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(May 11, 2011) — Lieutenant Colonel Terry Lakin will be returning to Baltimore on Saturday, May 14, 2011, after serving five months in Fort Leavenworth. Terry was sentenced to confinement with loss of pay, benefits and pension due to a series of events resulting from his request for confirmation of the president’s eligibility to hold office. Those interested in greeting LTC Lakin when he returns from prison are invited to join with fellow supporter at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) on Saturday, May 14, at 10:30 am. Those planning to attend should use the free pre-event registration on the TerryLakin.com website....

On CNN’s “Reliable Sources” show on Sunday, host Howard Kurtz asked, “One major question about the assault on Libya, what happened to the media’s skepticism?” He’s right, but his comparison to the war in Iraq was wrong. The correct parallel is President Bill Clinton’s illegal and unconstitutional military intervention in the civil war in Kosovo, then a province of Serbia. Serbia, like Libya today, did not present a threat to the U.S., but in both cases Democratic presidents went to war with those nations anyway, in order to strengthen international organizations. What the media are missing is the fact that...

For years, we have been telling American citizens that the Communist Party USA and Socialist Party USA members joined forces in an operation known today as the Democratic Socialists of America. Instead of working outside the two party systems, they established DSAUSA to work inside the two party system. We have documented that both the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus are legislative apparatuses of the Democratic Socialists of America, all of which is openly documented on the DSAUSA site. The communist are not coming folks, they are already here, and they are the most effective political juggernaut in...

"I think for most Republicans in the Senate the Tea Party is viewed as a threat; to me it's the cavalry I've been waiting for," DeMint says with a laugh. [snip] ...Lindsey Graham, also a Republican. "But somebody's got to fix immigration, somebody's got to fix Social Security. Somebody's got to do something about out long-term debt and that's going to require bipartisanship." But, to DeMint, bipartisanship is not a slogan that's going to work for Republicans - or Democrats - in 2010. [Note: emphasis and strikeouts are mine]

Rep. Steve King calls for reinforcements at Capitol Fri. & Sat. to stop Obama/PelosiCare During the course of our House Calls at the Capitol yesterday afternoon, a group of us spotted Rep. Steve King at one of the entrances of the Cannon Building. He asked us to keep the pressure on by coming back to the Capitol today, Friday and tomorrow, Saturday until the vote occurs at 6:00 PM tomorrow evening. If you were not able to make it to the rally yesterday, or did so and can do more, PLEASE come back to give the representatives that are actually...

While roaming the grounds of the US Capitol yesterday, Kristinn Taylor obtained a list of possible democrat defectors of the now infamous “Healthcare” bill. Kristinn was asked to post this list of wobbly democrats on FreeRepublic in an effort to mobilize our forces and overwhelm these members with phone calls and e-mails asking them to vote NO on the socialization of our healthcare. We also learned that Nancy Pelosi had just scheduled the vote for tomorrow; Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM. For all those who were unable to answer the call to surround the Capitol yesterday, here is...

It’s not popular with his party, but Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell is saying that the Wall Street bailout was a success – one year after the historic $700 billion vote. The Troubled Asset Relief Program has “succeeded in stabilizing the banking system,” McConnell told reporters Friday. Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1009/27851.html##ixzz0T9l2BtYV

<p>FReeper “melancholy” had asked that I post the photos he took of the 912 March on DC.</p> <p>Due to time constraints and a few computer problems they were not ready to post until now. My hope had been to have them posted by yesterday in celebration of the three week anniversary of the March, but alas I failed. Guess now I will be inducted into the Obama Fail Club.</p>

This paper presents the first-ever comprehensive ranking of the American states on their public policies affecting individual freedoms in the economic, social, and personal spheres. [snip] This study improves on prior attempts to score economic freedom for American states in three primary ways: (1) it includes measures of social and personal freedoms such as peaceable citizens’ rights to educate their own children, own and carry firearms, and be free from unreasonable search and seizure; (2) it includes far more variables, even on economic policies alone, than prior studies, and there are no missing data on any variable; and (3) it...

My e-mail box is over-flowing with alarming news from Pa. where the Gathering of Eagles witnessed a 14-year old boy attacked by Peace Thugs. This news is so disturbing and so typical, that a website has now been established to document this intensifying level of violence against patriotic Americans. Peace Thugs Exposed! Dan Maloney, my friend and GOE NY Coordinator writes about this outrage. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Iraq War Veteran and Family Assaulted! April 22, 2008 Peace Fascists, College Professors and Hillary Supporters assault Iraqi War Veteran and Family while citizens do nothing to intervene. Edinboro, PA, Apr. 22 For the second...

As Gen. David Petraeus testified under the glare of the klieg lights before Congress this week, we were treated to a close-up of the character of not just the commander of U.S. troops in Iraq, but also those attempting to sit in judgment of him. [snip] Among those who have attempted to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory is that self-proclaimed champion of "hope," Sen. Barack Hussein Obama. [snip] Someone who hasn't been absent from the pews of the church of Obama-mania is a woman named Jodie Evans, who happens to work for the anti-American group Code Pink. Campaign...

Last week’s Vietnam flashback was courtesy of the mixed nuts in Berkeley who took it upon themselves to label the local Marine recruiters “intruders” and “unwelcome.” Some people will do anything for a feelgood liberal headline. But we were heartened by the overwhelming numbers of proud and patriotic Americans standing by our defenders. And, typically for liberals, Berserkely kinda backed down under their pressure. (Hey, Mrs. Obama: plenty of folks manage to find lots to be proud of in America.) While we were distracted by the Berserkely street theater, a much more disturbing scene was unfolding in our Nation’s Capital....

. Today, President Bush Delivered the Commencement Address at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. Transcript Here Various ”Fact Sheets”, “In Focus”, Announcements and Statements may be found HERE The First Lady attended a meeting of the Senate Women's Caucus on Burma on Capitol Hill. Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne Cheney, pose with their sixth grandchild, Samuel David Cheney - Congratulations Vice President Cheney and Lynne! Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

. Apparently the President had a relaxing day without the enemedia in his face. There were no new photos today, however one photo from the ranch on Sunday appeared at 7:15 this evening. Since the President was having a relaxing day, the enemedia chose to capitalize on the slow day by focusing on whether the President of the United States wears a seat belt while driving around his ranch in Texas. Read all about it here! The nonsense continued during the Press Briefing by Tony Snow this afternoon. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice met a number of foreign leaders at...

. Today, President Bush made A Personnel Announcement… A Statement on Advancing U.S. Interests in the World's Oceans… A Proclamation: Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2007 Sent a Message to the Congress of the United States President Bush Welcomed Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt of Sweden to the White HouseVideo Audio President Bush Attended the Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service. TranscriptPresident and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of Jerry Falwell Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

. President Bush Visits Greensburg, Kansas to Survey Tornado Damage, Offer Condolences President Bush sent a Message to the Congress of the United States -- The actions of the Government of Syria in supporting terrorism, interfering in Lebanon, pursuing weapons of mass destruction and missile programs, and undermining United States and international efforts with respect to the stabilization and reconstruction of Iraq pose a continuing unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. For these reasons, I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect the national emergency declared with...

. President Bush met with Haiti's President Rene Preval in the Oval Office today. Transcript here. Vice President Cheney left today for a trip to the Middle East. First Lady Laura Bush accompanied Queen Elizabeth II to the Children's National Medical Center in Washington. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with British Foreign Secretary Margaret Becektt and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih at the State Department. Tony Snow conducted the press conference this afternoon. After his remarks this morning, you may find the transcript interesting. Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

Today, President Bush Addressed The CENTCOM Coalition Conference At MacDill Air Force Base In Tampa, Florida. • America is joined in the fight against terrorists by more than 90 nations, including every country represented in the CENTCOM Coalition. The work of these countries has helped liberate millions of people, has kept brutal enemies on the defensive, and has helped keep millions of our citizens safe. Complete Transcript Here and Video may be viewed here • Fact Sheet: America and Our Allies Are Working Together to Keep Our Nations Safe It has now been 85 days since President Bush requested...

BAGHDAD - Five U.S. troops were killed in separate attacks in the capital this weekend, including three in a single roadside bombing, the military said Monday, pushing the death toll past 100 in the deadliest month so far this year. Both attacks occurred in eastern Baghdad, a predominantly Shiite area where American and Iraqi forces have stepped up their activities as part of a security crackdown that began on Feb. 14 to quell the sectarian violence. In violence Monday, a suicide car bomber apparently targeting an Interior Ministry convoy struck an Iraqi checkpoint near a busy square in the predominantly...

. Today President Bush discussed the Iraq War Supplemental”Good morning. Seventy-eight days ago I sent Congress a request for emergency war funding that our troops urgently need.” tick…tick… tick…tick …tick…tick… tick…tick… tick…tick… In Focus: DEFENSEThe President Has Made Clear For Weeks If Either The House Or The Senate Version Of The Emergency War Spending Bill Comes To His Desk, He Will Veto It. If Congress fails to pass a bill to fund our troops, the American people will know who to hold responsible. Fact Sheet:Update on the New Iraq Strategy President Bush boarded Marine One for NYC to Encourage the...