By ROB REILLY

Go ahead, Liberals.  Make fun of my new moniker, Apple Pie Patriot.

The little catch-phrase encapsulates my feeling for America. Almost nothing is more universally known to be as American as apple pie. Well, “Mom” is right up there. Not so much Chevy anymore, since the take over. I miss my ‘56 4-door, with the 409 and the Muncie 4-speed.

I will be an Apple Pie Patriot in Washington, DC, this weekend. My brothers and I are attending the Restoring Honor Rally at the Lincoln Memorial. It is a good old-fashioned road trip, much like my college days. We get on the bus at 3 PM Friday, roll through Southeastern American all night and end up at the rally by 10 AM Saturday. We’ll listen to Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin while savoring our time with all of our fellow Citizens…er, Apple Pie Patriots.

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By KAREN Y. MURRAY

Duverger’s Law is often cited by conservative groups as a justification for not endorsing third-party and independent candidates who have successfully passed their strict vetting process. It is the basis of the argument that third party and independent candidates split the conservative vote and allow liberals to win, and therefore there should only be two parties so forces with similar philosophies can combine to defeat the “enemy.” This misunderstanding of the sociological phenomena inherent in various electoral systems, as observed by French sociologist Maurice Duverger, has led to the deterioration of the original Constitutional Republic. Understanding this process and understanding the characteristics of the original electoral system of the United States can help us restore a government where the people, not parties, have the final say in governing themselves.

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By STEVE Mac DONALD

New Hampshire has completed the traditional scramble to fill 800 slots for the coming election to the New Hampshire House.  That’s 400 House seats, two parties, 800 filings, every two years.  That doesn’t include the state senate, governor or executive council, all up for election, every two years.

If you didn’t know, the New Hampshire House is the third largest representative body on the face of the earth, and if that was not enough to make you scratch your head given the size of the state,  they are a true citizen legislature.  State House reps get paid about 100 dollars per session, that’s $200 bucks to serve for two years, plus mileage to drive back and forth to the State House.  That’s about it.  And that’s the way we like it.

On the surface—actually, even down a few layers—you’d have to ask what possible motivation could someone have to spend three or more days a week at the State house, for about six months, in each of two years?  And In New Hampshire of all places where a trip to the store for milk could turn into a three hour roving town hall meeting  as you try to get from dairy to the 10 items or less line answering question from scores of informed citizens?   Did I not tell you politics was the state sport?  Most of these folks just want to serve and more than a few see it as an easy way to start a political career, but you really have to want to do this or, have no clue what you could be in for.

So why even bring it up?

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By STEVE Mac DONALD

Since the early days of the anti-Republican revolution (circa 2006) the third of New Hampshire residents who poll as independents have flirted with letting democrats run the state.  But they didn’t just flirt with them; they bought them dinner, took them to a movie, and invited them into the State House, where they’ve been entrenched for almost four miserable years.

With liberal majorities in both chambers and a Democrat in the governor’s office, the result has been predictable.  They increased spending 23%, then imagined revenue projections to cover that spending.  So when the tooth fairy failed to provide the extra few-hundred million under the State House pillow during the “worst recession in history” it was difficult to accept their surprise as genuine.

Those with the desire to look, saw the plan at work.  Spend the state into a broad based sales or income tax.  This would allow the “grow government party” to feed on their host without the political risk of dropping an ever larger tax bill in everyone’s mail box twice a year.  A broad based tax would attract more lobbyists and their check-books, and New Hampshire’s  citizen legislature would slowly go down the toilet in a swirl of left wing blue water.

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By NANCY MORGAN

My liberal friend Pam and I are a perfect example of the class warfare currently being waged in America between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots.’ Also known as ‘the war against the rich,’ or, in a nutshell, socialism.

Though Pam and I are lifelong friends, we couldn’t be more different. Pam is the quintessential liberal, quick to espouse views that show America in a bad light. Sarah Palin is evil, Bush is bad and anyone (like myself) that doesn’t base their decisions on feelings is, well, just plain uncompassionate. End of story. I, on the other hand, am a traditional, conservative Christian.

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By NANCY MORGAN

After much consideration, I have decided to become a leftist. Here’s why:

As a leftist, I have a right to a living wage. I was born with this right and under the system of social justice Obama and friends are implementing, rich fat cats are under an obligation to pay for my rights.

As a leftist, I also have a right to free health care, a roof over my head, and food on my table. And as long as I keep voting for Democrats, this right will be protected and, hopefully expanded.

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By MELISSA WHITTINGTON

Apparently, I HAVE A LIBERAL FRIEND.  Ya,  I’m as shocked as you are.  His name is Peter. And he’s pretty cool. A lot of fun, and he’s smart. I probably should have known, though, because he’s good at working with government.

Anyhow, he stopped by my office today to ask me how things were going, what was up, etc. We talked about how business is slow and about how much I hate Obama’s policies. He got a strained look on his face. Now, I didn’t mention before, but Peter is black. And I’ve never really thought about it before, because I didn’t think it mattered. I knew he was supporting Obama during the election, but his reasons were pretty reasonable and it never seemed to me like it was an ideological or racial issue. Peter’s just not like that.

Anyway, I couldn’t ignore THE LOOK. So I said, “All right. What could you POSSIBLY still like about this man?” He’s a reasonable person; I really wanted to know. I think he was afraid to answer, so I kept poking him, of course.

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By RICK BURRES

When the storm finally hits (and it will), those of you who supported the Obama administration will be affected as well. It won’t just be us gun owners or Flat Taxers, or Pro-Lifers that get hit. You’ll be right there next to us.

You see, you all thought the Conservatives were nut cases. You know, all of us who believe in God, small government, the Second Amendment, etc. And you thought you could just go back to sleep after the election was over. In your world, America will continue as before. You’ll still have the same rights, the same nice house, the same big screen television – it’s all good. After all, your high school football team won and the other team lost – go team! Even if you have bothered to look up from the daily grind since Nov 4th, you dismissed everything that has occurred as “politics as usual” – “the same old stuff”.

In the end, it’ll all be OK, won’t it?

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A Sample Letter to the Editor by PAUL SCHNEE

To the Los Angeles Times:

Dear Sirs,

I was mortified at the anti-Semitic Doonesbury cartoon in a recent edition of the L.A. Times. If such an insulting cartoon about Muslims had appeared in your newspaper, your building would most likely be ablaze at this very moment since burning down buildings is the default mode of the so-called “religion of peace.” Clearly, Mr. Trudeau has succumbed to the strain of living with Jane Pauley. I do not know if you pay him per cartoon or per insult, but either way you might think about asking for a refund for yourself and an apology for the rest of us.

Blog: paulschnee.com

By ROBERT STARK

The Anti-Defamation League Director for the Plains States, Alan Potash, has just declared war against our First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Potash made the following statement, which was published in the May 26 edition of The Omaha World Herald:

“Dangers of hate,” was right to point out that freedom of speech does not extend to racist groups, nor give their supporters the right to threaten and intimidate others or commit acts of violence.

But when bigots step over the line, it is vital that law enforcement and the courts have the proper tools to respond effectively.

This is why Congress should move expeditiously to approve the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevent Act – legislation that would add protection for all citizens from violent acts of intolerance.

The bill, which was approved in the House last month, would equip local law enforcement officials with tools, training and resources to investigate and prosecute bias-motivated crimes.

Like acts of terrorism, hate crimes can hurt more than the individual victim.  They can instill fear and insecurity within an entire community.

The Hate Crimes Prevention Act recently passed the Congress and is now on its way to the Senate, where it is likely to pass and signed by President Obama. The Anti-Defamation League has been at the forefront of  promoting hate crime legislation, and openly advocates its model anti-hate law.  In 1988 the ADL gave out an award to law student Joseph Ribikoff for writing a proposed hate crime bill that would criminalize hate speech against gays and minorities.

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