tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59206636365329949042011-12-06T10:10:57.507-06:00Saying what others are afraid to say.The Mouse Roarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14656928994328822660noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5920663636532994904.post-44490063626463904312010-07-05T11:41:00.004-05:002010-07-05T11:53:42.138-05:00

Whether or not you agree with Michael Steele is not important. Sure, he has made some controversial remarks. He has offended some folks. He tends to speak his mind. He makes an occasional mistake. He is human. Whether you like him or not doesn’t matter. What is important right now, with barely more than 100 days until the general election in Illinois, is strength and unity. There were many who

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In light of the ongoing argument over a cross that stands in honor of war veteran’s over the Mojave Desert, and the fact that I have been quiet for a couple of weeks, I felt the need to jump on this one. Here's a link to the story:http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113575672&ps=cprsFirst and foremost, those who erected the cross did so in honor of brave soldiers who gave their

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Certain events take place in our lives that really put things in perspective. Bare with me as I explain.I had a very busy week speaking with a variety of people about welfare, healthcare, and the overall political atmosphere of our country right now. You see, I am contemplating a run for public office because I feel I could bring some good ideas to the table and I really want to help people. I

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Here is an idea. Instead of cash for clunkers destroying the trade-ins, have the dealers that accept them check them out, and of the ones that run, have them donated to a variety of charitable, high maintenance organizations. These could be women’s shelters, homeless shelters, etc. The cars could then be used in a productive fashion to assist those with NO CHANCE of obtaining an auto loan. The

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The Top Ten Ways Healthcare Costs Could Be Cut, in my humble opinion:10. Let all medical providers complete a questionnaire to determine a range of pre-established fees for services. An x-ray is an x-ray. The cost should not vary that much because the setting changed. There needs to be more uniformity with these fees and those who choose not to participate would have to live with the decisions of

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If you are an American and you aren’t scared, you should be."Until Islam Becomes Victorious or We Die in the Attempt"If you are wondering where these words were spoken, you might be surprised to know that it was not in Afghanistan or Pakistan. It was in the United States. Oak Lawn Illinois to be exact. I wondered why it received very little media attention, who kept it quiet and why Homeland

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Here’s a little story about what can happen if everything is done for you. http://www.foxnews.com/search-results/m/25309850/bear-necessities.htm#q=shepherd+smith The bears are a great example of why government-run healthcare is NOT the answer. It also parallels my argument about welfare. We all follow a basic instinct according to our surroundings. Most of us grew up knowing that if we wanted

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To disregard bi-partisanship is the equivalent of stating that those who disagree with the majority in this country don’t matter. We are disregarded as the peasants in the days of the Royals, useful for naught but a duty.May we remind Mr. Reid and his cohorts that we live in a democracy (for the moment, at least) and as long as we have voices with which to speak, and the right to do so, we shall

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On Health & Welfare ReformFar be it from me to say anyone should be denied health care. That is not what this is about. My rant today involves parents who take their kids to the emergency room with a temperature of 99 or 100. Many do this because they say they cannot afford aspirin or other OTC medicines and they know their child will be treated at the ER.I completely sympathize with those

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Mr. President, Members of Congress, and Members of the SenateWhen I read headlines such as "Obama prods Senate to OK Climate Bill", I am very disturbed. There are many of us that do not want this Bill to pass and have tried to express that to our political leaders, but to no avail thus far. There are many things being put on the table that we do not want.Government is supposed to be about the

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All Americans have an obligation to educate themselves politically. This does not mean you have to take a class in Political Justice or Modern Government. You simply need to pay attention.I know those of us in Illinois are tired, very tired. The corruption, the scandals, the closed door deals have been part of our politics for as long as we can remember. Many residents have become apathetic to

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In no particular order, I must be a terroristBecause I will defend my family, my property, my life.I must be a terroristBecause I am proud to be an American, because I support our troops whether or not I agree with the fight.I must be a terroristBecause I do not like to buy foreign goods firstI must be a terroristBecause my father, my uncles, my cousins, my neighbors and my friends have all

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I have stated in the past that it is my belief that the Republican Party needs to rebuild itself from the ground up. With the recent election of Michael Steele as RNC Chairman and his commitment to that end, I am optimistic. Hopefully, Mr. Steele will be able to effectuate positive change within the party. On that note, for Cook County, I have some thoughts.In a recent article published in the

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Publicly, I am a political nobody. However, over the years, I have seen a tremendous amount of what is routine in Illinois politics, that being infighting, backstabbing, public humiliation, etc. I have had the opportunity to speak with several of our current local (Cook County) Republican officials and some former candidates. I have watched intelligent, qualified people lose elections for many

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Wow! Illinois certainly has its share of interesting politicos. It is amazing to me that some people seem shocked by the arrest of Gov. Blagojevich. Throughout his tenure, arrogance has been more of a guide for him than the law. Then, why not? He was elevated to where he is with the help of some very controversial people.Back in "The Day" precinct workers of Ed Vrdolyak passed out palm cards

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