Blown Away!

The battle began innocently enough. One small sign that said "Stop the Santee Power Plant.org.

  

                                                                              At the Santee City Council:
What I saw on that website was unbelievable!

Good Evening Mayor and City Councilmen,

While I applaud your efforts to take a public stand against the Quail Brush Power Plant project, the proposed resolution is sorely lacking. It makes no mention of the wonderful quality of life in Santee that would be extremely, negatively impacted. There is no discussion of the health and safety issues to families, schools and parks. Nor any statement is made on the economic costs to the community with the resulting drop in property values.

It does contain a lot of bureaucratic language without heart, passion or determination to defeat the project. To change the plant’s look so it isn’t as visible or won’t disrupt the scenic views won’t cut it if the plant still spews out poisons in the air we breathe and clog our brains with constant noise.

What we need is the same spirit expressed once before regarding another ill-placed power plant.

“ Voepel, who served two tours in Vietnam, said he is running his campaign against the ‘like a cold blooded military operation.’ ”

“Santee will oppose every move he makes. We will use Viet Cong tactics,” Voepel said. ”We will fight a guerilla war that never ceases and never quits. This is a hill I will die on.”

“We will be Enpex’s worst nightmare.” (Voice of San Diego, August 1, 2007, by Rob Davis, staff writer)

That is the kind of commitment that we expect and need to save our Santee quality of life. Anything less is mere lip service.  If we, who are with you in opposition wonder if you are really serious with this timid resolution, how will you persuade those who favor the project or are undecided? I urge you to revise the resolution in opposition to something meaningful and with a spine!

At the last city council meeting I heard from the platform, when asked to get more involved, “We are not activists. Staff will attend.” Maybe not, but you are leaders as elected representatives. While you can’t be at all meetings on every issue, some are a priority when they threaten the community. You do need to show up and show leadership. It’s a quality that does not require a lot of money or endless days to study the obvious – power plants belong in industrial areas not residential ones. Leadership requires – courage, determination, duty and unflinching persistence! The citizens of Santee are ready. Are you?

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The East County Chamber of Commerce

        

Which is Really Outrageous?

Terrorists learn war is hell.

Unless you know what our military experiences in war with terrorists lacking in any shred of human decency and under insane rules of engagement, judge not. I for one am thankful for those who willing risk it all to fight unspeakable evil.

Hillary Clinton called it  “deplorable behavior.”
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said it "I have have seen the footage, and I find the behavior utterly deplorable... I condemn it in the strongest possible terms.”

Really? Where is their outrage for the over 50 million unborn dead babies after 39 years this month (January 22nd) of the infamous Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision. It opened the flood gates for the savage destruction of innocent preborn babies. The picture shown below reveals the ugly reality behind the mask of Obama and the Democrats radical "pro choice" agenda.

(Malachi's story is found at:) http://www.priestsforlife.org/resources/abortionimages/babymalachi.htmn

Not a peep of horror was heard by those who so loudly condemned our Marines in battle, when Obama opposed the Born Alive Infants bill and the Partial Birth Abortion Ban. Their silence was deafening as Obama promoted abortion here and abroad as well as forcing tax payers to fund abortion in Obamacare.

Fortunately, there is a great opportunity in the 2012 elections to put in power a pro life conservative Republican and  defeat Obama's extremist  agenda. The contrast could not more stark - Republicans, the party of life vs. Democrats the anti-life party.

As for now, we can save our outrage where it rightly belongs.While not condoning such pranks, they hardly rise to a level of court martial or death penalty.  I choose to stand with our Marines and support the warriors who protect us. 

A steadfast commitment to the sanctity of human life is needed more than ever to save the least of us - innocent, defenseless babies. America can either go the way of the heartless Margaret Sanger or the saintly Mother Teresa.

Which is really worthy of our outrage??

"The most merciful thing that a large family does to one of its infant members is to kill it." Margaret Sanger, Women and the New Race (Eugenics Publ. Co., 1920, 1923) Founder of Planned Parenthood.

" ... - the greatest destroyer of peace is abortion." Mother Teresa

Take the Money & Run!

Steve Johnson and I let Obama know he's wrong for our country

Many people passing by agree with us - Obama must go!                                                                          

Obama came to town today. He had a pricey fundraiser luncheon at a home in La Jolla. A few of us could not let the opportunity pass without expressing our desire to defeat his agenda now and in 2012. Although many desired to come out and protest they could not. They still have jobs.

When I arrived, Steve Johnson was already at his post at the busy La Jolla intersection . Soon James Lambert also arrived with his sign - Anybody but Obama for 2012. Diana Davies came with her four wonderful children, ready to take their stand. 

We had some media coverage at KUSI & KGTV showed up to tape and interview. Their reporting was pretty fair as they recounted our dismay with Obama and his radical leftist agenda. His failures in the economy, jobs, spending, housing market took center stage. His extreme pro abortion policies were also noted.http://www.10news.com/news/29300434/detail.html

Around 1:45pm James and I went closer to the event house in La Jolla by All Hallows Catholic Church. The church had brought out their flag waving students to catch a glimpse of Obama. A lady driving by parked, borrowed a sign and joined us to give a message to Obama. She wondered where were the Republicans and the Tea Party people. The news later reported that another group, a Tea Party one had protested downtown.

Shortly there after, the police blocked off the streets. This was followed by dozens of motorcycle cops, squad cars, black SUV's and limos. It was as if the king and his entourage had burst onto to the scene totally taking over. 

As we stood there, James said he had looked into the Obama limo catching his eye as Obama saw we were not bowing to the great one.

In the end it was a good day. We gave a voice for those who could not - unborn babies and working people. As for Obama, he came, took the money and in just a few hours he was gone. He saw as the polls report,  that all around this nation people are working to retire him in 2012.

Circular Firing Squad Redirected?

Victory pic after the platform committee vote - left to right - Mike Spence, (me)Sylvia Sullivan, Celeste Greig and meeting chairman Assemblymen Dan Logue. Pic taken by a good sport,  John Peschong, who took the lead on the floor in favor of the losing watered down platform version.

Bev Miller had a spirited conversation with Charles Munger, Jr, the architect of the "moderate" platform attempt

Like the world uniting to fight space aliens attack, the CRP convention attendees focused on the real threat to the nation, Barack H. Obama. Although a serious alarm was sounded as conservatives were caught off guard in the platform drafting committee meeting. This committee passed a new watered down version of the platform. It lacked the previous strong language on the life issue, traditional marriage and the 2nd amendment. The money force behind this is Charles Munger, Jr. When I spoke with him to determine his motivation, he would not own up to his role. He went on about the need to update the platform to appeal to all those hypothetical  voters just waiting to join a Democrat light Republican party. However, his determined actions were detailed in a recent Sacrament Bee article. ( http://www.sacbee.com/2011/09/16/3914662/charles-t-munger-jr-puts-more.html)

The sticker says it all, in expressing the winning side at the end of the day.

I attended the convention in LA this past weekend, ready to fight for our winning platform, equipped with stickers for all who wanted one. It read," We Win with Life & Marriage in GOP Platform!" with a red heart in the center.

After the general session adjourned on Sunday the platform committee met to an overflow, standing room only crowd. Due to the great efforts of Mike Spence, Mark Pruner, Jon Fleischman, Tony Krvaric, Ron Nehring, Celeste Greig as well as the voting presence of elected officials - Senator Joel Anderson, Assemblymen Brian Jones, Tim Donnelly, and Mike Morrell among others, resulted in victory. The final vote to keep our strong conservative winning platform was 66 yes, 50 no and 4 not voting.

This is the focus of the Republicans committed to the defeat of Obama to save our country!

The whole tone of the convention was one of civility. Maybe wearing a red heart sticker encouraged this, but I received more hugs and friendly kisses then ever. Even a serious discussion with San Diego moderate Mike McSweeny was respectful. We found much common ground in protecting  children, freedoms and small businesses. He even put on a sticker and ended up voting for the conservative platform. Even though he had previously supported the moderate one. He said in essence that the bottom line was that nothing should be done  to discourage the precinct volunteers needed. He recognized that affirming party principles is key in motivating those volunteers necessary to win.
Has the circular firing squad really been redirected to those who actually threaten our nation? Our next CRP convention in February will tell. It is then that the delegates will decide if to accept our winning platform to protect Life, Marriage and our 2nd Amendment. All signs point to the conclusion that Party has heard the voters who long for leaders who stand and fight for the principles that formed our great country!

Chaos, Confusion & Conflict - CRA Convention April 2011

There were four police squad cars in the front parking lot as I arrived at the CRA Convention at the Hilton Hotel in Sacramento on Saturday morning. Shockingly, they were there due to problems, even some physical altercation at the CRA convention! Unbelievably, it was a disturbance but at least no arrests. Sadly at a time the sorry state of California needs the strong leadership of CRA we are mired in this mess.

Something is definitely wrong in CRA. For weeks, poison emails flew back and forth as the two candidates, Celeste Grieg, the incumbent and Karen England,the challenger, battled for the state presidency. What should have been a clean competition of different visions for CRA, unfortunately, descended into destructive attacks, insults and even legal action.

I have been active in CRA since the 90's, currently serving as the president of the East County Unit. Consequently, I've attended numerous CRA conventions, this one had to be the most contentious, ranking as one of the worst.
In their desire to correct valid problems in CRA with the endorsement process, the current leadership totally bungled it. They made last minute rules changes. The changes made demands on autonomous units unaccustomed to top down directives in a grassroots up organization. This resulted in people of a volunteer organization, paying to show up at a convention only to learn they would not be seated as delegates. These numbered around 125 delegates ruled ineligible after a nine hours of grueling, ugly process on Saturday. In a departure from the norm, even guests who paid to register, were prevented from entering the sessions. Thus things got heated, I was told, requiring the police to come and restore order when people demanded to enter the session.

The credentials committee meeting dragged on as seated delegates voted out many units' delegates. When it came to discussion regarding the Greater Santee Lakeside unit, I wanted to offer assurance that the unit is not a fake one. On the contrary, our unit works with Frank Hilliker's group co-hosting forums, endorsing conventions and other events. I was not allowed to speak.
Even Karen England, the challenger to the president, I know has been involved with CRA for years was denied delegate status.
Ironically, Senator Joel Anderson, who our local units worked hard to get elected was voted out as a delegate. The Senator was able to briefly address the convention at the dinner Saturday night only because Assemblyman Dan Logue gave him some of his time. His remarks are on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N3tTKVY_R4

We were told that during the sessions, due to the still pending litigation, no video taping, recording or photos would be allowed except for the official CRA newspaper reporter. I made a simple request to be able to take a picture or two for my blog in case something exciting took place. The leadership and most members seemed inclined until Baron Night objected. He spoke against it, so it was denied failing to meet the 2/3rds threshold. They really didn't have to worry. The picture I was hoping to get was one of Celeste and Karen shaking hands in reconciliation. The shot I wanted was of the moment of recognizing and thanking Peggy Mew for her years of work and countless hours of faithful service when a new membership secretary was elected. And to capture the moment,of appreciation to those who served on the board so faithfully now replaced in the election. Actually, my camera would have stayed in my purse since it didn't happen.

The election resulted in Celeste winning over Karen by a vote of 165 to 119. Celeste's slate also swept the contested races.

This weekend reminded me of a quote, however distorted, from the Vietnam War years, "It became necessary to destroy the village in order to save it"

(In the interest of full disclosure, I endorsed Celeste early on in the campaign. Both ladies are long time, strong pro family conservatives who are professing Christians. It makes what happened even more regrettable.
Lastly, at the end of the convention we voted to at least refund the registration fees to those who paid and were denied entrance to the sessions.)

How Passivity Kills

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