Matt Breeden Now

Yes, as much as I thought and hoped it would never happen, Michael Vick has now been signed to a new NFL team– The now deplorable Philadelphia Eagles. Before I get into what he is now known for, let’s revisit his past shall we?

2004- Two men are arrested for possession and distributing marijuana. The men are picked up while driving a vehicle belonging to Michael Vick. Vick took no responsibility and blamed his friends for being untrustworthy. Well sir, who chose these friends?

October 2004- Michael Vick and friends were going thru security screening in an Atlanta airport. One of Vick’s friends (see a theme?) is caught on tape stealing the watch of a security screener when he was not looking.  The watch was eventually returned

2005- Woman claims that Michael Vick, a.k.a. Ron Mexico, intentionally and knowingly gave her an STD. She claims Vick knew about the disease, and sought treatment under the above alias.  Vick eventually settled out of court with the woman.

2006- After being booed by fans in the Georgia Dome following a loss to New Orleans, Vick gives 2 middle fingers to fans while exiting the field. He is fined $10,000 by the NFL, and also donates another $10,000 to charity.

2007- In yet another airport incident, Michael Vick is caught with a water bottle which contained a hidden compartment with what appeared to be marijuana. Vick claimed that the hidden compartment was for jewelery.

And then comes the dog-fighting allegations. After initially lying about the charges, Vick admits to the following…

*Allowing dogfights to be held on his property

*Gambling on the dogfights and organizing others to gamble

*Funding these dogfights including the dogs, kennels, cages, houses, as well as the instruments used to kill and torture the dogs

*Assisting in the training of dogs to learn to fight and creating vicious tendencies in the dogs thru torture

*Allowing the hanging of dogs who were old or failed to perform

*Allowing the drowning of dogs who were old or failed to perform

*Allowing the electrocution of dogs who were old or failed to perform

*Allowing the beating of dogs who were old or failed to perform

And this man deserves a “2nd” chance? I believe he is now in his 4th, 5th, 6th chance. Who knows at this point?

Even after all of this, while out on probation, Vick failed a required random drug test!

So you see, allowing him to re-enter the NFL is not a 2nd chance. He should have run out of chances long ago. He should be forced to the same tough life others face when they exit prison for a crime of this nature.

Michael Vick is a despicable human being, just as any person who participates in this type of activity is. Yes, I know there are plenty of people saying “Oh, he has paid his debt to society” or “He should be commended for admitting his mistakes”. Yes I know the law and yes i know people should be allowed to work when exiting prison. The problem I have is that after showing what type of evil and selfish person he is, that he will move on to making potentially millions over the rest of the football career he may still have.

What disappoints me even more are the numbers of people who rooted for him over this entire process. Those ignorant fans in Atlanta, and around the country, should be ashamed of themselves. Not only that, but the parents who raised them should be even more ashamed. People who are evil enough to commit these actions on animals, people, or anything do not deserve to have one thing made easy for them.

Do these people not feel that if he is evil enough to commit these actions, that there is not more screws loose in his sick head that could lead to even worse actions in the future? I do not feel that a person can engage in acts like this, and then suddenly be sorry and truly remorseful. This was not a 1 time incident or bad decision. This was a lengthy operation and was meticulously covered up and carried out. I do indeed hope he is truthful when he says he is sorry, but I do not believe it for a second.

June 28th,2009

Friday evening, a tremendous tragedy occurred in the House. First off, this happened despite the outstanding efforts on reputable and honorable Congressmen such as John Boehner (OH), Mike Pence (IN), and others to prevent this job killing energy tax that will most likely not make it through the Senate when the votes come down in the Fall. However, with a margin of 219-212, the House passed the bill, which covered over 1200 pages, including over 300 pages of amendments filed at 3:09AM the night before the vote.

Actions such as these should make it clear to voters who they must send to the ranks of the unemployed in the crucial 2010 elections. Unfortunately, a large bulk of the uninformed voters who cast a ballot for Obama, are most likely the ones who could not even tell you anything about what Cap and Trade is, or even that one of the most important votes ever in the House took place 2 days ago. They are the ones who view Republicans as “big evil businessmen, who cut deals with oil companies and others just to make a buck”. They view the Democrats as the ones “looking out for the little guy”. Wow, could they be more wrong?

It is 100% fact that if this Cap and Trade energy tax were to ever become law, it would kill thousands, if not millions of jobs. It would drive energy costs sky high for companies. This will then cause energy bills for the folks Democrats falsely claim to be protecting to go through the roof!

This bill is about nothing more than POWER. Power over the lives of the people living in this country. The Democrats will not rest until they control every last thing that we do. Some, including Obama and Pelosi, call this bill moderate and one that should appeal to both sides. THEY COULD NOT BE MORE UNTRUTHFUL. I am not saying they are simply incorrect. I am saying that they are simply liars. This is a radical, left-wing bill and does nothing more than give them more power and satisfy the desires of radical environmentalists, some of whom do not think the bill goes FAR ENOUGH!

Do you think I am wrong? Obama and the Democrats have answered this one for me. Part of this new tax is a rebate credit that will be given to low income citizens who are hurt by the higher energy costs that OBAMA himself admits will result!

Obama Quote from San Francisco Chronicle: Under my plan of a cap and trade system, electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket. Businesses would have to retrofit their operations. That will cost money. They will pass that cost onto consumers.

There you have it. He said it himself! And still people will not listen. Now I want to get into who is directly responsible for this bill passing in the House. Now I understand that it was expected for Democratic members to vote with the Speaker on this. The pressure that her and the President most likely put on them was no less than tremendous, not to mention the “back-room” deals that were agreed upon to buy votes. The 8 members I would like to focus on are the so-called Republican members who betrayed their Party and more importantly the American people they represent. When you look at the states represented by these 8, they will come as no surprise. Nonetheless, they must be held accountable for their betrayal. Step one is to contact them directly, regardless of whether they are from your state or not. Their actions affect all of us and they must hear from all of us. Next to their names below, is the direct phone number to their office on Capitol Hill. No need to go through the switchboard, this will take you right to them.

Mary Bono Mack (CA)- (202)225-5330

Michael Castle (DE)- (202)225-4165

John McHugh (NY)- (202)225-4611

Frank LoBiondo (NJ)- (202)225-6572

Leonard Lance (NJ)- (202)225-5361

Mark Kirk (IL)- (202)225-4835

David Reichert (WA)- (202)225-7761

Chris Smith (NJ)- (202)225-3765

Call them. If they do not answer, call them again. If you are able to reach them, which I am sure will be difficult because their phone lines will most likely be turned off with the influx of calls, be polite and ask them what it is about the bill that they like. They will have no logical answer to this question. Tell them you will find out who they are running against next time, and you will ensure that they are defeated. Nothing will scare a Congressman more than the threat of not having that position. They must be held accountable.

And as for the Democrats, the passing of this bill for you will result in terrible things. After this, I am sure you will think you can try to hammer through more and more radical bills every day. You will fail at this, as well as fail at maintaining your House majority after the 2010 elections. You may think you are sneaky, but even your self-proclaimed wisdom will not get past the American people after your actions result in higher costs, fewer jobs, and a faster-shrinking economy than ever before.

These are just a few facts about what Cap & Trade will do…

-Electricity Rates will rise as much as 90%

-Over 1 million MORE jobs will be lost

-Federal debt will rise over 25%

-American families will pay on average $1500 more per year for energy

-Most importantly, Cap & Trade will do nothing to help the environment or reduce CO2 emissions which Democrats claim we must do

This is not an energy bill as Democrats claim. It is nothing more than a new indirect tax that will drive up costs and put people out of work. With energy costs having gone up for years now, this will cause the increase to take off like never before. Obama claims this bill will create jobs and also help save the economy. FALSE!

You all need to read ones of my favorite quotes ever by a man named William Boetcker…

You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot lift the wage-earner by pulling down the wage-payer.
You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.
You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away men’s initiative
and independence.
You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could
and should do for themselves.

Makes a lot of sense doesn’t it?

John Boehner Exposes Intentions of Democrats

Michelle Bachmann Points Out Bill is Choice Between Liberty & Tyranny

Stuttering and Stammering Obama Admits Cap & Trade will Harm Americans and Causes Energy Bills to Skyrocket

Warren Buffet (Obama Supporter) Slams Cap & Trade

Yes, these people planned for the future. They planned for the future because obviously, based on the pictures below, they do not make the best decisions. Since they do not make the best decisions, they will most likely need help in life. Since they will most likely need help in life, they did an excellent job planning for that help by casting their vote for their man, Obama. Not much to write here, and I know this has been pointed out for months, but I just felt like checking it out again. Even though there very well may have been some (doubt it), I do not remember seeing many mug shots of people in shirts showing support for George Bush, Ronald Reagan, etc. Nor even Bill Clinton,  or other Democrats I will also point out. Just hilarious. Got these from www.therightperspective.org. Check them out.

Obama's Troops

Well, we have now learned who the next Supreme Court Justice will be. His majesty Obama has chosen a fair, balanced, constitution-focused justice who will do everything… Wait… that is wrong. Mr. Obama has nominated a racist, sexist, wannabe-lawmaker to hold one of the most prestigious positions in the country. Sonia Sotomayor, despite the fight Republicans will most likely wage, will be the next member of the United States Supreme Court.

In her acceptance speech, Sotomayor referenced a very honorable quote often used by Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg who quite often said ” a wise old man and a wise old woman would reach the same conclusion when deciding cases”. I think that Sotomayor missed the fact that the Supreme Court, as delegated by the Constitution, exists solely to INTERPRET what the Constitution clearly says. Sotomayor’s feelings on the quote are as follows… “I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.” Oh how could a statement possibly make her admit that she is more unqualified than this. As I watch the reaction to this pick unfold on the evening news, I cannot help but cringe.

It is people just like the one that was just interviewed as a “political expert” on PBS with Jim Lehrer. She said that this was a wonderful thing because it is important that throughout this diverse country, with the various cultures that exist, it is important that every American have someone in the court that they can relate to and have pride in. It is important that Americans have someone that will use their values and apply them to the Constitution. WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The job of a Supreme Court Justice is to interpret what the founders wrote in the Constitution. It is not for them to decide what is right and wrong, what is legal and illegal based on their opinions, or to use their values to drive their interpretation.

Moving on, I want to show a video of Sonia Sotomayor. This is from a meeting a Duke University where she put her foot in her mouth once again. Stating that “All of the Legal Defense Funds out there — they’re looking for people with Court of Appeals experience. Because it is — Court of Appeals is where policy is made. And I know, and I know, that this is on tape, and I should never say that. Because we don’t “make law,” I know.  Okay, I know. I know. I’m not promoting it, and I’m not advocating it. I’m . . you know. ‘

This sums up her knowledge in what the job requires very very clearly. It shows that she in fact believes that the court makes the law. Clearly not what the Constitution allows for, but obviously what she admits and what she knows is the result of the Supreme Court being empowered to do just that for many years now.

In the end, this proves one thing. That Barack Obama has 1 of 2 problems

1. He honestly believes this person is qualified for the job (WRONG)

2.He has the evil and power-hungry motives that many think he does and simply nominated her due to reasons including exactly what she said in her quote, that she “is a wise Latina woman”.

This morning, a man that I used to say I would vote for for President of the United States had an opportunity. He had an opportunity to redeem himself for shocking Republicans and Democrats alike with his 2008 endorsement of Barack Obama. You see, after this tremendous mistake, Colin Powell had the opportunity to prove to the nation that he is indeed the Republican, and more importantly the Conservative, that everyone has always distinguished him as. As I expected, the endorsement for Obama was a sign of things to come.

The former Secretary of State started off swinging– for the wrong team. Host of Face the Nation, Bob Schieffer, began by discussing the recent comments by Rush Limbaugh and Vice President Dick Cheney regarding Powell. Specifically, Cheney’s week-old statement that he did not realize Colin Powell was still a Republican. Powell’s response CLEARLY is contradictory of itself. After starting off by saying that he is still a Republican, and clouting his 20 year record of voting for Republican Presidential candidates(leaving out his votes for JFK, Jimmy Carter, and LBJ-3 gentlemen that completely made a mockery of their position), Powell reaffirmed his endorsement last year for President Obama. When probed for reasons for this surprising decision, Powell began to show his true agenda-

Colin Powell admitted to feeling that if the Republican Party continues pushing further and further to the right (which I must say they have a long way to go), then this will open up the moderates and middle-of-the-road voters to be taken in by the Democrats. He follows by saying that there must only be 2 political parties–Democrats and Republicans. And for Republicans to be successful, they must move more towards the center. This statement alone should give him a free ticket out of the Republican Party and out of the minds of Conservatives as being one of their own. This man has completed what many say is the biggest turnaround in may years. While his call to Republicans to move more towards the center was a broad statement, he made sure to nail down exactly what he meant.

The hot topic that came up first was the talk of closing Guantanamo Bay. While there are Republicans that favor this, they are party members who can join him on his donkey ride out– Lindsay Graham and John McCain. Colin Powell appears to share Barack Obama’s “Citizen of the World” dreams. He feels that the fact that America catches and imprisons terrorists who are caught in the act of fighting and killing soliders makes us look “bad” in the eyes of the world. It makes us look as though we are not a “nation of law” as he puts it. Colin is right in one thing- it is important how the world views America. It is important that the world view us as a nation that is not “soft” or “tolerant” of those who choose to attack us here or around the world. It is important that the men are captured, thrown in prison, and the key thrown away. There have been many men released from Gitmo in the past. The fact is that almost 1 in 5 will go right back to planning and attacking Americans, quite often in the very same place they previously did. Powell says he supports Obama closing the prison, but only after Obama outlines a detailed plan of where to place the prisoners. Let’s see, prisons around the country are bursting at the seams of overcrowding. Guilty convicts are being given lighter sentences to free up space. And you, Mr. Obama, want to close a perfectly good prison which centrally locates the worst of the worst, and place these terrorists in prisons somewhere else in the country. Where is your logic? That’s it sir, you have none, and neither do you Colin Powell!

After this enlightening discussion, Powell moved on to several other issues. Powell stated that the people in America want an effective and fair government (I will give him this one). But, he did not stop there. He went on to claim that Americans want a government that will keep them safe (right), provide them aid thru groups like FEMA (ok, not going the right way), and finally, will HELP THEM OUT OF A DIFFICULT ECONOMY SUCH AS THE ONE WE ARE FACING NOW!!!!!! Mr. Powell, you are now out of the closet. No Republican, and certainly no conservative, should ever share this feeling. Powell specifically mentioned that he agrees with Barack Obama’s sharing of wealth with the rich and the poor, and the Republican Party should move in this direction (Sounds like Mr. Powell should get Meghan McCain’s number).

In closing, Colin Powell clearly demonstrated today that his days as a conservative member of the Party are well behind him. The Republican Party must not take action on any ideas such as the ones proposed by Powell today. They must do what true conservatives say they must do, and that is stick to conservative principles. How did George Bush win re-election in 2004? The Party focused on its base and transformed this into an excited Party who believed in a candidate that had their best interests at heart and would keep them safe for the next few years. We had a candidate this past year who fit exactly what Powell claims we need, and he was soundly defeated by the most radical President ever elected. This should silence people like Colin Powell, but unfortunately for us, it will not.