Maddie's Musings: January 2006

Friday, January 27, 2006

Yodeling a filibuster from Switzerland

John Kerry calls for a filibuster from Switzerland.

"In a speech on the Senate floor, Byrd, the longest-serving Democrat in the Senate, said he refused "simply to toe the party line when it comes to Supreme Court justices."

"My considered judgment ... leads me to believe [Alito] to be an honorable man, a man who loves his country, loves his Constitution and a man who will give of his best," said Byrd, who faces re-election in November. "Can we really ask for more?""(CNN)

John Kerry's call for a filibuster is also supported by Ted Kennedy.

Prediction: The Democrats who are acting to gain support of the extreme left groups, will find themselves supported by an abusive minority who will turn on them whenever they make a decision that they don't support. Apparently these Senators who let the extreme left make and influence their politics; show weakness of character and fear of their own decisions. These loud and abrasive minority groups will be the downfall of the Democratic party.

The Democratic Party has been hijacked by a bunch of kooks who hang out on the Democratic Underground and the Daily Kos blogs- who have continually used hate speech, hate acts, and obstructionism to attempt to derail the Republican agenda. These acts continually hurt America and not the Repbulican Party. I encourage all to visit these two sites, but beware, there is quite a bit of foul language on these sites. These 2 blogs will give you an idea who is influencing Senators like John Kerry.

"Earlier Thursday, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, who is in charge of rounding up his colleagues for key votes, also played down the possibility of a filibuster, though he said no decision had been made.
"One of the first responsibilities of someone in Congress is to learn how to count," the Illinois Democrat said. "Having made a count, I have come to the conclusion it is highly unlikely that a filibuster would succeed"(CNN)

“To even suggest a filibuster against a nominee as qualified as Judge Alito reflects a philosophy so out of touch that it’s bordering on reckless. The judicial confirmation process, particularly one for the nation’s highest court, should be insulated from such thoughtless bomb throwing in an effort to remain relevant. One can't help but wonder if the consummate candidate was for Judge Alito, before he was against him.”
-Tracey Schmitt, RNC Press Secretary

Thursday, January 26, 2006

Okay Time for some Fun!

I'm Back

Wow, it was sure nice to turn off the tv, stop buying newspapers, and unplug The computer. I've been taking classes in Hot Yoga. This is pracicing bikram yoga in a 120 degree room. I must say that it was refreshing, and I feel more centered. I was totally burned out. The ignorance of the left was continually feeding me a feeling of total frustration. I have taken the time and rest to put the Left in the proper perspective. I know can control my feelings of frustration :), and am ready to return. I know that will make some happy and others NOT!

I will be managing my political time so it does not consume my life. We all need to breathe, take long walks, discover our bodies, feelings, and take in the good energy of the world and expel the bad.

I know now, that raging, yelling people of the left contribute to my bad energy - so these are the people that I will keep at a distance in my life. I will surround myself with those who believe as I do, don't need to swear and call people names, and those who can talk in a quiet voice.

I've been out of touch with the news, so it will take me a week or so, to read up on what I've missed - to try and figure out how I feel. LOL (Does that make sense?)

Anyway, I'm fine, refreshed and almost ready to step back into the political scene.

Sunday, January 01, 2006

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

THE SANDS OF CHRISTMAS
by Michael Marks

I had no Christmas spirit when I breathed a weary sigh,And looked across the table where the bills were piled too high.The laundry wasn't finished and the car I had to fix,My stocks were down another point, the Chargers lost by six.And so with only minutes till my son got home from schoolI gave up on the drudgery and grabbed a wooden stool.
The burdens that I carried were about all I could take,And so I flipped the TV on to catch a little break.I came upon a desert scene in shades of tan and rust,No snowflakes hung upon the wind, just clouds of swirling dust.And where the reindeer should have stood before a laden sleigh,Eight Humvees ran a column right behind an M1A.A group of boys walked past the tank, not one was past his teensTheir eyes were hard as polished flint, their faces drawn and lean.They walked the street in armor with their rifles shouldered tight,Their dearest wish for Christmas! , just to have a silent night.Other soldiers gathered, hunkered down against the wind,To share a scrap of mail and dreams of going home again
.There wasn't much at all to put their lonely hearts at ease,They had no Christmas turkey, just a pack of MREs.They didn't have a garland or a stocking I could see,They didn't need an ornament--they lacked a Christmas tree.They didn't have a present even though it was tradition,The only boxes I could see were labeled "ammunition."I felt a little tug and found my son now by my side,He asked me what it was I feared, and why it was I cried.

I swept him up into my arms and held him oh so near
And kissed him on the forehead as I whispered in his ear."There's nothing wrong, my little son, for safe we sleep tonightOur heroes stand on foreign land to give us all the right,To worry on the things in life that mean nothing at all,Instead of wondering if we will be the next to fall."He looked at me as children do and said, "It's always right,To thank the ones who help us and perhaps that we should write."And so we pushed aside the bills and sat to draft a note,To thank the many far from home and this is what we wrote:"God bless you all and keep you safe and speed your way back home.Remember that we love you so, and that you're not alone.The gift you give you share with all, a present every day,You give the gift of liberty and that we can't repay."

Michael Marks: "I freely submit this poem for reprint without reservation--this is an open and grateful tribute to the men and women who serve every day to keep our nation

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