Newt Gingrich:

Founding Fathers Liked Shutdowns

There are moments when different branches of government cannot reach agreement. Shutdowns are an expression of those differences.

In 1995 and 1996 there were two government shutdowns.

Tensions were high.

Harsh words were used on both sides.

And yet common sense also existed and conversations continued.

California Nullifies NDAA Indefinite Detention

California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 351 into law yesterday that opposes not only the indefinite detention sections of the National Defense Authorization Act, but any and all federal law, which would seek to disregard one’s constitutional rights, specifically with regards to the Fifth Amendment.

How Do We Get Rid Of Obamacare? Nullify It!

by Publius Huldah

We are Americans. We are resourceful. When doors are slammed in our faces, we find another way. Since five (5) lawless judges on the U.S. supreme Court betrayed us by failing to declare the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“obamacare”) unconstitutional; since we may be stuck with obama for four more years; 1 and since a democrat-controlled U.S. Senate will not repeal obamacare, we must find another way.

There is another way. Here it is, and it comes from Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence.

I Thought I Was Getting Free Healthcare ... LOL

Reblogged from YouViewed/Editorial:

The GOP’s Tantrum Is Bad for America’s Credibility

By Anne Applebaum

Aspiring democracies look to the U.S. as a role model, but the shutdown makes us look silly.

WARSAW—Over the past 20 years, I’ve spent a lot of time in countries that are not democracies but would like to be. First in Central Europe and the former Soviet Union, more recently in North Africa, I’ve met many, many people who are trying to figure out how to translate that elusive, almost mystical concept, “the will of the people,” into the practical matters of government: taxation, public spending, defense, law and order, garbage collection. Over and over again, I’ve watched them construct institutions designed to make possible that translation from the mystical into the practical: parliaments, presidencies, court systems. Sooner or later, they all learn that the act of voting is a necessary but insufficient component of democracy.  Without legitimate representative and executive institutions—institutions that can translate the “will of the people” into concrete policies—democracy always fails.

Fellow Conservatives:

Fellow Conservatives: Senate Democrats will do whatever it takes to force millions of Americans into Obamacare -- a program they won't accept for themselves. They thought a government shutdown would hurt Republicans politically, but that's not how it's playing out. Instead, conservatives are winning. You are winning. VIDEO: Watch Ted Cruz on Hannity The first day of the shutdown was filled with media reports about Obamacare's problems. Many Americans couldn't access the online exchanges and those who did found health plans with higher premiums. On the second day, Democrats said they would defeat smaller bills to fund parts of the government unrelated to Obamacare -- a move that exposed their support for the shutdown as a way to muscle people into Obamacare. Democrats are stumbling because conservatives are standing up to them. In fact, when Harry Reid (D-NV) was asked if Senate Democrats would support a funding bill that might save a child with cancer, Reid snapped and said, "Why would we want to do that?" VIDEO: Watch Harry Reid Lose It It's amazing what happens when Republicans stand on principle; Democrats begin to make mistakes. LET'S TURN UP THE HEAT The first phase of this campaign was to get Republicans to stand strong. While 25 Senate Republicans led by Mitch McConnell (R-KY) betrayed us and helped the Democrats fund Obamacare, we kept House Republicans from backing down. The next phase of this campaign is to pressure Democrats. We're launching a new national ad campaign called "Listen" that calls on Democrats to listen to the American people and to defund Obamacare. Please help us by making a contribution of $5 or more today. We have a secure website to collect donations, which shows you how much has been donated. Every penny that's contributed will be used for this campaign against Obamacare. This is a critical time and we need to raise at least $100,000 to drive our message home. We can do it if everyone pitches in. You can also help by contacting the Senate Democrats listed on DontFundObamacare.com. If they don't answer their phones, you can post messages on their Facebook and Twitter pages. Thank you for your support. Over 2 million Americans have now signed our petition to defund Obamacare and your efforts are making a difference. Best regards, Matt Hoskins Executive Director Senate Conservatives Fund

Government Shutdown? 36 Facts Which Prove That Almost Everything Is Still Running

by Michael Snyder

All of this whining and crying about a “government shutdown” is a total joke.  You see, there really is very little reason why this “government shutdown” cannot continue indefinitely Washington D.C. is being conducted pretty much as usual.  It turns out that the definition of “essential personnel” has expanded so much over the years that almost everyone is considered “essential” at this point.  In fact, this shutdown is such a non-event that even referring to it as a “partial government shutdown” would really be overstating what is actually happening.  The following are 36 facts which prove that almost everything is still running during this government shutdown…

This is About Shutting Down Obamacare

By: Erick Erickson (Diary)

Congressmen, this is about shutting down Obamacare.

Democrats keep talking about our refusal to compromise. They don’t realize our compromise is defunding Obamacare. We actually want to repeal it.

Compromise In Politics? No – Confront

By Star Parker

Among the pearls of wisdom conveyed in Ecclesiastes is that everything has its time.

“A time to be born … a time to die, a time to plant … a time to uproot, a time for war … a time for peace.”

The founders of the United States drew up a Constitution to serve as an operating manual, in its checks and balances, for peaceful, deliberative government. They understood human nature and set up a system in which competing interests would have to give in. Compromise, they understood, is a necessary lubricant for the wheels of government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” to turn and allow us to move forward.

Doves and peaceniks no more:

These Democrats relish the role of bullies

Democrats, who have long posed as the party of peaceniks and doves, have been anything but during the great rhetorical war of 2013. In fact, the party of George McGovern and Jimmy Carter has been mad as hell as of late, leading an offensive of bombastic insults and rhetorical bullying that has dominated the government shutdown. It’s a perfect storm, with Democrats leading the pace.

Leaked Obamacare Emails… Did Boehner Make a Deal With the Devil?

by Tim Brown

The following could be hazardous to your political health if you are one of those people who truly believes there is no difference between the Democrats and establishment Republicans (notice I said establishment Republicans). Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s office has leaked emails between him and Speaker of the House John Boehner’s office which demonstrate that Boehner may have coordinated with Reid to exempt Congress from Obamacare.

The emails from Boehner’s office were authored by his chief of staff Mike Sommers and those emails were leaked by Reid’s chief of staff David Krone, who apparently has a history of doing this type of thing.

When the Lights Go Out

by Pastor Stephan Nash

One of our sons got my wife and me a Roku last Christmas and we have enjoyed the many Netflix films that are offered.  Lately, we have been watching a television series called “Revolution.”  This series begins with the disaster of all generated power going out throughout the world.  It depicts how governments fall and chaos grips America.  People are so hungry they will kill their neighbor for a small portion of food.  Militias are quickly formed in various parts of the country with evil people in leadership.  I couldn’t help think about the possibility of the lights going out in this country.  Some would say that would be unthinkable so why talk about it.

Does Anyone Have A Plan?

by Pastor Stephan Nash

We conservatives, patriots, Christians and believers in tradition values are quick to respond with desperate criticism of those who diametrically oppose us, but there is one criticism you will not hear.  No one can condemn our adversaries for not having a plan.  They have a plan alright; they have a specific plan that they stand amalgamated behind.

As an illustration of such a plan, allow me to present one that some of you know about but most of my readers haven’t been alerted to.  It’s a plan that has been on a successful role for over 50 years

Ted Cruz & Mike Lee: Commanders of the Conservative Army

Whenever a conservative says anything critical of the pukey leadership in the Republican Party — whenever they do it — what do we hear?

Astrology Forecast for October 2013

Astrology Forecast for October 2013

Letter: Democrats Sell The Country Out !

Doris Duane says - AMEN! The Dems sold out our country to have the first black president.

GOP puts new price on debt hike

By Peter Schroede

Rank-and-file members want Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) to return to the so-called “Boehner Rule,” which they say means any debt limit hike must be matched by an equal amount of spending cuts.

An earlier GOP measure to raise the debt ceiling included a host of GOP priorities, including defunding ObamaCare and constructing the Keystone XL pipeline, but not dollar-for-dollar spending cuts.

ALERT *** Good News from the TEA Party – IRS War ***ALERT

It’s three years late and came the day before the law it was formed to fight went into effect, but tonight, TheTeaParty.net FINALLY has its tax-exempt status.

Who is, and is not Exempt from the Unaffordable Health Care Act!

by Jeffrey Hardin

Source; United Patriot News _http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/10/obama_obamacare_boehner_congre.html

When Tip Did It

By Andrew Stiles


Tip O’Neill presided over two-thirds of the government shutdowns since 1976.

The government shut down on October 1 for the 18th time since 1976, after the House and Senate could not agree on a resolution to fund it. Democrats have accused Republicans of negotiating with “a bomb strapped to their chest” and putting “a gun to everybody’s head,” as if it were an anomalous development in the modern political era for Congress to seek to extract policy concessions from the White House by withholding spending authorization.