Radical Richard, Tea Party Deanie, Freedom Fighter and Laurence arrived at the Searchlight location at 4 am on the 27th. We expected to be first in line when the gates opened at 6AM. Surprisingly, the gate was open so we drove around in the dark looking for a place to park the RFA Motor Coach. There were already at least 300 RV’s, hundreds of cars, tents and even big semi trucks. Finally we were able to locate someone to tell us where to park. What a great job all the security volunteers did. They worked around the clock directing traffic.
Finally daylight rolled around. Although the rally did not begin until high noon eager Patriots began to awaken and the festivities were beginning. Despite the cold, windy, dusty day many took chairs, signs, blankets and coffee to the stage area hoping to get the best seats in the house. Never expecting this event to be as big as it was, we didn’t follow the others.As the endless line of cars, rvs, buses, semis, motorcycles and pedestrians entering the location, it soon became apparent the expected 1,500 to 2,000 participants were going to reach the 10,000 plus mark. Additional porta-potties and dumpsters were brought in.
I visited with many participants throughout the day. The excitement was contagious; these true Patriots were there to share their feelings and concerns about the direction our Country is headed. There were disgruntled Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Conservatives and Independents who were there to let the world know they are not happy with this Administration’s agenda. Although the weather was miserable, I never heard one complaint about the wind, blowing dust, cold or the long walks many people had to make. People were turned away at the gate no more vehicles could get in. One lady said she parked 3 miles down the road and walked in. Many people endured traffic lines for 2 hours or longer.
After Sarah Palin’s awesome speech people began leaving, the news said they left because they only came to hear Sarah. I spoke to many of those early departures and was told they were heading for Henderson to take in the Vegas rally where Ann Coulter would be speaking that afternoon. As those people were leaving, others were still pouring in, although Sarah was long gone.
9 to 14 thousand people were present according to members of the Press Corps, but the security and crowd control firm on the scene estimated 30,000 plus in attendance. CNN’s Fredericka Whitfield wasn’t quite prepared to give the rally credit it was due as far as participation. She estimated that hundreds, but if not, “at least dozens of people” were in attendance. I don’t think she had her eyes open, there were more than that many at noon the day before!
My general observation was people are very disgruntled, mad and afraid of the direction this government is taking us. The majority of the attendees are first timers on the political scene and vow they will continue to support this movement and stay involved in politics. They see their children owing more money than they can ever earn. They are mad at all the wasteful money going out of Washington DC. We cannot afford any more taxes, especially when the Administration is doing nothing to create money. Jobs are not being created. We don’t need to be spending money for future jobs that will not begin for years to come we need the jobs now! Health care is a joke to everyone. No one thinks health care as Obama has signed into law will work. They believe we won’t get the care we are getting now and we can’t afford it. How can we pay for something when we can barely make ends meet? Big Government is stealing our Freedom from us. We don’t want more government; we want honest government leaders who will work with and for We The People.
Most of all the warm feeling of true Patriotism that we all shared was almost beyond belief. People openly prayed. All from within their hearts sang our National Anthem and other Patriotic songs. Our Flag of the United States of America was proudly honored with the wonderful words of the Pledge of Allegiance. One man was so over-whelmed with the Patriotism shared by all he was nearly in tears. People were hugging complete strangers, vowing we will regain our Country and our Constitution. We will not go away, we will not let our Country’s true values go down the wrong way again. We will stay involved with the actions of our elected leaders. We will vote out all the leaders who are dishonest and take bribes for their votes.
I managed to get close enough to Joe The Plumber to get a hug and had him sign the sleeve on my shirt. I couldn’t even get near Sarah, but then she may not have hugged me.
Together we will win.
Tea Party Deanie
Aerial Pictures & Video
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Justice or Un-justice
Every day we are seeing more groups and organizations springing to life to inform the public about the direction this administration is taking us. Most common are the Tea Parties which get a lot slander from the Democrats. As an active Tea Party Participant I can say we do not deserve what the mainstream media and this Administration is throwing at us. I have never seen a disruption of any violence. The Tea Parties are making a difference and activating people all across the country to participate.
Making news these days is Virginia Thomas who is starting a new organization, Liberty Central Inc. a non-profit lobbying group. Her website will be designed to provide an online community for visitors to preserve freedom and reaffirm the core founding principles. The Tea Party linked organization will issue score cards for Congress members.
Thomas, said at a recent panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference, "I am an ordinary citizen from Omaha, Neb., who just may have the chance to preserve liberty along with you and other people like you." People across the country are becoming energized because of this President's policies.
"I adore all the new citizen patriots who are rising up across this country." Thomas went on to say, "I have felt called to the front lines with you, with my fellow citizens to preserve what made America great."
So what makes this so unusual? She is the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The Supreme court portrays the appearance of non-partisanship, and is usually not involved in the daily political fiascos. (Although I do not see how they can not be.) Justice Thomas does not attend the State of the Union Addresses because they are "so partisan", as he stated recently in Fl.
Will this cause another conflict between the two parties?
I am sure the Progressives will try to find a conflict of interest and attempt to remove Justice Thomas, noted to be a reliable conservative since his appointment in 1991. He was nominated by President George HW Bush.
According to the LA Times, Experts say Virginia Thomas' work doesn't violate ethical rules for judges. But Liberty Central could give rise to conflicts of interest for her husband, they said, as it tests the norms for judicial spouses.
"We expect the justice to make decisions uninfluenced by the political or legal preferences of his or her spouse," said New York University law professor Stephen Gillers, an expert on legal ethics.
Under judicial rules, judges must curb political activity, but a spouse is free to engage.
The judicial code of conduct does require judges to separate themselves from their spouses political activities.
Law professor Gillers said that Justice Thomas, too, should be on alert for possible conflicts, particularly those involving donors to his wife's nonprofit.
"There is opportunity for mischief if a company with a case before the court, or which it wants the court to accept, makes a substantial contribution to Liberty Central in the interim," he said.
Justice Thomas would be required to be aware of such contributions, Gillers said, adding that he believes Thomas should then disclose those facts and allow parties in the case to argue for recusal. But it would be up to Justice Thomas to decide whether to recuse himself.
She was working for the Heritage Foundation recruiting staff for the possible GW Bush administration in 2000, while at the same time her husband Justice Thomas was hearing the case that would determine Bush's Presidency.
At that time when questioned about a conflict of interest between the two Virginia (Ginni) Thomas responded, "We have our separate professional lives.
Keep up the good work Ginni, we need more people like you out there!
Deanie Sullivan 3/20/10
Making news these days is Virginia Thomas who is starting a new organization, Liberty Central Inc. a non-profit lobbying group. Her website will be designed to provide an online community for visitors to preserve freedom and reaffirm the core founding principles. The Tea Party linked organization will issue score cards for Congress members.
Thomas, said at a recent panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Conference, "I am an ordinary citizen from Omaha, Neb., who just may have the chance to preserve liberty along with you and other people like you." People across the country are becoming energized because of this President's policies.
"I adore all the new citizen patriots who are rising up across this country." Thomas went on to say, "I have felt called to the front lines with you, with my fellow citizens to preserve what made America great."
So what makes this so unusual? She is the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The Supreme court portrays the appearance of non-partisanship, and is usually not involved in the daily political fiascos. (Although I do not see how they can not be.) Justice Thomas does not attend the State of the Union Addresses because they are "so partisan", as he stated recently in Fl.
Will this cause another conflict between the two parties?
I am sure the Progressives will try to find a conflict of interest and attempt to remove Justice Thomas, noted to be a reliable conservative since his appointment in 1991. He was nominated by President George HW Bush.
According to the LA Times, Experts say Virginia Thomas' work doesn't violate ethical rules for judges. But Liberty Central could give rise to conflicts of interest for her husband, they said, as it tests the norms for judicial spouses.
"We expect the justice to make decisions uninfluenced by the political or legal preferences of his or her spouse," said New York University law professor Stephen Gillers, an expert on legal ethics.
Under judicial rules, judges must curb political activity, but a spouse is free to engage.
The judicial code of conduct does require judges to separate themselves from their spouses political activities.
Law professor Gillers said that Justice Thomas, too, should be on alert for possible conflicts, particularly those involving donors to his wife's nonprofit.
"There is opportunity for mischief if a company with a case before the court, or which it wants the court to accept, makes a substantial contribution to Liberty Central in the interim," he said.
Justice Thomas would be required to be aware of such contributions, Gillers said, adding that he believes Thomas should then disclose those facts and allow parties in the case to argue for recusal. But it would be up to Justice Thomas to decide whether to recuse himself.
She was working for the Heritage Foundation recruiting staff for the possible GW Bush administration in 2000, while at the same time her husband Justice Thomas was hearing the case that would determine Bush's Presidency.
At that time when questioned about a conflict of interest between the two Virginia (Ginni) Thomas responded, "We have our separate professional lives.
Keep up the good work Ginni, we need more people like you out there!
Deanie Sullivan 3/20/10
Friday, March 12, 2010
Virtual Border Watch
Unfortunately this administration is not doing enough to protect our borders. Texas has done something on it's own to help protect our Country from powerful and ruthless Mexican crime cartels and violent transnational gangs. They have strategically placed day/night surveillance cameras along the Mexico - Texas border that are constantly streaming the known areas of illegal entry. The cameras are moved to different locations as traffic decreases or increases in another are.
Gov Rick provided $2 million to the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition in an effort to curtail illegal entry into the State of Texas. These illegals soon find their way to other states, therefore this is a concern to the whole Country.
Local law enforcement agencies worked with the State of Texas to conduct a four week test run of this new Virtual Border Fence to assess the video camera capabilities and public interest in reporting suspicious activities observed over the Internet. In four short weeks The Virtual Sheriff's Deputies and 21 cameras had the following results: over 27,940,119 hits and 2,780 reports of suspicious activity.
"Leveraging advanced technology is a key part of our state-led approach to making our border stronger and our nation safer, and I am pleased with and will continue to support the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition commitment to seeing this virtual border watch concept fully realized," said Gov. Perry. "Under this innovative program and the watchful eye of law enforcement and citizens, those criminals, predators and terrorists looking to exploit our border with Mexico or do harm in our communities will lose their greatest strategic asset: the cloak of secrecy."
The Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition (TBSC) has joined BlueServoSM in a public-private partnership to deploy the Virtual Community Watch, an innovative real-time surveillance program designed to empower the public to proactively participate in fighting border crime.
You don't need to be a citizen of Texas to participate in this. There is no cost to you and you may be responsible for catching an illegal in the act. BlueServo also has a program that you can set up your own surveillance cameras in your neighborhood at no cost to you.
As you are sitting at your computer open another window click this link and watch the cameras for illegal aliens coming into our country. There will be a description of the area on the screen to pay particular attention to. If you see any suspicious activity just click a button to email the activity to the local sheriff's department in the jurisdiction of the camera you are watching.
The concept of Neighborhood Watch has flooded many local communities across the country resulting in a reduction of crime in those areas. I think this Virtual Border Fence is a wonderful idea. Hopefully New Mexico, Arizona and California will soon pick up on this technology. Let's fight for safe borders.
http://www.blueservo.com/about.php
Deanie
Gov Rick provided $2 million to the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition in an effort to curtail illegal entry into the State of Texas. These illegals soon find their way to other states, therefore this is a concern to the whole Country.
Local law enforcement agencies worked with the State of Texas to conduct a four week test run of this new Virtual Border Fence to assess the video camera capabilities and public interest in reporting suspicious activities observed over the Internet. In four short weeks The Virtual Sheriff's Deputies and 21 cameras had the following results: over 27,940,119 hits and 2,780 reports of suspicious activity.
"Leveraging advanced technology is a key part of our state-led approach to making our border stronger and our nation safer, and I am pleased with and will continue to support the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition commitment to seeing this virtual border watch concept fully realized," said Gov. Perry. "Under this innovative program and the watchful eye of law enforcement and citizens, those criminals, predators and terrorists looking to exploit our border with Mexico or do harm in our communities will lose their greatest strategic asset: the cloak of secrecy."
Become a Virtual Texas Deputy and help protect our border!
The Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition (TBSC) has joined BlueServoSM in a public-private partnership to deploy the Virtual Community Watch, an innovative real-time surveillance program designed to empower the public to proactively participate in fighting border crime.
You don't need to be a citizen of Texas to participate in this. There is no cost to you and you may be responsible for catching an illegal in the act. BlueServo also has a program that you can set up your own surveillance cameras in your neighborhood at no cost to you.
As you are sitting at your computer open another window click this link and watch the cameras for illegal aliens coming into our country. There will be a description of the area on the screen to pay particular attention to. If you see any suspicious activity just click a button to email the activity to the local sheriff's department in the jurisdiction of the camera you are watching.
The concept of Neighborhood Watch has flooded many local communities across the country resulting in a reduction of crime in those areas. I think this Virtual Border Fence is a wonderful idea. Hopefully New Mexico, Arizona and California will soon pick up on this technology. Let's fight for safe borders.
http://www.blueservo.com/about.php
Deanie
Saturday, March 6, 2010
A National Tribute To Our Fallen Heroes
George Lutz lost his son George Anthony Lutz II to a sniper's bullet in Fallujah, Iraq on Dec. 29, 2005. As with many other grief stricken families he wanted to know that their sacrifice was not in vain and the nation would never forget. George searched for a universal symbol that specifically acknowledged the American service men and women who bravely sacrificed their lives for our country.
“America does not currently have a tangible national symbol that is specifically dedicated to express respect and gratitude for the lives lost in defense of our freedoms. The Honor and Remember Flag fills that void,” says Mr. Lutz.
The Honor and Remember Flag was unveiled at a Memorial Day ceremony on May 26, 2008 in Norfolk, Va.
“America does not currently have a tangible national symbol that is specifically dedicated to express respect and gratitude for the lives lost in defense of our freedoms. The Honor and Remember Flag fills that void,” says Mr. Lutz.
The Honor and Remember Flag was unveiled at a Memorial Day ceremony on May 26, 2008 in Norfolk, Va.
Honor and Remember, Inc. has a goal to see that some 20,000 Gold Star families receive a personalized flag that contains the name, unit and date of death of the service member.
As of 2/2/10 Virginia became the first US State to adopt the Honor and Remember Flag as the Official Flag to honor fallen service men and women.
What a shame our Country has no National emblem to honor the Fallen Heroes who gave their lives so courageously and un-selfishly for our Freedom. We have flags to honor our MIA's and POW's. Why not one to honor the Fallen Soldiers who gave us the ultimate sacrifice? I think the whole Country needs to know about this wonderful project being taken on by George Lutz and his associates. Send this article to everyone on your mailing list, lets help spread the word. Be sure to sign his petition and make a donation.
George will be traveling to every state capital beginning the first week in June and ending at Arlington Cemetery on Labor Day. His 22,000 mile will be to petition each state to follow in Va's steps and declare the Honor and Remember Flag a new state symbol.
Honor and Remember Flag, Inc is a non-profit organization and is working with many organizations across the country to see that all of our Country's brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom are honored, and will live on in the lives and hearts of All Americans.
The colorful remembrance flag although simple, is very distinctive in the meaning of each symbol displayed. You can purchase these flags in either screen print or hand stitched appliqué.
The Red Field represents the blood spilled by brave men and women in America’s military throughout our history, who willingly gave their lives so that we all would remain free.
What a shame our Country has no National emblem to honor the Fallen Heroes who gave their lives so courageously and un-selfishly for our Freedom. We have flags to honor our MIA's and POW's. Why not one to honor the Fallen Soldiers who gave us the ultimate sacrifice? I think the whole Country needs to know about this wonderful project being taken on by George Lutz and his associates. Send this article to everyone on your mailing list, lets help spread the word. Be sure to sign his petition and make a donation.
George will be traveling to every state capital beginning the first week in June and ending at Arlington Cemetery on Labor Day. His 22,000 mile will be to petition each state to follow in Va's steps and declare the Honor and Remember Flag a new state symbol.
Honor and Remember Flag, Inc is a non-profit organization and is working with many organizations across the country to see that all of our Country's brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom are honored, and will live on in the lives and hearts of All Americans.
The colorful remembrance flag although simple, is very distinctive in the meaning of each symbol displayed. You can purchase these flags in either screen print or hand stitched appliqué.
The Red Field represents the blood spilled by brave men and women in America’s military throughout our history, who willingly gave their lives so that we all would remain free.
The Blue Star represents active service in military conflict. This symbol originated with World War I, but on this flag it signifies service through all generations from the American Revolution to present day.
The White Border surrounding the gold star recognizes the purity of sacrifice. There is no greater price an American can pay than to give his or her life in service to our country.
The Gold Star signifies the ultimate sacrifice of a warrior in active service who will not return home. Gold reflects the value of the life that was given.
The Folded Flag signifies the final tribute to an individual life that a family sacrificed and gave to the nation.
The Flame is an eternal reminder of the spirit that has departed this life yet burns on in the memory of all who knew and loved the fallen hero.
HR 1034 was introduced Feb 12, 2009 by Rep James Forbes (R-Va), it is still in the Committee stage. Contact your Representatives and let them know we want the Honor and Remember Flag to be our national emblem to honor our Fallen Heroes.
In a wonderful gesture of Patriotism George Lutz plans to leave the first week of June on a 23 week trip across the United States to visit state capitals, giving presentations to many organizations and meeting Gold Star families. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2010 he will arrive at Arlington National Cemetery, completing his 22,000 mile trip. If he is coming to your town be sure and attend one of his meetings. For more details go to Honor and Remember, be sure to sign the petition. Let them know of any Fallen Heroes you know so they can be forever honored. Your donations will be greatly appreciated by them and will help to see that all our Gold Star families are recognized.
HR 1034 was introduced Feb 12, 2009 by Rep James Forbes (R-Va), it is still in the Committee stage. Contact your Representatives and let them know we want the Honor and Remember Flag to be our national emblem to honor our Fallen Heroes.
In a wonderful gesture of Patriotism George Lutz plans to leave the first week of June on a 23 week trip across the United States to visit state capitals, giving presentations to many organizations and meeting Gold Star families. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2010 he will arrive at Arlington National Cemetery, completing his 22,000 mile trip. If he is coming to your town be sure and attend one of his meetings. For more details go to Honor and Remember, be sure to sign the petition. Let them know of any Fallen Heroes you know so they can be forever honored. Your donations will be greatly appreciated by them and will help to see that all our Gold Star families are recognized.
Deanie 3-6-10
Saturday, February 27, 2010
The Hypocricy of Government
I, like many other citizens across this great Nation anxiously awaited the "Bipartisan H.C. Summit". Most of us were hoping for an open discussion from both sides on major issues that plague this monstrous bill. Our great leader, Obama delegated himself to be the moderator of this so called open forum, which in itself should have shown us that this would not be what was expected. Taking center stage, Obama quickly took the opportunity to let the world know he is in charge and what he wants is the way it will be.
In his show of bipartisanship O. was very quick to remind Sen. John McCain (R-Az) that he is the President and McCain lost the election. McCain said he was quite aware of that fact. I think Sen. McCain should have added "many of the people regret it."
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tn) in his opening statement said when he was elected Gov of Tn he quickly learned "the people did not want him to fail, if he failed the state failed." He realized he needed to change his way of thinking to meet the people's needs. (Important advice Obama needed to listen to.) Alexander also said the bill needed to be started over, or at least taken a step back and everyone work in a bipartisan manner. Obama was quick to let him know there was no time for that.
I do not know what a big rush we have to be in to get health care reform passed. We don't need this monster bill the Dems want, we need to discuss and weed out all the bad plans and do it step by step. Obama stated "Baby steps won't work for Health Care."
Time after time, Obama was quick to show his arrogance and superiority to the Republicans. In his no show of bipartisanship Obama interrupt and dismissed the Republican speakers. Repubs were outwardly refuted and denounced by Obama when they made a suggestion, complaint or an observation. Obama interupted them every time they opened their mouth showing agitation for what they suggested. (I guess Obama had to let them know their views do not matter.) Very little time if any was allowed for Republican or even Democratic rebuttal. (Although the Dems offered no comments to the Repubs ideas.)
When the Dems made any suggestion, complaint or observation rarely did Obama make a comment or interrupt them, but rapidly moved on to the next speaker.
Obama argued with Sen. Alexander about the fact there would be no increase in insurance premiums for individual insurance policies. Although the CBO has flatly stated premiums would rise.
The total amount of time the Republicans were allowed to speak was a mere 110 minutes. Obama and his party of Dems were allowed a grand total of 233 minutes! Obama used up 119 minutes, most of which he did nothing but denounce the Republicans and what they had to say.
This was truly another opportunity for a photo-opt for the "Big O". The summit should have never been moderated by Obama. A truly bipartisan moderator needed to be called in. Nothing was accompolished and there was absolutely no bipartisan gestures made.
It was stated they would move on with this bill with or without the Repubs and they needed to move to the Dem side. Obama supposedly has given Congress six weeks to come together on this. He did not leave out the option for Reconciliation, which I believe is a Constitutional disgrace to impose on a matter as important as the Health Care Bill. Obama wants to move on Reconciliation as early as March 29th.f
Since the 'Historical Summit' we are learning of more partisan actions being taken. Obama and the Dems sat down with an athiest organization to negotiate removing "Under God" from the Pledge Allegiace.
Deanie
In his show of bipartisanship O. was very quick to remind Sen. John McCain (R-Az) that he is the President and McCain lost the election. McCain said he was quite aware of that fact. I think Sen. McCain should have added "many of the people regret it."
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tn) in his opening statement said when he was elected Gov of Tn he quickly learned "the people did not want him to fail, if he failed the state failed." He realized he needed to change his way of thinking to meet the people's needs. (Important advice Obama needed to listen to.) Alexander also said the bill needed to be started over, or at least taken a step back and everyone work in a bipartisan manner. Obama was quick to let him know there was no time for that.
I do not know what a big rush we have to be in to get health care reform passed. We don't need this monster bill the Dems want, we need to discuss and weed out all the bad plans and do it step by step. Obama stated "Baby steps won't work for Health Care."
Time after time, Obama was quick to show his arrogance and superiority to the Republicans. In his no show of bipartisanship Obama interrupt and dismissed the Republican speakers. Repubs were outwardly refuted and denounced by Obama when they made a suggestion, complaint or an observation. Obama interupted them every time they opened their mouth showing agitation for what they suggested. (I guess Obama had to let them know their views do not matter.) Very little time if any was allowed for Republican or even Democratic rebuttal. (Although the Dems offered no comments to the Repubs ideas.)
When the Dems made any suggestion, complaint or observation rarely did Obama make a comment or interrupt them, but rapidly moved on to the next speaker.
Obama argued with Sen. Alexander about the fact there would be no increase in insurance premiums for individual insurance policies. Although the CBO has flatly stated premiums would rise.
The total amount of time the Republicans were allowed to speak was a mere 110 minutes. Obama and his party of Dems were allowed a grand total of 233 minutes! Obama used up 119 minutes, most of which he did nothing but denounce the Republicans and what they had to say.
This was truly another opportunity for a photo-opt for the "Big O". The summit should have never been moderated by Obama. A truly bipartisan moderator needed to be called in. Nothing was accompolished and there was absolutely no bipartisan gestures made.
It was stated they would move on with this bill with or without the Repubs and they needed to move to the Dem side. Obama supposedly has given Congress six weeks to come together on this. He did not leave out the option for Reconciliation, which I believe is a Constitutional disgrace to impose on a matter as important as the Health Care Bill. Obama wants to move on Reconciliation as early as March 29th.f
Since the 'Historical Summit' we are learning of more partisan actions being taken. Obama and the Dems sat down with an athiest organization to negotiate removing "Under God" from the Pledge Allegiace.
Deanie
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tear Of Grief - Russian gift to USA
I received an email the other day that contained a little known fact about the generosity and sentiment a former enemy of our country gave the People of The United States. I agree with the thousands of people who believe this needs to become known to all.Russian President Vladimir Putin was in Bayonne, NJ on Sept. 15, 2005, meeting With the town's mayor he spoke of the Unity of our Countries. They discussed the plan's for the memorial the Russians were to dedicate the United States to honor the victims. Although no ground was broken that day the decision was made to place it in Harbor View Park, formerly the Military Ocean Terminal. The park overlooks Lower Manhattan, where the World Trade Centers once proudly stood.
Pres Putin said "This monument will always give vivid embodiment to our unity. Certainly, this is going to be a splendid memorial."
On September 11, 2006 the 'Tear Drop' memorial was dedicated by Tsereteli. The ceremony was attended by former President Bill Clinton, Gov Jon Corzine, Mayor Joseph Doria, Jr., survivors and family members of victims of 911 and many other dignitaries.
The monument stands 100 feet tall, there is a jagged tear in the middle, leaving an opening for the 4 ton, 40 foot tall, nickel plated tear drop to hang. The base is 11 sided and bears the names of the 2,973 victims of the 911 attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and the crashed plane in Pennsylvannia. The artist also included the names of the 6 victims of the 1993 Trade Center Bombing.
The majestic Tear of Grief is attributed as gift from "Russian President Vladimir Putin, the people of Russia and the artist" to the people of the United States, in the spirit of France's gift of the Statue of Liberty.
The spectactular memorial is visible from Lower Manhatten, the Statute of Liberty, ships passing through New York Harbor, airplanes and the Staten Island Ferry. Visiting the memorial will be number one my next visit to New York.
I believe this to be a true gift of sincerety from the people of Russia. Not only did the artist refuse any money for his work, but the Russians paid for the building, shipping and assembly of the monument. It is a gesture that cries out to the world that we must join together to fight the terrorists of the world in unity.
I am an avid news watcher and like many others had never before heard of it, there was quite a ceremony, and the dedication was well publicized. Maybe due to the fact the ceremony was held on the 5th anniversary most of the media's attention was based on the memorial at Ground Zero.
Watch this great video about the monument.
http://www.bayonnelra.com/events.htm
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D03E6D81E31F935A2575AC0A9639C8B63
Deanie
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Young Americans Taking On Big Government
In these troubling days that are ahead of us, we look back on how our Country got into this mess. I believe a lot of the 2008 election had to do with the fact we were all tired with the Bush Administration and really wanted a change. Little did the young and old people who voted for Obama know what they were to get was going to be disastrous for this country.
Obama was voted in not for his political standards but on his charisma. Oh how he fooled everybody with his grand remarks and promises that turned out to be false.
Many of the young people I talk to today whom voted for Obama wish they would have studied the candidate and paid more attention to the politics of this country. They are now learning how this country is being run and actively studying the candidates vying for the votes in 2010.
Many young adults just don't have the time or care what is going on in this Great Country. Some say they don't understand, so they remain ignorant to the world around them. Many young Patriots feel there is something they can do to change the our Country's Political system and are doing it!
Mike Huckabee (Fox News) featured 2 young men on his Feb. 6, 2010 show who are both still high school seniors, 18 years old and running for public office! What a wonderful show of Patriotism and Courage these young men have. I am so impressed with these young men and their great aspirations for this Country, I want all of you to know about them.
Matthew Flynn of Canton, NY a registered Republican is running for the State Legislature District 8. Flynn embraces a hardline approach to fiscal conservatism has gained him a considerable amount of support.
Flynn's opponent running for the GOP primary is Kevin D. Acres, a Madird dairy farmer. Acres, a 20 year member of the Madrid-Waddington Board of Education and has much support that comes with that position in public elections several time.
Jared Christianson (D- Ellsworth, Wi) is the youngest person ever to run for the seat of Governor of Wisconsin. He is very verbal on bipartisanship, which is what our government lacks the most. Jared has lots of public relation experience including working through the Civil Air Patrol (Cap), a youth leadership organization. CAP has provided him with communication skills, integrity, leadership skill and disaster relief skills as he worked his way up to Deputy Cadet Commander.
He faces some seriously experienced contenders, on the Dem side he will have to face off with the Mayor of Milwaukee, Tom Barrett. On the Republican side he faces County Executive Scott Walker and former US Rep. Mark Neumann. All very strong and tough contenders.
These young men have seen, studied,understand and lived through this administration's policies. Jared and Matthew are showing the courage to make a stand for their beliefs. Some may say they are too young to be serious candidates, but I believe there are many more young people out there that would like to do something, but are afraid they are too young to try.
Both Jared and Matthew are very well spoken and serious about their campaigns. They share the same convictions many of us share and truly want to do for our Country what they can. Check out their websites and see that there is hope for the young adults of our Country, show them that although we may live elsewhere we support their actions.
It is hard to predict what the outcome of these two elections will be. No matter what I'm sure they will soon be in the spotlight of the Political World. They are truly an inspiration for the young people of this Country. You are never too young or too old to make a difference. I believe in the near future we are going to see many more unlikely candidates stepping into the world of Politics and changing the way politics are being run.
I wish both these young men Good Luck in their Political Future. I will be looking forward to seeing what the future holds for them. Click on their name to go their websites and e-mail them with your support. Young Adults like these two are the future of our Country.
Deanie
Obama was voted in not for his political standards but on his charisma. Oh how he fooled everybody with his grand remarks and promises that turned out to be false.
Many of the young people I talk to today whom voted for Obama wish they would have studied the candidate and paid more attention to the politics of this country. They are now learning how this country is being run and actively studying the candidates vying for the votes in 2010.
Many young adults just don't have the time or care what is going on in this Great Country. Some say they don't understand, so they remain ignorant to the world around them. Many young Patriots feel there is something they can do to change the our Country's Political system and are doing it!
Mike Huckabee (Fox News) featured 2 young men on his Feb. 6, 2010 show who are both still high school seniors, 18 years old and running for public office! What a wonderful show of Patriotism and Courage these young men have. I am so impressed with these young men and their great aspirations for this Country, I want all of you to know about them.
Matthew Flynn of Canton, NY a registered Republican is running for the State Legislature District 8. Flynn embraces a hardline approach to fiscal conservatism has gained him a considerable amount of support.
Flynn's opponent running for the GOP primary is Kevin D. Acres, a Madird dairy farmer. Acres, a 20 year member of the Madrid-Waddington Board of Education and has much support that comes with that position in public elections several time.
Jared Christianson (D- Ellsworth, Wi) is the youngest person ever to run for the seat of Governor of Wisconsin. He is very verbal on bipartisanship, which is what our government lacks the most. Jared has lots of public relation experience including working through the Civil Air Patrol (Cap), a youth leadership organization. CAP has provided him with communication skills, integrity, leadership skill and disaster relief skills as he worked his way up to Deputy Cadet Commander.
He faces some seriously experienced contenders, on the Dem side he will have to face off with the Mayor of Milwaukee, Tom Barrett. On the Republican side he faces County Executive Scott Walker and former US Rep. Mark Neumann. All very strong and tough contenders.
These young men have seen, studied,understand and lived through this administration's policies. Jared and Matthew are showing the courage to make a stand for their beliefs. Some may say they are too young to be serious candidates, but I believe there are many more young people out there that would like to do something, but are afraid they are too young to try.
Both Jared and Matthew are very well spoken and serious about their campaigns. They share the same convictions many of us share and truly want to do for our Country what they can. Check out their websites and see that there is hope for the young adults of our Country, show them that although we may live elsewhere we support their actions.
It is hard to predict what the outcome of these two elections will be. No matter what I'm sure they will soon be in the spotlight of the Political World. They are truly an inspiration for the young people of this Country. You are never too young or too old to make a difference. I believe in the near future we are going to see many more unlikely candidates stepping into the world of Politics and changing the way politics are being run.
I wish both these young men Good Luck in their Political Future. I will be looking forward to seeing what the future holds for them. Click on their name to go their websites and e-mail them with your support. Young Adults like these two are the future of our Country.
Deanie
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