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CBS’ iconic program Sunday Morning will air a profile of GOP Whip Eric Cantor this weekend:

Democrats in Washington call him “Dr. No.” Republicans hail him as an up-and-coming new face in the GOP leadership. He is Rep. Eric Cantor, the 5th-term Congressman from Richmond, Virginia – the Republican Whip in the House of Representatives. At press conferences, on cable interview programs or on the Sunday talk shows, Cantor is everywhere. His message: President Obama’s economic policies are short-sighted, too expensive, and give Washington too much power. He is known to get under the President’s skin, and even Democrats acknowledge he’s a smart and worthy opponent. And he has another distinction: he is the only Jewish Republican in the House of Representatives.

Tune in. Now that the Tax Day is over – we have to think about What – and who – is next.

—Media Lizzy

Some things are funny.  This is one of them.  I know some will disagree with the sentiment, and I appreciate their point of view.  But ya know, after eight years of sniping at former President George W. Bush – it’s time to remind folks that what is good for the goose is good for the gander.  When I disagreed with him, I did so publicly.  I’ve made no secret of my contempt for the corruption on both sides of the aisle.

And, because I vehemently disagree with the stimulus and the omnibus bill and the outrageous spending of the people’s money…. I am going to vent and let off a little steam:

Just sayin.

—Media Lizzy

Those who remember almost any recent election will likely stop to read that headline again. After all, isn’t it the Democrats who have been making the claim every other year that their voters have been disenfranchised? Isn’t it the other guys that do that sort of thing? The answers are yes and no. ‘Yes’, it’s the Democrats that claim it but, ‘No’, it’s not the other guys that do it. Hypocritically, it is Democrats that claim it and the Democrats that do it. One need look no further than Tennessee SJR 127 for proof.

In 2000, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that common sense legislation pertaining to abortion in Tennessee be struck down. Things like a 48 hour waiting period and full disclosure of the impact of having an abortion to any woman seeking one were thrown out. It is vital to note that none of this legislation prevented, in any way, a woman’s access to abortion. Just the opposite. How is it possible that more information and consideration of such a decision would be bad for a woman considering such a medical procedure? The Court, as courts often do, ruled otherwise. Once again, a small group of appointed individuals, set aside the will of the people as expressed through their duly elected representatives.

Since 2004, SJR 127 has been introduced into the Tennessee Senate and passed by a wide majority each time. Each time it has gone to the Tennessee House where it has died in Committee, the Public Health and Family Assistance Subcommittee of Health and Human Resources Committee to be precise. It was the same earlier this year. On a party line vote, the Subcommittee refused to allow SJR 127 to come out of committee to the full House where it would pass and then be put on the ballot in 2010 for all Tennesseans to vote on. Six committee members, all Democrats, are preventing six million Tennesseans from having their say. Talk about disenfranchising voters!

The resolution these six anti-democracy Democrats are keeping from appearing on the ballot is as follows:

Nothing in this Constitution secures or protects a right to abortion or requires the funding of an abortion. The people retain the right through their elected state representatives and state senators to enact, amend, or repeal statutes regarding abortion, including circumstances of pregnancy resulting from rape or incest or when necessary to save the life of the mother.

That’s it. It’s a simple, factual declaration the truth. There is no language in the Tennessee Constitution that secures the right to an abortion or funding for the same. Instead, it is up to the people of the state of Tennessee to decide!. Who could be against that? In 2008, in the United States of America, who could oppose letting the people vote on such an important issue and have a say in the way things are done in their state?

Who, indeed? It is the Democrats who oppose such a thing! It is the Democrats who insist the people be forbidden from voting on the matter! It is the Democrats who say there’s no need to put such a matter on the ballot for the people to decide. One has to wonder why. Isn’t it the Democrats who loudly and continually tell us that the people overwhelmingly support abortion on demand? Isn’t it the Democrats who proclaim themselves the champions of choice? Isn’t it the Democrats who are first to rush to the microphones and reporters with charges of voters being disenfranchised? Yes. It is.

But when it comes to actually having to support such a concept as opposed to merely talking about it, it is also the Democrats who are saying one thing and doing another. It is the Democrats who won’t allow the people to actually have a say on abortion. It is the Democrats that refuse to allow the people to choose. It is the Democrats who sit in Committee and refuse to speak when the voters of Tennessee are disenfranchised. It’s the way they want it.

Tennessee House members Lois DeBerry, Joanne Favors, Sherry Jones, Mary Pruitt, Jeanne Richardson – all Democrats, along with the chair of the full Health and Human Resources Committee Joe Armstrong, also a Democrat – all voted to deny Tennesseans the ability to exercise their right to govern themselves via the vote. It’s six against six million!

Once again I find myself wondering why so many good people with solid values continue to support the Democratic Party when the Party repudiates everything they stand for time and time again. I think it’s time for those folks to rethink supporting Democrats. I think it’s time for Tennessee to be governed by Tennesseans and not by out of touch, out of the mainstream Democrats who don’t even understand enough about our government to know that it’s government of, by and for “the people”, not “the powerful”. Email or call these Representatives. Let them know you’ll be thinking of their vote as you cast your vote in November! At least the Democrats haven’t found a way to take that vote away from you … yet …

Blue

Armstrong – rep.joe.armstrong@legislature.state.tn.us – 741-0768
DeBerry – rep.lois.deberry@legislature.state.tn.us – 741-3830
Favors – rep.joanne.favors@legislature.state.tn.us – 741-2702
Jones – rep.sherry.jones@legislature.state.tn.us – 741-2035
Pruitt – rep.mary.pruitt@legislature.state.tn.us – 741-3853
Richardson – rep.jeanne.richardson@legislature.state.tn.us – 741-2010

My grandmother taught me that if you don’t have anything nice to say, say nothing at all…

US House Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA 11) is retiring.

—Media Lizzy 

Ah, my affection for the Old Dominion. Not a very well kept secret. My endorsement of Fred Thompson, no secret at all. My affection for tall, gentlemanly, Southern pols that advocate federalism? I think there’s a billboard near the Ryman…

What happens when my two favorite guys, from my two favorite states get together? Hopefully, electoral magic. In the meantime- the Virginians for Fred Thompson folks hosted a live blog with one-half of the magic duo.

Former Governor George Allen, along with Virginia’s up and comer AG Bob McDonnell, took questions about Fred Thompson and his campaign for the presidency. If there is one thing George Allen is phenomenal at – it’s retail politicking. He works the crowd better than most and is an all-around good guy. His return to the forefront of Republican politics is a darn good thing. I know there are critics out there – but – he’s a good man. And he knows his way around the Constitution. I’m just glad there are a few federalists left.

For the record, I submitted a question – Governor Allen answered. The exchange is below. Funny how some things come full circle, just when you least expect it.

Question:Senator Allen:

Certainly, your advocacy of common sense Jeffersonian values, improved Virginia – and inspired Republicans across the Commonwealth, and the nation. The strong economic positions, and policies, you believe in are needed at a federal level.

How do you envision a President Thompson working with the US Congress to restrain out of control spending? And is there any hope of the Congress ever fulfilling their Constitutional mandate of 14 annual bills?

I’ll avoid asking the VP question here… but it’s a suggestion I am hearing among friends in California and elsewhere. Thank you so much for your continued service to the cause of our freedom, security and our future. Senator Thompson is lucky to have you on board.

Elizabeth Blackney

Answer: Governor Allen: Fred Thompson has a proven record of supporting the President having line item veto authority to knock out wasteful pork barrel spending, which is apparently different than some of the other candidates on our side. Fred supports a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced federal budget. These are the same authorities that are provided to well over 40 Governors and states. Fred’s #1 priority is national defense by strengthening our military, modernizing our armed forces, and providing better benefits to those who serve.

Fred believes that raising taxes would be harmful to the prosperity of our country and therefore would want to make recent tax cuts permanent.

— Media Lizzy

Alrighty folks. It’s time for a serious Political IED. Streaming live today at Noon Pacific / 3 PM Eastern – The Media Lizzy Show will be off the hook. It’s time to talk about the Iraq War debate in a real way – not just the Senators but the perceptions of the Republican Ground Troops – the College Republicans. If you know about Max Blumenthal, then you know have a hint where I am going with this. I will also look at the latest poll numbers for the President & the increasingly Anti-War Congress. If you’re a Republican, If you are a Conservative – stand by for lightning. If you’re a Democrat or a Liberal, hold on to your seat.

Politricks is just politics, with a finale.

— Media Lizzy

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While the CRs were complaining about “medical reasons” – the real heroes of Generation Y were doing THIS:

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