Happy Mother’s Day to all you Patriot Momma’s!
Marriage in the hands of 9…..
The Supreme Court is set to rule on Gay Marriage next month. I have written before on his subject before recently and I am a Civil Unions for all and let the churches deal with the religious sacrament of marriage kinda person. Read that blog here.
But I tend to be a Libertarian when it comes down to the Federal Government stepping into our lives and re-defining what marriage is altogether. Why? Well, because there’s a whole other side to this issue -this decision will directly effect our First Amendment right-the Freedom of Religion. If a religion be it: Islam, Hindu, Judaism, or Christianity believes that marriage is between a man and a women-which they all do and the Federal Government is now going to re-define marriage to be a bond between anyone or anything, then churches who refuse to comply -will be charged with discrimination. You thought is was bad with the bakeries…..just wait….
So let’s say marriage is re-defined in June. This is where the battle really begins….because let’s be honest, it’s not about “equality” here it’s about going after religion, specifically Christianity….because whether our President acknowledges it or not-this nation was founded on Christian principles. But we are living in a world that despises anyone who stands for anything anymore…..whooohooo anything goes now right!?
For thousands of years marriage has been between a man and a woman, but in June, 9 Supreme Court Justices, 9 fallible people- could abolish marriage as we know it. Ya ya ya……we have “evolved”-is what I keep hearing….ummm side note: I personally wouldn’t use that as an argument…..a KEY component in evolution is procreation…
If this is to happen, we are going to see churches charged with discrimination….law suites after law suites. Many will turn away from what their doctrines teach and comply to the Federal Governments demands. I believe we will see huge spiritual leaders cave to the pressure. This is when many must choose. Just where is your faith? Do you have a faith? Is it just a made up compilation of theology that when tested crumbles? You can only stay lukewarm for so long. Even if you don’t have a faith and you believe in nothing, are you okay with our First Amendment Rights being overridden by 9 individuals? Do you believe in individual liberty? If you don’t think the decision in June will directly impact your Individual Rights as an American you are in for surprise…..
Speak up!
I can hear the pitchforks being sharpened….
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Huh….only Democrats care about the poor…..???
I often see a common phrase used: “If you’re not a liberal when you’re 25, you have no heart. If you’re not a conservative by the time you’re 35, you have no brain.” Clever right….but this quote bugs the hell out of me. Not because I AM a Conservative and not yet 35, but because it portrays the ideology that Liberals are people of “compassion.”
Before I really got into politics my understanding was limited and though I had heard this quote, I gave it little thought until I actually got informed.
Liberals for years, have claimed their platform to be that of “helping those in need” but rather I have found it’s “Keeping those in need.” With close to 50 million Americans in poverty-a rate of 15% of Americans living below the poverty line, I see no resolution to this tragedy offered by liberals. The poverty rate, under a Democratic “caring” president hit an all time 50 year high in 2014! Now over 1/3rd of Americans are receiving government welfare. A Democrat would say that’s a good thing. That is -“it’s good the government can help out.” Hmmm…. if you had a kid that was 35 years old living in your basement feeding off of all your resources -would you call that successful parenting? Creating dependency is not a sign of success, it is a sign of total failure. If an individual is dependent on a source of any kind for it’s survival, it is not free. This “helping” the poor, has turned into keeping the poor-poor, instead of digging to the root of the problem. For years we were being told the job numbers were up and employment numbers were down under our Democratic president Obama, but it turns out those “great” numbers-6.2% unemployment rate is more like 12.6% or higher-why…..well the numbers we were getting didn’t count those who had simply given up their search for a job and those no longer eligible to receive unemployment.
Instead of focusing on job creation, getting people back to work, tax breaks for small businesses to enable them to employ, giving the American individual a sense of independence, we have witnessed the push for more government involvement in the individuals life and the hole of dependency deepening under the Liberal watch. I don’t think providing someone a band-aid when their arm is chopped off provides solution. Just as government subsidies don’t provide long term solution. I understand people need help here and there, but creating an American people who are dependent over a long period of time on government for their survival….is a manipulating deceitful way to control. There is no “heart” in this, there is no compassion, and there is no freedom offered in this ideology.
You can not be for helping the poor-if you have no desire coupled with solution to bring the poor out of poverty. Just as you can not be for helping an alcoholic to get clean, if you are handing them a bottle of vodka.
I learned at an early age, if you have a heart-you fight to SOLVE the problem-not aid it.
True Conservatism, offers Solutions to problems, by going to the source of the problem.
“If you’re not a liberal when you’re 25, you have found out that having a heart means solving problems not covering them up, so by the time you are 35 your brain has the ability to offer solutions” -Conservative Momma.
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Mom is enough.
I read an outstanding article last week by David Brooks of the New York times- “Moral Bucket List.” It was about living a Eulogy kind of life. What does that even mean right?
In short-what will be said at our eulogy?
It reminded me of perspective and how far off society is on what truly matters in life. On the day of your funeral, no one is going to talk extensively about the house you lived in, what kind of car you drove, the clothes you wore, or even your career…..
What will be talked about is how you impacted the lives around you.
I have a younger sister, who is doing amazing things! She is in grad school to be a therapist and has a real heart for veterans. When I talk to her, I am truly mesmerized by her daily impact on those in her sphere of influence. Many of her clients have thanked her for the role to recovery she has played in their lives.
It is a different role we all play in this life….the key, is finding just who you were designed to be.
I knew after I read that article….I want my deepest impact to be on my children. I want my children’s memory of me to be one that empowers them and their children. Unlike my younger sister, being a stay at home mom, I don’t get a lot of daily “thank-you’s.” Yes, I have a very appreciative and awesome husband, but my client’s (my children) “thank-yous” are slobbery kisses and sticky hands grabbing at my shirt in an attempted hug. There is no: “wow-I really appreciate how you put my shoes on, combed my hair, changed my diaper, cut my food into tiny pieces, showed me the different bugs on our walk today and spent time praying for me this morning mom” -“thank yous.” Motherhood calls for a selflessness that the world does not value. We live in an “instant results” society…..there are no “instant results” with raising children….the outcome is displayed years later. A child’s character is developed, it is not microwavable.
Because I blog on politics, I come in contact with other people who are politically active as well. I spoke with an older woman last week who has worked on various campaigns, ran with really big names, and is a powerful activist. I was so impressed with her resume. We initially talked politics and then she wanted to know what else I did. I said, “well….I am a mom. I am at home with my two children,” I said. Her response is what alarmed me and what moved me emotionally….. “that is the most important thing you will ever do in this life,” she said. Yes, I have heard this before, and I know this to be true, but having her look deep into my eyes and say this with the conviction in which she said it, brought tears to my eyes. I spent almost two hours talking to this woman but what I continue playing in my head is her sincerity on motherhood.
I have had the incredible blessing to be surrounded by many powerful women in my life. These women would without a doubt contribute their biggest accomplishments to raising children. Anyone can watch a child, not anyone can raise a child.
Society does not value the role of mom. But what society “values”- will not speak at your funeral.
This short blog, is to encourage every mother out there that thinks being a mom is not enough. It is. It is more than enough. You might not get that daily “atta boy” but I assure you…..your pay off is down the road…..
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Top 10 Reasons on Why I am NOT voting for Hillary in 2016
Top 10 Reasons on why I am NOT voting for Hillary in 2016.
Yesterday, Hillary Rodham Clinton announced that she is running for president again…..
Now I get that people often blindly vote according to party, without any insight on what their party’s candidate actually stands for…..so I thought I’d impart to you a little info on Hillary and why I’m not voting for her and why you shouldn’t either.
1) I will NOT vote for someone based on the color of their skin. If I did, that would make me a racist. I will also not vote for someone solely based on their gender. If I did that would make me a sexist.
2) Speaking of gender, I cannot support a woman who touts about women’s rights but she gladly takes money from men that treat women as property. The “Bill Hillary and Chelsea Foundation” has taken millions from countries in the Middle East that treat women like dogs. Hmmmm…..kinda hypocritical if you ask me….don’t ya think!?
3) Hillary is also known for championing gay rights….but her same foundation has taken millions from countries that horrifically and brutally kill people just for being gay…..again….hypocritical right??!
4) On September 11th, 2012 The American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya was attacked. Killing Ambassador Chris Stephens, Officer Sean Smith, CIA operatives-Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. Secretary of State Officials (who were ordered by Hillary Clinton) denied several requests for additional security in Benghazi. It has also been reported that when nearby CIA operatives heard the cry for help-they were told to “Stand Down.” Why were they told to stand down? To me-it’s obvious. It was very close to the 2012 re-election of Obama. Obama was running on the fact that he had pretty much rid the world of terrorism…..if they would have sent guys in to help our men-it’d would have been a much more publicized situation. So they let our guys die. “Never leave a man behind”…..hmmm….not in Hillary’s world.
5) Shortly after the Benghazi attacks….Hillary and Obama stood before the American people and told us that the Benghazi attack was due to a you tube video, it has now been confirmed through emails that Hillary and Obama, knew it was not due to a video within 2 hours after the Benghazi attack…..but they had no problem telling “we” -the dumb, stupid American people that this attack was because of a video…..ahhhh who cares if our elected officials lie to us right!??
6) Hillary turned a blind eye while her hubby Bill ran around with a convicted pedophile-Jeffery Epstein. Jefferey is known to have been with girls suspected as young as 11 years old!!! Gross right?!! When I say “hang out” with-I mean…taking trips with Jefferey to foreign islands…one island known as “orgy island.” Now, instead of being a strong women, bold and fearless in confronting this evil….Hillary ignored the behavior. “Well….guys will be guys”….ummm no-not with children! I am a strong woman and I would NEVER put up with that shit!
7) I know it’s easy to forget…..but when Hillary’s serving in public office….whether it’s “Senator” or “Secretary of State” she works for US! That’s right you and me…..aka…the PUBLIC. Hillary did not comply with the Federal Records Act. Which makes it clear that all Official government business should be conducted through a government email account. Hillary just decided to set up her own personal account to conduct official government business as Secretary of State- oh and she had her as own server as well! Because she’s Hillary right….and the law doesn’t apply to her 😉 It is REQUIRED that if any government business is conducted through personal email-these emails are to be forwarded to the State Department’s official records system-which is what Colin Powell did while he was Secretary of State. Hillary didn’t do this….and when she was asked for the emails…….she turned the ones SHE selected over (how convenient) then ….of course-she wiped the server clean…..
8) Hillary may claim to be just like one of us….but she hasn’t driven a car in 20yrs…..she has her own personal chauffeur. Because driving a car guys is sooo hard. Hillary’s net worth is over 20 million! She says she wants to help us “every day Americans”….but she has no clue what it’s like to be an “every day American.” I personally want someone that has lived in the private sector, held a normal job, and knows what a gallon of milk costs…..I am so over these career politicians….and Hillary is the epitome of a career politician!
9) So… I have yet to meet one person that can name me 3 major accomplishments Hillary has made that qualifies her to become the President of the United States….I am not asking for a loooooong list…just name three! Oh and please for the love -don’t say “Russian Re-set”…..after that “re-set” Putin invaded the Ukraine….mmmkay. And please don’t say our foreign policy has improved under her lead…..Ummm ….Hillary even refused to say Boko Haram was a terrorist organization….huh….I guess kidnapping girls and selling them into sex slavery doesn’t count ……oh and let’s remember Iraq caved to Islamic terrorism as well while she was Secretary of State…..ummm…have you checked out the state of the Middle East lately???
10) Lastly……With half of Americans receiving some kind of government assistance….I gotta say this is deeply saddening. America, the land of opportunity…..now the land of government handouts. It’s time to be inspired again! To get Americans working again, dreaming again, believing again…..but with Hillary….it’ll be more of what we have had the last 6.5 years. More debt, more government over-reach, and less individual freedom.
I will not fall victim to trading my freedom for government enslavement through dependency…and I hope you won’t either.
Conservative Momma 