Vast Write Wing - May 2010

[lwoolley]

Good evening! I heard, clearly, the interview with Dr. Savage.

Very well done, easy for me to follow and understand.

The interview did not have the obvious cuts, in and out, when
Savage commented or asked a question. It was very smooth.
I know nothing about "how", but know it was very good.

No puffery was noted.

Smile, God bless, grannie, here

[lwoolley]

I listen 2 the Savage Nation almost every week day. Im so glad u were on. WONDERFUL JOB!

Brenda n Morgans Point

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Hey, this is GREAT! Is there also list of Conservative SEARCH ENGINES? WE really need them. You know the deal about how Google,etc. are deleting or making it VERY hard to find conservative into/etc.
HEY, this could be your next sponsor!!!
Just wondering.
God Bless you, Lynn!

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Lynn:
I couldn't agree with you more on your opinions on illegals. I am sick that our "governor" chose to thumb his nose at his consituants. I've loved his passionate words in the past, but apparently he just barks and then runs and hides behind the house when it's time to protect it.
What a gyp. I take him over a dem, but I don't have to like it.
I missed some of your show and you may have discussed this, but what to do I asked myself...I've been emailing Marco Rubio (who I love, but who dissapointed me by not standing STRONGLY with AZ and say to FEDS until you FIX it, we support the border states for enforcing the EXISTING laws!)...I'm dissapointed also that he is listening apparently to Jeb and Romney, who are good men, but weak on this issue and certainly NOT conservative for me and my husband!
I wrote he should not let these types ride his coat tails to win their own personal election dreams of 2010, or any other that's not a conservative. He may be pressured by "obligation" but they stick to the popular wave to get them in, whatever it is. There's plenty of nice guys that are NOT conservative enough for me (I hope we don't have to hold our nose for another "MCCAIN" - who by the way is making me SICK with his phony balony 180 support of AZ). I'm sorry, to go on, Lynn, I'm just MAD AS HELL. Do you feel this is the right approach to ENCOURAGE these strong conservative leaders to STAND with AZ? Or is there something better I;ve missed?
God Bless you for all you do. LOVE your show and it is so crucial in keeping Texans informed of what's up in Texas for Conservatives! We Love ya!

Sandra

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“David Sibley and His Bogus Term Limits Pledge”
by Donna Garner
5.2.10

I get so tired of hearing how admirable David Sibley was to give up his Senate seat because he “he honored his original term-limit pledge.”

As I remember it, Gov. George W. Bush became President of the United States in 2000. Rick Perry moved from Lieutenant Governor to Governor. Bill Ratliff and David Sibley went head to head to get elected by their fellow Senators to the Lieutenant Governor’s position, but Sibley lost.

Obviously, if David Sibley had won the Lt. Governor’s position, his “term-limits pledge” would have been out the window!

After losing out on the Lt. Governor’s job, David Sibley left the Senate in a huff and almost immediately went back to Austin to become a lobbyist where he earned over $13.5 Million in seven years!

By the way, Sibley earned much of that $13.5 Million as a lobbyist for both the alcohol and tobacco industries.

To me that does not sound like the admirable, conservative, “duty and honor,” term-limit-kind-of-a-guy that the Waco Trib and David Sibley himself are portraying.


Thankfully we have an excellent candidate running for the Texas Senate District 22 seat who has walked the talk and is a sincere and dedicated conservative -- Brian Birdwell. You can find pertinent information about Brian at http://www.brianbirdwell.net/ .

IMPORTANT: This Tuesday, May 8, 2010, is the special election date to fill the Senate District 22 seat vacated by Sen. Kip Averitt.
Please go to this site to see the details and locations for this very important election, and share this information with your friends and family: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/vo ... llot.shtml

Donna Garner
Wgarner1@hot.rr.com

http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/editori ... rises.html

EDITORIAL: David Sibley promises mature, conservative approach to state crises

Sunday May 2, 2010

If the electoral process to choose a Texas senator to succeed Kip Averitt seems long, convoluted and baffling, we share your concerns. We also urge you to stick with it and vote for David Sibley, former state senator. The increasingly dire situation in Austin, including a state budget shortfall of up to $15 billion, the possibility of another round of school finance and the crisis that redistricting will likely precipitate — demands experienced, insightful and mature leadership.

Sibley’s reluctant offer to return to the halls of power in Austin falls into the idealized concept of those Americans who leave the plow of private endeavor to undertake public service because of the challenges ahead. In this case, Sibley was among those this year pressing his onetime protege Averitt to continue on. When Averitt declined because of health problems, Sibley opted to quit his lucrative lobbying business [made over $13.5 Million in seven years] to return to the Texas Senate, if only long enough to address several major issues looming over lawmakers. For those concerned about such things, he tells us he has no intention of returning to the lobbying business once he’s done in the Senate.

That sense of duty and honor is something those of us long in Central Texas have become accustomed to. Although he routinely was praised as one of the top state lawmakers during the 1990s, back when he served with such statesmen as Bill Ratliff and John Montford, he honored his original term-limit pledge and left power after 11 years on the job. By then he had come to impress many others, including a man who became his close friend and today stands as possibly his most fervent supporter in Central Texas — George W. Bush.

We’ve heard cries from some that Sibley would be partial to Waco to the exclusion of other parts of the district. He is certainly a supporter of our endeavors at home and was mayor of Waco years ago. But if his earlier career in the Senate is any indication, he also champions rural Texas. He touts such efforts as his bill to bring Internet technology to rural stretches of Texas. He vows to fight redistricting that would put asunder any counties in our area — and not just McLennan County. Happily, he would return to the Senate with his original seniority intact.

Yes, he remains proud of his efforts to deregulate the electric industry in Texas back in 1999, even as critics harp about higher rates. He says cheaper rates are there if Texans will take the time to actually shop for them. We would respectfully suggest he help facilitate this by pushing efforts to make rates more readily understandable if he does wind up back in the Senate. Which, all things considered, is one more reason that we encourage Central Texans to vote for him on Saturday.

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My Letter to the Editor

San Antonio Express-News
San Antonio, Texas

Dear Editor:

Many Mexicans who were either born here or who came to the United States legally are just as frustrated about illegal immigration as the rest of us are.

These legals are hard-working people, but their jobs are threatened by illegals who will work at a cheaper rate.

The legal immigrants are just as frightened over the drug cartels and their violence as other citizens are.

Many legal immigrants pay taxes and also pay for health insurance premiums. These people are appalled at those illegals who go into the emergency rooms and receive free care.

Legal immigrants want their children to receive a quality education, and they do not want their children’s classrooms to be overcrowded with illegals who require teachers’ extra time and attention.

Illegal immigrants put stress and financial burdens on our government, on our schools, on our communities, and on all of us who are legal citizens.

Arizona is doing the right thing to pass a law that exactly mirrors the federal government’s immigration laws. The Arizona law requires local law enforcement to rely upon the federal government when establishing a person’s immigration status, thus putting Arizona in compliance with the federal statute requiring the feds to assist local agencies when called upon for verification.

All of us are frequently required to provide our drivers’ licenses, passports, VISA’s, proof of insurance, and other documents; yet we do not yell “Discrimination.”

Our country simply must have the courage to ignore those rabble rousers and enforce the laws of our land for everybody.


Donna Garner

wgarner1@hot.rr.com

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omg! it is so good to be back in the u.s.a.---especially odessa,texas where we live! my wife & i just returned from a month long trip outside the u.s.a. we spent 2 weeks in the philippines where my wife was born & reared & 2 weeks in new zealand where we have family. susie has been in the states since 1992. she is a naturalized american since the late 90's. like me, susie chose to live in texas!
the following are observations from our trip:
philippines-- 45 pesos = 1 u.s. dollar. unleaded gasoline =45pesos/liter, diesel =35 pesos/liter; american cigarettes=29 pesos/pack; beer =45 pesos/liter. the culture is very "machismo". almost no one obeys any of the laws whether its driving, construction, or politics. you can make a deal with any politician/policeman for almost anything you want! the national elections are may 10th---acorn is there and heavily involved at national/provincial level. manila is 20 million people in an area no larger than san antonio. air pollution looks, smells, an taste like pittsburgh,pa- detroit,mi-chicago,ill. in their industrialized 50's & 60's. i was young but i still remember. underemployment is rampant. mindano, the largest an most prosperous island is wanting to claim independence--it's majority muslim.

new zealand-- 1 nz dollar = 72.5 cents u.s. unleaded gas = 1.85/liter, diesel =1.21/liter; all cigarettes 14 to 15 dollar/pack; 12pack beer/ 25 dollars. nz minimum wage is 12.50. the country is unionized. these prices are nz dollar. n z is highly regulated -- in auckland, window screens are considered dangerous and outlawed. wood burning stoves/fireplaces are banished in new construction, strongly discouraged in existing shelters. there is oil offshore--they refuse to drill for it. the air is pristine as is the water. the beauty of nz is breath taking. 4 million people live there, 1.25 million in auckland--the largest city. tourism is every thing. the school system is tremendous. you can watch aljeerza tv 24/7. there is no talk radio of substance. prostituion is legal. homosexuals have equal rights & are everywhere. church attendance is nil. guns are registered. political correctness lives there. 3000 new zealanders/ monthly move to australia--much cheaper and less regulated. there is a shortage of all skilled trades. the america's cup was there in march. the world rallye cars are there this weekend . the rugby world cup is in auckland april 2011( truly fascinating to watch). my brother in law works for air new zealand-ptroclaimed the world's best airline- i believe it!
nz has obama care--my niece who is 27 yrs. old, came down with bell's palsy, the docs only wanted to give her pain meds and let the disease run it's course--3 to 6 months. she chose to return home to manila,philippines to see a family friend who is a neurologist who started aggressive treatment the first visit. 4 weeks later she is almost completely recovered and ready to return to work. btw nz & philippines are almost the same size land wise-- the philippines has 100 million people and looks like a ghetto in the jungle!

i will be listening on kcrs later for your program.

jim hines

odessa,texas

[lwoolley]

SOL,
Sorry, I just don't have the time these days to listen to much talk
radio.......perhaps you have already addressed my two purposes of this
missive over your airwaves. To wit.

1. Could the Gulf of Mexico disaster be terrorist related? It's strange (or
maybe not so strange) that the Obama Administration has not publicly
proffered this possibility.......but then after 15 months even this may not
be Bush's fault.
2. The federal regulatory agency over offshore exploration, The Mineral
Management Service, is (and was) required by law to be satisfied (you know,
signed-off-on!) that there was a backup shutoff mechanism in place to stop
such leakage in case of a disaster. Somebody or some folks within the
regulatory fever swamp (MMS is probably part of the Department of Interior)
"signed off" on the adequacy of the missing backup shutoff mechanism. The
Anointed One is using his Bully Pulpit to assign all blame to British
Petroleum. Indeed, BP probably should be assigned some blame (unless this is
terrorist related), but there are folks within the regulatory fever swamp
who have knowledge of interest to all of us!

The good news of The Anointed One's blaming BP is that the Anointed One's
administration now has ownership of these things.
USL

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It is interesting that Michael W. Shapiro never seems to mention the fact that David Sibley as a lobbyist pulled in more than $13.5 Million in seven years. Shapiro has been sent the lobbying figures as taken directly from the Texas Ethics Commission website, but Shapiro has elected not to share that information with the voting public.

To me, it is very significant that Sibley’s campaign report indicates that it is his “deep-pocketed network of donors” who have contributed to his $453,000 campaign warchest.

Gee, I wonder who makes up this “deep-pocketed network of donors.” Could it be those very same lobbyists with whom Sibley worked -- the ones who would come flocking to his Senate office if he were to be elected?

I do not particularly begrudge Sibley his more than $13.5 Million from his lobbying activities, but I do not want my elected Texas Senator to have such deep ties with hundreds of his lobbyist associates. How could we trust Sibley to vote for the best interests of us common, everyday folks?

Brian Birdwell is our choice; and I believe that if we all get our friends out to vote this coming Saturday, May 8, we can overcome Sibley’s “deep pockets” advantage.

“Come on, tea partiers. This is your chance to demonstrate your support of a grassroots candidate -- Brian Birdwell.”

Donna Garner
Wgarner1@hot.rr.com

http://www.wacotrib.com/news/Ethics-com ... -edge.html

Ethics commission report shows Sibley with sizable fundraising edge

By Michael W. Shapiro Tribune-Herald staff writer

Tuesday May 4, 2010

The latest round of state fundraising reports shows Waco Republican David Sibley is head and shoulders above his competitors in Saturday’s four-way state Senate race.

The former state senator drew on a deep-pocketed network of donors and political action committees to raise about $453,000. That figure is nearly seven times the total of his closest competitor, Granbury Republican Brian Birdwell.

According to the reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission, Birdwell collected about $66,000.


The candidates for state Senate (from left): David Sibley, Gayle Avant, Darren Yancy and Brian Birdwell.
Democrat and Baylor University professor Gayle Avant raised almost $6,000.

Burleson Republican Darren Yancy collected $1,250 in contributions, which he supplemented with $14,000 in loans.

Sibley reported he had $200,000 in his campaign account April 28, the end of the reporting period, compared to $53,000 for Birdwell.

Some of Sibley’s cash advantage is owed to his decisive entry in the race. When the now-retired state Sen. Kip Averitt announced he would be stepping down, Sibley was quick to end his lobbying practice and announce his candidacy.

Sibley wasted little time in putting together a team of seasoned campaign operatives, many of whom cut their teeth on his first Senate campaign nearly two decades ago.

“One of the things about being an experienced candidate and former officeholder is you remember how to do it,” Southern Methodist University political science professor Cal Jillson said. “You’ve got contacts and contributors from past campaigns, so you can put it together quickly while the other guys are starting from scratch.”

In large Senate districts, money translates to advertising, and a $100,000 TV ad purchased by Sibley has gone unanswered in the Waco area.

Though Birdwell trails Sibley in cash, early voting numbers paint an encouraging picture for his campaign. The turnout rate in Hood County, where Birdwell lives, was far higher Monday than that in McLennan County.

McLennan County, home to Avant and Sibley, is the district’s population center. It has more than triple the number of registered voters than Hood County.

The latest early voting figures showed 2,223 residents had cast ballots in McLennan County, compared to 2,018 in Hood County.

One financial factor that will shape the final days of the race remains a mystery.

Birdwell’s report indicates he will have the financial backing of the Conservative Republicans of Texas PAC, which is run by conservative activist Steven Hotze of Houston.

But Monday, the ethics commission had not received a financial report from the group, and the extent of its involvement was unclear.

mshapiro@wacotrib.com

757-5707

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David Stoner, Monahans, TX <ddstone55@yahoo.com>

We need to take care of Mother earth, but at times things just happen. I've got thirty years of oil field experiance and have seen a lot. What is oil and where does it come from? Under ground. IT'S dinasaur poop -- fertilizer. Yes, it kills the ground for that year but the next year the crops or mesquite fields always come back much fuller and bigger then ever.

[lwoolley]

As always, you point the finger of blame -- but from the tips of your fingers, you shoot blanks -- not the electricity of new ideas or plans. Simplistic cliches do NOT economic problems overcome.

You can't complete a thought. Your sentences end without making a point. There's little depth. You could sit at a picnic table at a truck stop eating Fritos out of a bag and talk to yourself and make more sense.

Why CAN'T you articulate what you know? It's a mystery. You can string words together in comedy-taries and in books, but they are tired, old, plagiarized talking points. Don't become a lost cause, a drifter, a follower.

You HAVE to mature and quit repeating cliches that are shovel-fed to you by your right wing pals. Otherwise, you are destined for the "Graveyard of Former Wanna-Bees".

LS

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Steve Nash didn't play for the USA in 2008; he played for Canada. So chances of him being a USA citizen is slim. He can shut up =) Go Spurs!!!

Jeremy McPeak
Author, Professional Ajax 2nd Edition
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470109491/

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David from Ft Hood <disco_davod@yahoo.com>

I was disturbed by your espousal of across-the-board spending cuts, to include the military. It would be more effective and legitimate to cut spending according to the Constitutional powers accorded to the Federal government thereby significantly reducing the expenditures on un-Constitutional social programs which dwarf the Constitutional military spending. We are at historically under-average military spending as a percentage of GDP. The DOD budget is smaller than Social Security alone unless you include war spending, but even with war spendig included the military budget is a pittance compared with Social Security combined with the other Federal handouts. The U.S. military is already in danger of becoming obsolete and losing our edge. Please read the Heritage report entitled, "The State of the U.S. Military": http://s3.amazonaws.com/thf_media/2010/ ... rtbook.pdf

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Don <dbdavisdad@yahoo.com>

Lynn,

When people think of someone having to carry a green card, the automatically think of hispanics. I worked for a company in New Mexico that merged with a Canadian company, and we ended up with a lot of their corporate employees living in N.M., and they had to carry their 'green cards' and produce them when asked for their ID. Asking for someones 'green card' is not a stickly hispanic request. I know it has been said over and over, but the main point is still 'illegal'. It doesn't matter if they are illegal from the south or from the north.

[lwoolley]

Dear Mr. Woolley: I didn't catch the name of the Texas representative on your show this morning, but he was correct in stating that most immigrants who come here from south of the border don't come here for the opportunity to be true Americans. Like most of our congressmen, senators, along with the Obama administration, they are only out for what they can get monetarily, with little regard for our noble Constitution and Bill of Rights and what they stand for. Yours truly, Blane Monks