A Tale of Two Current Events

There are two major political current events in the U.S. right now: Occupy Wall Street and a possible verdict that President Obama's heath care is unconstitutional.
On the latter subject, while Gen J is neutral on most things, we do have some principals in Gen J. And forcing people to get something that will cost us thousands, perhaps millions, of unnecessary dollars, does not comply with our principals. But what will the Supreme Court decide? Will we be forced to pay our hard-earned money to a program that does not even comply with our principals, or with the constitution?
On the Occupy Wall Street protests, they are unlawful. They are unsanitary, sometimes violent, and they disturb the peace. The protesters are well-off people, and what they are doing is a rebellion against the government. And Obama, who is the president, the highest office in our government, seems to support them. There is a problem here. There is a thick line between a peaceful protest and an outright rebellion. As I mentioned before, the protesters are well-off people, more so then many of the people who are against the protests. Also, many of the protesters are drug abusers who overdose on drugs. Not unusual. How ever, in a crowded camp... I think you get the picture of the unsanitary conditions. They probably also influence others to take drugs, too, before they take just too many pills. Concerning the violence, while I haven't heard of any fatalities, these protesters are dangerously brutal. Aside from attacking police officers while resisting arrest, however, there is none. But attacking any one is illegal, and police officers... well, I'll just say that these people are either brave or foolish, probably the latter. Gen J does support protests, but only non-disruptive, non-violent ones. Occupy Wall Street does not fall into those categories, to say the least. Gen J supports changing the government by campaigning, not by camping out and being stubborn, while blocking access to public places. Thus I can say that Gen J does not support Occupy Wall Street.

Health Care Passage

On Sunday the Senate passed the Health Care bill that HSLDA and Generation Joshua opposed.
Here is a article ,on Generation Joshua's Blog, by Mr. G, of Generation Joshua, telling his response to the Health Care bill.
Thanks,
The Big One
GS

Do Your Research Before You Vote

By GS

Who's conservative and who's liberal. Don't look at their party; look at their record.

Many people believe Charlie Dent, Republican candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania, is a Conservative. Look at his record and decide for your self.

http://www.removerinos.com/DentCharlie.html.

Do you believe he is conservative or liberal?

I couldn't find anything complaining about a Conservative Democrat but found this article about some of the blue dogs who voted against the Health Care bill.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/11/08/us/politics/1108-health-care-vote.html

Would you call all of them Liberal?

Of course these are things other people put together; people can twist things around. I recommend that you do your research on these Topics and see what the other side says.

Also instead of voting party line research all candidates and decide based on their records.

Doing Hard Things Right Where You Are. book Bomb

Hey everybody Alex and Brett Harris, Authors of do hard things, just published a new book  Doing Hard Things Right Where You Are. They have launched a book bomb to Promote the book.  To get involved in it click the link below.
Deadline is at the end of  2/23/2010
Thanks,
GS

Lehigh Valley races 2010

 Lehigh Valley Pa. Races put together by GS


Here are some political races from the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania.

Governor

Democrat

Chris Doherty (Scranton Mayor)

Joe Hoeffel (Montgomery County Commissioner,

Ex-Congressman & '04 US Senate Nominee)

Dan Onorato (Allegheny County Executive, Ex-Allegheny County Controller & Ex-Pittsburgh City

Councilman)

Jack Wagner (State Auditor General, Ex-State Sen,Ex-Pittsburgh Council President & USMC Veteran)

Republican

Tom Corbett (Attorney General & Ex-US Attorney)

Robert Allen Mansfield (Businessman & National Guard Veteran)

Rich Massafra (System Engineer, Businessman)

Sam Rohrer (State Rep. & Businessman)

Independent

Rich Gordon (Truck Driver, Ex-Businessman & Retired Port Authority Worker)

Lieutenant Governor

Republican

Carol Aichele (Chester County Commissioner, Ex-Chester County Controller &

Ex-Tredyffrin-Easttown School Board Member)

Jim Crawley (Bucks County Commissioner, Attorney & Ex- State College Republicans Chair)

Russ Diamond (Recording Studio Owner, Musician & Frequent Candidate)

Nick DiFrancesco (Dauphin County Commissioner,Ex-Highspire Borough Council President & National Guard Veteran)

Steve Johnson (Businessman, Army Veteran & Community Activist)

Rick Schenker (Ex-Erie County Executive, Ex-Christian Coalition State Director & Salesman)

Joe Watkins (Businessman, Pastor, Ex-GHW Bush White House Aide & Ex-Congressional Aide

Democrats

Jonathan Saidel (Ex-Philadelphia City Controller, Attorney & Author)

Doris Smith Ribner (Retired Commonwealth Court Judge)

Senate

Democrats

Arlen Specter

Mike Mentzer (HVAC Contractor & Navy Veteran)

Joe Sestak (Congressman & Retired Navy Admiral)

Joseph Vodvarka (Machinist & '04 Candidate)

Republicans

Wendal Banks (Minister)

John Kensinger (Pharmacist & '01/'02 US Rep. Candidate)

Peg Luksik (Conservative Activist, Businesswoman)

Lary Murphy (Businessman)

Pat Toomey (Ex-Congressman, Club for Growth President, Businessman & '04 Candidate)

Robert Townsend (Retired Police Officer & Navy Veteran)

Independent

Mike Yilit (Pastoral Degree Student & Construction Worker)

Congress

Republican

Charlie Dent

Mathew Benol (Tea Party Activist & Packaging Company Project Manager)

Democrat

John Callaham (Bethlehem Mayor)

Libertarian

Jake Towne