BLOG #9 EVEN IF YOU DON'T!


      On a rainy Monday, Nov. 28th, in Charleston, SC, Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich spoke to a packed audience on the campus of the College of Charleston at Rep. Tim Scott's Townhall Meeting. Np matter what your personal opinion may be about Newt, you owe it to yourself to listen to this event. Jere is the URL that will take you to the video: 

 http://www.newt.org/news/video-newt-speaks-packed-house-rep-tim-scotts-townhall

     There is no secret that I am a avid supporter of the former Speaker winning the Republican Nomination to defeat Obama in 2012. In the most recent poll Newt garnered 45% of likely voters against 43% for Obama. This gap will continue to increase as more likely voters really listens to his approach to how America can regain it's leadership position around the world. His entire approach to the federal government is "COMMON SENSE", and a return to Constitution government. In this Townhall appearance in the Q&A session, he answers a number of excellent questions, especially about his recent stand on immigration control. As one who does NOT believe in amnesty, Newt's explanation of how he would handle this most pressing issue is one that I can support.  

     Just remember that when you go to the primary in your state that we need a President not a celebrity! He must be one that understands the Constitutional powers of the office, as well as those powers given to the legislative and judicial branches of our federal government. Newt does!

BLOG #8

   Well, the "CREAM" is finally raising to the TOP! At last the thinking Americas are beginning to see that former Speaker Newt Gingrich is either #1 or #2 in the National GOP Nomination Polls. As I pointed out in BLOG #6, the Speaker is without question the most capable individual to lead the United States out of the debacle that politicians from both political parties have permitted to happen.
   In selecting who our President will be in 2012 it is necessary to understand what the "powers" of this office are under our Constitution. Here they are (Article II, Section 2):
      1. The President is the "Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United Syayes, and the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual service of the United States."
        2. He may "require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officers, in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Officies."

        3. Hew "shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment."
        4. He shall "have the Power by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur."
        5. He shall " nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the supreme Court."
    The President also has a VETO power over all legislation sent to him by the Congress. THIS IS THE ONLY REAL POWER THAT THE PRESIDENT HAS.
     Newt Gingrich is the only candidate that has the necessary foreign policy experience, a thorough and correct understanding of the United States Constitution, a historian understanding of our history, a conservative's economic mind, and the ability to work with both sides of the aisle. He also understands how the Congress works and will not be bushwhacked by them. His so called "baggage" around his personal life is just that - personal, and has zero effect on his leadership. He will follow his 10 21st Century CONTRACT WITH AMERICA, and, given a conservative Congress will put our Nation back where it belongs as the World's Leader. 
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BLOG #7 VETERANS DAY Friday Nov. 11th, 2011

    My wife and I live in a retirement community and on Veterans Day we will pause and remember all those Americans that have served in our Armed Forces since 1776, when our great Nation was born. I believe that it is especially fitting that we honor those American Heroes that serve in our Volunteer Military Service today. It matters not what you may believe about our involvement in the two conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. What matters is than our young men and women are over there in harms way.
     To bring your attention to these 21st Century American Heroes I would  like to suggest that you go on U-Tube and bring up a video by Lt. Col. Oliver North entitled:

Oliver North Speaks about Heroes in Iraq. 

      The story at the end of this video about a young Navy Corpsman will speak to the heart and souls of our troops. 

       I also believe that the families and love ones of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines be remembered in our prayers. Their sacrifice is just as large as those who serve. 

       So, take time on Friday, November 11th, 2011, at the 11th hour to attend some ceremony in your community to honor those who serve us here, safe, at home. I can assure you that your heart will be gladden by your remembrance.