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The President We Want What Conservatives Want in the Next President

12 Essentials Conservatives Expect in Prez Elected in 2012 Woody Jenkins

By Mark Marturello © 2011 Courtesy Des Moines Register

Republican candidates are vying for support in Iowa. The famous Iowa Straw Poll will be conducted in Ames Aug. 13, 2011.

Des Moines Register Iowa Poll

Ron Paul Romney 8% 23%

Bachmann 22%

Cain 10%

Ron Paul Paul Ron 8% 7%

Pawlenty 6%

Iowa Poll: Romney, Bachmann Tied WATERLOO — Congresswoman Michele Bachmann announced her candidacy for President on Monday, June 27 in her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa.

Just hours before, the first Iowa Poll of the campaign was released

by the prestigious Des Moines Register, and the news couldn’t have been better for the Bachmann campaign.

The Iowa Poll had Bachmann and presumptive front-runner Mitt Romney in a virtual dead-heat

among likely Republican caucusgoers. Romney was at 23 percent, Bachmann at 22, Herman Cain at 10, Ron Paul at 7, and Tim Pawlenty at 6. It was a major boost for Bachmann going into the Iowa Straw Poll set for Aug. 13 in Ames.

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MAIN STREET — In the offices and cafés along America’s Main Streets and in the Comments sections of thousands of websites, one comes to understand the deep and growing Gov. Rick Perry concern that Americans feel about the future of the country. Among voters who identify themselves as “conservative,” that concern is even greater. In the 2012 election, conservatives will be a demanding constituency who are in no mood for compromise or partial solutions. Here are 12 things conservative voters are looking for in a President in 2012: 1. Honesty and Integrity. Conservatives want public officials who are honest and do what they say. Candidates who are dishonest or who have ethical problems will not be seriously considered.

2. Courage. Conservative voters are looking for a Reagan who See WHAT on Page 13

The World’s Largest Gathering of Free Minds

FreedomFest July 14-16 in Las Vegas Mark Skousen

President, FreedomFest 2011, Las Vegas

Photo by Woody Jenkins

LAS VEGAS — You will be welcome at FreedomFest, the world’s largest gathering of free minds, July 14-16, 2011, at Bally’s Events Center in Las Vegas. FreedomFest is really seven conferences all in one.

There’s still time to register on-line by going to www.freedomfest.com.

More than 2,000 delegates are scheduled to appear, along with an all-star lineup of speakers and events. C-SPAN will broadcast at least 12 hours of the event, and lots of media will be on hand to report.

Woody Jenkins of Liberty Today will provide live news updates throughout the event via its FaceSee FREEDOMFEST on Page 2

AMONG HIS MANY TALENTS, FreedomFest founder Mark Skousen does a masterful job of impersonating his 8th-great grandfather, Benjamin Franklin.

FreedomFest will be held July 14-16 in Las Vegas. It is billed as the World’s Largest Gathering of Free Minds.

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Freedom Lovers to Gather in Las Vegas July 14-16

FreedomFest to Celebrate America

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On-site registration can begin as early as 12 noon on Wednesday, July 14, and several pre-conference events are scheduled that day, S t e v e F o r b e s says it best: “FreedomFest is so good I changed my schedule to attend all three days.” At other conferences, he comes in, gives a speech, autographs a few books, and leaves.

Not at FreedomFest. He attends all three days!

So does John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market. “I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” he told me.

“Especially the debates!”

In fact, Steve Forbes and John Mackey are our official ambassadors. They will be at this year’s event all three days, from the fun opening cocktail party to the gala Saturday night banquet (a Masquerade Ball!).

What makes FreedomFest so different? For three glorious days, the “best and the brightest” get together to discuss, debate, and celebrate philosophy, history, geo-politics, science and technology, art and literature, healthy living, music, dance, and religion. We even have a three-day investment conference with your favorite experts. Nobody is bored at FreedomFest!

As Milton Friedman said, “FreedomFest is the great place to talk, argue, listen, celebrate the triumphs of liberty, assess the dangers to liberty, and provide that eternal vigilance that is the price of liberty.”

This year FreedomFest has seven conferences all in three days:

World Economic Summit

1. Our World Economic Summit and special emergency meeting on Thursday, July 14.

We are entering one of the most critical and dangerous periods of economic upheaval in modern history: Millions unemployed, real estate prices still falling, skyrocketing foreclosures, record gold and silver prices, a 10-year bear market on Wall Street, unrest in the Middle East and Europe, and $14 trillion in national debt and still counting.

Government is responding by making everything either illegal or

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Great Debates at FreedomFest

FreedomFest is famous for challenging your mind with a series of highlighted debates. This year they will include John Mackey (Whole Foods Market) and David Kelley (Atlas Society) on “The Selfishness Debate: Why Self-Interest Alone Isn’t Enough to Create Either Personal Happiness or a Good SociJohn Mackey ety.” Get there early!

Dr. Julian Whitaker and Dr. Steven Novella (Yale) on “Vaccines: Good or Bad?” Dan Klein (GMU) and Spencer Pack (Connecticut College) on “Libertarian, Conservative, or Radical Egalitarian: Will the Real Adam Smith Please Stand?”

Jacob Hornberger (Future of Freedom Foundation) and Robert G. Kaufman (Pepperdine): “The Bush Doctrine of Aggressive Foreign Policy: Good or Bad for America?”

Peter Thiel and George Gilder on “The Future of Technology.”

Thomas Jefferson (Bill Barker) and Patrick Henry (Michael O’Dennino) debate the pro’s and con’s of “The U.S. Constitution.” Ben Franklin (Mark Skousen) will moderate. Fun!

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At the World Economic Summit at FreedomFest, we are holding an emergency meeting on July 14 (Bastille Day!) to address the growing fear of chaos in the world economy and the loss of our wealth and our liberties. The speakers’ list at this special emergency meeting at FreedomFest reads like a Who’s Who of the freedom movement. I’ll be joined by the following top experts: • Judge Andrew Napolitano (Fox News libertarian judge) will hold a private VIP luncheon followed by a general session on Do We Even Have a Constitution Anymore? It will bring you up to date on the latest assaults on our liberties and our rights, and what we can do about them. His remarks will be strictly off the record — no recording allowed.

Note: Judge Napolitano’s private VIP luncheon will sell out quickly — space is strictly limited: If you want to attend, please call Tami Holland at 1-866-266-5101.

• Peter Thiel, co-founder of Pay Pal and early investor in Facebook, now a member of the exclusive Forbes 400 Richest People in America and a staunch libertarian.

His topic: Stalled Technology in America: End of the Future?

After his talk, he will sit down with futurist George Gilder to debate The Future of Technology.

• Steve Forbes on Are We Headed for an American Revolution — or a French Revolution?

• John Mackey on Re-Branding Capitalism in the 21st Century and Living Healthy, Wealthy and Wise to 100: The Whole Foods Way. Always standing room only!

• All-Star Prediction Panel with Don Luskin, Bert Dohmen, and other experts. Plus Richard Rahn (Cato, Washington Times) and James Gwartney (FSU) on Three Countries Doing it Right: Canada, Chile, and Sweden!

“Run, do not walk, to FreedomFest! Where else can you meet and mingle with so many fellow travelers, and create the social bonds that can change the world?” — Mark Mullins, The Fraser Institute I firmly believe you will think and live better as a result of FreedomFest. Thousands have changed their way of acting and thinking — one couple altered their estate and set up a “job-creating” foundation as a result of a session. A consultant landed a major contract with someone he met at our conference. InSee ADVOCATES on Page 3

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Judge Andrew Napolitano

Dick Morris • Pollster, analyst

Juan Williams • Fox News commentator

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Advocates of Liberty to Converge On Las Vegas, Nevada, July 14-16 Steve Forbes: So Good I Attend All Three Days Continued from Page 2

vestors bought a stock that doubled in a year. A father brought his son who converted to free-market economics. At the end of the show, he said, “Dad, promise me we’ll come back next year.” And one speaker, Dinesh D’Souza, made the cover of Forbes magazine because Steve Forbes heard him speak at a luncheon. Anything is possible. We’ve even had a couple go on their honeymoon at FreedomFest!

Top news organizations will be there this year: Steve Moore of the Wall Street Journal, Gene Epstein from Barron’s, Jerry Corsi from World Net Daily, Brent Bozell from Media Research, Brian Calle from Orange County Register, Jason Mattera from Human Events, and Woody Jenkins from Liberty Today.

Exhibit Hall Extraordinaire: The Trade Show of Liberty

2. FreedomFest offers what John Mackey calls the Trade Show for Liberty. Imagine walking into the FreedomFest exhibit hall and seeing together all the major freemarket think tanks and freedom organizations represented. Reason, Cato, Heritage, Mises, FEE, Fraser, ISI, IHS, Students for Liberty, FreedomWorks, American for Prosperity, Heartland, and top freemarket universities such as George Mason University, Hillsdale College, and Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala. It’s like “one-stop shopping for liberty.”

Plus bookstores galore — Liberty Fund, ISI Books, Liberty Library, and our own official Laissez Faire Books (offering autograph sessions throughout the conference).

Several of these think tanks have their own sessions at FreedomFest, such as the Mises Circle and Reason Day. Top speakers from among exhibiters include David Boaz and Richard Rahn from Cato, Nick Gillespie and Matt Welch from Reason (on their new book Declaration of Independents), Arthur

FreedomFest 2011 • July 14-16, 2011

Bally’s Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

Day of Arrival • Wednesday, July 13, 2011 12 noon Registration Desk opens 1-4 p.m.

Special Pre-Conference Session

with Mark Skousen 6-8 p.m.

Welcome Cocktail Reception

in Exhibit Hall Thursday, July 14, 2011 — DAY ONE 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 8 a.m.

General Session begins 8:10 a.m How to Get the Most Out of Freedom Fest

by Mark and JoAnn Skousen 8:20 a.m.

WORLD ECONOMIC SUMMIT

Are We Headed for an American Revolution

or a French Revolution? — Steve Forbes 8:50 a.m.

Outlook for Global Economy — Steve Forbes,

Don McAlvany, Peter Schiff, Alexander Landia 9:30-10 a.m. Break 10-10:20 a.m. Adding a Digit to Your Portfolio — Rick Rule 10:20-10:30 Financial Apocalypse or Prosperity? — Bert Dohman 10:30-11 a.m. All Star Prediction Panel — Dohman, Don Luskin,

Ty Andros, Hank Brock 11-11:20 a.m. Risks and Opportunities — Frank Trotter 11:20-11:30 Taxation & Planning under Obama — Jeffrey Verdon 11:30-12n The Future of Energy: Bright or Dim — Ron Walblay,

Mark Plummer, Bud Belcher, Rick Rule 12 noon Lunch on your own

Private VIP Luncheon with Judge Andrew Napolitano

Separate Sponsored Luncheon with Doug Casey 1:10-1:20 p.m. Do We Still Have Bill of Rights? — David Boaz 1:20-2:20 p.m. Do We Still Have a Constitution? — Judge Napolitano 3-5:50 p.m. Afternoon Breakout sessions 5:50-7 p.m. Mix and Mingle in Exhibit Hall 7-9 p.m.

Bastile Day Reception/Special Event $89

To register, go to www.freedomfest.com

Brooks from AEI, Tom Palmer from Atlas, Larry Arnn from Hillsdale College, Sally Pipes from Pacific Research Institute, Lawrence Reed and Sheldon Richman from FEE, Wayne Allyn Root of the Libertarian Party, Robert Murphy, Douglas French, and Jeff Tucker from the Mises Institute, and Peter Ferrara from IPI. We’re having a special general session on School Choice with America’s No. 1 political consultant, Dick Morris, Fox News analyst Juan Williams, Michelle Bernard, and Lisa Graham Keegan.

The session is sponsored by Nation-

al School Choice Week. Not to be missed!

“Without a doubt, FreedomFest was the most diverse and stimulating conference we ever attended.

We talked about it for many months afterwards. What a remarkable venue, where vigorous discourse, respect without capitulation invited all of us into a dialogue outside of our comfort zones, confirmed deep convictions, and ultimately continue to ferment in our souls long after the event had passed. Thank you again for the courage and vision to launch this event!”

— Gabriela Stevens

Top Financial Freedom Seminar

3. All Star Investment Conference. Join in as our top financial experts discuss how to survive and prosper during economic and geopolitical turmoil at a time when markets boom and bust. Hear the latest updates on stocks, bonds, commodities, and gold and silver, and tax and estate planning.

Jeff Verdon’s session For Women Only is always SRO. And so is Escape from America — Investing, Saving Taxes, and Living Abroad with specific talks on Mexico as a retirement haven and Switzerland as a privacy destination.

Top speakers include Douglas R. Casey, Rick Rule, Donald Smith, Bert Dohmen, Mike Turner, Victor Sperandero (“Trader Vic”), Peter Schiff, Jeff Verdon, David T. Phillips, Frank Trotter, Frank Holmes, Ty Andros, Sheldon Jacobs, Hank Brock, Alex Green, Don McAvany, David McAvany, Frank Seuss, Rich Checkan, Ron Holland, Van Simmons, and Pat Heller.

“I do not think I have a single adjective to describe how truly monumental FreedomFest was. You had people from such varieties in background it is hard to imagine anything like this happening with any other organization.” — Joel Stern, an international professor who teaches finance at six graduate schools, including Chicago, Columbia, and Cape Town. He flew in See FREEDOMFEST on Page 4

Registration

FreedomFest 2011 Las Vegas • July 14-16

Registration fee is $495 a person or $795 a couple includes: • Three full days of general sessions and breakout sessions • Special pre-conference session on Wednesday • All conference materials • Unlimited entrance to FreedomFest 2011 exhibit hall • Cocktail reception Does not include luncheons or dinner events To register, call Tami at 866-2665101 or go to freedomfest.com.

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Brainchild of Mark and JoAnn Skousen

FreedomFest: Food for the Mind

Since 2002, Fest Has Been Event Of the Year for Freedom Lovers Continued from Page 3

from Moscow to attend and will be attending this year.

Friday’s Special: The Atlanta Investment Conference comes to FreedomFest The Atlanta Investment Conference, run by Martin and Marji Truax, is coming to FreedomFest this year, and will be holding special sessions and a luncheon on Friday, July 15. Bob Bishop, Rick Maybury, Adrian Day, and Mark Skousen will participate, along with masters of ceremonies Gary Alexander and Chip Wood.

These experts will offer their latest analysis of the financial crisis and specific ways to profit. Bob Bishop and Rick Maybury no longer speak at investment conferences, but have made a special exception at this event, and you won’t want to miss it. Space is limited and the price is $70 per person. This event will sell out quickly, so I urge you to sign up as soon as possible.

Seven Big Debates

4. A Debating Society: Everyone loves a good, civil debate. We have scheduled seven this year: • John Mackey of Whole Foods Market and David Kelley of the Atlas Society on The Selfishness Debate: Why Self-Interest Alone Isn’t Enough to Create Either Personal Happiness or a Good Society. Get there early!

• Dr. Julian Whitaker and Dr. Steven Novella of Yale on Vaccines: Good or Bad? Moderated

by Michael Shermer of Scientific American. The sparks will fly!

• Dan Klein of George Mason University and Spencer Pack of Connecticut College on Libertarian, Conservative, or Radical Egalitarian: Will the Real Adam Smith Please Stand?

• Jacob Hornberger of Future of Freedom Foundation and Robert G. Kaufman of Pepperdine on The Bush Doctrine of Aggressive Foreign Policy: Good or Bad for America?

• Peter Thiel and George Gilder on The Future of Technology.

• Thomas Jefferson (portrayed

by Bill Barker) and Patrick Henry (portrayed by Michael O’Dennino) debate the pro’s and con’s of The U. S. Constitution. Ben Franklin (portrayed by Mark Skousen) will moderate. Fun! • This year’s Big Debate: Public Unions on Trial, pitting Steve Moore of the Wall Street Journal against Thea Lee of the AFL-CIO. See story on Page 5.

Philosophy, History, Science, Health, Art, Literature and Music

5. A Renaissance Education: Freedom is about more than money and power — it’s what you do with your freedom and leisure time that matters. FreedomFest fills this universal need with fascinating topics in philosophy, history, science and

MARK AND JOANN SKOUSEN founded FreedomFest.

JoAnn is also the President of the Anthem Film Festival, which is going on during FreedomFest

FreedomFest 2011 • July 14-16, 2011

Friday, July 15, 2011 — DAY TWO 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 7-7:50 a.m. Breakfast* with Steve Moore and Wall St. Journal 7-7:50 a.m. Energy Speculators Boot Camp — Rick Rule 8-8:50 a.m. School Choice — Dick Morris, Michelle Bernard,

Lisa Graham Keegan, and Juan Williams

General Session begins 9 a.m.-12:20 Morning Breakout sessions 12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own

Special event* — Stalled Technology: The End of

the Future — Peter Thiel, co-founder of Pay Pal

Special event* — Picking the Winners— Bob

Bishop, Richard Maybury, Jeff Phillips 1:30-4:50 Afternoon Breakout sessions 5-6:15 p.m. THE BIG DEBATE

Public Unions: Good or Bad with Steve Moore of

Wall Street Journal vs. Thea Lee of AFL-CIO

Witnesses: John Mackey, Steven Greenhut,

Spencer Pack, Karl Shoemaker

Mix and Mingle in Exhibit Hall Saturday, July 16, 2011 - DAY THREE 7-7:50 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 7-7:50 a.m. Special Event*: Breakfast with Mark Skousen:

Maxims of Wall Street: Lessons on Financial Freedom 7-7:50 a.m. Mineral Speculators Boot Camp — Rick Rule 8-8:30 a.m. How Liberatarian Politics Can Fix What’s Wrong —

Nick Gillespie, Matt Welch 8:30-8:50 Looking for Super S-Curves — Frank Holmes 9-11:20 a.m. Morning Breakout sessions 11:30-11:40 Larry Arnn 11:40-12:20 Which Way America: The Future of Freedom — Gary

Johnson, Brent Bozell, Matt Kibbe, Jenny Beth Martin 12:30-1:20 Lunch on your own

Special Event*: Rebranding Capitalism in the

21st Century — John Mackey

Special Event*: Why the Dollar Is Doomed: What’s

the Next Crisis? — Peter Schiff 1:30-4:50 Afternoon Breakout sessions 6 p.m.

Cocktails — cash bar 7-10 p.m. The Revolution Ball: An Evening Masquerade* 9 p.m.

Band *Denotes Special Events not included in registration

To register, go to www.freedomfest.com

technology, healthy living, art and literature, and music.

Successful Leadership Panel was our most popular session last year. Join us this year with Peter Thiel, Joel Stern, and Alexander Landia: From Good to Great: The Keys to Successful Leadership.

Sponsor: Grantham University.

Daniel Peterson of BYU and Tom Palmer of the Atlas Foundation on The Future of the Middle East. Dan Peterson will also speak on Clash of Civilizations: Will the Christian West and Islam Ever Meet? To be followed by William Federer on Islamic Conquest: Political Islam’s 1,400-Year War with the West.

Hollywood’s No. 1 biographer Marc Eliot on Ronald Reagan Confronts Hollywood Politics and Clint Eastwood: Hollywood and the Individual in Society.

Michael Shermer of Skeptic Magazine and Scientific American on The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies.

Following John Mackey’s ever popular course on the Whole Foods Diet, we will have a Healthy Living Panel with Dr. Harry King (heart specialist), Richard Viguerie (“Why Conservatives Outlive Liberals”), Vicki Wille, and Dr. Julian Whitaker (Wellness Center), on Healthy Alternatives: Diet?

Exercise? Vitamins?

Bias in Economic Education with James Gwartney (FSU), Bob Chitester (Free to Choose Network), Steven Kates (Australia), and Tawni Ferrarini.

Jo Ann Skousen on Charles Dickens’ classic A Tale of Two Cities. Ted Baehr (MovieGuide) on How to Succeed in Hollywood Without Losing Your Soul.

Sally Pipes (PRI) and GraceMarie Turner (Galen Institute) on Who Cares About ObamaCare?

Healthy Alternatives for You and Your Business.

Harry Veryser (University of Detroit-Mercy) on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Foundations for a Free Society.

Law professor Karl Shoemaker (University of Wisconsin) on English Common Law vs. Napoleonic Civil Law: Which is Better?

Carla Gericke on Jury Nullification. Tom Palmer on Battle of the French Filosophers: Rocky Rousseau vs. Victorious Voltaire.

Special sessions on Latin America: Roberto Salinas of Mexico and José Cordeiro of Venezuela on The Chavez Threat to Latin America. Plus Ramon Parellada, Helmuth Chavez, and Fernando Monterroso on Universidad Francisco Marroquin (UFM): A Model for Winning Liberty.

Robert Greenberg on Why Beethoven is the Greatest Revolutionary — Ever and Musical Madness: Great Musical Riots and Brouhaha.

James Marsh (University of Hawaii) and Eamonn Fingleton (Japan) on The Growing Chinese Threat.

Marty Cummins on Enlightened Capitalism: 21st Century Style.

Alexander Green on his new book Beyond Wealth: A Road Map to a Rich Life.

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A Tea Party Favorite to Speak at FreedomFest

Sen. Paul Takes Libertarian View To U. S. Senate

Photo by Woody Jenkins

Photo by Woody Jenkins

Herman Cain to Speak Friday Night

Senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell, Republicans from Kentucky after Paul’s swearing in in January.

Continued from Page 4

Irreverent Doug Casey is back by popular demand: Make Chaos, Crisis, and Corruption Your Friend! ­— a special luncheon.

Don Luskin on his new book I am John Galt: Today’s Heroic Innovators Building the World and the Villainous Parasites Destroying It. Valerie Durham on Arts Advocacy Day: The Libertarian Solution to Supporting the Arts James Bovard on The War on Terrorism is a War on Freedom Floyd Brown will lead a series of sessions on the New Media.

Liberty Today’s Woody Jenkins on the Pro’s and Con’s of Privatization: A Real Life Example.

Mark Skousen in special threehour pre-conference sessions on Austrian vs. Chicago Economics, and the Financial Crisis; Say, Bastiat and Tocqueville: The Big Three in French Economics; A Financial Tale of Two Nations: Why the American Model Succeeded and the French Model Failed.

Wall Street Journal vs. AFL-CIO

Debate: The Pros and Cons Of Pubic Employee Unions

Every year FreedomFest showcases its big mock trial. In 2009, it was Capitalism on Trial, and last year it was Religion on Trial.

This year, the topic will be, Public Unions: Good or Bad for America?

It’s going to be a blockbuster!

FreedomFest has confirmed prosecuting attorney Steve Moore of the Wall Street Journal, taking on defense attorney Thea Hill of the AFL-CIO.

Anthem Film Festival

6. Anthem Film Festival, for the first time at FreedomFest. Anthem is sponsored by Pacific Research Institute and directed by Jo Ann Skousen, Entertainment Editor of Liberty magazine. New featured and documentary films will be shown that reflect the libertarian ideals of individualism, accountability, and choice.

Films will be shown throughout the conference, starting Wednesday, in the Sky Room, 26th floor, Bally’s.

Alleged tells the story of the famous Scopes trial that challenged the teaching of evolution in schools, but from a different perspective than did “Inherit the Wind.” This film highlights the power of the press, especially H. L. Mencken, to manipulate the news. It stars Brian Dennehy and Fred Thompson.

Another film, Marathon, follows the poignant experience of a longdistance runner whose life changes

Steve Moore of Wall Street Journal

when his partner has a stroke.

Attendees will be able to see such documentaries as Cool It! featuring Bjorn Lomborg, “the skeptical environmentalist,” who will comment after the film is shown;

Herman Cain, candidate for President

Party Time!

7. Last but not least, FreedomFest is a time to party and celebrate liberty.

It starts with our amazing opening Cocktail Party Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. Attendees always talk about the incredible buzz they feel when they walk into the exhibit Star witnesses against the hall starting with the opening cockunions will be John Mackey and tail party. Be amazed by our own Steve Forbes. libertarian magician Peter Studa Witnesses for the unions will be baker and see him create money University of Wisconsin-Madison faster than Ben Bernanke. Test the law professor Karl Shoemaker, knowledge of our own Thomas Jefone of the protestors, and Con- ferson lookalike Bill Barker. necticut College radical econo- Thursday Evening Celebramist Spencer Pack. tion of Bastille Day. Join us for Be assured, the sparks will fly! an evening of cocktails and dinner, C-SPAN Book TV will have na- entertainment and joie de vivre as tionwide coverage, and you, the we recreate the famous Paris Salon of the French Revolution in the Imaudience, will make up the jury! perial Room of the Paris Resort & Hotel, and celebrate in grand style Bastille Day (July 14). Following a delightful cocktail and dinner, enjoy Valerie Durham dancing to La Marseillaise, a series of vignettes

by Ben Franklin, John Adams, and Madam Brillon, followed by VIP Panelists Steve Forbes, John Mackey, Sally Pipes, and Steve Moore discussing Are We Headed for Another American Revolution or French Revolution. Vive la revolution!

Saturday Night Banquet: The Masquerade Ball! Attendees rave about our final event: The gala Saturday night banquet. This year we are planning a Masquerade Ball, led by the creative band, the Pink Flamingos. Come as your favorite character. For those who simply want a mask and feathers, we will have them available. Stay tuned for more details soon.

Here’s How to Register Conference fee is only $495 Thea Lee of AFL-CIO per person/$795 per couple. LunFree or Equal, produced by Free to cheons, special events, and the gala Choose Network; and many others. Saturday night banquet are extra.

For details, go to www.anthemfilm- Call Tami Holland, our conferfestival.com. The Grand Awards ence coordinator, at 1-866-266will be announced at the Saturday 5101, or register online at www. freedomfest.com. night banquet.

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Eight Republican Presidential Candidates Spoke in New Orleans

GOP Candidates Came Together for Reporter’s Notebook Records Highlights Of Republican Event Woody Jenkins

Editor, Liberty Today

Photo by Woody Jenkins

NEW ORLEANS — The major national media and more than 2,000 delegates packed the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans June 16-18 for the kickoff of the 2012 Republican Presidential nominating process.

Eight Presidential candidates and a host of governors, Congressmen, and candidates were on hand to address the crowd.

The biggest ovations at the event were reserved for three of the crowd’s favorites — Reps. Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul and Gov. Rick Perry of Texas. Bachmann and Paul are announced candidates, while Perry is considering whether to make the race.

Bachmann arrived in New Orleans with a lot of momentum, having done well in the New Hampshire Republican debate earlier in the week.

Liberty Today filed live news updates on Facebook throughout the three-day conference.

Here are some of this reporter’s notes filed during the conference:

Rep. Michele Bachmann Candidate for President Independents, Republicans, Tea Party Members, Defense Advocates, and Libertarians Will Make Barack Obama A One-Term President

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Americans will rally together to win a victory in 2012. Republicans, Independents, Tea Party supporters, libertarians, and defense advocates will pull together to make sure Barack Obama is a one-term President.

— Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota)

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the Reagan recovery, hundreds of thousands of jobs were created in a few months. But Obama’s economy is in the ditch, she said.

“America gives us a chance, an opportunity. I drove a bus. My husband and I did whatever we had to to pay the bills. But Obama is killing opportunities,” she said.

The high cost of fuel is one of the things undermining our economy, she said. When Obama was elected, the national debt was $35,000 a person. Today, it’s $43,000 a person. “We have to tell the American people the truth!” “I fought against Obamacare.”

“The President has no plan. His

plan for senior citizens is to continue Medicare. We’ll have more people on Medicare but less money.

As President of the United States, I will not rest until we repeal Obamacare. The Congressional Budget Office says Obamacare will kill nearly 1 million jobs. Senior citizens can’t wait to vote against this President.”

On spending, she cited the statement by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that the greatest threat to national security is the national debt. She said high spending and debt must be brought to an end. She said to look at a dollar bill. “Forty-two percent of every

Senator Jim DeMint State of South Carolina

Congressman Ron Paul State of Texas

Photos by Woody Jenkins

Congresswoman Michele Bachmann received a rousing ovation and was repeatedly interrupted by applause in her speech to the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans Friday afternoon.

Bachmann said Americans will rally together to win a victory in 2012. Independents, Republicans, Tea Party supporters, libertarians, and defense advocates will pull together to make sure Barack Obama is a one-term President.

She said, “The campaign will be all about jobs and the economy.” In

Rep. Michele Bachmann addressing Republican Leadership Conference

dollar we spend is owed in debt,” she said. “If I’m president, we’ll never have to vote to raise the national debt again.”

“We’ll end the funding of Planned Parenthood and NPR, for starters.” “We know what works.

It’s tight spending and fiscal responsibility.” “We’re not going to allow the Federal Reserve to print money. Are you better off today than two years ago?” “Is this Obama growth? No, this is like the grand canyon.”

‘The status quo isn’t working with 10 percent unemployment.

And it isn’t working for the Hispanic community or AfricanAmericans, because their unemployment is even higher.”

“Earlier today, Russian president Medvedev said the Russian economy should be dominated by private companies. Why can’t our President say that?”

“One of the worst agencies is the EPA. Their regulations would propose to tell you everything you are supposed to do — even what light bulbs you use. I can tell you, President Bachmann will allow you to use any light bulb you want!” There was laughter.

“As dire as this President has made our economy, I am even more concerned about the state of our military readiness.”

“As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am concerned every day by the threats that exist to our nation. I pledge to keep our nation safe, free, and sovereign. I will lead from the front.

America is the hope for the world.

Every day, terrorists threaten our country. I will win the war on terror. You do not win the war on terror by reading Miranda rights to terrorist suspects. The real threat in the Middle East is a nuclear device in the hands of Iran. I will tell you today, ‘I stand for Israel!’”

“It is our Creator who endowed us with inalienable rights to life. It was God who gave us these rights, and only God can take it away.

The Declaration tells us that’s why government was instituted. And I stand for life!” “We need a constitutional conservative.”

“At the debate on Monday, the American people learned the name Michele Bachmann, mother of five

Governor Haley Barbour State of Mississippi

Former Senator Rick Santorum Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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More Than 2,000 GOP Delegates Cheered for Their Heroes

Republican Leadership Conference and foster mother of 23, successful businesswoman, federal tax attorney, member of Congress.”

“The problems today seem impossible, but they are not. We will conquer them.”

At the end of the day, there is a sense of urgency for us to take this nation back!”

Governor of Mississippi The Future of America Will Be at Stake in 2012

Ted Cruz, former solicitor general of the State of Texas and a candidate for the U. S. Senate, told the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans that America is in the fix it’s in because it hasn’t stood for principles.

He recounted his fight for constitutional principles during his 10 years’ service as Solicitor General.

One of the most important was Texas’ successful battle to prevent the World Court from reopening state murder convictions. That victory came on a 6-3 vote of the U.S. Supreme Court.

Second, he said, America must stand up for liberty. Liberty isn’t given by government but by God. The Tea Party is about standing up for the Constitution, he said. Cruz pointed out that Texas has created more jobs than any other state — all because of keeping the size and cost of government small in the State of Texas.

Cruz said there is nothing he believes in more than American exceptionalism. Cruz said his father was from Cuba and fought alongside Castro, until he realized Castro was a communist. Cruz’ dad was imprisoned in Castro’s prisons, where he was beaten and mistreated. After his release, he was able to come to the United States and Texas. His father told him, “If we lose our freedom here, where will we go?”

Cruz said the only way to preserve freedom is to stand up and fight for it. Cruz said we can turn around America, repeal Obamacare, balance our budget, and retire President Obama. He said every American must decide how to go into battle in 2012. The issue will be which candidate can do the best job of protecting our liberty, whether for President or the United States Senate. Cruz received a loud ovation.

Ted Cruz

U. S. Senate Candidate, Texas Conservatives Should Stand for Principles

Gov. Haley Barbour

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At the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans Friday afternoon, Gov. Haley Barbour told delegates that everywhere he goes, Americans tell him that the 2012 election for President is one we must not lose.

“Everything we hold dear is at stake,” Barbour said. “Whether in Louisiana or anywhere else, Obama’s policies have been bad for us. How can we be surprised that the economy is in trouble when the President campaigned on the highest tax increase in history on the backs of American business.

How could we expect to have job growth in that environment?”

The governor said the Left wants big tax increases and higher spending. “They think it’s good for the economy. The big banks may be making money, but on Main Street they’re not making money. Spending is hurting our economy. The Obama administration has unlimited faith in unlimited government.”

“The Obama energy policy has hurt the economy and hurt American business. His policy is to drive up the cost of energy, so there will be less of it. Then there would be less pollution, less global warming. He said he wants energy prices to skyrocket. It looks to me that Obama’s policy of driving up the price of energy is the only one that’s working. We see the results on the American economy, because everything in our economy runs on energy.”

Barbour hit Obamacare. “It’s costing jobs. Business isn’t hiring.

One reason is the cost of health insurance on each new employee hired. This is not what people were talking about when it came to reforming health care. If we let the American people choose between the failed Obama policies and our free market, conservative alternative, we will be victorious.”

Barbour said Republicans should unite in 2012. “We won’t have the perfect candidate, but our candidate will be infinitely better than the current administration.”

He said Obama is praying the Tea Party will become a 3rd party, because then he can’t lose.

Gov. Rick Perry of Texas excited delegates to the New Orleans conference.

Herman Cain

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hammer have said he doesn’t have a chance to be elected president.

Candidate for President “But I didn’t get the memo!” he Cain Said He Didn’t Get the said, to the cheers of the audience.

Memo That He Was Not Cain said he has a dream of restorSupposed to Run for President ing America, electing a conserva Presidential candidate Herman tive Congress, and winning the Cain told Republican leaders Fri- presidency. day that — from an aerodynam- Cain outlined a program of conic standpoint — the bumblebee servative solutions and had a messhouldn’t be able to fly. sage of personal inspiration.

“But the bumblebee didn’t get “Look inside and see what we the memo!” he said, to the laugh- can do to help keep this nation great ter of the audience. Cain said some and get back on the right track,” he prominent commentators such as said. “We have to defend the future Bill O’Reilly and Charles Kraut- for our children and grandchildren.

Speaker Newt Gingrich Candidate for President There Is No Federal Guarantee of Happiness Former Speaker Newt Gingrich was a crowd pleaser in New Orleans

Dave Bossie

Citizens United Obama Plans to Raise $1 Billion for 2012 Election

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Dave Bossie, former chief investigator of Congress and the president of Citizens United, said Obama plans to raise $1 billion for his reelection campaign.

Despite a poor record as President, Obama will use his fundraising advantage to “sell” his program to the American people. Obama has reportedly established a SuperPac to put the money together.

A federal court ruling that a school valedictorian could not even mention the word “prayer” in her address to the student body has Newt Gingrich upset, and he wants to limit the power of the federal judiciary. Gingrich spoke Thursday night at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans and received a warm response.

Gingrich gave a list of some of the first actions he would take as president. He said one of his first executive orders would be to re-

Republican Leadership Conference New Orleans, Louisiana

June 16-18, 2011

The Washington Artillery cannon guarded St. Louis Basilica during the RLC.

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verse President Obama’s policy of U.S. taxpayer funding abortion around the world.

Gingrich said he was glad the Democratic National Chairwoman admitted Obama “owns the economy.” Obama’s remark that his shovel-ready projects weren’t very shovel-ready was an insult to the many Americans who are unemployed, he said Gingrich said he will repeal Obamacare and oppose programs that put Americans in a position of servitude to their government.

He said he wants every American to have a place at the table and a place in the Republican Party.

Gingrich emphasized that our rights come from God, not government. He said Americans have the right to pursue happiness. But we are not guaranteed happiness.

“There is no federal right to happiness, no federal department of happiness,” he said.

He said our founders believed we would remain free if we were wise. “What kind of Americans are we?” he asked.

Obama wants to borrow to give to Brazilians, he said. That will change under his Presidency. At present, America is in debt to the Chinese but gives money to Brazil.

Gingrich said he wants to cut federal spending and federal taxes.

He wants to make the Bush tax cuts permanent and abolish the capital gains tax and the death tax.

He wants to audit the Federal Reserve and find out what it is really doing. “We should tell the Federal Reserve that your job is to protect the value of the dollar, not manipulate the economy,” he said.

He said we need an “American”

REPUBLICAN SUPERPAC will take advantage of Supreme Court decisions and be able to raise money to support candidates without any limits.

Founders of the SuperPac are Republican National Committee members (left to right) Solomon Yue of Oregon, Roger Villere of Louisiana (chairman), and Jim Bopp of Indiana.

For information, call Roger Villere at 504-830-4505 or email rvillerejr@republicansuperpac.com

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Our rights come from God, not government. Americans have the right to pursue happiness, but we are not guaranteed happiness. There is no federal right to happiness.

No federal Department of Happiness!

— Former Speaker Newt Gingrich energy policy. “The Obama administration has an anti-American policy,” he said. He stressed energy independence and the merits of natural gas.

“We are at the beginning of a new century. Why would we think we are limited in what we can accomplish?” “With your help, we’re going to run the most positive campaign, explaining why we should be proud to be Americans and not follow some European model. We’re going to sweep the Congress and the Senate and take the White House.”

Gov. Mike Huckabee

Former Governor Mike Huckabee State of Arkansas

Speaker Newt Gingrich State of Georgia

Gov. Bobby Jindal

Louisiana Time Is Running Out for America

Gov. Bobby Jindal told the Republican Leadership Conference that time is running short for America. It is clear the Democrats in Washington are concerned about President’s reelection but unwilling to change their policies.

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Gov. Bobby Jindal (left) and George P. Bush (right), son of Gov. Jeb Bush

At the opening session of the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee recalled the experiences of Katrina and equated them to the current time.

“That was the worst of times and the best of times,” he said.

But despite worries over the econ-

omy and the Obama administration, there is great opportunity for America. He said major reforms are possible, just as welfare reform made a fundamental change in America in the 1990’s. He decried federal bailouts and other attempts by the federal government to pick winners and losers.

Huckabee joked that Republicans can’t talk about missing birth certificates. But, turning serious, he said there are 53 million missing birth certificates — one for each of the children killed by abortion since 1973. “God gave us life, and we cannot walk away from that issue. Every human being has worth and value,” he said.

“Today we Republicans have the opportunity to take the total message to the people.” On the economy, Huckabee said, “We have a President who doesn’t understand the fundamentals of the economy.” He said the only place where the economy is growing is Washington, DC. “But what we’re growing there is the wrong stuff!”

He said, “We don’t have a health

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Former Governor of Arkansas This is the Best of Times and the Worst of Times

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care crisis in America. We have the best health care in the world. What we do have is a health crisis, which is a result of chronic disease.”

“It is the cost of these diseases that is eating us alive.” “If this country sets its mind to it, we can find the cures that will reduce the cost of medical care.”

Huckabee said Republicans must communicate with the people in such a way that they will be understood and received by the average person. People with a political perspective see things as left and right, but a small portion of the public see things differently and they will decide most elections.

They see things more as who will make things go up or down.

Speaking of independent voters, he said, “We have to appeal to those citizens. We need to make sure every American understands what we stand for.”

Congressman Steve Scalise State of Louisiana

Candidate Ted Cruz United States Senate from Texas

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‘Obama’ Impersonator Left GOP in Stitches Gesturing like Obama

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GOP delegates laughing

His theme: I killed Osama!

Obama impersonator Reggie Brown entertained Republicans with his wit.

Reggie Brown: Masterful Job Of Portraying Barack Obama

All in good fun

Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans June 18.

Brown’s surprise appearence was well-received by the audience of die-hard Republicans. Brown did not disappoint — every word and mannerism portrayed a characature of the President that was wholly believable.

It was light-hearted and wildly CHICAGO — Actor Reggie Brown funny. But when he got into makdid a masterful job of impersonat- ing fun of the GOP candidates for ing President Barack Obama at the President, event organizers pulled

him from the stage. A spokesman said the actor had made raciallyoffensive remarks.

In an interview before speaking, Brown said he is a TV broadcaster from Chicago who has a white parent and a black parent.

When asked how much of the character he plays is himself, he said, “None.” He said he fought the idea of impersonating Obama for years, but everyone kept telling him how much he looked like

Obama. “Finally, I gave in to it,” he said. He’s been busy since with a steady series of engagements.

Editor’s Note: Liberty Today editor Woody Jenkins said, “I was there for Brown’s presentation and also reviewed a tape of the speech.

I saw nothing racially-offensive.

Reggie Brown was obviously invited to do his normal routine of makng fun of himself and the Republicans. He did a fine job on both counts.”

Conference Thursday night that conservatives should not let President Obama off the hook in the 2012 elections.

He said the key message is that Obama “has made things worse.”

Joseph said conservatives can have a major advantage in technology in the 2012 elections.

The key will be using technology to identify conservative voters and encouraging them to get to polls on election day.

Our prosperity is from the private sector, not the public sector. Our truths are self-evident. How do we apply them today?”

“In Washington, the era of Big Government is not over, but it is imploding. And changes will be made. We have seen democratization of the economy. Yet, out of Washington, we see the same tired solutions.”

“You cannot put our economy under the crushing ruins of the welfare state. In the age of globalization, we cannot survive under isolationism. In the Middle East, in the fight against terrorism, we must always stand with our ally, Israel. The goal is not only security but also peace” “To prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, we must support democratic movements in the Middle East, es-

pecially the Green Revolution in Iran. It will fall from its people’s own aspirations for freedom.”

“It is not only the Middle East that threatens us. Also Castro, Chavez, and other dictators. We believe liberty is the foundation for prosperity. We must end the unconditional appeasement of Communist China. For those who say Communist China is the future, I refute that as we did when Khrushchev said ‘We will bury you!’”

“We must hold to family values, for that is the basis of security and freedom. The big government, onesize-fits-all philosophy must never be allowed to take hold. We must unleash the new technology to support the future of our country.”

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Gabe Joseph

ccAdvertising The Message Is, Obama Has Made Things Worse

Thaddeus McCotter Congressman America Must Stand For Liberty

At the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans Thursday afternoon, Congressman Thaddeus McCotter told the delegates, “Our liberty is from God, not man.

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essential. President Bush was subjected to shrill and nasty attacks.

We must not resort to that.

What President Obama thinks is best for America is wrong. “I don’t question where he’s from, but I do question where he’s going. He ran one of the best campaigns we’ve ever seen. But any doubts have been erased. He is easily the most liberal President in history.”

The choice is clear, he said, and we must not go down the road that he is taking us. Marco Rubio said it well: We should not be implementing policies of countries whose citizens have fled in order to come to this nation.

Government should make it easier for the private sector to create jobs. The President has grown our debt from $9 to $14 trillion. Yet, despite his failures, he is asking for four more years. But we will not choose to go down the road of European socialism.

The President said if we don’t raise the debt, we will have a national crisis. We have a national crisis already. His solution to our national debt is to raise it higher.

“What should we do about the national debt? For one thing, stop the spending. If your teenager puts $6,000 on your credit card, you don’t solve the problem by giving him another credit card! We must control spending. We need a Balanced Budget Amendment.”

Gabe Joseph of ccAdvertising told the Republican Leadership

The French Quarter of New Orleans as seen from the Mississippi River

Rep. Ron Paul

Candidate for President Fund Military Interventions Around the World

Congressman Ron Paul spoke passionately against big government — from the attack on privacy by the TSA to military action in Libya. His supporters packed the Grand Ballroom at the Riverside Hilton, and he was repeatedly interrupted by applause.

He spoke against military intervention around the world. Paul said Bin Laden had vowed to draw America into an endless war and drain its power and wealth. “All great powers collapse from endless wars. We didn’t have to defeat the Soviet Union. They destroyed themselves,” he said.

“Our country has driven so many nations away from us.” “Here at home, we are losing our liberties.

Even the U.N. is coming down on See NO ONE on Page 10

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No One’s Saying It’s a Weak Field

LIBERTY TODAY photographer Connor Lloyd captured the Republican Presidential candidates during the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans Continued from Page 9

us. It’s a good time to get out of the U.N.,” he said to more cheers.

The FDA is now persecuting people for bringing raw milk across state lines, he said. “Where does it end?”

Paul called once again for an audit of the Federal Reserve. “In fact, we should abolish the Federal Reserve,” he said. Paul made the case against high taxes, including

Not “Who” But “What” Will Be Focus of People Of Faith in 2012

James Robison

LIFE Today TV

FORT WORTH, — Already, many candidates and major media are moving into full swing for next year’s elections. We must first understand what must be done before we can identify who can best help do it.

Perhaps as important as any time since our founding, those who believe in divine providence and eternal principles must become well-informed James Robison and actively involved in the political process.

Christians, pastors, and all church leaders must totally reject the lie that “separation of church and state” means people of faith must remain silent, uninformed, and uninvolved. Those who recognize truth and stand for it can turn the tide. Our nation’s founders knew that the limits of the Constitution were placed on the government, not the people or religion.

The right to stand up and support first principles is both a privilege and a responsibility. True freedom grants citizens the right to choose, and we have a responsibility to choose right. The Bible declares, “Righteousness exalts the nation.”

The psalmist affirms, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”

“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice”

the corporate income tax. Corporations don’t pay taxes, people do, Paul said.

He said he would repeal Roe v.

Wade and protect the right to life.

In closing, Paul said a free society is about people making personal choices for themselves. The alternative is government making the decision, and government usually makes a very bad choice, he said.

In a free society, responsibility is

on the shoulders of the individual. Texas’ conservative values have Americans must value liberty, or been working, creating a better economy, he said. Here are the they will lose it, he said. rules, he said: “Don’t spend all the Gov. Rick Perry money. Make regulations fair. ReState of Texas form the legal system. Keep taxes and debt low.”

What Will Be the Legacy Jobs are fleeing other states beOf This Generation?

At the Republican Leadership cause of their policies. “In Texas, Conference in New Orleans, Gov. we don’t have a foreign lender to Rick Perry of Texas said we must bail us out of trouble. We have a voter I.D. program. We have prorevive the American dream.

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THE COMMON SENSE CONSERVATIVE

“A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both. ”

Dwight Eisenhower

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of Republican Hopefuls Anymore Continued from Page 10

tected the sanctity of life. We have to be responsible for ourselves.”

On the right to life, Gov. Perry said, “Why are some people wanting to endanger our most helpless citizens? I object to separating the people who are interested in the social issues from those interested in the economic issues. Our party cannot be all things to all people.

We need to redouble our efforts to elect conservative Republicans.”

“We have done too much apologizing. There are people who seek office for power and those who run to protect the people. The politicians in Washington will never willingly give up an ounce of

power, unless we make them. This endless overreach by the federal government led me to write a book dedicated to the 10th Amendment.

The framers of our Constitution knew the importance of the separation of powers. They knew the best leadership is closest to the people.

Our goal is to displace the entrenched power in Washington and restore the balance in our country.”

“We must get America moving in the right direction. Many people voted for hope and change but instead got economic disaster.”

“November 2012 is not very far away. America’s greatness is not found in the size of its government but in the hearts and minds of its

people. If we want to stimulate jobs, we need to return to the great principles that work.” “In 2014, that runaway train of Obamacare hits our country.” “Together, we must get America moving back to its greatness. Millions are trapped in economic misery. Let’s turn our country back to economic exceptionalism. There is no better time than right now to turn this country around.” Perry received large and enthusiastic ovation both upon his arrival and departure.

Rep. Steve Scalise

Congressman We Are Winning the Battle!

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On Obamacare, Scalise deplored the waivers issued by the Obama administration to his political friends and supporters. “The only fair way to waive Obamacare is to repeal it for all Americans!” he said to cheers and applause. “As we remember the 100th birthday of President Ronald Reagan, we must take our country back!”

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New York Senate Action on Gay Marriage

Tony Perkins

President, Family Research Council

NEW YORK C ITY — People at the Empire State Building said it was a coincidence. Officials explained that it takes hours to change the lights. But there was no mistaking the message Friday night when the highest point in the city lit up like a towering rainbow, its colors blazing across the New York skyline.

Like a warning flare, the reds and blues and greens exploded over the city, announcing the arrival of same-sex “marriage” to the world.

Overnight, New York had become a beacon in the fight for family — a symbol of people who had lost their way!

When the law goes into effect next month, New York will be the sixth and largest state to shatter the definition of marriage in America.

With one vote, New York forced more Americans to bow to its twisted definition of marriage than the combined population of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Iowa, and the District of Columbia. And none of it would have been possible without the political cowardice of New York Republicans.

The same party who beat back this attack in 2009 not only gave up on marriage in the majority, but actively worked to redefine it two years later. The decision by four Republicans to join 29 Democrats in passing the measure marked the first time in history that a legislative body controlled by the GOP approved either same-sex “marriage” or civil unions.

“If a gay marriage bill passes,” state Senators Ruben Diaz and Michael Long had warned, “It will be because the GOP caved for no discernible good reason at all, and Republicans across the state will pay the price.” In the weeks ahead, our country will learn how deep the coercion runs.

This illusion of Republican support for same-sex “marriage” all boils down to two things: money and intimidation. Behind the scenes, liberals found a way to undercut the Republican platform on marriage, and there is no question that those “incentives” (some of them taxpayer-funded) will be exposed.

In exchange for their votes, senators have been promised billionaire backing in the next election. Unfortunately for them, no amount of campaign financing can protect Republicans from the voters­—many of whom will be waiting to unleash their fury on the GOP after this collapse. After all, part of the reason that New York’s Senate flipped to Republican control was because of the Democrats’ push for same-sex “marriage.” In fact, three of the four Republicans who put this bill over the edge had openly campaigned against it. If donors can’t get their money back, then they should fight to get their seats back. And FRC Action PAC will help. I think we can all agree that the issue of marriage should be decided by people whose influence can’t be bought.

Edmund Burke famously observed that evil triumphs when good men do nothing. But if there’s anything worse than good men doing nothing, it’s good men saying nothing. On Capitol Hill and in districts across America, the Republican Party seems to have lost its

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voice.

Only Michele Bachmann has been bold enough to speak out on behalf of the millions of New Yorkers who still believe in marriage.

Talking to Fox News Sunday, the Minnesota Congresswoman said that if she were elected President, she would back an amendment to define marriage as “between a man and a woman.” She was clear that the issue should be “up to the people of New York” and put on the ballot for a vote. While others in the presidential pool may be scared silent, Michele, alongside former Senator Rick Santorum, refuses to be intimidated.

This weekend, Catholic Bishop Nicholas Dimarzio drew a new line in sand. “In light of these disturbing developments...” he said, “I have asked all Catholic schools to refuse any distinction or honors bestowed upon them this year by the governor or any member of the legislature

Part of the reason that New York’s Senate flipped to Republican control was because of the Democrats’ push for same-sex ‘marriage. In fact, three of the four Republicans who put this bill over the edge openly campaigned against it. This issue should be decided by the people.

— Tony Perkins, Family Research Council

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who voted to support this legislation. Furthermore, I have asked all pastors and principals to not invite any state legislator to speak or be present at any parish or school celebration... The governor and state legislature have demonized people of faith, whether they be Muslims, Jews, or Christians, and identified them as bigots and prejudiced, and voted in favor of same-sex ‘marriage.’” “We just as strongly affirm that marriage is the joining of one man and one woman in a lifelong, loving union... This definition cannot change.”

Despite all of the disappointment, God is on the move. Regardless of how things appear, never doubt that He is at work behind the scenes.

Rainbow colors may cut through the New York night, but shadows are where you and I are called to shine. The world takes advantage of the darkness, but only the church can set it ablaze. “Arise... for your light has come... See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and His glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” (Isaiah 60:1-3)

Editor’s Note: 29 Republicans voted against the gay marriage bill. Only four voted for it.

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What Conservatives Want in a President Continued from Page 1

will stand up to the nation’s enemies, take out terrorists, and face down political opponents in Congress. It’s about having the courage of your convictions and taking a firm position on the things that are really important.

3. Patriotism and Love of Country. Conservatives want a President who is patriotic, who loves America, who is proud of our heritage, our history, and our system of government. They want someone who will speak up for our country anywhere in the world and not apologize for America.

4. Support for the Constitution. Conservatives see the Constitution as under attack and in danger of being usurped. They want a President who will respect the Constitution and uphold it. Of particular interest today is the 10th amendment.

Conservatives want a President who understands the role of the states in our federal system.

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Respect for Individual Rights. As government has gotten bigger and more powerful, conservatives have come to see their individual liberties as under attack, including the right to speak freely or express their religious views publicy, own a firearm, or even get on an airplane. The overreaching arm of the federal government seems to be everywhere, and conservatives want a President who will stop the erosion of individual liberties and put restraints on the federal government.

6. Traditional Values. Conservatives see the family and their traditional way of life as endangered, even things as seemingly straightforward as the right of people to pray in public, the right of babies to be born, and the fact that a marriage is between a man and a woman.

Conservatives will demand that a President stand squarely for traditional family values. That includes public prayer, the right to life, and traditional marriage.

7. Protection of American Sovereignty and an End to Illegal

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Immigration. The flood of illegal aliens into the country is of deep concern to most conservatives. The media asks the rhetorical question, Well, what are you going to do, deport them all? Conservatives generally say, yes, as many as you can as fast as you can! They will demand a President who will seal the border and start sending illegals back home.

Similarly, conservatives want a President who will respect the sovereignty of the country and refuse to turn over America’s military, our resources, or our law to international organizations or other countries.

8. A Strong National Defense.

Conservatives support adequate spending for defense, advanced weapons systems, and higher pay for the military. They are patriotic and are willing to bear a heavy burden to defend the country. They expect our nation to stand up against our foreign enemies and stop them before they threaten us. This applies to the danger from terrorists and from terrorist states such as Iran, Syria, and North Korea. At

the same time, conservatives question overextending our military, and they oppose military operations where they do not see our national interests at stake. Ultimately, conservatives will look for a candidate they feel they can trust to keep our nation strong, while having the judgment to know when to commit U.S. military forces or strike a blow against terrorists or terrorist states.

9. Fiscal Responsibility. Conservatives are opposed to deficit spending and continued increases in the national debt. They want a President who will limit spending, balance the federal budget, and put a lid on the debt. In order to satisfy conservatives, a President must be willing to confront the reality of our fiscal crisis and make hard choices to cut, despite the enormous pressure that will come from the media, labor unions, and countless special interest groups. Conservatives believe that our nation is doomed unless we stop the reckless spending.

10. Tax Limitation. Conservatives believe the country is overtaxed and that small business is particularly overtaxed. They want a President who will oppose additional taxes and try to reduce taxes in every responsible way. Most conservatives favor fundamental reforms in the tax system.

11. Free Enterprise. Conservatives believe in the free market and want to limit government involvement in the economy. They are opposed to overregulation by the federal government with its alphabet soup of regulatory agencies. They want to keep most regulation at the state and local levels. They oppose mandates such as Obamacare and the endless flow of edicts from the EPA, the FDA, and the others.

A fervent commitment to repeal Obamacare is a necessity for any candidate who hopes to reach conservatives.

12. Fair Trade. For the past generation, most conservatives supported the nation’s free trade policies. Today that has changed, especially with respect to Communist

China. The lack of import duties on state-owned Chinese companies, often the property of the Peoples Army, has led to the destruction of America’s manufacturing base and the export of millions of jobs. At least that’s how most conservatives see things now. The argument that Americans enjoy a lower cost of living because of Chinese imports only worked as long as Americans had jobs. Today conservatives want a President who will end the onesided “free trade” arrangement with Communist China.

HHH During the days of President Ronald Reagan, conservatives spoke of the three-legged stool that composed the conservative movements — social conservatives, economic conservatives, and defense conservatives.

Today Gov. Rick Perry speaks in opposition to any idea that there would be a divide between social and economic conservatives.

Rep. Michele Bachmann speaks of bringing together a coalition of social conservatives, economic conservatives, defense conservatives, Tea Party members, and libertarians — perhaps the first-ever embrace of libertarians by a conservative candidate for President.

The truth is that few voters fall neatly into those subcategories.

Most people who call themselves “conservatives” are conservative on a broad range of issues.

A greater reality in the Republican primaries across the country is the explosion of social conservatives, mainly Christian activists, especially female, who have aligned themselves with the Republican Party. The activist workers who walk door to door for Republicans are more often than not the pro-lifers, homeschoolers, and Tea Party members.

The country club Republican Party is a thing of past, and the coming nominating process could well produce a nominee who is solid on all 12 of the essentials conservatives expect in a candidate for President.

What Liberty Today Readers Want in a President Highlights of an On-Line Survey

Chuck Riley: OUR next President must realize the uniqueness and reasoning for the Foundation of THIS Nation. A Nation designed to be an alternative to other countries that put government and entitlements BEFORE the ‘best interest of the people’.

Our NEXT President should be proven, historically to be committed to God, Family, and Country FIRST AND FOREMOST before party affiliation and political agenda! June 24 at 1:52pm Joshua Mickley: Must be Constitutional-minded with a calling to defend personal rights. Also must support free-market principles of low taxes, low govt. spending, and very little government welfare assistance. June 24 at 1:52pm Sherry Taylor Schlereth: I want someone who has never run for President before. I want someone who is not afraid to look the House, the Senate, and the American people in the face, if need be, you come this far but no further. I want a President who can inspire

us. June 24 at 2:00pm Jim Decker: Kudos to the above.

We also need someone who will strengthen the dollar. According to Steve Forbes, of Forbes Magazine, when gold is around $350/ounce then the Fed is printing the right amount of dollars, and inflation will be at a minimum. June 24 at 2:39pm Bruce Vaccaro: Sarah Palin and Michelle Bachmann seem to be two who fit the bill. June 24 at 3:00pm Donya Mason: I want a leader, be it a man or a woman of any color or race who loves God with their whole heart. For the Bible says, “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. 2 Chro. June 24 at 3:00pm Jason Knick: integrity John Maddy: A fear of central governments, fear of the people, God loving, military experience, oh and how about a birth certificate before we even start talkin! June 24 Donya Mason: The Constitution of the United States of America was not meant to be dissolved by an im-

moral leadership, but kept up by a moral one! The following is a hard read but well worth it! The Constitution itself affirms its Christian character...See More Gillian Michaels: @Donya Mason. Wow, I love all 3 of your posts above! My hope is that God appoints us a godly leader. I have been reading the Old Testament a lot and everytime Israel (& Judah) had a godly leader, their nation was blessed mightily & everytime...See More June 24 at 4:38pm Gillian Michaels: PS your long post on the Constitution was wonderful to read! We need more knowledge like that spread about!

June 24 at 4:39pm Duane Jones: Integrity, Honor, Courage, and Humility...all these things are needed to restore this nation to greatness, these have been foresaken by deceitful activism. June 24 at 6:16pm Carl Pettis: Our next President should be well familiar with the Founders thoughts and hopefully familiar with their Works. Then He needs to encourage the Individual States to use Nullification and Interposition to protect our

Nation from the various ‘ism’s’, from anarchism to the global one worlders, only when they do, will Freedom and Liberty start to resurface. God Bless America!

Eileen Donohue: Certainly clarity of vision lacking in our recent presidents after Eisenhower.

Bill Frederiksen: A spine would be nice for a change. June 24 Ed Mayfield: RR Robert Statile: Let’s start with a brain!!!!! June 24 at 10:55pm Sue K Gonzales: A legal birth certificate. A patriot, one who has served this Country. Not a community organizer. One that can balance a budget. Just for starters.

Elizabeth Loveday-Barnes: How about just following the laws and the constitution, second only to faith in God. Terri Hundley: OMG, yes to both of your thoughts. And these are just a beginning point.

Leonard Escalante: A president that believes in the country. Country first, political careers and party last .

Ann Sadecki: For the people, by the people, patriot like Reagan Saturday at 9:07pm

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What the Tea Party Wants

The Demand for a Patriot President

The Candidate Must Stand Unwaveringly For High Principles With Record to Match Laura O’Halloran

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Americans have had enough.

Enough from the Left, and enough from the Right acting like the Left. The members of the Tea Party movement refuse to stand in the middle.

The traditional politics of the Establishment have steered us onto a dark and rocky path with top-down management. As the grassroots has mobilized from bottom-up, we will push forward to take America back in 2012!

A few good candidates promoted by the Tea Parties have emerged to take the lead in an already-heated race for the White House, and a few more who qualify still have yet to decide. Each of these true conservatives possesses personal strengths which we will need to see in our next President.

Tea Party Stands for Principle The Tea Party movement is not about just voting out the Democrats.

There are larger evils to conquer. Our movement has every intention to swing the pendulum back in order to achieve our mission — a second American Revolution. Obviously, a peaceful revolution that puts us back on the path of our Founders.

We hold the far Left in contempt for purposely exploiting the American core values that our founding fathers intended for us as a sovereign nation.

The far Left does not include just Barrack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid, although they have been central to the duplicitous acts against the people. There are efforts on a global scale that must be dealt with.

We begin with the three core values of the Tea Party Movement which our next President and Vice President must work to accomplish: 1. Fiscal Responsibility. It must be in their blood to cap the debt and drive it down, while working with Congress to bring excessive spending and taxation under control. They must also pledge to avoid corporate welfare and supply a balanced, transparent, and accountable budget.

2. Constitutionally Limited Government. Our President and Vice President must be leaders in restoring the Constitution and limited government.

That includes reversing government’s use of regulation which has encroached upon the powers of our state and local

governments. Within the rule of law, they must also protect the liberties of individuals.

3. Free Markets. The President will be expected to protect the fundamentals of the free market. This includes limiting government’s role in the private sector in order to instill personal responsibility and make accessible the pursuit of economic liberty for all Americans.

Who will be our next ‘Ronald Reagan?

In addition to our core values, the Tea Party expects a conservative ticket to take the lead in restoring America — economically, socially, militarily, and spiritually. It must lead us back onto the path from which we have strayed.

In the search for a conservative ticket, The Tea Party wants Reagan to be the benchmark in weighing the attributes of an All-American president.

Reagan is the model as far as most Tea Parties are concerned. But we need to take it to a whole new level.

Is Their Record Consistent with Our Mission?

No longer does the “R” after the name of a candidate indicate where the candidate stands. The Tea Party demands a proven conservative voting record and/or a history of achievement to fully believe they support the mission of the Tea Party.

In order to restore America’s greatness, the 2012 ticket should don a team of unwavering, unapologetic, and resolute candidates that will hold America’s sovereignty and liberties in the highest regard while protecting and promoting the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights. The boldness of the next two Presidents must exceed any Socialist, Communist, Marxist, or Islamic ideology and work to keep those influences out of our financial systems, education systems, media, and judicial systems, as well as all levels of government. America was established to set itself apart from those types of oppressive powers and to carefully expand freedom to all of those wanting it and willing to pursue it as a human right.

Self-Reliance, Courage, and Action One cannot neglect a flower garden and then expect it to stay healthy. It will grow wild. The responsibility of maintenance, which includes weeding, watering, fertilizing, and pest control, must be done in order to produce successful results. This will mean taking a full inventory and all-out spring cleaning of each level of government as well as the amendments to our Constitution.

In other words, our President and Vice President must both be willing to do what it takes to become the botanists our country needs for the total patriot landscaping package.

Gov. Sarah Palin. Some believe that Gov. Palin would be good in this

regard, as she is known to have cleaned out much of the corruption upon entering office in her state of Alaska. She promotes American self-reliance as she has demonstrated knowledge of the oil industry and encourages America to “drill, baby, drill!” Although not an official candidate, she is being encouraged by many in the Tea Party because of her resilient conservative stance on issues despite the fierce animosity from the mainstream media and Leftist organizations. She is also a solid proponent of 2nd Amendment rights.

Gov. Chris Christi is also an encouraged favorite as he has Laura O’Halloran demonstrated a Tea Party Activist no-nonsense style and a talent for taking on the unions in New Jersey in a bold manner never done before. He is an audacious hero in taking on the media, as well as challengers who question his willingness to get his state out of an abyss of economic troubles.

Rep. Michelle Bachmann is a selfmotivated leader who gets things done.

She created the Tea Party Caucus in the House and continues to protect the Constitution with her unswerving voting record and unapologetic support of conservative and Christian values.

Sen. Jim DeMint has earned the labels “Tea Party Senator,” and “Conservative of the Year” by Erick Erickson of RedState.com, as he has proven to be a fierce defender of freedom and constitutional values. As of now, he will not run, but is reconsidering.

Many Tea Party supporters favor candidate Herman Cain because he has never served in public office. It is not in his blood to dish out the same ol’ political song and dance in addressing the issues. As a well-known business leader, mathematician, and talk show host, he, like Palin, would be able to create an American self-reliance by abolishing the IRS. He is even forward thinking enough to want to eliminate all federal income-based taxes for Americans and their businesses by replacing it with a revenue neutral strategy. He has kept his support base within the Tea Party movement and has moved into the spotlight rapidly with his “Common Sense Solutions” campaign that will seek fiscal responsibility and promote the free markets.

What is a Patriot’s Military Might?

The job description of the President of the United States includes the title of Commander In Chief. Deploying our troops and managing our defense forces requires strategic skills, wisdom,

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respect, and integrity. The Commander in Chief will need to lead from the front and be willing to stand for our soldiers as he or she recognizes the sacrifices they and their families are making to protect our country.

Lt. Col. Allen West has been urged to run for President, and he has established himself as a knowledgeable leader who has gained the honor and respect of Tea Party members. So far, West is the one in the spotlight who has shown a zero-tolerance defense policy for our military forces in combating terrorism.

Many more can be mentioned, but the point is we do not lack examples of boldness for the type of President we need to restore our country. We want the next leader of the free world to feel the angst and frustration we feel at the grassroots, and feel compelled to act upon what his heart tells him must be accomplished, regardless of opposition.

Patriots Demand Trailblazers The Tea Party demands a President and Vice President who are trailblazers, not afraid to try new ideas and be innovative in solving specific domestic issues we are desperately facing, such as our economy, immigration, healthcare, and so forth. Rhetoric is no longer acceptable.

Operation Backbone Terrorism brings us to the issue of illegal immigration. Arizona passed their SB 1070 in an attempt to enforce federal law in order to protect themselves from the criminals in our country illegally. The ideal president supported by the Tea Parties will not only encourage such legislation, but help protect all Americans by working to secure our borders instead of suing the states to protect the illegal aliens. Operation Wetback in the 1950’s ordered mass deportations of illegal aliens during times when there were a lack of jobs. Presidents Truman and Eisenhower were looking out for Americans and not selling them out for political gain. Again: Boldness, integrity, unapologetic.

Patriots to Put Principle First As Chief Executive, Chief of State, and Chief Diplomat, any of these conservatives would symbolize what America stands for as a nation. Holding steadfast to Christian principles, they would honestly represent most of us among the Tea Party. Such a leader would respect our allies and recognize the importance of Israel. Such a President would be able to negotiate effectively in the context of a solid foreign policy and be an inspiration around the world.

The President must be trustworthy, making relevant and substantial decisions by appointing the most qualified advisors for the President’s Cabinet.

Most importantly, he would appoint members of the Supreme Court who uphold the Constitution and interpret, rather than invent, the law. The President and Vice President must be Americans by birth and qualified. They must hold fundamental Christian values as our founders intended. Reagan said himself, “If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.”

Eating an Elephant It is time to find the “Ronald Reagan” that will unite instead of divide, respect the states and their rights, and boost the morale of the country and those who work to sustain it.

We will see the day that America will climb out of the hole we are in, but it will require the Tea Party movement to show how conservatism works and how to get it accomplished. You know the saying about how to eat an elephant: One bite at a time. It will require education and dedication from each generation to accomplish the task, and everyone involved will need to step up to make sure that no one forgets the day when we came close to losing our country.

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WASHINGTON — House Republicans, led by Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor, are making fiscal restraint the Number 1 priority for the House.

They say they are determined to change the atmosphere in Washington and reflect the mandate they feel they were given by voters last November.

Boehner, Cantor, Congressman Jeb Hensarling, and other members of the leadership team are getting high marks for having passed through the House legislation to WASHINGTON — The leaders of repeal Obamacare in their second three legislative caucuses com- week on the job. posed of House and Senate conCongressman Paul Ryan, chairservatives have offered a proposal man of the House Budget Comthat would cut $2.5 trillion from mittee, has been a chief architect the federal defiof Republican efforts to reduce the cit over the next federal budget deficit and halt in10 years. The plan is being offered by Rep. Jim Jordan, chairman of the House Republican Study Committee; Rep. Scott Garrett, WASHINGTON — The Tea Party chairman of the Caucus in the House, led by Rep. RSC Budget and Rep. Jordan Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), Spending Task Force, and Sen. Jim hopes to change the tone in ConDeMint, chairman of the Senate gress by emphasizing the principles Steering Committee. It has been of the U.S. Constitution. The Cauco-authored by House Tea Party cus held a seminar on the Constituchairman Michele Bachmann. The tion with Supreme Court Associate Spending Reduction Act would ad- Justice Antonin Scalia as the main dress the rapidly growing national speaker. One new Congressman debt by making substantial spend- was in awe. He said, “Most of us are

creases in the national debt.

He was tapped by GOP congressional leaders to give the response to President Obama’s State of the

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President Ronald Reagan

Union address. Ryan gave a strong Ronald Reagan argument for fiscal restraint in his President, United States of America remarks. Ryan has been given unprecedented authority to make America celebrated the 100th budget estimates for the House. birthday of the late President Ronald Reagan on Feb. 6, 2011. His See SHOULD on Page 3 speeches are filled with advice for future generations, especially on spending and debt. Here are a few of the famous quotes that are as timely today as when he said them: On the deficit: We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough. We have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much.

Governments don’t reduce deficits by raising taxes on the people.

Governments reduce deficits by controlling spending and stimulating new wealth.

Government always finds a need for whatever money it gets.

Every dollar the Federal GovSee TIMELESS on Page 17

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WASHINGTON — Federal District Judge Roger Vinson of Florida has declared President Obama’s health care legislation unconstitutional, siding with the arguments of 26 states who questioned the mandate that individual citizens purchase health insurance.

At the same time, the Senate has begun a series of votes to repeal Obamacare, just as the House has done. Republican lawmakers feel they can succeed in getting repeal on the President’s desk or making it a major 2012 election issue.

SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER Sen. Mitch McConnell welcomed new Republican senators to Washington. Shown (left to right) are Sen. Rand Paul and his wife Kelley, Sen. Mike Lee and his wife Sharon, and Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife, Elaine Chao.

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ICE Memo Attempts Amnesty for Illegals WASHINGTON — A memo by John Morton, the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), could effectively open the U.S. border to a tidal wave of illegal immigration.

The memo gives ICE officials and prosecutors wide latitude to ignore the fact that a person is illegally in the United States — if the person is a student, high school school graduate, elderly, has family

in the U.S., has medical problems, not too long a criminal history, if they are the primary caregiver to a person who is a minor, if they are pregnant or nursing, if they are cooperative with ICE, or if they meet a number of other specific conditions. The memo is actually more far-reaching than the Dream Act, which has been repeatedly rejected

by Congress.

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CHINA PLANS TO MOVE IN ON CANADA’S OIL. The Associated Press reports that a stateowned oil company from China is offering to finance a pipeline to deliver oil from Alberta to the Pacific, so it can be shipped to China.

This is oil the U.S. had considered a reliable part of its future supplies.

HHH STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVES. President Obama an-

nounced that he opened U.S. strategic petroleum reserves — which are supposed to be held for emergencies. An analysis of Administration statements shows the U.S. did not act alone in this decision but that it was done in conjunction with other “producing” and “consuming” nations. Is this Administration now giving other governments a say in the petroleum reserves of this country?