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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Black Friday Shopping
Yes, I am one of those people that you may have seen out on the roads this morning before 3 o’clock. There were some nice deals though. As many of you may know, I am in the process of having … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving. Be thankful for everything that is good in your life, and be thankful that all the bad things in your life have not killed you… YET!
Jorge W. Bush Es Un Idiota
El Presidente Jorge W. Bush is a reason why the American public is turning against the Republican Party. As a Republican and conservative (first and foremost a conservative) I am going to firmly disagree with his decision to not release Compean and … Continue reading
Join the Arrowood Dispatch on Facebook
The Arrowood Dispatch has a Blog Network page. If you are a Facebook user, join the network here. I have also set up a Facebook for The Arrowood Dispatch here. I have also set up a MySpace here. As always, … Continue reading
Ballot Challenges in Minnesota
I thought the Left always wanted EVERY vote accepted. A ballot questioned by the Franken team can be seen here. I guess it is only ones that may be marked for the Democrat. For the story, click here.
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Ballot, Democratic Party, Franken, Norm Coleman, Republican Party
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Those Demented Homeschoolers
*** Since this is a post on education, I should probably let it be known that I am an educator at a public school. I am not a member of the teacher’s union. I will probably never join a teacher’s … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, News
Tagged 10th Amendment, Education, Federalism, Homeschool, Joy Behar
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How Obama Won In a Right of Center Nation
In a previous blog post, I discussed some ways that the GOP needs to evaluate itself. Truth is, Obama won by a fairly large margin. There are several ways that he did so. The first reason, in my opinion, is … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Democratic Party, John McCain, President Bush, Republican Party, Zogby
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Chambliss Poised to Get Libertarian Votes in Georgia Senate Race
Saxby Chambliss, the Georgia Republican Senator, was unsuccessful in obtaining the fifty-percent threshold needed to retain his Senate seat. Georgia is a state that requires a candidate to meet the fifty-percentage points to win an election. He will be facing … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Allen Buckley, Fair Tax, Georgia, Libertarians, Obama, Saxby Chambliss, US Senate
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Red Hat Rob’s “Reapportionment & Redistricting 101”
Red Hat Rob has a blog entry explaining the reapportionment of congressional seats following the census and the redistricting that can and will take place following the census. Gerrymandering will more than likely take the Tennessee delegation from being in the Republican minority … Continue reading
Gay Rage in Michigan
So if someone attacks homosexuals, even verbally, you can be charged with a hate crime. If homosexuals attack a religious organization, no charges are made? I am not sure that I understand this one. Maybe someone will create a new … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment, Church, Gay Rights, Protest
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Newt Now Backing Steele
Word on the blogs is that Newt Gingrich is now backing Steele for the RNC post. Fred Thompson has also been mentioned, but he is not the one to lead the Republican Party back. I like Fred. I even considered … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Newt, Republican Party, RNC Chair, Steele
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Remember All the Veterans Today
Don’t forget to thank a veteran for his or her service today. I would like to personally thank all you veterans.
Newt Ready, Willing, and Able
Newt Gingrich has stated that he is ready, willing, and able to take over as RNC Chairman. Hopefully the RNC will look to him to try to make the gains he helped gain in 1994. He also wants to move … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Newt, Republican Party, RNC Chair
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Prime Minister Olmert Says Jerusalem Must be Divided
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated that in order to keep Israel Jewish and democratic, then Jerusalem must be divided to keep peace. Jerusalem Post Olmert has stated some of the same old rhetoric. This is not about land. Israel … Continue reading
Posted in International News, International Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Ehud Olmert, Israel, Jerusalem
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Rep. Kent Williams to Vote for Mumpower for Speaker
The Carter County State Representative and frequent (former?) target of The Arrowood Dispatch has stated that he will vote for Jason Mumpower as Speaker of the House. I want to congratulate Rep. Williams on this move though I wonder why … Continue reading
GOP Self Exam
Now that the election is over, it is time for the GOP to examine itself. The GOP needs to evaluate what has gone wrong the last 8 years, and then we need to create a plan of where we will … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, National News, National Politics, News, Politics
Tagged Conservatism, George W. Bush, McCain, Obama, Palin, Republican Party
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Letter to the Editor – Red Light Cameras
The following Letter to the Editor was sent to the Johnson City Press on November 8, 2008. Dear Editor: It seems as though Johnson City will have red light cameras before long. Your Saturday, November 8th story gave some information … Continue reading
Posted in Constitutional Issues, Political Activism
Tagged Conservatism, Privacy, Red Light Cameras
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Tennessee GOP House Party
The Tennessee Republican Party was a big winner on Tuesday even as the Democrats won throughout most of the rest of the nation. The Tennessee State Senate should remain under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Ramsey. The Tennessee Senate had … Continue reading