The Embedded Conservative

Freedom

2009-05-19T19:48:00.000-07:00

What does it really mean?
When I read the Declaration of Independance or the Constitution, it becomes clear what the definition should be. What we have in this country is something that no other country in the world has, no matter how democratic they claim to be. What men and women have fought for for over 200 years shouldn't be something that we should be so willing to give up on a whim for our "safety's" sake. It should be something that we should all defend for all the people who have sacrificed for it and for our children and grandchildren. What kind of society are we handing them if we flippantly give up our liberty?

I've scratched my head more than once since the election of Barack Obama. How could so many people be willing to submit to his style of leadership? I wonder if it's fear. Fear of freedom. If we take hold of it ourselves what does that mean? It means taking responsibility for our own lives, our own decisions, mistakes, and triumphs. That scares the crap out of too many people, I'm afraid. It's easier, of course to pass that on to anyone else, even the government. Well, what has the gov't done right? Can anyone think of one thing that the gov't has done right? I certainly can't think of anything. And I mean NOTHING. Everything they touch turns into a pile of waste.

So-what do we need now? We need to consider what it means to each of us, individually.

To me it means I'm free to:
Teach my children in a way that I see fit without any interference
Dress the way I want
Be fat or thin
Eat whatever I want (transfats and all)
Talk to anyone I want without fear of who might be listening (no one should be by the way)
Never submit to any testing that interferes with my privacy
Own any and as many firearms as I darn well please
To choose my own healthcare, my own doctors, and not have any beaurcrats choosing what I need.
To be able to say or print anything without fear of being attacked, verbally or otherwise.
To be proud to be an American and not be so ashamed that I have to apologize for it to anyone, not even foreign dignitaries or countries that have the potential to attack the US.
And most important to have, be proud of, and share my faith anywhere with anyone without fear of reproach of oppression.

God, in his sovereignty, put me here. He also inspired me to study and appreciate our history. When I read history, it's not just a bunch of dead guys, old documents and dates. It's alive and breathing. I have a running timeline in my head that is always expanding. What people did in the past to make this country what it is means something to me and it should mean something to everybody. History isn't taught in schools anymore and it's a damn shame. Young people today have no real appreciation for what's been done for them. They are brainwashed to believe that we should be ashamed of what has happened here. America isn't perfect. There have been plenty of mistakes. But we what we have accomplished is so much more than anyone could have ever imagined. Not even the Founding Fathers could have dreamt of such a country.

I'm not speaking here as a Republican, Democrat, or any political persausion. Just a simple, stay at home wife and mom who is increasingly disgusted by what I see going on around me. My kids will have an idea of what a privilige to live here and what it means to fight for what's right. They believe that anyone who wears a uniform, policeman, fireman, military, doctors, nurses, security officers, is a hero. Anyone who will stand up, without fear, to say what needs to be said should be admired and revered.

It only takes one person to change the course of history and start a revolution. Paul the Apostale, Martin Luther, Christopher Colombus, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, General Patton, Harry Truman. Ronald Reagan, Magaret Thatcher, the list goes on. Someone has to stand up and start a revolution in this country. It's time for another one or we will see our freedoms stamped down as they haven't been for many years.

The Tea Parties were a start but there has to be more to it than that. We need a real leader. My question is who will step up to the plate? Who is willing to take a chance and say that America is still the greatest country on earth?

There's someone out there. I just know it.

Recall Nanci Now!

2007-04-04T09:55:00.000-07:00

I thought Nanci Pelosi was insane when she threatened to tattle on Vice President Cheney. Apparently her insanity had not come to fruition. Just how much good will it do for her to trapse around Syria and other radical Islamic countries touting "peace"? Absolutley none. Brace yourselves-I'm about to say something that is very un-PC and would upset the Euroweenies: Radical Islam is evil. I'm not going to beat around the bush about it. Her trip over there is only making us look weaker. And we don't need that right now. Oh sure, they are making a big show and probably making her feel like a rock star. But let's face it folks, women are treated as half human in these countries. If she actually lived there, she'd only live as long as she was useful to them. Then, off with her head. Or stoning. I guess that's the prefered method of getting rid of female rifraf. She's pandering to the hate America crowd with this trip. Also giving the liberal media and people like Rosie O'Donnell more ammunition. "See? The leader of Syria is a nice young man. He doesn't want to hurt anyone." Meanwhile he's openly funding terrorism and killing Americans and Jews.

Nanci's trip benefits no one. Absolutely no one. If her goal is to make us look like France (gag!) she's probably succeeding. But I don't want to be French or German for that matter.

The only thing these people understand is force and aggression. The only thing that will pull them in line is if we make them afraid of us. They just won't respect anything else.

I wish there was a way to recall Nanci Pelosi. But the media is eating this up and they're in love with her. So she's touted as a hero.

Meanwhile, the real heroes of this struggle, our soldiers, are painted as dangerously agressive. And thanks to Ms. Pelosi and her cronies may not get the funds they need to survive let alone continue the good fight.

I happen to think that's treasonous. But hey what do I know? I'm only a humble voter.

Save the Earth..Where's the Beef?

2007-03-07T10:32:00.000-08:00

This story is from Drudge:
http://www.drudgereport.com/flash2.htm

Of course the folks at PETA have it all backwards. Let's play connect the dots, shall we? The Kyoto treat was aimed at reducing CO2 emisions. A major contributor to CO2 is methane. Cows are major methane contributors via flatulence. It's also well known that if humans consume cows, sheep, and other ruminent animals we produce less flatulence. So how exactly are we helping to save the Earth if we take on a vegetarian lifestyle? The more veggies we eat the more, ahem, flatulence we produce and therefore more methane. I know this one for a fact. I have been on a high protein, low carb diet for 3 or 4 years and have had much less in the way of tummy trouble.

You want to save the Earth? Have a hamburger. Heck, go ahead and eat some chicken, lamb, pork, and even some wildebeest if you want.

I don't want to be responsible for making that hole in the ozone any bigger. I'll have a double cheeseburger and a side of shredded, BBQ'ed wildebeest please. Hold the fries.

All Alone at Last...With Al Gore??

2007-03-06T15:01:00.000-08:00

When I finally get some "alone" time with my husband, there are certain things I hope won't pass through my mind. You know like my parents or my brothers, uh, doing the same thing. Well here's a new one. I don't want to think about trees, Al Gore(especially not AL GORE! ugh!!) or the environment.

http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=d81c6fbf-8575-45c0-9274-c24f8f536910&k=27670

Of course this is from the same country that thinks that the answer to global warming is contacting the aliens. So how can we expect anything different?

Not the least bit interested in what's going on outside while I'm in my boudoir.

Please, all you wacko environmentalists, keep your green thumb out of my bedroom.

Just for Fun...

2007-03-01T08:14:00.000-08:00

The Canadians seem to have the answer to our global warming problems. Contact the aliens. No, not the illegal ones. The real thing. Think I'm joking? Just found this on Drudge.

UFO science key to halting climate change: former Canadian defense minister

Here's some quotes from the article:

"I would like to see what (alien) technology there might be that could eliminate the burning of fossil fuels within a generation ... that could be a way to save our planet," Paul Hellyer, 83, told the Ottawa Citizen

Alien spacecrafts would have traveled vast distances to reach Earth, and so must be equipped with advanced propulsion systems or used exceptional fuels, he told the newspaper.

Folks, this one stands on it's own and needs no commentary.

Everybody get out your foil hats and we'll have this global warming thing fixed up in no time.

Will a Real Woman Please Stand Up?

2007-02-22T12:32:00.000-08:00

Nanci Pelosi, despite all her tough talk, can't seem to find her sea legs in the House of Representatives. Let's face it folks. You need a tough hide to be speaker. She's showing America that she has, like Susie Derkins from "Calvin and Hobbes", a delicate heiney. I heard Dick Cheney's comments about what the Democrats are trying to do to our soldiers in Iraq.

"I think if we were to do what Speaker Pelosi and Congressman Murtha are suggesting, all we will do is validate the al-Qaida strategy. The al-Qaida strategy is to break the will of the American people … try to persuade us to throw in the towel and come home, and then they win because we quit."

Her response?
"And you know what I'm going to do? I'm going to call the president and tell him I disapprove of what the vice president said," (Waaahhh! I'm telling!!)

Even my 17 year old knows how to handle herself when someone says something that offends her. We've taught her to go to that person and tell them directly. What Queen Nanci is doing is downright childish.

So if she can't handle it herself, she should either grow some chest hair or ask a man to do the job. If this is the way she's going to handle critcism, she should step down immediately before she makes all women look bad.

Please Nanci, be a real woman or go home. For goodness sake, toughen up and take it like a man!

Muqtada al-Girlie Man

2007-02-15T17:49:00.000-08:00

So it's been confirmed that Muqtada al Sadr has picked up his skirts and run to Iran. I have to question the masculinity of a man who runs from trouble or confrontation. Or American J-dams. He must be making a ton of cash on his propaganda. I really wish that he would just go out and "martyr" himself for crying out loud. Show a little courage and go out and do what you tell your thugs to do everyday. I guess there's just too much money to be made. And for these guys money talks, not convictions.

Muqtada al-girlie man is a nothing but a coward. I'll bet his pink frilly dress was showing when he took off for Iran.

A different twist

2007-02-07T15:49:00.000-08:00

So I watched "An Inconvenient Truth" Almost fell asleep in the middle and had to shake myself to finish it. I'll say this. Al Gore really believes what he's talking about. His attitude is completely condescending. He talked to every audience like they were four. But I believe he's sincere. Wrong but sincere. There was some Bush bashing and some talk about the "so called skeptics" which drove me nuts. But I never have to do it again.

I have a different twist on this subject. As Christians we happen to believe in Creationism or Intelligent Design. This is something that "scientists" have railed against for years. I really believe that the reason a lot of these people will deny I.D to their dying breath is that they just can't bring themselves to believe that there is any Intelligence outside of ourselves. To even look in the direction of I.D. is to acknowledge that there is something out there that's bigger and smarter than us humans. To do that is to deny science as if the two can't ever walk hand in hand.

Well I was thinking that maybe it's the same kind of thing with Global Warming or Climate Change as it's known now. To say that weather or climate change just happens (which is what I happen to believe) is to say that something bigger than us is controlling it. Well we can't have that! It's always humans that cause everything. Mostly American humans according to Al Gore and his ilk but that's another discussion.

I almost never listen to "scientists" anymore. Most of them are so far out that what they say is not comprehendible anyway. Every so often they come out with some new study and then have to go back and reverse it a few years later. The only reliable information that has come out of that community in the past 50 yrs. or so is that cigarettes are bad for you. Somewhere along they way they have determined that God and science are not compatible and that's just a shame.

We humans are so puny. We are like a bunch of ants running around here on the big
earth thinking that we've created ourselves and we control the environment. What a bunch of hooey.

Al Gore is so pompous that it's really hard to listen to him. But I did it. For an hour and a half.
But I've always contended that you can't have a good debate unless you know what the other side is saying. Well now I know and I don't buy a word of it. Global warming is a bunch of bogus science that will line the pockets of Greenpeace, Sierra Club and the like.

I predict it will all be reversed in 20 yrs.

Get out the sawdust...

2007-02-03T14:51:00.000-08:00

I am doing something tonight that I would rather not do. As a matter of fact I would rather sit down and eat a bowl of sawdust. I'm actually going to watch "An Inconvenient Truth" Why? Well I really want to write something about it but don't feel like I can do that with any integrity unless I subject myself to it. Wish me luck. I need to go drink some more wine before the torture begins.

Just kidding. (about the wine, not the movie)

The Rest of the Story

2007-01-29T19:42:00.000-08:00

As it turns out, Joshua Sparling was actually at the Code Pink rally this weekend and not at a counter rally as was previously reported. He made his presence known to someone and gave a little speech. He was booed and from what he says also threatened. He was called murderer, baby killer, etc. He said that these people made him almost feel ashamed of being a soldier.

I'm proud of him and men like him who will stand up and fight no matter what the cost.
I'm ashamed of Americans who would spit on heroes.

What in the world is going on?

2007-01-29T13:17:00.000-08:00

I read with complete disgust this morning the story about the "anarchists" who decided to deface the capital steps at the "peace" rally on Saturday. I'm just going to say a little about them since they don't deserve more than a word or two on my blog. If Right to Lifers had attempted to do the same a week earlier there would have been fines and people sitting in jail. These people are repulsive and they are not anarchists as they claim. The definition of Anarchy according to Websters Dictionary is: absence or denial of any authority or established order. The second they got togther and decided to act, there was order; therefore no anarchy. I know about anarchy. I've got 6 kids. Nuff said.

I read another story from the protests on Saturday that made me livid. Even worse than these lame graffitti artists. There was a soldier serving in Iraq in 2005. He was injured and sent to Walter Reed to recover from his injuries. Over Christmas, he was sent some cards from a school in the area. There were a number of them that said awful and insulting things about his service. Asking him how it felt to kill people, etc. Recently he had to have his leg amputated despite every effort to save it. He went to a counter rally on Saturday. After speaking to a group, he left the podium and was talking to a crowd when he was approached by some of the "peace" protesters. They spit on him! This one hit me right in the heart because my dad and step dad served in Viet Nam and were both spit on when they came back.
From Michelle Malkins site:

There were a few tense moments, however, including an encounter involving Joshua Sparling, 25, who was on crutches and who said he was a corporal with the 82nd Airborne Division and lost his right leg below the knee in Ramadi, Iraq. Mr. Sparling spoke at a smaller rally held earlier in the day at the United States Navy Memorial, and voiced his support for the administration’s policies in Iraq.
Later, as antiwar protesters passed where he and his group were standing, words were exchanged and one of the antiwar protestors spit at the ground near Mr. Sparling; he spit back.

Good thing I wasn't there because I don't know if I would've been able to control myself. I thought we were past all this as a country. I just don't know how anyone can treat these men with anything but love and respect. They volunteer and lay down their lives for us. They deserve nothing but honor.

Again, Nuff Said.

The (Stupid) Motion Picture Academy Awards

2007-01-24T14:29:00.000-08:00

I know I'm not the brightest bulb but I really don't understand the way movie awards work. "Babel" is up for 7 Academy awards I hear. Well, I saw this one by myself. The premise of the movie sounded interesting so I decided to check it out. In a word? Awful. Actually I could use stronger language but I want my blog to be clean. Maybe I'm just not intellectual enough to understand higher art or whatever the subtle messages were but I left scratching my head. To say it was strange would be an understatement. And there was this weird sexual angle I didn't understand at all. It was dark and depressing. I'm sure there must be some political message behind it. Otherwise it wouldn't be up for an award. That seems to be the criteria these days. At least with "Brokeback" I got it. Put your eyes back in-I didn't see it. And wouldn't. I get the political message. Gay love is the same as hetero love, don't discriminate against homosexuals, blah, blah, blah. I don't buy into any of it but that's beside the point. The awards are not about what's good or what gets butts in the seats. They have become all about getting some liberal message out. But "Babel"???
So here's my prediction:

Best Movie: Babel
Best Actor: Brad Pitt (he stunk too, by the way)
Best Documentary: Why "An Inconvenient Truth" of course. What else?
Best Animated: Happy Feet ("An Inconvenient Truth" with cute little penguins.)

What should win?
Best Movie: The Pursuit of Happyness. Cried my eyes out and so did my husband.
Best Actor: Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness-hands down his best movie
Best Animated: Cars- cute movie, no overt political message, could take all my kids without worrying.
Best Documentary: Come on. Who really cares?

But whose listening to me, the one who pays $10 to get into these movies? Apparently no one.

"Let's Chat???" Not so much.

2007-01-23T05:16:00.000-08:00

I heard Hillary's "announcement" on the radio. I refuse to go to the website to watch it. I just don't have enough duct tape to wrap my head in to keep it from blowing up. I'll tell you the biggest reason she won't get elected. This line: "let's chat. let's dialogue" NOBODY wants to sit down and chat with Hillary. While I don't think I have anything against a woman being president, I do have an issue with a chatty woman in office. Not only am I a woman I live in a house full of them. Good Lord! Enough talking! If this is what it means to have a woman for president, uhhh, no thanks. Women talk too much. The Presidency is about action, not chatting. God help us all if we get a hormone ridden conversationalist in office.

No longer a Republican

2007-01-23T05:11:00.000-08:00

I have decided as of today to change my party affiliation to Independent. Let me make it clear that it is not because the Republicans lost. I have been seriously considering this move for several years now. This is not a decision I take lightly at all. I have been a solid Reagan Republican for 20 years. I've always voted a straight Rep. ticket. The power the Republicans had was power that I gave them with my vote. Well I won't be just be giving my vote away anymore. I am a Christian first, then a Conservative. Religious people used to be the backbone of the Party. This is no longer the case. The "Big Tent Party" has become too big for me.

Because of this decision, it will mean more work for me but also more work for whoever is running. More work for me because now I'll have to look at all the candidates to decide who best represents what I firmly believe in. More work for the candidate because I'm no longer going to vote for anyone just because there is an (R) behind their name.

This is not an easy decision for me to make but one I feel I must make if I'm to be an example to my kids of someone who stands on principal first.

Where Illegal Immigration is Taking Us

2006-04-12T19:15:00.000-07:00

Where Illegal Immigration is Taking Us

This is a post by my 16 year-old daughter and may also be seen on http://defendourborders.com/?q=node/40

“In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person’s becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American… There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is American, but something else also, isn’t American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag… We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language… and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is loyalty to the American people.” – Theodore Roosevelt 1907

This quote is one of the wisest things I have ever heard in reference to our borders. It is the very essence of what our border should be today. Some people would accuse border protectors of being racist but this is certainly not the case. We should protect our borders not because we don’t appreciate the origin of the people coming in, but because if we let them come in illegally we are not honoring America. Over centuries, brave soldiers have given their lives for this country; they have sacrificed in ways some of us can’t even imagine. How are we respecting their work by letting in these people who don’t have the patience or courage to become a true legal citizen? I’m not saying that the illegal immigrant’s intentions to seek freedom is wrong, I am saying that they would rather push their way in front of all the immigrants who have the patience to go through the process of becoming true American citizens and break the law then spend a few years waiting to become an American.
Immigrants are wonderful people. Most of us are descendants of immigrants, ones that came from all over the world seeking America’s freedom and opportunity. I certainly do not accuse all immigrants of treachery, just the ones that think they have the right to come onto our soil, take our money, and use us as footstools for their lives. If they want an honest days living they should become citizens and get hundreds of honest day’s as Americans. The meaning of the word illegal is “not according to or authorized by law”. For all of those who choose not to understand this, it means breaking the law. Laws are not meant to be broken; they are standards that hold our mighty country together. Without them everything would fall apart.
“There can be no divided allegiance here…” This is a command, not a question. It is an absolute. Immigrants who come here illegally care nothing for our allegiances. If they did, they would not even dare to break our laws. I wouldn’t even say their allegiance is divided; their only allegiance is to themselves and their own interests. If we are not strong about border control, we will become weak in other areas. America was never meant to be weak! Why do you think so many people want to come here? It is because they know they can have free speech, get a job, and send their children to whatever school they choose. Our country should never be used as a platform for people to enter illegally and then spout their own views. If you are not here legally, you have no right to free speech. You have no right to rally against America and protest laws and bills that are passed by the government. If you want the freedoms of American, you must become a true American.
“We have room for but one flag, the American flag… We have room for but one language here and that is the English language.” I was appalled to hear about the rallies happening in our country where illegal immigrants and citizens alike were hanging their own flags above ours and then turning ours upside down. What disrespect! This is our country; we have earned the right to live here and yet we tolerate illegal immigrants to come here and blatantly show discourtesy. They have no right to be here and they have no right to disrespect our way of life and our symbols. On American soil, the flag is never to be held in contempt; it is our symbol and represents our beliefs. If they want to do that in their own country, fine, but not here. Another thing that appalls me is the lack of enforcement for the rule of language. English is our language, English! In schools children have to learn a second language for credit and most are encouraged to learn Spanish, why? Because so many people in the country only speak Spanish. Here’s an example, I went to a salon once to get my hair cut. The lady at the desk hardly spoke English; she had to repeat everything at least three times for me just to understand here. I’m sure this has happened to you at least once. Even in grocery stores, in the self-check-out aisles, there are two language options, English and Spanish. This is unacceptable. There shouldn’t be any options at all, you either speak English as a first or second language or there is problem. I understand that new legal immigrants may need lessons but they at least learn. Illegal immigrants are not forced to learn and so we require alternatives for them. It’s absolutely absurd.
It comes down to this; most illegal immigrants come here looking for a better life. Some people support them; they have compassion on them and help their cause. Others, though, do not support them because they are breaking the law. If there is divided allegiance in this country, if there is no common language, if we cease to show respect for our flag then the America which people come looking for no longer exists. By accepting illegals and what they do, we are slowly destroying America and what we stand for. Illegals want to take over the country; this was proven when they started telling us that we don’t have the right to live here anymore, that we, the true American people need to leave.
If we are true and loyal Americans we would do a better job of protecting the borders, our borders. This is our country; I do not say this out of selfishness but out of love for my home. I welcome Immigrants who are willing to go through the process of becoming legal. They have every right to be here because they are true Americans. But if you sneak across my border, I will do everything in my power to get you back to your own country. Other countries do a better job of protecting their borders. Since our country is so big and powerful, I would challenge anyone who can take action to start now. We have to save our country from becoming overridden with illegal that would use our sweet nation as a doormat. God forbid that day from ever coming and God Bless America!

--Katherine Price

Montgomery County MD School System Rewards Protesting!

2006-04-07T20:06:00.000-07:00

I was listening to a local talk show host this morning (whose initials are Chris Core). He was discussing this topic at length. He made this observation so I give him the credit. Do you realize that this bill as it stands now rewards the worst immigration criminals? Those that have broken the law the longest get rewarded with citizenship. So, as he pointed out, it's like if you have been robbing banks for 5 years without getting caught, you may continue with our blessing. This bill is so confusing that I can't understand it. How is an illegal with questionable English skills supposed to?
One other thing-and this could only happen in Montgomery County MD.- the school system is rewarding students with community service hrs., which are required to graduate, to anyone who attends the illegal immigrant rally on Monday. So all these kids have to do is show up, prove they were there and they get credit. How this serves the community, I haven't the slightest idea. There has been a call for the superintendant of schools to resign. Apparently kids can earn hrs. for attending any protest or rally. So if your kid attends a "lets legalize marijuana" rally they can get credit.
The form, by the way, that they have to submit for credit is in Spanish....

"Compromise" Immigrant Bill

2006-04-07T20:00:00.000-07:00

I have a very important question regarding this "compromised" immigrant bill. So we know there are 11-12 million illegals in this country right now. Are there not, also, many immigrants here that are going through the legal process of becoming a citizen? What does this bill do for them? Are they "grandfathered" in? Do they get the same rights as these people who are pushing to the front of the line? I don't think I'd feel too motivated to finish the long process of becoming a citizen if there was an easier way to do it. I haven't read the bill so I'm not sure what it says. But I haven't heard anything about people who are doing immigration right.