From politics (moderates who lean to the right) to Pogo (drools during poker stare) to rants (Whatcha expect from savvy, sassy sexagenarians?) to raves (Have you had your kudo today?) -- we never take ourselves too seriously.
We do, however, reserve the right to slaughter an occasional sacred cow. And in case we fail to mention it -- we will never forget....
Here's the latest I [Kirkorian]have, from Numbers USA. Since Tuesday's cloture motion (to bring the amnesty back up for debate) needs 60 votes to succeed, .... 41 senators either have to vote No or just be absent. There are 32 pretty solid No votes ...
The following 12 senators are leaning against the bill itself but so far are leaning toward the cloture motion — which means, in reality, that they would be helping pass the amnesty, because if the bill comes to a final vote, it will pass. These are the Senators whose decisions will likely determine whether the amnesty passes or not: Bond (R-Mo.), Bingaman (D-N.M.), Burr (R-N.C.), Boxer (D-Calif.), Cochran (R-Miss.), Conrad (D-N.D.), Ensign (R-Nev.), Levin (D-Mich.), Gregg (R-N.H.), Nelson (D-Neb.), Hatch (R-Utah), Webb (D-Va.).
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Most of the Mitt Romney "blog rolls" I've seen are "focus" blogs -- that is, focused specifically on the Mitt Romney campaign.
Which is good, btw. Very good.
But we're starting a "generic" blog roll of bloggers who SUPPORT Mitt Romney, yet also blog on general topics.
Wanna join? Wanna have direct access to other bloggers who support Mitt Romney? General blogs will be prefaced by **. (The other links will be to articles about Mitt's campaign.)
Leave a comment below (including your URL and blog name.) You'll be added to the roll.
You don't have to link back here or anything like that .... Just paste the SCRIPT for the roll in your sidebar (beneath an appropriate image or text label supportive of Mitt Romney's campaign for the Presidency).
Pass a law granting amnesty to all illegals and create a celebratory bonfire with the backlog of applications, FBI search requests, security reports, etc. to celebrate the travesty and injustice to Americans.
I wouldn't presume to speak for the millions of Americans who oppose this bill, but it's because I'm an immigrant myself that I object to the most patent absurdity peddled by the pro-amnesty crowd. The bill is fundamentally a fraud. Its ''comprehensive solution'' to illegal immigration is simply to flip all the illegals overnight into the legal category. Voila! Problem solved! There can be no more illegal immigrants because the Senate has simply abolished the category. Ingenious! For their next bipartisan trick, Congress will reduce the murder rate by recategorizing murderers as jaywalkers.
First, the reaction to the amnesty bill debacle is not to retreat. On the contrary, we must become especially politically aggressive. Yes, the politicians in office now have mostly failed us but that does not mean that there aren't good men and women out there who can and want to serve this nation with honor. LOCATE YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPS
Track down your senators and representatives. Check their local office and local newspapers. The best scenario is to meet them in person and tell them what you think--face to face. The next best thing is to contact them at their office. Any time you are communicating, remember to be firm but polite. Decide what you will say ahead of time and while it may not come out exactly as you planned, it'll be close. Make notes about the elements of the amnesty plan that you especially do not like, making it clear you know what you're talking about. Be specific. TELL THEM EXACTLY WHAT YOU WILL DO IF THEY VOTE FOR THE AMNESTY BILL
1) You will not vote for them. 2) You will be active in helping to recruit someone to run against them. 3) You will give money to that candidate.
Once you have confronted your House and Senate Monkeys, call the National Republican Congressional Committeeand tell them what you told your representative, and stress the fact that you will no longer give money to the NRCC, and instead will put all your support behind a specific candidate to defeat the sitting Republican congressional and senate representative. These people understand one thing and one thing only--money. Make sure they know you will hurt them where it counts.
National Republican Congressional Committee
Phone Numbers
NRCC Main Number - (202) 479-7000 News Media Inquiries - (202) 479-7000 Information on Contributing - (202) 479-7000 To contact us by email, please send a message to website@nrcc.org.
Whomever you call, make sure they understand you're reasonable, informed and this is war. Your future and the future of your children is at stake.
The Weak Links:
The list below are Republicans who are considered "weak" in their stance against the bill. Contact them. Those with an * will be up for relection in 2008:
UPDATE: Paul Potts second performance is linked at the bottom of post.
Thanks to the Anchoress .... If you can listen to this humble young man's voice without goose bumps or eyes welling, you're a stronger person than I.
And he is humble -- don't believe the rumors about his studying with professionals. The talented young man sings in a community opera company and paid to attend a lecture by Pavarotti.
Remember his name. Paul Potts. He reminds me of another young talent who sang for Simon ... Dolittle was her name and she should have won the recent American Idol competition ....
But I digress.
Let Paul get you into the mood for a relaxing weekend.
By the way, the winner of this UK competition will sing for the Queen of England. What an honor it would be for the Queen to host this talented young man's first concert ....
I was just surfing blogs for updates on the status of the blogosphere and happened across this link to a new Romney site .... Ultimitt.org. It's full of resources, info, groups and Romney videos.
Here's one video to clarify (again) why Mitt Romney is experiencing his due-surge in popularity:
Check out Ultimitt.org. If you can't find a group that "fits," start one!
