Alternative Medicine

Are shamans allowed in Pelosi's health care reform?

"In many Mexican-American communities there is a network of an alternative form of medicine that provides services for a wide range of physical ailments. Its roots are in cultural traditions that go back many generations and is called "Curanderismo" - holistic or folk healing - and in some regions, it's still very popular. The word comes from the Spanish verb curar meaning to heal. In conventional western medicine, if you're sick, you go see a doctor. If you have mental problems, you consult a psychiatrist. If you're seeking spirituality, you go to church. Curanderismo treats the patient as a whole and tries to reach a balance or harmony between the physical, mental, and spiritual."

Morgan Hill Times

Millionaires in Congress

Son, forget about that career in professional sports- if you really want to make some money, become a politician.

"As Washington reels from the news of 10.2 percent unemployment, the Center for Responsive Politics is out with a new report describing the wealth of members of Congress.

Among the highlights: Two-hundred-and-thirty-seven members of Congress are millionaires. That’s 44 percent of the body – compared to about 1 percent of Americans overall.

CRP says California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa is the richest lawmaker on Capitol Hill, with a net worth estimated at about $251 million. Next in line: Rep. Jane Harman (D-Calif.), worth about $244.7 million; Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.), worth about $214.5 million; Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), worth about $209.7 million; and Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), worth about $208.8 million.

All told, at least seven lawmakers have net worths greater than $100 million, according to the Center’s 2008 figures."

Politico

Candidate Forum in Elgin

Primary Election Candidate Forum

Saturday, November 7, 2009

5-8 PM

American Legion Hall
820 N Liberty
Elgin, Illinois

Confirmed

Rev. Randy White for Lt Governor

John Arrington for U.S. Senate

INVITED

Adam Andrzejewski for Govenor

Andy Martin for US Senate

Jeff Danklefsen for US Congress

Thanks from Michael Steele

Dear Jethro,

On behalf of the leadership of the Republican National Committee, I want to thank you for helping our Party earn historic victories in Virginia and New Jersey yesterday.

Your steadfast commitment to our conservative Republican principles and your generous support of the RNC's 2009 campaign programs enabled us to provide all our GOP candidates with the resources they needed to run strong right through Election Day.

Electing Republican governors in Virginia and New Jersey is just the beginning. With the continuing commitment of RNC Sustaining Members like you, I am confident we can elect more GOP governors, make real gains in the U.S. House and Senate, stop the Democrats' radical leftist agenda and cut President Obama's term in half in 2010.

Thank you again for everything you did for our Party and our cause during Campaign 2009.

Sincerely,

Michael Steele
Chairman, Republican National Committee


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Election Post-mortem

Abe Lincoln said it best, "A house divided against itself cannot stand." The results of the special election in NY-23 can be attributed to the internecine warfare of the Republican party. The Democratic candidate, Bill Owens, was the beneficiary of the battle between the conservative (Doug Hoffman) and liberal (Dede Scozzafava) wings of the GOP. The insurgency campaign of third party candidate Hoffman was thwarted when Scozzafava, the originally slated Republican to run by the party bosses, endorsed the Democrat in the race. I think that Hoffman will prevail in the rematch in the 2010 election.

The gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey ushered in Republicans in states in which Obama carried two years ago and must be a concern for the Democrats. Although local issues prevailed in the minds of the voters, the vote is a slap in the face of the democratic party and their penchant for raising taxes.

Lombardi Quote

"A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."

Scozzafava Endorses Democrat for NY-23

A republican endorsing a democrat: the perfect example of a RINO (Republican In Name Only). The insurgency campaign of Doug Hoffman in the special eclection of NY-23 has exposed the GOP leadership. Initially, the GOP supported the campaign of the Scozzafava when she was slated to run by the local party for a seat that has not been held by a democrat since before the Civil War. She resigns when polling indicates that she can not win the three way race, and then endorces her democrat rival.

"Republican New York State Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava endorsed her Democratic former opponent, a day after withdrawing from a contentious congressional race."

Los Angeles Times