Posted on 01/14/2016 12:57:17 PM PST by Jeff Head
I recently received an email from Speaker Paul Ryan on behalf of the RNCC, which I have contributed to and supported in the past. When it became apparent that John Boehner would not keep faith with the Republican Platform or with the millions of Americans who gave him a majority in the house...I stopped contributing. Now, they want me back.
The following is my letter in response to Speaker Paul Ryan:
Speaker Paul Ryan,
January 14, 2016
Re: Response to your letter to me on behalf of the NRCC
CC:
Mike Crapo U.S. Senate (R)
Jim Risch U.S. Senate (R)
Raul Labrador U.S. House of Representatives (R)
Mike Simpson U.S. House of Representatives (R)
Please pardon me for the length of this response to you, but I have some crucial things to share.
In the past, I have donated regularly to, and been involved with, the NRCC. But lately I have been reluctant to do so, and for, I feel, very good reasons. Let me l tell you why.
Speaker John Boehner did not keep faith with the principles of the Republican Platform or those voters who elected a majority to the House.
That majority was meant to stop the illegal, unconstitutional, and unconscionable activities of President Obama, his administration, and the Democrat party. Sadly, when new members attempted to do so, far too many House Republicans went along with Speaker Boehner against those who tried to stop the Obama administration as they had been elected to do. The result was that nothing changed...and in fact, things grew worse. At the same time, those who stood firmly against it were largely castigated, not only by the press and the DNC, by by the Republican leadership.
I hope you recognize and appreciate the level of frustration and anger that this has generated amongst Republican voters as a result of these things.
The question now is...Where are you going to stand, Speaker Ryan?
I have to tell you, I was extremely disappointed with the passage, with your support, and at your behest, of the recent budget. In that budget, Obama Care, Planned Parenthood, and the President's Syrian refugee program were all funded.
I viewed this as your fist major action...and first major test.
I viewed this as your fist major action...and first major test.
The three things I pointed out, IMHO, fly in the face of the basic, fundamental principles that I vote for strong, constitutional conservatives to stand for. I vote for them to stand against these things...and oppose whomever pushes such activities be they Democrat, Republican, or otherwise. I understand you feel you gained some needed compromises that compelled you to go along with such a thing. but speaker Ryan, have you forgotten? Political compormise should NEVER be at the expense of fundamental principle. Never!
SSpeaker Ryan, all three of those should be stopped by ANY MEANS NECESSARY. You have the Power of the Purse delegated to Congress in the U.S. Constitution. That power could have been used, should have been used, and in my estimation, MUST be used to stop these fundamental violations of our constitution, the violation of life, and the violation of our national security.
- Obama Care is, despite what has been said, unconstitutional. It was based on lies and on Congressional leadership at the time who indicated that "You had to vote for the bill to see what was in the bill.". The Supreme Court had to call the bill something it was not...and in essence change the legislation, which is not in their authority...in order to rule it constitutional. Saying it...and I do not care who says it...does not make it so. On top of all of that, it is a dismal failure and is hurting the American people and ruining our health care system. I am in a position to know. See my Chordoma Bone Cancer Journal: http://www.jeffhead.com/chordoma.htm
- Planned Parenthood has been shown conclusively to be in the business of killing innocent babies and now marketing their body parts. Both of these are reprehensible and against every fundamental principle our society holds dear in terms of the value and the absolute requirement to respect and defend innocent life.
- The Syrian Refugees have already been conclusively shown to being infiltrated by Islamic Terrorists who are bent on our destruction and death.
We all know that the new bills you are passing, while making a definitive statement that needs to be made, will be vetoed by this President. They will not change things.
Now, I understand the arguments that indicate that we MUST win the elections this fall and says in essence, that holding up and stopping these things it most likely to lead to a government shutdown that the Democrats and Press would blame on the GOP. So?
My answer to that is...Where is your faith? Faith in the American people? Faith in God in Heaven?
Large segments of the people recognize what is going on. There is a groundswell amongst people out here in fly over country against the things I listed. It is also against go along to get along politicians.
I fear that your actions in this first major legislative action is causing many to lump you in with the latter...meaning "go along to get along," politicians and the establishment GOP.
I am reserving judgment...but not for long, and currently I have to tell you that it does not bode well.
Please defend your actions. Please convince me that you are indeed going to use the constitutional means at your disposal to fight and to STOP such activities in their tracks.
I know you also just passed a bill against Obama Care which repeals it. Good for you! It should have been done long ago. But as I said, this President is going to veto it. Do you have the votes necessary to over-ride it?
I know you are planning a bill to defund Planned Parenthood. Again, good for you...it too is late to the table. This President will veto it. Do you have the votes necessary to over-ride his veto?
The same will hold true for the Syrian Refugee issue.
In the mean time, more American people will be hurt by Obama Care. More American babies will die and be dismembered by Planned Parenthood. And the president will move to bring thousands of Syrian refugees here amongst the American people. You just voted him the funds to do all of them.
Speaker Ryan, we expect you to stand and to stand firmly, against these things. Many of us We have prayed for someone who will do so.
The election is coming, and your actions will either give hope to those Americans who cry out for these things to stop...and send them to the polls, or you will demoralize them, causing many to stay away from the polls. Sadly, this very type of thing is one of the reasons you and Mitt Romney lost. Far too many stayed home and did not vote. I was not one of them...I voted for you.
That is why I am pleading for you to resoluteluy demonstrate and communicate your firm coomitment.
That is why I am pleading for you to resolutely demonstrate and communicate your firm commitment.
"No country upon earth ever had it more in its power to attain blessings. Much to be regretted indeed would it be, were we to depart from the road which Providence has pointed us to, so plainly; I cannot believe it will ever come to pass. The Great Governor of the Universe has led us too long and too far to forsake us in the midst of it. We may, now and then, get bewildered; but I hope and trust that there is good sense and virtue enough left to recover the right path."
I believe that enough American people still have the virtue and good sense...even at this late date. But they need people like you to resolutely stand and lead by example.
I also have faith in God Speaker Ryan.
These type of things I mentioned, are, IMHO, an affront to God in Heaven...and to the principles which He inspired our founders to use as the foundation for this nation. He has and will raise up individuals, groups, and friends to help us. He has done so in the past and will continue to do so...but we must prove ourselves, as Thomas Paine said, "worthy of the blessing."
I fear that His patience, particularly as regards the issue of abortion, grows thin. And understandably so. Millions of His most innocent children are literally being slaughtered and ripped limb from limb in the womb. As many of us suspected all along, the people approving of and participating in that slaughter (amongst whom is Planned Parenthood), have now been shown to be trafficking in the body parts of the children being slaughtered.
Please, I appeal to you...I beg of you...do not let these things continue any longer. You have it in your power to begin to stop these things today.
May God's Spirit be with you Speaker Ryan. May He bless you and yours...and bless you to do what is right to help our nation restore itself to the constitutional principles it was founded on.
Sincerely,
Jeff Head
www.jeffhead.com
Idaho, USA
I sent this to Speaker Ryan today. I will let folks know if I get any response, and what that response is.
As you can see, I am also copying my full Congressional delegation from Idaho.
So you can see it, here is the letter I received from Speaker Ryan which moved me to respond:
Dated January 14, 2016
Jeff,2016 is our year.
While we can’t fix the issues our nation faces overnight, in 2016 it is my mission to work towards solutions that benefit the American people, not the Republican Party or the Democratic Party.
But rest assured, Nancy Pelosi and her allies have their eyes set on taking back the House and returning to their irresponsible tax-and-spend ways.
That’s why I’m personally asking you to join with House Republicans and the NRCC for 2016.
The NRCC is the only organization dedicated to preventing Nancy Pelosi from becoming Speaker ever again, and Hillary Clinton from ever becoming President.
Will you stand strong against the liberal agenda President Obama put forth in his State of the Union address?
This is a crucial time, Jeff.
When we took action last week to pass a repeal of Obamacare, we knew we would face an onslaught of attacks from the left. But it needed to be done, Jeff.
Now, I ask you to do what is needed to help grow our majority in Congress: renew your NRCC Membership.
2016 will be the most important election of our lifetime. If Hillary is elected president and we lose the House, we will be powerless to stop her.
If you step up and join me right now, I’ll feel a lot better about our prospects in 2016.
Sincerely,
Paul Ryan
Speaker of the HouseP.S. We need a strong showing of support to show Obama, Pelosi, and Hillary that we will not stand for their agenda in 2016.
See the following links for some of my "straight talk" messages to all Americans:
My Message on Islamic Terrorism
The Boston Marathon Terror Bombing
Sharia Law must be outlawed in the United States
Fast & Furios and the Obama Administration
Mass Shootings and Gun Control
Black and Latino Americans: For God's Sake Wake Up!
Ferguson Missouri and False Narratives
Secure our Southern Border
My Oath to the Constitution as a US Citizen
FYI. Feel free to share if you are so inclined.
Thank you, Patriot.
There are only a few that I would bestow that title to.
You were WAY kind.
I have been resisting calling his office as I am beyond angry with Ryan.
you are acting like rino ryan is a conservative, as he says, ‘that’s not who we are’.
Bttt! Great job.
P.S. We need a strong showing of support to show Obama, Pelosi, and Hillary that we will not stand for their agenda in 2016.
Of course they had no problem supporting their agenda in 2015.
That abomination he helped push down our throats wasnt a budget, but rather another continuing resolution.
A true budget is needed to stop the out of control pork that is in these cr’s, and thats his job. He has failed miserably already.
Dear Mr. Head
Go suck on it.
Sincerely
Rep. Paul Ryan and the GOP
Good job... Let’s hope Ryan decides to work for the American people and NOT the liberal elite’s idea of what the American people are...
There is a difference.
The problem is that we only got rid of the sock puppet in Boehner. The brain trust behind him was always Ryan. Surprise!
The NRCC, along with it’s Senate counterpart the NRSC (previously run by CRUZ) are as corrupt as they get.
BTW...remember NOT to purchase Trump gear anywhere but his official website. The NRCC and NRSC is selling bogus Trump gear to give the $$ to their candidates....Cruz and Rubio.
They ask who you support for prez on FB, etc. Then get your email to push their scam.
They have done this for months and has cost the Trump campaign likely millions.
From open secrets: Donations to Cruz
2. Senate Conservatives Fund $315,991
See http://freerepublic.com/focus/news/3381217/posts?page=48#48
I just load up their postage free envelopes with all the junk mail I can fir into them and send them back. FURNC!
Speaker Ryan, if the American voters wanted someone to go along with the Democrats’ plan for America, they would have voted for Democrats.
While there is always a chance for a turn around, it does appear that you Mr. Speaker are for the moment, proof of “The Peter Principle”.
Jeff, you are truly a patriot, and one of the folks that drew me to FR way back around 2001, when it was a bit more earthy and folksy.
Your work on the Klamath Basin egregiousness alone was pure greatness.
Bttt.
5.56mm
The sell-out RNC doesn’t send me emails or letters any more. I guess they finally figured-out that I consider them traitors to their electorate. May they go the way of the Whigs.
WAY too kind.
Jeff, nice letter. Unfortunately Paul Ryan and the GOP don’t care. All they care about is your money....and they only care about that if its a huge amount.
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