National Issues

iePolitics: Ground Zero mosque – Salt in the Wound

A not-so-politically-correct song about the mosque. We have not discussed the mosque much here at iePolitics. So, is it okay, or as the the song says, “a disgrace to America”?

Shireen Qudosi: Tea Party Protest Against Temecula Mosque Points to Rising Tensions Between Islam and Right Wing Groups

Reposted with authorization from author in an effort to bring forth different perspectives to the blog.

Summary:  The sinking ship known as the Southwest Riverside County Tea Party Citizens in Action Group spurs ignorance and causes further damage to Tea Party and GOP image.  July 30^th plans to protest the existing Temecula mosque shows SWRC Tea Party is spurred by hatred of Islam.  By bringing dogs to mosque grounds, singing in protest of belief that Muslim women are forbidden to sing, and with local pastor claiming that the mosque will increase presence of Muslim extremists, group proves to be out of touch with reality.

Heightened tension between Islam and self-proclaimed American Patriots are on the rise. With the Ground Zero mosque protests inciting nation-wide Islamophobia paired with accusations of Tea Party racism, it’s no wonder that one of the biggest battle grounds that brings these two heavyweight issues face to face is in our own backyard – Temecula, California.

The city of Temecula has a Muslim demographic. The Muslim demographic have long since had a place of worship.  However, they needed time to raise funds to convert a basic warehouse like structure into a proper mosque. Read more…

Sam Berdoo: Senor Blogger Way Off Base With Sam Berdoo

Let us be very clear.  Sam Berdoo attacked no one, is not angry, and holds no grudge.  All Sam did was post the articles and comments of other people.  This is a common practice on ie.politics and one I hope will continue.  No where can it be pointed out, that Sam Berdoo wrote any thing disparaging about Derry or the others.  All Sam has done is remind the populous about the relationships that exist within the all pervasive culture of corruption.

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Sam Berdoo: Meet Joe Turner, Derry’s Invaluable Political Writer

Derry’s Controversy Continues – Turner

Joseph Turner mingles with a crowd of flag-waving skinheads at an anti-day laborer center rally that took place in Laguna Beach in July 2005. (photo courtesy of laindymedia.org)

S. E. Williams Staff Writer

“I consider accusations of bigotry and racism to be complimentary. And while I don’t thirst for confrontation, I dont [sic] fear it.” “Our enemies are bloodied and beaten. We cannot relent. Our boot is on their throat and we must have the willingness to crush their “throat” so that we can put our enemy down for good.” -Samples of previous postings by Joseph Turner from his Save Our State website.

Over the previous two weeks, The Alpenhorn News has reported in detail on Neil Derry’s questionable choices related to some individuals selected to fill key positions on his staff. The series began with an exclusive report on the criminal ebackground history of his Administrative Analyst Wanda Nowicki. Next, the paper examined the polarizing and controversial history of his ex Chief of Staff, Jim Erwin, that culminated with his 2009 arrest at Derry’s office on felony charges related to the $102 million Colonies Scandal.

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iePolitics: Anchor Babies

California Congressman Gary Miller (R-Diamond Bar) has introduced legislation to end birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants.  Miller claims that the US government is put in a difficult position when it attempts to deport illegals who have under aged children who are citizens.

Opponents to the measure, such as Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto), claim the measure violates the 14th Amendment, which was one of three Reconstruction Amendments passed after the Civil War to outlaw slavery and grant equal rights to all males including slaves and their descendants.  Miller disagrees with this contention. Read more…

iePolitics: Happy Memorial Day

Candidates Ed Montgomery and Paul Schrader Host Public Information Session on Victim notification GPS**TONIGHT**5/20/10, 6:30 p.m.

SHERIFF PAUL SCHRADER 2ND AMENDMENT SHERIFF

Candidates Ed Montgomery and Paul Schrader Host Public Information Session on Victim notification GPS

Paul Schrader: Candidate for Sheriff Paul Schrader/San Bernardino County Is The Only Pro Second Amendment Candidate In The Race

SHERIFF PAUL SCHRADER 2ND AMENDMENT SHERIFF

CAN YOU SAY SHERIFF SCHRADER 10 TIMES?

PLEASE VOTE FOR PAUL SCHRADER SHERIFF OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.

CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF PAUL SCHRADER/SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY IS THE ONLY PRO SECOND AMENDMENT CANDIDATE IN THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S RACE.

“A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”– (2^ND Amendment)

“The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.” — (Thomas Jefferson) Read more…

Paul Schrader: Candidate for Governor Chelene Nightingale, State of California, endorses Candidate for Sheriff Paul Schrader, San Bernardino County

Paul Schrader announces an endorsement for his candidacy for Sheriff,  from a great American Chelene Nightingale.Candidate for Governor Chelene Nightingale said, “I endorse Paul Schrader for Sheriff of San Bernardino County.”   She further stated, “Paul is a  strong second and tenth amendment candidate and is on the same side regarding no amnesty.  Paul resides in a dangerous district and they need a tough Sheriff who is a Christian and loves America!”

Remember Get on the ball and vote for Paul.

www.SheriffPaul.net

Newsweek: Dem’s Answer to Tea Parties

The Coffee Party Heats Up

Tired of all the Tea Party talk, Annabel Park decided to throw a Coffee Party—and 200,000 people showed up.

When Annabel Park imagined what it would be like to head a new national political movement, here is what she had in mind: a coming together of engaged, intelligent citizens who had tired of the angry rhetoric and accusations of the Tea Partiers; Americans of all political persuasions joining in a spirit of equanimity to discuss the nation’s problems, and maybe even share a laugh. It was this beautiful vision that danced in Park’s head on a recent Saturday as she made her way to Busboys and Poets, a cafe in Washington, D.C., for one of nearly 500 Coffee Party meetings taking place nationwide that day. She knew the house would be full—word had spread quickly on the group’s swelling Facebook page. Park, a documentary filmmaker, was especially pleased that C-Span had arranged to broadcast the meeting.

But from the moment folks in the crowd stood up to speak their minds, Park knew these people had not come to sip cappuccinos and set an example of civility for an overheated nation. They were angry. They hated the Tea Party, and the Republican Party. They wanted to get even. One audience member said America was under the thumb of oligarchs and denounced “moneyed interests.” A few people hissed when Sarah Palin’s name was mentioned. Also on hand were the usual suspects drawn to the C-Span bat signal. A man representing Code Pink, the left-wing protest group, said that “racism was the basis for everything that’s going on right now.” He also seemed to have a real problem with “fear-based rhetoric” and Northrop Grumman. Read more…

iePolitics: True Unemployment

If you still have a job, it is life as usual, but for the unemployed;  it is depression.  While, the EDD has reported 9% – 9.7%  unemployment in account for those who signed up for benefits, the Self-employed, have not had that opportunity, yet, they still paid taxes. 

Fox News has reported Commercial Real Estate at an all time low, with 40% across the nation in Bankruptcy or buildings for sale.  Does that mean, people who were Self-employed occupied those offices.  Absolutely!  Read more…

Paul Schrader for Sheriff of San Bernardino County- Paul’s new video regarding quality of life issues in the county.

Paul Schrader has 27 years of law enforcement experience. During his time he has worked on problems that effect local issues and have shown positive crime reduction in areas. Paul shares his vision to assist the Department in lowering crime in high crime areas.

Tim Donnelly: Guess your voice doesn’t count in Pelosi’s Congress…

The more we learn about the proposed Health (ObamaCare) Bill, the less the people want it! And what is Pelosi's take? Too bad, you already approved it. The Supreme Court interpreted the Constitution to say that the "precise text of the bill" must be subject to a vote. Let that sink in for a minute. The more we know about it, the less we like it. But they are telling us our input is not welcome. The people be damned, the Supreme Court be damned, the Constitution be damned. That's Nancy Pelosi's take! Your voice is not welcome....she is not even pretending to govern at your consent. That's like saying because you agreed to one date, you have to get married. The whole point of dating is to get to know the other person. The whole point of having a debate is to flesh out the details, and if we don't like the details of the plan, we the people have not only the right, but the moral obligation to raise our objections to OUR REPRESENTATIVES, and the Congress must hold a vote. If they proceed and cram this down our throats, this could be the spark to ignite the political revolution that has been smoldering. Your thoughts? Tim Donnelly for Assembly, 2010 www.donnellyforassembly.com

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iePolitics: President Reagan and Religion, Part 1

CAPoliticalNews: Don Kurth: Voted Tax $$ to Help Illegal Aliens Get Jobs

February 01, 2010, 10:01 AM

Republicans lose races when we nominate flawed candidates.

In 1998, we nominated Dan Lungren for Governor. The NRA and those supporting the Second Amendment so disliked him, they supported Gray Davis–and Lungren lost by 20 points.

In the 2006 GOP primary, Senator Abel Maldonado was the favorite to win the nomination for State Controller. But, due to his support of tax increases, big government, weak votes on the “life” issue, he lost. His legislative record, even then, was so poor that Assemblyman Tony Strickland was able to easily defeat him. Read more…

Ken Hunter: VoteSafe

www.KenHunter.Com

January 31, 2010

I am suspicious of the motives of the individuals or organizations that have been or now are against a reasonable Voter ID initiative, such as Senator George Runner’s proposed ballot initiative known as VoteSAFE. Nearly 100 countries in the world have some type of Voter ID policy in place including Mexico.

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President Ronald Reagan: Religion and Politics

iePolitics: Martin Luther King Jr. Remembered

Here is an excerpt from his last speech:

iePolitics: Theodore Roosevelt’s Ideas on Immigrants

Theodore Roosevelt’s ideas on Immigrants and being an AMERICAN in 1907.

“In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person’s becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American . . . There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag . . . We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language.  And we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.”

—Theodore Roosevelt 1907

Mike Morrell: The Pathway to Citizenship

Mike Morrell is a businessman from Southern California.  He has been married to Joanie for 31 years and together they have three children.  He is an alternate on the San Bernardino County Republican Central Committee.  He is a candidate for the 63rd Assembly District.  His website can be found at:   www.morrellforassembly.com

We hear today that the United States houses between fifteen and twenty-five million illegal immigrants.  An estimated 32 percent of these individuals live in California, as our state offers assistance up to $11.2 billion annually.  In light of the staggering fiscal and social problems inherent in these figures, what position should we Republicans take?

Certainly, we recall that ours is a nation of immigrants.  From the Eastern seaboard Lady Liberty calls, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”  Truly, America is unlike any other nation, with neither racial nor ancestral borders to define us.  Yet our founders determined a set of immovable principles, both political and moral, and these became the “ties that bind.”  These principles found clear expression in our early writings. Read more…