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Posted on 02/10/2012 2:45:04 PM PST by mtrott
Newt gave a great speech today at CPAC! Did anybody else hear it? I thought he did a great job of providing specific policy plans, and how they will restore America to freedom and individual liberty.
What I really liked was that he finally spelled out exactly his economic plan, which is far superior to Romney's or Santorum's. He touched on his 0% tax rate on capital gains, his 12.5% corporate tax, elimination of the death tax, and the optional 15% individual flat tax. If these were adopted, the economy would simply explode.
He also made a strong case for an aggressive energy plan, which would include immediate approval of the Keystone pipeline, drilling in ANWR and other areas, with a specific goal of driving the gasoline price at the pump to $2/gallon.
I also heard Santorum and Romney speak. Romney simply sounded totally unconvincing in his attempt to establish his conservative bona fides. Santorum was OK, but he just does not have any specifics behind which I believe the public can unite behind.
I could live with Santorum if that is the way it goes, but Newt's plans are just far superior.
I watched it and it was superb. I'm really hoping that Newt can gain back some traction.
Andrew Brietbart was really fired up too!
But we need the House and the Senate, too.
I only heard Newt but loved that he includes specifics. I've watched some of his other speeches in recent weeks when I can on CSPAN and I don't really watch the other two but when I do, specifics are sorely lacking.
Gingrich/Santorum would be a great ticket. Two terms for Newt and two terms for Rick and we would be back on the right track.
We can disagree about who should be the nominee, but few can strike up the conservative fire like Newt, and regardless of the election I hope he (and Santorum, Cain, and others in the same regard) become an important part of the government going forward. We really need good conservative voices to help put the message out and walk the talk.
I'd even give Ron Paul a job...as Minister of Downsizing. Let him cut that trillion dollars (military excluded) and then we'll talk about the next trillion!
An exciting REAL CONSERVATIVE ticket would be great!!
How about GINGRICH/WEST?
Did he rip on Obama about this healthcare mandate and his latest supposed dodge to make the insurance company pay instead? I wanted to see at least one candidate speak on that news. Maybe I can catch him on a C-SPAN rerun. I lean Santorum, but Newt is the best verbal shredder of Obama.
Count me in as someone who wants to see Newt get his mojo back. It's tough because now Santorum will be getting a fair share of the oxygen and he earned it. We'll see, as long as Romney loses.
Santorum has his own track.
Georgia Right to Life just endorsed Newt and santorum. Yes, Newt's speech was excellent. NOONE else will do but Newt!
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Newt. Because he knows where the bodies in DC are buried...
and what goes on behind closed doors...
(and lots of other reasons, too)
The speech was good but I want Newt to show more fire, up energy! His list of supporters was very good and he should mention them more...todd palin, ollie north, gov perry, the karate guy, etc etc...
I am listening to it now at cspan.org.
Newt is by far the best candidate. In fact, he is a superb candidate, and I am convinced that he is THE man that this country needs in the White House at this time.
I believe that he is the only one who really has the intellect, the experience, the courage and the heartfelt commitment to (as he says) "change the trajectory of this country." He is a brilliant, speaker and a clear thinker, with a broad and impressive knowledge of virtually all the issues that the next presidency will face.
I have read all the Newt bashing on this site for months, and to me it sounds petty, petulant and on the whole, unconvincing.
I hope and pray that the Republican voters make him the nominee, and that the American voters have the wisdom to put him into the White House in 2012.
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Get hold of a hacker and make him go straight because he knows all the tricks involved.
The same goes for Newt. He knows how to handle all these fools in D.C. He used to be one and knows how to deal with them.
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The FedX, UPS, vs Feds and illegals was SOOOOO funny.
I thought the speech was really good.
It was good!
Would you post the link? I can't get it to come up.
Loved it!
40% of Obama's policies will be repealed by the time he lands in Chicago!
Thanks. I looked for a prior thread, but I didn't find it. I guess I didn't go back far enough.
I also watched Romney, also without specifics. "Yeah, I'm a severe conservative." OK, I was a little taken with that degree of pandering. Romney was totally uninspiring, and hit each conservative button, but without any passion at all. He did not inspire me, and I do not believe he inspired the crowd.
Mr. Newt, however, was very inspiring and received a great deal of support from the crowd. He provided specifics about the economy, jobs, taxes, our Constitution. No doubt, he can certainly give a great speech and I also think he can inspire Republicans to rethink their positions.
What is Sanatorium proposing about gas prices?
I payed $87 to fill up last night.
I guess I am to bike to church in my sweater vest...
Not a problem - but I thought you might enjoy all the comments;)
I prefer Newt/Perry. I think they compliment each other.
Yes! I would probably hauled off in a straight jacket when I went to vote because I would be doing the happy dance the whole time! hahahaha!
I did. It was Newt at his best. He outlined a plan with solutions and know-how. He looked and IS presidential.
... unlike the other two, who spoke earlier.
I just listened to his speech again and it is so inspiring and positive!
The main reason I support Newt, his plan to reform the Courts!
Here's what some members of his Conservative Dream Team are saying about Newt Gingrich:
"I have no question Newt Gingrich has the heart of a conservative reformer, the ability to rally and captivate the conservative movement, the courage to tell those Washington interests to take a hike if its what is in the best interests of the country." -Governor Rick Perry
"It is time for conservatives and Republicans to refocus their attention on the ultimate mission of defeating President Obama. I believe Speaker Gingrich is the bold leader we need to accomplish this mission." -Herman Cain
Newt exemplifies the conservative principles my father championed. Strong national defense, lower taxes and smaller government. -Michael Reagan
We need someone who has the courage and ability to communicate the truth to the American people. Someone who will explain the hard choices that we must make if we are to give our children and grandchildren the same opportunities our forefathers bestowed on us and avoid the fate that other great nations have suffered throughout history. I believe that person is Newt Gingrich. And that is why I strongly support him. -Fred Thompson
"Newt Gingrich presents the best chance for this country to defeat Barack Obama, and he is the only candidate who will lead the country with solutions that strengthen the economy as well as fight back the damage done by the current administration." -Kellyanne Conway
My wife, Gena, and I sincerely believe former Speaker Newt Gingrich is the answer and deserves our endorsement and vote We believe Newts experience, leadership, knowledge, wisdom, faith and even humility to learn from his failures (personal and public) can return America to her glory days. And he is the best man left on the battlefield who is able to outwit, outplay and outlast Obama and his campaign machine. -Chuck Norris
When you consider where we are today, and you think about the good, old days of balanced budgets, entitlement reform, and paying down our National debt, getting tax relief; as a Republican majority, Newt Gingrich was the Speaker, we haven't seen things like that in the last thirteen years. I am looking for somebody that will be willing to do the heavy lifting to get us to where we all want to be as a nation, and I think Newt fits that profile. -Congressman J.C. Watts
Newt Gingrich has the solutions and ideas we need to restore this country to the greatness that it was founded upon, and Im proud to stand with him in this fight. -Iowa House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer
He didn't FINALLY reveal his economic plan, it's always been on his site and he's talked about at just about every speech I've seen of his.
It was a very good speech!!
Newt campaign staff released a creative document to accompany his speech: the handout to CPAC attendees is the chart below comparing Gingrich's stances on personal Social Security accounts, a flat tax, a low corporate tax rate, the elimination of the capital gains tax, and dollar reforms with those of his competitors. Under more of the same were mugshots of Romney, Rick Santorum, and Obama.
I'm NOT a Rubio fan!
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first of all thanks to paulbee to make me think on this with his theory..
ur theory was exactly what i was thinking..
1. thinking about nagato enthrusted his dream to naruto.
2. kishi suddenly mentioning madara going up for rinnegan.
3. i personally hope jiraiya's comment on minato sealing kyubi in naruto..
(i,e) probably minato knew naruto as the genaration of sage 2nd son.
and due to his physical endurability of naruto .,he sealed the kyuubhi.
taking the case of kakashi always been mentioned that he is not able to effectively use sharingan since he is not an uchiha..
madara might also face a similar problem with rinnegan if he gets..
which makes naruto a suitable candidate to use rinnegan..
this is just my speculation(since he may have both the physical attributes and spiritual attributes) from how i mentioned above
4. and i personally feel what itachi entrusted to naruto,
i,e- he gave some powers..
its the spiritual powers of the sages elder son...
5. thus combined all these naruto the bearer of rinnegan
my theory:
minato knowing naruto as the genaration of second son of sage "who possess physical attributes" i,e to hold the kyubi ..and be a jinchuriki
and the power given by itachi to naruto which could be the spiritual attributes of the first son of sage..
thus combine both makes naruto equal to sage and he can effectively hold jyuubi and become to use the rinnegan too.
these are jus my thoughts..
just to add
its proved in manga that many sharingans controlled by danzou using shodaime's arm..
i,e: the physical body of senju controlling the sharingans of uchiha (since both are sennins sons)
which is an added fact...
probably in future regard with naruto it can happen as such is he comes from the senju race or hokage line as madara's says ... he can effectively surely control the eyes of rinnegan..
alas i got a great proof for naruto gonna get rinnegan...
1. nagato belonged to the uzumaki clan....
nagato's rinnegan was activated when he was in a shock state.. when parents was killed..
i say if at all the sage was also from the uzumaki clan..
which means that uzumaki's clan members are capable of activating rinnegan like nagato.. probably the reason for madara to kill uzumaki's.
naruto can now perfect rinnegan either by activating himself or by acquiring it, since we have already seen nagato use it very ease..
uchiha+senju = uzumaki(SO6P) ,,
also the chakra from kyuubhi will play a great helping roll for naruto if he uses it


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I also really enjoy writing note cards from thank you to thinking of you to just dropping in to say hi. I usually keep some note cards available @ my home. It only takes a few minutes to write the note & to mail it. I think a notecard brings joy to the receiver.
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I am so happy to hear that the art of writing letters is not dead. I love writing letters as I find Emails can be so impersonal at times, a bit li,e reading a Telegramme (if you remember them?
I often think it would be nice to have a Penfriend club that we could join and talk to other Cancer Survivors. By Mail, not Email. Just a thought. I have been writing to many people overseas and in Australia for many years and have found it very dstisfying, especially when I get home from Melbourne after my Cancer treatment. Nice to get a letter in the Mail Box.
I have found that it does help and express true feelings for those we love!!! PJO
It is interesting that I am reading this article now. Three months ago I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. At that time friends and family members started to send me spiritual books, dolls and other stuff that was unknown to me before. I did not became obsessed about it but I find out a little bit more about the spiritual body and the places of my cancer. Somehow I became to realize that what I need to do is to express myself to people that are important to me.
I did not know anything else what to do so I took a pen and started writing. The first letter that I wrote was to the guy that I have been loving for 6 years and he did not know about it.
In fact, today I am so happy about it and definitely I am very sure letter-writing is beneficial and sometimes can even change our lives!
I have been handwriting letters all my life. SOmetimes the typing is needed when my muscles seem jittery, but I receive notes and letters back from my friends and family and so am able to re-read and re-enjoy their thoughts and wishes and activities. Do not let it be a "lost art".EVEN A SHORT SHORT NOTE is better than cold e-mail….
Sheryl. During World War II (when I was a little too young to serve in the military) I used to write a letter every day after school to a relative or friend in the service. I always hoped that helped their morale when hearing from home. About 5 years later (when I was in the Korean War) I would get morale boosting mail from some people at home! I guess its true, what goes around comes around!
I love to write letters and have always loved to express myself this way. It's easier for me than face-to-face and everyone says I have a gift for writing. Face-to-face I sometimes feel inept and uncomfortable. I do send some notes by snail mail but mostly by email. The email enables me to correct mistakes before I send it. I find, though, that most of my friends prefer to keep in touch by phone!
Great post. I received cards and notes from people I hardly knew as well as friends and loved "hearing" about all of their "normal" lives - a little escape from my reality. I felt it was so thoughtful for them to take time from their busy day to put something in the mail. I now find myself following these examples and putting a card in the mail to those dealing with health issues as well as their care takers - can't forget what they are going through either.
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There will be a primary election take place in Emery County on June 22. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Early voting starts on June 8 and runs until June 18. The hours are 8:30 a.m. -5 p.m. in the county clerks office , 75 East Main in Castle Dale.
There will be two ballots for the primary election. The Democratic ballot has one race for US House of Representatives, second district between Jim Matheson and Claudia Wright. The Democratic ballot is open to any registered voter.
The Republican ballot has one race: U.S. Senate between Tim Bridgewater and Mike Lee. The Republican primary is a closed primary which means that only registered Republicans can vote this ballot. Any registered voter can change their party affiliation at the polls if they wish to vote the Republican ballot.
There are no county races which need a primary election. In the county races for November, Incumbent County Commissioner Jeff Horrocks faces opponent Edward Geary. In the other county commission race incumbent Gary Kofford is being challenged by JR Nelson. Incumbent Sheriff LaMar Guymon is being challenged by Greg Funk.
The election judges will serve to ensure the elections are run correctly. The election judges for the county include: From Emery: Patrick Sundstrom, Mistie Christiansen and Shonna Petersen; Ferron South-Katherine Singleton, Evelyn Huntsman and Gayle Ewell; Ferron north-Jo Sansevero, Judith Shakespaere and Paula Lucas; Clawson-Barbara Workman, Lisa Jones and Sue Simmons; Orangeville-Dwayne Story, Melanie Thompson and Sandra Oman; Castle Dale west-Tammi Gilson, Dana Montgomery and Marianne Judi; Castle Dale east-Eileen Lofthouse, Lori Rogers and Candace Thomas; Huntington East-Mark Reynolds, Darleen Stephens and Loyette Holdaway; Huntington west-Lisa Brower, Michelle Anderson and Maryella M. Fowler; Cleveland-Evelyn J. Bird, Shirley Huntington and Linda Jensen; Lisa Lofley, Mary Lofley and Shirley Coyne; Green River-Sharon Seely, Charlotte Uptain and Vicki Bayles.


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Mayor Ed Hagerty, Art Giles and Ray Justice each had big wins in the city elections Tuesday.
A referendum to allow liquor stores in Mt. Juliet also passed by a large margin.
Hagerty won with 51 percent of the vote.
"I'm very excited," said Hagerty. "We had a good campaign."
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"I'm very appreciative of the confidence [Mt. Juliet voters] have placed in me," said Hagerty.
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Hagerty received 5,514 votes. Bradshaw was in second with 4,061 (37 percent) and Luffman finished with 1,122 (10 percent).
In the City Commissioner District 1 race, Ray Justice finished with 1,162 votes (53 percent). Michael Gallion had 560 votes (26 percent) and Jonathan Brydalski had 454 votes (21 percent).
In the City Commissioner District 3 race, Art Giles returns to the seat with 1,536 votes (57 percent). Challenger Britt Linville had 1,138 votes (42 percent).
Terry Duncan took the vacant County Commissioner District 2 seat with 874 votes (53 percent). He defeated Richard Moses, who finished with 745 votes (46 percent).
The referendum on whether to allow liquor stores in Mt. Juliet city limits passed by a large margin. It passed 8,277 votes (71 percent) to 3,321 (29 percent).
A charter amendment to allow recall elections also passed easily, 9,494 votes (84 percent) to 1,797 (15 percent).
In the U.S. President race, Wilson County voters chose Mitt Romney with 70 percent at 36,076. President Barack Obama received 14,669 for 28 percent of the vote.
U.S. Senator Bob Corker easily won his seat back. Statewide precincts were not complete by press time, but Corker won Wilson County with 36,959 votes.
Diane Black easily won her U.S. 6th Congressional District seat. In Wilson County, she received 35,623 votes (75 percent.
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It must be spring if the weather is warmer and flowers are starting to push their way above ground. Another sure sign of spring is the annual bull sale at Clyde and Darlene Magnuson's stock barn. Buyers from throughout the region gathered to bid on some prime bulls. Clyde said, "We initially became interested in the Power Genetics company to offer a better market and a future for cattlemen in this area. Power Genetics works to offer buyers a source verified genetically superior market.
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Darlene and Clyde will be attending a training in Texas where they will become certified by the United States Department of Agriculture to source verify cattle and determine country of origin. All cattle are source verified. Clyde stressed how important having source verified cattle is, "All of the cattle have a paper trail which follows them throughout their life. Their papers go with them to the packing plant. The cattle which are source verified are worth more. An electronic tag is attached to the ear of the cattle and their paperwork follows them. The cattle are shipped in semi trucks back to the packing plant. We have four truckloads leaving this week for Nebraska. We have been shipping 100 semi loads a year for the last two years. We have 30 Power Genetic partners in Emery County. We have really had a lot of support. When the producers begin to understand what we're doing they see the benefits. The cattle can lead a healthier life. We have bulls nationwide from Washington State to Florida. This program gives the small producers of Emery County the opportunity to be part of the big market.
"We have sound businessmen with a sound background and they are always looking ahead to the future. Another benefit is you can hedge on the futures market and this adds protection. You can sell your cattle today with a fall delivery date and with a guaranteed price. For instance, with the September 11 terrorist attack, we had producers who had previously sold their cattle and the company honored their contracts. It was the same with the BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) scare that occurred on Dec. 23, 2003. We sent three loads to market and we didn't feel the effects of that scare at all," said Clyde.
Darlene and Clyde are the third leading marketing specialists for Power Genetics in the country. Clyde said, "This is something I dreamed of years ago, to pull together and develop a market and a superior bull and we have been able to do that working with Power Genetics. We sold 9,000 head of cattle out of this area last year and we would like to double that. There are no limits to the opportunities. When the neighbors of the producers we work with see the value of what we're offering then it will grow, one rancher at a time. There isn't a buy-in in the program, you do agree to give Power Genetics the opportunity to bid on the cattle you produce. Most of the people we work with have been very satisfied with the program," said Clyde.
Dean King's annual bull sale in Green River took place on March 12. Bonnie Meyer and Cameron Lyman from Blanding traveled to Green River to pick out a bull. Lyman said, "I am looking for a bull with a low birth weight, with a small head, large scrotum and he has to be black. I look for a smaller bull for my small heifers. Lyman explained that each prospective buyer is given a sheet with all the statistics for each bull. It lists their birth weight, the name of their parents, the bull's current weight or a recent weight, scrotum circumference and whether or not the bull is polled or horned."
Brent and Nadine Peterson from Ephraim were also inspecting bulls this day. Brent said, "I am looking for a bull with a long body length, he has to be a good gainer and I like a bull with a thin front shoulder. This assures easy calving. I want a bull who gains better because we are paid by the pound. There really isn't an exact science to it, but I'll know the bull I want when I see it. I have had really good luck with Dean's bulls, they aren't mean and that's important to me. We sell a lot of our bulls to a feedyard up in Idaho."
Hilda King, the queen of the King cattle operation helped prepare and serve a western lunch to all bull buyers and visitors. Hilda is also famous for her homemade bread and a loaf goes home with each bull buyer. People have been heard to tell Dean, "I don't need a bull this year, but can you send me a loaf of Hilda's bread?" Hilda said, "We are in the 10th year of holding the bull sale, but we have been in the cattle business all of our lives."
Dean said, "I have been working with the Limousin cattle, both bulls and females for the last 20 years; but I've run cattle all of my life. The cattle business has its ups and downs. The Limousin is as good as any cow. They produce lean beef, they are a muscled cow and they show good growth. A Limousin bull will produce a top notch calf. You can put one of these bulls with a mediocre heifer and come out of it with a real good calf. These Limousins don't take second to anybody. They are real feed converters, it will cost twice as much to feed a Holstein for the same gain."
One buyer from Craig, Colo. said, "I pick up two or three bulls each year and have had really good luck with them and Dean will feed the bulls free until the first of May."
Dean said, "This is a private treaty auction with no paid auctioneer, it's a low pressure sale and its worked pretty good. Any bulls that aren't sold, I can sell for meat to a buyer in Denver. We keep bulls for up to five years. If you watch a big bull grow then you get an idea of what the calf will do. Cattle is a tough business to be in but I must enjoy it because I keep doing it. We grow corn and melons for a cash crop and we raise hay. We also have to buy hay. Last year hay was $125 a ton and this year its been $65 a ton delivered. I am also a Vitalix distributor which is a vitamin and protein supplement. We have grazing allotments at the west end of Chimney Rock and the BuckMaster allotment. Last year because of the drought we had to haul a lot of water and there wasn't much feed, so we had to bring the cattle in early.
"We take the cattle to auctions in Salina, Spanish Fork and into Colorado. If you're not using Limousin bulls you're costing us both money," said Dean. Dean and his wife Hilda have nine children and "they are all boys except seven," said Dean.


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Skip to comments.State Department warns Texas AG not to arrest UN-affiliated election observers (list of locations)
Posted on 10/27/2012 5:32:58 AM PDT by markomalley
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has warned a group of UN-affiliated international election observers that they could be subject to criminal prosecution if they breach state laws by being within 100 feet of polling place entrances.
The US State Department issued a warning as well. No, not to the election observers to Texas:
International election observers planning to visit Texas polling places have full immunity from being arrested in the United States, the State Department said when discussing a letter from the Texas Attorney General.
Im not going to get into any kind of hypothetical situations or predict where this is going to go other than to say we have every expectation that this will be worked out and to state the fact, which is that under U.S. law they are eligible for immunities, said State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland. Reporters tried to get her to state explicitly that Texas could not arrest election observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), but Nuland would only reiterate that OSCE observers have full immunity.
Hey, its not like the State Department has anything else to worry about.
The observers will in part be looking for voter fraud and suppression activities by conservative groups. Theyre only monitoring conservatives because nobody on the other side of the political spectrum has been busted in a voter fraud scam since, oh Wednesday.
A list of where the observers will be stationed is here. Because this group is affiliated with the UN, the comptrollers of those listed cities would be wise to prepare to have to unpaid parking tickets on the ledger until the end of time.
Is there any treason against the American
people which the US State Dept will NOT do?
Hey SD, how about issuing a statement on Libya.
A cop can make your life very miserable without arresting you.
The threats to Texas officials by the States AG and the State Dept in Washington beg the response " Or you'll do what?"
As for immunity from arrest? Nonsense, perhaps an immunity from prosecution but ANYBODY can be arrested and detained. The legalities of the arrest can be dealt with later, after the elections in this case and by then we all know nothing will ever come of it.
Ooooooh, Austin. The hotbed of political conservatism in Texas.
Ooooooh, Austin. The hotbed of political conservatism in Texas.
This is part of the islamic takeover of America "2020" Plan. They have highjacked the united nations and are using the access to infiltrate their own into the country. It's time for patriots to wake up!
So the UN is observing in Springfield, Illinois, but Crook County and Rahmabad traditionally, and proudly, boasts of legendary voting fraud, lack of ballot box security studied by the Argonne National Labs Center for Physical Security, dead voters, etc. Yup, the UN is focused like a laser beam on voter fraud. Good job to the blue-pastel-helmeted weenies.
I think the appropriate response to the State Department from Attorney General Abbott is, "Go to hell."
States have rights, the federal "government" does NOT
Here in Texas, the county sheriff has the ultimate law enforcement authority. This includes over federal agents. At least that has always been my understanding. This gives them the right to arrest DPS and local police. This may get interesting.
Another example of zero trying to destroy this country.
Here in Texas, the county sheriff has the ultimate law enforcement authority. This includes over federal agents. At least that has always been my understanding. This gives them the right to arrest DPS and local police. This may get interesting.
Another example of zero trying to destroy this country.
Is there any treason against the American
people which the US State Dept will NOT do?
No, that's why we need more than a change of Presidents. The State Department needs a complete cleansing.
The FedGov can let them in the country, but once they enter any particular state, they fall under the laws of that state. It's none of the Fed's business unless what the state does violates the US constitution.
Then maybe they need to stay IN the 'United States' and keep their ass OUT of Texas.
Our AG is smart enough to know pesky legal things like the 10 Amendment to the US Constitution, the Rule of Exclusion, AND the legal definition of the 'United States', doncha know!
I also noticed the only place they're going to be is the most liberal place in the State. Guess they don't have the 'nads to show up where us gun totin', Bible thumpin' rednecks live.
UN Observers in Texas:
Conny Jensen from Denmark
Melanie Leathers from United Kingdom
Note: Both will be stationed on the Left Coast in Austin, Texas.
Actually , the UN 'observer' in Austin is there to ensure that each individual Democrat voter casts multiple ballots for Lloyd Dogget, Prop 1,Kirk Watson and to Keep Austin Weird.
The State Dept. does not run Texas. Go lie to some Obama-loving media person about Benghazi massacre, Hillary. You're good at that.
That's my understanding of the technicalities, too. If these observers violate Texas law, they can and should be detained until their departure flight begins boarding. I'm sure the Governor will even buy them a one-way ticket to wherever, just to avoid the "charge or release" deadline.
In fact, that would secure another term for Perry like nothing else could.
One can not observe that which is invisible.
The professional and perpetual blatant fraud is hidden under layers and layers of obscuring election bureaucrats. Most of those don't know and certainly don't realize their job is solely to provide an additional layer of fraud obfuscation.
The foreign observers are never able to penetrate the layers and with some trumped up sense of relevance report alll is well.
I hope the Texas AG puts them all in "protective custody" the very minute they arrive...
So as far as I am concerned the state has much right to enforce their rules as the feds do. Secondly, what enforcement agency will bid the SD's rules domestically? AG?, DOJ?.... Good luck with getting that worked out by election time.
If I was them, I think those UN observes probably shouldn't be wearing their pretty teal helmets here in Texas.
To our dear friends at the U. S. Department of State: You might be right about these folks' immunity, but if we here in Texas decide that it is in the best interest of their safety for them to be taken into protective custody, then perhaps you could let us know where you'd like to pick them up on November 7th. Thank you for your cooperation.
Stay thirsty, my friends.
I almost cracked up when I saw that Austin was the only city listed in TX-—the weirdest, most liberal town in the state!
I guess someone doesn't trust the libs......
To boot, 44 invaders will be positioned across the fruited plain to catch any conservative voting fraud. They have to be transported from overseas, housed and fed during their occupation of our sovereign territory. Are we going to see the expense sheets they turn in for reimbursement? Will they see the local sights while they're encamped here? Will they eat at MacDonald's like too many Americans have to resort to now, metaphorically-speaking? Will they be put up at the local el cheapo Don't Tell Motel? We will never know, of course.
In addition, methinks when the designated precinct locations of these international spies are presented in full detail, a hundred-feet-away !!! FREEP !!! beamed at the U.N. usurper ensconced therein would be SOOOO delicious.
I hope one such hostile intruder will be coming to my locale.
These people are not Diplomats. They are not UN employees. I seriously doubt they carry the proper documentation or carry a diplomat passport.
Kinda like "catch an release".
If I see one of these jackwagons at one of my polling places, I'll be the one arrested after breaking their nose. Screw this, it's time for full out revolution.
Don't arrest them or what? That sounds like a challenge.
What's that saying?
The more complicated the plumbing, the easier it it to stop up the drain.
So as far as I am concerned the state has much right to enforce their rules as the feds do.
Exactly! the ironic thing us both federal law AND Chapter VII of the UN Charter (which is what the OSCE operates under) ALL say they have to abide local laws.
Abbott is only holding them to the same standard as any other poll watcher.....but Hillary wants to try to bluff Texas, and they KNOW we don't play that.
IMHO - the huffin' and puffin' coming out of the State Dept. is more to take the heat off Benghazi, because even a legitimate diplomat's immunity will only protect him from prosecution.
In other words, you CAN beat the rap, but you can't beat the RIDE!
Looks like they'll just be in the state capitals. By the time the ballots get to those they will have been laundered pretty good. Here's a few places where observers should go, but feel free to add to the list: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus (OH), Philadelphia, Chicago, West Palm Beach, Miami,... In short, the big cities of the battleground states is where the most fraud will occur.
> States have rights, the federal government does NOT
You're right !
The constitution guarantees the rights of citizens and states and that's it. The federal government has only those authorities not prohibited.
You're incorrect. Rangers and officers of various state attorney's offices have higher law enforcement authority.
Anywhere else in the state other than Austin, they'd be run out on a rail.
These cities are ALL state capitols...those areas usually vote' blue'...why state capitols?
Treasonist Clinton, do the UN observers enjoy the same immunity that you and your boss afforded Al Qaeda?
Imho, they are not here to prevent fraud. They are stationed at capitols, because state capitols will make better international news talking points. Here's my hypothesis. Let's say the reelection of the communist in chief is rigged to happen no matter how badly he's doing in the polls. To maintain control over a "restless" US population "unhappy" with the "unexpected" results, "strong action," possibly requiring international assistance (and PR), may be necessary, but at least we will "know" that election fraud didn't happen, because the UN observers will tell us so. Its already in the script. The last thing these guys want is to actually see fraud. Imho. Suggests a possible counter strategy, doesn't it?
My achin' ass they do! Besides, they may have "immunity" from the police and authorities, but that won't save them from We the People. And I'd hate to face an angry Texas mob ...
I hadn't paid any attention to that........
That's interesting.......
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It was with surprise that Emery County residents learned that Millsite State Park was on the closure list for cutbacks in state parks. Huntington, Millsite and Scofield Park Manager Ron Taylor said, "There is a story behind the whole deal. Since the beginning of the last fiscal year in July 2001 early predictions were that the financial status of the state would be bad. At the request of the agency several budget reductions were taking place on-going throughout the year.
"The state parks met multiple times to meet the governor's budget requirements. We were asked statewide to come up with $400,000 in reductions. We were hit with another $1 million which was internally adjusted. These reductions had been requested and met before the legislature came into session. We had gone along with the need to tighten our belts and had done those things.
"We consolidated Scofield with Huntington and Millsite State Park. When the boating ranger at Scofield retired he was not replaced. This was a savings of $40,000 per year. Other parks such as Flaming Gorge did the same thing; employees were not replaced to meet the governor's request.
"The legislature said that state parks will reduce their ongoing budget by $500,000 by closing parks. This didn't give state parks an option. So they are following that mandate by closing parks. I don't know what the legislature was thinking. It's a hard thing to close parks. The region managers and the State Park Board all got together to decide which parks to close to save $500,000.
"Two years ago state parks asked the governor and the legislature for $10 million to bring parks up to code. We were given half of that $5 million to do that. And now they want us to close parks. After much discussion they chose six parks to be eliminated. Otter Creek-Piute, Minersville, Fort Buenaventura in Ogden, Pineview-elimination of the boating ranger, Millsite and Jordan River are on the hit list.
"It took $30,000 to run Millsite in the year 2001. Revenues from park camping fees raised $13,000 in funding. This means a saving to the state parks of between $17,000 to $20,000 per year if Millsite is closed," said Taylor.
Millsite State Park has operated with a manager who visited the park on a daily basis. They have one seasonal employee and a green thumb volunteer who is paid by the federal government and two-four camphosts each season. The only savings to the state parks will be in the elimination of the seasonal worker position. The other positions were volunteer. The park manager will remain with his duties including Huntington and Scofield. The city would not be able to operate the park as cheaply as the state parks has done. If the city cannot take over the park then it will revert back to Bureau of Land Management because it is on BLM land.
Millsite State Park will need the support of the people in the area to be saved. Creative financing will need to be addressed to show the state parks that Millsite can be operated with minimal expense from them. It's not worth closing for a savings of $20,000 per year. The citizens of the county are needed to show up and support the park. They need to let the state parks know that they are willing to pay fees. Improvements have been seen at Millsite and the people can see they are getting something for their investment in the park. The beauty of a state park is that the money stays at that park to make it better.
The people of Emery County will lose a great place to play if state parks pulls out of Millsite. Emery County does not have a lot of developed, protected, maintained play areas. If they lose this one it will be tragic for everyone. The worry is if people do not have areas to recreate in they will find them, this type of recreation sometimes causes trouble and closes recreational opportunities for everyone. New developments should be planned and closing Millsite should not be an option.
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It seems like many people hope and sometimes even count on their 'luck' to get them through. These are the types of folks who are lucky at everything from games to love and they look forward to the each gamble as it comes their way.
Then there are others who feel like if it weren't for bad luck they would have no luck at all. They avoid taking gambles like the plague and are certain that either they will not win or that even the teams or individuals they root for will certainly lose.
I have even heard people make the claim that they would rather be lucky than good. I am sure you have heard it at some point too when you witness someone make an incredible golf shot, get a promotion or new job, and maybe even when they close a big deal or gain a new customer.
For me, I would rather be lucky and good not just one or the other. Why settle for one when we can have both. I am a believer in another often quoted statement, "It seems the harder I work, the luckier I get." Putting in the extra effort while we learn and practice new skills will always lead to greater results. Not sometimes, but all of the time. Even if the progress is small at first, hard work, applied skills, and adequate rehearsal will always yield some type of improvement.
The student who goes from a "D" or a "C" to a "B" in a class may have been a little lucky on a multiple choice question, but to move up a grade or two didn't come from a few lucky guesses, it most likely came from a little more focus and sustained study time than ever before, and maybe even some coaching or tutoring from a teacher or friend.
The sales person who closed a big deal may have been in the right place at the right time, but more than likely they planned and prepared a prospecting strategy, took the time to build and nurture a relationship, used solid questioning, presentation, and negotiating skills, and finally had the confidence to ask for the business in a professional manner. Was there a little luck involved or was developing and practicing a sales skill a bigger determining factor of success?
Did a parent have a lucky day and come home one afternoon to find their child in an unusually better than good mood or did that parent realize that they may have caused a breakdown in communication and the relationship between themselves and their child and sought counseling and practiced skills to becoming a better mom or dad? As a parent I am not sure I would want to gamble on luck alone.
Why settle for one or the other? Why place all of our eggs in the 'luck' basket? Imagine how much more we could accomplish if we coupled our good luck with skills and practice. And if we find ourselves in the 'If it weren't for bad luck I would have no luck" group, we can easily take back control of our luck or destiny by honing our skills, developing the right attitude, and practicing our craft. This places 'us' in control, not our luck.
Again, it's a funny thing about luck, the harder I work the luckier I get.
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In case you missed it, I wrote a piece for CNN GeekOut titled "Booth Babes Need Not Apply." In it was a case built against "fake geeks" who are female, who are infiltrating comic conventions and geekdom in general because they enjoy the attention they garner being a female in the company of predominantly male geeks who are traditionally awkward around women.
This is a followup to that piece, intended to address some points made by people across the internet, and issue two apologies. CNN themselves did a roundup of opinions on the piece. Feel free to read that first. I would also like to point anyone who feels I'm a misogynist to my opinions on Daniel Tosh's rape joke, beauty magazine culture and misogyny itself.
First, the apologies
Before I even get started, I need to publicly apologize to the Frag Dolls. I included them in a category of "not real geeks." The reason I did this was not because I don't know who they are. I've been aware of the Frag Dolls since either 2005(ish), when they received tons of negative attention for the mere fact that they exist on Something Awful and Fark. At that time, my feelings were "Wow, that's fantastic -- girls who like games, gathering together so they can play without fear of being attacked by boys just for wanting to play." And very very quickly, they were gaining attention for being "pretty" from boys in the gaming community more than they were being set up as elite female gamers.
Their marketing reflected this. There are lots of portrait shots and focus on the "female" aspect of "female gamer" -- and that's fine.
My issue comes from the fact that gaming is hardly the domain of geeks these days. It's the highest grossing entertainment medium in the world. People line up around the block for every Call of Duty and Madden release. Frat Boys play HALO. Hunters, fishers and gym jocks play games. I wouldn't categorize the majority of them as geeks. They're just gamers. They're the same as moviegoers and book readers.
To me, being a "girl gamer" is the same as being a "girl moviegoer" or a "girl reader" -- who cares? And their femininity and attractiveness are being used to position them for roles in the geek community merely for the fact that they play video games. Yes, they're extremely good at games. But being a hardcore gamer, to me, is not particularly geeky. For example, my wife will beat you in Tekken. I know this, because I will beat you in Tekken, and my wife beats me routinely -- and I'm fucking GOOD. She also likes Wii Bowling and Super Mario Wii. She is NOT a geek. Not even slightly.
To me, gaming is not geeky. Geeks play games, yes. But gaming itself? Not geeky.
I am clearly wrong on this.
There was a MASSIVE backlash about my inclusion of the Frag Dolls in the non-geeky category. I had many, many conversations about this with many, many people, and the vast majority said that, while they saw my point on gaming being mass entertainment, there's absolutely a geek quotient to being a hardcore gamer in and of itself. They don't need to play RPGs, fantasy, sci-fi or other geeky categories of games.
It's the same as arguments I've had about Golf or NASCAR being a sport. Just because my subjective opinion and biases don't agree with the point doesn't mean it isn't a point. Gaming, in and of itself, may not be geeky, but the level of commitment it takes to be a hardcore or pro gamer -- even if it's a game that is popular with non-geeks.
For this, I absolutely apologize. It was my viewpoint on an activity, and that viewpoint disagrees with the vast majority of other peoples' opinions. Because of that, I diminished the geekiness of a group of truly geeky girls. And I apologize.
The second apology I will make is to everyone who didn't get that "Booth Babe" is a pejorative used at conventions to describe any guy or girl who doesn't actually care about the industry, the fiction, the fandom or the culture -- they're just there to get attention or a paycheck. I should have been clearer there.
Those two things, could I do the piece over again, would be changed and fixed. And with that said, those are the only apologies I am making.
A breakdown on opinions on the piece
In reading through Twitter, Google News alerts, the comments on CNN and forums and sites that carried the article, opinion seems to be nearly half and half for and against. In both categories, the feedback seems to be nearly 50% women and 50% men. It's fairly evenly split.
From the emails and Facebook opinions I received, these stats change drastically. I received only two negative emails out of 400+ emails from 67% females and 33% males. I think that email tend to be biased, though. Email is usually only sent by people who are either very happy or very angry with things I've written.
But it does tell an interesting tale that of the two emails I received with negative opinions on my article, both did say "I see where you're coming from" and neither were from women. In fact, EVERY SINGLE EMAIL I got from females responding to my article said, in some form or fashion, "Thank you for saying this." They go on to explain that, when women complain about the phenomenon of fake geek girls showing up to conventions for attention, they're accused of being "bitches" or "jealous" or "Ugly Bettys" and that it was refreshing to hear a male call it out.
I was very glad to see that very large number of female readers saw the point of the article: That these poachers and fake geek girls actually demean advancements in the geek culture where women are concerned. They actually hurt the legitimacy of females in geekdom because they're subjugating themselves. They play directly into the hands of the 13 year old male mentality of "OOOH BOOBS!" It's gross and sad. Personally, I look forward to the day that people don't even talk about the fact that a geek can be a girl, because it's long past relevant what gender you are when it comes to the things you like.
For the record: I feel the same way about men who poach women. My wife is a marathoner (and I've even run one myself, and OH MY GOD I'll never do that again). She participates in lots of female-specific events, like Iron Girl and the Nike Women's Marathon. There are men who attend the expos and conferences for these events specifically to hit on women. I feel the same way about them. They're gross.
Engaging in dialog
I tried my best on Twitter to respond to most people, especially those with dissenting or angry opinions. I don't believe in hiding behind my keyboard. I didn't write the piece just to take swipes at people and then slink away.
Last night, I was invited to join MrsViolence and LethalxPrincess on a live Q/A to discuss the article. They were angry and offended, and I wanted to engage in dialog to find out why. It was very uplifting to engage in such a respectful and thorough dialog. I wanted to find out what it was they took offense to, mostly because their critique didn't fall into "YOU JUST HATE WOMEN!" or "LOL U CAN'T GET LAID" types of dislike, and their feelings were in stark contrast to the support I was receiving from other women.
It was a fantastic experience, and I'm very thankful we had the chance to talk and give the topic due attention in front of hundreds of viewers. There was no name calling, there were no wars. We had points and opinions, and we articulated them respectfully. They made me aware of the fact that they were with me all the way up to a certain point in the article (for some, it was the "Booth Babes" overgeneralization and for others, it was calling out the Frag Dolls).
I ALWAYS want to find out what it is people disagree with, when in fact they're disagreeing and not just lobbing random internet insults or trolling. I care a tremendous amount about communicating what it is I'm trying to say. I don't expect (or even want) people to always agree with me, but when they disagree, I like to know why -- if for no other reason than I feel it's always a healthy exercise to discuss and converse. But when I can see that there's an issue with what I wrote being poorly communicated or flat out wrong, I want and need to know those things.
Some responses to paraphrased types of rebuttal I received yesterday
I'm going to lump together types of responses I received yesterday and respond to them in kind:
"I can't see why women would spend hundreds of dollars on costumes to wear to conventions just for attention."
People spend hundreds of dollars on costumes every year for Halloween, Prom, cotillions, graduation and other events. Those that enter costume competitions can spend into the thousands. The same thing happens at comic, sci-fi, fantasy and gaming conventions, especially those with costume contests.
There's an argument to be made that people who pay that much attention to their costuming and cosplay are geeks simply for the passion they exude, and I can't argue. Being a costuming geek is being a geek.
And then, there's conventions like Dragon*Con, where the Mariott in Atlanta is packed to the gills with scantly-clad women standing around the convention for photo ops, who may not even be dressed as an actual character. Some of them don't even have badges for the convention -- they're just there for the freakshow. I've personally seen this at NYCC, C2E2, WonderCon, Otakon, and other conventions. You don't have to see why, and you don't have to believe it. It happens. I'm not making this up.
"Who are YOU to..."
I'm me. I'm one of 300,000,000 people living in America, and one of ~7,000,000,000 people on this planet. You can feel free to pay my opinion all the due credit it deserves, which is one person's opinion. I'm no gatekeeper for geek culture. I have no test to administer to judge who is truly geeky. I only have my opinion on the whole thing. I voiced it. If you don't agree with it, you can nullify it by simply not caring.
"You're a mysognist / You hate women / You're a bully / You're a geek who can't get laid (so on and so forth)"
You didn't read the article. Or if you did, you took something out of context and chose to aggrandize it to the point of absurdity. Criticizing a certain type of woman on a certain type of behavior is not hating women, marginalizing women, "slut shaming" or otherwise holding the gender back. It's calling out a type of behavior exhibited by a type of person of a specific gender. I can't help that my being right about what's happening touches on something you're sensitive about.
"What if a pretty girl who isn't a geek wants to come to a convention to see what it's all about?"
GOOD. That's what conventions are for. Gender and subjective measures of attractiveness are irrelevant.
"The Six of Nine thing / ranking women's attractiveness is disgusting."
Eh. It was a Star Trek reference, specifically about Jeri Ryan who knew nothing at all about Star Trek before taking the role as 7 of 9 in Voyager. She's pretty, she took a very geeky role, and now is a geek celeb -- and she's not particularly interested in the culture.
We all judge people, ESPECIALLY on attractiveness. To pretend you're above it is disingenuous at best. We are all predisposed to do two things: find food and fuck. It's biological. The only possible exception to this is Morrissey, who claims to be asexual. You find people attractive. You find some people more attractive than others. If you are 100% honest with yourself, you'll admit that you've thought one person was more or less attractive than another.
Ranking on a scale is simply putting this into words. It was done on purpose. It is not misogynistic, any more than it's feminist when women do it. It is not debasing. It's definitely unpopular. But it was a fantastic play on a Star Trek reference.
Everything else was covered in my article. With the exception of the apology I owed the Frag Dolls and the fact that I wish I'd explained the pejorative "Booth Babe" a little more clearly, I stand by what I wrote.


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It's must-win time for the Blues as they face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday, with the hosts hopeful of putting off-field drama to one side.
Coach John Plumtree's premature departure from the Sharks set-up has stolen the headlines in recent days, with the Kiwi paying the price for a poor season as new CEO John Smit wasted no time in making decisive decisions.
It's on the field that Smit – and many ailing Sharks fans – will be hoping to see real change though, with last year's finalists blowing lukewarm and cold thus far this season.
The Sharks' injury list is at last decreasing to a manageable level and they'll need the likes of Bismarck du Plessis, Butch James, Louis Ludik and Cobus Reinach to come out with all guns blazing on their return from injury.
The experience of James at inside centre will be vital for the home side, with stand-in coaches Grant Bashford and Hugh Reece-Edwards desperately needing someone to put their hand up in a leadership capacity that Keegan Daniel has thus far failed to assert himself in this season.
It may be the presence of the bulldozing James inside of him that finally sees Pat Lambie hit his straps after a solid campaign that has yet to really reached the heights many would have hoped.
Unfortunately, it is perhaps an indictment of the predicament that the Sharks find themselves in that a 34-year-old fly-half, wearing the number 12 jersey, who is passed his best is being considered as a catalyst for positive change.
Despite this, when in the mood the Sharks can run the ball with great gusto and one hopes that they'll so when the Blues arrive, as the prospect of the two sides running it from end to end is certainly a tantalizing one.
Indeed, the Blues will certainly be looking to not only grab a win but also a four-try bonus point as they look to keep their play-off hopes alive. With the Chiefs out of sight at the top of the New Zealand conference, the Blues are hoping to grab one of the three wildcard spots on offer.
Sir John Kirwan's troops suffered a fate only the Sharks have known this season when they lost to the Highlanders last time out and they'll need to bounce back strongly. Surprisingly the Blues have a poor record against the Sharks, having lost their last eight matches against the men from Durban. Making it nine matches without a win will surely end the Blues' season.
All Blacks Rene Ranger and Keven Mealamu will start from the bench after only arriving in South Africa days after the rest of the squad due to international commitments. Despite this, the Blues still possess a strong looking XV and will most certainly provide some defensive headaches for the Sharks. In fact, the introduction of a player like Ranger when the game has broken up a bit could prove pivotal.
With 35 tries to their name this season, the Blues certainly haven't had any trouble notching up four pointers, but they've also shipped a fair few. It's in defence that they'll need to up their game on Saturday as they can't rely on their ability to shred defences alone to win games.
Prediction: Both teams need the win and if the Sharks class of 2013 are going to prove they're not to be relegated to the ranks of a poor vintage, they'll have to produce a big performance and they will. Sharks by five.
The Sharks: 15 Riaan Viljoen, 14 Odwa Ndungane, 13 Louis Ludick, 12 Butch James, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Pat Lambie, 9 Charl McLeod, 8 Keegan Daniel (c), 7 Willem Alberts, 6 Marcell Coetzee, 5 Franco van der Merwe, 4 Edwin Hewitt, 3 Jannie du Plessis, 2 Kyle Cooper, 1 Tendai Mtawarira
Replacements: 16 Bismarck du Plessis, 17 Danie Mienie/Wiehahn Herbst, 18 Jandre Marais, 19 Jean Deysel, 20 Jacques Botes, 21 Cobus Reinach, 22 Jaco van Tonder
Blues: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Frank Halai, 13 Jackson Willison, 12 Francis Saili, 11 George Moala, 10 Chris Noakes, 9 Piri Weepu, 8 Peter Saili, 7 Luke Braid, 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Ali Williams (c), 4 Anthony Boric, 3 Angus Ta'avao, 2 James Parsons, 1 Tim Perry.
Replacements: 16 Keven Mealamu, 17 Ofa Tu'ungafasi, 18 Kane Barrett / Culum Retallick, 19 Brendon O'Connor, 20 Jamison Gibson-Park, 21 Baden Kerr, 22 Rene Ranger.
Date: Saturday, June 29
Kick-off: 14:50 (12:50 GMT)
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