On the national scene there are a couple of significant markers ahead. The first is the question of whether or not to increase the national debt ceiling (we’ve already exceeded the number). I would urge you to “Google” Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) and check out his reasoning for NOT raising the ceiling. He illustrates how our debts payments and vital government services can be maintained with current cash flow. While I totally agree with him, I surmise that the President and the spending-addicted appropriators will do as they darn well please and allow a debt “crisis” to occur to “show” the American that if they cannot borrow more money, then government can’t function. It’s the same tap dance your local schools perform when they “cut” busing and extra circulars to “prove” they need the levee.
It’s your money, but the clowns at every level of government are determined to force it from you in order to hire more bureaucrats who tell you how to live your life…or they give to “deserving” people without consulting you. Never, ever trust any politician who does not mention individual liberty or personal freedom as a necessary requirement of the nation. Liberty is your right…given by God, and no system or no politician has the authority to usurp Him. Some politicians may cite “freedom” as a justification for increasing the size of government to give you “freedom” from pain, want or responsibility. Learn to discern the difference.
The Ohio landscape is becoming intense. The Ohio Project’s “Ohio Healthcare Freedom Amendment” is moving along quite nicely, but it needs a big signature-gathering push in the next two months to place the state constitutional amendment on the ballot. Meanwhile Joint Resolution 2 is slinking through the legislative process. It will also put the feds on notice that Ohioans do not wish to play their silly healthcare games. JR 2 does require a 2/3 affirmative vote from each house of the legislature before it can be certified for the ballot. John McAvoy, chair of the Ohio Project, told us on my radio show last night that if both measures are successful (petitioning and resolution), then the parties will get together and pick the best for the people to vote “yes” or “no.” The petitioning must continue because one or two chicken politicians could upset the legislative remedy.
Governor Kasich supposedly has a 30% approval rating. Take heart, John. If thirty per cent of the audience follows anyone in the media, it is a ratings runaway.
You may be getting this late this weekend because we had a severe lightning strike at our home last night, and our internet modem appears to have taken the heat…despite a multiplicity of surge protectors. I have a meeting this morning (Saturday), and when I return, I’ll try to correct the problem.
For those of you of the Christian faith…believers in Christ, this week is special. As a preacher friend once said to me, without the resurrection….Good Friday and Christmas would be ordinary days. This season is special, too, because of the accuracy of its historical timing. The Passover season can be traced back to Egypt, so honoring the last days of Christ’s earthly life can be done with reasonable historical timing. Christmas, on the other hand, is not so precise.
The Rally for the Constitution on the Village Green in Canfield, Ohio, has been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, May 14th to begin at 11:00am. If it goes forward, I hope to see YOU there.
On Thursday May, 5th, Sherriff Mack will be presenting at the North Central Ohio Conservatives at Camden Falls, Rt. 231 and 224, just south of Tiffin. Program begins at 6:30pm. If you can arrive early, Carmie’s Restaurant right there in the building has some really great chow. The entry price is $5 unless you are active or retired law enforcement, then you and your beloved get in free of charge (beloved means your spouse, not your watch commander). Sherriff Mack has a terrific message for all law enforcement people and ALL citizens. Here’s his website: www.sherriffmack.com .
For those of you who follow Christ, have a wonderful and blessed Resurrection Sunday. For those of you who are on the fence…read the Book. For those of you of other faiths, have a wonderful, serene and beautiful weekend.
We’ll be on 1370 WSPD on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday this coming week from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for “Eye on Toledo.” That’s 1370 on your AM dial or www.wspd.com if you are streaming.
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