The failure to vote on taxes before the November elections is another example of the disdain with which we are being treated by this Congress.
What are the ramifications of the failure to extend the current "cuts"?
Should we not re-elect the incumbents, the likelihood they will vote to make the current tax-rates permanent is very remote; however, the opportunity for them to punish voters (read taxpaying citizens) in the lame-duck session is very strong.
If we re-elect them, their spending will continue unabated and reduced tax rates will be relegated to the dustbin of history.
I say we send these arrogant gentlemen to H.E. Double-hockey Sticks! We can withstand higher taxes for one year just as long as we are able to see the light at the end of that year. And even more so if in that year we have elected fiscally responsible individuals who will retreat from the tax and spend agenda of these current profligates.
Time to take out the trash, America!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
One Course of Action
Attached is the lawsuit filed by the Thomas More Law Center of Ann Arbor, Michigan. I not only draw your attention to the article, but also to the complaint itself for which you will find an imbedded link in the article. The Complaint is 14 pages long, though it is double spaced so as not to be so hard to read. This is an important action in light of the fact that 14 states have filed similar suits. All actions were filed just minutes after Obama signed the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act”, otherwise known as the Health Care Act. http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20100322/NEWS-US-USA-HEALTHCARE-STATES/.
The left will view such lawsuits as frivolous, but if you read the TMLC Complaint I think you will come to see them differently.
I kept reminding myself during the last election cycle, and again with the republican victories this last November, of Admiral Yamamoto's words just after the attack at Pearl Harbor: "I am afaid we have awakened a sleeping giant." I only hope that is so for court action taken now may prevent re-fertilization of the Liberty Tree in the future.
"No morn ever dawned more favorable than ours did; and no day was every more clouded than the present! Wisdom, and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm." -- George Washington, letter to James Madison, 1786-----
Thomas More Law Center Files Court Challenge Moments After Obama Health Care Signed Into LawMarch 23, 2010ANN ARBOR, MI – Moments after President Obama signed the so-called health care reform bill into law in a televised White House ceremony, the Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor Michigan, filed a federal lawsuit challenging its constitutionality in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The purpose of the lawsuit is to permanently enjoin enforcement of the new health care legislation.Assisting the Law Center as co-counsel in the lawsuit is attorney David Yerushalmi.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Law Center itself, and four individuals from the Southeastern Michigan area. None of the individuals have private health care insurance; all object to being forced to purchase health care coverage; and all object to being forced to pay for abortions, which is contrary to their religious beliefs.
Named as defendants in the lawsuit are President Obama, Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; Eric H. Holder, Jr., U.S. Attorney General; and Timothy Geithner, Secretary of the Department of Treasury. All the defendants were sued in their official capacity. Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Law Center, commented, “This Act is a product of political corruption and the exercise of unconstitutional power. Our Founding Fathers envisioned a limited form of government. The purpose of our Constitution and this lawsuit is to insure it stays that way.”
Continued Thompson, “Let’s face it, if Congress has the power to force individuals to purchase health insurance coverage or pay a federal penalty merely because they live in America, then it has the unconstrained power to mandate that every American family buy a General Motors vehicle to help the economy or pay a federal penalty.” Robert Muise, the Law Center’s Senior Trial Counsel, and David Yerushalmi prepared the lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, the health care reform law imposes unprecedented governmental mandates that trample upon the personal and economic freedoms of Americans in violation of their constitutional rights. [Click here to read Complaint].
Among the allegations of the lawsuit are the claims that Congress had no authority under the Commerce Clause to pass the law; that by usurping the power reserved for the states and the people, Congress violated the Tenth Amendment; and that by forcing private citizens to fund abortion, contrary to their rights of conscience and the free exercise of religion, Congress violated the First Amendment.
Thompson concluded, “Americans agree that our health care system needs reform. But they don’t want a federal takeover of the system in the process. And they don’t want reform by trampling on our Constitution.”
The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes America’s Christian heritage and moral values, including the religious freedom of Christians, time-honored family values, and the sanctity of human life. It supports a strong national defense and an independent and sovereign United States of America. The Law Center accomplishes its mission through litigation, education, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at http://www.thomasmore.org/.
The left will view such lawsuits as frivolous, but if you read the TMLC Complaint I think you will come to see them differently.
I kept reminding myself during the last election cycle, and again with the republican victories this last November, of Admiral Yamamoto's words just after the attack at Pearl Harbor: "I am afaid we have awakened a sleeping giant." I only hope that is so for court action taken now may prevent re-fertilization of the Liberty Tree in the future.
"No morn ever dawned more favorable than ours did; and no day was every more clouded than the present! Wisdom, and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm." -- George Washington, letter to James Madison, 1786-----
Thomas More Law Center Files Court Challenge Moments After Obama Health Care Signed Into LawMarch 23, 2010ANN ARBOR, MI – Moments after President Obama signed the so-called health care reform bill into law in a televised White House ceremony, the Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor Michigan, filed a federal lawsuit challenging its constitutionality in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The purpose of the lawsuit is to permanently enjoin enforcement of the new health care legislation.Assisting the Law Center as co-counsel in the lawsuit is attorney David Yerushalmi.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the Law Center itself, and four individuals from the Southeastern Michigan area. None of the individuals have private health care insurance; all object to being forced to purchase health care coverage; and all object to being forced to pay for abortions, which is contrary to their religious beliefs.
Named as defendants in the lawsuit are President Obama, Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; Eric H. Holder, Jr., U.S. Attorney General; and Timothy Geithner, Secretary of the Department of Treasury. All the defendants were sued in their official capacity. Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Law Center, commented, “This Act is a product of political corruption and the exercise of unconstitutional power. Our Founding Fathers envisioned a limited form of government. The purpose of our Constitution and this lawsuit is to insure it stays that way.”
Continued Thompson, “Let’s face it, if Congress has the power to force individuals to purchase health insurance coverage or pay a federal penalty merely because they live in America, then it has the unconstrained power to mandate that every American family buy a General Motors vehicle to help the economy or pay a federal penalty.” Robert Muise, the Law Center’s Senior Trial Counsel, and David Yerushalmi prepared the lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, the health care reform law imposes unprecedented governmental mandates that trample upon the personal and economic freedoms of Americans in violation of their constitutional rights. [Click here to read Complaint].
Among the allegations of the lawsuit are the claims that Congress had no authority under the Commerce Clause to pass the law; that by usurping the power reserved for the states and the people, Congress violated the Tenth Amendment; and that by forcing private citizens to fund abortion, contrary to their rights of conscience and the free exercise of religion, Congress violated the First Amendment.
Thompson concluded, “Americans agree that our health care system needs reform. But they don’t want a federal takeover of the system in the process. And they don’t want reform by trampling on our Constitution.”
The Thomas More Law Center defends and promotes America’s Christian heritage and moral values, including the religious freedom of Christians, time-honored family values, and the sanctity of human life. It supports a strong national defense and an independent and sovereign United States of America. The Law Center accomplishes its mission through litigation, education, and related activities. It does not charge for its services. The Law Center is supported by contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations, and is recognized by the IRS as a section 501(c)(3) organization. You may reach the Thomas More Law Center at (734) 827-2001 or visit our website at http://www.thomasmore.org/.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
The Lesson of Massachusettes
The voters have spoken for the second time since the allegedly first black president ever was elected to this countries highest post and their voice should be heard loud and clear by politicians of both brands: We put up with republican chicanery for 14 years, we tried to effect change by voting in the party of opposition which didn't work either. All we got was this Chicago thuggery which "ain't doin' us no good."
What does Massachusettes tell us, simply this: We are a country of two parties the direct descendants of the Federalists and the Whigs. Both parties have morphed since their founding and the founding of this country. But the voters will decide dispite the influence of the MSM and the big money democrat party. And the message of Massachusettes is that we will give a republican one more shot, but if you stray from what we want we will send you packing as well!
What does Massachusettes tell us, simply this: We are a country of two parties the direct descendants of the Federalists and the Whigs. Both parties have morphed since their founding and the founding of this country. But the voters will decide dispite the influence of the MSM and the big money democrat party. And the message of Massachusettes is that we will give a republican one more shot, but if you stray from what we want we will send you packing as well!
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