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If a conservative is a vegetarian, they don’t eat meat. If a liberal is, they want to ban all meat products for everyone.

If a conservative sees a foreign threat, he thinks about how to defeat his enemy. A liberal wonders how to surrender gracefully and still look good.

If a conservative is homosexual, they quietly enjoy their life. If a liberal is homosexual, they loudly demand legislated respect.

If a black man or Hispanic is conservative, they see themselves as independently successful. Their liberal counterparts see themselves as victims in need of government protection.

If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation. A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him.

If a conservative doesn’t like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don’t like be shut down.

If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn’t go to church. A liberal wants any mention of God or religion silenced.

If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it. A liberal demands that his neighbors pay for his."

STROKE

It was the first of July, I had retired from Mingo county(will miss the kids & teachers, but not being away from my family), would be home to help my mom(after her dogs were put to sleep this past year)my youngest son was back in town & going to be around until the end of the year(so all my kids would be here), I was going to do telemarketing and get serious about selling Usborne books, that way I'd have money during the summer, then get on the sub list in surrounding counties,as well as Harrison, and some state ran schools. Would be home to see my grandaughters soccer games,could do more for my church, and would have some time to concentrate on my House of Delegates campaign. Was going to family get together on the 4th & Tea Party on the 5th. Life was good.
Then driving home from picking my son up so we could go to see OKLAHOMA that nite felt like I was starting to have mini-stroke, but it went away. Then when we got home started feeling funny had trouble with my right side moving, but thought it would go away. Had my son drive to the play. Still was having touble, felt uncomfortable while watching the play, although the play was a very good. Everyone did a good job. Did not want to tell any one, thought it would go away. Got home,couldn't sleep. That morning went to hospital, I had had a stroke. Life for me stopped.
How was I going to pay my bills, how much and how long would I be laid up, how could I get around. I was worried. Anyone that knows me knows that I usuaully don't usually worry(probably because me mom worries all the time). But this time I was.
Well thanks to my kids & their spouses and several other people things have improved a lot. I'm not out of the woods yet, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Fortunately my stroke wasn't as bad as it could be also I have been doing my physical therapy & exercises at home(although I have to pick my exercise up a notch)and walking in the water.
I would however like to use my circumstance to try & help some people. First anyone out there overweigth, LOSE WEIGHT NOW. Many of you I know who are young. When I was in high school I only weighed 210 and thought I was fat, If I weighed that now(which I will get down to)peolple would think I was anorexic. Some of you are that age and weigh a lot more.. It's easier to lose now than to wait till you are my age and have to.
The other thing and the most important is, whenever you make a decison Pray about it & seek wise counsel. While not directly contributing to my stroke, I feel God used my stroke as a way to get my attention. I'm not going to go into detail, but there are certain decisions I made that I didn't do either. Since my stroke I have starting to try to do more towards finding God's will.
He has already blessed me. I am not doing it for that reason, but it shows if you will do what HE wants, that he will take care of you.
So for everyone out there first find out what God wants you to do. Second before you make a decision Pray about it & seek wise counsel. Third if you are overweight LOSE IT NOW.

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WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO PASS, IF ELECTED.

I believe we should lower or eliminate most taxes, such as 1)tax on inventory & equipment for businesses, 2)lower gas taxes, 3)eliminate sales tax on food,4) eliminate tax on SSI for Seniors & Military pay. The Dems will say if you lower taxes you will lose revenue, however, every state in the United States that have lowered taxes revenue has increased. If lower or eliminate these taxes we will increase money into the economy, thus creating more jobs & encouraging business to move into the state.
I would also work for and promote Pro-Life and Pro-Family agendas.
I would work for Term Limits & Non-Partisan election of Judges.
I would work to raise the property tax exemption for Seniors to $40,000.
If you have any questions feel free to call me at 304-629-6943.

WHY VOTE FOR ME

I am going to try to post something everyday on why people should support me for House of Delegates. Some things I have said previously, some are new.
My campaign will focus on, Lower taxes, Strong Pro-Family, Job growth, Freedom for property & business owners.
But first a little about me. I am a lifetime resident of West Virginia. Resident of District 41, 50 years. I am a son, father, father-in-law & grandfather. I have been a member of several churches in the area, serving in various leadership roles.
I have been a substitute teacher in the District teaching in nearly every school that has been in existence in the last 10 years.
I have coached at 4 high schools & 5 Jr/Middle schools in the county. I have coached, T-Ball, Minor League Little League, & Babe Ruth baseball. I have coached Jerry West basketball, as well as all levels of basketball at the "Y". I have coached Pop Warner football & coached all levels of youth soccer. I have also served on Board of Directors of Soccer, Little League & Jerry West.
I was the head coach at Emmanuel Church 1986-87, when we won the WV Christian School State Championship, as well as an assistant 2 years later when we again won.
I have worked in various parts of the state so I feel I know a lot about our state.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at gopbuddy@hotmail.com, Facebook or call 304-629-6943.

GIVE WV HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TIM TEBOW HAD

Something overlooked in all the brouhaha about Tim Tebow's Super Bowl add, is the fact that he was home schooled & because Florida's law allows homeschooled students to play for the school in their district, he was able to play football. Now I don't know all the nuances of the Florida law, but if they can do it I would think West Virginia could.
A few years ago there was a court ruling that allowed this to happen, but the WVSSAC appealed it and won, so it was overturned. Now I can see both sides of the arguement. When this case was being tried there was much emotion on both sides. I am not going to get into all the arguements but the one I felt was the most important & that made sense from the WVSSAC side, was that it would be an easy way, if an athlete had grade problems, to take advantage of this system. Now granted the majority of the ones probably wouldn't abuse it, but there would be some.
A solution I think would be that the homeschool parent would be responsible for contacting the school, the student would be playing athletics anyway, and arrange for the student to take tests adminstered by the teacher of the class the student would take anyway.
Being a teacher, parent & a former coach, I realize this is oversimplified, but I'm sure the bugs could be worked out. Also WV could contact Florida officials to see how they did it. please feel free to post any comments

WHY THE CLASS WARFARE

I have trouble understanding why so many people want to tax "the Rich". Rich people can only do 2 things with their money, spend it or save it. If they spend it that creates more jobs. If they save it, unless they put it in a matress or can, that creates more jobs, because it either gives banks more money to loan to businesses, which enables them to expand. If they save it by investing that also helps business expand. Now they can also give it away, which would go under spending.
So why do so many people want to tax the rich. The more money the government takes from them in taxes, is less that they can, spend or save.
Another thing that bothers me is people complain about Bush's tax cuts only helping the "Rich". Well if you make more money its natural that your going to get more in a tax cut. And if you don't pay taxes your not going to get a tax cut.
If someone can explain that please let me know

THIS AINT YOUR PARENTS DEMOCRAT PARTY

A few months ago I posted about how this isn't your parents Democrat Party. Well since last nights results in Massachusettes I feel the need to update that post.
The Dems need to open their eyes. If a Republican can win in Massachusettes, that is so blue that it makes California look like a Republican heaven, it shows how out of touch this administration is. While they did elect Romney for Governor a few years & have a few Republicans in their Congress they have not went for a Republican since Reagan.
I feel this shows how out of touch with the average voter the Dems leadership is. While I was no fan of Clintons & I felt he governed by polls to much, he was smart enough to see when to give up or change his view, when the people were overwhelmingly against him.
Now look at us in West Virginia, during the last election Hilary carried West Virginia, but guess who are Dem leaders endorsed, some even before the primary, they endorsed Obama. Hilary carried the state by a landslide. Then during the general they again supported Obama & West Virginia went for McCain.
Even our local Dem leaders have bought into the Obama hype. A few months ago there was a protest in front of Mollohan's office, in Clarksburg against OBAMACARE, there was also a rally in support of it in front of the Dem HQ, where were Harrison County's congressional delegation not in front of Mollohans office protesting, most if not all were at the Dem HQ.
As I said earlier if you support abotion, continued tax increases, business leaving WV, the President holding secret meetings, legally bribing Congressional leaders, raming legislation thru when the large majority of Americans oppose it, the federal government taking over 1/7 of the economy, continued attacks on coal,then continue to support the Dems. But if you are for openeness, lower taxes, right to life, free enterprise & personal responsibilibty then come over to the party that is truly for the people ---the Republicans.
GOD BLESS
BUDDY

NON-PARTISAN ELECTION OF JUDGES

This is an item I feel is important, but does not receive a lot of publicity. Currently we elect our Judges by a partisan election like every other office. There have been several studies that show that we should change the method. Currently our legislsature is trying to improve the system, by public funding of judicial elections &/or limits on spending. This will only help incumbents & the rich, because we cannot put a limit on how much a candidate spends of their own money. So that method would be no good.
By non-partisan elections it would be soley based on their record or at least what the voters perceive as their record. It would also break up some straight ticket voting.
I believe it is something we need to pursue.

WHY LOWERING TAXES WILL INCREASE STATE REVENUE.
If I am elected to the House of Delegates, I want to eliminate sales tax on food, income tax on SSI for retirees, Income tax on military pay reserve & active duty & lower gasoline taxes. I also want to eliminate taxes on businesses inventory & equipment. For 75 yrs our politicians have said if we lower taxes it will lower revenue. That is not true as shown by many states including our border states. If we lower taxes people will have more money to spend, business will be able to hire more people & both will create jobs, so more people will stay in the state.
For the ones who say this will not work, well we have been raising taxes for 75 yrs & it hasn't worked, this way should be worth a try.

RUNNING FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES

I will be filling Pre-candidacy papers for the House of Delegates. I would however like to announce that I will be running. Later I will post my position on issues & other info. At this time, however I would like to let you know why I am running.
For many years West Virginia has been near the bottom, if not the bottom of all positive financial &/or economic areas, while border states have flourished, even during tough times. Not coincidentally for many years West Virginia & district 41 have been ran by, basically, the same people. District 41 & WV needs fresh ideas. Although I am considered by many to be a Sr citizen(I'm 60), I feel because of my many associations through church, teaching & coaching I have those fresh ideas.
I will be listing more specifics, but basically, I would like to stimulate our economy by lowering taxes on citizens, as well as business, thereby giving all people more of their own money to spend & creating jobs. I also want to strengthen West Virginia's families.

GARY ABERNATHY - SOME THOUGHTS

I feel the need to post some things on this blog in regards to Gary, instead of commenting on various others & FB.
I do not know Gary as well as many, but I do consider him a friend. Granted I am not aware of everything that went on during both of his tenures as State GOP ED. I do however feel that overall the WVGOP is better off that he has been involved with us.
Were there mistakes, probably. How much was he responsible for the positive things that came about during Kris Warner's administration? Probably more than some would want us to believe & probably not as much as others would. Ditto for the negative things. His book "Elephant Wars" was very entertaining, especially for me since then is when I started getting involved with the WVGOP.
After doing some consulting, he was hired last Dec as ED again, amid some controversy.
I understand the people that were not happy only want the best for the state & the Party & I have no problem with disagreement. I do have a problem with people that complain, but do not offer realistic solutions or stand up and try to implement their programs.
After Gary was hired there were complaints about his hiring, people wanting to get rid of Chairman Mckinney, as well as Gary.
According to the comments on some blogs you had thought there was going to be a hugh revolt.
During all this time, my attitude was if there are enough people, then get rid of them.
However, nothing materialised.
First there was the "Salem witchhunt". Now I have no personal complaints with the people who
organized this(that is what I had been saying), but if I want to have a meeting with maximum attendance, I would not have it in Salem, WV on a Thursday in the middle of winter(this is nothing against Salem, as my family started out there and the restaurant the meeting was at, was where our HC Republican club started).
This meeting was only attended by around 40 people, only 10 WVGOP EXEC Comm members and several that were in favor of the current admin. They also were very disorganized.
Then came the Feb meeting, everyone, including me, was looking forward to this group to at least bring up some suggestions & possibly present an alternate candidate. Nothing happened.
A few days after the meeting I asked on FB why nothing happened & someone said because they didn't have the votes. But according to the blogs, there was supposed to be this great number that wanted rid of Doug & Gary, so what happened.
Now that Gary is leaving there are several coming out again against him, but at least they are giving their names or at least most of them.
As I said at the beginning I know we all want the same thing, the betterment of the WVGOP, so lets now put the past behind us & work for that goal. I would ask the ones complaining if they have a suggestion send it to all the Exec Comm & lets work together to get the party moving forward.
I have 2 suggestions - Ben Beakes & Mike Ankrom.
GOD BLESS

TO HONOR THE RULES OR NOT, THAT IS THE QUESTION

Almost 2 years ago my son posted on his blog about people whining about rules, basicly it was about young people at his College, that did not like the requirements they were supposed to follow as far as things they were to do outside of the college(or something to that effect).
I would like to expand on that. A few weeks ago, there was news article about a young man who attended a Christian High School, who was suspend, because he attended his girlsfriends High School Prom. He & his parents are fighting it.
Now on the surface it sounds as if they have a good case, after all, what a student does on there own time is there business. However, the kicker, is he & his parents signed a contract which stated that he would not attend secular dances. Now I am not going to debate whether the rule is right or wrong, my only concern is what are we teaching are kids, if we tell them, if you sign a contract then you don't like it you can change it.
My first thought is if you don't like the rules, the parents shouldn't send their son to that school. However if they liked everything, but that I could see them working to get it change BEFORE it becomes a problem, and if they can't change it then go somewhere else.

WEST VIRGINIANS FOR LIFE

I said earlier this is for another time, so since I received a comment from Garth about WVFL, I will address it now. I respect the West Virginians for Life & understand as a private organization they are free to make guidelines & rules as they feel. I do however feel their current policy of only endorsing candidates who have a record to run on(which is normally the incumbents), hurts their cause.
As mentioned earlier, by helping the Dems keep control of the Legislature, it makes it possible for Pro-Abortion people to be in leadership position(such as the aforementioned Carrie Webster).
This policy also makes it seem like if a candidate is not endorsed by the WVFL, they are pro-abortion, which in a lot of cases is not the case. When this happens it causes the WVFL, lose credibility as well as members.
GOD BLESS

Religious freedom

It is frustrating to me the number of people I know who are Democrats(some that wouldn't vote for a Republican no matter what) & they are Christians, but they gripe about how the "government" is taking away our religious freedoms & liberties. Now I'm not doubting there salvation. Many of them in their lives are more spiritual than me, and although our salavation is not based on works, their example of a Christian is better than mine.
However the political group that is taking away our freedoms, is the liberals & the Dems. Does that mean the Republicans are perfect certainly not. Does that mean Republicans are better Christians, NO. But the liberal Supreme Court(granted 2 of the judges were appointed by a Republican)outlawed prayer in school & legalized abortion. The liberals & the Dems are the ones who want to legalize gay marriage & make it a crime for preachers to speak out against homosexuality from the pulpit, among other things.
Again I am not saying the Republicans are perfect, but as far as religious freedom, the conservatives & the Republicans have the better track record.

WHY CONSERVATIVES SHOULD STAY WITH GOP

As I venture in to my attempt to put out relevant information, I would like to echo Gary Abernathy's sentiments about conservatives staying with or joining the GOP.
I often say about myself I am so conservative I make Rush look liberal. Ex: On abortion I think it should be outlawed even in the case of rape(which is contray to the GOP platform).
I feel though if people are true conservatives they will join the GOP(or stay in it), because of a couple things. 1. A third party has very little chance of doing anything & 2. The GOP is the closest to true Conservative.
Now the true Conservative is saying, "but their leadership/candidates don't espouse everyone of my core believes". And I would say "would you rather have someone in leadership that has 70% of your beliefs or 0%".
Also if you are a true conservative and you are in the GOP, then work to bring more like minded people in and change things. I feel it would be easier to change the party, then start a third party.
I feel a good example of that here in West Virginia. West Virginians for Life endorse many pro-life Dems, at times over equally pro-life Republicans, just because the Republicans have no official record(I'm not going to get into a discussion at this time about that policy. Its their policy so be it). This then gives the Dems majoritys in the Legislature and then they get pro-abortion people head of important committees ex: Carrie Webster head of the Judiciary comm.
So to all True Conservatives(Ron Paul supporters, Independents, DINOs(Democrat in name only, & others)come back to the GOP & lets change it, starting in 2010 continuing to 2012.
GOD BLESS
BUDDY

NEW BLOG

I am trying for the third time to start a blog & keep up on it. I will be trying to express my opinions, every day.
First let me tell you all a little about my self, for the ones that don't know me. I am 59 years old, divorced with 3 adult children, 1 daughter-in-law, 1 son-in-law, 1 mother & 2 granddaughters. I am very conservative. I will expound more on myself later,