I am a Conservative and here is why

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I am a Conservative and here is why

I saw a clip of an interview with Dr Ben Carson a few days back that I posted on my 
Conservative Momma Facebook Page. He had the idea of not having an R, D or I next to the candidates name when voting in an election. He claimed this would cause people to actually do some research about WHO they were voting for and WHAT they were voting for, resulting in an educated vote. I love the idea….do I think this will every take place-unfortunately No. 
Republicans have allowed the mainstream media to define who they are-“old white dudes who hate women and homosexuals.” Well first off I am a woman, I am not old-I am technically a “millennial,” and I don’t hate homosexuals.  
Personally I think it’s gotten all clouded. It’s often hard to tell who is who when you look at the cluster F in DC.  I think it’s smartest to go back to core principles and values when figuring out where you stand…
Dr. Carson described himself as an “Independent” who leaned towards Conservative Values……well…I AM a Conservative and here’s why: 

1) I know it’s going out there on a limb these days but I Believe in the Constitution! I believe that our leaders are not exempt from following the constitution! The Constitution has seen us through 44 Presidencies, It has seen us through the exploration of the wild west, the abolition of slavery, the civil war, women’s right to vote, World War 1 and 2, landing on the moon, and all the while making the United States of America the greatest nation on earth…enabling the right to LIFE, LIBERTY and the PURSUIT of HAPPINESS. If you don’t like the Constitution feel free to move to another country that has bigger dreamers, entrepreneurs, risk takers, and world changers ….wait…you won’t find one! 
2) Limited Government! This country was founded by men and women escaping an over reaching government in England! I believe that the government is here to protect and provide essentials for every day life that enable the Individual pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. 
3) Every Life should have a say! Whether that life is in the womb still getting all sassified or old old old and ready to meet the maker! Often people want to get all technical on this issue-I personally believe that you are dead when your heart stops beating and I believe that you are alive if their is a heartbeat. That heart deserves a shot in this world and should be entitled to the same rights as you or I.   
4) Term Limits! I am a strong advocate for #termlimits in Congress…do your time, then get the heck out of there! Not all Conservatives hold this in deep regard but I do! It’s about the people not the politicians….so many congressmen and women have forgotten that we are their bosses and they work for us! 
5) Education-Since the Department of Education was formed in 1980, test scores and scholastic performance has declined! I believe in giving the power back to the states and parents! Why should some out of touch government bureaucrat be deciding what’s best for your child-they are YOUR child-YOU know what’s best- School choice is a must! 
6) I believe the government has completely overreached it’s boundaries in regards to our Personal privacy! No ONE should be spied on without probable cause! Giving up your civil freedoms for protection is enslavement based on fear-a decision based on fear will only further enslave. The violation of our Fourth Amendment that we are witnessing has got to stop! 
7) Second Amendment-it is our Right to keep and bear arms! If this freaks you out…get educated on guns…most who are terrified of them have never held one or taken the time to get informed on the issue! Again…don’t let fear…make decisions for you! I am fully aware that this is a touchy subject to many. I don’t believe though, that Law abiding citizens should have their rights limited because some wacko has gone off the chain. Un-arming law abiding citizens would only fuel the crimes of those who are lawless. 
8) I believe that being Conservative means being fiscally Conservative and that is spending what you have, not spending what you don’t have hoping that somehow it’ll all turnaround. If you can’t afford it, don’t buy it. We have watched our Government spend spend spend….thinking that somehow it will all work out….well it doesn’t work like that. For example, if you have massive credit card debt do you keep spending, hoping that the credit card company will send you a letter saying…”hey it’s cool, you don’t have to pay us back,”…..fyi-that will NEVER happen! Our government has driven us deeper and deeper into debt-at some point our creditors will want to collect! STOP THE SPENDING!
9) I believe in Personal Responsibility, you and I are responsible for our own actions not the Governement. I know that the true War on Women is to limit a woman’s concerns to only that of the reproductive system. I am a woman and I will not be put in a box stamped “reproductive rights!” I am much more than that! My concerns, go far beyond what pills the government is buying for me. I am grown and I can do just fine on my own. I have the ability to challenge my government to bigger issues: job growth, school choice, my 1st and 4th Amendments being violated, a president that has violated the Constitution that he swore to protect, the sovereignty of our nations borders, our International influence…need I go on? So no….don’t you dare try to tell me that all I should care about is reproductive rights…to get my vote…mmmkay!
10) Less Taxes: Taxing the hell out of corporations as well as small businesses to the point that they have to close their doors, or move their production overseas…does not stimulate job growth….apparently our President has yet to grasp this seriously soooooo freaking simple concept. 
11) Lastly, I believe America is Exceptional. Not that I am exceptional, or that you are exceptional (though I do believe God’s creation’s have the ability to be exceptional) but that America and what this great nation offers is exceptional. America-though not perfect-has done more GOOD, than any other nation on earth. I will never apologize for being an American, and I do not for a moment take my citizenship for granted.  

and this is why I am a Conservative. 



Reflecting on Primaries

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I read an article by the Daily Caller the other day in which Tea Party backed Chris McDaniel said that many conservatives don’t feel welcome in the Republican Party and I soooo relate. 

In my frustration with the Primary Election results on Tuesday night.  I took to social media. I made some comments on a few pages and the response I got was insane! Because I was not supportive of the candidates who won-I was immediately called a ‘closeted leftie’, RINO (Republican in name only) a crazy leftist. I was even told I had my head up my ass-no joke. Now I am a grown woman, I chose to comment and share my thoughts so I can handle the repercussions. 


Once I think that we are starting to get some movement some traction as a party…we come to a halt and I don’t even feel comfortable using the term ‘we’ because ‘we’ stands for unity and I see such division. 

Yes, together in November we will unite but I am telling you-we gotta figure this out now-before it’s too late. The amount of mudslinging and bickering that is taking place is insane. 

The primary reason I was ‘attacked’ was because I disagree with our decision as a party to back many who are part of the Establishment. 


The Establishment-permanent political class (old school Republicans) and Democrats are why we are where we are at as a country. 

Massive Government overreach-the Bush’s implemented this too, BIG government, lot’s of spending….


The last President who inherited a mess and fixed it was Reagan. If I am going to classify myself at this point-I am a Reagan Conservative.  

No president is perfect but the more I learn about him the more I respect and believe in his principles. One of Reagan’s primary goals was to reduce the growth of government spending, he reduced many taxes with the goal of reducing inflation. He was pro-life, there was an attempted assassination on him and yet he remained strongly Pro Gun, he was a Capitalist-a believer in the free market, and believed in giving power back to the states.  

We have drifted from this as a party. Reagan’s simplistic policies with no hidden agendas are no more. What remains is so convoluted and complex. The original intent -‘We the people’ has become-we the super-pacs, the lobbyists, the big corporations. 

I often feel lost in our party because of this. 

When trying to clarify my talking points on the social media fiasco the other night -there was no room for discussion. It resulted in name calling. 

If we are to continue on the path we are on, I question the Republican Party’s survival. There are changes that must be made in the party or it will die.  

What did I and do I suggest: 

We have to go after the young vote! How? They don’t want the government in their business more than anybody! We have to emphasize that the heart of the Conservative movement is getting the government out of our personal business! 

We have to get women to really understand that women’s issues go far beyond birthcontrol and who’s paying for it! 

We have to widen the tent stakes and include minorities and encourage them to lead! The democrats expect them to be an automatic vote-well let’s take that vote-Recruit! 

We all have moments when we are discouraged but I honestly do believe there is a hope. I believe that changes can be made but we have to be willing to listen to each other. We have to be willing to recognize that we as a party must make these changes if we want to win in General Elections…. 



My Hero

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Most hero’s are found in comic books, novels, or in our own imagination….yet I found this hero in my very own home growing up as a kid-my dad.
The term ‘hero’ is described as “a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
“a war hero.“
My father is the son of a World War II veteran, he never served in war himself ….but I know he would have if called upon.
To say that my dad is a unique anomaly, barely begins to describe him. There is only one.
Growing up as a kid, I really didn’t know how rare my dad was. He was just the guy that had tea parties with me when I was 4years old, the guy that told “hungry Tom and Jack the bear man” stories to me and my siblings (stories invented and created by my dad). He was the guy that took me to the ice rink before the sun rose every weekday before heading into work himself, the guy that said prayers over me every night and checked for snakes under my bed, the guy that picked me up early from school dances, the guy making sure I stayed away from boys, and the guy making sure I was home at curfew…..
It wasn’t until later after leaving home and going away to college that I really started to realize how unique my dad was and is.
Now I see that being a father of seven children and putting them all through college is rare.
Walking away from the security of a corporate job to start your own business while have 8 people depending on you for their well being -is rare.
Not giving up when things were looking grim-even more rare.
 My dad is a man that dreams bigger than anyone I have ever known. He has never been one to follow the crowd-he is a leader, a go getter, an ‘I don’t care if the odds are against me’ kinda guy. He loves Jesus with all his heart and at the same time a good cigar and glass of wine. He is compassionate, honest, and will tell you the truth- even when it’s hard to hear. One of the manliest men I know but still tears up when he hears “The star spangled banner.”  He loves to laugh, and challenges me to be the best I can be. A father to seven-but I never for a moment felt like a number growing up. He is an entrapaneuer, a risk taker, he was at every sporting event of his children (if not coaching), a mentor, counselor, advisor, exhorter, and a person that inspires me every day-to make a difference.
It will be two years ago in about a week that my dad ran for United States Congress.
I still think about it often. To find a person with such an incredible love and concern for this country is rare. We get caught up with our own lives and it is so easy to loose sight of the country that has provided us the opportunities that we have.
Many of us see Liberty, Justice and our Constitutional rights being attacked and we feel powerless….but we are not. How do I know???
….because I see my dad.
After losing, the Congressional race he got back up….brushed himself off….and loves this country more today than yesterday. He is not done. He is more involved, more passionate, more outspoken, more fired up then ever before. He believes in the hope of America, he believes that America is still the greatest nation on this earth and there is no surrender.
You see…..
Now I know.
The character and heroic nature of a man is not what he does after he has won, but what he does after he has lost.
I have watched these two years go by and I now know that my hero, is truly a hero.
My hero’s tale has yet to be written about, because I believe some of the most heroic tales still lie ahead for this man.
Happy Father’s Day Dad, I love you-my hero.

Even Jesus Rocked the Boat

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Even Jesus rocked the boat
‘If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all…’ sound familiar?
We all grew up hearing that taught, this was instilled in our behavior….just shut your mouth if you can’t be nice. I agree with this concept- to a point-but I also believe it is our calling as Christians to speak up and speak out.
I have found that many believers think that we are to be passive and non-confrontational, our soul purpose to love.
I do believe that we are called to Love first and foremost but love is not passive, love takes action.
When you study the ‘love’ chapter-1 Corinthians 13,
Love is all verbs! So love in itself is not passive.
My love for this country can be spoken about over and over-but it’s my actions that I will be judged by. What did I do to defend her? Was I silent while her freedoms were slowly being taken from her? Did I not speak up when I saw the erosion of her rights being suffocated because I didn’t want to cause others to feel uncomfortable…

I am trying to figure out when making others ‘uncomfortable’ became unchristian????

Don’t discuss, post, tweet or address particular topics because they will make people uncomfortable.
Instead let’s talk about unicorns, lollipops and the latest fashion craze…. 😉
Focus only topics people can agree on-nice concept- but that is actually not a true practice of Christianity. 
If the floor is dirty, you sweep it. If you simply resign to sweeping the dirt under the rug, that doesn’t mean the room is clean.
Why are we so afraid to be uncomfortable or God forbid make anyone else uncomfortable? 
When you study the life of Jesus- he was constantly making people uncomfortable.
In fact there are countless occurrences in the new testament of Jesus causing such disruption and even anger.
At one point Jesus was flipping over tables in a temple-hmmm that’s not very nice and I bet that made some people very uncomfortable…
Scribes and Pharisees were constantly telling Jesus that he is not abiding by the rules, and rule breaking caused all sorts of uncomfortableness (not a real word….but gets the point across : )

Jesus, defended his disciples numerous times-when they were breaking scriptural law as well.
There was no separation of church and state back then, they were linked. There were no topics that were “avoided” or taboo. So when Jesus was addressing, disagreeing and even breaking scriptural laws he was also in defiance of the government.  A few examples:
Jesus said all meats/foods were clean, the Jewish law was to not consume pork.
Jesus, taught, healed and delivered people on the Sabbath, the Jewish law was to rest on this day.
Jesus, drank wine and his first miracle was turning water into wine, yet Leviticus 10:9 states to not drink wine, and the majority of Jewish people abided by this.
Jesus is often portrayed as so peaceful but he himself said:
34 <sup value="(A)”>“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. <sup value="(B)”>I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 <sup value="(C)”>For I have come <sup value="(D)”>to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. (Matthew 10:34-35).
 
I really think the times of being able to stay silent on some political and social issues, is no more. I think when we are silent and do not speak up, we are still going to be held responsible. This is clearly going to cause division…..and this is going to make people uncomfortable…
Jesus died because he made a very bold claim, he claimed to be the Son of God. I bet you it wasn’t easy to say something like that,  He knew the price that would be paid for making such a proclamation. He said things constantly that rocked the boat and he told us to go and do the same.

We are called to be ‘Christ like,’ when you really study the life of Christ he was controversial because he spoke truth.
Truth often is so hard to hear and can cause great controversy, anger and resentment….but truth opens the door for freedom.

Freedom is what this blog is about. I believe that individual freedom as Americans is closely linked to the freedom found in Christ.
I believe that we are to stand strong in our convictions, to speak up on issues because the big issues effect humanity and that is what Christ died for.
And…… if you are making some uncomfortable….then maybe you are doing something right 🙂

Impeachment

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I -a simple citizen of the United States -call for an Impeachment of President Obama.
 
What does that mean?
 
Impeachment is a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as criminal or civil punishment.
 
What unlawful activity is the president being accused of….well….where do I begin???
 
Obama time and time again has defied the Constitution, which is the very framework by which we live by.
 
Before I dive into the latest catastrophe our current administrations has caused -let’s just  highlight the last 2.5  years for the sake of having a shorter read…
 
  IRS targeting Conservative groups…how messed up is this!? The Internal Revenue Service specifically going after and auditing, investigating, harassing Conservative groups and also harassing those that have donated to Conservative Groups. IRS official Lois Learner -invoked her 5th Amendment Right to not speak…..if you aren’t speaking…what are you hiding.
 
 Benghazi: Let’s just call a spade a spade. The men that died -US Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty -were left to die- because sending in help would make the Obama Administration look bad when they were campaigning for the 2012 election on the platform that the tension of Al Qaida was dissolving. If there was a terrorist attack and a lot more men were to die re-election would be in jeopardy……so let the men die.
 
The Veteran Scandal: Over 40 Veterans have died because they have not been able to receive healthcare (by the way this is just a foreshadowing of what Obama Care is gonna look like once it goes into full effect). These are our Veterans. The men and women that have fought and risked their lives to keep America free. These men and women should be held in the highest regard-receiving the BEST treatment! The Obama Administration acted clueless that this was even going on! Obama served on the Veteran Affairs Committee when he was a Senator….if there is anyone that was aware of our treatment of Veterans it would be him! I also believe that a LEADER takes responsibility. If something is happening on your watch…YOU OWN IT! Obama is incapable of taking responsibility …..which I believe makes him completely unfit to lead.

Obama Care: IF you like your plan you can keep your plan….ummm LIE.

 
The Illegal wiretapping by the NSA violating our 4th Amendment Right: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. There is no arguing this it happened, I believe it is STILL happening and it violates OUR RIGHTS, -which I’ll have you know-if you don’t fight for your rights…they are taken from you and the generations that will follow you.
 
 
The latest and seriously the most incompetent, shocking, and seriously still continues to baffle me…: The freeing of a Deserter who supposedly renounced his American citizenship, was being investigated by the CIA (since 2012 for being a possible terrorist himself) Bowe Bergdahl,  in exchange for the release of  5 deadly Taliban members. (In the process of trying to find Bergdahl after he deserted his troop- 6 American soldiers died.) Ahhhh…. and I won’t even go into my theories on Bergdahl or Bergdahl’s dad who praised Allah on the White House steps while Obama stood along side him nodding as if understanding what Bergdahl’s dad was saying in Arabic….no no….let’s not go there…..
 
Instead let’s talk about Completely BREAKING THE LAW , a law that Obama himself wrote.
This alone is call for impeachment! Obama was to give Congress 30 days notice of any prisoners released from Guantanamo, instead Congress was given 5 hours. That’s a law that Obama wrote himself and signed just a year ago. Obama did not abide by the law. Had Obama followed the law -Bergdahl’s background would have been thoroughly vetted- resulting in all the alarming info we are hearing about him now! Congress would HAVE NOT agreed to this exchange and we would not have loosed 5 deadly terrorist who hate America and want to destroy her!
On top of this, in Article II Section 4 of our Constitution -the grounds for Impeachment are discussed.
 
 One of the grounds is this:  (The President) Must certainly be punishable for giving false information to the Senate. (Obama didn’t even give any info to the Senate-he bypassed Congress all together) He is to regulate all intercourse with foreign powers, and it is his duty to impart to the Senate every material intelligence he receives. If it should appear that he has not given them full information, but has concealed important intelligence which he ought to have communicated, and by that means induced them to enter into meansures injurious to their country, (Ummm ya freeing the Taliban Dream team will be detrimental!) and which they would not have consented to had the true state of things been disclosed to them, – in this case, I ask whether, upon an impeachment for a misdemeanor upon such an account…..)
 
Congress is elected by we the people, if they are not allowed to speak on OUR behalf….then We are no longer a democratic society. Obama is not our parent, he does not decide what’s best for his children- he works for us and he did not consult us…if he had…we might not be in the danger we have now put ourselves and our children in….
 
This is grounds for Impeachment and I am calling for it!