DOJ considering commutation for Ramos, Compean

DOJ considering commutation for Ramos, Compean. Attorney who makes recommendations to Bush has opened file on border agents. No pardons are being considered, however! Bush will allow the injustice of their convictions to stand!

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A re-cap of report can also be found here including more links and online petition established by WND.

DOJ Reviews Commutation for Ramos and Compean
As reported by WND, the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a file on imprisoned U.S. Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean and a commutation of their sentences is under review.

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We Can't Give In

Meet A Great American; Charlotte Kuchinsky. Her prose has the ability to inspire and captivate. We Can't Give In is a poem about 9/11.

We Can't Give In


By Charlotte Kuchinsky

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A Miracle Near 34th Street

US Airways Flight 1549 Crashes into Hudson River




As most New Yorkers, Jersey residents and many folks across this nation wonder and fret over Brett and the fate of the NY Jets and other sport "heroes" meet a true hero; Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, III. Sully was the pilot of US Airways flight 1549 out of LaGuardia.



Perhaps, Mayor Bloomberg will invite the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 to parade along the Canyon of the Heroes and give the key to the city to Captain Chelsey Sullenberger. A far more fitting tribute than those bestowed upon the false heroes of the sports world.

At approximately 1526 hours, Eastern Time, US Airways flight 1549 took off from LaGuardia Airport. Early reports indicate that a flock of geese struck the plane as it ascended to 3,000 feet, taking out both engines. During times of crisis, character is defined. The character of the pilot is not in question; in fact, it is aptly defined as heroic.

Captain Chelsey Sullenberger, a former US Air Force Fighter Pilot guided the belly of the jet with the nose upward into the frigid Hudson, which allowed the plane to stay afloat as designed.

The captain and crew made the rapid decision not to attempt the glide over to Teterboro airport or any other impromptu strip. The only decision left was the determined crash landing into the watery strip of the icy Hudson River.

The US Airways crew went into action as emergency protocol was activated. Exits opened, flotation devices deployed and the evacuation commenced. Within minutes private and emergency responders arrived to assist and rescue.

Not only did the captain go down with the ship, Captain Sullenberger also walked the plane twice ensuring no one was left behind. If only school bus drivers had a tenth of Sully’s diligence.

A common trend among the passengers, approximately 155 with crew, was audible prayers. I wonder how many atheists converted this day.

US Airways flight 1549 hit the New Jersey side of the Hudson River near the USS Intrepid on the West Side of Manhattan. Miraculously, reports indicate all human life remained intact with no life threatening injuries.

Individuals who believe they may have family members on board flight 1549 may call US Airways at 1-800-679-8215.

Huckabee vs Coulter

(h/t April Lorier)



On Saturday, January 10, Ann Coulter appeared on the Huckabee Show to promote her book Guilty: Liberal "Victims" and Their Assault on America. Mike Huckabee seized the moment and Ann received her comeuppance for blasting him during the campaign.

Carpe Diem, Mike, carpe diem...

"This is my get even moment with you, Ann. I've been waiting for this for a long, stinking time." - Mike Huckabee

The Big Three

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Christmas Time

Anbetung der Hirten: Adoration of the Shepherds
Credit: Gerard van Honthorst, 1622
Copyright: Wikimedia Commons


Christmas Time

Christmas time affords us the occasion to rejoice over the Birth of our Savior, it is through Him our sins are forgiven. Jesus arrived for us! He died for our sins and a renewed hope for humanity. He paid the ultimate sacrifice for our salvation; that my friends is love from our Father. We all have reasons to be joyful for this promise of eternal peace.
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Bush Pardons 19 More

Bush Departs White House, 12,23,2008 for Christmas break.
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Ramos and Compean Not Among the Christmas Time Pardons

Bush Pardons 19 More
President Bush pardoned 19 more, including smugglers of drugs and people, Bush continues to ignore Border Agents Ramos and Compean incarcerated for keeping the same out of a country he led.
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Brit Hume Steps Down

The Stewardship of Brit Hume, a Man of Honor
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President Bush Leaves Us with $17.4 Billion Auto Bill and Other Miscarriages of Justice

The Wrong Exit

Since my foray into writing for AC a year ago I learned a couple of things, sometimes the hard way, I discovered that writing can be salve for the soul and that some topics conjure up raw emotion.

I have followed the Ramos and Compean case closely and written about their plight. Please visit those articles to learn more about the miscarriage of justice:

U.S. Border Agents Ramos and Compean Need Our Support

Agents Ramos and Compean's Appeal is Heard

Ramos and Compean: One Year in Purgatory

I didn't have the stomach to write, blog, or talk much about the tragic results of their appeal, thankfully AC producer Shanika did. Please visit her article; Bush Pardons 14, Commutes 2; Ignores Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean

President Bush had the authority to right this terrible wrong since 2005, instead Mr. Bush averted his eyes. This miscarriage of justice was furthered and perpetrated by Mr. Bush's crony, Johnny Sutton, Texas US Attorney.

Last year, December 2007, Mr. Bush not only failed his Border Patrol Agents, the People of Texas, and the country, Mr. Bush pardoned actual criminals. You can read about that slap in the face here: President Bush Pardons Drug Dealers and Car Thieves

Shanika's article detailed this year's pardons and the continued ignorance of justice.

To add insult to injury, the outgoing president stiffs us with a 17.4 billion dollar bailout package for the crashing auto industry. Talk about sticker shock! This latest round of corporate welfare was doled out with "demands" that the fat cats in the industry shape up.

Yeah, right, and all the WIC mothers ensure they will fully support their next offspring. Some do, but many do not. Welfare is welfare folks, regardless if the recipient utilizes private jets for their transportation or the local A train.

Meanwhile, President-elect Obama and his sidekick Joe Biden are already calling for more money for the corrupt banking industry. Nothing like a couple of good ol' boys for the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac crowd. When is it going to end fellow taxpayer?

More on that here: Sex, Lies, and Video Tape Starring Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac

I tell you this, if in my industry I caused billions of dollars worth of damage to the country's financial health, you will not demand the feds to bankroll my industry or pension. You will call for my head while making sure my golden parachute is deflated.

Granted, the federal government was complicit in our current economical mess, so there should be some form of governmental penance, however it is still our penalty. Where is the justice and the safeguards to prevent a recurrence?

If a bank robber enters the bank and steals the deposits, your money is indeed backed up by federal funds, now to the tune of $200,000. Great we are protected, but if the loss were caused by a bank robber we would apprehend him, unmask him, demand repayment, and incarceration. In our current economic time, we should accept no less from the fat cats and politicians fleecing our economy.

Logic aside, it would warm this jingo's heart to see great Americans such as Anne Bryant, Aly Adair, the dastardly Snidely Whiplash, and so many others receive some of my hard earned tax dough to help their economy stimulating businesses run strong or stay a float.

But you see, Capitalism doesn't work that way. We thrive on competition, supply & demand, and hard work. Despite this hard work, many businesses go belly-up. The strong regroup, recoup and march on.

What we are witnessing here is a slow march, or goosestep, toward Socialism. Soon we will have government owned banks, real estate brokerages, and now auto companies. We are breaking our necks to get socialized medicine; I know Canada's system is touted. Before you jump on that Michael Moore bandwagon take a look at this liberal's perspective: Stronach went to U.S. for cancer treatment: report

Just in case you didn't read the report, I'll give you the short version. Canada's Liberal MP Belinda Stronach, who is battling breast cancer, traveled to California last June for an operation that was recommended as part of her treatment. The US treatment was recommended by the Canadian doctors.

Next thing you know we will be receiving free refrigerators, you know like the ones issued to the citizens under Castro's regime. Did I say free? I retract that, in fact the price is high; it is our Freedom.

The Advent Wreath

Advent Wreath created by Emily Vega

During this time of year we are blessed with beautiful images, some of which the deeper meaning goes unnoticed or forgotten. The Advent wreath is a circle of evergreens with four candles.

Symbols of the Advent Wreath are explored
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