. He doesn't need no stinkin' movie. He met me at the car and ordered the kids out.

"There was a guy lurking around the neighbor's house. Can you go check it out?" Grabbed my Lady Smith .38 and left to drive up the road looking for a possible intruder. No one in sight. Back home to tear someone a new ass. I just want to go home!

I get into the house. The silence was deafening as I headed straight for the bedroom to change clothes and get settled in for the night. As I passed the kitchen, the strains of "Happy Birthday" echoed off the walls. My cherubs were all seated around the kitchen table with a cake that was about to be devoured by wax and flames if I didn't stop. We ate cake, and the hubby once again started barking orders.

"Go let the dog in. He's been outside on the lead for a while."

"You've got legs! And that's what we have Noah for!" I replied.

He said, "Noah's going to help me in the garage. We've gotta get moving so we're not up until midnight." Cursing that man under my breath, I went downstairs to let Zeus in.

I get downstairs and reach for the doorknob to open the door and let the fifth child in. That's when I'm stopped by the man I've started to refer to as He Who Walks Behind the Rows.

"Don't let Zeus in," he says. This is when I started letting the expletives fly. I had had enough of his orders and indecision.

Somewhere in the middle of my rant, he grabs me by the shoulders. Before I could react and rip his arms from their sockets, he turns me around. Sitting in the middle of the floor is a 54" flat screen plasma t.v. My anger left quicker than an intern running from Clinton.

"I got it for you to really be able to enjoy the Steeler games. You've put up with so much of my shit lately, and I wanted to express my love and appreciation for you." I start to think that there is a pod somewhere in the house with my real husband inside. I thanked him profusely (no need for details).

The family spent the rest of the evening mounting the Beast on the wall and hooking up the cable. My job was to sit on the couch and determine the best angle. Nice work if you can get it.

After powering up the monstrosity, all of us wound up watching the Penguins win against the Islanders in a shootout. The kids and I dropped into bed afterwards to dream Penguin dreams and have Steeler premonitions.

I guess turning 43 wasn't so bad after all.

Things I've Learned As I Age

I'm probably not going to be posting much this weekend. Not only is my dance card full on many levels, but I'm reaching another crossroad: my 43rd birthday.

As I age, I seem to notice some things about myself that I'd never thought I'd notice. I've grown intellectually (thanks to a lot of great bloggers out there), but it's the physical changes that trouble me the most.

Here are some of the bits of wisdom I've acquired over the past few years:

1. Gravity is not my friend, and the amount my boobs sag is directly proportional to the increase of gravity that seems to occur every year.
2. Doing the "Hoedown Throwdown" (from the Hannah Montana movie) with a bunch of nine and ten-year-old cheerleaders will cause my knees to ache for two days.
3. Digestive changes have taught me that I can no longer go directly from eating lunch to riding rides that spin a lot.
4. My bladder doesn't like the trampoline. Jump, jump, pee...jump, jump, pee...
5. Despite what I thought in my younger years, gray hair is not attractive. (Stock tip: Miss Clairol)
6. Sex is awesome after 40.
7. Rand-McNally has taken charge of my legs.
8. Sleep is an infrequent luxury.
9. My back no longer bends as far as it used to, and my chiropractor is my friend.
   
10. No matter how many lunges I do, I still have buns of mush.

While I've come to realize this and so much more, the most important thing I've noticed is just how many great people are out there in the blogosphere. And I thank each of you deeply for being a part of my life. I'm blessed.

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Marines Snubbed on Birthday

By now, it is a known fact that the Empire State Building was lit up to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the formation of Communist China. God help this country.

Last year, the Marine Corps had asked that the landmark be lit up in scarlet and gold on November 10 to honor the 233rd birthday of the Corps. They were flat-out told no. But yet it'll be lit up for the same kind of ideology the Corps has fought against for so long??? The world has turned upside down.

Also last year, the building changed its colors to honor such occasions as The Cat Fancier's Association's Cat Championship, the release of Mariah Carey's album, and the 58th anniversary of the European Union. Why not for the Marine Corps?

Building officials said an anniversary as obscure as a 233rd doesn't meet their "standard" for lighting events. An album release or a cat convention does? What the hell is wrong with this picture?

For the owners and administrators of the Empire State Building to disrespect this country and the Marine Corps like this is outrageous. Not only is it unpatriotic, but I would add that it borders on giving comfort to potential enemies. I guess they figure if the White House will fly the Chinese flag, then lighting a tower must be the right thing to do.

I recently commented that I'd like to visit New York City once in my life. With all the crap happening there from this incident to wanting to ban smoking outside, I won't be taking a bite of the Big Apple. I'll spend my tourist dollars elsewhere... like Cleveland.

Source: The New York Post

Get Paid to Look at Porn

The Washington Times is reporting that employees viewing porn while working for the National Science Foundation (NSF) are costing the U.S. taxpayers a pretty penny. While it's none of my business whether anyone looks at online porn, it is my business when it's being done with my money. Believe me. While I've never gone online to see it, there have been times (mostly in my younger years) I've been the one to rent the video in anticipation of a fun night.

The NSF is a federal agency that gives out billions of tax dollars every year for scientific research grants. The problem of surfing the Internet for porn increased six-fold last year and has forced the inspector general who oversees wasteful spending within the agency to switch gears. The IG has had to cut back drastically on fraud and wasteful spending investigations in order to address the problem. Recovery of wasted tax dollars has also taken a back burner.

A recent request for more staff has been made by the IG to Congress. The request also asks for more funding to properly address the problem.

The number of cases and investigations wasn't revealed, but The Times obtained some information as to just how pervasive of a problem this is at the federal agency through a Freedom of Information Act filing. Wait until you see how our tax dollars are being spent, folks.

One senior executive spent at least 331 days looking at porn and chatting with nude or partially-nude women. He went completely undetected. That's almost a whole frickin' year! My guess is that the other 34 days in the year were probably spent on vacation with his family away from his work computer. Wait...it gets better.

When this sleazeball was finally caught, he retired. His reason for doing all of this on our dime? He did it for these poor overseas women in order for them to make a living. What a humanitarian! Give that man the Nobel Peace Prize! Unbelievable.

Oh...and the cost to you and I for his online strokefests? Between $13,800 and $58,000 according to investigators.

The NSF is wholly funded by the U.S. taxpayers to the tune of approximately $6 billion as of 2008. The foundation gives grants to various groups and universities for scientific research. Some of the projects that have been funded through the NSF include genome mapping of the potato and space exploration with powerful new telescopes. The agency has about 1,200 career employees.

The foundation's inspector general provided documents to The Times that show that 10 investigations were closed last year, up from three in 2006. Seven cases were reported in 2007. Of the 10 last year, seven involved online porn. And that doesn't count the pending cases.

Leslie Paige, a spokeswoman for the nonpartisan watchdog Citizens Against Government Waste, called the situation "inexcusable."

"What kind of oversight is there when they have to shift people from looking at grant fraud to watch for people looking at pornography?" she said.

Foundation spokeswoman Dana Topousis said officials have enacted more rigorous computer training and tightened controls to filter out inappropriate Internet addresses from the sites employees can access from their work computers. Why wasn't this done from the start? Guess it makes too much sense.

The foundation's inspector general uncovers scientific misconduct that can force the return of misused grant money to the government but told Congress it was diverted from that mission by the porn cases.

The office was unable to immediately provide an estimate of how much money the projected decline in investigative recoveries will cost taxpayers. According to congressional reports, overall investigative recoveries by the watchdog agency totaled more than $2 million for the year ending March 31.

The porn problem at the NSF came to light in short summaries by the inspector general during a semiannual report submitted to Congress. The report caught the attention of Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee. Grassley immediately launched an inquiry that brought some unwanted media attention. Not enough if you ask me.

More than 120 investigative documents submitted to The Times do not include internal investigations conducted without the help of the inspector general's office. In other words, it's been going on a hell of a lot more than anyone knows.

"The employees who were investigated were disciplined in one way or another," Ms. Topousis said, adding that she could not comment on individual disciplinary actions.

Last year, one employee paid an undisclosed sum after investigators found that in June of 2008, hundreds of pornographic sites had been visited. The employee got a 10-day suspension. Wow! That's harsh!

Another employee in a different case was caught with hundreds of pictures, videos and even PowerPoint slide shows containing pornography. Asked by an investigator whether he had completed any government work on a day when a significant amount of pornography was downloaded, the employee responded, "Um, I can't remember," according to records. Ah...the Hillary Clinton Whitewater defense.

The employee also said that friends sent him the pornographic files, that he never planned on viewing them and that he never got around to deleting the files, a claim one official later called "simply not believable." Finally! Someone without blinders on!

Suspended for 10 days, the employee unsuccessfully appealed the decision after arguing that it was too harsh. Other employees were terminated.

Another employee who stored nude images of herself on her computer told investigators she mistakenly had downloaded the pictures. She received counseling and was told to adhere to the foundation's policies on computer use. Translation: Don't do that again, young lady. Boy, I'd be shaking in my boots!

The foundation is hardly the only government agency to be embarrassed by disclosures about employees looking at pornography at work.

The inspector general for the Securities and Exchange Commission noted in a report last fall that it had recently conducted three investigations into employees who misused government computers to view pornography.

At the time of the report, one employee had been fired and another suspended, while disciplinary action against a third was pending.

Time to stop all the sticky government keyboards, folks!