Plz pass on to friend or list Don't depend on the MSM to do their job You are invited [email protected] or check the archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SLick_Ezine/messages >From the Home of Rich & Peggy Martin In 1993, we learned Muslims were at war with US, but our govt was unaware. Today our govt is at war with US, and too many of US are unaware. _________________________________ RICHS RANTS – Health Care Insurance The majority party has not allowed the minority party into the health care insurance decision making process. They repeatedly claim the GOP has no solutions and want the elderly to die, while they take $500,000.000 out of the mythical Medicare Trust Fund. Odd as it may seem, the cost savings such as tort reform and buying insurance across state lines, 2 of the biggest issues being ignored, would "bend the cost curve", as the prez likes to call it. Also, including abortions adds cost to tax payers. And who doesn't believe illegal aliens will be covered, if not in this legislation, then by judicial dictate in the not-so distant future? The real stickler, at least to me, is the 1 AM vote which was said to make passing socialized medicine inevitable was followed by 30 hrs of debate before the real bill comes out from behind closed doors. Then they vote again on cloture to limit discussion to another 30 hours for/against the 2,000+ page replacement bill which may or may not yet be written and certainly cannot be read or fully understood in the allotted 30 hours prior to taking the vote, the morning of Christmas Eve. Good Bye American Pie. The other thing that questions this govt's bonifides as a legitimate republic is the timing. Dems claim health insurance is so important they will stay in session on Christmas Day (for only the 4th time in our nation's history) to pass this bill. Obviously, the real reason is the Senate majority wants to limit voter influence over their public representatives! They depend on people being too busy with Christmas so they vote at 1 AM when we can't even reach them by phone, fax or email. And now they want to complete the destruction of the best health care system on the planet by proceeding lickety split in hopes that come Nov, the citizens they command have forgotten this abuse of power over the people. But that aside, the Democrats have not allowed the minority to participate in the decision making process. They even falsely claim that the GOP has no solutions and want the elderly to die. Odd as it may seem, cost savings such as tort reform and buying insurance across state lines are 2 of the biggest cost savers that would "bend the cost curve", as the prez likes to talk about, have been voted down by the progressive democrat super majority. At the same time, they load the bill with billions in pork & bribes for various democrats. (Traditionally, pork is distribted equally among pols without concern to party.) The real stickler, at least to me, is literally middle of the night vote which is said to have made passing it inevitable will be followed by 30 hrs of debate before the real bill comes out from behind closed doors. Then they vote again on cloture to limit discussion for/against the new unread bill. The other thing that questions this govt's bonifides as a legitimate republic is the timing. Everyone knows and the Dems claim health insurance is so important they will stay in session on Christmas Day (for only the 4th time in our nation's history) to pass this bill. The real reason is the Senate majority wants to limit voter influence over their public representatives! They depend on people being too busy with Christmas so they vote at 1 AM when we can't even reach them by phone, fax or email. And now they want to complete the destruction of the best health care system on the planet by proceeding lickety split in hopes that come Nov, the citizens they're ruling over have forgotten this indiscretion. Worse than the bill itself, is the destruction they are doing to the credibility of the govt decision process itself. Paying $300,000,000 dollars of tax payer hard earned money to buy a vote opposed by the People or threatening to close a USAF Base in Nebraska for political reasons if their senator doesn't vote "right", or exempting a state from Medicade taxes in perpertuity is downright unAmerican. These acts, bribing & threatening, violate the American system we cherish and demand be re-instituted forthwith; and the perps tarred, feathered and run out of town on a rail. Here’s another example of gov’t gone amok. First the White House says that the prez will sign the Crap & Trade Treaty because not to do so would “force” the EPA to enforce CO2 limits & taxes on same. Obviously, the president has no such authority without proper legislation, so how can he delegate one of his administrative czars to do what he cannot? Seems that the prez 2nd trip to Copenhagen wasn’t any more successful than the first. He failed in his mission both times, altho there are whispers it’s going to still cost US billions. As expected, after cutting the F-22 Raptor project, so the US could buy more F-35’s, the F-35 Lightning project is in danger of being killed. Duh. http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread183553/pg1 Personally, after the Democrat multiple trillion dollar spending sprees, I can’t imagine how we can keep either in the air if built. Maybe we could reduce our debt by selling them to Red China. Were Chrysler Dealership owners closed illegally? http://www.therightsideoflife.com/2009/12/06/source-donofrio-pidgeon-and-quo-warranto-in-dc/ Question of the week What is the difference between a citizen, a naturalized citizen and a natural born citizen of the USA ? Question of the Year Altho this was written over a year ago, it is easier to believe now than then. http://nwodaily.com/2009/12/must-read-published-just-one-week-before-the-2008-presidential-election/ TEXAS GOVERNOR RACE With Kay Bailey Hutchison stepping down for the Senate to face off Vs Rick Perry in the primaries, the political season is officially opened in Texas . Kay’s been doing some heavy advertising for the last several weeks; Perry just started. I am naturally suspicious of anyone that would give up a soft job in Washington , DC , to assume duties as a guv. I originally thought her intention was to shepard the NAFTA Hwy thru TX, (Zachary Construction, the Hutchison family jewel, was awarded the concrete contract) but that doesn’t look like it is going to happen any more. She’s put off her resignation at least twice; she now plans to submit it after the primary. Worst thing I can think of Rick Perry doing was turning down the emergency Unemployment due to fedl strings. Cost me $5,000 personally, but I still agree his decision was best for Texas , so I can’t hold that Vs him. As for me, I don’t plan to vote for either or any other incumbent. WAR The prez’ field commander, Genl Petreus, told him he needed 40,000 troops or risk losing the war. He predicted a lengthy battle for victory. The prez had a series of meetings with a cadre of civilian czars. 3 months later he told them he would accept the risk and send 30,000 troops starting next year to win the war in 18 months, effective last month. Have some spare time on your hands? Google: Obama’s involvement in Chicago Climate Exchange Featured Link of the week http://www.lifenews.com/ YOUR AD HERE Advertise your website here $10/month, 3 mos for $25. (Co-op deals available) Send your check to: Rich Martin 1817 Wimbledon Oaks Ln. #307 Arlington, TX 76017 THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO, HMMM IN THE NIGHT If our representatives continue to ignore us, what do we need to do next, hmmm? THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO, HUH? Maybe it’s time to invoke Article V of the Constitution, huh? Y not? Gotta better idea? REMEMBER WHEN... … the govt was on our side? LAST WORD Turn your speakers up Merry Christmas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDeXUvWbLp8 Things you can't say aloud---because the answer might scare you. What do we do if all peaceful attempts to make the govt listen to us fail? -- THE TRUTH IS A. Powerful. C. In the eye of the beholder B. Irrelevant D. All of the above. TODAY'S BLAST FROM THE PAST – California farmers are going thru what farmers in Klamath experienced 8 yrs ago. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/richslick/message/315 ................................................... I'M MAD, AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANY MORE. You are welcome to join the [email protected] Rich Martin . -- To join RichsRants, send email to: [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/richsrants?hl=en
