How can Chris Dodd look himself in the mirror? An amendment in the Stimulus Package that exempted bonuses, just like those recently paid out by AIG if entered into prior to Feb. 11,2009 from the bill's executive pay restrictions, bears his name. Now he is a leading voice against the contractually obligated payments. I wonder if the fact he was the single largest beneficiary of campaign largess from AIG during the 2008 election cycle has anything to do with his original stance.
The Stimulus and all it's related bills are wrong headed - and everything stemming from the bill is tainted.
It's time to stop the nonsense on Capitol Hill.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Thank You Theodor Geisel
I owe a debt of gratitude to Theodor Geisel. From his writings I learned of integrity and respect for life, how important it is to work together and how critical it is to let your voice be heard.
Although Geisel's works of fiction are intended for a very a specific group, all individuals looking to comprehend conservative principles can understand his writings, even if one can't pronounce the written words.
Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, created characters who exemplify conservative principles in simple and understandable terms.
Integrity—doing what you say you will do is a missing in action – unless you are Horton. Horton, who sits on the egg though taunted and teased by friends, in spite of storms and personal danger, remains faithful to his word – “I meant what I said, and I said what I meant…. An elephant’s faithful One hundred per cent!”
Horton teaches of respects for the life of the unborn and risks his own life and reputation to protect the un-hatched egg of the irresponsible bird Mazie.
Horton, truly a pro-life character, protects the unseen and silent in another book, Horton Hears a Who. The characters of Who-ville live in a town in a dust speck. Again, in spite of mocking and outright sabotage by members of the community, Horton protects the lives of the Who’s.
Conservatives can learn many things from Horton, but the most important message is given as Horton is being threatened with death. Rather than giving up and sacrificing the Who’s to protect his own life, he begs for more voices to join the chorus to protect the innocent.
And as the residents of Who-ville can attest, one previously silent person who joins the chorus with a “Yopp,” can, and will, make the difference.
Whether the innocent are the unborn or society’s producers being faced with confiscatory tax rates, conservatives must stand up and let their voice be heard.
Dr. Seuss' writings bear further examination - future blogs will explore the conservative principles espoused by Dr. Seuss.
Although Geisel's works of fiction are intended for a very a specific group, all individuals looking to comprehend conservative principles can understand his writings, even if one can't pronounce the written words.
Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, created characters who exemplify conservative principles in simple and understandable terms.
Integrity—doing what you say you will do is a missing in action – unless you are Horton. Horton, who sits on the egg though taunted and teased by friends, in spite of storms and personal danger, remains faithful to his word – “I meant what I said, and I said what I meant…. An elephant’s faithful One hundred per cent!”
Horton teaches of respects for the life of the unborn and risks his own life and reputation to protect the un-hatched egg of the irresponsible bird Mazie.
Horton, truly a pro-life character, protects the unseen and silent in another book, Horton Hears a Who. The characters of Who-ville live in a town in a dust speck. Again, in spite of mocking and outright sabotage by members of the community, Horton protects the lives of the Who’s.
Conservatives can learn many things from Horton, but the most important message is given as Horton is being threatened with death. Rather than giving up and sacrificing the Who’s to protect his own life, he begs for more voices to join the chorus to protect the innocent.
And as the residents of Who-ville can attest, one previously silent person who joins the chorus with a “Yopp,” can, and will, make the difference.
Whether the innocent are the unborn or society’s producers being faced with confiscatory tax rates, conservatives must stand up and let their voice be heard.
Dr. Seuss' writings bear further examination - future blogs will explore the conservative principles espoused by Dr. Seuss.
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