I hope that goofy logic is a limited form of hysteria. It sure doesn't look like a way to force the Reps to do anything, besides become extinct.
Do you really think that this would be better for America?
Posted on 02/10/2007 10:41:01 AM PST by LSUfan
“Peace Through Strength” are three words that, when uttered with conviction by a man of principle and great leadership, and backed up by decisive action, had the power to free hundreds of millions of people from the oppression of communism and saved this country from the specter of “mutually assured destruction.”
It was in a speech entitled, “A Time for Choosing”, that Ronald Reagan ignited the conservative movement in America and began the death knell of communism. “Peace Through Strength” became our charge. I firmly believe that it will take continued, unwavering dedication to that same calling to achieve victory against the evil terrorist threat we now confront.
I was swept into office by that Reagan revolution, arriving in Congress the same year Reagan arrived in Washington. He ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity by cutting taxes, limiting government and winning the Cold War.
It is a time for choosing again. Do we as a people choose appeasement in the name of tolerance and political correctness? If so, then we are saying to the world that what we are really willing to tolerate is evil in the World. Or, instead, do we stand firm in our resolve that this nation shall remain a beacon of freedom to people of goodwill everywhere?
Do we as a people choose dependence on a bigger, and ever-more-intrusive government? Or do we choose self-reliance, recognizing that we know better than government how to spend our money, raise our children, provide for our families.
I am confident you agree with me that we Americans have the self-reliance and the character to remain free. We choose for this nation to remain free by remaining strong; through military strength, economic strength and, in addition, through strength of character.
How?
A Strong Military and Secure Borders
Support our U.S. Military Men and Women
As Chairman of the Armed Services Committee in the U.S House of Representatives I have dedicated the resources necessary to rebuild our military into the strongest and most effective fighting force in the world, after years of the Clinton Administration slashing our Armed Forces through budget cuts and troop reductions,
Our best national security asset is the U.S. soldier.
Through their patriotism, dedication and sacrifice, America is more secure. We must continue to ensure their access to superior training and resources so they can meet the challenges ahead.
Field a National Missile Defense
With Iran and North Korea blatantly ignoring international pressure to stop their efforts to build and field nuclear weapons, we must aggressively pursue a missile defense system that will protect our communities and families from the whims of rogue nations.
Target Terrorists
Our national intelligence and defense communities must be given the tools necessary to identify, track, stop and prosecute terrorists before they have a chance to strike.
Provide for Border Enforcement
Homeland security begins at our nation’s borders. Knowing who and what are entering our country is critical to our efforts to secure our communities and protect our families. Building fences in strategic locations along our international borders is a proven method of keeping America safe.
We must have a Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement corps with sufficient strength to secure our borders and provide for interior enforcement throughout the country.
We must field the manpower and technology at our national ports of entry to allow all cargo coming into the United States to be screened and inspected in a thorough and efficient manner.
We proved the double border fence works in my home district of San Diego. I wrote the Border Fence Provision, signed into law by President Bush, which mandates the construction of the fence across 700 miles of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. There will be attempts made to undo the funding for it. You have my commitment that I will do everything in my power to maintain that funding and build that fence.
Economic Strength
Keep American Industry and Jobs in the U.S.
American workers are the most productive and innovative labor force in the world. Unfortunately, they are asked to compete in an unfair environment against other workers who make only a fraction of a living wage and are employed by companies that face few, if any, responsibilities to the environment or to the long-term prospects of their employees. In addition, our domestic manufacturers are forced to compete against foreign companies that benefit from their country’s currency and/or regulatory regimes. International trade has the ability to lead to global prosperity, but it cannot come at the expense of the American worker and their families.
Reduce the Tax Burden
Our small businesses and families face a significant tax burden that hinders their ability to plan, prepare and invest in their future. Reducing that burden will spur economic activity and enable families to have a secure future.
Strength of Character:
Honoring the Sanctity of Human Life
The life of the unborn child deserves the same rights and protections as any citizen of the United States. I have sponsored many pieces of pro-life legislation and have a clear and consistent record of fighting for the rights of our most vulnerable Americans.
Protecting Children from Predators
Our children must be protected from those who would seek to do them harm. We need to implement stronger protections against: inappropriate on-line contacts with minors; pornographic materials that target children; and predators who avoid jail and strike again.
Defending the Institution of Marriage
Marriage is the foundational building block of our society. It is under threat by activist judges throughout the country. It must be clearly defined as the unity of one man with one woman.
Preserving Our Religious Heritage
Groups like the ACLU have waged a relentless battle to remove any mention of God from public life in America. This strikes at our very foundations. That is why I took action to save the Mt. Soledad Memorial in San Diego, CA, when it was threatened. That is why on the Armed Services Committee, we successfully defended our military chaplains and preserved their right to pray without fear of censorship by military commanders.
Religious symbols like the words “Under God” in our pledge, “In God We Trust” on our currency and countless examples on monuments across our nation’s capitol are historically significant and honor those who came before us. They must be protected for future generations. They are an important part of our history and targeting their removal dishonors us all.
Protecting Our Second Amendment Liberties
It seems every election year, some liberal politician dons an NRA cap and grabs a shotgun for a hunting photo-op, as if that means they support our right as Americans to keep and bear arms. I, myself, thoroughly enjoy hunting, having just recently spent a great weekend hunting elk in Arizona. But, the second amendment is not about hunting. It is about the right of you and me to be secure in our homes. We must vigorously defend against all attempts to chip away at the Second Amendment. You know as well as I do that there is one thing criminals prefer over any other: unarmed victims.
Standing Firm with our Allies and Freedom Loving People Everywhere
The whole world looks to United States of America as that “shining city on a hill” that Ronald Reagan called upon us to be. Enemies of freedom will find no more powerful foe than a strong America. Friends of liberty will find no greater ally.
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These are issues of pressing concern. Thank you for allowing me to share them with you. I thank you for what you do within our Republican party to uphold our conservative ideals. It is indeed a time for choosing – for choosing what kind of America we will pass on to our children and grandchildren.
My life’s work and the work of our party is to pass on to our posterity a secure America, strong and free.
Sincerely,
Duncan Hunter
This man I could vote for.
Me too. Hannity said the other day that he doesn't stand a chance of getting nomination.
I really like this guy. But he certainly needs some name recognition.
I don't see how he can get it either. However, if McCain gets it I'm moving to a hermitage.
His is the most sensible mission of our party, of our people. That's why I'm aligning my support squarely behind Hunter.
Hannity and the other big names seem determined to foist a RINO on us this election. All they will accomplish if they succeed is giving the Democrats the win when conservatives stay home in November.
The same was said about Ronald Reagan.
Hannity's gospel fails him sometimes.
I with that those supposedly on our side would stop their belittling comments. The generals testifying before a Senate committee that our troops wouldn't be bothered by its voting against their mission, Tony Snow laughing that Pelosi's request for a huge plane is no big deal and all those saying that Hunter can't get the nomination are discouraging. This long before the 1992 election almost no one had heard of Bill Clinton either.
"Me too. Hannity said the other day that he doesn't stand a chance of getting nomination."
He does if we support him, fight for him and insist with our votes that he IS the nominee.
I get so tired of the defeatist attitude I see by alot of people. The only time he won't be the nominee is after the primaries and if he's defeated.
But then the Republican party is going to have far bigger problems.
with = wish
What RINO's in the party want is to see just how far left they can push Conservatives, away from the core principles that, under other circumstances, wouldn't be allowable within the GOP and which Conservatives won't support.
What I ask people to do is, if the letter behind the name wasn't there, if the candidate were of a neutral or of no party affiliation, would they vote for the candidate based upon the candidate's principles?
If the answer is questionable or no, they need carefully consider in which direction the GOP, the country will ultimately be led.
"You never say never, but Congressman Hunter faces extremely long odds given that practically no one apart from students of Congress knows who he is," said Jack Pitney, a government professor at Claremont McKenna College. "He's a good member of Congress, a very effective chairman of Armed Services. It's just that he has no following within the party."
I'm afraid that nothing has changed since then.
Hunter was invisible to me, except that his son is a Marine... and I pay attention!
I with they wouldn't do that too...;-)
Exactly. And thats why I will sit home if the Republicans don't nominate a conservative. If they nominate a RINO then it is actually in my interests for them to lose so they understand they can't succeed by doing that. I will endure a Democrat president if thats what it takes to force the Reps to stay true to conservative principles.
As my congress person, he's a peach.
But .. lots of people including Hewitt have said the same thing.
However, the election in 2006 convinces me .. THIS GUY IS THE ONE PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR. And .. this current dust-up regarding the Border Patrol has put Hunter front and center on the issue. He's now written legislation to free the 3 men he believes have been falsely jailed. So far, he has 89 signatures to the measure.
HE's SOMEBODY WITH GUTS AND SOMEBODY WHO'S NOT AFRAID TO SAY WHAT HE BELIEVES.
What really irks me is the number of people foisting Rudy as a "Conservative" and he's actually to the left of Clinton.
If the GOP expects me to vote for a pro-abortionist, if the GOP expects me to vote for a pro-SSM advocate, if the GOP expects me to vote for an arms prohibitionist, and if the GOP expects me to vote for a government expansionist, I won't do it.
RinoRudy has no place in the GOP until the GOP reverses its planks. Then, I'll have no place in the GOP.
I hope that goofy logic is a limited form of hysteria. It sure doesn't look like a way to force the Reps to do anything, besides become extinct.
Do you really think that this would be better for America?
Not a dimes worth of difference between them and Guiliani or McCain....and at least those are liberals that my own party didn't foist on me.
Duncan Hunter is my congressman. He is truly a man of strength and character. I went to hear him speak last Memorial Day and he spoke from the heart - not from written notes. It's obvious how much he loves this country of ours and is willing to do what it takes to protect it.
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