Showing posts with label John McCain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John McCain. Show all posts

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Senate Roll Call for the Sotomayor Confirmation

The following is the roll call by which the Senate confirmed Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the SCOTUS on a 68 to 31 vote:

Democrats Yes:

Akaka (Hawaii); Baucus (Mont.); Bayh (Ind.); Begich (Alaska); Bennet (Colo.); Bingaman (N.M.); Boxer (Calif.); Brown (Ohio); Burris (Ill.); Byrd (W.Va.); Cantwell (Wash.); Cardin (Md.); Carper (Del.); Casey (Pa.); Conrad (N.D.); Dodd (Conn.); Dorgan (N.D.); Durbin (Ill.); Feingold (Wis.); Feinstein (Calif.); Franken (Minn.); Gillibrand (N.Y.); Hagan (N.C.); Harkin (Iowa); Inouye (Hawaii); Johnson (S.D.); Kaufman (Del.); Kerry (Mass.); Klobuchar (Minn.); Kohl (Wis.); Landrieu (La.); Lautenberg (N.J.); Leahy (Vt.); Levin (Mich.); Lincoln (Ark.); McCaskill (Mo.); Menendez (N.J.); Merkley (Ore.); Mikulski (Md.); Murray (Wash.); Nelson (Fla.); Nelson (Neb.); Pryor (Ark.); Reed (R.I.); Reid (Nev.); Rockefeller (W.Va.); Schumer (N.Y.); Shaheen (N.H.); Specter (Pa.); Stabenow (Mich.); Tester (Mont.); Udall (Colo.); Udall (N.M.); Warner (Va.); Webb (Va.); Whitehouse (R.I.); Wyden (Ore.)

Democrats Not Voting: Kennedy (Mass.)

Independents (caucusing with Democrats) Yes: Lieberman (Conn.); Sanders (Vt.)

Republicans No:

Barrasso (Wyo.); Bennett (Utah); Brownback (Kan.); Bunning (Ky.); Burr (N.C.); Chambliss (Ga.); Coburn (Okla.); Cochran (Miss.); Corker (Tenn.); Cornyn (Tex.); Crapo (Idaho); DeMint (S.C.); Ensign (Nev.); Enzi (Wyo.); Grassley (Iowa); Hatch (Utah); Hutchison (Tex.); Inhofe (Okla.); Isakson (Ga.); Johanns (Neb.); Kyl (Ariz.); McCain (Ariz.); McConnell (Ky.); Murkowski (Alaska); Risch (Idaho); Roberts (Kan.); Sessions (Ala.); Shelby (Ala.); Thune (S.D.); Vitter (La.); Wicker (Miss.)

Republicans Yes:

Alexander (Tenn.); Bond (Mo.); Collins (Maine); Graham (S.C.); Gregg (N.H.); Lugar (Ind.); Martinez (Fla.); Snowe (Maine); Voinovich (Ohio)

http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=111&session=1&vote=00262


Monday, November 24, 2008

2009 Presidential Calendar

By Tony Vega



Did you get yours? I received one today via email.

Martin Luther King on the same pages as Barack Hussein Obama? Sacrilege. There are 11 more months of the same and March featured the Kennedy brothers. I'll spare my fellow Patriots the travesty of such images. The calendar concludes with December 2009 and the words, "Free at last, free at last! Thank God Almighty, we're free at last!"

It is highly unlikely that MLK would have supported Obama. MLK was conservative and desired Freedom, equality, and shunned the radical oppressive tenets of Obama's policies and friends.

Free at last? MLK must be rolling over.

Here's a Free brother:
YouTube - a Random Rant



Many of you think that MLK would have been happy to witness an Obama presidency. Well, obviously we can't speak for the man (MLK), but history does reveal an icon that is substantive and Freedom loving; the opposite of Barack Obama. To state that MLK would have been happy merely for the historical significance is an indication that we still haven't learned much.

History for history sake...we could have elected any black guy for that matter. Why not Cool Breeze from the corner? He certainly understands about dispensing pharmaceutical aids to those in need, he certainly understands about the far reaching tentacles of law enforcement, the benefits of eliminating the Rockefeller drug laws, the benefits of abortion...hell, in his hood he is fully aware of the poor misfortunate mothers that sell their babies for narcotics, obviously he understands the need for a better prescription plan than what we have..

If we are lucky, we may get the same socialized medical care that Canada enjoys. Ladies can trust the liberals regarding delayed treatment for breast cancer. Well, here's one Canadian Liberal that didn't: MP Stronach went to U.S. for cancer treatment

Oh...if we are really lucky maybe we can get the same medical care as Cuba...


Cuban Hospital

I hear Castro gives his people refrigerators...no wonder why NO ONE risks their lives to flee to the evil USA.

Ahh... but Barack Obama is Ivy League educated....and speaks so well... and according to his VP selection, he is also clean. Is that a rarity for a brother? See first video: Barack Obama Chooses Joseph Biden as VP Candidate

Do you now who else speaks very well? The hot guy with a forked tongue. He articulated the glory of enlightened knowledge to a lady named Eve. I wonder if he would give Chris Matthews a thrill up the leg. Do you know who else inspired many with promises of redistribution of wealth and undefined change? Just about every socialistic, Marxist, despot.

Many of the lost also compare Obama to JFK. It would be laughable if not so sad. Unless we are referring to credible ties to thugs...but of course we are not...for those negative associations are not to be acknowledged if it relates to a Democrat. So then, we must be speaking of Patriotism, service, valor; foreign concepts to Barack Hussein Obama. Oh, you didn't get the memo? We are allowed to utilize the man's full name now.

JFK went out of his way to defend the Freedoms of this country. He didn't protest this nation's flag like the 2008 president-elect did. JFK was denied entry into the Army because of back problems. JFK used his connections to enlist NOT to avoid military service as Bill Clinton [endearingly referred to as the "first Black president"] did.

JFK went on to see action in WW 2. His PT-109 was rammed and sunk by a Japanese Destroyer. JFK was thrown across the deck, injuring his already bad back. In spite of his injuries, JFK swam and physically towed a wounded man to an island and later to a second island where his crew was subsequently rescued. JFK earned medals and accolades for his heroics, service, and Patriotism. To compare Barack Obama to JFK is shameful.

What was Obama's service to his nation and/or community? ACORN, Woods Fund with a domestic terrorist, the Chicago Annenberg Challenge with a domestic terrorist; putting forth failed, corrupt, and radical policies.

If anyone is like JFK in regards to service it would be the fella that lost; John McCain. But how would a pop culture addicted nation know this? And what the heck? It's history dude; the only reason why Obama's VP selection accepted the appointment in the first place. Biden begged not to be asked but said he would only do it for the "first African-American" president. History for the sake of history.

Check out fifth video: Barack Obama Chooses Joseph Biden as VP Candidate. Sad, no merit, no substance....just blind emotion and calculative selfishness.

Biden, Clinton, and many Democrats endorsed McCain! And then abandoned sensible reason. Why? Ideology and self-perseverance trumped Patriotism. These demagogues will never put country first. See videos 2, 3, and 4: Barack Obama Chooses Joseph Biden as VP Candidate

Do you folks really need to be reminded that not ALL history is GOOD history?



What path are you on?


Rails to Auschwitz

Remember not ALL history is GOOD history.



Yes, that is an image of Bull Connor and his Police dogs. And yes, Bull Connor was a Democratic politician and elected in 1960 as the DNC man for Alabama.

History for the sake of history.

Be mindful of the dangers of blindly and emotionally playing Follow the Leader. It is more than a game.

History is usually interesting and always relevant.


Jim Jones

And his people:



Jim Jones' Kool-aid killed nearly a thousand.

The Kool-aid being dispensed currently has the potential to poison an entire nation.

The truth is the anecdote.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

The Election Is Over




By Tony Vega

As a Patriot, I will always put country first. I love my country more than the contempt I have for any of her temporary leaders. The office of the presidency is worthy of our respect, regardless of who occupies it. I will support and pray for our leaders; hoping they have and receive the proper guidance and wisdom to lead this great nation.

With that said, I will remain a watchdog and continue to respond when politicians trespass upon our Freedoms. Barack Obama has a terrific record of failed policies; from housing, the economy, national defense, and a camp filled with anti-Americans.

52% of American voters did not care about those things and elected him into office. I now have a clearer understanding of Jim Jones' influence over the lost. Obama's intelligence is certainly not in doubt; therefore, I hope his on the job training will be successful.

Obama's first decision to appoint another radical as his chief of staff provides a glimpse that Obama refuses to shed his radical ties. Why should he? My fellow Americans already proved that Obama's ties do not choke. Perhaps there were enough Freedom loving leaders with integrity, prior to the new pro-Soros/anti-Bush referendum, to have established enough safeguards preventing the nation from being entirely hijacked.

The fact that 52% of American voters, ACORN operatives, and Hamas controlled Gaza Strip residents supported Barack Hussein Obama doesn't negate the ugly facts about the president-elect. I will remain vigilant and equipped with the anecdote to the kool-aid.

We will declare victory in Iraq, no thanks to Obama-Biden. Our economy will turn around no thanks to Obama-Biden. Obama-Biden was complicit in the economic downturn by doing nothing and taking handouts from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac operatives.

Obama was too much of a rookie to actually vote for or against the Iraq war, but Biden wasn't. Biden voted against the first Gulf war and then voted for the Iraq war and the devil is in the details. Biden wanted to suppress Iraqi freedom by subjugating Iraqis into a tri-sectioned country.

Obama-Biden was against the very policy to rescue our Defenders of Freedom from defeat in Iraq by opposing the surge; they actually wanted to continue Bush's stats quo. Remember the guy with the cojones and vision to stand up to Bush's failed policies? Yep, he lost.

Historic significance is not lost on me and I've written about it during the DNC events. What is more important to me is not history merely for history sake, according to Biden that is the only reason why he accepted the VP selection, but the merit of such events.

I have always been colorblind so I don't see the first African-American president I see possibly the first Anti-American president. The historic president-elect also happens to be not qualified, not experienced, and exercised many years of poor judgment counter to America's interests. We couldn't find a worthy politician to lead us, black or white?

Regardless, I will support the president in the face of our enemies both domestic and foreign. Will the new president do the same for us? Time will tell and I desire his success if his purpose is in the best interest of this nation. I will even take the mourning band off my flag pin and help the new president in his endeavors to protect this nation...from his friends.

God Bless America.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Dear Mr. Obama from Old Glory

I will let the video speak for itself.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Barack Obama's Security Clearance

By Tony Vega

I've spent twenty years in the NYPD and during that time I've also been involved in the private security field. Currently, I am the chief instructor of a security institute. Required training and certifications by Homeland Security in terror awareness and disaster response was completed in two states for my public and private service ventures.

On October 27, I had to be recertified in order to maintain my private license. Before I entered the Homeland Security and State Police shared facility for the process, I had to reaffirm that my background and affiliations did not contain any subversive, illegal, or terrorist associations. I was able to honestly and successfully meet the requirements.

During the process, I reflected on my family and friends that have enlisted in the military and the thousands of men and women in uniform that reenlisted while still on the battlefield of Iraq. Our defenders of freedom were required to swear to an oath. Part of this oath was the pledge to protect you & me from all enemies both foreign and domestic.



I am not bragging or complaining just talking to ya.

Folks, millions of Americans are lining up to vote for Barack Obama; a man that on his own merits would not pass a background check for most law enforcement jobs; a man that would not be able to honestly swear to protect us from his friends both foreign and domestic.

How can you hire a candidate for the commander in chief position, when the candidate can’t take the same oath as the men & women he is endeavoring to lead? How can you hire a candidate to be in charge of our defense and security when he can’t successfully obtain the security clearance to become a beat cop?

Some reading and videos for you here and here.

The choice is clear.

John McCain was a favorite of both major Parties and the media. What happened? Partisan politics happened. In 2004, John Kerry wanted McCain to be his running mate. Joe Biden pushed the Kerry-McCain ticket so adamantly he refused to consider another VP choice during an interview with Tim Russert.

"I'm sticking with McCain"-Joe Biden 2004

Prior to bowing down to Pelosi, Reid, and Howard Dean, Hillary Clinton as late as March 2008 endorsed John McCain over Barack Obama. In 2007, Prior to Joe Biden going against his own desires to run as Obama's VP, Joe Biden endorsed John McCain over the top of his own ticket; a second endorsement for John McCain by Biden.

Check out some videos here, particularly the third one from the top prefaced with "fellow Democrats agree."

I ask you this O supporter, If John McCain was a Democrat and Barack Obama a Republican how would you vote? Now, ask yourself the same question while looking in the mirror.

Many of you have said,"I wish John McCain was a Democrat and not in the Party of Bush." As my Grandmother would say (no, not the typical white one): "If wishes were horses beggars would ride."

Folks, be advised that in a general election you may vote for anyone you want regardless of Party. Getting back to my last question, it is posed to the Republican audience as well.

The fate of this great nation is of paramount concern to me. Personally, I will not allow ideology or partisan politics to trump my Patriotism or good sense. How about you?

By the way, those questions I asked of you were private questions. Perhaps you should ponder them with the conscience of your soul.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Computers?

(h/t Shawn, author unknown)

Barack Obama has put out an ad that simply reminded us John McCain cannot use a computer.

Well guess what ... Barack cannot land a jet plane on an aircraft carrier at night!


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Thursday, October 23, 2008

McCain Volunteer Attacked, Letter "B" Carved into Her Face

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(image source: AP photo, Keith Srakocic)

McCain volunteer made up robbery story.

AP reported that Ashley Todd, admitted Friday that the story was false, said Maurita Bryant, the assistant chief of the police department's investigations division. Todd was charged with making a false report to police, and Bryant said police doubted her story from the start.

Police said the woman reported suffering from "mental problems" in the past, and that they do not believe anyone put her up to the act.

As this blogger wrote in the original post the campaigns cannot be responsible for the actions of their wacky and even criminal supporters. McCain has his fair share of crazy supporters as well (obviously) The difference is McCain doesn't support them.

The sentiment regarding Obama's subversive affiliations remain valid. Unfortunately Obama's radical ties have not been debunked.



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image source: Sarah's Army

A 20-year-old woman who was robbed at an ATM in Bloomfield was also maimed by her attacker, apparently because of her political views, Pittsburgh police said.

Ashley Todd, of College Station, Texas, was using an ATM at Liberty Avenue and Pearl Street just before 9 p.m. Wednesday when a man approached her and put a knife to her throat.

Police spokeswoman Diane Richard said the robber took $60 from Todd, then became angry when he saw a McCain bumper sticker on the victim's car. The attacker then punched and kicked the victim, before using the knife to scratch the letter "B" into her face, Richard said.

The above was reported by thepittsburghchannel.com

This should anger ALL Americans. Here we have an American citizen exercising her basic rights when accosted by the predator. The McCain campaign personally reached out to the woman.

The Obama campaign issued a statement stating their wishes for a speedy recovery and apprehension.

Very nice of the Obama campaign.

Obama surrounds himself with subversives, Marxists, crooks, ACORN operatives, domestic terrorists, and a host of other anti-social individuals and institutions...perhaps Obama can check with some of them for a lead or two to help catch the bad guy.

Low blow? Perhaps. But true.

I certainly understand that the campaigns cannot be responsible for the actions of their wacky and even criminal supporters. McCain has his fair share of crazy supporters as well. The difference is McCain doesn't support them.

Tip of the day for the Pittsburgh PD: Check under the rock that Barack Obama sits upon.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

John McCain Video Feature: Obama's Ties to ACORN

Dear Supporter,

Our campaign just released a new web video detailing the ties between Senator Barack Obama and ACORN, the organization currently under investigation for massive voter fraud in a number of battleground states.

Please follow this link to watch "ACORN."

As a result of Senator Obama's blind ambition, he has a long history with the group. Barack Obama trained members of the Chicago ACORN staff, and his campaign has paid more than $800,000 for "voter registration" to an ACORN front group.

We're asking you to take a few minutes this evening to watch the ad and learn more about the relationship between Senator Barack Obama and ACORN.

After watching the video, please forward along to at least five others. It's up to us to hold Senator Obama accountable for his questionable judgment and blind ambition.

Thank you,
The McCain-Palin 2008 Team

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Obama, McCain, and Banks Oh My!

By Tony Vega

I wasn't going to write about this crisis, because I found it too serious to politicize and quite frankly I was too angry to put anything together other than a rant. After listening to the spiel of the candidates along the trail, I knew it was too serious not to.

As I listen to Barack Obama stump it out, I picture Millions of Obamabots across this great nation squeaking in delight, Obama’s words serving as oil for the bots. I envision this with a heavy heart, because I had much more faith in my fellow Americans.

I will acknowledge that both Parties let us down and both parties including the candidates received big bucks from fat cats. A focus on the presidential candidates will reveal that Barack Obama has a record of failed policies, whereas John McCain has a record of reform and leadership. Facts are stubborn things.

I will map those out for you, but first we need to go back a bit, not too far, we'll forgive the Clinton administration and start in 2003. Take a walk with me folks, don't worry I'll have you back before dinnertime.

On September 11, 2003, the New York Times reported that President Bush introduced the most significant regulatory overhaul in the housing finance industry. Specifically, Bush introduced to Congress a plan for a new agency to supervise Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac (FM & FM).

It was clear that FM & FM manipulated its accounting to mislead investors. It was also acknowledged, by the Bush administration, that these irregularities have been going on for years.

The response of Congressional Democrats:

"These two entities, FM & FM, are NOT facing any kind of financial crisis."- Barney Frank (D-MA), the ranking Democrat on the Financial Services Committee. [emphasis my own]

''I don't see much other than a shell game going on here, moving something from one agency to another and in the process weakening the bargaining power of poorer families and their ability to get affordable housing.''- Melvin L. Watt (D-NC).

Full story: New Agency Proposed to Oversee Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae - New York Times

In 2005, CEO of Fannie Mae addressed Barack Obama and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) as "family & friends." The CEO appealed to the CBC for help, help for the company and help for him personally.

Compelling video:


In May 2006, John McCain had this to say on the Senate floor:

"[Fannie Mae's] quarterly reports of profit growth over the past few years were illusions deliberately and systematically created by the company's senior management, which resulted in a $10.6 billion accounting scandal."

"If Congress does not act, American taxpayers will continue to be exposed to the enormous risk that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pose to the housing market, the overall financial system, and the economy as a whole." McCain went on to urge his colleagues to support swift action on reform legislation.

Proof not empty rhetoric: John McCain's Senate Record

Barack Obama knew of the pending turmoil and did nothing. Well, that is not entirely accurate. Barack Obama did plenty. He averted his eyes and lined his pockets.

Barack Obama with 143 working days to his credit has the dubious distinction of holding the number two spot, beating out politicians that spent decades in Washington, in receiving big bucks from FM & FM. The list: Obama is the second top recipient for FM & FM money.

Barack Obama’s judgment has also been criticized for including disgraced Fannie Mae executives Jim Johnson and Frank Raines in his campaign. Those connections have been the subject of two John McCain campaign ads. View videos:

Jim Johnson


Advice


More on the Raines connection can be found on Hot Air.

Obama also helped dole out millions in order for his cronies, now in jail, to establish low-income housing in Chicago. That endeavor was corrupt and abandoned. The government stepped in, many units were demolished, and many residents lost their homes. Sound familiar? Barack Obama has a clear record of failed policies.

Text and video: The many housing units that Barack Obama secured subsidies for

The choice is clear.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

John McCain's Acceptance Speech



posted by Tony GOPrano


By John McCain

September 5, 2008




CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO

"Thank you all very much. Tonight, I have a privilege given few Americans -- the privilege of accepting our party's nomination for President of the United States. And I accept it with gratitude, humility and confidence. In my life, no success has come without a good fight, and this nomination wasn't any different. That's a tribute to the candidates who opposed me and their supporters. They're leaders of great ability, who love our country, and wished to lead it to better days. Their support is an honor I won't forget.

I'm grateful to the President for leading us in those dark days following the worst attack on American soil in our history, and keeping us safe from another attack many thought was inevitable; and to the First Lady, Laura Bush, a model of grace and kindness in public and in private.

And I'm grateful to the 41st President and his bride of 63 years, and for their outstanding example of honorable service to our country.

As always, I'm indebted to my wife, Cindy, and my seven children.
The pleasures of family life can seem like a brief holiday from the crowded calendar of our nation's business. But I have treasured them all the more, and can't imagine a life without the happiness you give me. Cindy said a lot of nice things about me tonight. But, in truth, she's more my inspiration than I am hers.

Her concern for those less blessed than we are -- victims of land mines, children born in poverty and with birth defects -- shows the measure of her humanity. I know she will make a great First Lady. When I was growing up, my father was often at sea, and the job of raising my brother, sister and me would fall to my mother alone. Roberta McCain gave us her love of life, her deep interest in the world, her strength, and her belief we are all meant to use our opportunities to make ourselves useful to our country. I wouldn't be here tonight but for the strength of her character."

As a longtime supporter and friend of JOHN MCCAIN, I couldn't have been prouder of him than I was last night. JOHN MCCAIN showed America why he should be the next President of the United States of America! The people watching the speech along with me agreed. JOHN MCCAIN has the courage and experience to lead us in these trying times. GOD BLESS JOHN MCCAIN!!!


Monday, September 1, 2008

RNC 2008: Hurricane Gustav Relief Effort







By Tony Vega



Monday, September 01, 2008, opening day at the Republican National Convention was significantly scaled down in deference to the plight of millions of Americans affected by Hurricane Gustav. John McCain, Sarah Palin, and President Bush canceled their appearances at the convention. First Lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain graced the stage at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota and spoke of hurricane relief efforts,

which can
be found here:





Help deliver aid to those in need who are affected in the gulf coast.


ALABAMA
Governor's Emergency Relief Fund
(877) 273 - 5018

FLORIDA
Florida Disaster Fund
(850) 410-0696

LOUISIANA
Hurricane Gustav Relief and Recovery Fund
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Aidmatrix Foundation
(866) 881-8882

MISSISSIPPI
Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund

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Texas Responds
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To donate by phone:
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"Take off our republican hats and put on our American hats"-John McCain


As Gustav pounds the gulf coast, political speeches and rhetoric are silenced. Republican leaders, namely John McCain did not think it prudent to engage in political festivities while approximately two million Americans and visitors are severely affected. Country First. Time will tell if the McCain campaign will be negatively impacted by the curtailed convention schedule, but at the moment, such thoughts will take second stage.

For now, the political hate speech will be relegated to the popular maker of commiedramas, Michael Moore. Moore exploited the plight of the gulf coast to hurl hateful remarks at the GOP, which included a crass letter addressed to God. That classless act speaks for itself.

As of 2000 hours, it has been reported that there are seven storm related deaths, in addition to the evacuation deaths of three critically ill patients, 6.10 millions dollars in damage, and 1 million homes with out power. The storm is not over folks, some of the levees are being over-washed and one reported levee is seriously compromised from underneath.

Emergency workers and volunteers, in New Orleans are feverishly working to shore that levee up.

During times of national crisis, judgment and character is important. May the true spirit of America continue to be a guiding light in a time of darkness.

To those of you in the region, my family will keep you and yours in our prayers.