Obama’s IRS target list, headaches, continue to grow

Fox News reports that the Internal Revenue Service scandal involving the unjustified targeting of conservative groups also had conservative Hispanics in its sights. The list continues to grow and the excuses get weaker. Meanwhile, six-figure bonuses and promotions are the order of the day for the henchmen behind this outrageous focus and denial of tax exempt status requests for conservative and faith based groups.

Sarah Hall Ingram, the IRS commissioner overseeing the tax exempt division when it began targeting Tea Party, evangelical and pro-Israel groups for harassment has been promoted. Ingram is now the director for implementing ObamaCare. She received $103,390 in bonuses while she was harassing patriotic American organizations.

Meanwhile, during a House Committee hearing delving into this malicious mistreatment, Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Illinois) grilled outgoing IRS commissioner Steven Miller about the targeting of the Coalition for Life, a pro-life group in Iowa. Unbelievably, the IRS specifically asked about the content of the members prayers. Watch the shocking video by clicking here.

Then watch as Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) receives a standing ovation after this blasting integration of outgoing acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller:

US Rep. Steve King exposes ‘Gang of 8′ deceivers

844 page amnesty bill: “Being stampeded without enough scrutiny”

Plain spoken conservative Congressman Steve King is, without a doubt, the man many Arizonans would eagerly take in trade for our two double-talking, Democrat-colluding ‘Gang of 8‘ U.S. Senators, John McCain and Jeff Flake.

No waffler, the Iowa Republican even posts his voting record on his website for all to see.

On the issue of “immigration” McCain’s site has a pull-down linking to Homeland Security, with no actual position — but crammed with staffer-written press releases dating back to 1999.  Jeff Flake evasively has no issues page at all, though following his McMentor, has press releases. 

No big surprise, neither of these two have their votes recorded. Here’s the deception you won’t read on Flake’s sanitized site. And not a single word about the $6.3 trillion price tag of implementing this mammoth and deliberate destruction of the Republican Party, known innocuously as S 744 

Another honorable statesman, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) says illegals now in the United States should not be allowed to get green cards or become citizens until the dangerous visa entry-exit system is fixed. He has also warned that the bill gives Department of Homeland Security chieftain Janet Napolitano, “virtually unlimited discretion to waiver” prohibitions on obtaining legal status, such as criminal activity or previous deportation. His amendment mandating controls failed by a vote of 6 to 12.  Just two Republican senators — Jeff Flake and Lindsey Graham– both under the mesmerizing spell of John McCain, joined the 10 Democrats on the Senate Judiciary committee to defeat the proposal.

“The big question I would pose out there is, why?” U.S. Rep Steve King asked. “Why is that 844-page bill, why is it good for America and Americans? I can’t get that answer on why it’s good for us,” he said.

Take the time to read King’s entire immigration policy statement.

Even the leftist, amnesty-supporting  Periódico de la República de Arizona (Arizona Republic) admits in a front page report today that the “Feds lack key data to how to stem illegal crossings.”

For more, read this CNS News report detailing how the Gang of 8 Immigration Bill Destroys the Rule of Law. The video included is worth your time. Listen as U.S. Rep King clearly states the consequences of rewarding lawbreakers with citizenship.

Adam Kwasman: Scores national attention in AZ CD 1

At the races, Roll Call’s political blog, takes note of Arizona’s upcoming First Congressional District race and focuses on state Rep. Adam Kwasman, the bright and energetic conservative representing LD 11.

Kwasman’s arena is a smart place to shine the high beam. His reasoned approach to the wide spectrum of issues facing Arizona has gained the notice of political watchers around the state, whether the topic is Medicaid expansion or our state’s porous border. We previously wrote Adam Kwasman was “the guy to watch.”

At the races refers to the 2014 CD 1 race by citing Stuart Rothenberg’s assessment of Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick, naming her — and her equally liberal seatmate AZ CD2 Rep. Ron Barber — among at least 11 Democrat incumbents who start off at risk.” This stunning video reminder clearly illustrating her disconnect with the voters, reveals a good reason for Kirkpatrick’s shaky position.

In the current economic crisis, the astute skills of Kwasman, a financial guru, have been welcomed at the state legislature.  They are needed in Congress.

Rep. Kwasman’s current legislative district covers an important region in CD1, which includes a large population of Republican voters.

He clearly is “the guy to watch.”

Bill Whittle in town: Don’t miss out

Smart Conservative Thinking with Firewall host Bill Whittle

Whittle’s CPAC speech called “The Best Speech of 2012″ by David Horowitz,  who defined him as “One of the best conservative speakers of our time!”

May 15, 2013 Pebble Creek Country Club

16262 W. Clubhouse Dr. Goodyear, AZ 85395

9:00am VIP Reception – - Backstage Meeting with Bill $50 per person

9:30am Conservative Conversation with Bill Whittle – - $20 per person

http://Whittleatpebblecreek.eventbrite.com

Information: Dr. Bob Branch Chairman@azgopld13.com Phone: 602-334-6519

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May 15, 2013 Freedom Rally opposing OBrewercare

Arizona State Capitol Lawn 11:45am

1700 West Washington Avenue

Arizona Conservatives’ Republican Party Platform Response opposing Gov. Brewer’s advocating Arizona’s ObamaCare.

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May 15, 2013 Sun City – Union Hills Country Club

9860 W Lindgren Ave., Sun City AZ 85373

1:30pm VIP Reception – - Backstage Meeting with Bill $50 per person

2:00pm Conservative Conversation with Bill Whittle – - $20 per person

www.Whittlesuncity.eventbrite.com

Information: Lyle Tuttle L.tuttle@cox.net Phone: 623-583-2354

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May 15, 2013 El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium

552 N. 40^th Street, Phoenix AZ 85008

6:00pm VIP Reception – - Backstage Meeting with Bill $150 per person

www.gopevents.eventbrite.com

7:00pm Conservative Conversation with Bill Whittle – - $30 per person

Presented by: Maricopa County Republican Committee and AZ Conservative Coalition

Limited seating still available. For Tickets & more information: Lori Urban 480-221-9633 / gopgal@cox.net

AZ Conservative Coalition: Updated legislator ratings

The Arizona Conservative Coalition’s (ACC) most recent legislator ratings, reflecting legislative actions as of 5/13/2013 is now available. Click here for the updated report.

Legislators are assigned to a group based on their latest rating. Bills used in the evaluation along with the summary of criteria used to weight bills can be seen here. There is also an excellent, concise analysis of each bill considered.

Check out the FAQs section, which answers the question, “Why is a particular legislator rated better or worse then I would have expected?”

Be sure to take time to review Howard Levine’s informative weekly narrative, which provides background on the tracking process. Today he explains a new feature that has been added to the ratings.

The folks at ACC provide individual grades for Arizona’s Republican Representatives and Senators. There is quite a variation. This week the Senate ratings range from a high of 90.5 down to the bottom-dragging RINO category of 49.1. In the House of Representatives the top scorer received a 95.1 with the bottom of the list rating a weak RINO rating of 48.9.

Do your own elected members rate kudos or questions? Check their voting records.

Cardinal O’Malley: A man to honor on Mother’s Day

A righteous man stands tall for life

Cardinal Sean O’Malley, the archbishop of Boston, has issued this statement announcing his intention to boycott Boston College’s upcoming commencement ceremony. Enda Kenny, the Prime Minister of Ireland, will be the commencement speaker and is slated to receive an honorary degree at Boston College’s graduation.

Cardinal O’Malley has publicly opposed Ireland’s proposed abortion law, which Kenny has resolutely promoted.

The Cardinal Newman Society reports O’Malley has challenged Boston College for inviting the pro-abortion commencement speaker. He urged Boston College to “work to redress the confusion, disappointment and harm caused by not adhering to the Bishops’ directives,” referencing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops instruction that Catholic institutions not honor those whose views are inconsistent with the Church’s teachings.

By tradition, the Boston archbishop delivers the final benediction at BC’s commencement each spring. The college is scheduled to award Kenny an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the May 20 ceremony. 

In his statement, O’Malley said the church considers abortion “a crime against humanity’’ and he noted that Kenny has been “aggressively promoting abortion legislation’’ despite opposition from church leaders in Ireland.

“Although I shall not be present to impart the final benediction, I assure the graduates that they are in my prayers on this important day in their lives, and I pray that their studies will prepare them to be heralds of the Church’s Social Gospel and “men and women for others,” especially for the most vulnerable in our midst,” Cardinal O’Malley’s statement said.

Cardinal O’Malley’s office number is (617) 254-0100. You might want to call and leave a message of appreciation for this outstanding and principled man.

Mark Sanford: resurrected from political graveyard

Redemption, second chances still work in America

Scandal plagued former Gov. Mark Sanford has reclaimed his congressional post, proving that South Carolina voters prefer a blemished conservative to a liberal. Sanford’s Democrat opponent Elizabeth Colbert Busch, the sister of left-wing comic Stephen Colbert is decidedly in left field herself.

Though Sanford was out-raised in campaign donations by Colbert Busch, the state’s First CD hasn’t elected a Democrat to congress in over three decades and Republicans hold the registration edge by 10 points. Sanford was successful in linking his opponent to extremist Nancy Pelosi, a stigma she was unable to shake.

In the end, the now divorced politico who left his wife in 2009, after tearfully pledging his love for his “soul mate” Argentine girlfriend to whom he is now engaged, won over the pro-abortion Catholic. Colbert Busch opposes school vouchers, supports amnesty and Second Amendment restrictions, ObamaCare/Medicaid expansion, increased spending and taxes. Sanford’s political views are the mirror opposites. This was his first campaign ad.

With such stark choices, it would be a fair bet even former First Lady Jenny Sanford, a Republican, might have been moved to vote for her ex-husband.

Obama urges grads not to question gov’t

Barack Obama gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Ohio State University yesterday in Columbus, Ohio. This is the takeaway from his remarks:

“Unfortunately, you’ve grown up hearing voices that incessantly warn of government as nothing more than some separate, sinister entity that’s at the root of all our problems. Some of these same voices also do their best to gum up the works. They’ll warn that tyranny is always lurking just around the corner. You should reject these voices. Because what they suggest is that our brave, and creative, and unique experiment in self-rule is somehow just a sham with which we can’t be trusted.

We have never been a people who place all our faith in government to solve our problems. We shouldn’t want to. But we don’t think the government is the source of all our problems, either. Because we understand that this democracy is ours. And as citizens, we understand that it’s not about what America can do for us, it’s about what can be done by us, together, through the hard and frustrating but absolutely necessary work of self-government. And class of 2013, you have to be involved in that process.”

For a contrast, listen to the views of these two U.S. Presidents:

“Man is not free unless government is limited. There’s a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predicable as the law of physics: As government expands, liberty contracts.”

– Ronald Reagan

AZ Conservative Coalition: Updated legislative ratings

The Arizona Conservative Coalition’s (ACC) most recent legislator ratings, reflecting legislative actions as of 5/05/2013 is now available. Click here for the updated report.

Legislators are assigned to a group based on their latest rating. Bills used in the evaluation along with the summary of criteria used to weight bills can be seen here. There is also an excellent, concise analysis of each bill considered.

Be sure to take time to review Howard Levine’s informative weekly narrative, which provides invaluable background on the tracking process.

The folks at ACC provide individual grades for Arizona’s Republican Representatives and Senators. There is quite a variation. This week the Senate ratings range from a high of 90.2 down to a bottom-dragging 48.4. In the House of Representatives the top scorer received a 95.0 with the bottom of the list rating a weak 48.1.

Check in and find out where your district’s legislative members stand. Thank the high scorers and ask those with the abysmal ratings why they are voting with the Democrats.

Weekend reading,viewing guaranteed to make you smarter

Column and Sunday morning show worth your attention

M. Zuhdi Jasser, M.D. is the Founder and President of the Phoenix-based American Islamic Forum for Democracy. The Valley physician, a devout Muslim, is leading the fight to shake the hold that the terror-sponsoring Muslim Brotherhood and their network of American Islamist organizations and mosques seek to exert on organized Islam in America.

His “My Turn” commentary in the daily, “Muslims need to own how they’re portrayed,” [the title has been changed in the online version] provides excellent insight — from a unique perspective — into the root causes of “Islamic extremism — political Islam.”

His is a voice worthy of note. A former Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy, Jasser is an internationally recognized expert on the issues encompassing  political Islam and American Islamist organizations.

Dr. Jasser regularly briefs members of Congress on the threat of political Islam and has been called to testify on the issue of Muslim radicalization in the United States. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, The New York Post, The Dallas Morning News, CNN, CBS, Fox News Channel, MSNBC and BBC in addition to nationally syndicated radio programs.

Earlier this morning, Dr. Jasser participated in a panel discussion titled “The roots of radicalization,” on CNN’s State of the Union with Candy Crowley. The specific focus was domestic radicalization and how to address it. Click to watch the video here.