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"A moderate by definition is one of three things; somebody who sits around and waits for a majority to form and then joins it, a conservative who is pro-choice, or a liberal."
-- Rush Limbaugh, June 5, 2001
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- Peter DeFazio Accusation: U.S. House Vote for ANWR Drilling Just a Ploy for Votes. "This is all about the election. The majority wants to pretend they are doing something meaningful."
- Bill O'Reilly Talking Points Memo: "A Miracle In Oregon."
- Basic Rights OR Leader, Roey Thorpe, Taking National Director Role. Will be program director for "Freedom to Marry" for same-sexers.
- Portland: Late-Arriving Proposals Delay Mediation In Fur-Sale Protests [Harassments].
- Salem-Keizer: Transit Group Approves $3.5-M In Cuts.
- EPA Workers Blast Agency's Rulings. "Pandering to Farmers"?...
- Homeless Trio Sues Gresham.
- Self-Serve DEQ Kiosk Ready Soon. Smog test -- Emissions inspection stations would be open all day, every day.
- For Some PGE Workers, It's Justice at Last.
- New State Program Aims to Prevent Sexual Violence.
- Public Parks vs View-Lot Property Values? Portland's Marquam Nature Park: The city sides with trees in parks and is offering a reward for who cut down the trees.
- State to Increase Police Patrols During Holiday Weekend.
- WA County: Hanks Will Close, Will Open as Grande Foods Latino Market.
- Hillsboro Cited On Endangering Workers During Sewage Cleanup.
- Octogenarian Brothers Recall Those Lost In World War II.
- Salem: School Board Members Ignore Invitations to Event.
- Board Questions Wal-Mart Plaza Design, Landscaping.
- State Sells Bonds for Road Work.
- Portland: Consul Gen'l of MX Insists Better U.S. Pay, Not Lack of MX Jobs Luring Illegals.
- Kulongoski, Fox Agree Border Fence Never Has Been Successful.
- Corvallis: Forestry Report Draws Crowd, OSU Faculty Split On Forestry Methods.
- Potter Says FBI Tried to Spy On City Hall. [So what.]
- As Diesel Costs Rise, TriMet Fares May Go Up 5-Cents.
- OSU Study Claims: Fewer Hungry Oregonians, But Rate Still Above Average.
- Westlund Will Use Paid Signature Gatherers.
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Being "Frank" about CA Conservative Politics. |
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National/International News
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Smith's Popularity Falling? Blue Oregon thinks it is because Smith is a conservative! Pardon the "He said what!?" Rhino laughing.
A Hawaiian Punch to E Pluribus Unum. The "Akaka Bill" -- the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2005 (S.147) gives Hawaiians nat'l sovereignty. Oregon's Senator Smith currently supports this bad bill about to come up for a Senate vote. (Nat'l Review)
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Being "Frank" about CA Conservative Politics. |
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National/International News
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- GA: Feds Break Up Alleged Amnesty Scam. A cleryman, five others accused of taking more than $200,000 from illegals in exchange for helping them gain amnest by lying about when they entered the U.S. (Sac. Bee)
- WA State: Democrat Rep. Ed Murray Sets the Record Straight. Faith & Freedom Foundation, Oregon's Christian Blog.
- Has Vicente Fox Helped MX? His Countrymen Here Are Split. "His idea of controlling poverty is to export it," said Palmira Figueroa, 32, who works for a nonprofit Seattle agency that helps mostly Latino workers." (Seattle Times)
- AZ: State Referendum Would Combine Voting With $1-M Lucky-Voter Lottery.
- McCain's Call for G-* Summit Boycott [of Russia] Fails to Gain Momentum. Sen. Gordon Smith was a co-sponsor.
- Interest Groups Targeting Supreme Court Races.
- [Pro-illegal immigrant] Hispanic Lawmakers Get Angry Calls. [This article leaves out the fact that the lawmakers mentioned are for open borders. The angry calls are not merely because the lawmakers are Hispanic.] Rep. Sanchez, of CA, has received 3 red bricks with messages to build the border wall.
- Ecoterrorism Is Real. Editorial, Seattle Times
- Idaho: Today's Primary Determining Governor Candidates. Same-day registration is available at polling sites. Idahoans do not register by party affiliation, but once in the polling booth, voters in the primary must choose either all Democrat or all Republican candidates.
- AL Abortion Clinic Under Investigation. Did a non-physician abort a fetus? (WSFA-12 News)
- Unwed Couple, Children Barred By Missouri Town Law. Last week, the Black Jack City Council rejected a measure to change the law prohibiting more than three people from living together in the same house if they are unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption.
- Alabama Legislature Spends Final Hours Debating Eminent Domain; Changing Presidential Primary Date.
- ERLC-Backed Brief Asks Supreme Court Justices To Uphold Partial-Birth Ban.
- AL: Gov. Riley Signs "Right To Know" Act. requires rape and sexual assault "suspects" to undergo on-demand tests for HIV and other STD's.
- CA: Cheney Stumps for Two Legislators In Danger of Losing.
- AL Legislators Reach Compromise On "Unborn Child" Bill. Bill would recognize two victims instead of one when pregnant woman assaulted or killed.
- California's Feinstein Pushes New Immigration Program -- Senate Moving Toward Vote. Will allow estimated 12-M illegals to remain, work, get amnesty. Claims "3-tiered" compromise unworkable.(CNN) Senate Rejects Feinstein Amendment.
- Senate Headed Toward Vote On Compromise Immigration Bill.
- D.C.: ORG. PUSHES RESOLUTION TO MAKE LEGISLATION AVAILABLE ONLINE 72 HOURS BEFORE DEBATE.
- Revisionist History On Iraq. Wall St. J.
- AL: 500-lb Bear Breaks Into Home, Attack Woman.
- Lawmakers Call for Border "Tipping" Inquiry. reports that officials from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection were providing information to the Mexican government about civilian patrol groups.
- CA Assembly Argues "Humanity" In Immigration Reform; Don't Criminalize Illegals. Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, LA Democrat shepherded in a joint resolution urging Bush & Congress to reject immigration reform. Resolution passed 43-27 with zero Republican votes.
- "House Democrats Release Historic Catholic Statement of Principles" Earns A+ for Audacity.
- TX Senator Lloyd Bentson Dies at 85.
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Being "Frank" about CA Conservative Politics. |
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National/International News
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On Paul dePerrie Who Passed Away Saturday
Commentary
The Oregon Conservative met Paul dePerrie on the day of this year's special legislative session.
He had read what The Oregon Conservative had written about him and he approved of it including information that told how some had accused him of being mean.
It tickled him a bit. DeParrie insisted that he reserved his "meanness" to those who deserved it. Those who knew him best say he was anything but mean.
To whom was he mean? Anyone who he perceived as having politically compromised on saving any unborn child from abortion. Compromise and you'd hear from deParrie.
They wouldn't forget him either. Legislators who might glance up in the balconies, above their legislative seats, would often see deParrie. He'd go and stand there as a willful reminder someone was watching and listening and that the second they dared pass any funding for abortion he'd make sure the information was passed on to the public whether the media reported on it or not. To legislators like Karen Minnis he wasn't a welcome sight.
He had hammered Minnis and had participated in leading a major sign campaign informing voters she'd allowed a bill with some abortion funding.
To deParrie, it was simple logic as defined by God. If you allow the death of a child, by abortion, when you know it is wrong, you risk going to hell. He didn't see any hatred in telling that to someone. It was love and duty. It was, he was very certain, what God wanted him to do.
For someone who had been labeled "mean" deParrie had not a frown furrow anywhere on his face. All furrows were smile lines not unlike the face of Santa Claus. When deParrie wasn't admonishing on abortion he was cheerful and it showed. Those who knew him considered him as gentle as a lamb, a side of him some legislators never saw. They might tell you they absolutely don't believe it existed either. That would amuse him.
Fellow activists are heartbroken over his death and are concerned about his wife Bonnie who for many years has planned her life around her family and her husband's mission.
If anyone in the legislature is sighing with relief that they won't have to deal with deParrie any longer they may be in for a shock. Friends of deParrie are resolute in carrying on what deParrie lived and died to do.
Come the next session, legislators might start looking up in the balonies to see who has taken his place. Chances are it will be more than one and with his death they will be more motivated than ever before.
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- MX Pres., Vincente Fox, Will Swoop Through Washington State. Will visit Yakima.
- Anti-Fox Rally In Yakima -- Please Attend!!! Wednesday! See contact info.
- ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION ALERT: Call Senators Wyden/Smith S. 2611, the Senate bill that currently is being debated in the U.S. Senate, has a provision in it to allow illegal aliens to receive Social Security benefits. Senator Ron Wyden voted to allow illegal aliens the ability to receive Social Security benefits.
- Three City Club Speakers Will Discuss Immigration.
- Anti-Tax Freedom Works Helps Give Charles Starr the Boot, Install Larry George.
- Statesman Journal Asks Teens If Sex-Education Programs Work.
- House Races Set to Be Dogfights. Oregonian reporter: Janie Har says that despite U.S. discontent with the GOP, Dems don't have an easy path to power.
- In Campaign, Police Focus On Oregon's Seat-Belt Use & DUIs..
- Lack of Consequences for Illegal Immigration Is Unfair. Letter to ed., Statesman J.
- Anti-Trojan Activists Enjoy Tower's Implosion.
- "You are getting this letter because I am either deceased..." Paul deParrie, prolife activist died suddenly Saturday, May 20, 2006.
- Life Support Mourns the Passing of Paul deParrie - Fearless Servant of the Lord, Dedicated Pro-Life Warrior.
- Paul deParrie funeral arrangements: Tuesday, May 23, 6:30PM, Trinity Fellowship, 2700 SE 67th Ave., Portland For assistance to Bonnie deParrie, send your tax deductible contribution to: New Covenant Ministries International, PO Box 13109 Salem, Oregon 97309 Mark the memo line: "For Bonnie deParrie" 100% of the proceeds will be forwarded to Bonnie deParrie
- TRANSCRIPT: Paul deParrie's Last Words. [Expect the CP's gubernatorial candidate to be as passionate as deParrie on the abortion issue. The candidate also has historically been strongly against illegal immigration.]
- Video Tape of Paul deParrie's Last Words Seconds Before His Death.
- Oregonian Report On deParrie's Sudden Death & Life of Activism.
- OR CP Chairman, Bob Ekstrom Says deParrie a Hero Warrior.
- Come June 3rd, Third Party Candidates Will Announce Run for Governor. Oregonian headline: "Plot..."
- Fisherman Aid Requests Inflated.
- Panel Will Review Legislative Issues. [It's a push for doing away with the primary as we know it. Parties won't be able to choose their own candidates.]
- Trojan Nuclear Plant Demolished, Thousands Watch.
- Watch Oregonian's Video of Demolition.
- Kitzhaber to Speak at Evans Fundraiser.
- Fur-Store Peace Resolution Process At Risk. Does the furrier have to self-deprecate to be rid of their harassers? "Think of it like on a pack of cigarettes," Rossell said. "It would be a warning to consumers about how the animals in the fur industry live and die."
- Focus Group Sought for Health-Plan Talks.
- Oregonian's Liberal Steve Duin Opines Over Which Christian Reactions Are Correct to Jesus Cartoons. "The cartoons, most of which are gleefully obscene, ..."
- Anthem Uproar Reflects Historical Paranoia In U.S. (Letter to Ed., Statesman J.)
- Election Nips Portland Business Alliance Again With Erik Sten Win.
- Nobody Takes Up County Clerk On Offer of Spanish Ballot.
- Kulongoski Wins Teachers Union Endorsement.
- Dalto Ethics Charge Dropped. The lawmaker still faces inquiry about fundraising effort.
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Where Is the Cheapest Gas Near You?
- Former ESD Official Faces Penalties. Panel finds violation of 28 ethics laws.
- 950 OR Soldiers Set Out To Train Afghan Army.
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education District, Union Edge Closer to Strike.
- Immigrants Should Learn from, Respect U.S. Culture. "...calling the rally an "immigration-rights" parade is simply a lily-livered euphemism." (Letter to ed., Statesman J.)
- How Long Will It Be Until Our Nat'l Anthem Changes? (Letter to ed., Statesman J)
- Newcomers Should Embrace Citizenship, Allegiance to the U.S. Dual citizenship an oxymoron. (Letter to ed., Statesman J)
- Eva Garcia Thinks Only Hispanics Will Work At a Fast-Food Restaurant or Cannery. (Letter to ed., Statesman J)
- Sen. Smith: Arab World Needs Culture of Democracy. USINFO.STATE.GOV (2/3 down the page)
- Wyden Introduces Act to Reimburse for Bicycle Travel. Smith said to be showing interest the bill.
- Smith In Iraq & Attending World Economic Forum In Eygpt.
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