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I want to take the time thank all the veterans for their sacrifice in the wars they've fought from World War II to the present wars in the Middle East.  Thank you for your sacrifice.  You're the true heroes in our nation.

A Message to Senator McConnell

McConnell: We'll work with Obama



During last Tuesday's victory, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the statement that they will work with President Obama during the next session of Congress.  McConnell stated they will try to work in areas they agree on.  That all sounds nice but that's not realistic.  The truth is President Obama and soon to be Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid aren't a bit interested in working with the GOP.  They have their agenda and they're going to continue to press on forward with their agenda involving granting amnesty to illegal aliens. 

I'm have a message for you, Senator McConnell.  If you become the Senate Majority Leader in January, it'll be a tragedy.  I can't envision you standing up against President Obama's agenda.  You've proven to be worthless as a minority leader when you could've used an opportunity back in 2009 to launch a filibuster to stop Obamacare in its tracks before the Senate voted on it.  You didn't do that.  When you ran for a sixth term in Kentucky, you made the statement that you want to stop Obamacare, root and branch.  Why don't you prove it?  I don't see you making any inroads to stop Obamacare.  I recognize that the power of the purse belongs to the House, but you as Senate Majority Leader can refuse to support any bill coming from the House that funds Obamacare, along with other spending bills that are extravagant.  Prove me wrong, but I can't see you doing what's necessary to stop the President's agenda.

I'm going to briefly state what Senator McConnell should do in his new role as Senate Majority Leader next year.  (1) In order to be able to work together with the Democrats, you must have common ground when it comes to issues.  In other words, you can't work with the Democrats if they insist on keeping Obamacare legal.  You also can't work together with Democrats if they insist on pushing amnesty for illegals, granted President Obama doesn't sign an executive order granting amnesty to illegals.  (2) The GOP in the Senate must control the agenda.  Voters stated overwhelmingly in the election they don't want the Obama agenda forced on Americans, such as Obamacare, amnesty for illegal aliens, carbon restrictions that cause the price of energy bills to soar, nor reckless spending.  You can't compromise with the Democrats on those issues.  They're unconstitutional and are very unhealthy to the survival of our Republic.  You must control the agenda and refuse to pass nor support any legislation that furthers the President's socialist agenda.  (3) You should push for a bill to mandate a triple-tiered border fence to be built across the southwest from Texas to California.  You can't speak about securing the border if you don't build a border fence to stop illegals from crossing the Mexican-U.S. line.  (4) Any immigrant from Mexico that comes to America who wants to work across the border needs to be issue work permits.  Any immigrant that comes to America and stays for a period of time must become a legal alien and must submit to a thorough background check for diseases.  They should have a thorough background check.  This issue of illegal aliens crossing our border is both a security and health issue. 

(5) The Senate must reject any attempts to legalize amnesty.  (6) The Senate should not support sending more troops to Iraq unless there's a full and absolute commitment to give all the firepower necessary to destroy ISIS.  If war is declared, then give Iraq "shock" and "awe" and leave as soon as the war is won.  Don't lag behind trying to reconstruct or reform Iraq.  It won't work.  (7) Finally, the GOP in the Senate should promote the Keystone Pipeline.  We need to stop relying on foreign oil.  America has enough abundant resources where we don't have to rely on foreign oil to meet our country's energy needs.

These are a few things that need to be accomplished.  If you're not willing to do those things I've must mentioned, then you don't need to become Senate Majority Leader.  We don't need RINO's that go along with Obama's agenda.  If you refuse to stand against Obama's agenda, then you need to resign from the Senate.

The Kumbaya Temptation--Pat Buchanan

The Kumbaya Temptation


Columnist Pat Buchanan

Pat Buchanan was right on the money on what he said about Tuesday's election.  Tuesday's election was a repudiation of President Obama and his policies.  This election doesn't give the mandate for the GOP to "work together" with the Democrats to continue the same old policies that the American people rejected when they voted for Republicans at the polls on Tuesday.  The American people didn't vote to give President Obama the authority to issue an executive order to grant amnesty to millions of illegal aliens.  The American people didn't vote to continue the same strategy in Iraq to supposedly fight ISIS.  I believe the majority of American people prefer we leave Iraq unless we unleash all the firepower and manpower necessary to win this war and the American people don't want a long, protracted war in Iraq.  It was the war in Iraq in 2006 that resulted in both houses of Congress regaining Democratic control in 2007 and it was the current war in fighting the Islamic State which resulted in the Democrats losing the Senate, which is my opinion.  If the GOP doesn't listen, then they'll lose control of Congress again, maybe in 2016 if they're not careful.

Mary Landrieu Blames Racism on Obama's Unpopularity in Louisiana

Mary Landrieu Blames Racism on Obama's Unpopularity in Louisiana



U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA)

WRONG!!!!  The biggest racists are you politicians in Washington, D.C.  I know that the South has not had a good reputation for African Americans in the past, but in today's society I know of no other group of people that are as racists than are the media and the elected elite in Washington.  Your legislation has racial overtones to it.  Your policies in Washington do nothing to help the African American peoples across the nation.  When you're challenged for the legislation you've passed in Congress, you love to engage in racial baiting.  Blame everything on racism.  People that are opposed to Obamacare or Obama's policies are racist.  How twisted that logic is!  Obama's unpopular because of the agenda he's shoved on America, such as Obamacare and the push for amnesty.  You're the problem!

Obama Approves Sending up to 1500 More Troops to Iraq

Obama Approves Sending up to 1500 More Troops to Iraq




If the U.S. military doesn't change its strategy in Iraq, there's no point in sending another 1500 troops to the slaughter.  If the U.S. is going to involve itself in this campaign against ISIS, then it needs to declare war on them and decimate ISIS.  Otherwise, we need to pull our troops out of Iraq. 

The 2014 Mid-Term Election Results

Republicans Claim Senate Majority

Republicans Seize Senate

2014 Senate Election Results

2014 gubernatorial results

McConnell: America Wants us to Look for Areas of Agreement



President Obama's News Coverage Following Midterm Elections



Last night was a huge election night victory for the GOP.  The Republicans regained control of the U.S. Senate for the first time since 2006, which was the last year the GOP held control of the Senate.  The GOP gained control of the House nearly four years ago in 2011.  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell won his sixth term as Senator defeating opponent Alison Lundergan Grimes, the Kentucky Secretary of State.  McConnell is from Kentucky.  He won his first term in 1984 defeating opponent Walter "Dee" Huddleston.  Republicans picked up seats in Arkansas and South Dakota, naming a few.  One Republican, Pat Roberts barely survived in Kansas by holding back the Democratic challenger.  The Senate race in Virginia is still too close to call even though it appears that Democratic incumbent Mark Warner might retain his seat.  The Louisiana Senate race will lead to a runoff in December.  In the Georgia Senate race, David Perdue defeated Democrat Michelle Nunn, daughter of the former famous Senator Sam Nunn.  In the Georgia gubernatorial race, Jason Carter, former president Jimmy Carter's grandson, lost in his attempt to unseat incumbent Nathan Deal, who won his second term last night.

To read more about the election, including the gubernatorial races, click on the above links which gives you extra information about the election.

Mid-Term General Election Day

Today is election day.  I want to encourage the voters to go out to the polls and vote.  In this election there are 33 Senate seats that are up for election, 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 38 gubernatorial elections, and numerous state and local elections across the country.  This is an important election and take time to vote while the polls in your area are open.

The North Carolina Senate Debate

This is the second North Carolina Senate debate between Democrat incumbent Kay Hagan and Republican challenger and Thom Tillis.

Virginia's Final Senate Debate

Virginia's final debate featured candidates U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D),  and Ed Gillespie (R).

The Arkansas Senate Debate

This Arkansas Senate Debate featured candidates Mark Pryor (D), Representative Tom Cotton (R), Nathan LaFrance, and Mark Swaney.