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Black America: Stop The Insanity

4063691816?profile=originalRemember that spiky-haired blonde lady fitness guru all over TV years ago? Her famous line was “Stop the insanity!” As a common sense thinking black conservative, I offer the same clarion call to fellow black Americans, “Stop the insanity!” Why do you continue sleeping with the enemy; voting for liberal Democrats whose policies imply that you are inferior, stupid and culturally immoral?

When the NAACP and Democrats claim that requiring a photo ID disenfranchises blacks, such implies we are stupid. For the life of me I do not understand why millions of blacks are not highly insulted by this absurd claim. Do blacks fly? Do blacks drive cars? Do blacks cash checks?

When Democrats and liberals accept over 70% out-of-wedlock births and fatherless households as a cultural norm in the black community, I am offended. And yet, I am called a sellout.

Liberal Democrats policies and programs have destroyed the black family and continue to devastate the black community. Meanwhile, blacks vote monolithic for Democrats and politically beat up anyone, black or white, who offers common sense solutions. For crying out loud, stop the insanity!

God forbid that a black person dare to think outside of the liberals' we-be-simpleminded-blacks-in-need-of “gov-ment”-intervention-to-survive box. Blacks becoming successful the old fashion way, by earning it, does not cut it with Democrats and liberals. Liberal media and Democrats grab such uppity blacks by their afros and politically drag their black derrieres kicking and screaming back to the liberal Democrat plantation.

There, such blacks are strung up in the public square with their naked backs exposed; made an example for any other conservative leaning blacks contemplating their escape. Beaten, battered and broken black conservatives are flogged within an inch of their political life with countless articles and operative pundits calling them a stupid n*****, Uncle Tom and traitor to their race.

A prime example of a black overlord of the Democrat liberal plantation attempting to rein in a black escapee is North Carolina NAACP Chapter President Rev. William Barber. Black race-baiters typically use Black History Month and Martin Luther King Day to trash America for purposes of extortion.

In celebration of MLK Day, Rev. Barber called black conservative and Tea Party American Senator Tim Scott a puppet, saying, “A ventriloquist can always find a good dummy.”

Senator Scott is about applying common sense solutions to issues plaguing our country. Thus, once again, any black who does not view themselves as a victim of an eternally racist white America, entitled and in need of lowered standards and expectations is a dummy; a tool of white Republicans – a stupid self-loathing n*****. This is not an exaggeration.

I have been called these names and worse by Democrats and liberals for many years every time I suggest that blacks stop having babies out of wedlock, stop dropping out of school, stopping killing each other, stop blaming whitey and assume personal responsibility for their lives. Too me, this is true Black Empowerment.

I do not know what it is going to take for black America to see the light; to realize the betrayal of a majority of the modern civil rights coalition. If these so-called advocates truly gave a hoot about blacks, they would celebrate extraordinary black conservative achievers such as former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and businessman extraordinaire Herman Cain. These blacks should be held high for black youths to see what can be achieved in the greatest land of opportunity on the planet via education, hard work and right choices.

And yet, these blacks are despised by white liberals and black civil rights leaders. Why? In a nutshell these blacks nuke the Democrats and liberals entitlement and big government narrative.

So while black America believes white conservative Republicans are burning the midnight oil plotting ways to keep blacks down, Democrats and liberals are the ones keeping them enslaved.

With the liberal mainstream media in the Democrats' back pocket as complicit liberal plantation gate keepers, I will continue praying for divine intervention while pounding on the plantation master's door. Let my people go! My fellow black Americans, it truly is time to stop the insanity.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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Happy Super Bowl and Thank Ted Cruz Sunday!

4063824465?profile=originalWe're in “swing state” Colorado away from our home in Florida. When we came down for coffee, the desk clerk said it was zero degrees outside. Still, Mary braved the cold outside for her morning cigarette. Pray for her folks.

Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you to patriots across America for making it possible for our Conservative Campaign Committee to run our “Thank You Ted Cruz” TV ad on stations across Colorado on Super Bowl Sunday.

The GOP's latest betrayal and insane decision to make immigration reform (amnesty) a major agenda item reinforces the importance of every American, who loves our country, to support our handful of true conservative fighters like Ted Cruz and Mike Lee.

Amnesty will mark the end of America as we know it; a one party (Democrat) dominated nation. America will become a country that appeals and caters to the lowest common denominator; punishing achievers, class envy, entitlements and spreading mediocrity equally.

My fellow Americans, we are so much better than that. We are Americans!

Despite everyone, conservative, liberal, Democrat and Republican attempts to destroy him, Senator Ted Cruz displayed remarkable courage in his relentless effort to defund Obamacare. Why? Because Senator Cruz knew Obamacare would be devastatingly hurtful and painful for the American people; a nightmare. More and more unprecedented hidden power grabs and horrifying catastrophic consequences of Obamacare are exposed daily.

Apparently, still terrified of being called racist, Republican push back against our president acting like a king is tepid at best. News flash GOP, the media and Democrats will concoct a narrative to brand you racist even if you comply with every Obama initiative.

For crying out loud, don't you guys in the GOP think it is time to stand up for the American people; to restore and preserve our great nation as intended by our Founding Fathers? Where is the tradition of leaders with back bone? Is a guy's skin-color the only weapon needed to lose America?

So, again I thank you patriots across America very much for supporting our effort to support and encourage Senator Ted Cruz.

I am glued to the TV, excited every time our “Thank You Ted Cruz” ad airs.

I'll be enjoying hot wings during the game. The hotter the better.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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The Making of a Black Conservative

4063440452?profile=originalIt was the mid 1950's. Around 9 years old and the eldest of five, I along with my parents were extremely excited as we wooed and awed over our new home; new appliances and everything. Our family moved from a leaky roof, pot belly wood stove row house in the ghetto of east Baltimore to a brand new government highrise. Apartment 6B was our new home in the 11story building of all black residents.

Little did I realize that living in the projects and other life experiences would lead to my becoming a black conservative, a Christian and a Tea Party activist.

In a short time, I witnessed the building becoming an 11 story dangerous violent ghetto. Without the pride of ownership or earning their way, only a hand full of residents kept their apartments nice. We kids learned to play hand ball in the square on our floor because Mom thought the playground was too risky. Stairwells became dark bathrooms and dens of iniquity; broken elevators due to vandalism.

And yet, I constantly heard that everything was the white man’s fault. At 9, I sarcastically said, “How can we stop mean white people from sneaking in here at night urinating in the stairwells and breaking wine bottles?”

Dad was among a few blacks who broke the color barrier into the Baltimore Fire Dept. I vividly remember Dad's outrage about our rent being raised, “Seventy-two dollars a month. They're crazy. We're movin'!” Sadly, my cousins on my mom's side who lived in single mom households remained on welfare. With the exception of one who worked his way through college, my cousins lived wasted lives, serial out-of-wedlock births, substance abuse, AIDS, jail and entitlement mindsets. Several died young. Thus, the bad taste in my mouth for cradle to grave welfare and absentee fathers.

Dad winning Fire Fighter of the Year two times despite working under unfair and humiliating circumstances taught me about trusting and trying to do things God's way, character, hard work, not whining and the greatness of America. Dad progressed from laborer to Doctor of Theology. Dad eventually won the respect of white racist firefighters who hated him when he first arrived at Engine 6.

4063819020?profile=originalOur family's move out of Baltimore City to a black suburban community meant I would be bused to newly integrated Brooklyn Park Jr, Sr High School in Linthicum, Maryland. I still remember that first day when our two school buses with black students from neighboring Pumphery arrived. With the fear of the seventh grade, an inherited stutter and the sea of 1400 white faces, I was terrified.

My white art teacher, Mr Gomer, recognized my art talents which ultimately lead to scholarships from several white politicians, opportunities from white businessmen and a successful career as a graphic designer; advertising agencies and a major market TV station.

Drafted in the U.S. Army for two years, I learned that good and bad people come in all colors. Sharing the same skin color does not make someone your friend or a brother.

My gift of seeing beyond an invisible wall of race to see people as individuals rather than monolithic members of a race has been a source of great criticism all of my life.

Thus, when Obama came out as a presidential candidate, I logically listened to his vision for our great nation. When Obama told Joe the Plumber that he wanted to spread the wealth around, I knew his vision was wrong for my country. I passionately campaigned against him.

Apparently, I missed the point of 96% of black voters. Obama should have my support because we are both black. His agenda is irrelevant.

Obama is simply another Democrat pushing the same insulting bigotry of lowered expectations, class envy and cradle to grave government entitlements which have devastated the black community for decades. I joined the Tea Party because Obama's implementation of his extreme liberal socialist/progressive agenda; his vowed fundamental transformation of America must be stopped.

I have traveled on 12 national bus tours, participating in over 400 tea party rallies. The extraordinary people I met are the salt of the earth. A white Texas couple proudly introduced me to two black babies they adopted from Africa. A terminally ill white fan in Michigan wanted to meet me before she died.

Democrat's and mainstream media branding the Tea Party racist is the height of racism, irresponsibility and evil. These patriotic Americans are simply saying no to the left's hostile takeover of their country.

I became a born-gain Christian in my twenties. I grew weary of my meaningless life of drugs, sex and partying. I asked God to help and He did. My faith keeps me strong, confident and focused in my quest to restore my beloved America to it's former exceptional glory.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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Obama's Race-Baiting Harms Black Youths

4063813566?profile=originalIn his New Yorker magazine interview, Obama claimed the following as a contributing factor for his declining poll numbers , “There’s no doubt that there’s some folks who just really dislike me because they don’t like the idea of a black president.”

While it is easy to simply add race-baiting to Obama's growing list of character flaws, I see a much deeper consequence to Obama using his skin color for political cover.

Black youths. It is extremely irresponsible for the most powerful black man in the world to tell black youths that a significant portion of white America will always seek their demise due to their skin color. As my late mom would say, such is a lie from the pits of hell.

The vast majority of Americans are fair-minded, decent and extremely generous, striving for a post racial nation. Oprah along with countless black actors, recording artists, athletes and so on are ga-zillioniares due to the support of white America. For crying out loud, white America put Obama in the White House and even awarded him an undeserved second term.

For years, black rappers have made their fortunes claiming that America is eternally racist; birthing songs like “Cop Killer”. When the black president of the United States furthers the same hate-inspiring narrative, Houston we have a serious, serious problem.

The Administration and mainstream media have irresponsibly used Obama's skin color as a nuclear weapon to nuke opposition to his socialist/progressive agenda. But, at what cost to the hearts and minds of black youths?

What about the growing black flash mob attacks? What about the growing incidents of the knockout game and polar bear hunting (black youths attacking innocent whites)?

Realizing the obvious racially polarizing and possible violent repercussions, one would assume the last thing the first black president would do is accuse white America's racism as the reason for his tanking poll numbers.

But then, what can you expect from a Democrat and liberal media crafted “paper messiah” rather than a true character driven leader.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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Defeat Franken: One Less Obama Henchman

4063805509?profile=originalMany are outraged that Obama would nominate a cop killer advocate to head the DOJ Civil Rights Division. When will people realize that Obama is a lawless Chicago thug politician who surrounds himself with henchmen?

One such Obama henchman that we have a golden opportunity to defeat is Senator Al Franken. Franken's numbers are tanking. Only 39% of Minnesota voters have a favorable opinion of Al Franken.

While Obama deceitfully gives pious speeches about bipartisanship and civility, his henchman says things like this, “Republicans are shameless d**ks. No, that's not fair. Republican politicians are shameless d**ks.” Al Franken: The Truth (With Jokes) p. 58

Franken has become notorious on Capital Hill for numerous over-the-top angry outbursts against Republican Senators and staffers; behavior unbecoming of a U.S. Senator. Minnesota voters deserve much, much better than Franken.

Loyal henchman Al Franken rubber-stamps Obama's every lawless decree. He voted for higher taxes, higher deficits and Obama's stimulus. Franken urged his boss to militarily intervene in Syria without seeking congressional authorization.

Not only did henchman Franken help write the tyrannical Obamacare, he cast the deciding vote and boldly parroted Obama's infamous lie, “If you like your health care plan and doctor, you can keep them.”

Franken wrote a letter to fellow Obama hench-persons at the IRS instructing them to harass conservative groups. Have you ever heard of such arrogant unethical behavior by a U.S. Senator? Are we dealing with a presidential Administration or a crime family?

Elected to the U.S. Senate under suspicious circumstances, Franken has been a tool of radical liberal special interest groups, rather than pursuing the best interest of the people of Minnesota.

Franken is so radical, he received a zero percent rating from numerous groups that include Citizens Against Government Waste, National Association of Manufacturers, Campaign for Working Families, Concerned Women for America, American Library Association, Sportsman and Animal Owners Voting Alliance and the American Conservative Union.

Franken is hellbent on protecting his boss' signature power grab, Obamacare, which is wrecking havoc in the lives of millions of Americans. Removing the vulnerable Al Franken from the U.S. Senate is a powerful step towards repealing Obamacare.

As Obama reenforces his ranks with new henchmen like his disgusting DOJ nominee, it is crucial that we exploit every opportunity to weaken Obama's ability to lawlessly bully us into submission. In 2014 we need to make it a national priority to defeat Al Franken; one less henchman for Obama.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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Will King Obama Throw Nuns into the Lion's Den?

4063803084?profile=originalFor 175 years the nuns of Little Sisters of the Poor have been ministering to the elderly, poor and dying. Under decree mandated in Obamacare, the Little Sisters are ordered to bow down in worship to King Obama's golden idol, abortion. Non compliance threatens to be the death of their extraordinary ministry.

We are witnessing a modern day version of King Darius ordering that Daniel be thrown into the lion's den for refusing to deny his faith. Either the Little Sisters of the Poor ministry submit to King Obama's decree or die; metaphorically thrown into the lion's den.

Displaying deceit characteristic of our Liar-in-Chief, Obama's DOJ have offered the Little Sisters a serpent disguised as an olive branch. The DOJ told the Little Sisters that if they would simply sign a document condoning abortion services for their employees an exemption from the mandate would be granted.

The wise Little Sisters refused to sign what they perceived to be a “permission slip” for abortion services; a back door scheme by the DOJ to get the Little Sisters to betray their religious faith.

Like Daniel in his day, the Little Sisters remain faithful. Their case has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court.

It is profoundly evil to persecute a Christian ministry that has been ministering to the needy for 175 years. Surely, the DOJ has to know that legally bludgeoning the Little Sisters of the Poor into submission will be a PR nightmare for the Obama Administration.

So why is Obama's DOJ hellbent on forcing the Little Sisters to betray their commitment to God? The answer is our country is under siege in the process of a tyrannical hostile takeover.

The Obama Administration has transformed governmental agencies into his iron-fist enforcers. Their laser focused mission is to assist in the full implementation of the liberal socialist/progressive agenda; Obama's vowed fundamental transformation of America.

Like every hostile takeover by a regime, opposition is dealt with swiftly and severely. Everyone must be politically beaten into silence and submission; even the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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2014: The Rebirth of the Tea Party

4063798905?profile=originalIt is not looking good for the Tea Party and our efforts to restore America in 2014. The Obama Administration, mainstream media, major liberal advocacy groups and the GOP establishment have launched an extremely well-funded war against us.

So, how do we compete?

Answer: We do what we did in 2010. The Bible says one will put a thousand to flight, but two will put 10,000 to flight. (Deut. 32:30) In other words, when we are united our power and effectiveness increases exponentially. The 2010 Republican sweep of the elections driven by the Tea Party confirms this truth.

Without mainstream media support, We The People used the resources at our disposal (internet, talk radio, social networks and a single minded purpose) to spread the word which inspired 1.7 million patriots to show up for a rally in DC. Incredible. Absolutely amazing!

Well patriots, it is time for us to work together again. In a single-minded effort, We The People must unite as an army fighting side-by-side determined to repeal Obamacare.

Obama said repealing Obamacare ain't happenin' on his watch. The GOP and many political pundits agree.

Meanwhile, Obamacare is wreaking havoc on America. I refuse to believe that the American people will sheepishly allow this evil and destructive behemoth, pushed on us via Obama lies and dirty political tricks, to stand.

Patriots, 2014 has to be our all hands on deck effort; getting as many conservatives as possible elected to the House and Senate; exploiting every opportunity to push back against the full implementation of Obamacare via lawsuits and more.

Also crucially important, we must stand by our Tea Party warriors; Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, Sarah Palin and others. Courageously enduring unimaginable pressures from the GOP and the left, this is not the time to nitpick our generals for being less than perfect. We are at war!

In the early years of the Tea Party, I was blown away by the brilliant minds I encountered at rallies across America while touring on Tea Party Express. Patriots wrote books, conceived strategies, organized, wrote songs and more; all intended to take back America. We need that same intense creativity and energy activated to repeal Obamacare; stopping Obama's vowed insidious fundamental transformation of our great country.

Our unified desire to repeal the monstrous Obamacare must be the catalyst for rejuvenating the early passion, enthusiasm and determination of the Tea Party. This is it folks, 2014 is the year of the battle to end all battles for America as intended by our Founding Fathers.

As for the odds, the traitorous GOP, the left and big money being against us, such has always been the case. The only thing different about the 2014 election is that establishment Republicans are no longer hiding their disdain for the Tea Party. Therefore, if we do what we did in 2010, We The People will defeat them again in 2014.

One last point. From its beginning, I believe the Tea Party was divinely inspired. How else can you explain mega millions of Americans becoming mobilized to act because of one man, Rick Santelli ranting about the size, irresponsibility and tyranny of out-of-control big government. Thus, I believe we have righteousness (the moral high Ground) and God on our side. “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31) This truth gives me peace and my spirit to remain upbeat and confident.

Patriots, your lives have been prepared for such a time as this. The Tea Party is the miracle cure destine to eradicate this evil cancerous tumor known as Obamacare, aggressively eating away at the soul of what it means to be an American. 2014 is the year we heal our land.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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NYT, Hillary & Obama's War on a Mom

4063797243?profile=originalIn a shameless glaring act of hypocrisy to rehabilitate Hillary Clinton’s presidential aspirations, the New York Times published an article doubling down on the Obama Administration’s lie that the attack on our consulate in Benghazi was due to an anti-Islam video.

Meanwhile, the NYT, Hillary and Obama have displayed a “Pat who” attitude towards Pat Smith, the mother of Sean Smith who was killed in the Benghazi attack on Hillary’s watch as Secretary of State.

What makes the attitudes of these superior, arrogant and pompous liberals so hard to stomach is that they falsely portray themselves as champions of women.

In reality, NYT, Hillary and Obama consider American lives acceptable collateral damage in furthering their socialist/progressive agenda; Obama's vowed fundamental transformation of America.

Thus, the Administration stonewalling by refusing to release facts about what led to the death of Pat Smith's son in Benghazi is par for the course – mere collateral damage.

Over a year ago, Hillary looked Pat Smith in the eye and lied to her face. So much for Hillary's commitment to the sisterhood. Obama promised Pat Smith answers regarding her son's death. Pat is still waiting for answers about what happened. But then, what else could you expect from a president recently awarded Liar of the Year?

Yes, liberals like the NYT, Hillary and Obama only give a rat's derriere about liberal women that they can exploit to further their liberal agenda. Cindy Sheehan was a liberal darling until she could no longer further their cause. Then, Sheehan was thrown away on their pile of broken lives and dreams sacrificed for their agenda.

These people, NYT, Hillary and Obama are always railing about their phony bologna made-up GOP War on Women, all the while displaying a callous cold disregard for Pat Smith who has been simply seeking the truth about the greatest loss of her life. Thus, the NYT, Hillary and Obama are guilty of launching a war on a mom, Pat Smith.

Ms Smith, I am confident I speak for millions of Americans. We are deeply sorry for the loss of Sean, your brave son. Our prayers and support are with you. May God bless you and your family.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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Congrats to Phil and America!

4063796393?profile=originalCongratulations America, we did it! Thanks to your passionate push back, A&E networks rescinded its suspension of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson. One thing to take away from the Duck Dynasty controversy is that no one knows enough or can predict the future well enough to be a pessimist.

Conservative intellectuals (smart people) read negative political tea leaves which lead them to conclude that all is lost; Obama and his army of liberal socialist/progressives have all the power. They do everything right to further their agenda while we bumbling conservatives do everything wrong.

I simply can not subscribe to negative predictions of the future. No one knows what tomorrow may bring. Secondly, 60 something years of living has taught me to trust God.

For example, who could have predicted that a scruffy bearded duck hunter would inspire mega-millions of Americans to push back and win a major battle in the war against the tyranny of political correctness? Phil's victory over political correctness zealots reminds me of the scripture that says, “God uses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise.” (1Cor. 1:27) Unquestionably, the arrogant elitist aggressors on the left were blown away by America rallying around Phil.

Another unforeseen gift hidden in the left's feverish overplayed attack on Phil is that it has opened the eyes of millions of Americans to the truth that the left truly have launched a war on religious faith and traditional family values.

Thanks to Phil holding firm to his beliefs, Americans are organizing to push back against the left's assaults on not just religious freedom, but liberty in general. Once passive Americans are joining the fight; signing petitions and more.

In the midst of the left (NAACP, GLAD and NOW) rising up with pitch-forks demanding the head of Phil Robertson for quoting the Bible, I noticed that Kathy Griffin, queen of poking her finger in the eye of Christians will again co-host CNN's New Years Eve coverage. Ms Griffin told Jesus to “S*** it” in her Emmy award acceptance speech.

Unlike the left's hysterical demands that Phil Robertson be fired, I am not suggesting that CNN not employ the services of Ms Griffin. I am merely shining the light of truth, exposing the left's blatant selective outrage and hypocrisy.

Ask yourself folks, would Ms Griffin be ringing in the new year on CNN had her disrespectful comments been directed at Mohammed? I shutter just thinking of the consequences.

So why has the left deemed it OK to dis my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? I ask, WDJD (what did Jesus do) to inspire such hate and disrespect from the left?

Not to stray too far off topic, I just want to express my gratitude and excitement over the much needed shot in the arm that Phil's victory has given the Tea Party movement.

And one last thing. Well meaning folks on our side have been criticizing Phil; his interpretation of scripture and so on. While such observations may or may not be true, there are a plethora of vicious left-wing pundits ripping Phil to threads with exaggerations, distortions and lies.

Displaying manhood and backbone that has become rare in America, Phil courageously took a stand against political correctness for us; our principles and values. Therefore, I will not dare criticize him. I choose to view my Phil Robertson glass half full.

Thanks again brother Phil. You are appreciated and respected more than you will ever know.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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4063795393?profile=originalFor the sake of America, please, please Phil do not surrender. We have seen this scenario played out on countless occasions; the left launching a shock-and-awe gang media assault on someone who dared to publicly challenge political correctness. The target of their wrath is bludgeoned into submission; overwhelmed with daily hit pieces filled with exaggerations, distortions and even lies about the target's original comment and intent.

I am black. In his GQ mag interview, I felt no “evil or racist” intent in Phil Robertson's comments about the blacks he knew in his youth. And yet, Phil's intention is irrelevant to the left. Like sharks smelling blood in the water, they pounced on an opportunity to “trap” Phil; branding him a racist and a hater of homosexuals for simply quoting the Bible.

The left reminds me of the pious, arrogant and elitist Pharisees in the Bible. They hated Jesus for doing good works, miracles and connecting with the people. So, they launched a campaign of word games designed to “trap” Jesus into saying something that would help them to brand Jesus a lawbreaker and blasphemer. The left employs very similar tactics.

These people on the left are despicable. They are not about fairness or truth. They are about furthering their liberal socialist progressive agenda by any means necessary. So if dividing the country along racial lines helps their cause, so be it.

They say the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Thus, it does not take a genius to know how the left's war on Phil Robertson, which is really a war on traditional America, will play out.

Phase one is their tsunami of published hit pieces and media pundits branding Phil Robertson a sexist, racist and homophobic. Phase two is to have the whole bowl of left-wing alphabet soup (NAACP, GLAD and NOW) attack Phil from all sides.

Phase three is Sharpton or Jackson demanding that they “get paid” and the offender kiss their ring. In the case of the Duck Dynasty controversy, master exploiter and extortionist Jesse Jackson has taken the lead, demanding that A&E and Cracker Barrel meet with him.

Whether or not A&E and Cracker Barrel bows down to worship Jackson remains to be seen. My plea to Phil Robertson is that he please, please, please do not surrender. Do not on bended knee kiss Jackson’s ring and beg for forgiveness. It would be a mortal blow to the tremendous example he had set inspiring Americans to push back against the tyranny of political correctness.

In every incident of a slip of the tongue or misinterpreted comment by a conservative or a Republican, the left's political correctness police bludgeons them within inches of their political life. The targeted person humbly surrenders and begs for forgiveness; all of which empowers the left, furthers their agenda and adds another notch on their gun.

To my knowledge, Phil Robertson is the first to push back against political correctness with the support of a vast majority of the American people. Thus, to Brother Phil I offer a few pearls of wisdom. In case of a near death experience, do not go to the light. As told to Luke Sky-walker, “Stay away from the dark side”; and when unjustly accused of being a racist, do not kiss Sharpton or Jesse (where's the camera) Jackson's ring.

Phil, surrender would break our hearts. Good folks across America are praying for you.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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Thanks Duck Dynasty for the Christmas Gift

4063794565?profile=originalDuck Dynasty gave me an unexpected wonderful gift for Christmas; a renewed hope in America. Polling on various social issues confirm that liberals have made significant inroads towards secularizing America into a culture in which anything goes.

The norm on TV is disrespectful kids scolding their parents, cussing, youths sleeping around, the promotion of homosexuality and poking fun at Christians. Traditional principles and values are on the chopping block.

Several months ago, I heard about this cable show, Duck Dynasty, that was kicking American Idol's butt in the ratings on Wednesday nights. Since the recent controversy surrounding the show, I learned that Duck Dynasty is huge; the highest rated show in cable history.

So what does the show's popularity tell me? It tells me that instinctively people are drawn to things wholesome and good; traditional principles and values.

I watched a recently produced family Christmas movie. While it was somewhat enjoyable, a subtext of the movie was the female lead feeling hurt over the male lead's reluctance to ask her to move in with him. Note that marriage was not on her agenda.

Then, I watched my favorites, “It's A Wonderful Life”, “The Wiz of Oz”, “A Christmas Carol” and “The Sound of Music”. There is a reason that millions of people feel their Christmas season is not complete without viewing at least one of these classics. These old movies possess that sappy wholesome intangible something that makes us feel good, safe, warm and happy.

Neither the coarsening of our culture or liberal indoctrination have been able to destroy millions of Duck Dynasty viewer's instinctive attraction to wholesome tradition family values.

So thank you Duck Dynasty. Thank you for letting me know that the battle for the culture of America is not over. Perhaps, Phil Robertson's leadership will inspire more Americans to push-back against the tyranny of political correctness.

I still get a thrill hearing George Bailey say in “It's A Wonderful Life”, “Burt do you know me? My mouths bleedin' Burt! Zuzu's petals! Merry Christmas!”; Judy Garland as Dorothy singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”; the nun singing “Climb Every Mountain” in “The Sound of Music”. Yes, I am just a sappy old fashion Christmas kind of guy.

Thus, I will close quoting Tiny Tim in “A Christmas Carol”, “God bless us everyone.”

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
LloydMarcus.com

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Merry Christmas to My Tea Party Family (+ video)

4063794133?profile=originalRather than asking you to read a long wordy post from me, I will make this as concise as possible. I love you. For the past five years, we have weathered numerous storms together including the Democrat's and mainstream media's deplorable irresponsible on-going campaign to brand you as a bunch of red neck racists.

I have traveled the country on 12 national bus tours; Stop Obama Tour, Tea Party Express and Rebuild American Defeat Obama Tour. On one occasion we held our breath as Ray, our bus driver inched his way up and down steep mountains in the snow because the main road was out. One misstep would have sent our Tea Party Express bus over the cliff.

Another time our bus had to be towed out of a sinkhole. The late Andrew Breitbart was on board when protesters egged our bus. Then, there was the time a coward smashed a full bottle of beer on our bus and ran off.

I have been away from home so much that our greyhound, Sammy, gives me the cold shoulder when I return.

You have spent tons of money traveling to rallies, hotels and meals. You have generously supported conservative candidates. Yes, we have been through a lot together.

Well, the battle for America is not over; miles to go before we sleep.

But for now, please enjoy this music video my wife Mary put together. It is me singing “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”. The images were taken by friends which includes photographer Mary Pearson who traveled with us on most of the tours. The music is produced by Frank Starchak, my dear friend and music producer of 20 years. Enjoy folks: http://bit.ly/1ftZwsp

God Bless, Lloyd

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
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4063790373?profile=originalPleasantly surprised and a bit shocked, I enjoyed religious Christmas Carols played in the elevator of a major hotel. Progressive bullies are relentless in their quest to repeal the celebration of Jesus' birthday, Christmas, declared a federal holiday in 1870 by President Ulysses S. Grant.

Illustrating the effectiveness of the progressive's intimidation, anonymously signs are being stealthily posted in public areas, “It's OK to say, Merry Christmas”.

The progressive's assault on Christmas leads me to MSNBC-TV host, Martin Bashir's degrading and disgusting punishment suggested for Sarah Palin (someone defecate in her mouth). While watching the MSNBC deplorable segment, produced with graphics, in which Bashir exposed his extreme pure hatred of Sarah Palin, a tear appeared in my eye. I thought, “Dear Lord, why must this courageous decent woman suffer such humiliating disrespect?”

And yet, this is what one must endure for daring to tout Christianity and Conservatism in America today. Despite not much push back and even receiving sympathy from fellow progressives in the media, weeks after his disgraceful rant against Palin, Bashir was forced to resign.

Folks, when Bashir suggested that someone defecate in Palin's mouth, it is not a stretch to believe that he would wish a similarly evil fate for all conservatives and the Tea Party.

At every turn the moral and upright traditions, principles and values that we grew up with are under attack, bullied into the shadows. Could you ever imagine a day in America in which saying, “Merry Christmas” would be deemed controversial or offensive?

While a majority of Americans embrace Conservatism, progressives dominate public education, Hollywood, the mainstream media and the bully pulpit of the White House. For decades they have been indoctrinating our kids, chipping away at the values of their parents. Opposition to the progressive agenda is dealt with severely with an iron fist. Intimidated, Americans know their place. Only a few rare souls have the courage to speak-out, challenging the progressive agenda.

In this holiday season along with clinging close to our beloved families and friends, it is crucially important that we send warm Christmas hugs to our hand full of courageous faithful conservative warriors who are standing strong, fighting the good fight to preserve traditional principles and values which we hold dear.

Worthy of special Christmas thanks are Mike Lee and Ted Cruz for leading the charge to repeal Obamacare which is the Grinch threatening to steal the joy of Christmas this year and every American Christmas from now on.

Other champions of Conservatism deserving our thanks this holiday season are Ken Cuccinelli, Steve Lonegan, Sarah Palin, Trey Gowdy and Gov. Scott Walker. I am sure you know of other conservative warriors who should be included.

With the mainstream media acting as Obama's PR firm and establishment Republicans sipping if not drinking the progressive's Kool-Aid, our brave conservative representatives are our only defense against Obama governing as a dictator – America's first Imperial President.

Obama's hits just keep on coming. At his command, over 100 million Americans will lose their health care plans and doctors which Obama, insidiously lying, promised they could keep.

Supplicants are ordered to surrender their most private personal information to an unsecured website which experts deem easily hackable.

Daily, new unlawful and unprecedented power grabs are being exposed hidden in Obamacare. Emperor Obama unlawfully exempts his chosen from burdensome mandates he has forced on the rest of us. By executive order (Imperial Decree), Obama creates new laws and ignores the Constitution at will; repealing more and more of our freedoms.

While Obama's blatant unlawful behavior and impeachable offenses are plain for the world to see, with a weak-kneed congress unwilling to push back, Obama might as well be king.

Despite his polling plummeting to the 30s, losing the Millennials and 52% of Americans saying Obama is not honest and trustworthy, displaying remarkable arrogance, Obama remains relentlessly steadfast in his quest to ram Obamacare down our throats; fundamentally transforming America.

This is why we so desperately need and appreciate our faithful remnant of conservative warriors. As God promised to bless the faithful remnant of Israel, I believe our faithful remnant will also be blessed; good triumphs over evil.

My favorite Christmas special from my childhood is “Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol”. I found it on Youtube and enjoyed it.

As you enjoy tasty delights, opening gifts and pondering the reason for the season with family and friends, please remember with warm thanks, appreciation and support our faithful remnant of conservative warriors. We are in a war for the soul of America. On my grown up Christmas list is for God to strengthen and keep our faithful remnant of conservative warriors who are courageously fighting on the front line for us.

Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year!

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
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Mr. Cruz Goes To Washington

4063778815?profile=originalFrom what I recall of my childhood, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s civil rights movement was not universally embraced in the black community. Some blacks were frightened by his actions and angry at the “crazy” colored man for stirring up trouble. “He is making things worse for Negros!” MLK became an American icon.

In 1977, world renowned architect Phillip Johnson was approached by Rev. Robert Schuller with his “crazy” impossible dream. “So, you want to build a glass cathedral in earthquake country without obstructed views to the front and you have no money?” Rev. Schuller replied, “Yes.” The Crystal Cathedral is world renowned as the largest glass building in the world.

Considering that slavery was the norm, founding father Thomas Jefferson calling slavery a “moral depravity” and the greatest threat to the survival of our new nation was a “crazy” thing to say.

Talk about history repeating itself, attempts were made to seduce Jefferson with “fixes” for slavery. If slavery could be made kinder and gentler, that would nullify the need to repeal it. Jefferson did not fall for their trap. He demanded total repeal. The Obama Administration is attempting to bamboozle Republicans with “fixes” for Obamacare. Like Jefferson standing firm on repealing slavery, Sen. Cruz has stood firm on the total repeal of Obamacare.

It was pretty “crazy” for Gen. George Washington and his rag-tag Continental Army to resist the mighty British. In the winter snow at Valley Forge, Washington and his troops had no heat, not enough food, medicine or doctors; 2,500 troops died from the severe conditions and another 2,500 went home. Only 6,000 cold starving soldiers stayed to fight.

Though suffering many defeats and retreats, Washington and his men ultimately won America's war for independence.

Every great idea and movement began with a visionary leader besieged by naysayers accusing them of being crazy, stupid or arrogant; annoyed at them for even trying. “Who do you think you are?”

As do eagles, great leaders typically fly alone.

Freshman Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz is an eagle.

Sen. Cruz along with Sen. Mike Lee tried to warn Americans about the horrors awaiting them as a result of Obama's infamous lie which says you can keep your health care plan and doctor. Cruz also tried to sound the alarm regarding the catastrophic job-killing aspects of Obamacare.

Sen. Cruz lead the charge to defund, delay and ultimately repeal Obamacare. As are all great leaders, Cruz was vilified; called crazy, stupid, a domestic terrorist and worse.

Contributing to both political party's and the media's hatred for Sen. Cruz are his values which are in line with the Tea Party; God, family, country and fiscal responsibility. How in the world do liberals get away with equating wholesome traditional American standards with extremism? And yet, such is the war in which we find ourselves.

Sen. Cruz's values are in his heart. The apple did not fall far from the tree. At a Tea Party rally in Texas, I had the pleasure of chatting with Ted's dad, Rafael Cruz. In a nutshell, the Cruzs are real deal conservatives. The senior Mr. Cruz shared his inspirational tale of coming to America with such passion, gratitude and genuine love for America that it brought tears to my eyes.

A “Wanted Politically Dead or Alive” bounty is out on Cruz's head for daring to go against the establishment. Like Don Michael Corleone told his brother Fredo to never go against the family before having him murdered, freshman Sen. Cruz was expected to know never go against the Washington DC establishment. Republicans, Democrats and the media would love to see Sen. Cruz politically sleeping with the fishes.

In our CYA (cover your a**) political culture, politicians willing to take the heat and do what is best for the American people are extremely rare and deserve our utmost respect and loyalty. Sen. Cruz has proven himself to be such a man.

As we approach Thanksgiving, I wish to thank God for our precious hand full of true patriot politicians – men and women of character and honor who love their country and are willing to take the arrows and suffer humiliation to preserve and restore our lost freedoms, liberty and culture; serving as courageous advocates for We The People.

Five million devastated Americans have lost their health care plans. At least 129 million more are expected to be unable to keep their health care plan due to Obamacare; confirming that Sen. Cruz's leadership efforts to stop the insanity was right.

Thank you Sen. Cruz. Thank you very, very much. We The People are extremely grateful and truly appreciate you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
Conservative Campaign Committee
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C'mon Folks, Let's Give it Up for Ted Cruz!

4063777549?profile=originalDear Patriots. Sen Ted Cruz went to bat for us, putting it all on the line, to defund Obamacare. With 5 million thus far and the number expected to grow to 129 million Americans losing their health care plan, Cruz's effort was a remarkable display of courageous leadership.

We at Conservative Campaign Committee have created a wonderful “Thank You Ted Cruz” television ad. With only a hand full of politicians willing to take the heat for serving as the voice of We The People, it is crucial that we express our appreciation, respect and loyal support.

As you eat turkey (Mary and I have discovered tur-duc-ken) with your families over the holidays, please help us place our “Thank You Ted Cruz” ad on TV across America.

Here are our media buys thus far; NFL Football, including the pre-game and post-game shows and on all 3 networks that will broadcast Thanksgiving Football (CBS, FOX, NBC). But we need more.

Please view our wonderful ad: http://bit.ly/1fj8Cv0

Happy Thanksgiving and May God Bless Us, Every One!

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
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The Two O's Betrayal of White America.

4063777453?profile=originalWhile black celebrities such as Oprah continue to claim that Obama is opposed and disrespected because he is black, the truth is the polar opposite. Because Obama is black, he enjoys unprecedented imperialistic power and respect. Obama ignores the Constitution, changes and refuses to enforce laws at will.

Despite impeachable offenses, white America does not have the stomach to impeach the first “African-American” president. Consequently, Obama's lies and deceptions continue to devastate the lives of millions of Americans without serious push back.

A courageous black woman, Rosa Parks, played a major role in launching the civil rights movement by refusing to take a seat in back of the bus. Ironically, our first black president has forced the Constitution, the law, freedom and liberty to the back of the bus.

How are millions of white Americans responding to being called racist by black celebs (Oprah, Samuel L. Jackson, Morgan Freeman and others) who have become multimillionaires as a result of white patronage? These black celebs are absurdly using a refusal to rubber stamp Obama's liberal socialist/progressive agenda as evidence of racism against a black president.

And yet, a majority of white Americans give their black accusers a pass; probably for the same reason they voted for and have given Obama a pass. White guilt.

Not only is racism from blacks tolerated, liberals appear to believe at least a minimal amount of resentment against whites is required for a black not to be an “Uncle Tom”. As a black conservative, I have been much criticized by white liberals for my lack of anger and resentment against white America.

Oprah playing the race card is surprising and disappointing. Oprah's rise to American goddess status was built upon her ability to transcend race. The vast majority of her loyal fans are white. Why would Oprah boldly without hesitation dis white America?

At first, I thought Oprah and other black celebs brain-dead approval of Obama was all about skin-color. I was wrong. Black celebs who are typically liberal vilify black conservative Republicans.

While racial loyalty does come into play, first and foremost, Oprah is a liberal. Obama champions Oprah and her Hollywood buddy's liberal agenda. Like a religious fanatic willing to sacrifice everything for their faith, zealot Oprah is willing to sacrifice the good faith she has built with mega millions of whites over the years to further her religion of Liberalism. Barack Obama, the president protected by his black iron-man suit, is the perfect vehicle to implement Oprah's dream agenda.

In 2008, millions of excited well-intentioned white Americans rushed to vote for the first African-American presidential nominee. They naively assumed a black president would be the ultimate apology for slavery and America could never be called a racist nation again. They were wrong. The Obama Administration has polarized America dramatically; exploiting race whenever it serves its purpose.

Millions of white Americans have been voting for Oprah with their TV remotes for decades. If America is racist, how is it possible that a thumbs up from a black woman could equal a New York Times best seller and millions of dollars generated for an author?

Oprah and Obama were granted a golden opportunity to strongly influence the healing of America's racial divide. Oprah and Obama betrayed white America. Both chose to embrace the dark side, sacrificing national race relations on the alter as a burnt offering in worship of Liberalism and the furtherance of its agenda.

In the mind of Oprah and her fellow liberals, furthering the liberal agenda trumps common sense and the best interest of the American people.

Bottom line, liberals believe they are much smarted than us and better equipped to manage every aspect of our lives. This would explain liberal mayor Bloomberg's obsession with mandating food restrictions.

If we would simply surrender total management of our lives over to liberals, they will transform America into a utopia.

Achieving liberal Nirvana trumps everything. Thus, the reason why Oprah and Obama have thrown their loyal white American fans and voters under the bus.

Rather than these two gifted Americans using their charisma, power and influence to bridge the gap, they continue to further the great racial divide.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American
Chairman:
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A Bill of Responsibilities

I have many friends, family, and acquaintances whom I respect very much but simply do not comprehend the decline of the United States from a self-governing representative democracy of citizens into a non-free society of subjects under the rule of a central government.  The process by which we've arrived here has been slow - the trends can be observed over the last century.  Today we can see these trends and their accelerating death spiral.  We the people need to make a course correction soon.  To paraphrase a recent president: we really do have a rendezvous with destiny. We either preserve self government or we sentence our children and the generations that follow to a thousand years of oppression by people who want to rule over us.  We, the remaining vestige of a free society, have a responsibility to act.

The Declaration of Independence asserted the basic premise of self-government: that we all have unalienable rights and we delegate the task of protecting these rights to the government.  The Founding Fathers described the tyrannical rule and oppressive acts of the monarchy under which they were oppressed.  Our first attempt at forming a federated union of states - the Articles of Confederation - lasted about a dozen years before the evidence indicated it was simply too weak to be effective.  They knew they didn't want tyranny - that's what the Revolutionary War was about.  By 1787 they knew they didn't want anarchy - that's what the Articles of Confederation gave them.  The challenge in finding the sweet spot of self-government between tyranny and anarchy was the goal of the Constitutional Convention.
The Founding Fathers understood human nature better than most people today: prosperity and power tend to breed tyrants.  They knew the sweet spot they wanted required people of ethical character to pursue shared goals in an environment of transparency, with checks and balances on authority.   How to avoid the progression from a federation of sovereign states into a central authority controlling those states was the subject of much debate, the arguments of that debate documented in both the Federalist papers and the Anti-Federalist papers.  What resulted was a core organization structure that distributed power both horizontally at each level and vertically throughout the government.  This structure, while effective, was still insufficient for protecting the people against collusion and the progressive consolidation of power toward the central national bodies.  The defined roles and responsibilities within the organization structure and the process for amending the Constitution represented their best effort for keeping the balance of power in check.

The States were keenly aware of the risks and opposition to the new Constitution was strong.  There needed to be clarification and protection of individual rights.   The Bill of Rights represents the shared goals between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists; it asserted individual rights, clarified intended limitations of centralized power, pushed unspecified powers downward, and ultimately enabled ratification of the U.S. Constitution.  It was in this fashion that the fledgling country with its exceptional form of government made a course correction away from anarchy toward that sweet spot of good governance.
The evidence today suggests we may have missed our target.  Ratification of the U.S. Constitution happened 226 years ago, along with the Bill of Rights.  Since then, an additional 17 amendments have been added (well, 15 if you ignore Prohibition #18 and its repeal #21).  However, between the House and the Senate, new amendments have been proposed on average nearly once per week (11,539 through January 2013) for each of those 226 years.  Today, the trend in Washington is nearly three constitutional amendments per week[ref 1].  It appears that rational minds usually prevail and most of those proposed amendments never make it to the evening news. 

However, they don't really have to amend the Constitution if there are other ways to implement laws.  Over the last 75 years or so the number of federal laws and the number of federal regulations have exploded.  Federal Laws, known as United States Code, consume 51 titles spanning on the order of 200,000 pages. It's so big and convoluted that nobody knows how many federal crimes exist (Estimates are in the neighborhood of 4000-5000).  It doesn't stop there, however, because we've alsi introduced all sorts of Federal rules and regulations - permanent administrative laws - aren't even included in U. S. Code.  The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) started in 1936 at 11 pages.  Today it is over 163,000 pages and divided into over 200 books.  U.S. Code and  CFR rulebooks grow monotonically.  Our situation is so convoluted that every so-called free citizen is most likely a criminal in the eyes of our federal government.  Is this really the government by the people and for the people that was envisioned? No, not even close.
What happened?
The fears and concerns of the Anti-Federalists are coming true. The growth of prosperity and power of the United States over the first century enabled the rise over the most recent century to domination by people who call themselves "progressive" but are in fact statists. Statism is a belief system that the State (i.e. the government) should control social and economic policies.  Statism is the opposite of anarchism.   The implementation details result in different labels:  communism, fascism, Naziism, socialism, or a welfare state.  In all cases there is a basic need for government to be granted or to otherwise assume unlimited power. The differences among statist systems are only a matter of time and degree; the principle is the same. Under statism, the government is a legalized criminal that holds the power to use physical force in any manner and for any purpose it pleases against legally disarmed and defenseless victims.  This is the path we are on today in the United States.
Prosperity and power tend to breed tyrants.  Today we are living in a post-constitutional environment where statists have constructed an all-powerful centralized federal government conducting endless experiments in the pursuit of an undefined socialist utopia that cannot exist without the complete destruction of self-government and individual liberties.  The spin doctors and naive believers in utopia call it compassionate progressivism, but the Framers of the Constitution called it despotism.  The United States is, to be direct, in a death spiral toward a tyranny.  As well-intentioned as some people might be, the unintended consequence is a federal Leviathan that can only produce an increasingly dystopian future.
What can we do?
If the statists have leveraged the gaps in the Constitution, we should consider closing those gaps.  Mark Levin's recent book 'The Liberty Amendments" offers a difficult but reasonable path out of the hole we've been digging.  He observes that Article V of the U.S. Constitution allows a convention to amend the Constitution to be called by two thirds or more of the States themselves.  Those proposed amendments are then ratified in the usual manner via by at least three fourths of the State legislatures.  As Levin points out, the Constitution gives the States significant authority to re-balance the constitutional structure for the purpose of restoring the principles of a limited federal government.  This idea was, by the way, first proposed four days into the 1787 Constitutional Convention by Edmund Randolph, governor of Virginia and found its way into Article V after 4 months of discussion.  Both James Madison and Alexander Hamilton described why this provision is important and appropriate in Federalist 43 and Federalist 85, respectively.
I propose renaming Mark Levin's list of eleven proposed amendments The Bill of Responsibilities, as a follow-on  to the Bill of Rights.  I place them here, I believe unaltered, to propagate and advocate Levin's proposed use of Article V to reorient the trajectory of the United States back toward the balanced sweet spot between anarchy and tyranny.

  A Bill of Responsibilities
Mark Levin's Proposed Liberty Amendments
 1 An Amendment to Establish Term Limits for Members of Congress

SECTION 1: No person my serve more than twelve years as a member of Congress, whether such service is exclusively in the House or the Senate or combined in both Houses.

SECTION 2: Upon ratification of this Article, any incumbent member of Congress whose term exceeds the twelve-year limit shall complete the current term, but thereafter shall be ineligible for further service as a member of Congress.
 2 An Amendment to Restore the Senate

SECTION 1: The Seventeenth Amendment is hereby repealed.  All Senators shall be chosen by their state legislatures as prescribed by Article I.

SECTION 2: This amendment shall not be so construed as to affect the term of any Senator chosen before it becomes valid as part of the Constitution.

SECTION 3: When vacancies occur in the representation of any State in the Senate for more than ninety days the governor of the State shall appoint an individual to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term.
 3  An Amendment to Establish Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices and Super-Majority Legislative Override

SECTION 1: No person may serve as Chief Justice or Associate Justice of the Supreme Court for more than a combined total of twelve years.

SECTION 2: Immediately upon ratification of this Amendment, Congress will organize the justices of the Supreme Court as equally as possible into three classes, with the justices assigned to each class in reverse seniority order, with the most senior justices in the  earliest classes.  the terms of office for the justices in the First Class will expire at the end of the fourth Year following the ratification of this Amendment, the terms for the justices of the Second Class will expire at the end of the eighth Year, and of the Third Class at the end of the twelfth Year, so that one third of the justices may be chosen every fourth Year.

SECTION 3: When a vacancy occurs in the Supreme Court, the President shall nominate a new justice who, with the approval of a majority of the Senate, shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term.  Justices who fill a vacancy for longer than half of an unexpired term may not be renominated to a full term.

SECTION 4: Upon three-fifths vote of the House of Representatives and the Senate, Congress may override a majority opinion rendered by the Supreme Court.

SECTION 5: The Congressional override under Section 4 is not subject to a Presidential veto and shall not be the subject of litigation or review in any Federal or State court.

SECTION 6: Upon three-fifths vote of the several state legislatures, the States may override a majority opinion rendered by the Supreme Court.

SECTION 7: The States' override under Section 6 shall not be the subject of litigation or review in any Federal or State court, or oversight or interference by Congress or the President.

SECTION 8: Congressional or State override authority under Sections 4 or 6 must be executed no later that twenty-four months from the data of the Supreme Court rendering its majority opinion, after which date Congress and the States are prohibited from executing the override.
 4An Amendment to  Limit Federal Spending 

SECTION 1: Congress shall adopt a preliminary fiscal budget no later than the first Monday in May for the following fiscal year, and submit a budget to the President for consideration.

SECTION 2: Shall congress fail to adopt a final fiscal year budget prior to the start of each fiscal year, which shall commence on October 1 of each year, and shall the president fail to sign said budget into law, an automatic, across-the-board, 5 percent reduction in expenditures from the prior year's fiscal budget shall be imposed for the fiscal year in which a budget has not been adopted.

SECTION 3: Total outlays for the federal government for any fiscal year shall not exceed 17.5 percent of the Nation's gross domestic product for the previous calendar year.

SECTION 5: Total receipts shall include all receipts of the United States Government but shall not include those derived from borrowing.  Total outlays shall include all outlays of the United States Government except those for repayment of debt principal.

SECTION 6: Congress may provide for a one-year suspension of one or more of the preceding sections in this Article by a three-fifths vote of both Houses of Congress, provided the vote is conducted by roll call and sets fort the specific excess of outlays over receipts or outlays over 17.5 percent of the Nation's gross domestic product.

SECTION 7: The limit on the debt of the United States held by the public shall not be increased unless three fifths of both Houses shall provide for such an increase by roll call vote.

SECTION 8: This Amendment shall take effect in the fourth fiscal year after its ratification.
 5 An Amendment to Limit Federal Taxation

SECTION 1: Congress shall not collect more than 15 percent of a person's annual income, from whatever source derived.  "Person" shall include natural and legal persons.

SECTION 2: The deadline for filing federal income tax returns shall be the day before the day set for elections to federal office.

SECTION 3: Congress shall not collect tax on a decedent's estate.

SECTION 4: Congress shall not institute a value-added tax or a national sales tax or any other tax in kind or form.

SECTION 5: This Amendment shall take effect in the fourth fiscal year after its ratification.
 6 An Amendment to Limit the Federal Bureaucracy

SECTION 1: All federal departments and agencies shall expire if said departments and agencies are not individually reauthorized in stand-alone reauthorization bills every three years by a majority vote of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

SECTION 2: All Executive Branch regulations exceeding an economic burden of $100 million, as determined jointly by the Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office, shall be submitted to a permanent Joint Committee of Congress, hereafter the Congressional Delegation Oversight Committee, for review and approval prior to their implementation.

SECTION 3: The Committee shall consist of seven members of the House of Representatives, four chosen by the Speaker and three chosen by the Minority Leader; and seven members of the Senate, four chosen by the Majority Leader and three chosen by the Minority Leader.  No member shall serve on the Committee beyond a single three-year term.

SECTION 4: The Committee shall vote no later than six months from the date of the submission of the regulation to the Committee.  The Committee shall make no changes to the regulation, either approving it or disapproving the regulation by majority vote as submitted.

SECTION 5: If the Committee does not act within six months from the date of the submission of the regulation to the Committee, the regulation shall be considered disapproved and must not be implemented by the Executive Branch.
 7 An Amendment to Promote Free Enterprise

SECTION 1: Congress's power to regulate Commerce is not a plenary grant of power to the federal government to regulate and control economic activity but a specific grant of power limited to preventing states from impeding commerce and trade between and among the several States.

SECTION 2: Congress's power to regulate Commerce doe not extend to activity within a state, whether or not it affects interstate commerce; nor does it extend to compelling an individual or entity to participate in commerce or trade.
 8 An Amendment to Protect Private Property

SECTION 1: When any governmental entity acts not to secure a private property right against actions that injure property owners, but to take property for public use from a property owner by actual seizure or through regulation, which taking results in a market value reduction of the property, interference with the use of the property, or a financial; loss to the property owner exceeding $10,000, the government shall compensate fully said property owner for such losses.
 9 An Amendment to Grant the States Authority to Directly Amend the Constitution

SECTION 1: The State Legislatures, whenever two-thirds shall deem it necessary, may adopt Amendments to the Constitution.

SECTION 2: Each State Legislature adopting said Amendments must adopt Amendments identical in subject and wording to the other State Legislatures.

SECTION 3: A six-year time limit is placed on the adoption of an Amendment, starting from the date said Amendment is adopted by the first State Legislature.  Each State Legislature adopting said Amendment shall provide an exact copy of the adopted Amendment, along with an affidavit signed and dated by the Speaker of the State Legislature, to the Archivist of the United States within fifteen calendar days of its adoption.

SECTION 4:Upon adoption of the Amendment, a State Legislature may not rescind the Amendment or modify it during its six-year period in which the Amendment is under consideration by the several States' Legislatures.
 10 An Amendment to Grant the States Authority to Check Congress

 SECTION 1: There shall be a minimum of thirty days between the engrossing of a bill or resolution, including amendments, and its final passage by both Houses of Congress.  During the engrossment period, the bill or resolution shall be placed o the public record, and there shall be no changes to the final bill or resolution.

SECTION 2: SECTION 1 may be overridden by two-thirds vote of the members of each Hose of Congress.

SECTION 3: Upon three-fifths vote of the state legislatures, the States may override a federal statute.

SECTION 4: Upon three-fifths vote of the state legislatures, the States may override Executive Branch regulations exceeding an economic burden of $100 million after said regulations have been finally approved by the Congressional Delegation Oversight Committee [See #6].

SECTION 5: The States' override shall not be the subject of litigation or review in any Federal or State court, or oversight or interference by Congress or the President.

SECTION 6: The States' override  authority must be exercised no later than twenty-four months from the date the President has signed the statute into law, or the Congressional Delegation Oversight Committee has approved the final regulation, after which the States are prohibited from exercising the override.
 11An Amendment to Protect the Vote

 SECTION 1: Citizens in every state, territory, and the District of Columbia shall produce valid photographic identification documents demonstrating evidence of their citizenship, issued by the state government for the state in which the voter resides, as a prerequisite for registering to vote and voting in any primary or general election for President, Vice President, and members of Congress.

SECTION 2: Provisions shall be made by the State legislatures to provide such citizen-designated photographic identification documents at no cost to individuals unable to afford fees associated with acquiring such documents.

SECTION 3: Early voting in any general election for President, Vice President, and members of Congress shall not be held in excess of thirty calendar days prior to the national day of election except for active duty military personnel, for whom early voting  shall not commence more than forty-five calendar days prior to the national day of election.

SECTION 4: Where registration and/or voting is not in person but by mail, citizens must submit an approved citizen-designated photo identification  and other reliable information to state election officials to register to vote and request ballots for voting, no later than forty-five calendar days before the primary or general elections for President, Vice-President, or members of Congress.  Registration forms and ballots must be returned and signed by the voter and must either be mailed or hand-delivered by the voter to state election officials.  If delivered by a third party, the voter must provide written authorization for the person making the delivery and the third party must sign a statement certifying that he did not unduly influence the voter's decisions.

SECTION 5: Electronic or other technology-based voting system, for purposes of registering and voting in national elections, are proscribed unless a reliable identification and secure voting regimen is established by the state legislature.
The sweet spot of good governance reflects good decision-making.  The sweet spot between tyranny and anarchy is a balancing act focused on making the best possible decisions with incomplete knowledge.  We must balance the needs of the many with the needs of the few; we must balance the needs of today with the needs of the future; we must balance our right to pursue happiness with the responsibility to avoid undue hardship on the rights of others in their pursuits. 
James Madison observed in Federalist 51 that humans are not angels, so the "the great difficulty [in framing a government] lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself".  The Framers of the Constitution rejected tyranny, then tried and subsequently rejected anarchy.  With the U.S. Constitution they aimed for that sweet spot between the two extremes. The result so far has been fantastic, but the task is incomplete. 
Perfect is the enemy of good.  Utopias - whether they are of the collectivist  flavor like Karl Marx's communism or the individualist flavor like Ayn Rand's objectivism cannot exist because they are mutually exclusive of each other.  What appears to be true is that when society tries to push too far toward either vision of idealized society, the law of unintended consequences takes over and the system collapses into the dystopias of tyranny and anarchy.  Whereas neither extreme of utopia can be achieved, both extremes of dystopia can (and do) coexist.   The correct course of action is somewhere in the middle.  The grand challenge of American Exceptionalism is to find that sweet spot and avoid irreversible collapse into dystopia or decline, as every other world power has experienced throughout history.

People on average tend to be experience-rich but theory-poor and relatively short-sighted.  From my student perch, the last 226 years of evidence suggests the Framers  of our Constitution on both the Federalist and the Anti-Federalist side were  exceptions to the average.   I believe that Mark Levin may be cut from a similar cloth as were the Framers, and has offered us all a path to renewing constitutional republicanism for another century or two. It is our right, and our duty as self-governed people to have this dialogue and, as deemed necessary, steer this ship of State back toward safer waters.
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4063731549?profile=originalEd Asner's explanation for Hollywood's silence regarding Obama attacking Syria epitomizes the absurdity and danger of political correctness and identity politics. Ironically, Hollywood progressives find themselves slaves of their own emotion driven brain-dead loon-icy. Hollywood along with Democrats and the mainstream media have declared all opposition or criticism of Obama racist. “A lot of people don't want to feel anti-black by being opposed to Obama,”said Asner.

Excuse me! They don't want to “feel”? Dear Lord, while we adults are discussing national security, Democrats (Hollywood Progressives) are still obsessed with feelings and protecting the first liberal black president. This is why it is crucial that voters send “adults” to DC who will put the best interest of America, first!

Democrats, Hollywood and the mainstream media's super sensitivity to racism and sexism only applies to liberal Democrat blacks and women. Thus, a Hillary Clinton presidency would, in essence, be the third term of Obama; furthering his “fundamental transformation” of America, implementing their liberal socialist/progressive agenda.

Anyone opposing or criticizing the first “woman” president would be politically shackled, placed in stocks and humiliated in the public square for sexism. Suckered again by allowing their political enemies to set the rules of engagement, wimpy weak-kneed Republicans will surrender and give Hillary everything she wants; complicit in ignoring the Constitution and the best interest of We The People.

In glaring contradiction of their well-crafted image as defenders of blacks and women, Democrats have a history of take-no-prisoner assaults on black conservatives. Democrats seek not merely to stop them, but their total destruction, insuring that their uppity black derrieres never dare challenge the liberal's agenda again.

The term “high tech lynching” was birthed out of the over-the-top vitriolic media circus created by Democrat and liberal media efforts to block black conservative Clarence Thomas from becoming a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

A liberal radio host called the first black Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice an Aunt Jemima; claiming that blacks only have subservient roles in the Bush Administration. Imagine a conservative radio host calling a black Democrat politician an Aunt Jemima. Their career would be over.

Then, with class and dignity Dr Rice endured the Attacks of the Racist White Liberal Cartoonists. Pat Oliphant and Jeff Danziger featured Rice with exaggerated big lips speaking in a rural southern dialect.

In his Doonesbury comic strip, Garry Trudeau called Rice “Brown Sugar”.

Ted Rall in his comic suggested that Rice was Bush's “house nigga” in need of “racial re-education.”

Was there push back from the mainstream media over the blatantly racist cartoons? Heck no. As a matter of fact, Universal Press Syndicate and the New York Times distributes these racist cartoonists.

Republican Michael Steele was the first black man to win a statewide election in Maryland. And yet, when the LT Governor ran for the U.S. Senate he was pelted with Oreo cookies at a campaign appearance. An Oreo is a black person who is black on the outside, but white inside. A white liberal blogger released a racist doctored photo of Steele as a black-faced minstrel. The caption read, “Simple Sambo wants to move to the big house”.

Despite irrefutable evidence that decades of liberal Democrat policies have destroyed the black family, racist actress Janeane Garofalo concluded that black conservatives are getting paid or are mentally ill; suffering with Stockholm Syndrome.

Black actress Stacey Dash was unprepared for the tsunami of venomous hate she received from liberal Democrats for endorsing Romney for president. In solidarity with MLK's dream, Bash said, “I chose him not by the color of his skin, but the content of his character.”

This is merely a glimpse into the Democrat's horrific record of racism which is equally poor on sexism.

Million dollar contributor to Obama, liberal Democrat Bill Maher, called conservative Sarah Palin a c***. Maher called Michelle Bachmann and Sarah Palin MILFs (Mother I'd Like to F***). Imagine what would happen to a conservative displaying such disrespect for a liberal woman.

During a monologue, David Letterman took a cheap shot at Sarah Palin at the expense of her daughter. Letterman said Palin's daughter got “knocked up” by Alex Rodriguez. Letterman also said Palin has the style of a “slutty flight attendant”.

None of these outrageous mean-spirited sexist assaults on conservative women by liberals received meaningful push back from Democrats or the liberal mainstream media.

In an unholy alliance, the mainstream media have duped low info voters into believing the Democrats are superhero defenders of blacks and women, protecting them from villainous evil white rich conservative Republicans. What a crock of you know what.

Folks, the bottom line is liberal Democrats are not paragons of virtue fighting for the rights of blacks and women. Quite the opposite. They “use” blacks and women as pawns to further their agenda.

Democrats can not be trusted with national security and restoring America back to it's world leader status and economic glory. Like walking dead zombies, Democrats and their cohorts in the mainstream media are undeterred, totally focused on implementing the liberal socialist/progressive agenda and protecting the legacy of the first liberal “black” president.

Such will be the case if Hillary wins the White House in 2016. Protecting the legacy of the first liberal “woman” president will trump everything including national security.

Political correctness and identity politics are killin' us folks.

It is time to send common sense adult politicians to DC, free from the slavery of casting votes based on race, gender or political correctness. It is time to put America first!

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American

Chairman: http://www.conservativecampaign.org/

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Obama's Pending Attack in Light of 9/11

4063375800?profile=originalSeptember 11, 2001, I was annoyed at my wife, Mary. I was about to take a shower, yelling from the bathroom, “Honey, there is no water!” She had forgotten to pay the bill. In the small Florida town where we live, I would have to get dressed and drive two miles to the water company. Then, wait for the leisurely paced workers to get around to turning my water back on. How annoying. What a pain. That was the biggest issue of my day that morning.

As the nightmare of 9/11 unfolded, several of my fellow Americans who simply showed up for work were faced with a horrific decision; whether to be consumed in the inferno or jump to their deaths from the towers. Many became “the jumpers”. Who was responsible for putting my fellow Americans in such an unimaginable horrific position? Al Qaeda.

That same day, American Todd Beamer on board flight UA93 thought to call his wife Lisa, but did not want to worry her. He called GTE supervisor Lisa Jefferson to say that their plane had been hijacked. Beamer lead passengers in voting to storm the cockpit and take over the plane. Beamer instructed Jefferson, "If I don't make it, please call my family and let them know how much I love them." Jefferson heard Beamer's voice, "Are you ready? Okay. Let's roll!" Flight UA93 crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Who were the hijackers? Al Qaeda.

September 11, 2012, U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens, Information Officer Sean Smith, and embassy security personnel, Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods were killed during an attack on our consulate in Benghazi while expecting help that never arrived. Who were the attackers. Al Qaeda.

Ironically, as we approach another anniversary of the 9/11 attack, Obama and Secretary Kerry are arguing that the U.S is morally obligated to bomb the Assad regime for allegedly gassing Al Qaeda which is responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent Americans.

To put this crazy scenario into perspective, imagine the KKK and the Aryan Nation fighting each other. The KKK gases the Aryan Nation. The NAACP joins the Aryan Nation in attacking the KKK for using an immoral weapon.

Obama and Kerry claim their desire to bomb Syria is about Assad gassing a few hundred children and national security. America must not be perceived as a paper tiger.

Well, why were both these guys vehemently opposed to President Bush attacking Saddam Hussein who on a single day gassed 5,000 of his own people? Over a few decades, Saddam used various gasses to kill 50,000 of his own people. Saddam used poison gas against his own people 50 times more than Assad.

As for Kerry and Obama claiming that we can not risk America being perceived as a paper tiger, I say, “too late”. The 2001 September 11th attack was the result of past wimpy responses to terrorism by a Democrat president. Obama has merely continued the Democrat's weak blame-America-first tradition. Before unpacking his bags upon his arrival in the White House, Obama went on his world apologize-for-America-tour.

What has been our paper tiger president's forceful response to terrorism? Pretend it does not exist.

President Obama's relentless efforts to protect his false narrative that Al Qaeda is on the run continues to have devastating consequences for Americans. The Fort Hood shooting was a Jihadist mass murder; unquestionably proven to be a terrorist attack. Coldly, the Obama Administration stands firm in classifying it as “work place violence” which denies the victims combat benefits. Also, while in prison, Nidal Hasan, the shooter received $270,000 from the U.S. Government while his victims had to pay their own medical bills.

Despite knowing almost immediately that it was Al Qaeda who attacked our consulate in Benghazi, killed Ambassador Stevens and three other Americans, for weeks, the Obama Administration promoted the lie that the attackers were a spontaneous mob angry over a youtube view.

Finally, after 11 months the Obama Administration has charged the first suspects in connection with the Benghazi terror attack.

Learning how to build a bomb in an Al Qaeda magazine, Dzhohar Tsarnaev expressed his extremist Islamist beliefs by killing 8 year old Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell and Lu Lingzi; injuring over 260, at least 16 suffered severed limbs. And yet, the Obama Administration rushed to Mirandize Dzhokhar, the surviving Boston bomber.

Secretary Kerry's holier-than-thou concern for Syrians and hostile comment to Rep. Duncan was a bit much to stomach given the Obama Administration’s pattern of putting justice and compassion for suffering Americans last. “We’re talking about people being killed by gas and you want to go talk about Benghazi and Fast and Furious.”

Remarkably, Kerry has even opened the door to possible deployment of U.S. troops to Syria. Can you imagine our air force and troops providing military might for Al Qaeda?

How do you explain that to the families of the 9/11 jumpers, other victims of 9/11, the Ft Hood shooting victims, the Boston Marathon bomb victims and the four Americans killed in Benghazi, all devastated by extremist Islamist terrorists, Al Qaeda?

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American

Chairman: http://www.conservativecampaign.org/

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4063727210?profile=originalMy brother attended the red carpet premiere of his wife's first big screen acting role at a Baltimore movie theater. Forced to park blocks away in the hood, after the movie my brother asked a friend to drive him back to his car rather than risk walking.

My brother said Baltimore black youths are out-of-control and extremely aggressive. He said if George Zimmerman was on one street corner and black youths were on the other, he would choose to walk past Zimmerman. “I'm not afraid of Zimmerman. I'm afraid of us!”

Our conversation came on the heels of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington where Dr Martin Luther King, Jr delivered his historic remarkably inspiring, “I Have a Dream” speech.

As expected, the Race Industry is exploiting the 50th anniversary the same way they exploit Black History Month every year to further their false narratives that race relations in America have progressed very little since the 1950s, white America is eternally racist and more entitlement programs, government freebies and lowered standards are needed to give blacks a fair shot at the American dream.

I had a dream. MLK and I met for lunch. Though a bit star struck in the presence of an American icon, I brought the eager to know Dr King up to date on black America's progress since his tragic departure.

Black out-of-wedlock births are over 70%, three times the level of your day sir.

The new normal in the black community is “baby daddy” rather than husband and father.

Murder rates for blacks are up to 8,000 to 9,000 per year in America; 93% perpetrated by other blacks. Why are we killing each other? Some say it's the white man's fault.

Yes, Dr King, your memory is correct. Black poverty was on the decline. But in 1965 Democrat president Lyndon Johnson launched his so-called War on Poverty which destroyed the black family by government replacing fathers in black households; resulting in black poverty increasing ever since.

Did I tell you about the epidemic of black youths dropping out of school? Considering that high school is free, I do not know why blacks are not completing high school. Black so-called advocates (the Race Industry) say it's white America's fault. I agree with you sir, their accusation makes no sense to me either.

Dr King your mastery of the English language is somewhat frowned upon today. Some would accuse you of trying to be white. Using gangsta rapper terms such as “creepy ass cracka” and “nigga” is celebrated as down-for-the-struggle authentic blackness in America. No sir, I said, “gangsta” not “gangster”. Its a cultural thing.

Dr King you won't believe it, but America elected its first black president. No, not Jesse. The bad news is under president Obama, black unemployment has risen to unprecedented levels.

Oh, remember that thing you said in your speech about dreaming of a day when people would be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin? Democrats threw that idea out the window a long time ago.

Democrats and the Race Industry learned that if they can make every political issue about race or skin-color, they win every time because nothing scares whites more than being accused of racism.

Well sir, not much is being done to rectify the issues plaguing black America. Black conservatives such as myself who call for blacks to rely less on government and to accept responsibility for their lives are shouted down and called Uncle Tom sellouts.

Since you've been gone, Democrats have owned the black vote (well over 90%). Democrats continue to lower standards and expectations for blacks, offer more entitlements and promise to keep mythical evil racist white conservative Republicans at bay.

Dr King, is there something in your eye? No need to apologize sir. I share your pain.

Lloyd Marcus, Proud Unhyphenated American

Chairman: http://www.conservativecampaign.org/

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