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Skip to comments.A Flood of Mexicans
Posted on 04/17/2006 11:56:08 AM PDT by blueminnesota
Half a million infiltrators a year - this is the prevailing estimate. Half a million make their way almost openly across the porous border between Mexico and the United States and cross the desert to Los Angeles. Twelve million Mexican immigrants are living in America illegally. The irony is that the Promised Land to which they are coming will perhaps no longer be one if they continue to come. Their immigration brings with it an individual promise, but also the seeds of a collective calamity. The absorbing country - the slow, convoluted, bureaucratic giant - is not capable of dealing with the stunning flood.
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"Half a million infiltrators a year.."
Interesting that they use "infiltrators" and our press uses "undocumented workers".
Israel isn't as PC as msm.
With the figures the msm puts out, it's 1 illegal to every 30 Americans (adult and child). You're right, the number could very well be much worse.
It likely is worse. I have seen the invasion of the illegals take over where I live and it is so annoying that our media promotes it along with our government. We want California back for legal Americans. Illegal seems to mean nothing in this instance and it is killing our economy and our freedoms.
Which is why we have immigration laws in the first place.
Perhaps they [Americans] should simply accept the reality: The Mexicans will come, America will change. This is the way of the world.
Thanks, but no thanks.
There is an aspect of this that is horribly underrepoprted. Many of the illegal aliens are dangerous criminals and even leaders of major gangs. Those illegals come to commit crimes that Americans won't commit.
Not just perhaps.
Reading some of their paranoia reminds me of the ramblings of Islamic groups. They have some of the same goals.
95% of the people coming here never heard of MECHA,
and don't have a chip on their shoulders about Aztlan.
All they want is a decent wage and a good life for their families.
The MECHA crowd are trying like crazy to capitalize on this,
but unless we push them into it, the rest of the immigrants (legal or otherwise) aren't going to buy into it.
One problem I see is that the infrastructure of a community cannot take unfettered immigration. we need only to look at Lewiston, Maine as an example.
The Mexicans are unlike previous immigrants. This Huntington article definitely needs to be read by everyone at least once! It should be linked on pertinent immigration threads. Here's an interesting link about Samuel Huntington:
"Strangely enough, despite the fact that he was buddies with Henry Kissinger at Harvard, he is registered as a member of the Democratic Party, and has written foreign policy speeches for Adlai Stevenson, Hubert Humphrey, and Jimmy Carter."
Senator Phil Gramm of Texas, the president's chief Senate supporter in changing the Civil Service protections in the bill, acknowledged that Democrats had written 95 percent of the bill and acknowledged the paradoxical role of small-government Republicans like him in advocating for such a large department.
And which party is now making it useless.
Bush: Democrat killed immigration bill
In private as well as public, Reid and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., who heads the party's campaign effort, said they did not want to expose rank-and-file Democrats to votes that would force them to choose between border security and immigrant rights, only to wind up with legislation that would be eviscerated in future negotiations with the House, which has passed a bill limited to boosting border security.
More like an invading tsunami............OB1
As this country does change, a forced change the citizens did not want, I hope the "people" who get hit hardest, and I hope it is ruthless and without any mercy, are the businessmen, farmers and managers who were the main force pushing this nonsense. I hope that if Democrats get in charge, that this group of "people" are hit harder than ever before by punitive, painful taxes. It would be justice well served. I am done with the "free" market wing of the GOP, their dominance of the GOP long term cost is far too high.
But most of them vote for liberals anyways. We need to stop this invasion NOW, at all and ANY cost. If they want a better life, then they should stay in Mexico and try to imporve it, rather than break the law and be hired by scum of the earth businessmen.
I know how you feel. It's fodder for pleasant daydreams. (I'm vindictive.)
Not even Adam Smith himself would be an advocate of such insanity. The dirty truth is that most of the open border advocates are in fact, statists, as long as the states policies make them money.
And march in protest that Americans won't do, vote in elections that Americans won't do, ...
Coming soon.
They have changed this land already, look at schools and what American children can and can't do because of the illegals and that's just one change that has been brought to our attention, one day and very very soon these horrific changes to our economy, our freedoms will be felt by every single American!!And it won't be pretty.
The more pressure we keep on Mexico, immigration-wise, the more reformers
inside of Mexico can be emboldened and empowered to scale back monopolists'
abuses down there which keep our own country flooded with economic refugees.
Here's an interesting new thread on new legal reform progress that finally
emerged in Mexico I think as a result of immigration reform's failure:
We can make a difference for our sake, and their's as well. Isn't it the
neighborly thing to do?
True, most hispanics here are not the MeCHA types. I was just surprised when browsing the radical hispanic websites that they blame the evil Jooooos.
They are not illegals, they're just "nationally challenged".
I prefer the word: "Invaders"...
However, "infiltrators" does have a certain flair.
ANYTHING is better than "guest workers," isn't it?
Assuming that he is sane, Rosner would not support 10,000 Arabs entering Israel illegally every year. What is extreme about protecting our borders?
One of A. Lincoln's secretaries objected to him using the word "sugar-coat" in describing how some political opponents were `spinning' the facts. He replied that Americans would always know what "sugar-coat" meant and left it in the speech.
"guest workers"?
guest voters is more like it
Mexican Earthquake
A big earthquake with the strength of 8.1 on the
Richter scale has hit Mexico.
Two million Mexicans have died and over a million
are injured.
The country is totally ruined and the government
doesn't know where to start with providing help to rebuild. The
rest of the world is in shock.
Canada is sending troops to help the Mexican
army. Saudi Arabia is sending oil. Other Latin American
countries are sending supplies. The European community (except France) is
sending food and money.
The United States, not to be outdone, is sending two million
replacement Mexicans.
God Bless America
I remember the multiple posts on FR at the time. I believe I am right in the actual logistics of how this came about. I stand corrected of course, as it was about 4 years ago.
The Somali people were originally settled in the State of Georgia. The authorities had drastically cut back for all welfare recipients. This was across the board.
Someone did their homework. The State of Maine- not having a massive welfare population, therefore had among the most benefits in the USA.
Hello Somalis.
Oh, so I see... yep, go to a blue state and sucker off them.
From what I have been reading recently, Minneapolis also has an immigration problem with Somalis now as well (and gee, get this, Minnesota is another blue state).
Just goes to show, many immigrants are hard working, yes. Many are not, though.
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19 All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, shall be of brass.
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Opened in the late 1800's, this city zoo began to house exotic animals after a traveling circus left behind a lion cub. Located on Historic Route 66 the zoo became a popular attraction among travelers. It is also the only Illinois zoo to feature the endangered Sumatran tiger. They offer many exhibits and zookeeper interaction opportunities that are enjoyed by the whole family. Some highlights include: sun bear, reindeer, Harbor Seals, red pandas, lemurs, Galapagos Tortoise, Bald Eagles, Pallas' Cat, Snow Leopards, gibbons, and Red Wolves. The Zoo features many large indoor and outdoor exhibits such as a Tropical America Rainforest, ZooLab, Katthoefer Animal Building, Wallaby WalkAbout, Children's Zoo, and Animals of Asia.
Patty and Bill's Riverfront Cottage
Make it a romantic get-away or a unique family stay with two comfortable bedrooms in this fabulous "home away from home". Bathe in our theraputic air bubble bathtub while you look out onto breathtaking views of the Illinois River, then step out onto an Italian porcelain tile heated floor. Our Swedish Memory Foam mattress will make you want to stay forever! Enjoy our great room with cathedral ceilings and comfortable furnishings, or step out onto the deck where you can enjoy your coffee or tea while taking in the panoramic views. It's a nature lover's paradise right in the very heart of Peoria! The wildlife is year round; from bald eagles to white pelicans as well as the reliable ducks and geese. Fishing poles and bikes are available for a small fee and prior reservations. We know where to find the finest bakery goods, meats and seafoods. We have a fully equipped kitchen where it is a pleasure to cook. We look forward to sharing our cottage with you.
Lakeview Family Aquatic Center
This outdoor aquatic center has a swimming pool, a zero depth pool with play equipment, 2 giant water slides, 1 small slide, diving boards, a video arcard and wet sand play area.An arcade, lockers, showers, concessions and souvenirs are also available! Children seven years and under must be accompanied by an adult 17 years or older.
Spirits of Bloomington Historic Ghost Tours
The Spirits of Bloomington Historic Ghost Tours feature guides dressed as President Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln who reveal fascinating tales, myths and paranormal accounts of McLean County.
Peoria area's only Segway tour and Quadracycle bike rental experience. Offering 30-minute, 1-hour, and 2-hour Segway tours as well as 30-minute Quadracycle bike rides. Gliding with World On Wheels is as fun as it gets. Use them for individual riding or corporate events. Open March thru November, weather permitting. Feel free to call for an appointment. Easy riding for all age levels.
A contemporary hand blown glass art studio. Original works of art created by Hiram Toraason. The studio provides a number of glass making opportunities, for the beginner to the advanced. Customize your experience! Formal classes to team building workshops are available. The gallery offers a variety glass from functional to the one of a kind creations. Ready to get hands-on with glass blowing yourself? Call for an appointment and let Torasson Glass help you create the perfect glass creation for you!
Camp Wokanda, acquired from W.D. Boyce Council of the Boy Scouts of America, offers a beautiful 316-acre woodland setting, including a lake for fishing. The camp, with dining hall, sleeping cabins, program buildings and tent camping, offers a variety of naturalist tours, environmental education, and rental options to groups interested in a secluded, close-to-nature gathering. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Peoria, this Peoria Park District site has been providing fond memories for its young campers since the 1920s. Primarily used as a facility for group camping events, Camp Wokanda's overnight accommodations include cabin and primitive camping, as well as a central lodge and dining hall. Camp Wokanda hosts events including guided tours, environmental education programs, retreats, and even weddings.
Moraine View State Park Campground
Moraine View State Park offers 137 Class A trailer campsites with electricity and a sanitary station. Water is available in several locations in the campground. 102 sites can now be reserved in Gander Bay campground. A boat launch and dock is also situated in this area. Alcohol is prohibited in all campgrounds. The shower buildings are closed by November 1st (may be earlier if bad weather) and reopen May 1st (may be earlier - weather depending). Catfish Bay camp area and Tall Timber backpack trail provide 32 primitive class D sites. Timber Ridge group camp has 3 sites. Timberline Ridge horse camp has 30 Class "A" campsites complete with water, electricity, and hitching racks. Ol' Orchard group camp is currently closed.
Come experience a working dairy farm! Milk a cow, feed the chickens, and just learn what it's like to live on a farm. Located just 8 miles from downtown Peoria. Call today to schedule your tour!
Epiphany Farms Restaurant is committed to supporting, growing, and showcasing a thriving local food culture. We serve as an anchor for a network of local food producers by increasing community awareness of locally sourced ingredients, increasing interest in the culinary traditions of the Midwest, and providing a positive model for responsible stewardship of the land that nourishes us. Their "Farm to Fork" concept represents a concern for every step of the process linking the meal to the land that produced it. "Farm to Fork" means keeping money in the local economy and using only what the community can provide. It signifies attention to excellence: from the farmer raising the crops to the family sitting down in our dining room to share a meal together.
Downstate Illinois' largest center is a four-building complex with a 12,000-seat arena. With 110,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 2,200-seat theater, a ball-room seating 1,500 for banquets and 16 meeting rooms this venue can house it all. As the premier entertainment facility in downstate Illinois, the Civic Center plays host to a variety of concerts, family shows, sporting events and Broadway Theater Series each year.
Central Illinois' premier family water park is located at the Eastside Centre Sports Complex. Play in Splash Tower Island, ride the lazy river, or spend time in the splash and play area designed for little ones.
CITY:East Peoria
A fresh mix of vintage and new items featuring an ever-changing array of home furnishings, gifts and items of intrigue. Stop in and be inspired.
Located on the wooded Sunset Hill estate of the late Hazle Buck Ewing, the Ewing Cultural Center encompasses the open-air Theatre at Ewing (summer home of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival), the elegant Ewing Manor (which is open for tours) and the beautiful Genevieve Green Gardens.
Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area
This site offers a diversity of landscape covering 1,448 acres over timbered hills, open meadows, and river bottoms. Canoe access enables visitors to float the scenic Mackinaw River. Other activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, and picnicking.
Conveniently located at the corner of Knoxville Ave. and Prospect Road in the heart of Peoria. We invite you to explore the boutiques and eateries along our historic boardwalk. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, shop for a new outfit, find traditional and modern home decor, or surprise a loved one with a bouquet of fresh flowers. The quality and sophistication of the Junction City experience rivals anything found in Illinois.
Riverplex Recreation and Wellness Center
State-of-the-art fitness center, indoor family aquatic center, pro shop, smoothie bar, classrooms, gymnasium, multipurpose recreation area with sports, classes, programs and other activities. Daily user fees or memberships available. Don't forget to also check out our indoor two-story water-slide, lazy river, zero depth pool and splash equipment!
Housed in a converted train station, Martini's inviteds you to enjoy one or more delicious concoctions from the expansive beverage menu. Martini's boasts of over 100 drink choices, most with tasty names like Almond Joy, German Chocolate Cake, Hot Apple Pie, and Florida Sunshine. If you're looking for a more traditional mix, they offer that as well. Martini's extends with outdoor seating on the patio, which has magnificent views of the river. Live entertainment and Monday drink specials are sure to make your visit memorable!
Relax in the elegant Par-A-Dice Hotel with its beautiful art deco interiors, overlooking the scenic Illinois River Valley and the beautiful Peoria skyline. 208 spacious guest rooms including (12) jacuzzi suites. All rooms include a variety of amenities and express check-out. Complementary parking. 20,000 square feet of plush ballroom and meeting space, complementary parking, state of the art audiovisual, award-winning menus and experienced professional planning service. Plus the finest service for functions up to 1,000 guests.
CITY:East Peoria
Formerly known as the Illinois Asylum for the Incurable Insane. Come take a tour and hear stories of the history of the hospital, employees and the inmates. See how this nationally recognized historic
The Peoria Chiefs are a Class A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, from Peoria, Illinois. They play in the Midwest League.The Chiefs are proud to be Central Illinois' most affordable family entertainment. Over 5 million fans have enjoyed top quality baseball and non-stop entertainment over the last 27 years. More than 120 former Chiefs have gone on to play in the Major Leagues, including Mark Grace, Greg Maddux, Joe Girardi, Yadier Molina, Dan Haren and Albert Pujols.
The Shoppes at Grand Prairie ~ a vibrant, open-air lifestyle center in Peoria ~ is the premier dining and shopping destination for the region. The Shoppes features an exciting blend of retailers and restaurants, along with our anchor stores: Bergner's, DSW, Jillian's and Dick's Sporting Goods. The center is highlighted by an inviting, lushly landscaped outdoor environment that features animal sculptures throughout the center, the nationally acclaimed Holocaust Memorial Button exhibit filled with 11 million buttons, the Caterpillar children's play area, and weekend entertainment.
Ackerman Farms, celebrating over 100 years as a working family farm, invites everyone to join us from the 3rd week in August through the 3rd week in December. We feature over 150 different varieties of pumpkins and squash in all shapes and sizes, over 25 varieties of beautiful hardy mums, and over 15 varieties of apples from our orchard - everything you need for your fall decorations and for your table. Plan to spend the afternoon with us in our family friendly corn maze, ride a hay rack, browse the gift shop and visit our friendly farm animals. At Christmas, join us for hot cider by a cozy fire and leisurely shop our wonderful Christmas selection of gifts and decor. Don't forget to call us to schedule birthday parties or class field trips.
An elegantly appointed venue along Peoria's Riverfront, the Gateway offers the finest surroundings for your next business or social function. Constructed in 1997, this beautiful building was designed and created to be the focal point of Peoria's Riverfront. The Gateway is conveniently located downtown just one block from Interstate 74 and is within walking distance of hotels, major businesses, and many restaurants. The Riverfront provides a spectacular backdrop with its stunning views and the vibrant nightlife offers a unique and festive atmosphere. This is an affordable, convenient site for any meeting, banquet, or conference occasion. With the comfort and versatility the Gateway offers, you will want to make this the new home for your annual banquets and weekly meetings.
The Chocolatier is a local candy shop offering a wide range of products they create in store and a variety of your favorite bulk candies.
The Peoria Rivermen, AAA affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues, compete in the American Hockey League (AHL), which is the primary professional developmental league for all NHL prospects. In addition to the premier level of professional or collegiate sports between St. Louis and Chicago, the Rivermen are "More Than Just Hockey!" Each season, the Rivermen host celebrity appearances with stars from various Disney and Nickelodeon shows, in addition to high-profile Christian and Country acts. Serving Central Illinois for 27 seasons, the Rivermen play at Carver Arena in the Peoria Civic Center. www.rivermen.net
Experience what 1600+ acres of parks, natural areas, riverfront and trails have to offer. Enjoy 2 golf courses, a picturesque marina and campground, Splashdown Water Park, and a variety of recreational programs and activities for all ages.
CITY:East Peoria
The CornBelters are a professional minor league baseball team with the independent Frontier League. In addition to competitive baseball, fans enjoy zany on-field promotions, outrageous entertainment acts, delicious food and post-game fireworks.
Landmark's Complex includes the Racquet & Health Club, The Bullpen Sports Bar & Grill, Bowling Center, Landmark Cinemas, The Finish Line Banquet Rooms with rooms to accommodate any occasion, Bowling Pro Shop, and the Barber-Styling Center. Landmark's banquet facilities offer a large variety of party favors and delicious meals that will please every taste bud. In addition, we will tailor any party to fit the interests of your employees, family and friends. After your meeting or during your party, let us incorporate moonlight bowling with laser lights and music, adult arcade games in The Bullpen, or a movie at the Cinemas. With our reasonable food and game prices, the staff at Landmark can offer an enjoyable event to fit any budget.
Come experience three floors of unique, hands-on, larger-than-life exhibits! This museum is designed to create a sense of wonder that excites the love of learning in children of all ages. Be sure to discover the new Children's Discovery Museum.
The state-of-the-art Corn Crib Stadium is home to the Normal CornBelters and Heartland Community College athletic teams. The Corn Crib seats roughly 7,000 patrons for CornBelters games, and many more for concerts and special events.
Comlara County Park Campgrounds
The scenic Comlara County Park campground offers 144 campsites including: 94 electrified sites (Both 50 amp & 30 amp), 23 non-electric sites, 11 primitive / walk-in sites in the Main Recreation Area (MRA), and 16 primitive / walk-in sites in the White Oak Area (WOA). Water is conveniently located throughout the MRA modern campground. Hot showers and a sanitary dump station are also provided in modern areas. Firewood, ice, and fishing worms are only available during the regular business hours of the Visitor Center and MRA Campground Station. The campground is open year-round.
What is perhaps Illinois' most spectacular Championship golf course is set in rolling hills and forested valleys, surrounded by the beautiful homes of WeaverRidge. Masterfully created by Hurdzan-Fry to balance nature with design, it features multiple bent grass tees and fairways, fast and true greens, challenging and dramatic elevations and excellent practice facilities for those wishing to improve their game or just get warmed up before the round. There's also outstanding banquet and outing facilities. Whether you are looking for a place to hold a golf outing, wedding, conference or family gathering, WeaverRidge has what you need! Our restaurant will give you private club service with the beautiful public surroundings. Open 11:00am daily and 10:00am on Sundays for their award winning Sunday Brunch.
The Genevieve Green Gardens offer a relaxing setting for contemplation and the appreciation of nature's beauty. Small gardens are tucked in at various locations; there is also a formal compass garden with a beautiful arbor, a Japanese garden, and a main plaza that is highlighted by a water feature. Walkways, accompanied by tasteful signage, conveniently guide visitors around the property and are in harmony with the landscape's topography. Carefully designed lighting makes it possible to enjoy the gardens during evening hours.
Jukebox Comedy Club is one of the longest-running locally-owned comedy clubs in the country, in operation since November of 1990! Jukebox Comedy Club brings nationally-recognized comedians to an intimate (230 seat) room with great sound and lighting. The club includes a 2000 square foot bar/lounge when you first enter and the comedy room in the back of the building. Bartenders take care of your needs out front and waitresses take care of you during the shows. Reservations are always recommended but pop-in's are allowed as long as a show is not sold out. Experiencing a great comedy show in a comedy club is the best way to enjoy stand-up! You're up-close, the vibe is amazing and you can actually meet the stars after the show!
The McLean County Courthouse, capped by a stately dome, serves as a landmark to identify the historic core of the city. Turn-of-the century buildings, many with interesting historical pasts, flank the courthouse square. A visitor can find museums, banks, a legal and governmental center, residential living, a large artists' community, plus an assortment of specialty retail businesses and supportive services in Downtown Bloomington. There is an abundance of restaurants and a lively night scene. Discover all that downtown Bloomington has to offer by shopping, dining, working and playing in this great historical district!
Rooms and amenities at the Mark Twain Hotel are designed with you, the guest, in mind. Borrow a DVD from a collection of over 300 classic and contemporary titles or perhaps have a nightcap in the Two25 Lounge. In the morning, fuel your body for the long day ahead with the complimentary Daybreak full, hot breakfast buffet which includes made to order omelets and waffles. The Mark Twain Hotel is not merely a place to sleep, it's a place for you to relax during down time in Peoria. The Mark Twain Hotel's small size - 110 rooms - gives staff members the opportunity to recognize guests and provide unique, personable service. The hotel wants you to feel at home and will do everything in their ability to help you enjoy your stay. If there is anything you need to make your stay more comfortable or convenient, be sure to let them know. The Mark Twain Hotel will take care of you during your visit to Peoria!
Three sisters, Sadie, Lillian, and Goldie Cohen, expressed a wish that the 400-acres of farmland located adjacent to the city of Chillicothe, IL be dedicated as park land and a model farm for educational, recreational, and conservational purposes. While the Cohen sisters lived just off Moss Avenue in Peoria, they loved their family farm. Their vision was for the property to remain agriculturally related. The master plan envisions the creation of a living history farm, a central activity building, large festival areas, a welcome center, restaurant, agricultural equipment museum activity area, and outdoor natural amphitheater. The open fields and forested areas offer unique space for special events, concerts and festivals.
Peoria RiverFront Farmers Market
Peoria's RiverFront Market features Illinois grown produce, local meats, cheeses, fresh breads, herbs, and flowers, plus a great selection of local art including jewelry, pottery, wood-turned items,candles, and much more. Only products grown or made in Illinois will be sold at our market. We are located in the Water Street parking lot (300 SW Water St), between Liberty and Harrison Streets, and also in the Liberty Park area. Plenty of free parking is available in surrounding lots and streets. Watch for new vendors, more entertainment, and lots of fun in the 2014 season!
The Bloomington-Normal Constitution Trail is one of Central Illinois' most unique parks. This 37-mile jogging, walking, cycling and rollerblading trail has become a hit with the community and visitors alike. The trail is broken into four segments: the north-south segment, east-west segment, the Liberty Branch and the Freedom Branch, all reaching across numerous areas in Bloomington-Normal. Parking for the trail is available at adjoining lots throughout the area. The trail is open to walkers, runners, in-line skaters, skateboarders, cyclists, wheelchair users and other non-motorized forms of transportation. During winter months, it is not cleared of snow, and is available to skiers; weather permitting.
At home in the heart of Central Illinois, White Oak Vineyards is pleased to share their passion for wine, love for the land and German heritage. The tasting room boasts a comfortable, warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for gatherings with family and friends. The wrap around porch offers lovely views of the vineyard and surrounding countryside. White Oak Vineyards is also available for group tastings, showers, weddings, and more.
Funk Prairie Home Gem & Mineral Museum
Located at the Funk Prairie Home, this museum houses the largest single-owner display of rare gems, minerals, fossils and lapidary art in the state. Also view the agriculture exhibit, along with several antique sleighs and carriages.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Built in 1922 to house the original American Passion Play, the former Scottish Rite Temple is the centerpiece of downtown Bloomington's Cultural District. The Performing Arts Center has a 1,200-seat theater and 1,000-person ballroom.
Pettengill - Morron House Museum
An 1868 Victorian mansion in the historic Moss-High District. The museum houses decorative arts, fine textiles, antique furniture and silver collections.
Since 1989, Redbird Arena has served as the home of Illinois State University basketball and volleyball and, as its championship banners and retired jerseys overhead suggest, the epicenter of Illinois State's status as "The Home of Champions."
This Northwoods-themed lodge features a total of 165 rooms, including 13 theme suites, 17 fireplaces, and 4 Premiere suites. The extensive meeting facilities accommodate events for up to 350. The lodge also includes an enclosed "Wilderness Park" with an indoor/outdoor swim through pool, whirlpool, sauna, game room and two outdoor patio areas. The Cottages at Stoney Creek Inn, a 12 room extended stay property, including 2 Premiere suites. Each room features full kitchen, deck, high speed internet access, desk and laundry access. All guests at Stoney have access to our exercise room, in-room movies, evening Health Bar and hot breakfast served daily. Located on the marina, 3/4 miles from the Casino.
CITY:East Peoria
The family fun here includes go-karts, off-road ATVs, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats and more. Open daily April through November 1.
Featuring food, shopping and entertainment, Eastland Mall is the family friendly center that is sure to please everyone with a wide variety of stores and activities. We know you will find great shopping at stores like Kohls, American Eagle, Macy's, Hollister, Justice, Limited, Rogers & Hollands, Talbot's, Victoria's Secret and more.
Professional motorcycle racing. Oldest continuing dirt track in the world. Featuring Spring Poker Run, Annual Busch 600cc National TT, AHRMA TT, Camel Pro Challenge Cup, TT Steeplechase and the annual Turkey Run.
Howlin on Water...Dueling Pianos at the Waterhouse
The Waterhouse is a reception, rental and performance facility located in downtown Peoria along the beautiful Illinois River. Get crazy every Friday night at this hilariously entertaining show.
A self-guided driving tour that celebrates the hometown values and heritage of our 40th President.
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
At Peoria Marriott Pere' Marquette, it's our mission to make every business trip a pleasure and every vacation the trip of a lifetime. Enjoy amenity-filled guest rooms complete with custom bedding, spacious workspaces and high-speed Internet. Experience our superb on-site dining, exemplary meeting facilities and our time-honored 'spirit to serve®'. Close to the best Peoria attractions, our location puts you minutes from it all. Newly renovated and completely redesigned, our historic hotel is a landmark boasting unique elements preserved from the original 1927 Hotel Pere Marquette. Peoria Marriott Pere' Marquette is truly a choice destination among Peoria, IL hotels.
The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center
Recreational options are plentiful at the Chateau Hotel & Conference Center. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, relax in the sauna or whirlpool, workout in the exercise room, jog on the twelve mile Constitution Trail that connects to the property, or visit the nearby Shoppes at College Hills outdoor mall. The property offers complimentary wireless high speed internet access, 7am-10pm complimentary transportation service, 24-hour airport shuttles, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers, electronic keyless entry door locks, banquet and conference facilities for up to 500 people and free parking.
Full service hotel located in the area's premier entertainment district, the Peoria RiverFront. Spacious two-room suites with beautiful river and city views. Two restaurants, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly manager's reception.
CITY:East Peoria
Amenities at this Motel 6 include free local calls, free morning coffee, free expanded cable, kids stay free, pet friendly, accessible rooms, outdoor pool, and truck parking.
Established in 1929, the Leo Donovan Golf Course is an oasis in the city. Beautiful rolling, irrigated terrain combines with water and bunkers to make a 6,168 yard, 18 hole course preferred by golfers with diverse handicaps. Donovan Golf Course is part of the Peoria Park District Golf system.
Peoria Push is an all female flat track roller derby league that was founded March 2010. The mission of the Peoria Push Derby Dames (the "Push") is to create a charitable organization to benefit the public interest and provide an opportunity to build a positive relationship with women in the community through the sport of roller derby. We intend to empower women by continuing to demonstrate that women of all walks of life can be strong and independent, while managing career and personal lives. We are a not-for-profit charitable organization using roller derby as a vehicle to strengthen the community. No part of the organization's net earnings will inure to the benefit of private shareholders or individuals. The Push is not organized for or operating for the benefit of private interests. It is a skater owned and operated roller derby league, in compliance with the WFTDA requirements.
Holiday Inn & Suites East Peoria
Peoria's newest and most modern Holiday Inn Hotel is nestled within the newly developed Levee District of East Peoria. The hotel is centrally located just minutes away from I-74, Hwy 24, Hwy 150, downtown Peoria and Peoria International Airport (PIA). Business travelers can benefit from the proximity of our Holiday Inn East Peoria hotel to many nearby companies including Caterpillar, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Illinois Central College and Bradley University. Our non-smoking hotel offers easy access to attractions including the Peoria Civic Center, Bass Pro Shops, Par-A-Dice Casino, EastSide Centre, Peoria Zoo and Wildlife Prairie State Park. Hotel guests can enjoy a plethora of amenities including boardroom suites, family friendly accommodations, indoor pool, Shops, flexible meeting space, room service, restaurant and bar where kids 12 and under eat for free. Guests can also experience our onsite health club fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment newly designed with your health and wellness in mind.
CITY:East Peoria
Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to the Vrooman Mansion, a Bed & Breakfast Inn located in the heart of Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. The Vrooman Mansion is a historical estate situated in the quiet neighborhood of Dimmitt's Grove and offers the utmost in privacy and luxury. The Vrooman Mansion Bed & Breakfast allows guests to explore the fine restaurants, shops, and attractions of Central Illinois while providing a welcoming and comfortable home base. Guests can choose from a myriad of activities offered by the surrounding community - as long as they can pull themselves away from their luxurious accommodations. Because of its central location just off of I-55, I-74, Route 39 and Historic Route 66, the Vrooman Mansion is a great place for friends and family to meet.
Fairview Family Aquatic Center
Fun for the whole family! Zero depth activity pool, six lap swim lanes, separate pool for drop slides and diving boards, as well as a sand/water play area for children and two competition sand volleyball courts.
Drinks, pizza & music... Come to where "it's happening" in Peoria Heights and enjoy homemade pizza and beer in our beer garden. Dine-in or carry out! Private parties welcomed and we have a band every Friday night. We offer weekly food & drink specials.
CITY:Peoria Heights
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Peoria's cultural hub featuring art exhibitions, artist studios, art instruction, comedy improv, poetry nights, yoga and tai chi classes, and jazz and blues performances. The Contemporary Art Center exhibits the work of living artists at the forefront of their fields. About 20 resident artists are constantly creating art on-site, and prolific artist and co-founder Preston Jackson continues to maintain his sculpture and painting studio. The Contemporary Arts Center is also a great choice for your next event from club meetings to wedding receptions. The beautiful facility offers a meeting space of nearly 3,000 square feet, tables, chairs, a full kitchen, a stage with lighting and sound system, restroom facilities, plenty of parking space and lots more. The wheelchair accessible facility is located on Peoria's RiverFront on the 2nd floor of the building in an old warehouse with original exposed red brick and wood floors. Your guests can enjoy the art exhibit during your event as well. You may use any caterer you wish or cater the event yourself.
Choose from an upscale menu and dine with us in the decor of an Old English Country Inn. Elegant pub area with piano bar nightly. Convenient to the Peoria Civic Center.
Prairie Aviation Museum has displays, static aircraft, education programs, air shows, group tours, and special aviation events for over 30 years. As an aviation and space museum, we honor military and civilian aviation. While visitors are quick to notice our displays, we love to tell the stories of the men and women who have contributed to the creation, development, expansion, and promise of aviation and space exploration. We are a family friendly museum, where visitors of all ages can touch our displays and static aircraft and visit with members who flew and maintained the aircraft in the Air Park. We love to hear visitor's stories about experiences that they and/or members of their family have had related to aviation and space.
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1897, is the 14th oldest symphony orchestra in the United States. Their professional musicians perform in the beautiful, 2000-seat Peoria Civic Center Theater. The Peoria Symphony Orchestra's repertoire includes a seven-concert classical subscription series, pops concerts and student performances. Season subscription ticket holders and guests enjoy performances by internationally renowned soloists and local artists, popular works and 20th century compositions as well as familiar and unique solo instruments.
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe opened in February of 1999 to join the revitalization of Peoria's Riverfront. They provide a relaxed atmosphere with eclectic decor, a curved bar, an open kitchen, casual lounge area and music. Every Friday and Saturday night, the Cafe features live jazz and blues performances! They prepare all their food fresh at order, and it makes all the difference! They also serve beer, wine, and champagne.
DragonLand has something for everyone, all on three-plus acres of immaculately kept park land with ample room to stretch out and soak up the rays! DragonLand is handicapped accessible and has an award winning lifeguard staff ready to make your visit a safe one. Zero depth, play / entry area and two water slides that twist and turn you "Dude" the dragon slide with mushroom waterfall geyser play features Sand beach play area with water equipment and extended deck / patio with lounge chairs "Adults only" patio with large turf for sunbathing Reasonably priced cafeteria style concessions Sand beach volleyball courts with changing, shower and locker facilities Heated pool with lighting for night activities Fully handicapped accessible
Nestled adjacent to the beautiful Illinois river and Spindler Marina. On the bank of the picturesque Illinois River, you will find Spindler Campground and Marina in East Peoria open year round. We offer 52 paved sites with electricity and varying combinations of water and sewer hookups and 26 primitive sites also with electricity. Shower and laundry facilities are available to campers along with a shelter, fire rings and playground equipment.
CITY:East Peoria
The Ropp Jersey Cheese processing facility in north Normal is owned and operated by a family of 6th generation McLean County dairy farmers. The facility produces cheese curds as well as artisan cheddars, colbys and other cheeses. The Ropp family opened this facility to help promote agriculture as a vital industry to American life. For tour information, please call or visit the website.
Crossroads Global Handcrafts is a respected outlet for fairly traded handcrafts and food products from around the world including handmade art objects, utilitarian items, textiles, baskets, carvings, jewelry, ceramics, premium coffees, tea and chocolate.
Peoria Players Theatre is the nation's fourth longest consecutively-running community theatre, and the longest in the state of Illinois. They typically perform six shows a year (four musicals, one comedy, and one drama), a special musical in June, Summer Youth Theatre in August, and a holiday production in December. Peoria Players provides culturally inclusive live theathrical entertainment and is a great way to see the pool of talent living in the heartland of Illinois!
Golf Learning Center and Academy
All-weather heated and lighted driving range that recreates golf course hole layouts. Indoor and outdoor practice greens, indoor hitting stations and a 9-hole pitch and putt course.
Sprague's Super Service in Normal
A Tudor revival building constructed in 1931 by William Sprague to house a service station, restaurant and garage, it is the largest of three remaining two-story fuel station buildings on US 66, originally housing a café and service station on the main floor plus two second-floor apartments for the owner and the station attendant.
Port Galena Riverside Inn Bed and Breakfast
A bed and breakfast called Port Galena Inn, the village's first, opened right on the Illinois River's seawall to take advantage of the expansive river views. It features four rooms, including an executive suite, ranging from $59.90 a night to $200 a night for the suite. Each room has its own deck and lounge chairs and guests can literally hear the water lapping on the seawall. Other available amenities include scented sheets, a private chef upon request, a fireplace, a wine package, fresh cut flowers and free fresh baked cookies. Guests also can gather in the kitchen for a cup of specialty coffee. The rooms are Internet accessible and offer cable TV. Since parking is somewhat limited, a courtesy van - even a limo - is available to shuttle guests around the Heights to various eateries or the shops.
CITY:Peoria Heights
Pumpkin Glass Gallery and Studio
Welcome to Pumpkin Glass -- featuring exquisite lampwork glass beads, crystal, handmade jewelry, fused pendants, sterling silver jewelry, natural stone, and bead / jewelry making supplies and classes.
The Community Players Theatre is committed to presenting quality theater at an affordable price. Call for current performances and tickets.
The Hampton Inn Peoria, located East of The River Boat Crossing within walking distance from the Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino, is one of Illinois' best casinos. Explore the Riverfront area from our East Peoria hotel, home to quaint galleries, restaurants, shops, live music and festivals or head downtown for antique and collectible shopping. Catch a game at the EastSide Center or visit during The Festival of Lights for a spectacle like no other. Our East Peoria hotel is also just two miles from the Peoria Civic Center offering convenient and comfortable accommodations for those attending an event at the venue.
CITY:East Peoria
Didley's is a '50s outdoor restaurant with carhops on rollerblades, a playground, an outdoor movie theater, a miniature golf course and a concession stand.
State Farm is Bloomington-Normal's largest employer and the nation's largest insurance company. Tours are offered at the Corporate Building on State Farm Plaza and the historic Fire Building.
Give a gift that will be treasured forever. Beautiful graphite pencil and watercolor portraits created from your favorite photos. Homescapes, portraits and pets. Local watercolor prints and notecards available. Gift certificates available.
Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym
Upper Limits has more than 20,000 square feet of climbing, including routes up to 110 feet tall. Other features include a wave-wall, bi-level cave, and a unique outdoor bouldering area. Upper Limits accommodates all ages and skill levels, offering introductory and advanced classes, parties, group rates, scout programs, and team building exercises. Come visit Upper Limits, one of the largest and tallest gyms in the world!
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Skip to comments.Tea party leader warns Romney: Don't expect us to campaign for you
Posted on 04/13/2012 12:34:31 AM PDT by CaptainKrunch
The leader of the Tea Party Nation organization has a blunt message for likely Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney: Tea partiers will likely vote for you, but dont expect them to get energized and campaign for you.
The tea party is not going to coalesce around Romney, Judson Phillips told The Daily Caller on Thursday. Most of us will vote for Romney, but we will not be out there with signs for him or in his campaign.
Extremely pissed off at the GOPE for pushing O'Romney on us at this point. Seriously thinking of not voting at all for two reasons (both born of rage) 1. Punish the GOPE for pushing another liberal candidate on us, and at an extremely critical time in our nations history, and 2. Punish those stupid white people for voting Obama in to begin with (more than likely sad-sack sympathy votes strickly based on the color of his skin and completely devoid of any regard to the content of his character). These people need to feel the impact of their idiocy by witnessing the destruction of their country and the dismantling of their freedom. Hopefully we can pull the nation back from the precipice after O'dumba's 2nd term and the nitwits will have learned a lesson that will last a generation or two.
Maybe my rage will have dissapated come Nov. 2. Or maybe not. I don't see the point in voting for someone who is the actual architect of the ill-advisable commiecare act that we all hate.
No way in hell will I support or vote for the abortionist, homosexualist, gun grabbing, liberal judge appointing, big government socialist healthcare pushing, mandate loving progressive and compulsive liar, Mitt Romney!!
Mitt. Its time you quit!
Your credibility isnt worth spit.
RINOs, the Establishment, and Democrats all agree,
But in the General Election, to Obama theyll flee.
Against Obama, liberals and moderates know youll lose.
But conservatives, Romney theyll never choose.
Mitt, our loyalty you cant buy.
Back to Massachusetts, youd better fly.
Just like Gerald Ford, Bob Dole, and John McCain,
Nominee Willard Mitt Romney will result in the same.
As a Governor, your record isnt that great.
Out of 50 states, your popularity was number 48.
Your experience, the Establishment types tout.
Defending federal bailouts and FDIC loan forgiveness will find you out.
Democrats and RINOs cower from their liberal wives,
Supporting Romney with nothing but lies.
In 1994 Ted Kennedy showed Willard to be a great bane,
With Mitts Bain, and Bain Capital, Obama will do the same.
Damon Corp, with Romney paid $119 million in a fine.
Yet Willard says, for his leadership, its time.
He claims jobs he can create and taxes he can lower,
47th out of 50 in growth he rates. Can it get any slower?
$740.5 million dollars a year, fees and taxes under Mitt increased.
Will the half-truths and lies from Romney ever cease?
For Liberty and Freedom, we dont need Flakes,
But Romney says Healthcare responsibilities belong to the States.
Conservatives stand for Self-responsibility, Self-accountability, and Self-reliance.
But against these things, Willards actions scream in defiance.
Establishment Republicans thinks Romney can help take back the Senate,
But they know that for President, Mitt can NOT win it.
Like everything the Establishment Republicans try to do,
It leads to failure, and we get the bill, as well as the screw.
In their corruption, little change do they seek,
They dont want our Freedom to peak.
Their craving for power has pushed their bravery,
To ignore our Constitution, and sell us into economical slavery.
So Willard, dont lecture us on the need for patience and compromise.
Romney, be selfless. Conservatism is on the rise.
Choosing the lesser of two evils, isnt what we desire.
You let them rewrite the language. Wheres your fire?
Romney, they accuse us falsely, and you do little.
Wheres your response, or can you only twiddle?
Mitt, you dont have what it takes to lead.
So with you I plead.
Do you really want to go from Obama-care to Romney-care?
With you, this nation will pull out its hair!
Go somewhere and quietly think and sit.
Know your own limitations! Mitt. Its time you quit!
There will be no campaign for Romney on FR!!
How stupid do they think we are? This is nothing but political propaganda BS... Ya just knew the Republican insiders would support another liberal.
The Libs have control of both parties.
I feel your rage.
It's an easy stand to take, as Romney is antithetical to just about every political position that we believe in. But the consequences for this stand shall be severe.
Rebellion is messy business.
Some have failed to realize, the Democrats and Republicans have been riding in the same limo, for many years now.
Another HUGE problem is going to be IF Romney actually wins. If anyone votes for him how do they lobby against his policies from the day he's sworn in?
There can be NO honeymoon! NONE!
As it stands now I am only voting down ticket in the general. Since I am not registered republican I can not vote in the primary.
God Bless Jim, John and the rest for all they are doing to preserve The Republic!
Sure, that democrat strategy works, also. Not new. Although I've never voted for a democrat in a real election, I did vote for Jessie Jackson in the 1984 and 1988 primaries, under the same principle.
If there were ever a time for the emergence of a conservative third party this is that time. It happened with Lincoln. The Lincoln party has abandoned its roots. We need another Lincoln.
come Nov. 6
Nov 2 is when I'm telling lib-dems to vote; WE vote on Nov 6.
Since I live in NY I have the luxury of voting for whomever I want and it really won't matter. I hope Gary Johnson gets the Libertarian nomination and I hope he's stoned at all his public appearances. It would even be better if he would start showing up with one of those Bob Marley hats on. I want the GOPE to know that if I have to choose between Mitt and a guy so high he doesn't even know where he's at, I'll choose the stoner.
Damn Judson needs stronger tea!! He's is mighty weak!! And a fighter he is not. Boston would have thrown him and his 'most of us' overboard, we don't need weak - they are a dime a dozen. A Patriot he is NOT!
"WE" have Newt.
I agree.
Romney voters are pissant AFRAID voters - they live in fear and are GUTLESS. They aren't real American Patriots!
GO NEWT!! Take America back from the evil. Evil wants to stay in our house and he doesn't care if it's with mitt or barry, just a way of assuring himself, either way he's not losing. Stomp on the maggot mitt!
Jim, while I very well understand your dislike for the big RINO, we need to concentrate on saving the country from Marxism/Obamunism.
I do not need to bother with an absentee vote, as I am from Tennessee, and I know that my state will not vote Obumbo, any more then they did for home-boy Gore.
Since you are in California, I guess it is a moot point, but in other states it will be very close and in those states FReepers need to vote, even if for the lesser of two evils.
As I have viewed from ten years abroad, America is sinking very fast, and another four years of the Communist will do her in.
It's not rocket science to know they are the same. Different limos only when campaigning to reign in the 'deceived' and those who succumb to evil easily.
Vote for AMERICA - NEWT'S every cell in his body screams AMERICA!!
I know Gary, and he does not smoke dope and is not a Rastafarian. He just thinks that people have a right to choose their own poison. He was a sober, smart, libertarian-conservative governor who established the standard in my former state for fiscal responsibility. He set a record as a governor who vetoed more spending bills than all the other govs. of NM put together. If he has a fault, it's that he is a lousy golfer, but he is a world class athlete. I am not voting for him; he hasn't a chance in hell, but he is one hell of a fine man
Never consider 'even if the lesser' - that's a give up spirit - NOT an American spirit.
WE HAVE NEWT! $upport him.
As the Grumpy Old Patrician party no longer seems to welcome conservatism as its bedrock for policy making, may I recommend: Virgil Goode /Constitution Party 2012!!
To hell with that b/s. I'm not going to vote for, support or allow to be supported on FR a damned abortionist, homosexualist socialist. Romney, Rove & Co. can KMA!!
NO ROMNEY!! Piss on 'em!!
She is everyone blaming some Republican "establishment?"
It was the Republican voters who chose Romney. No one forced anyone to do anything.
Personally I was for Newt, but Romney won his position fairly and has shown himself to be a good campaigner.
..."Jim, while I very well understand your dislike for the big RINO, we need to concentrate on saving the country from Marxism/Obamunism.
I do not need to bother with an absentee vote, as I am from Tennessee, and I know that my state will not vote Obumbo, any more then they did for home-boy Gore.
Since you are in California, I guess it is a moot point, but in other states it will be very close and in those states FReepers need to vote, even if for the lesser of two evils.
As I have viewed from ten years abroad, America is sinking very fast, and another four years of the Communist will do her in"...
I totally agree with you. If Obama gets another four years , unrestrained, there will be no coming back..At least we know Romney is a citizen of this country. The powers that be will not allow us to vet this President. He, from all indications, does not understand our Constitution and even seems to hate the individual freedom it gives. Looking at the big picture, I just cannot agree with those who believe there is no choice between Obama and Romney..Do not let emotion guide your decision in this election..I would prefer Newt but he will not be the nominee.
She= Why
"Why is everyone blaming..."
B/S!! Romney has no where close to a majority of the Republican voters!! Go to hell RINO pusher!!
Can't you read?!! No effing ROMNEY!! Take your surrender monkey ass elsewhere!!
What are you freak'n nuts? He didn't win anything, money did. He's a POS LIAR and a LIBERAL with the commie media behind him and paid off others for supporting him. It's not rocket science to know that so why don't you?
The kicker for me is the difference not for the next four years, but for the next 40. And that is related to who/what is put in perhaps 3 SCOTUS appointments during the term. The SCOTUS now at 4-4-1 just CANNOT be tipped to the left one inch. Of course, I feel I'm between proverbial Rock/Hard-place, as Rotney shows capability of appointing kagen-like justices here in MA; but a Senate in 'R' control can keep this in check, whereas even an 'R' Senate can not/will not for zer0.
I think the point is he earned more delegates. Let's see who gets the majority of Republican voters now that it is a two-man race.
The point is I'm not going to vote for an abortionist/socialist come hell or high water, so KMA!! Now get the hell off of FR if you're going to try to push that lying bastard!! Get it through your thick skull: NO ROMNEY!! Sheesh!!
He didn't 'earn' anything, he bought it! Stop misrepresenting the liars actions!
He bought ads, print, TV and radio with LYING about NEWT - mitt has NO record of accomplishments of a republican but a LIBERAL!!
Mitt's an evil imposter - the same evil that invades barry. Evil just wants you to pick the color - 'it' doesn't care as they are both useful to him/evil.
Backstabber ROMNEY cheated in 2012, just
as he attacked Gov. Palin's children through surrogates
in 2008.
If Romney is on any ticket, I will work against it,
no matter which party Bishop Backstabber is on.
I'm a Tea Partier. Mitt's not my first, second, or even third choice.
But I'll support him over odumbo. At least he can proce he's an American.
Next for GOP leaders: Stopping Sarah Palin
Screw Romney and the GOP-E he rode in on...
You don't speak for me, Phillips...I will not be voting for the liar and fraudulent sewage that is Mitt Romney. Let the chips fall where they may...
Which is actually not true ~ the Democrats went all the way over to the Stalinist branch of evil a long time ago. They are not riding in the same limo with the Republicans ~ who are, instead, relegated to running along side the limo
The McCain/Palin ticket was up ++4 to 10 pts
in some polls, days prior to Election 2008.
So rather than helping the GOP, Romney and
TeamROMNEY and the RNME (Republican National Media Establishment)
decided to attack Gov. Palin to throw Election2008.
Romney, and the Van der Sloot RNME RINOs for Obama in 2008
Late in October, The American Spectator's The Prowler revealed:
"Former Mitt Romney presidential campaign staffers
have been involved in spreading anti-Palin spin to reporters, seeking to diminish her standing after the election.
'Sarah Palin is a lightweight, she won't be the first, not even the third, person people will think of when it comes to 2012,'
says one former Romney aide
'The only serious candidate ready to challenge to lead the Republican Party is Mitt Romney.
"Some former Romney aides were behind the recent leaks to media, including CNN, that Governor Sarah Palin was a 'diva' and was going off message intentionally."
The Palmetto Scoop reported: "One of the first stories to hit the national airwaves was
the claim of a major internal strife between close McCain aides and the folks handling his running mate Sarah Palin."
"Im told by very good sources that this was indeed the case and that a rift had developed, but it was between Palins people and the staffers brought on from the failed presidential campaign of former Gov. Mitt Romney, not McCain aides."
"The sources said nearly 80 percent of Romneys former staff was absorbed by McCain and these individuals were responsible for what amounts to a premeditated, last-minute sabotage of Palin."
aides loyal to Romney inside the McCain campaign, said The Scoop, reportedly saw
that Palin would be a serious contender for the Republican nomination in 2012 or 2016, which made her a threat to another presidential quest by Romney.
"These staffers are now out trying to finish her off .hoping it would ingratiate themselves with Mitt Romney."
"Who's the Palin Leaker from the McCain Campaign?
National Review Online The publication of a Vanity Fair profile of Sarah Palin
appears to have opened old wounds in the McCain campaign.
... the source of the Diva leak was Nicolle Wallaces husband."
"Peeking Out From the McCain Wreckage: Mitt Romney"
"Someone's got to say it: IS MITT ROMNEY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBAMA'S VICTORY?"
"Vanity: Team Romney Sabotaged Palin and Continuing to Do So?"
"Romney Supporters Trashing Palin"
"Romney advisors sniping at Palin?"
Voting for Romney over Obama is the easy way out, but both paths lead to serfdom. Romney didn't win the primaries fair-and-square as the political pundits would have you believe. In many states, the GOP launched a lot of RNC contribution money (10:1) against conservative candidates disguised as Super PACs. This was never a fair fight! A lot of contributors to the RNC should be very upset with how their money was spent.
When would the GOP machine ever stop pushing their candidate against conservatives? Now is the time to stand your ground, hold firm. The future is not pretty, but we can rebuild after Obama destroys the Federal form of government and power returns to the states by collapse or secession.
With only him and a nut job on the ballot Virginia voters stayed away by the hundreds of thousands.
In fact, we usually have well over 1.5 million primary voters (in a totally open system) and this time we got a small fraction of that.
Romney simply does not attract the party base! If you can't do that you lose!
Same here. My reason for voting will be to move the Stabenow seat to the right.
Romney never behaved like he wanted my vote and in fact called me "insignificant".
Ditto...we don't want this Massachusetts trash in the White House.
Romney is the general who will lead us into an ambush then bargain for his life with ours.
Sorry Mr. Phillips, I will vote for the most conservative candidate. Likely that will be Libertarian or Constitutional party.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
After having gave away two region contests, or so it at least seemed, the Emery High baseball team was more determined than ever this week to not duplicate the result and boy were they successful. On Tuesday, Emery slammed Juab 16-2 behind Colter Moore's pitching and then on Friday, Emery swept a doubleheader over the North Sanpete Hawks. Emery started the day with a 10-0 win with Bolotas doing the pitching for Emery and then won the nightcap 7-4 behind another good job by Moore.
In the game against Juab played at home, Juab scored twice in the top of the first inning as the three, four and five batters all got base hits and then Moore settled in and the Wasps never got another run and in fact never got another base hit in the game.
In Emery's half of the first inning, Gage Bell started things off with a single. Bolotas followed with a single followed by Nevin Jensen and Moore walking and Nathan Mecham and Geren Payne singling. After Kashe Jewkes flew out for the first out of the inning, Nick Stoddard would then double followed by a single from Quinn Montgomery. Back to the top of the lineup would find Bell now hitting a double, Bolotas a single and Jensen a triple. All the runners would score and Emery led 11-2 after the first inning.
Emery added five more runs in the bottom of the second inning. After two Emery batters were out, Stoddard would walk and Montgomery would single. Back at the top again, Bell doubled again, Bolotas got another single and Jensen hit a single. Moore had the last base hit of the inning and as it turned out, of the game. Emery had 15 hits in the game with Bell and Bolotas having three apiece and every Emery batter having at least one.
In the first game of the doubleheader against North Sanpete, Emery was scoreless until the third inning. In that inning, Bell got on base due to an error. Bolotas then followed with a double and Jensen with a single. After Moore got out, Mecham and Payne singled and Jewkes walked. Stoddard was safe on another Hawk error and then Bell singled for Emery's last hit of the inning.
Emery added three more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Moore doubled, Mecham was safe due to another error, and Payne and Stoddard would both single. Emery had nine base hits in this game.
In the second game of the doubleheader, Emery was the visiting team on the scoreboard and I am sure that more than one person driving by was thrown off by the score showing. This was a make up game. Emery batted in the top of the first inning and scored a single run. Jensen walked and would eventually score after Moore got on base due to an error. Mecham and Payne also got on base in the inning but Emery could not score any other runs.
North Sanpete scored twice in the bottom of the inning to take the lead at 2-1. In the top of the second inning, Emery would score three more times to reclaim the lead for good.
Stoddard opened the scoring with a homerun on a 1-0 pitch. After Bell walked, Bolotas added another homerun to score two runners. Emery added two more runs in the top of the sixth inning. Bell singled this time and Bolotas hit another homerun to pick up four RBIs in the game. Jensen scored Emery's last run. Jensen walked, Moore singled and Mecham and Payne walked to force home the run. Emery did play one other game last week as the Uintah Utes came to town. Emery lost that close game 9-8. Stoddard pitched this game. Emery scored once in the first, once in the second, once in the fifth and five times in the sixth inning. Emery finished with nine hits in the game. Bell hit a homerun, Montgomery had a triple and Moore hit a double.
In Emery's lone region game on Friday the Delta Rabbits lost to the Emery Spartans because of a homerun off the bat of Braden Bolotas. In a game that went two extra innings, Emery defeated Delta 1-0 in a pitchers duel.
Ty Church, Delta's pitcher, had a no-hitter going through 8 2/3 innings only to allow the Bolotas hit. Colter Moore, Emery's pitcher, allowed only two singles in the game, one in the seventh inning and one in the ninth inning. Moore only threw 103 pitches in the nine-inning game. Emery defeated Gunnison on Monday in a make-up game for a snow out earlier in the season.
Emery now faces Richfield on the road this Tuesday. Emery has to defeat Richfield to grab a share of the region crown. State play-offs begin Saturday.