"Most of the disciples of global warming are liberal Democrats who never have enough of our money and believe there are never enough regulations concerning the way we lead our lives. That ought to be enough to give everyone pause, along with emerging evidence that the global warming jihadists may be more full of hot air than the climate they claim is about to burn us up."
-Cal Thomas
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
Taxing the Handicaped!
To the Editor:
I was shocked to learn that citizens who are hearing challenged must pay local and state tax on hearing aids. This is a tax on the handicapped. Let's call it what it is, the "handicap tax."
My friend's hearing aids cost $4,000 plus $335 local and state tax. Unbelievable that she has to pay a handicap tax to hear her grandchildren, church service, ambulance and fire sirens. Medicare doesn't pay for hearing aids or eye glasses unless surgery is performed. So, many seniors are stuck with this handicap tax if they need to hear and see.
I am asking my Representative and Senator to author a bill to get rid of this unfair handicap tax. I am not a lobbyist. A lobbyist is not needed to bring this issue to the attention of legislators. The peoples' voice and vote can get their attention. So, let your voice be heard on this issue.
V. Midge Sullivan
OK City
There is no tax on eye glasses but you can join Mrs. Sullivan in asking that this ridiculous tax on those with a hearing impairment also be eliminated. Contact your State Senator or Representative!
I was shocked to learn that citizens who are hearing challenged must pay local and state tax on hearing aids. This is a tax on the handicapped. Let's call it what it is, the "handicap tax."
My friend's hearing aids cost $4,000 plus $335 local and state tax. Unbelievable that she has to pay a handicap tax to hear her grandchildren, church service, ambulance and fire sirens. Medicare doesn't pay for hearing aids or eye glasses unless surgery is performed. So, many seniors are stuck with this handicap tax if they need to hear and see.
I am asking my Representative and Senator to author a bill to get rid of this unfair handicap tax. I am not a lobbyist. A lobbyist is not needed to bring this issue to the attention of legislators. The peoples' voice and vote can get their attention. So, let your voice be heard on this issue.
V. Midge Sullivan
OK City
There is no tax on eye glasses but you can join Mrs. Sullivan in asking that this ridiculous tax on those with a hearing impairment also be eliminated. Contact your State Senator or Representative!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Stirring the Fried Rice!
According to Democrat Fact Check and posted by McCarville, the man who wants to take US Sen. Jim Inhofes place had this to say in his candidacy announcement on Wednesday:
That's right. The freshman Democrat state senator who aspires to the U. S. Senate declared today that Al-Qaeda has never been in Iraq. That statement is at odds with assessments by intelligence agencies in England, the United States and other nations.
From CNN: Laying out its ideology in a broad manifesto, the group al Qaeda in Iraq -- which has been behind many of the worst attacks, beheading and kidnappings in Iraq -- says the insurgency is in better shape than the United States acknowledges and vows to continue the insurgency and "destroy the American empire." Red Oklahoma has the details, plus video of Senator Andrew Rice's assertion.
That's right. The freshman Democrat state senator who aspires to the U. S. Senate declared today that Al-Qaeda has never been in Iraq. That statement is at odds with assessments by intelligence agencies in England, the United States and other nations.
From CNN: Laying out its ideology in a broad manifesto, the group al Qaeda in Iraq -- which has been behind many of the worst attacks, beheading and kidnappings in Iraq -- says the insurgency is in better shape than the United States acknowledges and vows to continue the insurgency and "destroy the American empire." Red Oklahoma has the details, plus video of Senator Andrew Rice's assertion.
NO the Candidates! Rice is Fried!
Fried Rice: Senator Andrew Rice, D - OKC, among the Legislature's most liberal members and one embraced by the GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Transgender) coalition,is done before he begins, my opinion.
Rice wants the Democratic nomination to oppose conservative Republican Senator Jim Inhofe next year.
Rice is on the wrong side of almost every issue and will be lucky to match David Walters' poor showing against Inhofe in 2002. Gun control alone would sink Rice, ala Dave McCurdy against Inhofe in 1994.
But McCurdy at least was not openly tied to his party's most liberal Oklahoma members. Rice is and he's already making statements about how conservative Inhofe is, and how that's bad. Here's what one poster on a local Democrat site wrote: "Rice is pro-illegal immigration, pro-gay, pro-raising taxes, pro-gay, pro-abortion on demand, pro-gay...this couldn't happen to a nicer guy. I will not vote for Andy Rice". If that's any indication of the first impression of Andrew Rice as a U. S. Senate candidate, he's toast. Wrong strategy, wrong message. End result: Fried Rice. -the Gadfly
(Gpvn: Rice scored a miserable 10% on the Oklahoma Conservative Index with 100% being most conservative and 0% being liberal) 'We' might also add: Rice is the 'poster child' for all that's wrong with the Dims philosophy and platform!
Meanwhile, 'rumor' says AG Edmondson won't toss his hat in this ring, ditto Gov. Henry. State Sen. Kenneth Corn, D-Howe, - who is termed from Legislature - is said to still be looking at the possibility!
Jim Inhofe has done and continues to do an excellent job for Oklahoma! Our votes with JIM!
Rice wants the Democratic nomination to oppose conservative Republican Senator Jim Inhofe next year.
Rice is on the wrong side of almost every issue and will be lucky to match David Walters' poor showing against Inhofe in 2002. Gun control alone would sink Rice, ala Dave McCurdy against Inhofe in 1994.
But McCurdy at least was not openly tied to his party's most liberal Oklahoma members. Rice is and he's already making statements about how conservative Inhofe is, and how that's bad. Here's what one poster on a local Democrat site wrote: "Rice is pro-illegal immigration, pro-gay, pro-raising taxes, pro-gay, pro-abortion on demand, pro-gay...this couldn't happen to a nicer guy. I will not vote for Andy Rice". If that's any indication of the first impression of Andrew Rice as a U. S. Senate candidate, he's toast. Wrong strategy, wrong message. End result: Fried Rice. -the Gadfly
(Gpvn: Rice scored a miserable 10% on the Oklahoma Conservative Index with 100% being most conservative and 0% being liberal) 'We' might also add: Rice is the 'poster child' for all that's wrong with the Dims philosophy and platform!
Meanwhile, 'rumor' says AG Edmondson won't toss his hat in this ring, ditto Gov. Henry. State Sen. Kenneth Corn, D-Howe, - who is termed from Legislature - is said to still be looking at the possibility!
Jim Inhofe has done and continues to do an excellent job for Oklahoma! Our votes with JIM!
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Sen. Craig Re-visited!
MORE on Sen. Craigs 'to resign or not to resign'.!
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070905/D8RF0EPG1.html
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070905/D8RF0EPG1.html
Craig may NOT resign? Thompson (finally) IN?
Late Breaking: According to late news Tuesday, US Sen. Larry "I am not gay, I have never been gay" Craig, R-Idaho, is having second thoughts on resigning his office. Amid allegations of sexual conduct, Craig announced only days ago (Sat) that he would step down effective Sept. 30. Now, Craig may be re-thinking that decision.....no real details at this time. Stay tuned!
Former Sen. Fred Thompson has changed his plans about attending the GOP Presidential debate Wednesday - Sept. 5. Thompson will instead have some 'ads' that will run during the debate time frame and Thompson will make an appearance on the Jay Leno Tonight Show which will air later on Wednesday evening. Thompson is expected to announce his intention to seek the Presidency at midnight on Wednesday or Thursday (both days have been given)...this with a 15 minute film on his web site. The Grapevine tried to find the 'official' web site but didn't have much luck. Found numerous sites for Fred!
The GOP debate will be carried live on FOX News Wednesday eve beginning at 8:00pm CST. Check your area for channel.
Reminder: US Congressman and Presidential candidate Tom Tancredo of CO will be in Oklahoma this week-end. Trancredo will be in OKC, Tulsa, Norman and several other stops attending fund raising events that include a birthday party for State GOP Chair Gary Jones and State GOP V-Chair Cheryl Williams.
Former Sen. Fred Thompson has changed his plans about attending the GOP Presidential debate Wednesday - Sept. 5. Thompson will instead have some 'ads' that will run during the debate time frame and Thompson will make an appearance on the Jay Leno Tonight Show which will air later on Wednesday evening. Thompson is expected to announce his intention to seek the Presidency at midnight on Wednesday or Thursday (both days have been given)...this with a 15 minute film on his web site. The Grapevine tried to find the 'official' web site but didn't have much luck. Found numerous sites for Fred!
The GOP debate will be carried live on FOX News Wednesday eve beginning at 8:00pm CST. Check your area for channel.
Reminder: US Congressman and Presidential candidate Tom Tancredo of CO will be in Oklahoma this week-end. Trancredo will be in OKC, Tulsa, Norman and several other stops attending fund raising events that include a birthday party for State GOP Chair Gary Jones and State GOP V-Chair Cheryl Williams.
Monday, September 3, 2007
GOP Chair Rips Dims; ODP Chair Says Nimmo Not Party Rep!
Democratic State Chairman Ivan Holmes said today an Internet blog post by party official James Nimmo inferring he wishes Republican U. S. Senator Jim Inhofe had been killed in Iraq does not represent the party.
Holmes made his comments to radio station KTOK after Republican State Chairman Gary Jones called on Holmes to repudiate Nimmo's post, which Jones described as "outrageous."
For Gary Jones statement visit: www.okgop.com or for Jones comments and Holmes comments: <http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com>
Holmes made his comments to radio station KTOK after Republican State Chairman Gary Jones called on Holmes to repudiate Nimmo's post, which Jones described as "outrageous."
For Gary Jones statement visit: www.okgop.com or for Jones comments and Holmes comments: <http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com>
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