We've Figured Him Out

The American SpectatorJuly 24, 2009

By Ben Stein

Why is President Barack Obama in such a hurry to get his socialized medicine bill passed?

Because he and his cunning circle realize some basic truths:The American people in their unimaginable kindness and trust voted for a pig in a poke in 2008. They wanted so much to believe Barack Obama was somehow better and different from other ultra-leftists that they simply took him on faith.

They ignored his anti-white writings in his books. They ignored his quiet acceptance of hysterical anti-American diatribes by his minister, Jeremiah Wright.They ignored his refusal to explain years at a time of his life as a student. They ignored his ultra-left record as a "community organizer," Illinois state legislator, and Senator.

The American people ignored his total zero of an academic record as a student and teacher, his complete lack of scholarship when he was being touted as a scholar.Now, the American people are starting to wake up to the truth. Barack Obama is a super likeable super leftist, not a fan of this country, way, way too cozy with the terrorist leaders in the Middle East, way beyond naïveté, all the way into active destruction of our interests and our allies and our future.

The American people have already awakened to the truth that the stimulus bill -- a great idea in theory -- was really an immense bribe to Democrat interest groups, and in no way an effort to help all Americans.

Now, Americans are waking up to the truth that ObamaCare basically means that every time you are sick or injured, you will have a clerk from the Department of Motor Vehicles telling your doctor what he can and cannot do.

The American people already know that Mr. Obama's plan to lower health costs while expanding coverage and bureaucracy is a myth, a promise of something that never was and never will be -- a bureaucracy lowering costs in a free society. Either the costs go up or the free society goes away.

These are perilous times. Mrs. Hillary Clinton, our Secretary of State, has given Iran the go-ahead to have nuclear weapons, an unqualified betrayal of the nation. Now, we face a devastating loss of freedom at home in health care. It will be joined by controls on our lives to "protect us" from global warming, itself largely a fraud if believed to be caused by man.

Mr. Obama knows Americans are getting wise and will stop him if he delays at all in taking away our freedoms.

There is his urgency and our opportunity. Once freedom is lost, America is lost. Wake up, beloved America.

Ben Stein is a writer, actor, economist, and lawyer living in Beverly Hills and Malibu. He writes "Ben Stein's Diary" for every issue of The American Spectator.

Supporters gather this morning underneath Pat Beehler's new billboard to wave signs

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PHOTOS: Local Supporters stand below new billboard located at intersection of Harrison and Division.
Freedom of Speech: Pat Beehler and supporters sign wave under new billboard Olympia, WA, July 28 2009
Honks and cheers sounded at the busy Westside intersection early Tuesday morning, as supporters of Thurston County Commissioner GOP candidate Pat Beehler gathered to wave signs and celebrate the campaign's biggest sign yet - a billboard that reads "Elect Pat Beehler". Pat Beehler, a long time, local land surveyor, stood proudly with his family among the crowd of local supporters, beneath the billboard made possible by contributions from local homebuilders. "It is humbling to be supported by people who live and work in this community. My family and I appreciate the support of the Olympia Masterbuilders, and respect the contributions they make to this county…Afterall, they [builders] have built this county. " Beehler said.
The Olympia Master Builders officially announced their endorsement shortly following a candidate forum held a few weeks ago. Both Pat Beehler and Dan Venable received favorable support from the Affordable Housing Council.
"We are proud to support candidates who respect the importance of a balanced budget and reasonable county policies,” Laura Kimbrough said. Kimbrough is the Executive Officer of the Olympia Master Builders, who have 1,000 members, and provide jobs for 50,000 people.
"This campaign is gathering support from small business owners and the people they employ," Beehler noted. "This billboard represents a major step in our campaign, and we're proud to accept the help." "Those of us who know Pat, know that he will bring common sense to the County Commission, and a refreshed sense of balance and leadership to the table . We're glad this Billboard is up to help spread the word", said Chad Sutter, a local supporter and business owner.
"Signs have always been an integral part of campaigns in this county, an example of freedom of speech, cherished by most of us. This bill board is but our way of saying we think Pat Beehler should be elected to the County Commission, and we're confident voters will join us in supporting Pat," said Jim Hagland of WH Pacific.
The only GOP candidate, Beehler will face Democrats Dan Venable and incumbent Karen Valenzuela in the August 18th primary for Thurston County Commissioner of District 3. The top-two candidates will advance to the General Election in November.
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Karen Valenzuela thinks she can operate the jail better than the Sherrif.

There are some things that just go together, biscuits and gravy, salt and pepper, bees and honey ... and Sheriffs and jails.

I don't know about you, but I feel much better when I have a trained officer of Law and Justice running a correction facility than a California transplant who is more interested in restoring Puget Sound than the county budget.

Having Karen Valenzuela run our jails is a formula for disaster. Karen Valenzuela said, "bringing our law and justice expenditures (uh) down as much as possible" ... "removing our county jail from the (uh) sheriff's department and bringing it under the control of the commissioners".

Does government employ breed this type of narcissistic behavior? Wow, she can do it better than the trained professionals!

Click here if you would like to see the complete interview.

Who is Christine Gregoire listening to? Is she in touch with WA or DC?

If you remember back to this past Legislative session, SB 5138 was defeated. SB 5138 was titled "Creating an integrated climate change response strategy."

Christine Gregoire couldn't get this bill passed through the legislature, so she decided to create a climate change policy with an executive order. It is now known as Executive Order 09-05.

You know the legislature costs the state of WA quite a bit of $$ each year. Why don't we just do away with it? And why not do away with the Judicial branch as well. It sounds to me like all we need is Christine Gregoire to dictate to us what we need. Welcome to a new WA complete with Cap and Tax.

Karen Valenzuela wants to restore Puget Sound

Karen Valenzuela wants to restore Puget Sound. That's a great goal, Karen.
As a county commissioner, your statutory obligations are Public Safety, Health and Roads. If you want to restore the Puget Sound, why don't you go work for Puget Sound Partnership? That's their mission.
Did you forget that the county has a $4.5 million shortfall? Hmmm, let me see, turning the capitol lake to an estuary is estimated to cost about $230 million over the next 30 years. How much do you think that restoring the Puget Sound is going to cost? Er, that doesn't really matter now does it. It's not your money. Just charge impact fees and bankrupt small business owners, that should just about pay for it.
This is why we need common sense on the board of commissioners. It isn't that hard to focus on three things: Public Safety, Health and Roads. Now it's not sexy, flashy and probably won't get you in the Olympian -- but that's your job.
Didn't McLeod give you a manual when you took over for him? Perhaps he forgot where he put it.

Obama Care has too many questions, don't rush it

Michael Steele talks about the unanswered questions about Obama Care. I don't think we need to rush into reform. I think we all agree that health care needs some measure of reform, but why do we need to rush into it?
I want the government to stay out of my health care. Under the proposed plan, private health care will be phased out. The GOP estimates the current plan will cause private health care to fail by 2013, and ration government health care.
I don't want government to control the relationship and my choice of doctors.
Obama talks about having a debate, but he is pushing this bill to avoid a debate. A major bill like this needs a ton of due dilligence and debate to ensure that we don't prescribe destruction.

Fox New accuses Michelle Obama in Patient Dumping Scheme

Fox News accuses the First Lady Michelle Obama in a patient dumping scheme. It brings rise to the question: Is Obama truly convinced that health care reform is good for America, or is it just another way to pad his friends pockets?

Pat Beehler Endorsed by the Thurston County Republican Party

The Thurston County Republican Party unanimously nominated Pat Beehler as their preferred candidate for the Commissioner's race in District 3.
Pat Beehler, well-known throughout Thurston County has lived here for forty years. He is a professional surveyor, has been active in community service, and has deep roots in the community. Beehler has served on the Olympia Jaycees, Olympia West Lions Club, Tumwater Rotary, and most recently he has been the President of the National Surveyor's Association.
Scott Roberts, Chairman of the Thurston Republican Party said, "Pat is a true leader. I've served with him on a community board. He spends most of his time listening, and when he has something to say it's meaningful. He's not one of those guys that pontificate just to hear themselves talk. Pat is thoughtful and brings a deep skill set in land use. I can't think of a better person to balance the current board of commissioners.
"Pat is so connected to the community, and knows so many people, I think that he will pull votes from both parties." said Roberts.
Pat Beehler is currently engaged in a primary election in the 3rd commissioner's district with two Democrat opponents. The top two vote-getters will advance in a county-wide general election.
Learn more at Pat's website: http://www.patbeehler.com/
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Karen Valenzuela ignores your property rights

Karen Valenzuela was asked to comment on how she will manage growth in the county, balance the environment, and property rights ... well, she forgot to comment on how she would preserve property rights.

Karen Valenzuela is well-versed on how she wants to charge impact fees, raise costs of homeownership in the county and rake in more $$ for the county ... BUT when it comes to property rights she is silent.

We need balance in the county commission. My vote is for Pat Beehler.

Stimulus FAIL -- Obama's stimulus plan did not save jobs as predicted

Obama's stimulus plan did save jobs as promised. In fact, we lost more jobs than what the president said we would had we not approved the stimulus plan. Do you still have confidence in the president? I hope not.

Pat Beehler welcomes you to his website

Pat Beehler welcomes you to his campaign and website. Go to his campaign website.