Dr. Herbert London remarks on the renewal of Conservative movement, Jed Babbin, former United States Deputy Undersecretary of Defense
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Deputy_Undersecretary_of_Defense introducing Lt.Col West (‘Lincoln for our times’ whom many are saying will possibly be our first Black Conservative POTUS). Also on hand: Mayor Michael Bloomberg to honor NYC students for their essays on President Lincoln presented by the Queens Village Republican Club at their 134th Bicentennial Lincoln Dinner.
Keynote Speaker Allen B. West
Jed Babbin introduces Col. West
Video : Mayor Bloomberg speaks at the dinner
Go here>> to see more pictures of Allen at the ceremony.
Lincoln’s Day Address delivered by Dr. Herb London
2008 Certificate Awards to Local Candidates
Click here>> to see more pictures of the children who had the winning essays on Lincoln (and their families)
Video off the students receiving their Lincoln Essay Awards:
Video of the beginning and end of the dinner (includes a bit of the fabulous Viennese table as well)
To see pictures of the dinner and other speakers go here>>
Our local Candidates were honored as well as others:
To view a few pictures of Mayor Bloomberg at the dinner go here>>
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And then post dinner…
“Washingtoons”
11 Feb 2009
LTC(R) Allen B West..aka AW
Fellow South Florida riders, greetings and it is time again to have our monthly analysis and assessment of developments out of our Nation’s capitol. We are still under one month in our new Obama administration and we have much to discuss. This past Saturday we had a rally to kickoff our 2010 Congressional campaign and I spoke using a simple theme, “How did we get to this point”? I would like to use that theme for this month’s piece.
How did we get to the point where we are told that “only government” can remedy our current economic situation. Last time I checked it was government that placed us in this situation. When government made the fateful decision that everyone in America was entitled to own a home this terrible crisis was born.
Home ownership is a privilege, not a right, however those in Washington brought forth legislation which lowered standards for mortgage lending. It also pressured financial institutions that tried to maintain appropriate lending standards and levied fines against them for non-compliance. When government places entitlement over empowerment you will head down the raod to perdition, which is where we find our America heading.
Now we face another economic stimulus plan, first was the Troubled Asset Recovery Plan (TARP) aka bailout, which truly is nothing more than a big government spending spree. More government is not the answer to our financial woes, the answer lies with the American taxpayer. President Obama continues a fear mongering tactic to get us to believe that this plan is what is needed. A recent Congressional Budget Office analysis, and many top economists, stated that we could do nothing and be better off than with this plan.
How did we come to the point where we no longer respect the indomitable American spirit to be resilient and push past this crisis. When did we lose faith in realizing that putting money back into the pockets of the American citizen is the way to restore an ailing economy? When we focus on empowering the American taxpayer, our small businesses, and entrepreneurs then our economy will grow.
Why not simply say we are going to eliminate capital gains, dividend, and death taxes. We should no longer tax social security benefits. We could freeze employer and employee payroll taxes for six months to a year and create wealth for our families. Why not establish a flat tax rate with standard deductions for individuals, corporations, and businesses and provide tax credits to those who stay in America, hire Americans, and produce American goods and services. We need to look towards stimulating investment, innovation, ingenuity, and economic growth…..not bloating government and increasing our deficit.
And do not forget, there is no provision for use of e-verify in this stimulus bill, how many of these “shovel ready” jobs will go to illegal immigrants?
How did we come to the point where we do not assess our foreign aid spending and make the cuts there? We should look at the $925 Million we send to the UN and say, we are cutting back. Why do we not hear anyone in the federal government, President Obama, Sen Harry Reid, Speaker Nancy Pelosi say, “We are going to examine how government can cut back, reduce spending, and shift money to paying off our debts”? Instead we have, at last count (7) new government positions called Czars…welcome to the United Socialist States of America.
How did we get to the point where our government is now owning financial institutions? I am concerned about that because one of the mandates from the Communist Manifesto is for the state to gain control of banks and financial institutions.
How did we get to the point where a new President would make his first call not to allied leaders but to a Palestinian group leader, Mahmoud Abbas? Where his first interview was to Al Arabiya and his tone was apologetic and appeasing to the muslim world.
How did we get to the point where President Obama felt the most important first executive order was to shut down GITMO, cease military tribunals, and seek to offer our precious American constitutional rights to our terrorist enemies. How many families of those who lost their lives on the USS Cole had their hearts ripped out when charges against these murderers were dropped?
How did we get to the point where our Second Amendment constitutional rights are again under attack with a bill dated 6 Jan 2009 floating around in the US House of Representatives? Be very aware and remain vigilant my fellow Americans.
How did we get to this point? The answer is simple, we grew complacent, apathetic, and lazy. We have now allowed the inmates to run the asylum, speaking of Washington DC. All that should have mattered during the 2008 Presidential election is now starting to matter. We have strayed so far away from our foundational principles of governance and free market capitalism that we are in danger of losing the essence of America.
We have been taken advantage of by a media that was complicit in hiding the truth, and as Goebbels in Nazi Germany, they just kept telling us the “Big Lie”…which then become truth. America is a Republic which means there is a limit of power for the government. It means that “We the People” are the stakeholders and that the rule of law must reign supreme. We have separation of powers and should always on the lookout for consolidation of power. We must reemphasize the preeminence and strict interpretation of our Constitution, the embodiment of the America way of life.
Shall there be a new “tea party”? I say yes, because the American people, not the mindless lemmings who are dead from the neck up, shall stand and demand their Country back. I know what my purpose is, do you?
How did we get to this point, well, that is evident. The real question is “How do We the People recommit to our principles, restore our Republic, and regain our American spirit”?
Ride Hard, Ride Safe
AW
I’ve been involved in taxes for lengthier then I care to acknowledge, both on the individual side (all my working life story!!) and from a legal viewpoint since passing the bar and following tax law. I’ve rendered a lot of advice and redressed a lot of wrongs, and I must say that what you’ve put up makes complete sense. Please uphold the good work – the more people know the better they’ll be outfitted to handle with the tax man, and that’s what it’s all about.