Thursday, December 15, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Freedom From Religion Gets the BOOT in AZ
Heh.
Curtsy - CitizenLink:
A federal judge in Arizona ruled Monday that the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) does not have the legal standing necessary to stop Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer from declaring days of prayer for the state....FFRF, which is based in Wisconsin, filed its lawsuit last year. In dismissing it, Judge Roslyn Silver wrote that “encouraging” prayer isn’t injurious to anyone.
Read the whole story HERE.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Nativity Set is UP at the Capitol Rotunda
This is awesome!
Wisconsin Family Council has donated a beautiful Nativity set that is now present in the State Capitol rotunda, despite the objections from Freedom from Religion Foundation. Thanks to Julaine Appling for her persistence in pursuing this beautiful depiction of our Christian heritage and REAL reason for Christmas celebration!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
STRACHOTA Stands UNITED with Washington County WALKER BACKERS
I attended the "Stand With Walker" rally in West Bend today. I believe it was organized by Jim Geldreich, chairman of the Washington County Republican Party. Local residents, members of W-C3, CSC, all rallied together and it was a fun morning! It was well attended, with over 100 people lining Paradise Drive. One thing was obvious throughout the two frigid hours we stood there on this sunny Saturday - WE ARE the 99%.
Took some pics and a video... Enjoy!
STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAT STRACHOTA
WASH. CTY. SUPVSR. BILL MEYERS
HONK IF YOU SUPPORT GOV. WALKER!!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Not-So-United Way, PLANNED PARENTHOOD = Direct Giving is Always Best
In this recent article in the West Bend Daily News (you'll have to scroll all the way down to the bottom for the article), United Way received a glowing report, encouraging local Washington County residents to give, give, give. Many, if not most, of the organizations supported by United Way are reputable and trustworthy. However, let's shed some light on reality.
United Way supports PLANNED PARENTHOOD. Click HERE if you don't believe me. Nationally, in 2008, United Way contributed an estimated $1.9 million to Planned Parenthood. Additionally, United Way donations to local charities refer women to family planning services that include abortion. The national United Way website (www.LiveUnited.org) also directs volunteers toward Planned Parenthood. While not every state/agency, or Washington County for that matter, promotes Planned Parenthood, many do. One is too many.
This Christmas season, let's not contribute to killing babies. I think it's in poor taste.
Yes, yes, I know that you can choose to "designate" where your donation goes according to whom you wish to support. However, don't be fooled. That option is a misnomer. If you "designate" to a specific charity, that just means less of the UNdesignated funds will go to that charity.
In addition, United Way will take some off the top for overhead, meaning LESS goes to the charity.
SOLUTION = Give DIRECTLY to the charity of your choice. Nobody needs a middleman to help us send a check.
Remember, too, that "time is money." If you can't afford to give, maybe dropping in at the location of your favorite charity and lending a hand would be a great option for you, and a blessing to them!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Walker Administration Holding Hoodlums Accountable for Mess
Though the hoodlums, er, I mean, protesters/Recallers/thugs/slobs that have been defacing our State Capitol, leaving behind garbage, odors, food products, profanities, and bathroom facility unmentionables are angry over this decision, Walker's people have it right. As of December 16, if you make the mess, you get to clean it up or pay for those who will do it for you.
Hey, Recallers....OWN IT.
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE:
The Scott Walker Administration says it will tighten access to the Capitol starting December 16th, requiring permits and payment from protesters.
Holding the Recall Fraud at Bay...Tea Partiers, Conservatives Lend a Hand
Just for good measure, ya know.... Integrity and all.
Tea Party leaders in Wisconsin are happy with what they are calling an overwhelming response to their efforts to verify the signatures on the Governor Scott Walker Recall petitions....In one day, more than 1,000 volunteers from across Wisconsin and the nation have already signed up to help two Tea Party groups verify the petitions in the upcoming gubernatorial recall.
READ MORE HERE...
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Freedom From Religion Disses Christmas at the Capitol
Via Julaine Appling/Wisconsin Family Council:
Dear Freedom from Religion Folks:
At this Season of great joy for the Savior's birth, faith will prevail, as always.
There is A God.
Satan is alive.
Angels, heaven and hell are real, and you will know soon enough.
There is only one world, and you only get one chance to get it right.
Religion is about being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see.
It is denial of these Truths that hardens hearts and enslaves the soul.
This Christmas, receive Him who died for you. Freedom isn't about religion, it's about being free.
Merry Christmas
Christmas Tree Lighting This Weekend at State Capitol
Invitation via Sen. Grothman's office:
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING AT WISCONSIN STATE CAPITOL
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at your State Capitol as folks busily decorate the grounds in anticipation of all of the visitors that will be coming over the next several weeks! Remember Bing Crosby? -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcZAwoip5aY
The Capitol Christmas Tree will be lit during two performances of the Kiwanis Club Christmas Pageant at 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. this Sunday, December 4th. http://www.doa.state.wi.us/events_detail.asp?eventid=1147&locid=4
Video about this year's tree that comes to us from the Brule River State Forest:
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/nw-wisconsin/Wisconsin-State-Capitol-Christmas-Tree-Fresh-From-the-Northland-134125318.html
Come early as Tours of the Capitol run from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday.
P.S. How nice it would be if a Church, civic organization, business or family stepped forward and sponsored a Capitol Nativity like they have in other states.
Article about Wisconsin's Christmas Tree:
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20111130/GPG0101/111300567/Steineke-Let-s-call-Capitol-tree-Christmas-tree?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Cimg%7CGPG-News
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