Endorsements—Pam’s Thoughts
Ballot Question 1—The Marriage Amendment
I have never been a Republican wrapped up in the Social Issues like abortion or gay marriage. I have always thought that we lose way too much ground on the much more important issues such as a confiscatory tax system, illegal
immigration, Social Security reform, Medicaid/Medicare reform etc.
I was going to support this amendment mostly on the premise that I don’t think we should be paying for the extra infrastructure and costs
Involved in instituting a new marital status—gay marriage for the sake of maybe 2-10% of the population. By this I mean the extra courts
To handle gay divorce and property settlements, more money paid out in Social Security survivor benefits, increased health insurance costs
For the private sector businesses forced to cover gay couples, Federal Programs and IRS revamped to handle another new marital status etc.
Jim’s comments really made me rethink this. As a person who considers herself a loyal Republican who believes in the core principles of
The Republican Party—we are not about taking rights or freedoms away from anyone. We espouse the true essence of freedom more than
anything else. We are the Party of Civil Rights and freedom.
I am reserving judgement and endorsement on this ballot question until I can consider some more opinions and information from other
political minded people that I trust. I will post my endorsement and reasons why when I come to a final decision.
Ballot Question 2—Limits on Powers of the General Assembly
I concur with the general consensus of Bearing Drift contributors. Vote YES.
Ballot Question 3—Property Tax Exemptions
I share Vivian’s concern about Eminent Domain issues that may cause displaced people for no good public use reason. However,
I will vote yes for some reasons. 1)Local government is closest to the people and more accountable. 2) Anything that gives local
Government more autonomy and control is a good thing. 3) Local Govt is voted in by the the 18-20% of the population who are actually
engaged and concerned. 4) Anything that reduces taxes on property owners I will favor. Vote YES.
2nd Congressional District
I wholeheartedly endorse Congresswoman Thelma Drake for reelection as our representative in Congress.
I met Thelma Drake during her second run for the 87th House of Delegates seat in Norfolk. How? Thelma
knocked on my door at my Hyde Park home in Norfolk. I was surprised, and we talked briefly. The fact that
this lady running for office knocking on my door in my modest Bayview neighborhood asking for my support
was my first window of view into local Norfolk politics.
Since this time, I have become involved in the local Party unit and have been able to get to know Thelma on a more
personal and political basis. SOAPBOX—for anyone becoming involved with the local party unit of their choice, this
Is one of the greatest rewards you will receive. The direct interaction with elected officials and the opportunity to get to
know them is key in keeping an optimistic focus on politics in general. Most (not all) of them are real people who desire to serve the
public regardless of political affiliation. I would highly recommend getting involved in the local party unit of your choice.
Your life will be immensely enriched.
I find that I have a lot in common with Thelma Drake and see things very much the same as she does. We both come from
Modest circumstances and have worked hard for everything we have achieved. Thelma Drake works for the common sense
Conservative principles that I care about—lower taxes, efficiency in government, securing the border, leadership in property
Rights and protection against abuse of Eminent Domain, and protection of the 2nd Amendment. Thelma Drake has become a
Co-sponsor of HR25—The Fair Tax. The tax reform plan that will bring the US economy into resurgence, bring our jobs back
,allow Americans the choice of how much in federal taxes they will pay, and dismantle the labyrinth we call the Federal
Bureaucracy and IRS as we know it.
Thelma Drake is an example of what any concerned citizen can accomplish with hard work, passion and motivation.
Vote for Thelma Drake!!
Virginia Senate Race
My vote and endorsement goes to George Allen. Here is why, his record as VA Governor and Bush Tax Cuts
1) Welfare Reform in VA cut the welfare rolls by 50%
2) SOL’s Standards of Learning has instituted accountability in public schools and exposed the problem areas and the
Localities needing the most help. The SOL’s are largely responsible for the turnaround in Norfolk Public Schools and now
we are receiving awards for closing the gap in urban education.
3) Ending Parole---2/3 of crime was committed by repeat felons. Ending parole reduced crime.
4) Support of Bush Tax Cuts
5) I do know George Allen to be a decent man and no racist. Endorsements by myriad of African American organizations, leaders, ministers and organizations should say this to people who have no other information to judge.
Coming from a partisan prospective, I want George Allen to hold the VA seat in the Senate. As an active Republican, I am
disappointed in the campaign, and believe there are systemic problems in the last 3 statewide campaigns by VA Republicans that
Is too involved to go into here.
Unfortunately, George Allen’s rock star status is diminished as a Presidential candidate, but I don’t think we can make predictions
for 2008. 2008 is a lifetime away, and anything can happen.
No one ever said that politics was boring!
Ballot Question 1—The Marriage Amendment
I have never been a Republican wrapped up in the Social Issues like abortion or gay marriage. I have always thought that we lose way too much ground on the much more important issues such as a confiscatory tax system, illegal
immigration, Social Security reform, Medicaid/Medicare reform etc.
I was going to support this amendment mostly on the premise that I don’t think we should be paying for the extra infrastructure and costs
Involved in instituting a new marital status—gay marriage for the sake of maybe 2-10% of the population. By this I mean the extra courts
To handle gay divorce and property settlements, more money paid out in Social Security survivor benefits, increased health insurance costs
For the private sector businesses forced to cover gay couples, Federal Programs and IRS revamped to handle another new marital status etc.
Jim’s comments really made me rethink this. As a person who considers herself a loyal Republican who believes in the core principles of
The Republican Party—we are not about taking rights or freedoms away from anyone. We espouse the true essence of freedom more than
anything else. We are the Party of Civil Rights and freedom.
I am reserving judgement and endorsement on this ballot question until I can consider some more opinions and information from other
political minded people that I trust. I will post my endorsement and reasons why when I come to a final decision.
Ballot Question 2—Limits on Powers of the General Assembly
I concur with the general consensus of Bearing Drift contributors. Vote YES.
Ballot Question 3—Property Tax Exemptions
I share Vivian’s concern about Eminent Domain issues that may cause displaced people for no good public use reason. However,
I will vote yes for some reasons. 1)Local government is closest to the people and more accountable. 2) Anything that gives local
Government more autonomy and control is a good thing. 3) Local Govt is voted in by the the 18-20% of the population who are actually
engaged and concerned. 4) Anything that reduces taxes on property owners I will favor. Vote YES.
2nd Congressional District
I wholeheartedly endorse Congresswoman Thelma Drake for reelection as our representative in Congress.
I met Thelma Drake during her second run for the 87th House of Delegates seat in Norfolk. How? Thelma
knocked on my door at my Hyde Park home in Norfolk. I was surprised, and we talked briefly. The fact that
this lady running for office knocking on my door in my modest Bayview neighborhood asking for my support
was my first window of view into local Norfolk politics.
Since this time, I have become involved in the local Party unit and have been able to get to know Thelma on a more
personal and political basis. SOAPBOX—for anyone becoming involved with the local party unit of their choice, this
Is one of the greatest rewards you will receive. The direct interaction with elected officials and the opportunity to get to
know them is key in keeping an optimistic focus on politics in general. Most (not all) of them are real people who desire to serve the
public regardless of political affiliation. I would highly recommend getting involved in the local party unit of your choice.
Your life will be immensely enriched.
I find that I have a lot in common with Thelma Drake and see things very much the same as she does. We both come from
Modest circumstances and have worked hard for everything we have achieved. Thelma Drake works for the common sense
Conservative principles that I care about—lower taxes, efficiency in government, securing the border, leadership in property
Rights and protection against abuse of Eminent Domain, and protection of the 2nd Amendment. Thelma Drake has become a
Co-sponsor of HR25—The Fair Tax. The tax reform plan that will bring the US economy into resurgence, bring our jobs back
,allow Americans the choice of how much in federal taxes they will pay, and dismantle the labyrinth we call the Federal
Bureaucracy and IRS as we know it.
Thelma Drake is an example of what any concerned citizen can accomplish with hard work, passion and motivation.
Vote for Thelma Drake!!
Virginia Senate Race
My vote and endorsement goes to George Allen. Here is why, his record as VA Governor and Bush Tax Cuts
1) Welfare Reform in VA cut the welfare rolls by 50%
2) SOL’s Standards of Learning has instituted accountability in public schools and exposed the problem areas and the
Localities needing the most help. The SOL’s are largely responsible for the turnaround in Norfolk Public Schools and now
we are receiving awards for closing the gap in urban education.
3) Ending Parole---2/3 of crime was committed by repeat felons. Ending parole reduced crime.
4) Support of Bush Tax Cuts
5) I do know George Allen to be a decent man and no racist. Endorsements by myriad of African American organizations, leaders, ministers and organizations should say this to people who have no other information to judge.
Coming from a partisan prospective, I want George Allen to hold the VA seat in the Senate. As an active Republican, I am
disappointed in the campaign, and believe there are systemic problems in the last 3 statewide campaigns by VA Republicans that
Is too involved to go into here.
Unfortunately, George Allen’s rock star status is diminished as a Presidential candidate, but I don’t think we can make predictions
for 2008. 2008 is a lifetime away, and anything can happen.
No one ever said that politics was boring!
posted by Politics with Pam at 7:00 PM
1 Comments:
I don’t know that your arguments really correlate with Republican values. Consider the following:
A mismanaged (and misdirected war).
A deficit funded by borrowing from Chinese banks – while the tax cut, due to the elimination of the inheritance tax, goes to the top one half of one percent of the population.
Ignoring 12 million illegal aliens streaming into our country and overwhelming social services. Does obeying the law mean anything? All this, while countless more educated and skilled millions, are waiting in line to immigrate to America.
High school drop out rates, while China is graduating 6 to 7 times as many mathematicians, scientists, and engineers as are we.
A reluctant acceptance of global warming, but still a refusal to see mankind’s hand in this.
Trite phrases hypocritically used, “compassionate conservative” and “ I’m a uniter, not a divider”. While we have had six years of partisan bickering and a growing divide between red and blue.
Skyrocketing health and college costs, a failed drug war.
A growing divide between rich and poor – a shrinking middle class.
Spiraling national debt being inherited by our children at the same time Social Security is failing and pensions are at risk.
Outsourcing of jobs and manufacturing, out placing of levels of higher paid jobs.
Highest incarceration rate in the western world – 13 times greater than The Netherlands. Gun crime far greater than any western country.
And all this despite complete control of all branches of government for the last six years by one party, the Republican.
Some how I fail to see your logic.
And your compassion for gays and lesbians is astounding.
But you must as least have some respect for Thomas Jefferson who warned about so crassly using the constitution rather than more appropriate statute legislation.
"I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors."
Your heartfelt chartable views towards gays and lesbians – their getting married might inflate the cost of issuing marriage licensees, whew. You know, I’m beginning to wonder that we could save some money by reversing women’s suffrage, and access to reproductive rights, and keep them barefoot and pregnant in the home where they belong – oh those good ole Republican values. But I suppose you feel that you personally deserve rights over any gay and lesbian. Ain’t democracy great!
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