Democracy: The Fight To Keep It

There is a much greater and far more misunderstood war being waged in America which can change our future more than any of history's past events.

What kind of government have we chosen? "A Democracy (Constitutional Republic), if you can keep it" Ben Franklin

The same Governator who once gave an inspiring and gripping speech to the Republican National Committee for the last Presidential election is about to propose the unthinkable. In a step that would ultimately become the platform for socialized medicine (aka bad medicine) Arnold is considering a proposal in which the citizens of California would assume the financial burden of $10 bullion (because this is a bullshit proposal) to provide health insurance to uninsured children and adults.

"A Democracy will vote away its rights." Ben Franklin

Comparable to Bush's guest user, err, worker program which would recognize millions of illegal US inhabitants as citizens, the underlying goal is clear: much like an unwanted Wal-Mart, the US is slowly building towards socialism and it's just gonna happen! Like it or not. That is, unless, you the American voter opens your eyes and realize that these political moves are your country's end (as you know it).

California's Republican legislators, who blocked a more modest effort to extend health-care coverage last year, are sure to rebel against a plan that includes children of illegal immigrants.

But it doesn't matter, the more these initiatives pop up the more familiarity they gain and the more likely staying power they have. Unfortunately, Bush and other Republicans are portrayed by the media as demon cats and no longer control Washington. More so, the American public is CLUELESS about what is really going on in politics. CLUELESS! It doesn't matter what party you are, you need to realize America is dieing because of poor leadership an all accounts. The liberals are driving the knife and Bush, an only half conservative, has been letting them do so. The clincher, though, is that your vote is the impetus behind their actions and the source of their power.

"The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." Ben Franklin

These next few years leading into 2008 are the most crucial in our nations history because I believe it is being usurped by liberal courts fabricating legislation from the bench and underpinnings of socialism and a global world outlook. Call me crazy, but I'm all about America and I would fight to save the country my forefathers envisioned and secured for me.

I fear that without some divine intervention, great enlightenment, or cogent leadership our path has taken and been leading down the wrong path since the New Deal.

"He that would live in peace & at ease, Must not speak all he knows, nor judge all he sees." Ben Franklin

I think it's about time we thought about how important our roles as occupants of the country are before our votes no longer count, I think it's about time we realize that election day is more important than our birth day and I definitely think it's about time we stopped accepting the edicts of the elected when they don't reflect the views of those whom they represent.

A Good Tune

Not often is it that I suggest a song to check out but in this case I'll make an exception. I heard this haphazardly at Barnes and Noble and it's just touching. It may have been around a while but I just heard it so whatever!

Song, "What you give away" by Vince Gill

Mike Fitz Forever

Now former and hopefully future Congressman Fitzpatrick reflects on his past present and future public service.

Grateful for the honor; proud of my accomplishments,
Justice Louis Brandeis, known as the people’s attorney for his opposition to monopolies and defense of individual human rights, declared that “The most important political office is that of the private citizen.” After 12 years in elected office, it is the important office of private citizen to which I return this week. I appreciate the opportunity provided by this newspaper to close my term of office with a few thoughts on what my time in public office has meant to me. For the past two years, I have been given a gift that will be with me always —the opportunity to represent more than 700,000 Pennsylvanians in the United States Congress — and the opportunity to work hard at work well worth doing. If I didn’t know it before, I knew as soon as I set foot on the floor of the House of Representatives that I was in a special place with special responsibilities. I also understood that congressional representatives are linked in that hallowed hall with leaders of the past who cast their votes on many momentous occasions — great men and women whose votes sometimes altered the course of our nation’s history. Who could not feel their presence or strive to emulate the best of them? And who would not be humbled by such an opportunity? I am honored to have had this opportunity and proud of what was accomplished with the help of an outstanding staff and understanding constituents. I authored 25 bills as a first-term legislator. Of the 25 bills, 10 passed the House of Representatives and seven quickly became the law of the land. I worked hard for their passage because I believed that protecting children, strengthening families and empowering individual consumers is important work in Congress. New members of Congress have few opportunities to step outside that special box reserved for the freshman class, but I trust my work ethic, adherence to principle and independent voting record reflects my dedication to the needs of my constituents. I am most grateful for the opportunity to serve in our nation’s capital at such an historic time and especially for the faith the voters placed in me. Throughout a 12-year public career, I tried to function in high gear, sometimes to a fault. As a congressman, I was driven by a desire not to waste one day or one week in that awesome chamber. Now, as I close out my term, I have been asked many times about my future plans, with the emphasis on political plans. I answer truthfully. I will practice law in Bucks County, spend quality time with my family and likely move on to other opportunities to serve my community. Most would agree that on the eve of the swearing in of Congressmanelect Pat Murphy, it is not appropriate to discuss my future, but more important to wish him God speed as he embarks on what will be an amazing journey. That said, I must add that it is never easy to lose an election, although the support and encouragement of family and friends has proved to be significant in this transition. And so are the lessons of history and the words of the wise. By chance, I came across an anecdote about a great and wise public official, who helped save free nations from falling beneath the shadow of the swastika. Nevertheless, in the election that followed, the voters turned him out of office. His public response could serve as a lesson for all those who embark on any of life’s journeys — including the unpredictable public life — and the need to stand up for principles even when they are unpopular. Keep your conscience intact, he said. “The only guide a man has is his conscience; the only shield to his memory is the rectitude and sincerity of his actions. “It is imprudent to walk through life without this shield, because we are all so often mocked by the failure of our hopes and the upsetting of our calculations. But with this shield, however the fates may play, we march always in the ranks of honor. ...”

Since liberals have hijacked history I am forced to inform everyone that the man Mike Fitz quoted was Winston Churchill. If Mike Fitzpatrick runs again he will repeat the history of Congressman Dan Flood; he lost his seat two times before going on to serve Luzerne County as a patriot for many years.

Turn The Page

If not for the video of Saddam Hussein's hanging after a courageous verdict imparted by a jury of his peers this milestone event in the war on terror might have been a page turning event for the liberal media. The removal of Saddam was for certain an American victory in its own right but the fact that the Iraqi people had sentenced this brutal dictator to death is triumphant. Thus, the death of Saddam marks a pivotal point in the war on terror. The Iraqi troops have more than tripled since last year and they are becoming more well prepared to take control of the country when the US inevitably withdrawals. Furthermore, to ensure that the insurgency remains minimal and controlled George Bush is prepared to send in thousands of troops on top of what's already there.

The media, however, needs to take the spotlight off of Saddam, demonize Bush, and impune victory. Example: instead of expositions on the victory of the Iraqi people the media has focused on feelings of misunderstanding about Saddam, victory for the Democrats in the House and Senate, blaming his hanging on the US, resurfacing the notion that this could have been averted by waiting for UN resolutions, and showcasing the story of a young Iraqi boy who hung himself to be "like Saddam." Think I'm crazy? US President Ford also died this week and nothing but praise and admiration for the former President have been touted. Why? All the more to make it seem that everyone detests Bush!

Some liberals have even gone as far as to insinuate that the death of Saddam was a ploy or distraction from Decembers being the "bloodiest month" for US soldiers in Iraq. The media who is quick to use a soldiers death as a statistic instead of as a patriotic stamp of pride and dedication were playing politics again. Because the body count of 3,000 troops deaths has just been surpassed, the media forcefeeds you with visions of gore and death but neglects to show the Death of Saddam video. I'm not surprised...they don't show the 9-11 video anymore either.

The war on terror, to be won, will cost lives. But it will also save lives. Thankful for each soldier who sacrifices his or her life for this glorious nation is not a sentiment held dear to liberals. Instead, the dead soldier is a useful means of demonizing the administration and advancing their views and agenda.

Saddams death is not only proof that the Iraqi people are on the same page as rational Americans but also that they are looking to a new future not the old one. The Democrats who have narrowly usurped a political advantage in Washington have been as neglectful on the Saddam significance as they have been on Tim Johnsons illness (god forbid). For when it comes to power, liberals will stop at nothing to maintain or gain.

The liberal press works as follows: accentuate the bad, demonize the good, ignore the indefensible.