This week Wictory Wednesday is supporting the reelection of Senator George Allen of Virginia. Sen. Allen has been a consistent supporter of conservative values in the Senate, earning a place in the ranks of the American Conservative Union’s Best and Brightest.

Sen. Allen is a supporter of fiscal conservativism and introduced legislations to require a balanced budget. He also supported a law that would dock congressmen’s paychecks if they failed to produce a budget by October 1st. The idea that legislators should be penalized for failure to do the few things they must do is one that should be whole-heartedly supported.

While Senator Allen does support accountability for school systems and supporting programs that succeed, support for school choice is notably lacking. There is no better accountability than allowing people to leave failing schools, taking tax dollars with them.

Illegal immigration is an issue many legislators are running away from while Senator Allen has the courage to take a stand. He understands what should be common-sense, immigrating legally is a good thing, immigrating illegally is a bad thing. It is obvious that decades of not enforcing immigration law hasn’t worked and perhaps it’s time we give law and order a chance. We don’t need to demean the people who came here while the government basically said it wouldn’t enforce the law, but that doesn’t mean blanket amnesty… or for that matter, lavishing rewards on illegal immigrants.

Lastly, while it has become chic for members of Congress to suggest it’s time to surrender to America’s enemies and to proclaim that America is the cause of every world problem, Senator Allen understands that no victory came through surrender. The war on terror and Iraq are difficult problems that lesser men run away from by planting their heads in the sand. Winning the War in Iraq takes time and with plans for troop reductions under way, it’s clear that “stay the course” is not only a strategy, but a strategy that’s working.

Please considering donating to Sen. Allen’s reelection campaign or volunteering your time.

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President George W. Bush signed an executive order on Friday limiting what the federal government could seize private property under Eminent Domain for. Under this executive order, the feds can only take a property for public projects such as building roads and hospitals.

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, welcomed Bush’s executive order. But since the federal government has only a limited role in these types of projects, he said Congress must do more. Cornyn has introduced legislation that would also bar federal funding for any state or local projects in which the land was obtained through eminent domain.

“The protection of homes and small businesses and other private property against government seizure or unreasonable government interference is a fundamental principle of American life and a distinctive aspect of our form of government,” Cornyn said. “The Supreme Court’s decision last year represented a radical departure from the decisions handed down interpreting that constitutional provision over the last 200 years, and the president’s action was an important step toward righting that wrong.” SOURCE

This action was taken on Friday which was the one year anniversary of the US Supreme Court decision (Kelo v. City of New London)allowing private property to be seized by New London, Connecticut for an area improvement project. These properties being seized were being turned over to private developers to be used not for the building hospitals, roads, or bridges, but shopping malls and condos and sparked a flurry of private property seizures by local governments in this past year for such purposes.

The idea that a local government can take private property for the sole purpose of expanding the tax base is worrisome for those of us who believe in private property rights. Being forced to move your home or business from what others may consider a blighted area in order to expand the tax base and property values in a particular area borders on the same idea of being required to quarter troops.

Last year’s Supreme Court decision basically told property owners either you take what is offered for your property or a judge will order your property condemned as being blighted and seized for development. This decision sparked outrage on both the left and the right as-well-as an effort in New Hampshire to seize the home of Justice David Souter to be turned into a multi-million dollar luxury hotel mocking the Justice’s majority vote.

Ok, if they really need a road that has to pass through my property that is one thing. But to tear down a home and take my property which I may have worked a lifetime to obtain so that they can build a parking lot for a shopping center is abuse. Giving local governments carte blanch to take people’s property is contrary to the American Dream. And something needs to be done.

What this tells you is that if you own property, it is essential that you are aware of what is on the agenda of your local government and attend meetings. You must speak up and oppose actions which take away from property rights. And you must be vocal about which of your elected officials are attempting to abuse Eminent Domain. If you have a town councilman or trustee who is in favor of seizing private property it is your responsibility and that of your neighbors to remove people from power in your local government who would use that power against you.

It is also your responsibility and that of your neighbors to bother your elected officials on the state level to limit Eminent Domain in the same manner that the President’s order does. This would put a stop to abuses in your state all together.

Too many Americans have become politically complacent. Apathy is leading us down the path of destruction as a nation. The America of today is NOT the America of 60 years ago. It seems with the degrading of American society, our freedoms are being stripped away in the name of freedom. And personally I see something wrong with that. So in the words of John F. Kennedy (poster child of the left), “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” The person that you should ask is you. And what you can do is pay attention and vote.

As I previously noted below, the AJC (Atlanta Journal Constipation) is catching an awful lot of flack over today’s Mike Luckovich cartoon, depicting our soldiers “torturing” and the terrorists’ the same.

I hope what was discussed here happens. Somebody, anybody, needs to start up another newspaper here in Atlanta. And Bill is right; Atlanta is not served well by the AJC. Bill also outlines the history we’ve all known about the left-wing lunatics that run the paper. Watch the video here.

Lazy Ramadi - The Middle East Response

Lazy Ramadi, the Middle East’s long over due response to Satruday Night Live’s Lazy Sunday. Just when you think the Lazy Sunday craze was over. When is Asia going to step in and grab the mic?

You may have already seen this before, but I LOVE it! By Matt Wright and “IED Productions.”

Well, well, well…. guess who’s on slate to be a featured guest at National Council of La Raza’s 2006 Annual Conference?

Saturday, July 8

Café Con Clinton

The Honorable William Jefferson Clinton, Former President of the United States

National Affiliate Luncheon: Stronger Community. Stronger America.

Father Gregory J. Boyle, S.J., Founder and Executive Director, Jobs For A Future/Homeboy Industries
Janet Murguía, President and CEO, National Council of La Raza
Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor
Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles

Folks, remember these names now and in the future. Oh, and they’re having a special “career day” of sorts at the conference.

JULY 8-10
Los Angeles Convention CenterDon’t miss out on the most exciting
FREE FAMILY EXPO in the nation:
The 2006 Latino Expo USA! !

With over 250 premier exhibitors that include a Health Fair, and a Homeownership Fair. You won’t want to miss the excitement, live entertainment, free giveaways, and celebrity autograph signings to just name a few.

Families and children are welcome as we present Maya & Miguel!! Arrive early! Doors open at 10:30 a.m.!

Career Day:
Are you looking for a job? If so, bring a copy of your resumé to the Latino Expo USA! Various exhibitors will be accepting resumés on Monday, July 10 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Be sure to check at the Expo entrance for participating booths!

 

Folks, this whole conference is occuring in Los Angeles. Why are the Mexicans holding their conference in America? Why  not in Mexico City? And, where does it say anything about bringing a work Visa or green card to ‘career day’? Latino Expo USA! Give me a freakin’ break!

SHUT THE GO###MN BORDER ALREADY!!!!

I just hope the islamofascist, ogrish, brutal bastards who tortured, dismembered, and murdered our two troops, will meet you soon in Hell. Satan has a special place reserved for all of you, and you will not be visited by 72 virgins.

May you all rot in Hell and be there to greet your fellow goons who are soon to be joining you, so help me GOD!

If you’ve tried to access my site since yesterday evening and weren’t able to, I apologize. Yes, I paid the bill, in case you’re wondering…HAHA! Actually my server went down with some DNS problems, and it affected thousands of people. It’s finally back up, just in time for me to go on vacation. Gribbit and Right on the Right’s Justin will be guest-blogging for me, and I may pop in from time to time, but for the most part I’ll just be lurking. I don’t leave until tomorrow morning, so I may post a few intemperate rants tonight (or not).

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

Ms. U

The New York Times is not alone on their anti-troop stance. Here’s today’s offering from cartoonist Mike “I love me some Al-Qaeda” Luckovich in the Al-Jazeera Constitution, er, ah.. I mean, Atlanta Journal Constipation.. oh crap….I MEAN “ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION.”

Here’s the link to the comic. Not only does he slam our troops on the cartoon, but the URL ends with ”pot_to_kettle,” even though he named the cartoon “Book on Torture.” There’s also a poll question there as to whether or not you like the cartoon. Vote. And add to the comment section, too.

I just wonder if they really understand why their circulation numbers recently plummeted. I refuse to spend my 50-cents on this rag. Oh, and today’s front-page story? “8 Troops Charged with Killing of an Iraqi” (yesterday’s news). What about our boys who were so savagely tortured? Couldn’t find it on the website, and as I said… I ain’t spending 50-cents to find it inside the print edition.

Michelle Malkin is on it, too.