Hasta la vista, Moderate GOP!

President Barack Obama embraces Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2009. In the photo, then House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) is standing in the background. The Terminator is fed up with his party's extreme positions. 

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The former governor of California is coming to grips with his own party and their pandering to extremists.

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is going to be the Republican nominee for president. Romney will be moving away from his moderate positions to cater to the conservatives within the Tea Party. The Republican nominee will say or do anything to defeat President Barack Obama. His allies in the conservative movement are working in overdrive to make this a referendum on the president and his handling of the economy.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, is an actor, director, and once served two terms as the governor of California. He won in a recall election in 2003, against embattled Democratic governor Gray Davis. During his time as governor, Mr. Schwarzenegger faced harsh criticism over his handling of the economic turmoils that California was facing.

He allied with President Barack Obama when it came to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Stimulus) in which it helped California through a major budget crisis. The former governor was considered a moderate. As a moderate governor, he managed to work across party lines to solve some of the problems of the state. The former politician has openly spoke out against the Tea Party and those in the Republican Party. Unfortunately during his term as governor, Mr. Schwarzenegger left his successor Democratic governor Jerry Brown a bigger hole to dig out of!

And already, the perennial Mr. Brown, serves as governor California once again to fix the mess his Republican predecessor left.

Life after the governorship was kind of rough for the former bodybuilder Mr. Schwarzenegger. He's facing a divorce from his wife Maria Shriver after news broke of an illicit affair with his housekeeper in which he bore a child.

Being an unlikely ally to President Barack Obama, could cost a politician their job, according to many in the Tea Party. And the way it's going, the Republicans are hunting RINOs. The acronym RINO stands for Republican in Name Only.

According to the conservative movement, RINOs are members of the Republican Party who are have views that are considered liberal or moderate.

Republicans who view themselves as pro-choice, anti-war, gun control, legalizing of drugs, tax and spend law endorsing, and the ultimate sin, supporters of President Barack Obama, are facing the backlash of the Tea Party. And yes, the Tea Party has managed to scalp heads.
 
Many Republicans are facing primaries. The conservative movement wants to purge all moderates out of the party.

Senator Richard Lugar (R-Indiana), Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) are facing tougher opponents within their own party. Senator Lugar and Senator Hatch have worked with Democrats in the past, and now they could be facing a defeat in the primaries.

Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) is retiring from the senate after express disgust with members of her own party. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson (R-Texas) is retiring from senate.

Other moderates include: Senator Scott Brown (R-Massachusetts), Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), Senator Dean Heller (R-Nevada) and Senator Mark Kirk (R-Illinois).

They are shifting positions further to the right putting the Republican Party in the position of extreme.

In 2009, Senator Arlen Specter endorsed the Stimulus. He was the first of many Republicans facing a tougher reelection bid. He faced Pat Toomey in the Republican primary and was slated to lose. Senator Specter defected from the Republican Party. But unfortunately the Democratic Party wasn't interested in keeping him among the party faithful, so he lost in the 2010 Democratic Primary to then Congressman Joe Sestak. But the Democrats ended up losing the seat to Toomey, a fiscal and social conservative who once held title as president of the Club for Growth organization.

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) was facing a primary against Joe Miller, a Tea Party backed candidate.

She was defeated in the Republican primary. Senator Murkowski was able to manage a successful write-in campaign against Miller and ended up winning the election as an independent.

The Republican Party ended up recapturing the House of Representatives, and gaining seven senators who managed to be the sole opposition of President Barack Obama.

The Democrats are having a rougher time trying to keep their moderate members of the U.S. Senate.

Senator Joe Lieberman (I-Connecticut), Senator Ben Nelson (D-Nebraska), Senator Jim Webb (D-Virginia), Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-New Mexico), Senator Kent Conrad (D-North Dakota) are among the many Democrats who are getting out of Congress. They feel that too much partisan gridlock and the extreme positions of both parties have isolated them from the needs of the American people.

In an opinion piece from the former governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger criticizes the positions of the Republican Party. He fears that the pandering to extremism will cause the Republicans to lose in the general election.

Schwarzenegger wrote in the Los Angeles Times that:

[He was] bothered by the party's recent loss of two up-and-coming Republicans: San Diego mayoral candidate Nathan Fletcher, currently a state assemblyman, and former assemblyman and current Congressional candidate Anthony Adams, both of whom left the party to become independents. On the one hand, I respect their standing up for principle. On the other, I hate to see them go.

I'm sure they would have preferred to remain Republicans, but in the current climate, the extreme right wing of the party is targeting anyone who doesn't meet its strict criteria. Its new and narrow litmus test for party membership doesn't allow compromise.

I bumped up against that rigidity many times as governor. Not surprisingly, the party wasn't always too happy with me. But I had taken an oath to serve the people, not my party. Some advisors whose opinions I respect urged me to consider leaving the party and instead identify myself as a "decline to state" voter. But I'm too stubborn to leave a party I believe in.

 

Romney: [Obama] Wants To Punish Us For Being Rich!

Mitt Romney, the "Etch A Sketch" candidate.

Not exactly what the soon to be Republican nominee for president, former governor Mitt Romney said, but this is how he acts. This perennial candidate for president Mitt Romney will say or do anything to win.

His goal is to tear down his political foes. He's proven successful to beating down challengers Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich, but could this guy beat President Barack Obama? Is all the talk about the former governor strengths about being an economic wiz helpful or hurtful?

Could Romney's hammering of the president on his handling on the economy be an effective strategy?

Here's a taste of the gaffe-prone candidate at the home of John Schnatter, the founder of Papa John's Pizza.

From the AOL Huffington Post Media Group, the soon to be Republican nominee talking about how Democrats would hate the fact he and Mr. Schnatter are so successful!

Willard Mitt Romney born March 12, 1947 is an American businessman and politician. He was the governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. He co-founded the equity firm Bain Capital.

Romney is married to Ann (nee Davies) who he met at Brigham Young University, They've married in 1969, raised five children and many grandchildren. Romney will be the first Republican nominee who is a practicing Mormon (Church of Latter Day's Saints).

Romney ran for president in 2008. Romney lost to Senator John McCain (R-Arizona). Many conservative agitators dreaded McCain, and openly endorsed Romney while on radio or television.

Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin, Matt Drudge, Jesse Lee Peterson, Jay Sekulow and Lars Larson are notorious conservative agitators who openly endorse Romney in 2008.

Now in 2012, Republicans are concerned that Romney may follow the same formula that cost John McCain the election. The Republicans urged the candidate to take the middle ground to appeal to the crucial independent voters. The conservative wing of the Republican Party which is credited to the Tea Party Movement is very upset over the perceived media bias in favor of Romney and the brutal treatment of former senator Rick Santorum, Governor Rick Perry (R-Texas), business executive and radio host Herman Cain and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R-Minnesota). These candidates were favorites among the Tea Party.  Romney wasted no time eliminating his political foes. Some of their core supporters are upset over the primaries. And of course, Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas), the gadfly candidate who is slated to create havoc at the Republican Convention in Tampa, Florida.

Rush Limbaugh who was in favor of Romney in 2008 didn't endorse him for president. He was very concerned with Senator McCain and his stance on undocumented workers (illegal immigrants), McCain-Feingold law that required political organizations to limit their campaign contributions, and his reach across the aisle stance on major issues. Limbaugh declared on talk radio that Romney isn't a conservative.

Romney is a notorious flip-flopper and President Barack Obama is willing to go negative to discredit him as an out of touch politician who caters to the extremists in the Republican Party.

Already Romney is facing scrutiny over the firing of Richard Grenell, an openly gay foreign policy advocate after conservative religious leaders warned him of a mutiny.

John Fugelsang, a CNN commentator and talk radio host gave the Romney campaign unease. Campaign adviser Eric Fehrnstrom compared the former governor to an "Etch-a-Sketch". That gaffe has proven to be fruitful to Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich during the primaries. This also gave the Obama Presidential Campaign a new talking point when it's discussing the potential nominee's stances on issues.

He made the awful gaffe, "Corporations are people, my friend".

I speculate that conservative agitators such as Sean Hannity will urge Romney to rehash Jeremiah Wright and Bill Ayers once again to hammer President Barack Obama.

I speculate that President Barack Obama will make statements that assures the Republicans will criticize.

Already, issues such as the contraception debate, public sector union rights, gay rights, Osama bin Laden, domestic spending cuts, voter identification laws, immigration reform, economic inequality continue to put Republicans in a bad light.

Romney being the standard bearer of the Republican Party, could be a disaster if they continue to push forth the policies that could put the United States back into a recession.

Romney endorses Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) and his austerity plans.

Romney endorses the "Deport all Aliens" theme when it comes to immigration reform.

Romney endorses laws that pollute and destroy the environment.

Romney endorses tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans.

Romney endorses a national ban on gay marriage.

Romney endorses repealing Obamacare. Yes, American Health Care Reform. A thing then Massachusetts governor Romney supported during his one term.

Romney will cater to the extremists who have bigotry towards race, gender, sexuality, nationality, religion, political and economic standings.

Romney will say or do anything to beat President Barack Obama. He has allies such as Roger Ailes, Karl Rove, Matt Drudge, Fox News, conservative talk radio, blogs and state governors willing to sabotage this 2012 U.S. Election.

President Barack Obama has a strong team, but could he deliver a knock out blow to the perennial candidate Mitt Romney?

For those reading this article, you can find some of the dumbest Romney gaffes here. You can read the same article at the Blue Light Buzz.

Republicans Pitch Novice Senator As Potential Vice Presidential Candidate

Mitt Romney has a tough decision to make. He is now likely to capture the Republican nomination for president.  Many conservatives are urging him to pick a running mate that inspire Republicans to vote. Will he pick U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) as his running mate?

My article appears on The Blue Light Buzz

               
If pandering to the lowest forms of America isn't enough for the Republican Party, how about the notion of picking a highly polarizing Florida senator as a vice presidential nominee for the soon to be nominee Mitt Romney?

The former governor of Massachusetts is close to capturing the nomination. After the concessions of Congresswoman Michele Bachmann (R- Minnesota), Governor Rick Perry (R-Texas), former senator Rick Santorum, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, it look like Mitt Romney has this race wrapped up.

Winning many endorsements, and some key primaries, Romney has a new horizon ahead.

He will shift positions to court independents and minority groups. After a bitter fought race, the Republican Party has to heal the bruising within its party. The soon to be nominee has bring together those who were disgruntled by the primaries and put to rest the nervousness of some who feel that Romney's positions will turn off many.

Some of his past statements and inconsistent positions already has a deficit in courting Hispanic voters.

President Barack Obama has a strong support among Hispanic voters.

But the main issue that's hurting the president is the struggling economy. This has proven to be a major issue among most Americans. Hispanic voters deeply care about the economy.

In my opinion, I feel this could be another desperate ploy to capture the Hispanic vote. Republicans are hoping that Mitt Romney pick potentials like New Mexico governor Susana Martinez and the U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida). The Republicans are hoping these two potential nominees are the right hand to helping to the perennial candidate Mitt Romney win the 2012 presidential election.


And with that being said, who's gotten the buzz in the news recently?

It's the freshman Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida).

In 2010, under the strength of the Tea Party Movement, Rubio managed to defeat Charlie Crist, the moderate Republican governor who ran as an independent and Kendrick Meek, a Democratic congressman in a three way race for the seat being vacated by a George LeMieux, a stand-in Senator for the retiring Hispanic senator Mel Martinez.

Rubio has been floated around as presidential material for some time now! Although the senator vehemently denies he'll run for president or accept the choice of being a running mate, the rumors continue to fly and it's still the talk among those in the mainstream media. Senator Rubio comes off as a witty person. But sometimes his slip ups are notable. And noting that the buzz around him is growing, he's given himself an opening to be the pick if Romney asked him.

The difficulty of picking a running mate is going to reflect on how the former governor makes tough decisions. Many feel that if Romney can appeal to the core conservative principles that stood firm with former president Ronald Reagan, the candidate will become a stronger nominee against President Obama.

The 2008 U.S. Presidential Elections proven to be a disaster for the Republicans after Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) picked his running mate, the novice Alaskan governor Sarah Palin as a ploy to peel off those borderline "Hillary/Reagan" Democrats.

Sarah Palin became a popular figure in the conservative movement. Her standings as a mother of five, grandmother of one, her legacy as a former mayor of small town, her term as a governor from the oil rich state of Alaska, plus her fiery speeches inspired many conservatives. Unfortunately she prove to be a novice when it comes to issues that were domestic and international.

Many Republicans blame the McCain campaign for choosing a running mate that wasn't prepared to handle the crisis America is facing.

With people caught up in the notion of picking a vice presidential candidate for the Republican nominee, I have looked into some of Senator Rubio's record. For nearly one year, Rubio has been in lockstep with the Republican Party as the obstruction to the agenda of President Barack Obama.

I went to the website GovTrack.US, a website that tracks the U.S. Congress activities. I happen to look at the votes and bills sponsored by the freshman senator:

S. 1925: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 (On Passage of the Bill) - Ney

A key bill that prevents victims of domestic violence and gender discrimination. This bill is a key issue among women and Senator Rubio voted against it. So he doesn't support the law that protects women.

S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011 (On Passage of the Bill) - Ney

After a bitter debate over the raising of the debt ceiling the Republicans and Democrats overwhelmingly voted for the bill's passage. President Barack Obama signed it into law. Senator Rubio was among the few Republicans and Democrats voting against the bill. This debate caused the United States to lose its AAA rating from Standard and Poor's International. This spurred an economic downturn during the summer. This law created a six month super committee that responsible for reasonable spending cuts in domestic and defense spending. After the Congress created another gridlock on how to reduce spending, the law required an "automatic trigger" to cut spending in all areas. Republicans are trying to avoid defense cut spending by passing bills that cut into domestic spending. President Obama threatens veto if any domestic spending cut bill is passed by Congress.

He sponsored his own bills as well. Most of the bills are still in process, but it's highly unlikely to pass in the U.S. Senate.

S. 2371: RAISE Act - An amended bill that advocates National Labor Relations Act law to permit employers to pay higher wages to employees.

  

S. 2043: Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012 - A bill that will prohibit contraception at religious institutions that employ workers. If this bill was to become law, it will outlaw Health & Human Services from advocating birth control mandates at institutions on religious grounds.

S. 1241: Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act - A bill that will outlaw minors from traveling to states that sponsor abortions. Many Republican governors are signing legislation to cap funding to Planned Parenthood and abortion clinics across the country. If passed by law, this will outlaw minors (without parental consent) from traveling to another state to provide an abortion.

  

S. 1009: REFUND Act - A bill that requires states to end government funding that was given in response to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that was signed into law by President Barack Obama. If passed this would have allowed states to pass local legislature to cease spending and avoid federal aid to projects without spending cuts. Republican governors wanted nothing to do with federal funding for high speed rail and transportation improvements to their states. Florida's governor Rick Scott is facing strong backlash over the high speed rail rejection. Rubio supports the decision of Governor Scott and many other Republicans such as Arizona governor Jan Brewer, Texas governor Rick Perry, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker, Michigan governor Rick Snyder and Ohio governor John Kasich.

As described by GovTrack.US, Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) is a rank-and-file Republican. His leadership role is below freshman Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania).

Now an endorsement from Rubio, is a trophy vote for any conservative candidate running for public office.

Many Republicans feel that a fiery speech with a whole lot of chest beating and crap throwing is the key to defeating President Barack Obama. They feel that the message Senator Rubio offering is the key to a victory.

My honest opinion of the senator is pure and simple. No. It's not going to appeal to the extremist. It's not going to appeal to Hispanic voters.

Why?

Many Republicans who are disgruntled feel that their party is pandering to "political correctness". They feel that in the age of Obama, anything about race is off the table. Republicans have a strong bigotry of Hispanic/Latinos. Some may abandon Romney if he should choose Rubio as a running mate.  The conservative movement would never vote for a Hispanic who supports giving undocumented workers (illegal immigrants) amnesty. Senator Rubio is working on a DREAM act that is similar to Senator John McCain's (R-Arizona) infamous bill.

The far right, such as militia groups, border security hawks and birthers will question every decision that Rubio makes. Already, Joseph Farrah of WorldNetDaily, a conservative news agitation website questions Rubio's citizenship. The same folks who want President Barack Obama to show his "real" birth certificate are going to treat Senator Marco Rubio the same. Militia groups and border security hawks will pressure Senator Rubio to stand up for firearm rights and building a fence that secures the United States-Mexican border. A thing that Rubio somewhat disagree with because of the inhumane practices some done to those illegally crossing the border.

Many questions should be asked about Senator Rubio, but as of right now, the senator continues to deny he's going to be the running mate should Mitt Romney ask him.

Check out his latest interview with Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday.

Mississippi Filming - Twins Arrested For Filming Police!

According to the Raw Story, a progressive website, two Pearl, Mississippi teenagers were arrested after filming an incident involving law enforcement officers.

Terrell and Shenell Madison, twin age 19 were both arrested after a confrontation involving police. Terrell filmed the police while they were in the middle of gunfire. They are facing disorderly conduct.

The unwritten code of law enforcement. Intimidate. Write off. Never acknowledge a mistake. Avoid the media scrutiny. Protect your "family". By which family means you and your fellow law enforcement officers.

The Blue Code of Silence (also known as the "Blue Shield") is an unwritten rule among police officers not to report on another colleague's errors, misconducts or crimes. Other names associated with the Blue Code of Silence are the Blue Wall, Curtain, Veil, or Cocoon. If questioned about an incident of misconduct involving another officer (e.g. during the course of an official inquiry), while following the Blue Code of Silence, the officer being questioned would claim ignorance of another officer's wrongdoing.

Some police officers enforce a tribal value system also known as an emotional value system which is considered to be a "police family" or "police brotherhood". The tribal value system is a part of the Blue Code of Silence. Members of the tribal system generally receive emotional support and security from other police officers. The Blue Code of Silence is considered to be controversial because it questions ethics and values in law enforcement. In some cases, many police officers have been pressured into following the Blue Code of Silence.

Jay-Z And His Nigger Nets Basketball Team Says The New York Post!

Sending our condolences to the Beastie Boys founding member/producer Adam "MCA" Yauch.

Jay-Z the rap mogul has a part ownership in the NBA's Brooklyn Nets.

We're experiencing a moral deficit.

News Corporation, Incorporated the hub to 20th Century Fox, Sky News Network, Fox News, Fox Network, My Network TV, Wall Street Journal, and the New York Post is under fire. 

The media conglomerate is under investigation in the United Kingdom's phone hacking scandal. Chairman Rupert Murdoch is under fire over in the UK as well as the United States.

Murdoch's most successful and yet most controversial outlets Fox, Fox News (and Fox Business Network) and the New York Post have pushed the bar even lower when it comes to decency and public standards.

Fox programs include hit programs like The Simpsons, American Idol, Family Guy, Glee and the New Girl.

The Fox News Channel is America's most watched cable news network. It's star talent includes conservatives such as Bill O'Reilly, Greta Van Susteren, Megyn Kelly, Sean Hannity and Neil Cuvato. The network has popularized the key phrases "Fair and Balanced" and "We Report You Decide" under the mantra of the American flag.

The New York Post is similar to the New York Daily News. It's kind of like a gossip rag with sensational stories you'll only find with conservative agitators like Matt Drudge and Michelle Malkin. Well according the liberal-leaning news agitator Newser, a writer for the Post wrote something offensive about rapper Jay-Z.

The Nets is a NBA professional team that operates out of Newark, New Jersey. The rap mogul Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, 42 has an ownership in the struggling team. What the rapper and business executives decided to move the team to Brooklyn, New York, the Post columnist wanted to share his "lyrics without a beat!"

The writer made the claim that:

As long as the Nets are allowing Jay-Z to call their marketing shots — what a shock that he chose black and white as the new team colors to stress, as the Nets explained, their new “urban” home — why not have him apply the full Jay-Z treatment?


Why the Brooklyn Nets when they can be the New York N------s? The cheerleaders could be the Brooklyn B----hes or Hoes. Team logo? A 9 mm with hollow-tip shell casings strewn beneath. Wanna be Jay-Z hip? Then go all the way!

Now, we are aware of the controversy by rapper Jay-Z. He's was once a former drug dealer who took the advantage of his life to pick up a microphone and rap to a beat. Jay-Z is a very wealthy man. Beside his 15 albums, Jay-Z was once the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records, a vanity label credited to the success of rapper/producer Kanye West. Jay-Z also married longtime girlfriend, pop singer Beyonce Knowles. In 2012, the rapper announced that he and Beyonce Knowles are proud parents of his first child.

As he branches out into other venues with his own start up label Roc Nation, he's also invested in partnership with an upscale nightclub, an alcoholic beverage company, the rap mogul wanted to participate in an ownership of a NBA basketball team.

I am assuming that the New York Post writer was upset that the rap mogul owns a basketball team.  

New York Post columnist Phil Mushnick under fire for racial-themed article

Phil Mushnick wonders probably why a controversial talk radio host can't own a football team but a rapper can?

Once again, I stress this. Conservatives are trying to defeat President Barack Obama. The president's allies, Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles are in the crosshairs of conservative agitation. Anyone who is associated to President Barack Obama will be a target of Republicans and its soon to be presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Jay-Z and Beyonce are a fairy tale couple that does have a share of controversy.

The Republicans and its allies in the conservative movement are looking to find anything that amounts to what this controversial talk radio host said about a private citizen who became the public figure of the women's rights movement.

This controversial talk radio host is Rush Limbaugh and the comments he's made in the past years have finally taken a toll. Activists are calling for his advertising to be pulled and they've been successful in having over 150 national companies pulled.

To make a negative connotation to hip-hop is one thing, but for a white guy who has no understanding of the art of hip-hop, is pretty much the reasons why conservatives are out of touch with society itself.

Racist Eugenics: Alive and Well in NC :: racismreview.com

Racist Eugenics: Alive and Well in NC :: racismreview.com: Racist Eugenics: Alive and Well in NC
By Todd
Scholars have long drawn parallels between laws banning interracial and same-sex marriage. The conversation came full circle Monday morning when Jodie Brunstetter, wife of North Carolina Senator Peter Brunstetter (R), explained that her husband co-authored a recent piece of anti-same-sex marriage legislation to “protect the Caucasian race.” Brunstetter continued, “The reason my husband wrote Amendment 1 was because the Caucasian race is diminishing and we need to uh, reproduce.” Placing “race reproduction” at the center of her argument, Brunstetter advocates for a positive eugenics program, a central element of traditional anti-miscegenation statues.

NC Legislator’s Wife: Same Sex Marriage Ban Protects ‘Caucasian Race’ | American Renaissance

NC Legislator’s Wife: Same Sex Marriage Ban Protects ‘Caucasian Race’ | American Renaissance