Darke TEA Patriot meeting report

DARKE T.E.A. PATRIOTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010   MEETING REPORT

            A Prayer prepared by U.S. Army Chaplain Captain Carl Subler and the  Pledge of Alligiance to our Flag with NO sound amplification started this very enthusiastic meeting.

            A review of the DARKE T.E.A. PATRIOTS Mission statement followed by a presentation of impressions of the  August 28 Glenn Beck Rally establishes a  basis for forty five minutes of open discussion about the following topics:

Guest Opinion - The Death of Dignity

The Death of Dignity

by Adam Tragone

Townhall.com

Sept. 16, 2010

After Tuesday’s final batch of primaries, the political lines for November have been drawn. The stage is set for the next two months of political wrangling, stump speeches, campaign stops, kissing babies and the occasional 15 second sound bite foul-up that will serve as fodder for late-night TV.

But, there was more. This 2010 primary season signaled the end of something that has been dying a slow, painful death as each political scandal and contested congressional race became one for the history books. From Charlie Crist, Lisa Murkowski, & most recently Mike Castle, the actions of these elected officials have dealt the deathblow. Dignity is dead.

Ebony - Saved by Grace

Every kid wants an aquarium.  Even “grown-up kids”, especially if they never had one during their youth.  My experience began about five years ago with one little frog named “Froggie” and a bubble-eyed gold fish named “Eye-Gore.”

“Froggie’s” life ended after two days.  I forgot to feed him.  Eye-Gore lasted a little longer. His death came shortly after an injury sustained when his eye bubble got sucked into the filtration system of the aquarium tank.  His bubble popped!  A surgical procedure  performed by clipping the remains from his eye, a short prayer and a couple days in recovery ended when I discovered him floating.

Analysis from "Third Base Politics"

This is from “Third Base Politics”…

“Analyzing, Interpreting and Incessantly Mocking All That is American Politics”

The Ohio Gubernatorial Insta-Debate Analysis

To no one's surprise that reads this blog, I'm calling it for Kasich.

I actually expected a draw. It wasn't. Not by a longshot.

In fact, simply by staying on message, Kasich won.

It's amazing how simply discussing the problems Ohio faces while repeating the remedies you've proposed for its recovery can be so effective. While Strickland flailed, harping on the same old attacks we've seen in his negative ads, Kasich pounded away at the Governor for not taking responsibility the elected CEO of the state.

Debate Analysis: Heavy on attack, thin on details

The Plain Dealer

Sept. 15, 2010

Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, challenger John Kasich go on attack in debate, go thin on policy details

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland and his Republican challenger John Kasich hurled at voters sharply different views of the Buckeye State, its government and policy prescriptions during their first debate Tuesday night. 

The two men, who once walked the halls of Congress together, also lobbed a few insults at each other, mirroring the negative messages their campaigns and surrogates are pushing in television commercials.

Bits & Pieces - State tax increases, Reps don't like Ohio?

State tax increase, Reps don’t like Ohio?

Bits ‘n Pieces

By Bob Robinson

Sept. 14. 2010

From the Columbus Dispatch (Sept. 14)…

'Facts' cited in debate will bear watching

By Mark Niquette and Jim Siegel

Tonight's debate between Democrat Gov. Ted Strickland and Republican John Kasich could keep the fact-checkers busy, if last week's first-time meeting of the candidates is any indication.

Although Strickland didn't appear to make any glaring misstatements during a two-hour appearance with Kasich before the Dispatch editorial board Friday, Kasich cited several "facts" that were either wrong or misleading.

They included mistaking Steubenville for Youngstown in criticism of school funding, using budget figures in a questionable way and assigning untrue motives for an Ohio company's move to Indiana.

Adams awarded Watchdog Award

Rep. Richard Adams Honored with Watchdog of the Treasury Award

Columbus—State Representative Richard Adams (R-Troy) today accepted the “Watchdog of the Treasury” award from the United Conservatives of Ohio. The award is presented to public officials who demonstrate a commitment to limited government, lower taxes, regulatory relief, and individual liberty.

“I’m honored that the United Conservatives of Ohio has recognized me as a responsible steward of the taxpayers’ dollars,” Rep. Adams said. “I will continue to work hard to protect Ohio’s citizens through a more accountable state government.”

The United Conservatives of Ohio supports responsible spending of the taxpayers’ dollars, the elimination of government waste, and free-market economics.

Special Opinion - Truly Blessed

Truly blessed

Opinion – Special Edition

By Bob Robinson

Sept. 14, 2010

When I was young and stupid, I was always in overdrive, moving from one potential catastrophe to the next. I had no thought of where I’d been or what I’d been doing, and didn’t have a clue where I was going. Nor did I care.

Now that I’m in my “golden years” I often find myself thinking back over those times… some good, most not so good, and wonder how the heck I ever managed to get beyond my twenties.

God was watching over me… I had no clue why, I just realized at some point that He was.

Bits & Pieces - Some relief?

Some relief?

Bits ‘n Pieces

By Bob Robinson

Sept. 14. 2010

From Rasmussen Reports…

Gangster Government Stifles Criticism of Obamacare

Washington Examiner columnist, Michael Barone

"There will be zero tolerance for this type of misinformation and unjustified rate increases." That sounds like a stern headmistress dressing down some sophomores who have been misbehaving. But it's actually from a letter sent Thursday from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to Karen Ignagni, president of America's Health Insurance Plans -- the chief lobbyist for private health insurance companies.

Sebelius objects to claims by health insurers that they are raising premiums because of increased costs imposed by the Obamacare law passed by Congress last March.

Back in time with the Scribes

Go back in time with the Scribes

Miss the 50’s and 60’s?

Take a trip back into time with the Senior Scribes and “Classic Touch” as they hold an Oldies Rock ‘n Roll fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Greenville.

The fun starts at 7:30 and admission is free. Free will donations will be requested to support the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund, which has already provided more than $6,000 in scholarships to Darke County seniors pursuing a variety of communications fields in college.

Darke County Republican Mens Club

Darke County Republican Men's Club

The September meeting will be held at the Brethren Home at 8:00 a.m. on 9-18-10. We will have a breakfast buffet for a $6 "donation".

Our speaker will be Donna Harter, Ohio State Central and Executive Committee member.

This information is available at the Darke County Republican web site: http://www.darkegop.org/mens-club.html

Other interesting links are also available from this web site

Bits & Pieces - Thin Skin?

Thin skin?

Bits ‘n Pieces

By Bob Robinson

Sept. 12. 2010

From Newsmax

John Podesta, who led Barack Obama’s presidential transition team, predicts there will be changes in the White House after expected Democratic losses in the midterm elections — and some “soul-searching.”

“After November, you’ll see some soul-searching and some changes particularly in the way [Obama has] talked to the American people and really communicated, particularly, I think with the business community,” Podesta, president of the Center for American Progress and formerly Bill Clinton’s White House chief of staff, told MSNBC on Tuesday.