By Dave Buhlman
If you feel that the country's government only needs a little trimming around the edges, a policy touch-up here and there, most of the candidates for president will satisfy your desires. Their voting records, speeches, and responses in the debates have indicated essentially more of the same, maybe with a little different twist, or just an adjustment of the deck chairs on the ship of state.
If, on the other hand, you feel that our problems run deeper and require significant shifts in the way the federal government is operating, then Congressman Ron Paul should be your choice on January 8. He is the only candidate calling for sharp turns in the direction we have been traveling for at least several decades. The policy reversals supported by Congressman Paul include ending the undeclared war in Iraq, pulling out the troops that we now have in 130 countries, and drastically cutting foreign aid to governments around the world. Trade deals, such as NAFTA, that hurt American workers would be jettisoned, and relationships with other sovereign countries would proceed on a mutually beneficial basis that helps ordinary Americans. If terrorists persist in their cowardly murders after these changes, Congressman Paul will deal with them swiftly and effectively without committing thousands of our troops to the effort.
Because the federal government has no constitutional role in many arenas, including education, funding for the massive federal Department of Education, and a number of other unconstitutional federal agencies, would not be included in President Paul's budget. With these sensible changes, billions of dollars would not have to be expended, which would reduce taxes, and the weight of the enormous public debt we are putting on the backs of our children and grandchildren.
With the liberty enshrined in the Constitution as the underlying theme, Congressman Paul would carry his efforts into the Oval Office against the Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act , the War on Drugs, and other laws which allow the federal government to snoop into the lives of ordinary Americans. Using the billions saved from cutting back on government expenditures here and abroad could result in the elimination of federal income taxes on wage earners. With these readjustments to expenditure priorities, no one would have to be cut off from benefits, although a phasing out would have to begin to stop the government from being used in so many arenas to redistribute wealth, as is done in communist and socialist systems.
Over six million dollars was raised for Congressman Ron Paul in one day on December 16, which broke the one-day record for donations. On November 5, over four million dollars was raised for the campaign of this medical doctor, who has delivered over 4,000 babies and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. So, although much of the mainstream media has Congressman Paul stuck in the second tier of candidates, the thousands who donated, along with thousands of others who desire deeper changes, could result in some welcome surprises on election day.
As a former two-term New Hampshire Republican State Representative, I respectfully urge you to join me on January 8 to give this very decent man and trusted leader a victory in New Hampshire. Let's again show the pundits how off base they can be.
Copyright 2007. All rights reserved.
Dave Buhlman is a former two-term New Hampshire State Representative, a published author, and a strong supporter of our Constitutional Republic.
12.28.2007
Dear Diary
Hampton Union 12-28-07
By Ron Dupuis
Dear Diary; Me, being a mans man, a manly sort of man, a masculine man, a man secure enough in his masculinity to keep a “Diary”, I do hereby submit the following inner most privet thoughts and neurotic feelings concerning the year past. If, indeed, as in the past, you, Dear Diary, allow me to rant and rave without the jaundice nonsensical type comments I receive from the pointy headed liberals in my life, I MAY make some mildly humorous, yet succinct , prognostications concerning 2008. It’s up to you.
Let me begin with a brief rundown of Christmas at the Dupuis household. It was great despite beginning at 5:30. The fireplace was roaring and the coffee was hot. My wife, the lovely Dorene, received all the jewelry she desired and an array of items that seemed to be necessary in order for this to be a home and not just a house. Santa was particularly generous to Miss Casey, our thirteen year old. She now has more computer capabilities than the Apollo 11 space capsule.
I was thrilled when my 2008 “Vast Right Wing Conspiracy” membership card arrived by secret messenger. As you know” Dear Dairy” we have been responsible for everything bad that has happen to the Clintons since the 90’s. From Whitewater to the $100,000 stock swindle, from Paula Jones to the Rose Law firm missing documents, from the Health Insurance failure to Chinagate, it was us. We are even responsible for fixing up Clinton with Lewinski. Wait until people see what we have in store for them in 2008.
Recently a question came my way from one of my pointy headed liberal friends (yes Dear Diary, there are liberals in my life whom I consider friends) as to why this column seems to trash Democrats all the time, and are there any Democrats that I like?
My response was immediate; “I trash Democrats because they make it so easy”, and “No there are no Democrats that I like.”
There are Democrats that I like as you, and only you know Dear Diary. Bill Richardson comes to mind. He has a wealth of experience both foreign and domestic. Joe Biden has a theory on how the situation in Iraq should be resolved that merits a “look see.” Barack Obama is an honest man, but because of his lack of experience the only chance he has of becoming President is if he steals it as Kennedy did in the sixties or Gore tried to do in 2000.
That’s about it for this entry Dear Diary. As usual you have allowed me to vent my inner most thought without comment and I thank you. As promised, here are a few predictions for the coming year.
1. Mitt Romney will not be the Republican nominee for President.
2. The Patriots will win the Super bowl.
3. The Democratic race is so close that it will be a “brokered” convention and Obama will emerge the winner.
4. Bill Clinton will be involved in a scandal so huge that it will rock Hillary’s campaign and upon losing the nomination she will file for divorce.
5. Whether they sign left handed pitcher Johan Santana or not, the Red Sox will win their second in a row World Series.
6. I will quit smoking.
7. If John McCain announced today that Sen. Joe Lieberman has agreed to be his V.P., they would not only win the Republican nomination but would go on right to the White House.
8. Finally, I will receive more comments concerning this column than anything else I’ve ever written.
Until next time, thank you Dear Diary.
Ron Dupuis is a long time New Hampshire resident, a former State Representative, and a freelance writer. His e-mail is drcdupuis@comcast.net. His web site may be viewed at www.imho-nh.blogspot.com
By Ron Dupuis
Dear Diary; Me, being a mans man, a manly sort of man, a masculine man, a man secure enough in his masculinity to keep a “Diary”, I do hereby submit the following inner most privet thoughts and neurotic feelings concerning the year past. If, indeed, as in the past, you, Dear Diary, allow me to rant and rave without the jaundice nonsensical type comments I receive from the pointy headed liberals in my life, I MAY make some mildly humorous, yet succinct , prognostications concerning 2008. It’s up to you.
Let me begin with a brief rundown of Christmas at the Dupuis household. It was great despite beginning at 5:30. The fireplace was roaring and the coffee was hot. My wife, the lovely Dorene, received all the jewelry she desired and an array of items that seemed to be necessary in order for this to be a home and not just a house. Santa was particularly generous to Miss Casey, our thirteen year old. She now has more computer capabilities than the Apollo 11 space capsule.
I was thrilled when my 2008 “Vast Right Wing Conspiracy” membership card arrived by secret messenger. As you know” Dear Dairy” we have been responsible for everything bad that has happen to the Clintons since the 90’s. From Whitewater to the $100,000 stock swindle, from Paula Jones to the Rose Law firm missing documents, from the Health Insurance failure to Chinagate, it was us. We are even responsible for fixing up Clinton with Lewinski. Wait until people see what we have in store for them in 2008.
Recently a question came my way from one of my pointy headed liberal friends (yes Dear Diary, there are liberals in my life whom I consider friends) as to why this column seems to trash Democrats all the time, and are there any Democrats that I like?
My response was immediate; “I trash Democrats because they make it so easy”, and “No there are no Democrats that I like.”
There are Democrats that I like as you, and only you know Dear Diary. Bill Richardson comes to mind. He has a wealth of experience both foreign and domestic. Joe Biden has a theory on how the situation in Iraq should be resolved that merits a “look see.” Barack Obama is an honest man, but because of his lack of experience the only chance he has of becoming President is if he steals it as Kennedy did in the sixties or Gore tried to do in 2000.
That’s about it for this entry Dear Diary. As usual you have allowed me to vent my inner most thought without comment and I thank you. As promised, here are a few predictions for the coming year.
1. Mitt Romney will not be the Republican nominee for President.
2. The Patriots will win the Super bowl.
3. The Democratic race is so close that it will be a “brokered” convention and Obama will emerge the winner.
4. Bill Clinton will be involved in a scandal so huge that it will rock Hillary’s campaign and upon losing the nomination she will file for divorce.
5. Whether they sign left handed pitcher Johan Santana or not, the Red Sox will win their second in a row World Series.
6. I will quit smoking.
7. If John McCain announced today that Sen. Joe Lieberman has agreed to be his V.P., they would not only win the Republican nomination but would go on right to the White House.
8. Finally, I will receive more comments concerning this column than anything else I’ve ever written.
Until next time, thank you Dear Diary.
Ron Dupuis is a long time New Hampshire resident, a former State Representative, and a freelance writer. His e-mail is drcdupuis@comcast.net. His web site may be viewed at www.imho-nh.blogspot.com
12.20.2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS?? OF COURSE
Hampton Union 12-21-07
By Ron Dupuis
Every year at about this time, no matter what publication is carrying the IMHO column, the subject matter is usually about pointy headed PC’ers who manage to tick me off with their politically correct greetings. The end result is a column filled with deep seeded resentment for these dolts whose only mission in their empty lives seems to be aggravating me. Not this year.
The Christmas season is moving along quite nicely this year for the Dupuis family. The CHRISTMAS TREE is up and decorated. It’s not the holiday tree, or the Yule tree, or even the winter festival tree. In the Dupuis home it’s the CHRISTMAS TREE, and nothing less.
(Authors note; for years it was tradition in our family to go to a tree farm and find the most beautiful evergreen appropriate for our needs, harvest it, and drag in home for further use. Trees are a crop that should be planted, managed, and harvested, like any other crop. For the past few years we have switched to a silk artificial tree. Not because of any nonsense Al Gore has claimed, but simply because it is a lot cheaper and easier to maintain.)
The neighborhood CHRISTMAS party was a huge success adding to our family’s ongoing holiday happiness. This year instead of crowding into one house and drinking eggnog while discussing everything from children, to lawn care, and eventually politics, the Grandview Terrace Christmas Committee decided to do a Christmas Tour. It was sort of a traveling party with five different homes and five different holiday staples. I felt it was great because just when the political discussions were about to get a little heated, we had to put on coats and hat and walk to the next host family. The festivities were capped off with about thirty of us singing carols at the front door of one particular family who because of poor health could not get out. A true neighborhood Christmas.
The ordeal of Christmas shopping has become more of a bonding experience with my thirteen year old daughter. The only gift I am required to purchases is one for my wife and with the wisdom of a young female at my side I’m more secure and less of a confused, disorientated husband searching for the perfect gift, for the perfect women. Of course before entering the mall I have to explain to my sometime self centered offspring all the reasons why Mom does not need a Hollister hoodie or an Abercrombie and Fitch vest.
The Christmas dinner plans have been made and for some strange reason instead of me preparing the main meal, my wife has decided that this year the task will be all hers. Visions of sleeping late were quickly thwarted when it was announced that my responsibility would be the traditional early morning breakfast.
So much for sleeping in.
For the sake of repeating my self “the Christmas season is moving along quite nicely for the Dupuis family this year.” There is no reason for me to issue my yearly fatwa calling for a jihad against all you pointy headed PC’ers. You may wish me “Happy Holidays” and I’ll just smile. You may wish me a “Seasons Greetings” and again, I’ll just smile. In fact, you may wish me anything you feel is Politically Correct, and I will just smile.
Smile and, of course, wish you and all your PC friends, and anyone else who happens to be within the sound of my voice at the time a very, very MERRY CHRISTMAS.
MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!
Ron Dupuis is a long time New Hampshire resident, a former State Representative, and a freelance writer. His e-mail is drcdupuis@comcast.net. His web site may be viewed at www.imho-nh.blogspot.com
By Ron Dupuis
Every year at about this time, no matter what publication is carrying the IMHO column, the subject matter is usually about pointy headed PC’ers who manage to tick me off with their politically correct greetings. The end result is a column filled with deep seeded resentment for these dolts whose only mission in their empty lives seems to be aggravating me. Not this year.
The Christmas season is moving along quite nicely this year for the Dupuis family. The CHRISTMAS TREE is up and decorated. It’s not the holiday tree, or the Yule tree, or even the winter festival tree. In the Dupuis home it’s the CHRISTMAS TREE, and nothing less.
(Authors note; for years it was tradition in our family to go to a tree farm and find the most beautiful evergreen appropriate for our needs, harvest it, and drag in home for further use. Trees are a crop that should be planted, managed, and harvested, like any other crop. For the past few years we have switched to a silk artificial tree. Not because of any nonsense Al Gore has claimed, but simply because it is a lot cheaper and easier to maintain.)
The neighborhood CHRISTMAS party was a huge success adding to our family’s ongoing holiday happiness. This year instead of crowding into one house and drinking eggnog while discussing everything from children, to lawn care, and eventually politics, the Grandview Terrace Christmas Committee decided to do a Christmas Tour. It was sort of a traveling party with five different homes and five different holiday staples. I felt it was great because just when the political discussions were about to get a little heated, we had to put on coats and hat and walk to the next host family. The festivities were capped off with about thirty of us singing carols at the front door of one particular family who because of poor health could not get out. A true neighborhood Christmas.
The ordeal of Christmas shopping has become more of a bonding experience with my thirteen year old daughter. The only gift I am required to purchases is one for my wife and with the wisdom of a young female at my side I’m more secure and less of a confused, disorientated husband searching for the perfect gift, for the perfect women. Of course before entering the mall I have to explain to my sometime self centered offspring all the reasons why Mom does not need a Hollister hoodie or an Abercrombie and Fitch vest.
The Christmas dinner plans have been made and for some strange reason instead of me preparing the main meal, my wife has decided that this year the task will be all hers. Visions of sleeping late were quickly thwarted when it was announced that my responsibility would be the traditional early morning breakfast.
So much for sleeping in.
For the sake of repeating my self “the Christmas season is moving along quite nicely for the Dupuis family this year.” There is no reason for me to issue my yearly fatwa calling for a jihad against all you pointy headed PC’ers. You may wish me “Happy Holidays” and I’ll just smile. You may wish me a “Seasons Greetings” and again, I’ll just smile. In fact, you may wish me anything you feel is Politically Correct, and I will just smile.
Smile and, of course, wish you and all your PC friends, and anyone else who happens to be within the sound of my voice at the time a very, very MERRY CHRISTMAS.
MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!
Ron Dupuis is a long time New Hampshire resident, a former State Representative, and a freelance writer. His e-mail is drcdupuis@comcast.net. His web site may be viewed at www.imho-nh.blogspot.com
12.19.2007
Winter: Not dead yet
---by Micheal
One of my favorite scenes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is the spoof on the Black Plague. For those of you not as intimately familiar with the movie, this is where Eric Idle is pushing a cart of "bodies" through the muddy village streets calling out "Bring out yer dead!" At this call, John Cleese comes out with an old man over his shoulder. "Got one for you." At this, the old man says, "But I'm not dead." Cleese scolds the old man. "Oh shut up. You will be in a minute." The old man protests again. "I'm feeling bettah. I think I'll go for a walk..." Cleese scolds again, "You're not fooling anyone..."
I was thinking of this scene when I was snow blowing off my driveway -- again -- after last Sunday's snow storm. Last year, we had no snow until late January. People who promote the dire scenario of global warming were quick to point to 2007's brown January as proof of doom to come. (Though I'm not sure how not having to snow-blow figures into doom.) This winter, we've got 17 inches of snow on the back deck, and it's not even officially winter yet.
This year, it's like winter, slung over shoulder of the global warming alarmists, is protesting, "But, I'm not dead." The alarmists are probably parroting Cleese by saying "You're not fooling anyone." But, to my eye, winter seems particularly healthy this year. Not at all ready for the "dead" cart of climate doom.
I know some of my snow-hating friends won't appreciate this, but I'm kind of glad to see the snow. Oh sure, it's not fun to drive in, but NOT leaving myself 5 minutes to get someplace and driving 100 miles per hour seems to have mitigated that problem. On the plus side, my raspberry bushes and perennials have a nice insulating layer of snow on them, so the frost won't kill the roots. And, the landscape looks Currier & Ives picturesque. We're getting the much sung-about white Christmas! The kid in me thinks that's pretty cool.
I think it's nice to see a good ol' fashioned winter again. But you know, if things do warm up over the years to where snowy winters live only in grandpa stories, that's okay too. I'll try my hand at growing oranges. Change need not automatically be bad.
However, I won't spend any time worrying over where I'll plant those orange trees. Winter has reminded us all that he's not quite dead yet.
One of my favorite scenes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, is the spoof on the Black Plague. For those of you not as intimately familiar with the movie, this is where Eric Idle is pushing a cart of "bodies" through the muddy village streets calling out "Bring out yer dead!" At this call, John Cleese comes out with an old man over his shoulder. "Got one for you." At this, the old man says, "But I'm not dead." Cleese scolds the old man. "Oh shut up. You will be in a minute." The old man protests again. "I'm feeling bettah. I think I'll go for a walk..." Cleese scolds again, "You're not fooling anyone..."
I was thinking of this scene when I was snow blowing off my driveway -- again -- after last Sunday's snow storm. Last year, we had no snow until late January. People who promote the dire scenario of global warming were quick to point to 2007's brown January as proof of doom to come. (Though I'm not sure how not having to snow-blow figures into doom.) This winter, we've got 17 inches of snow on the back deck, and it's not even officially winter yet.
This year, it's like winter, slung over shoulder of the global warming alarmists, is protesting, "But, I'm not dead." The alarmists are probably parroting Cleese by saying "You're not fooling anyone." But, to my eye, winter seems particularly healthy this year. Not at all ready for the "dead" cart of climate doom.
I know some of my snow-hating friends won't appreciate this, but I'm kind of glad to see the snow. Oh sure, it's not fun to drive in, but NOT leaving myself 5 minutes to get someplace and driving 100 miles per hour seems to have mitigated that problem. On the plus side, my raspberry bushes and perennials have a nice insulating layer of snow on them, so the frost won't kill the roots. And, the landscape looks Currier & Ives picturesque. We're getting the much sung-about white Christmas! The kid in me thinks that's pretty cool.
I think it's nice to see a good ol' fashioned winter again. But you know, if things do warm up over the years to where snowy winters live only in grandpa stories, that's okay too. I'll try my hand at growing oranges. Change need not automatically be bad.
However, I won't spend any time worrying over where I'll plant those orange trees. Winter has reminded us all that he's not quite dead yet.
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