U.S. Rep Lynn Jenkins Pittsburg Townhall

Today, Representative Lynn Jenkins (R) came to Pittsburg for a Townhall meeting. Before it began I was between two democrats. One Vietnam Vet that told me he became a democrat because of Nixon, and a woman that told me "At least we didn't have to PAY to get in. The Republicans are charging $30 to get into their townhalls. Or that's what CBS told me." I knew before it began that this might become interesting.

She spent the first few minutes discussing her presentation on the debt and what her and her colleagues are working on. Rep Jenkins said after her presentation, she would take questions and comments. Most of the time during her speech, the woman next to me was either holding her hand up or muttering under her breath things like "fix it" or "you only passed 5 bills". I wanted to ask her how many of those 5 bills did the Senate debate on? But I chose then to be silent. When Rep Jenkins talk was complete, she asked people to line up at the microphone, state your name and ask your question or give your comment. Of course my neighbor to my left popped up, no really she sat to my left! Ha! She was toward the front of the line.

When it came her turn, she asked "Have you considered going back to Eisenhower's Republican tax base of 91% for the rich?" It was cheered by a few in the room... obviously by those who would benefit, not those who would pay. Not sure if she was serious at 91% or just pointing out that a Republican supported a 91% tax rate for the "rich". It is amazing to me that people in America today still think that this is the answer. The best part of the Representative's answer was the first word... No.

Towards the end, my neighbor was still shouting out of turn and mumbling about her opinions and finally after the 3rd time she spoke loudly about the House only passing 5 bills this year, I got the nerve to ask her... "How many of those 5 did the Senate debate and vote on?" You would think I had instead said something like, only 5 ?? That is unacceptable. She looked me in the eye while I asked my question and did not seem to listen to what I was saying. Like just because I was there, well I must be on her side. She never did acknowledge my question. She just nodded at me like I agreed with her.

I left that meeting with 2 main thoughts... #1 is the best way to effectively change the direction of politics and this country is the 2012 election. Nothing will get solved and nothing will get better unless control changes. Please stand up and believe that we are right in our beliefs and that the American people will also begin to understand that the way it is now, simply is not working. And #2 is this... I walked down the sidewalk wondering that IF this was a Democrat that came to speak with us today, would the Republican/Conservatives act as rudely and behave like the Southeast Kansas Democrats did today? Showing very little respect for our congress person and our voice in Washington? I hope not but I am not confident. We have to find a way though. And it always comes down to speaking the truth with confidence and clearness Respectfully. We can do it, we must.

Glenn Beck Restoring Courage - Joplin 8/24/11

Photos from the Joplin Restoring Courage Viewing Party on 8/24/11. It was a beautiful day in Israel and in Joplin. We truly enjoyed the event and thanks go to the Southwest Missouri Conservative Network for hosting. I posted some of my favorites below, and they all can be viewed in slide show form, just click this link.... Glenn Beck Restoring Courage 8-24-11

Stand With Israel !!

Do Christians call for the death or elimination of ANY people? Well if they do, they certainly are not true Christians. The Palestinians, Iranians, and other middle east and western cultures call for the death of the Jews. Simply for being Jewish. Here are some links to verify for those that have not heard these threats mentioned n the mainstream media. Imagine if a Tea Party member made these kinds of remarks...oh boy.

Here is training/info manual titled  Kill a Jew - Go To Heaven".

Then there are the Suicide bombers farewell videos.

And teaching the CHILDREN to grow up hating Israel and the Jewish people.

There is NO room for this in the world today. The more you read and research this you will begin to understand one thing. The Palestinians are convincing the adults and youth of the world that Israel must be destroyed and removed from the Earth. And the more you read, the more you will understand that the next battle will be against what they call "The Big Satan" or the United States of America.

Time to stand and from the Declaration of independence....

"... with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor."

My Concerns... for the record

You don't have to read this, really =) 

I am just documenting some thoughts for my own examination and learning. I want to put this on record for future review. Hopefully I will be wrong, economy will be rosy, violence in the world will be gone and America will be safe and happy for years to come! I want to take some time to document some of my concerns. So a year or so from now I can look back and say wow, that was crazy man thinking or say wow, sure nailed those. or a little of both. I will set a calendar reminder to review this post in a year and respond.... might even do a 6 month check in. These are in no certain order or ranking, just this my thoughts.

As this is posted I may need to visit this soon for additional comments... these times are tough friends. Like no other time in history, well but one time. The D word. Personally I think we are in the modern day version of a D. But with boldness, and faith, these times will pass.

1. Gang or mob violence like we've seen in Europe recently will spread to the U.S. with increasing violent protest. Here is one example of what I am referring to. September Day of Rage in the U.S. (poster below) It could be political in nature or just flash mob type of happenings. My concern is the youth will become restless and see what has been done in Europe and be "nudged" to do the same here. Unions often use violence and over the top tactics to move their masses. Like this action yesterday... they went to the CEO's HOME !  This Facebook logo calls for Sabotage, Cut phone lines and customer outages.

2. The budget and debt issue will not be solved and get worse. We are almost in an election year and debates like that are rarely taken on in congress during election years. They will let is slide and pass it on to the next congress and meanwhile the economy will either fall and get worse or stay stagnate until after 2012.

3. Israel will continue to be under fire both literally and figuratively. From the obvious terror strikes to being ignored and not supported by the Obama administration. Our only true ally in the middle east and our government treats them like dirt. Hopefully is does not escalate but if I had to guess on this day 8/19/2011, I would say it will only get worse. Hopefully a change in the White House in 2012 will change that.

4. I think there is a good chance of one or many terrorist attacks in the U.S. between now and November 2012. The 10th anniversary of 9-11 is coming up quick and we know that Islamic terrorist like to use dates with meaning. Keep in mind the quote from an administration member... "never let a crisis go to waste".

5.A federal budget will not be passed before the 2012 election. Most of the Republicans and Democrats in DC are corrupt with power. 

6. The 3 wars will not be lighter but in an election move, Obama will bring home more troops from the middle east. Contrary to his campaign promises, he will NOT end any of the wars.

7. The 2012 election will be the most bitter, expensive and disappointing in the history of this republic.

8. The Tea Party will continue to grow and even gain more members from the left side of things. What we have been doing with spending and government expansion is not working and both sided will begin to see the light and the Tea Party will have a profound affect on the 2012 elections.

9. The Royals WILL NOT win the World Series in 2012. ( gotta lighten it a little )

10. The business community is not stupid or evil. They understand that in the current climate you cannot expand or grow much business. Tax questions and regulatory upheaval is suppressing the business environment. Unemployment will remain high through 2012  ( at least +7% ).

Pittsburg Morning Sun - CANCELLED

This is the letter I sent to the Editor of the Pittsburg Morning Sun after they wrote an unnamed editorial blaming the S&P downgrade on the Tea Party. I would link it hear but for some reason they chose to NOT put that on their online version, that's odd huh. I will scan in my copy and attach below if you would like to see it.

Mr. Wade,

As a Conservative and tea party supporter, I was offended by your total bias and lack of understanding of what the tea party stands for and believes in. You and others in the media are helping to spread myths and lies about us. For 2 years before the tea party drove the electorate to swing massive changes in the House Of Representatives during the 2010 elections, the Democrat controlled House, Senate and Oval Office, did not even pass a BUDGET. They did nothing to address the out of control spending and a collapsing economy except spend more and grow more debt. As we saw in 2008, elections do have consequences for the good and the bad. We simply believe that the debt crisis was not being addressed.

What tea partier drove the debate? Was it because Republicans know that a growing number of Americans are fed up with our legislators and demand that people listen to them? Or somehow it was "reverse day" and the group with the least number of votes wins? How can the Democrat "liberal" party, that has not passed a budget in over 2 years (which is Constitutionally required), claim any authority on the debt crisis or claim any higher ground in this debate. How can you blame the tea party without also addressing the years of decay that got us to this mess, yes beginning with President George W. Bush?  

If not for the tea party, the debt ceiling probably would have been raised with no requirements attached and the increase in spending would have kept climbing. All that was passed was a decrease in the increase. And that's dealing with the issue? The only group that opposed this bill was the tea party conservatives. The Morning Sun is constantly slanting the opinions on the Liberal side. The only true conservative opinions are those expressed in the reader contributed "Letter to the Editor". And WE put our name on them unlike the unclaimed and author unknown article, "Our View" in the 8/11/11 paper.

I have had enough. Please forward this to the circulation department to immediately cancel my subscription to the Morning Sun. I will not buy it again or read it online. It's one thing to have an opinion, but another to not claim it as your own. Poor decision and I believe that MANY conservatives in Southeast Kansas feel the same way. It us unfortunate because I was raised here in Pittsburg. I love this town and sadly many people look up to your opinions and believe them, because they do not see the other side.

I will be calling the Joplin Globe and beginning home delivery as soon as possible. No longer will I send my hard earned money to the Morning Sun.

Thank you,

If A Conservative...

I saw this in an email and loved it. Plain and simple.

If a conservative doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one.
If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.


If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat.
If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.


If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A liberal wonders who/what is going to take care of him.


If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels.
Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.


If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church.
A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced.


If a conservative needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.
A liberal has been taught that the rest of us should pay for his. 

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The word "Conservative" can be replaced with "Tea Party". The Tea Party is perhaps the most misunderstood group of American citizens in the history or America.  We are not violent, racist or evil as much of the Progressive Left ( media included ) has charged them to be. We want to retain freedom and liberty in this country and for its people.

The Tea Party was  mainly responsible for a major shift on control of the U.S. House or Representatives in 2010. They also were influential in the discussions on the health care bill and most recently, while the mainstream media was claiming a debt ceiling victory for the Tea Party and blasting them as terrorist bent on destroying America, they were the only group that actually opposed to the bill that passed.

Time for sitting is over. We are Americans like you, we are parents, youth, grandparents, lawyers, doctors and pizza delivery folks. Not one incident of violence or terrorism can be attributed to the Tea Party and we will not tolerate such behavior. We don't want violence we want FREEDOM.