The Freshman Class of the 112th Congress

The Freshman Class of the 112th Congress, January 3, 2011

Symbols of the GOP and The Class of 2011

Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, 112th Congress Speaker of the House, John Boehmer, 112th Congress Majority Leader Eric Cantor

Feel good pictures all, are they not?  Then why do we have a nagging feeling that all is not quite right?

We've spent a good part of today watching the news on television, and listening to debates and predictions from journalists and politicians.  One would believe that the agenda for the upcoming 112th Congress is clear, cut and dry.  The Democrats who were in power suffered their worst political defeat in sixty years.   America's "silent majority" found its voice and in a grass roots movement called The (Second) Tea Party, made their wishes known.  It wasn't all demonstrations, rallies, and flag waving.  On November 2, 2010,  they went to the polls in droves, and they sent Washington, and specifically the Obama administration a message that no one could misunderstand. It endorsed reduced government spending, lower taxes, reduction of the national debt and federal budget deficit, and adherence to an originalist interpretation of the United States Constitution.  Fiscal responsibility, that is not too difficult to comprehend. Yet many Democrats are argumentative and belligerent.

Sister One attended the first Tea Party at the Alamo in San Antonio when people like Glenn Beck, Janine Turner, and Ted Nugent inspired the crowd with patriotic fervor and enthusiasm.  Not only were the speeches stirring, but the signs that people carried expressed their feelings clearly, passionately, and in many cases humorously.  The intensity and passion of the Tea Party movement spread throughout the country.  As it did, liberals mocked, comedians joked, and  Nancy Pelosi called the grassroots movement, "AstroTurf."  The fetid, foul mouthed Janeanne Garofalo called the American patriots a sordid name that was soon picked up by others.  One wondered how long the movement would last.

We learned never to underestimate the determination of the American people, nor their love for the Constitution of the United States, our freedom, our sovereignty and our republic.

Recently we've heard liberals curse the Constitution, refer to it as an old document, hard to read and to understand.  We've seen the Obama administration disregard the Constitution.  In just the past day Attorney General, Eric Holder, has stated that he does not believe the 2nd Amendment gives individuals the right to bear arms.  Excuse us for asking, but "Who do these people think they are?"  Did they really believe that they could come into power and change our America?  Is this what the "Hope and Change" was all about? We are a government of the people, by the people and for the people.

Any school child can tell you that The Constitution is the highest law in the United States. All other laws come from the Constitution. It says how the government works. It creates the Presidency. It creates the Congress. It creates the Supreme Court. Each state also has a constitution. The constitutions of the states are their highest law for that state — but the United States Constitution is higher.  If a child can recite this, why can't these men with law degrees remember it?

It is is not ignorance, or lack of education.  It is merely a power grab by left leaning liberals funded and backed by scum like George Soros who hate America and want to destroy it.  These people  will persevere in their evil intent.  It is heartbreaking to see out country, once the greatest and most envied and admired world power, lose the respect of its allies and its enemies.

Which brings us to today, and those photos of smiling Republicans ready to take on the duties of the 112th Congress.  It also brings us to the feelings of uneasiness that the battle we face will be a difficult one, and we must be vigilant, but patient, with those whom we've sent to Washington to represent us.

We understand that on January 6th, when the 112th Congress comes to order, The Constitution of the United States will be read in its entirety.  We applaud those who came to this decision.  We encourage all to read it again.  We also encourage patience and understanding.  There will be times we need to compromise and consider what is best for the country and the American people.  Unless we see the GOP stray from the mandate they've been given, and roll over for Democrats as others who went before them have done, we must give them our trust and our support. Let us give them time to find their way, to learn the ropes, and always make our wishes known and stay in touch with our congressmen.  As Thomas Jefferson said in June of 1798:  " A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight, restore their government to it's true principles."

Don't Hold Back, John!

We are anxious to see John Boehmer sworn in as Speaker of the House.  The next two years promise to be exciting, especially with Boehmer in charge.  He is as candid and plain spoken as Nancy Pelosi is devious and rambling.  When Boehmer used the term "chicken crap" we thought some journalists would have apoplexy.  He called a spade a spade and no one has been able to credibly refute his statement.  The Democrats in the House are going to spend the entire month of December posturing and putting on a dog and pony show for voters.  In the end we know their actions are futile.  They simply don't have the numbers.

December 03, 2010

Boehner calls House tax vote 'chicken crap'
American Thinker Blog
Rick Moran


Mr. Boehner is being far too kind in his assessment. In a slap in the face to voters, the lame duck Democratic House passed a bill that would extend the Bush tax cuts for everyone - everyone, that is, except those who the liberals have designated as having enough money already:
The House voted 234-188 Thursday to pass legislation that would extend only some of the expiring Bush-era tax cuts, sending the bill to the Senate.


Twenty Democrats broke with their party and voted against the bill after 33 had defected in a previous test vote. Most of those who voted with Republicans on the first ballot were members of the centrist Blue Dog Coalition, and many lost their bids to be reelected last month.


Speaker Pelosi gaveled the vote to a close herself, receiving a smattering of applause from Democratic members. The bill extends only the cuts for the middle-class, letting tax breaks end for families earning more than $250,000 per year and individuals making more than $200,000. Congress originally authorized the cuts in 2001 and 2003.


Three Republicans, Walter Jones (N.C.), Ron Paul (Texas) and John Duncan (Tenn.), voted with Democrats to renew only the middle-class cuts.


Senate Republicans have enough votes to filibuster the proposal, making it highly unlikely it will pass through the upper chamber and onto President Obama's desk.


Aside from the nutty idea of raising taxes on anybody in the middle of a recession, the bill would kill economic activity across a broad front. It appears that Democrats would rather play class warfare games than do what's best for the economy.
With the senate unlikely to act, it will be up to the new congress to extend the tax cuts for all. It appears that the GOP will compromise a bit and make the high bracket tax cut extension a temporary one, but that's better than allowing everyone's taxes to skyrocket next year.


There will be a chance to make them all permanent in 2012 - if the Republicans can take the White House and the senate.