Tom McClintock for Congress

I just got this e-mail today. I am thrilled that Ron Paul is backing Tom McClintock for Congress. Karen and I voted for McClintock when he ran for governor here in California. He is currently a State Senator in the 19th district. I think loaning him to the House of Representatives would be a wise decision.

The current incumbent, John Doolittle announced his retirement in early 2008, so in the congressional election, Brown again won the Democratic nomination while State Senator Tom McClintock won the Republican primary, defeating former Congressman Doug Ose (who represented the nearby 3rd District from 1999 to 2005), Suzanne Jones, and Theodore Terbolizard. Former state senator Rico Oller was initially making plans to run, but pulled out after McClintock announced in order to prevent splitting the conservative vote in the primary.

Here's what Ron Paul had to say:

Dear Friend:

You know that I don't mince words and I don't back down in fighting a federal government that has far exceeded the confines of our Constitution. I could use some help in the House, and that¹s why I'm asking you to support my friend Tom McClintock.

You may remember when he stood up to the liberal Republican establishment in California and took on Arnold Schwarzenegger during the recall election in 2003. This guy will stand and fight, and we need him in the Congress. Tom has said that he expects our federal government to protect our borders and to preserve our individual freedoms as Americans. And beyond that, he wants it out of our pockets, away from our families and out of our faces. That¹s my kind of candidate.

He's facing the Daily Kos and DCCC fundraising machine, and he'll need our financial help on his side.

Will you help Tom with your generous online contribution of $250, $100, $50 or even the legal maximum of $2,300? You can also send your donation directly to Tom at: McClintock for Congress, 1029 K Street Ste 44, Sacramento CA 95814.

You have stood with me as I campaigned for the Presidency to return our federal government to its proper role. Will you help me bring a reliable ally to Congress?

Many thanks for all you have done.

In Liberty,



Ron Paul

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Lightening In 2006

This is a movie made of 7 separate stills shot on July 22nd, 2006 during a lightening storm.  The view is out our apartment window looking in a south-western direction.  The camera had a little trouble figuring out what to focus on (it's just a point-and-shoot).  I had it set to long exposure so that's why the street lights are flaring out.

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2006-07-22 Lightning.m4v (147 KB)

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Hannah's After Action Report (Pumpkin Patch)

Here is Hannah's after action report about her trip to the pumpkin patch.

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Hannah and Meredeen at the Pumpkin Patch

It's the last year this pumpkin patch will set up shop at this spot, so hopefully they'll fine another good spot.  They were very crowded today.  Hannah and her friend Meredeen got to ride the horseies:



The last picture is Hannah picking out daddy's pumpkin.  Benjamin was at school this time, he'll get to go next time.  He loves animals.  And he seemed pretty interested in the pumpkins Hannah picked out.

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The Fraud of Global Warming

This is an excellent presentation by Dr. Floy Lilley to homeschool parents and students, on September 23rd 2008, at the Mises Institute (audio embedded below).  Lew Rockwell also hosted an article by Lilley called "Fraud of Global Warming."  I couldn't find the audio between the Dee Norris and the young student Lilley refers to, but the transcript can be found on the What's Up With That web site.

If you pace yourself, you can go through the images below while listening to the 17 minute presentation.  They are in order, somewhat.  Some of the images show the opposite position to give perspective to the argument.  It's amazing to see how much propaganda there is.  I think the science is in.  Human caused global warming is a myth.

The Fraud Of Global Warming by Floy Lilley  
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3_HS08_Lilley.mp3 (3998 KB)

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Personally, I believe government should drop the pretext.  They want to tax life processes, so they came up with a plausible theory to back up their idea.  Well, somewhat plausible.  Plausible to the layman, anyway.  Does that mean industry is off the hook?  No, but it the answer to pollution is not to use hysteria, lies, and deception.

Instead, the answer to pollution is to enforce private property rights.  If my neighbor is polluting my air and/or water, they should answer for it.  The government's role is to offer to protect property rights and offer arbitration services.  If I don't like how the government is fulfilling its role in this regard, I should be able to fire them and hire someone else.

I should not expect my unaffected neighbors to pay for protection and arbitration between me and my polluting neighbor.

Here are various videos on the subject of global warming:

 

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