Priorities.

Nothing against the birds but we don't even offer these kinds of rewards to find human killers or missing children.

Destroy eagle eggs? Its a Felony charge.

Kill unborn humans?  Become hero to the left.

Some people need to work on their priorities.

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Is being wretched good or bad?

I was just told I was on "Wretched". I wasn't sure if that is good or bad so here it is
http://youtu.be/lfXfVB4tOtY

You decide. Sorry its a link. I have been having some issues with youtube lately. I'm not sure if its because i am on a tablet or what but its not showing me where I can download an inbed code any more. If any one has any ideas on this your help would be appreciated.


Thank you.

Thought of the day.

Hearing liberals try and argue the IRS scandal was because they need more IRS agents is like arguing   we need bigger and more poisonous snakes, so when we get bit we suffer less before death.

New Facebook page

All the cool kids seem to "Like" my new campaign Facebook page

Don't be "That guy". Come on over and "like" it and you will get the latest updates and inside details.

https://www.facebook.com/Votestacey

Joke of the week

 What's Michelle Obama's favorite vegetable?

Barackoli

Thought of the day.

Even an artichoke has a heart.

Observation of the day.

All lawn mower handbooks say people should wear eye and ear protection when mowing. Yet their TV commercials never show people with eye and ear protection.

Some secrets are better then others.

The KNS chides the Governor Haslam for passing legislation allowing him to keep, not the names, but the amounts of money he makes a secret. The article argues that it is the presses right to know more then the names, but the amounts. That all the information is in the publics interest to know all the details as soon as possible to make sure nothing untoward happens.

Later in the same paper, the editor cheers the governor for killing legislation that would have the press expose proof of animal abusers, arguing that the press should be able to keep those things secret. 

Breaking up the bias

Yesterday the senate education sub committee met to discus several issues including the funding of events and speakers such as "sex week"  at UT. At the end of the Committee  I made some recommendations for higher Ed moving forward on the topic of how speakers are chosen.

I asked that the universities adjust their system of choosing paid  speakers to one where the viewpoint of the speaker or the "perception of the viability, interest or potential for attendance" of the event by the members on the higher ed board are not a factor in deciding funding. That the universities set up a system where funding should be doled out based on actual club membership or actual club participation.

Finally I asked for report to the full committee previous to the beginning of session from higher ed institutions on how those new goals are being implemented.

The recommendations were approved unanimously by the committee.

Thought of the day.

Obama, all the corruption of Richard Nixon mixed with the economic and foreign policy of Jimmy Carter.

Thought of the day.

I have yet to see a cat skeleton in a tree.

Irony?

Multi mazillionare First Lady Chrissy Haslam  will be talking to children about eating healthy on a budget.

I doubt the two hotdogs for a dollar at pilot will qualify.

No, it's really the opposite

The campaign for liberty is calling Lt . Governor Ron Ramsey a hypocrite if he doesn't show his tax receipts for on line purchases.  The Lt. governor has said he is in favor of the fed fixing the on line sales tax question. He says the tax on line is confusing and hard to figure out how to pay.

Not saying if he did or didn't, but if  he hasn't paid the tax, wouldn't that follow into his argument and NOT be hypocritical?  Also,  if  a person did not buy something on line then how could they provide proof that they paid a tax on it?  You can't prove a negative. It's like asking to prove when you stopped beating your wife.

But it's not personal.

The house didn't pass the Lt. Governors judicial re districting, the senate didn't pass the house charter school authors or bill.

The house didn't pass campaign finance bill so the senate won't be doing joint fundraising with the house.

The senate education committee (with the support of the education committee chair) was going to expand on  the governors marquee piece of legislation this last year, (his voucher bill) so he killed it. Now the governor has vetoed the education committee chairs marquee piece of legislation this last year.

But don't worry, all parties say it is nothing personal and we all get along just fine.

They could hand out the atheist bible too.

There seems to be a growing hub bub about the guiddians handing out free bible if the kids want them in schools. As all religions are allowed to do the same most think it will pass constitutional muster but as usual, some people are losing it.

"Bbbbbbut its free"

Obamacare is starting its rollout and, as predicted, its looking like a disaster. As I said, it won't be long before people and states realize it is completely unworkable or it just collapses under its own weight. Many people have said to just let them and it run its course. It will show people how unrealistic and unworkable the left and their plans of socialism are.

The more I look, the more this is looking like a replay of Jimmy Carter's years as president. Carter pushed solar panels and even put them on the White House. Obama spent billions on losers like Solendra. Carter had high gas prices, Obama has kept them at about double the average under Bush. Carter had the Iran hostages, Obama has Benghazi,  Carter had high unemployment, with  Obama, the true unemployment level is probably higher.

Obama is kicking it to a new level with a  new loser,  Obamacare. Thank God The Tennessee legislature was smart enough not to buy into this millstone. The states that do could be looking at some real pain coming at them.

Sooner or later people learn, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Joke of the week.

I KNOW MANY OF YOU (LIKE ME) ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO FOOTBALL SEASON. WELL, HERE'S A LITTLE RECAP OF LAST YEAR......... Coincidence??  Just wondering! Alabama beat Arkansas and they fired the coach. Alabama beat Tennessee and they fired the coach. Alabama beat Auburn and they fired the coach. Then Alabama beat Notre Dame and the Pope resigns... dadgumit ! , I wish the White House had a team.

Thought of the day.

All you other poor saps can battle it out for second place tomorrow because MY MOM IS NUMBER 1!!!!!!!

Ahh. The classics.

http://youtu.be/lU-Uwl7AZ7o

To defend Haslam or not to defend Haslam?

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart just contacted me and wants me to do a segment defending the governors decision to not expand Medicaid.

What ever shall I do?

Thought of the day.

What difference does it make? You can't fix a problem unless you understand why there was a problem and remove those who did not stop the problem when they could have.

Thought of the day.

Government and government services  have several full time lobbyist who spend tons on capitol hill to push for what they want.

 The NRA doesn't even have one full time state lobbyist, they donate little to campaigns, but everyone complains about them as a lobbying force.

TFA event

Last night I was a guest speaker at the monthly dinner for the Tennessee Firearms Association. It was a way overflow crowd. The restaurant had brought in all their extra tables, filled those, brought in all their extra chairs, filled those and had people standing up along the walls just to listen and ask questions.

 I give them credit, gun owners are some of the most well read and up to date people (on what is going on in their government)  I know of. Many of the group stayed late after talking strategy for the upcoming year.

Carr drives on the right.

Rep. Joe Carr who is running to replace US Rep. Scott Dejarlais (sp?)  is and has clearly decided to stake his claim with the TEA party side of the Republican Party in his run for congress.  Joe has always run to the right and has been a hard worker for conservative causes so it is a natural fit for him.

More from the DNJ...

Not shy to clash with the Obama administration, Carr started 2013 sponsoring legislation that would have allowed state authorities to arrest federal agents for enforcing new gun laws and executive orders. Obama’s efforts in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting have failed to this point.

But that still gave Carr the opportunity to challenge the Supremacy Clause in the Constitution, which courts have determined gives federal law sway over state law. Though the bill failed in committee, Carr contended he wanted to set up a fight in the courts to gain some “judicial direction.”

That attitude also drew support from Rutherford County Sheriff’s Administrative Chief Joe Russell, who said he likes Carr because he “uses logic in all of his debates, knows how to argue, has sound fiscal policy and he’s a fighter.”

“And that’s what we need, somebody who’s going to get up there and do something, instead of just trying to come across the aisle, because that doesn’t work. That’s what’s got the country in the kind of shape we’re in today,” Russell said.

Best place to retire?

If your lucky enough to live and work here there is no reason to leave when you retire. Tennessee is number one according to CNN.

Thought of the day.

If someone wants to support America or expand trade with us (especially in Tennessee) then I am ready to talk Turkey.

We're number one!

Nashville is ranked the best state capitol in the nation. That's good... I think. 

The felon vote.

Tennessee U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper is trying to get a constitutional amendment to make sure felons get to vote on the people who will set their sentancing guidelines.

Sound like a good idea?

Not so much to me either.

Of course I am sure a lot of it is a political game for Cooper to try and stay in office. Not all democrats are felons but almost all felons vote democrat and Cooper  is in a risky seat and needs every vote.

Thought of the day

How is it possible to be a "xenophobic, racist who hates other religions"  and "going to a Middle Eastern country to import another religion into our schools" at the same time?

Just the facts.

Yes, I am taking a trip to Turkey and Azerbaijan this summer with other legislators.

No, the state doesn't pay for it, nor will I be collecting per diem.

No, I don't have a problem going to a Muslim dominated country. I went to Morocco a few months ago and had a great time and was treated very well.

Yes, Turkey has been among the US allies since WWII and supports us in the war on terror.

Yes, The trip will spend a chunk of time at  governmental bodies, educational and business sites as well as some cultural tours.
No, I don't have a problem with the trip sponsor or the fact that he has links to charter schools. I already support charter schools and no one who has been on this trip in the past said charter schools were even mentioned.

Yes, we pay a fee. $350.00 plus expenses and gifts to other dignitaries.

No, I don't have a problem with other world religions as long as they are as tolerant of mine as I am of theirs. That is the thing about "freedom of religion" we don't have to share a faith to be tolerant of other people's beliefs.