Conservative May Not Equal Republican

Did anyone notice the change at the top. Notice no GOPBloggers tag or Blogs for Victo(R)y tag at the end of the post. A few things have changed since I've last blogged regularly. Like I said in the last post, life happens. The lows have been way low, and I don't believe I'll see a high for long time. When I blogged during the 2004 election, I blogged as a agnostic conservative. I've returned to my Catholic religion. I was born Catholic, I am Catholic. So, you may see that influence in my posts.

Another difference, in 2004 I blogged as a Republican. I am still a registered Republican; however, I more likely to call myself a Conservative than Republican. Right now, there is a difference between the two. I believe the Republican party has gotten too big of an ego. The first sign the party should've seen was the 2006 election. Losing the majority. Why? Because while the party had the majority, it did nothing with it. While it was doing nothing, it lost touch with the ideals of fiscal conservatism. The ideals of Ronald Reagan were forgotten. While those of us in the party screamed for our leaders to take heed, they didn't, and we lost our majority.

If party doesn't see this, and return, not only will I consider leaving the party, I will consider staying home on Election Day. Which brings me to Senator John McCain and the search for a running mate.

The top two names that I've heard tonight are the former head of Homeland Security, Gov. Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania, and Senator Joe LIEberman of Connecticut. Both pro-abortion. Now, before I returned to Catholicism, I had this belief, abortion is morally wrong. Without going into details, I've had an inside view of this issue. Someone very close to me had an abortion, and I know a few women who have. I will say, I honestly believe this one issue is a grave threat. If we, as a country, are willing to kill our most innocent and defenseless, what does that say about us? While I can tell you now, I will not vote for Obamanation, should Sen. McCain pick a pro-abortion running mate, I will stay home on Election Day! I cannot, I WILL NOT ever support a ticket that devalues life, especially life in the womb.

Am I really blogging again?

Whoa! What's this? A post? Did some hack into the account? No. Really, I am posting!

I know, and I say this every time, it's been a long time since I've written anything. Some have even asked why I stopped. Hey, life happens! Others have complimented me on my writing, others have said they're glad I stopped. I was a bit active during the 2004 election, and some have wondered why nothing (so far) in this election.

The truth is, I'm not as fired up about this one. I should be I know. So, what got me in front of my computer again? Whining.

Is it just me, or am I the only one tired of Barak Obama's (henceforth to be known as "Obamanation", as in abomination) whining? "Sen. McCain quit picking me?" Hey, Obamanation, aren't they, "just words". Today, while speaking to a VFW post, Obamanation whined about how Sen. McCain is questioning his patriotism. First, Obamanation's patriotism wasn't in question. But his record was. Was anything Sen. McCain said, not true? Hasn't Obamanation tried in the Senate to legislate failure in Iraq. Didn't Obamanation say the surge in Iraq. He was wrong. Didn't Obamanation attempt to help the surege fail by voting against funding our fighint forces? He did. So, this isn't a matter of questioning Obamanation's patriotism. This is an issue of showing where Obamanation actually stands, and Obamanation not wanting us, you to see the truth.

Now, my friends on the right, don't get so excited. I'm going get this posted, but I've another one tonight coming. And I'm going to talk about VP choices, and may be get a little bit more in depth about my lack of presence.

Memorial Day 2006 - Has America Forgotten?

As I reflect about Memorial Day this year, my thoughts couldn't help but wonder, "Has America forgotten?" Think about it. We are a country at war. Yet, if you look down Main Street in Anytown, U.S.A. you couldn't tell? What happened to all the yellow ribbons that were so proudly displayed in 1991 for our Persian Gulf War veterans? Where is the sacrifice the people of a nation at war make so that their military doesn't go without? I watch TV, and see the commercials for the Memorial Day sales. I drive around town and see the banners declaring "Happy Memorial Day". Has America forgotten? Has this day simply become the "start of Summer", and the day the swimming pool opens?

What's there to do when a nation of people have forgotten what the "memorial" in Memorial Day means? Is it possible for a all these people to be one nation, together, for one minute? I believe it is possible. Here's my challenge to you take one minute during Memorial Day to remember the fallen, and the sacrifice their families have made. You make say, "One minute is bad, I can do that, but when?" How about 3:00 PM? It's called the National Moment of Remembrance.

The National Moment of Remembrance was established by Congress in an effort for the nation to pause for one moment, in an act of unity, to remember those who have given their lives in defense of freedom. Wherever you are, at 3:00 PM, local time, on Memorial Day, take moment to pause, reflect and/or say prayer for the brave men and women who left their families, and gave their life so that others may be free.

Why? I find that to be the oddest question asked. I believe Memorial Day is the most important holiday. No other holiday would be possible without those who have died for freedom. Freedom isn't free, it's cost this country dearly. We've paid, and we continue to pay a heavy price for freedom. We need to help younger generations understand the sacrifices that have been made for this freedom. Don't forget the real meaning of Memorial day. It isn't the first day the swimming pool opens. It's to remember and honor the fallen. Like Lori Piestewa, Ronald Babcock, Roger Dumas and Michael Scott Spiecher.

Take a Stand!

It is time again to take stand. It is less than 200 days from the 2006 mid-term elections. This upcoming election is just as important as the 2004 presidential election. Liberals are screaming for impeachment and censure of the president, despite not have a legitimate reason for either. But, as we’ve learnt, some things never change. While the Democrats scream at the top of their lungs, almost in Howard Dean-like fashion, what we don’t hear from them is solutions.

We still are fighting the War on Terror. Democrats yell, “Censure!” We still are dealing with recovery from last year’s hurricane season, as this year’s is going to be gearing up. Democrats shout, “Impeachment!” Oil prices are reaching all time highs. Democrats point and blame. What we never hear from Democrats are their solutions to problems. Why? Because they don’t have any!

Democrats stuck their head in the sand and refused to see the problem with Social Security. We know the system is going to bankrupt, and needs to be reformed. Democrats don’t see a problem with that, and have no solutions.

This past March, I received my annual Social Security Statement. In this statement is says,

“In just 11 years we will begin paying more in benefits than we collect in taxes. Without changes, by 2041 the Social Security Trust Fund will be exhausted”.

Now this isn’t a statement made by a Republican politician. This is a statement made by Social Security commissioner Jo Anne Barnhart. A statement based on estimates made by actuaries at the Social Security Administration and given to Congress in the Social Security Trustee’s Annual report to the Congress. Yet, the Democrats still maintain no reform is needed. They still have their heads stuck in the sand. It’s easy for them to do that, because we can assume they will not have to rely on Social Security Benefits when they retire.

Here are facts Democrats don’t want you to know.

• Over 5.1 million jobs have been created since August 2003. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, www. Bls.gov)


• 33 states report lower unemployment rates for March 2006. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/, “Regional and State Employment and Unemployment : March 2006,” Press Release, 4/21/2006)


• “On Thursday (April 20, 2006), the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at the highest level Since January 2000.” (Mark Colton, “Dow at 6 year high, MarketWatch, 4/20/2006.


• The Nasdaq Composite increased 6.1% in the 1st quarter, it’s best 1st quarter gain since 2000 (“CORRECT: U.S. Stocks Close Down ON Day, Up on Quarter,” MarketWatch, 3/31/2006)


• The S&P increased 3.7% in the 1st quarter, it’s best 1st quarter gain since 1999. (“CORRECT: U.S. Stocks Close Down ON Day, Up on Quarter,” MarketWatch, 3/31/2006)

Yet, all the Democrats shout about is doom and gloom, no solutions, no ideas. Just the same old lines.


(Statistics taken from http://www.gop.com/News/Read.aspx?ID=6258)

Is a Guest Worker Program an Amnesty Program?

In a recent visit to my city, Tucson, Arizona, President Bush made a few immigration reform proposals. One of his proposals is a guest work program. Many have criticized this part of the president’s immigration reform saying it’s a form of amnesty. But, is it really amnesty, or does it have to be?

I believe any guest worker program must require any illegal alien already in the United States to return to their home country. After returning to their home country, they could then legally apply to enter the U.S. through a guest worker program. Allowing already illegal aliens to remain in the U.S., and participate in a guest worker program would be a form of amnesty. An illegal alien has broken the law. To allow them to stay grants amnesty. It would reward an illegal alien for not getting caught. Secondly, it would be tremendously unfair to the legal immigrant, who followed the rules, who filled out all the required paperwork, who was patient, and legally entered our country.

I also believe a guest worker must also advise immigration officials of where they reside while living in the U.S. This isn’t a race issue; this is an issue of homeland security. Let us never forget that some of the terrorists of September 11th had been the U.S. for some time, some on expired visas, and we never knew where they were until that fateful day. That cannot be allowed to happen again. We must be able to, at least, know where we should expect to find them.

Any guest worker program would also have to have limits as to how long a guest worker can stay in the U.S. These guest workers usually send their hard earned money back to their family living in their home country. If their family isn’t with them, they must be expected to return to their home country after a certain period of time. If they want to bring and raise their family in the U.S., have their children taught in U.S. schools, and receive services, then they must legally immigrate to the United States.

We are a country of immigrants. We always will be. But we must be able to control that immigration, our borders, and protect those who come to our country, looking for a better life, from being taken advantage of. Only with immigration reform, that includes a guest worker program that does not reward illegal aliens, can guest workers and legal immigrants be protected and have their American Dream.

Is the sky falling or not?!

Have you ever noticed that if you look at things from the Democrat side of the aisle, nothing is ever right? (No pun intended.) Doesn't it seem like the sky is always about to fall? Think back for a minute. Whatever happened to that recession that was supposed to hit us in 2004? Wasn't our economy on the verge of a meltdown right about this time last year? Isn't it odd that the left wing predictions didn't come true?

Let's talk about facts for a minute. In November 2005, 215,000 jobs were added. In two and half years, 4.5 million new jobs were created. I just have to show the zeros. That's 4,500,000 new jobs! Unemployment is at 5%! The lowest average in 3 decades, and that includes the 1990s. Does anyone remember who that president was for 8 years in the 90s? Wasn't he supposedly doing great things? This is all going on despite regions of our country being hit hard by hurricanes, and high gas price across the nation. The recession we were supposed to fear because of tax cuts, and if President Bush was reelected never happened! Another case of Democrat tactics to try to instill fear, rather than actually find a solution to a problem.

Shouldn't the sky have fallen by now? The best explanation I've seen to the Democrats' "The Sky is Falling" theory came today in a Wall Street Journal article written by Brian S. Wesbury, titled Pouting Pundits of Pessimism. (Registration may be required to read this article.)

Mr. Wesbury hits the nail right on the head with a sledgehammer.

"It is amazing. Everything is negative. When bond yields rise, it is considered bad for the housing market and the consumer. But if bond yields fall and the yield curve narrows toward inversion, that is bad too, because an inverted yield curve could signal a recession."

When it comes down to it, if the Democrats can use it to try to point blame and instill fear, they will. It's always the same, they blame, but they have nothing to offer, no solutions.

The new home of From Out of Right Field

Welcome to the new home of From Out of Right Field! While my previous provider did a good job on hosting my blog. I found it lacked certain features I was looking for. After looking around a bit, I’ve moved my blog here. You can still view my older posts previous provider by clicking here, and visit my website, My Twisted Reality.

I didn’t plan to make this move “official” until January 2006. But, I just couldn’t help it. The liberals kept talking and talking, and never made any sense in what they were saying. After a long respite from making any post, from expressing my opinion, and just simply pointing out the facts, I had to come back. The problem is always the same, the liberals don’t want you to know the truth. If you did, you might actually have an informed opinion. Someone informed is exactly what they fear. So, we’re going to put the fear into them. When the feel it, even though truth has always been there for everyone to see, they’ll claim it came from out of right field.