Gee, I Didn't Know I Could Be

A terrorist. Yes, terrorist. Not terrible person. Terrorist.

But, according to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, I need to be watched. After all, Emo is a committed Christian, pro-life, can shoot a gun and has been stocking a pantry -- "'end times' prophecies could motivate extremist individuals and groups to stockpile food,ammunition and weapons. These teachings also have been linked with the radicalization of domestic extremist individuals and groups in the past, such as the violent Christian Identity organizations and extremist members of the militia movement."


Fox News cites a footnote in the report that say: "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment," said that while there is no specific information that domestic right-wing terrorists are planning acts of violence, such acts could come from unnamed 'rightwing extremists' concerned about illegal immigration, abortion, increasing federal power and restrictions on firearms -- and singled out returning war veterans as susceptible to recruitment."

Oh, my. We've been stocking up on food ever since the costs jumped along with gas costs last year because having a job is not a given. A few years ago we had a look-see at the gun shop down the road that retired and off-duty police officers run because violent crime has hit our city hard -- a murder a day at times. We took a CWP (concealed weapon permit) class, and the instructor, a retired police officer, advised Emo to post the practice target to ward off would-be home invaders. I have taken a stand for life -- from womb to tomb. And, being second-generation Americans on both sides of my family, I am a firm believer in LEGAL immigration. So, all of these and the last book of the Bible can get me in deep trouble.

Wow. In the '60s, many college kids thought the narcs and feds were everywhere. We chalked it up to paranoia, but as an American citizen who believes the Constitution is an incredible document, second to the Bible, I can see that our rhetorical response is appropriate here: You're not paranoid if it's true.

God bless America!

Piper's Mom

Some friends and I went to see Sarah Palin yesterday. She's a remarkable woman, who is greatly under-appreciated by her opponents (or perhaps they are greatly threatened by her?).

The much reported rhetoric on her inability to reach the young people was flatly rejected by this crowd. Scores of teenagers and college students stood in line for two hours or longer to get it in to the rally along the beautiful banks of the St. Johns.

Sarah Palin's real threat to her opposition is that she is so real. For a person with twice as much political experience as Barrack Obama, a mother of five children, a wife to a hunk of a "First Dude," Sarah Palin is down to earth. Humble. Genuine. She connects. She is real.

The truth of her character is evident in her family, with all its challenges. She stands up for her beliefs even when it's difficult -- a woman who stands for life, she didn't abort her youngest and fifth child when she learned he was a Down Syndrome baby. Sarah and Todd gave Bristol loving support upon learning she was pregnant out of wedlock. Talk about a good role model.

One scene over the last couple months exemplifies the kind of people Sarah and Todd Palin are. It was during the Republican National Convention when the camera zoomed in on 6-year-old Piper holding her baby brother. If you missed it -- or would like to see Palin love in all its natural beauty, here it is for you.



No wonder Alaskans love Sarah Palin so. She's Piper's mom. What do you think?