The Awakening of the Conservative Woman **UPDATED**

Every once in a while I find a video I can't help but share, and this is one of them. It speaks for itself, so I won't bother to add commentary.


Enjoy!

Fire From The Heartland from Citizens United on Vimeo.


**UPDATED** See this site for an excellent review by Adrienne Royer.

May We Never Forget

Where were you that day--the day time seemed to stand still? It seems we all remember exactly where we were nine years ago when our lives, in a matter of mere seconds, seemed to be altered forever.


At least for awhile.


I was sitting at a table in Cracker Barrel having breakfast with our little girl. My phone rang, and it was my husband instructing me to drop what I was doing, go home quickly, and stay there. They had no idea how many sites would be attacked or where the attacks would take place. The drive home seemed to take forever. As I watched events unfold on live television, I vividly remember the fear that began to take hold of my heart. America was under attack. 


The hours ahead were some of the most frightening I've ever experienced. I cannot imagine what it must have been like for those who had loved ones unaccounted for in New York City, Washington, or in the skies over Pennsylvania. It must have been the closest thing to hell on earth one can experience. Nearly 3,000 Americans died that day.


Freedom's price. 


One of the things I most cherish about that time in our nation's history is how suddenly this divided country came together as one.

One nation under God, indivisible. For a time, we realized what was important in life, and, united behind our President, we vowed to hunt down and kill the terrorists who committed this terrible act. How thankful I am that we were blessed to have a man like President George W. Bush in the White House--the leadership he displayed in the days that would follow would be nothing short of amazing.


How soon we forget. It didn't take long. But for today, let us remember. And tomorrow, when life goes back to whatever your normal is, try to remember that for those who lost loved ones on 9/11, their reality is quite different. Their lives never did go back to normal. They haven't forgotten. 


May God give us the strength to remember with renewed commitment, in honor of those who have given their lives. Freedom comes at a great price, and only those who dare to fight for it are able to hold onto it.

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. -Thomas Jefferson

Chris Matthews Attacks Sarah Again

An article posted on Newsbusters this morning enlightens all of us that have better things to do with our time than watch Chris Matthews on MSNBC about his latest antics regarding Sarah Palin.

Chris Matthews on Thursday accused Sarah Palin of aiding and abetting Pastor Terry Jones, the man threatening to burn Korans on Saturday's ninth anniversary of 9/11.

For days, Matthews and his colleagues on MSNBC have been calling upon Republicans to speak out against Jones.

On Wednesday, the former Alaska governor did exactly that at her Facebook page and at Twitter. 

But this wasn't enough for Matthews who repeatedly on the 5PM installment of "Hardball" attacked Palin for being too "soft" in her admonishment of Jones, and actually accused her of giving the Pastor the linkage between burning Korans and the controversy surrounding the Ground Zero mosque.

Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2010/09/10/chris-matthews-accuses-sarah-palin-aiding-and-abetting-koran-burning-pastor#ixzz0z954AY9S

Seriously, Chris? How about getting a real job and quit wasting valuable air time with your garbage? Really, it's pathetic...do you seriously think that the American people are so stupid? Don't answer that, we know you do. Perhaps one day you'll get the message when you happen to notice the fact that your ratings are dropping like lead. Until then, enjoy those tingles you keep getting up your leg every time you hear the President, you sick little man.


The truth is, Sarah did speak out on the Koran burning, and in case you didn't read the entire Newsbusters article, here is the post Sarah put up on her Facebook page early yesterday afternoon.

Book burning is antithetical to American ideals. People have a constitutional right to burn a Koran if they want to, but doing so is insensitive and an unnecessary provocation – much like building a mosque at Ground Zero.

I would hope that Pastor Terry Jones and his supporters will consider the ramifications of their planned book-burning event. It will feed the fire of caustic rhetoric and appear as nothing more than mean-spirited religious intolerance. Don’t feed that fire. If your ultimate point is to prove that the Christian teachings of mercy, justice, freedom, and equality provide the foundation on which our country stands, then your tactic to prove this point is totally counter-productive.

Our nation was founded in part by those fleeing religious persecution. Freedom of religion is integral to our charters of liberty. We don’t need to agree with each other on theological matters, but tolerating each other without unnecessarily provoking strife is how we ensure a civil society. In this as in all things, we should remember the Golden Rule. Isn’t that what the Ground Zero mosque debate has been about?

Are you registered to vote?

I heard yesterday, on the Mark Levin show, that statistics say only 1 in 5 voters actually vote in midterm elections. That's insane, and in an election like we're facing in November, every single vote counts. (Especially when dead people and cartoon characters are voting Democrat) 


I said during the 2008 elections, and I'll say it again...Conservative women are the not-so-silent-anymore majority in America. We just need to act on it, and quit thinking our votes don't matter. Consider the fact that just after the election in '08, Smart Girl Politics--a growing conservative women's networking site--had 60 members (I'm proud to say I was one of them). Fast forward to September 2010, their membership is going strong and growing, at just under 18,000 members. That's no small matter, and points to the fact that Conservative women are feeling empowered, and letting their voices be heard like never before. 


Funny thing, though. Turns out feminists only think you're allowed to speak up if you put a "D" by your name. You can't be conservative and have a voice, ladies. I could list links, but you'd be looking all day...they're never ending. Look how Sarah is treated, and you really need no further evidence. Men on the left, from the President on down to people like David Letterman, would have her sit down and shut up, and have used every trick in the book to make her do just that. (something that would have N.O.W. up in arms were it happening to their chosen ones) Thank God, unlike some of the wimps we have in the GOP, she's got guts and refuses to be silent.


So, I ask you. Are you registered to vote? If you are, have you encouraged others to register? Ask your girlfriends--you'd be surprised how many women there are that don't think it's necessary to cast a vote. There's never been a more important time in our nation's history than right now, this election. Your vote very well could make the difference, so don't stay home. Motivate others in your circle of friends and family to vote, or register to vote, and encourage them to do what you're doing. If we can even just get 2 out of 5 to the polls, we can make a huge difference on Election Day. Don't count on everyone else--your vote matters.

STATE ELECTION SITES:
Alabama: http://www.sos.state.al.us/
Alaska: http://www.elections.alaska.gov/ot.php
Arizona: http://www.azsos.gov/election/
Arkansas: https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/
California: http://www.ss.ca.gov/
Colorado: https://www.sos.state.co.us:443/Voter/secuRegVoterIntro.do;jsessionid=0000CgoMZCOHhISq9ogloLhrvQb:11p1kuu1d
Connecticut: http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/site/default.asp
Delaware: http://www.state.de.us/election
Florida: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/
Georgia: http://www.sos.state.ga.us/
Hawaii: http://www.ehawaii.gov/dakine/index.html
Idaho: http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/eleindex.htm
Illinois: http://www.elections.state.il.us/
Indiana: http://www.state.in.us/sos/
Iowa: http://www.state.ia.us/government/iecdb
Kansas: http://www.kssos.org/elections/elections_registration.html
Kentucky: http://elect.ky.gov/registrationinfo/infoguide.htm
Louisiana: http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/OnlineVoterRegistrationOVR/tabid/955/Default.aspx
Maine: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/voter_info/index.html
Massachusetts: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=mg2homepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=massgov2
Maryland: http://www.elections.state.md.us/
Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/sos/
Minnesota: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=4
Mississippi: http://www.sos.ms.gov/elections_voter_info_center.aspx
Missouri: http://www.mo.gov/my-government/elections/
Montana: http://sos.mt.gov/Elections/Vote/index.asp
Nebraska: http://www.sos.ne.gov/dyindex.html#boxingName
Nevada: http://www.sos.state.nv.us/
New Hampshire: http://www.state.nh.us/sos
New Jersey: http://www.njelections.org/how-where-register.html
Minnesota: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/
New York: http://www.elections.state.ny.us/
North Carolina: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/
North Dakota: http://www.nd.gov/sos/
Ohio: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/voterInformation/regToVote.aspx
Oklahoma: http://www.ok.gov/elections/Candidates_&_Elections/2010_State_and_Federal_Elections/index.html
Oregon: http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/
Pennsylvania: http://www.votespa.com/portal/server.pt/community/home/13514
Rhode Island: http://www.elections.state.ri.us/voting/
South Carolina: http://www.sc.gov/HowDoI/Pages/RegisterToVote.aspx
South Dakota: http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/electionsvoteregistration_overview.shtm
Tennessee: http://state.tn.us/sos/election/registration.htm
Texas: http://www.votexas.org/
Utah: http://elections.utah.gov/
Vermont: http://vermont-elections.org/elections1/voters.html
Virginia: http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Index.html
Washington: http://wei.secstate.wa.gov/osos/en/voterinformation/Pages/RegistertoVote.aspx
West Virginia: http://www.sos.wv.gov/elections/Pages/voter-information.aspx
Wisconsin: http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting/voters/registration-voting
Wyoming: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/RegisteringToVote.aspx


**If you are unsure of your polling location or if you aren't registered, your state website should be able to answer any questions you have. 

Dr. Gina Loudon explains the truth about the Vanity Fair hit piece by Joseph Gross

As most of you know by now, Vanity Fair has published an article this month that might just be the nastiest one yet about Sarah. There was someone else there that day, however, when Mr. Gross was supposedly doing his research, and it was Dr. Gina Loudon. Here, she explains: 

The Truth about That Dishonest Vanity Fair Palin Story, from One Who Was There

Remember Vanity Fair (you know–the stale, old magazine that no one buys unless they are on the cover or they are wishing they were, like Joy Behar)? The recent hit piece on Sarah Palin by Michael Joseph Gross reveals that they must be as desperate as the rest of the MSM for sales/ratings, because they have lost all credibility, if they ever had any.

Reading his tripe was excruciating. Some 90% of the hard accusations are attributed to anonymous “sources.” This is billed as a profile piece, not exactly Watergate. You have to do better than attributing everything to an anonymous “Deep Throat.”

I have read a lot of MSM slime over the years, but never, ever have I felt subjected to a more jealous, petty, sophomoric, disturbed piece of ragslime than I do after reading this latest on Sarah Palin. Gross left nothing alone. He attacked her beauty, intelligence, marriage, parents, friends, family, children, ability, sincerity, honesty, faith, state, husband, home, shoes, speeches, pastor, book, job, cooking, hunting skills, supporters, church, weight, undergarments… the list goes on. I honestly cannot think of anything about her that he did not attack.

Sarah Palin doesn’t need me, or anyone else to defend her. She is strong, self assured, and she has heard all of this unoriginal slime before now. The only thing new in his story is the new depth of utter disregard for professionalism in journalism. Here is an excerpt:

“When …Piper Palin turns around, she sees her parents thronged by admirers, and the crowd rolling toward her and the baby, her brother Trig, born with Down syndrome in 2008. Sarah Palin and her husband, Todd, bend down and give a moment to the children; a woman, perhaps a nanny, whisks the boy away; and Todd hands Sarah her speech and walks her to the stage.”

Unfortunately for Mr. Gross, it happens that I shared the stage with Sarah Palin at that event. I announced my BUYcott of Arizona that day, and I remember it well.

As I stood backstage with the Palins I remember a reporter asking me if I were “Trig’s Nanny” with a hint of something I didn’t trust in his eyes. I coldly retorted, “no, I am Samuel’s mother.” He looked confused, and had more questions to follow. In his VF story, he said that no one is willing to speak about Sarah “on the record” unless they are paid by her, or afraid. I was one of the people you interviewed Mr. Gross. I am not paid, or afraid. But since you opted not to print what I told you, here is the rest of the story:Since the first time the Governor saw my son Samuel (who also has Down syndrome), she bolts across the room to greet him every time she sees him. She nuzzles him like a mother who loves children with Down syndrome does. I remember commenting to my husband that she always “does the mama smell” of Samuel, that only moms understand. Continue reading here.  

Well, Hello Again...

Hey there, friends! I've missed you! 


Welcome to all the new followers, and if you're new to the site, please allow me to apologize for the lack of posting in recent months. 


I lost touch for awhile. A long while.


My suspicion is, you know exactly how I feel. 


After the '08 election season, with all it's excitement (and if you haven't a clue what I mean, please check out the archives. You're in for an eye full), I needed a break. I tried to write here and there, even got involved on other sites doing some writing, thought I was being pulled in another direction entirely, even got mentioned in a book. (A very excellent one, I might add. You should go check it out!) 


But, nothing satisfied. 


Every time I even listen to or read about politics (and I do, daily) it literally makes me sick to my stomach. I've had no idea where to take this blog, or even what to say. Clearly, I can comment about politics in general, even if the subject is primarily Sarah Palin. She's been incredibly busy these days, so I'd have plenty to talk about...but something has been missing. I even created another blog so that I could write devotional type posts and satisfy my need to write about those sorts of things that are most important to me. This weekend, however, something happened to me that has begun to change my thinking. 


While nearly a half million people just like many of you were attending the Restoring Honor rally on the mall just a few short blocks from where I was, I was sitting in the Verizon arena, filled with over 20,000 Women of Faith. It was amazing, and if a woman sitting in that arena wasn't moved by what she heard, she might just be immovable. I was reminded what a great God I serve, and it occurred to me that I have very much shied away from talking about my personal "religious" beliefs, and those of Sarah Palin, on this blog. I guess I've kind of bought into the whole misrepresentation of the "separation of church and state" issue we've heard from the left for years. We touched on it some during the election, in posts like this one (be sure, if you take the time to read it, that you read the comment section as well--it's really better than the post itself) and others, but for the most part haven't discussed it much. 


I'm terribly sorry for that. As I viewed the reruns of the rally on the mall here in Washington this week, and thought about the conference I attended, I realized how many people were in our nation's capitol last weekend praising God! How amazing is that?!


Just when I was thinking I needed motivation to get my rear in gear writing again on this blog, I did something I rarely do these days, and I think it just might be the motivation I've been looking for, especially coupled with my realization this weekend. I turned the channel to a network I can barely stomach. 


Two words: Chris. Matthews. 


Ughhhh. 


Few words get under the skin of those of us who believe in real journalism and conservatism more than the name of the MSNBC host of Hardball. If you aren't familiar with the name, you may remember his comment after an Obama speech: "I felt this thrill going up my leg!" (after which he explained that this was an objective assessment) 


As I watched, I really was quite shocked by what I heard. Why, I don't know, because it isn't unusual. I guess I just haven't really listened in a while, and maybe that's good. When we get a daily dose of that garbage, we tend to get desensitized. They began to talk about Sarah, and the Vanity Fair hit piece that's about to hit news stands--you know she's a subject they cannot stop talking about--and not once during the conversation (that lasted probably fifteen minutes, I'm guessing) did they talk about actual policy. What they did discuss, however, was her looks and how bad she looks up against Tina Fey (seriously??)...they talked about what a liar she is, but cited not one fact...they talked about what a hack she is, from a small town like Wasilla, where no one supports her (which, I suspect, is absolutely untrue)...claimed she calls herself the next Ronald Reagan (had no source for that either, because it isn't true)...and complained about how shrill her voice is, and how they cannot believe anyone would want to listen to that nonsense. (she only draws the biggest crowds of any politician in recent history, but that's really nothing big, right?) Nothing with any substance or fact. 


Ever wonder why that is? 


You liberals who come here just to leave trashy comments, still, even when I haven't published a post in weeks--please, just settle down and think about it for a second. Have you ever stopped to think about why it is you hate Sarah Palin so much? You trash her because she was a homemaker before diving into politics, yet you then trashed her once she entered the arena because she was a working mom. You trash her because she's a Christian, yet you back the people wishing to trample the hearts of those whose loved ones were killed on 9/11 by building a mosque on their graves. You trash her for being very vocal about where she differs with Obama, yet you spent eight years squealing about George Bush, and still are. You trash her looks, and for that there is just no reason except pure jealousy. I could go on and on, and believe me, I will. For now, however, I'm going to trust that you get the point. 


Well, I'm sick of being quiet. I was ridiculed once, because I stated in an interview on CNN that one of the reasons I like Sarah Palin is because I am a Sarah Palin. That started a firestorm of hit pieces in the blogosphere and local south Florida newspapers aimed at me. The left has one tactic when they disagree--destroy. Instead of being hailed as a woman trying to generate a grassroots movement (getting"moms" to the voting booth) or being complimented as someone who was at least trying to do something, I was suddenly the fat, home schooling mom with crooked teeth, painted as a rich hick from Florida who was a "fan" of Sarah Palin. Nothing could have been farther from the truth, although the 3 minute CNN piece itself was more fair than I ever expected. (it was the CNN viewers who spewed the venom) First, I admit I have some pounds to lose, that's a given. (what woman doesn't feel that way?) It's true that I home schooled at the time, my teeth are not crooked, and having the ability to decorate well and shop for bargains certainly doesn't make us a rich family. If being from south Florida made me a hick, then I guess that one was true. What I meant by my comment was this--I'm a Christian wife and mom who, when my God, my family or my country are being attacked, is gonna come out swinging. That mama bear instinct Sarah talks about so frequently is something I can connect with. I admire that Sarah was that mama who saw a need in her little town of Wasilla, and stepped up to the plate to meet it. She had more guts than most men I know to do a thing like that, and I admire her for it. I've been accused of worshipping her, but nothing here has ever given that impression. To even be accused of that is absurd after watching the campaign of Barack Obama. I worship no person. My trust is in my almighty God, and I admire the politician with guts enough to say that out loud. Sarah Palin is that politician. As for me, I'm just a mommy blogger who decided to do something I actually had the freedom and the ability to do--share my opinion. Don't agree? I'm sorry you feel that way, but that's okay, we can't win 'em all.  


I have no idea what Sarah's political future is. I've gotten emails from readers asking me to give messages to Sarah...other than a handshake at a rally, I have never talked with Sarah Palin. My dream would be to one day sit down and do an in depth interview with Sarah, and if God allows such a thing, you'll be the first to hear about it. But know this, I'm just a mama who's passionate about what's right, and I believe Sarah is too. That's why I support her. As election season gets into full swing, I intend to stay motivated, writing about the things here that matter most to those of us who are conservatives. I get mad from time to time, and I come out swinging. I've been ridiculed for that, and as much as I'd love to say I'm sorry, it would be a lie. I'm not sorry for being passionate about my country. 


I watched (the replay) as that massive crowd said the Pledge of Allegiance on Saturday, and I began to cry. You can do that on the mall in Washington, but you can't even do it in the classrooms of our schools, I commented to my family. It breaks my heart. As my friends and I left the city on Saturday, I remarked how amazed I was that the trash was in and around the trash cans. I've been to DC for other big events, and the place was absolutely trashed. It wasn't so on Saturday. There was something different in the air, and we could feel it. I hope and pray that, as Glenn Beck said, the tide is turning. 


This mom will no longer be fearful of writing what's on her heart. I've rarely asked my readers to email me (or leave comments), but I would love to hear from you. (moms4sarahpalin@gmail.com) What would you like to know about Sarah? What other topics would you like to see discussed? What draws you to Sarah Palin? I'd love to hear your thoughts. There was a time, early in the life of this blog, where the readers were much more involved, and I'd like it to be so again. 


Until then, be encouraged. Pray for our country, and love on those sweet families of yours. Take a stand for what you believe in, girls--if we don't, who's left that will?

Some Great Videos

News Flash: Liberal Media Conspired Against Palin

No, really? 


The same day Sarah was announced as Senator McCain's running mate in the 2008 elections, this blog was born. The very reason I began writing was that it appeared from the outset the liberal media was out for blood, and I felt it was something I could do--I could be one voice, perhaps representing many, in defense of this remarkable wife and mother who'd been chosen and was now very much under attack.


Turns out I was absolutely right. The same media that takes it's direct orders from the liberal left wing of the Democrat party immediately began conspiring to destroy Governor Palin. Over at The Daily Caller, Jonathan Strong has done his homework:

In the hours after Sen. John McCain announced his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate in the last presidential race, members of an online forum called Journolist struggled to make sense of the pick. Many of them were liberal reporters, and in some cases their comments reflected a journalist’s instinct to figure out the meaning of a story.

But in many other exchanges, the Journolisters clearly had another, more partisan goal in mind: to formulate the most effective talking points in order to defeat Palin and McCain and help elect Barack Obama president. The tone was more campaign headquarters than newsroom.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2010/07/22/when-mccain-picked-palin-liberal-journalists-coordinated-the-best-line-of-attack/#ixzz0uPEX70Nn

None of this news is shocking, it's exactly what we knew was happening. Anytime the left isn't able to find legitimate argument with a candidate, an all out character assassination is in order, and Sarah Palin was ripe for the picking. 


I've said it a million times, and it bears repeating one more time: "journalism" as we knew it has long been dead. There's no such thing as ethics in "journalism", which is why so many bloggers have begun to take the place of the blowhards in the "mainstream" media. Reporters like those starring in prime time roles on many of the major networks are doing nothing more than advancing a progressive agenda, as evidenced in this piece of work. The sooner we realize it and turn them off, the sooner we can get rid of them and render them the completely ineffective pathetic hacks they already are.