November 2010

The U.S. House narrowly Voted to raise the U.S. debt ceiling by $290 BILLION bringing the total amount the Federal government can borrow to $12.394 TRILLION. Congresswoman Bean was one of the yes votes to increase spending & debt for our government. You, your children, and your grandchildren will pay the bill that Bean voted to impose on us all. You can thank Congresswoman Bean for her vote by voting yourself November 2010.

Bean = Big Government

Congresswoman Bean wants the Federal Government to decide how large a company should grow. Federal bureaucrats according to Congresswoman Bean, know better on how large or how successful a private company should be. Has anyone in the Democratic Party ever read the Constitution of the United States?

Judge for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usnmttB8wTY

Primary Victory for Bean

Congresswoman Melissa Bean has scored an early election victory. Her only challenger in the Democratic Primary election was removed by the Illinois Board of Elections after an objection was filed against Jonathan Farnick by a supporter of Bean.

It seems Congresswoman Bean wants more time to prepare for the General Election in November of 2010 and does not want to waste her time and money in a Democratic Primary Race. From what we hear she may need every minute and penny if she hopes to get reelected to the 8th District Congressional seat.

It might have helped her if she had ever moved into the district or at least visited the district more often.

Congress = Debt

The United States is currently $12 TRILLION in debt, but Congress can do even better. They just added $5 BILLION of our tax dollars to the 2010 Defense Department budget, which was already at $623 BILLION. Congress saw the need to add 1,858 earmark projects to the Pentagon budget. These are projects that were not asked for by the military, but individual congressmen wanted to help friends and contributors to Congressional election campaigns.

Members of Congress have no problem spending our tax dollars to help them get reelected. Congress has no problem adding more debt onto us, our children, and grandchildren. Remember this when voting in November of 2010.

Bean = Debt

The National debt is over $12 TRILLION and growing, the current yearly interest payment on that is $300 BILLION. The current Federal budget deficit is $1.4 TRILLION. That is not enough, so Congress is voting for a new health care plan which will add more to the red ink. I will not even go into the debate on how well other government programs are run or seem to always run up higher costs then predicted. It is not carved into any mountain top that this country can not go bankrupt. We and our grandchildren will be paying for debt until we and they are no more.

With all the above, our member in Congress, Melissa Bean is concerned that abortion rights has been left out of the current version of the health care bill. Since that will cost the taxpayer even more money it should be put into the bill, maybe that will be the straw that will break the back of the Treasury of the United States and throw the country into bankruptcy.

We should remember her YES votes on increasing the national debt come next November.

The Great Debate

The First candidate debate for the 8th District Congressional seat took place at the College of McHenry County on Friday night. T.R. has surveyed several sources of who won and who did not.

All candidates stated that they were Pro-Life and Pro Second Amendment.

The general opinion is Joe Walsh won the debate. He seemed to understand what the audience was looking for and told them exactly what they needed to hear. He started strong and ended strong, very good speaker, very polished.

Maria Rodriguez was a disappointment for most of the audience. For her opening remarks she read from a script, while the others appeared to just share candidly why they should be the Republican Candidate. She did repeat during the debate her experience as Mayor of Long Grove. A good candidate but not the top pick for the group.

Chris Geissler was the surprise candidate of the night. He was very articulate and a fresh new face. He came over strong but he did not hit any home runs. Many were happy with him and hoped that he run again in the future for public office.

Dirk Beveridge did well and was handling the questions well up until the point he said the Tea Party movement needed to be lead and he was the one to do it. He even called himself a community organizer and would create a grass roots campaign to win.

John Dawson made no mistakes and made no great impression on the crowd.

Greg Jacobs made no mistakes.

In the end Joe Walsh in first place, Chris Geissler took second, with Maria Rodriguez and Dirk Beveridge tied for third.

8th District Debate

Who will be the next member of Congress from the 8th District? Attend the next candidates debate and make your choice for the election.

8th Congressional District Candidate's Debate

Friday, November 20th 6:30PM Registration - 7:00PM Debate

McHenry County College Conference Center (Building B)

8900 US14 Crystal Lake, IL. 60012

Bean a Moderate?

Is Melissa Bean REALLY a moderate Democrat? Uh, nope. Which issues is she moderate about? Raising taxes? Nope. Taking liberty and freedom of choice away from every American? Nope. Look at cap and trade, or so-called healthcare reform. Look at the so-called stimulus bill, or the budget.

How can anyone that votes time and time again against her constituents, and let's be honest, that's what she is doing, be called a moderate ANYTHING?

I'm going to go out on a limb and take a guess that Melissa Bean hasn't read the healthcare bill she just voted to pass. It's almost 2,000 pages. Who can read that in under 3 days? Who can understand it in under 3 days?

She isn't voting for transparency, she isn't voting for the peopl e in her district to keep more money in their pockets, ESPECIALLY in such a hard economy.

None of her positions on the issues even make any sense. Seriously, take a step back, put on the common sense hat, and look at the issues one by one. If anyone using their common sense hat were to look at the issues, the proposed solutions put forth and voted for passage by Melissa Bean. It's counter-intuitive. It's illogical, doesn't make sense.

So EVEN IF you voted for Obama, Bean, etc. before because you thought things would change...are you fully prepared to make the same mistake?

No Representation in the 8th

Democratic U.S. Reps. Melissa Bean is siding with her party in voting for passing a health-care reform bill in the House, she said the legislation has provisions she does not support. Does that mean she is against it, but voted for it?

The bill approved Saturday opts for negotiating reimbursement rates under the public plan with health providers. The current language allows the public option to borrow money at a lower interest rate than private companies for start up costs. This gives the government-backed insurance a large advantage over the private sector.

Bean, vice-chairwoman of the moderate Democrats, seemed pleased with other provisions in the bill. She said the legislation provides two years of tax incentives, for up to 50 percent of costs, for up to 16,700 small businesses in the 8th District to help them transition to, or continue providing, health benefits to their employees. This however could also drive up the cost of the program to the taxpayers.

She also said the legislation establishes grant programs of up to $50,000 over three years to small businesses that provide incentives for healthy behaviors among employees. Bean's main concern seems to be about implementing health insurance reform "in a fiscally sustainable way." "While these reforms are deficit neutral, I'm seeking improved cost containment measures in the final version of the bill before I can support it," Bean said. However Bean has already voted for the bill as is, which means she already supports the bill as is.

One provision, which Bean opposed, would block any insurer that accepts federal subsidies for coverage from paying for abortion services. She wants the Federal Government to support and pay for with your tax dollars, abortion.

In the end she has supported a bill that will increase Federal Government control of your health care choices and increase the national debt to an even higher level. She has sided with the Democrats nationally and ignored the concerns of the people she represents. Which gives us residents of the 8^th District, TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.

Big Tent?

I'm sick of listening to how the GOP is not the "big tent party". The truth of the matter is that if one takes a step back and takes an honest assessment of political reality, the truth comes flying in your face.

The liberals, housed in the Democratic Party, are the party lacking the big tent. The proof is in what is going on now, in case anyone doubted it before. Figure it out yet?

Democrats = government control. Who has to think or bring ideas, innovations, freedom and liberty to any issue, community, or family when government can tell you what to do and how to do it? The Democrats are not a "big tent party". They only need a small apartment to house their government is the answer to all of America's problems.

GOP/Conservatives = ideas, innovation, freedom, liberty, LIMITED government. Big tent party of ideas. It has to be a big tent to house all of the possibilities.

There is a purpose for government, but it's purpose is not to tell me which doctors I should go to for which illnesses. Or that my taxes should pay for someone else's...whatever. If I CHOOSE to help someone in a time of need, that is my choice. If I am MANDATED to pay higher taxes to pay for government's ideas as to what is right and wrong, it is STEALING from me.

Now I know liberals and most Democrats are up in arms with statements like that. The truth of the matter is that there is nothing stopping them from paying more taxes. Whip out your checkbook and write a big fat check to the IRS. They'll take your money, happily. That's YOUR choice on how to spend your money. Don't itemize on your tax returns, don't take exemptions, just pay the highest taxes possible, AND THEN SOME. Don't hire accountants to find every deduction out there. No one stops anyone from writing a check to the GOVERNMENT. They will take it, cash it, and spend it...gladly. That's what government does.

I want to CHOOSE how to help other people. I want to CHOOSE which doctors I can take my children to, for what illnesses, and I want government to BUTT OUT. How can someone in a bureaucracy in Washington, D.C. know what is best for me and my family? They don't. They don't live in my house, they don't live in my shoes, they don't have the same experiences I do.

So it is MY CHOICE on what to do and how to do it. You can CHOOSE to pay the IRS as much money as you think is fair, and I'll pay as much as I need to, not a dime more. I'd rather put my money to use in more constructive forms. I'd rather spend it in my community to help out local businesses, to make sure people in my community can keep their jobs. I know what is best for my family, not anyone else.

So the next time you hear how the GOP does not have a big tent, I hope you can take an honest assessment of what the reality is in the current environment: liberals/Democrats = government is the answer, and GOP/Conservatives = ideas, innovations, liberty & freedom.

Who is the party with a big tent?

Meet the Candidates

The elections in the states of New Jersey and Virgina show that people do not want a liberal agenda for the country. Now we must do our part and replace Congresswoman Bean with someone that represents us in the 8th District.

Meet the Republican candidates for 8th District and ask them face to face why we should support them. Meet the local leaders of the Lake County Republican Party. Meet the future of the Party with the Lake County Young Republicans. It is time to stand up and get involved, we must turn the Obama agenda around and save the Republic.


The Lake County Republican Federation's Annual Fall Dinner Thursday November 5th at the Midlane Country Club: cocktails 5:30pm- dinner 6:30pm. tickets $100. Call 847-680-6680 for your tickets.

8th District Candidates

GENERAL PRIMARY - 2/2/2010 Name Office/Party Status BEVERIDGE, DIRK W. 1390 LAKE SHORE DRIVE SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL 60010 8TH CONGRESS REPUBLICAN Active 10/26/2009 8:00 AM DAWSON, JOHN 636 LILL STREET BARRINGTON, IL 60010 8TH CONGRESS REPUBLICAN Active 10/26/2009 8:00 AM GEISSLER, CHRISTOPHER 219 WEST RUSSELL STREET BARRINGTON, IL 60010 8TH CONGRESS REPUBLICAN Active 10/26/2009 8:00 AM RODRIGUEZ, MARIA 1711 BROOKSIDE LANE LONG GROVE, IL 60047 8TH CONGRESS REPUBLICAN Active 10/26/2009 8:00 AM JACOBS, GREGORY S. 227 N. SHADDLE AVE. MUNDELEIN, IL 60060 8TH CONGRESS REPUBLICAN Active 11/2/2009 12:38 PM WALSH, JOE 329 LOCUST RD. WINNETKA, IL 60093 8TH CONGRESS REPUBLICAN Active 11/2/2009 2:49 PM BEAN, MELISSA 203 FRANCES LANE BARRINGTON, IL 60010 8TH CONGRESS DEMOCRATIC Active 10/26/2009 8:00 AM FARNICK, JONATHAN 600 W JACKSON ST WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 8TH CONGRESS DEMOCRATIC Active 11/2/2009 2:47 PM SCHEURER, BILL 387 NORTHGATE RD. LINDENHURST, IL 60046 8TH CONGRESS GREEN Active 11/2/2009 2:54 PM

Revolution or Defeat?

Finished reading letters from the front lines of American Revolution & Federalist Papers. They were our first great generation leading the way for later generations, a path that we have strayed from. Not all were rich white men, they were farmers, tradesmen, indentured servants (slaves), shopkeepers, but most of all dreamers. They did not create a flawed document; they created a blueprint for government and laid the foundation stones. Our Constitution is good, the foundation is strong, we need only to add to it, not tear it down to the foundation stones. Wake up sunshine patriots, look about you, you must decide and take sides. Is our Country of 233yrs now flawed and must be remade in the image of Europe or is our COUNTRY still the land of the free and the home of the brave? This is the time that tries men’s souls, do not turn from this task, embrace it.

Congress & Corruption

House ethics investigators have been scrutinizing the activities of more than 30 lawmakers and several aides in inquiries about issues including defense lobbying and corporate influence peddling, according to a House ethics committee report accidentally released to the media. This is just another example of the deep corruption in Congress. This is just another example of why the people need to clean house and take back their government. We in the 8th District can do our part by removing Congresswoman Bean and replacing her with someone that will represent the people 8th District, and maybe even live in our district.

Who will be the Candidate?

It will be interesting who from the 8th District shows up at the Lake County Republican Federation Dinner. Better yet who will be sitting with who? There are plenty of candidates who want to replace Congresswoman Bean and all will be looking for support. November 2010 could bring the Republicans back to power if they have the right candidates that listen to the people. The Democrats have proven to be deaf to the voice of the people, let's hope the Republicans can hear their cry for help.

The Lake County Republican Federation Annual Fall Dinner will be Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Midlane Country Club 4555 Yourkhouse Road Wadsworth, IL. Cocktail Reception 5:30pm-6:30pm Dinner 6:30pm. Ticket price $100. If you plan on going and don't have your tickets yet call 847-680-6680

Candidates that have currently filed for the 8th District Congressional race.

BEVERIDGE, DIRK W.
BARRINGTON, IL
REPUBLICAN

DAWSON, JOHN
BARRINGTON, IL
REPUBLICAN Active

GEISSLER, CHRISTOPHER
BARRINGTON, IL
REPUBLICAN

RODRIGUEZ, MARIA
LONG GROVE, IL
REPUBLICAN

BEAN, MELISSA
BARRINGTON, IL
DEMOCRATIC

8th District Candidates

Current candidates after Congresswoman Melissa Bean's job. In no particular order, they are ...

• Maria Rodriguez
  
• Joe Walsh
  
• Greg Jacobs
  
• John Dawson
  
• Dirk Beveridge
• Chris Geissler
  

One More in the Race

Another candidate has joined the race for the 8th District Congressional seat.

Dirk Beveridge states: "Our issues - the economy, jobs, health care, and government spending - are issues that we deserve to be represented on. As I travel our district, it is evident that we are not satisfied with Melissa Bean's ability to hear, and bring, our voices to these debates."

I would like to correct Mr. Beveridge in that Congresswoman Bean does not debate the issues that face our country in the 8th Congressional District. Could that be the reason why so many citizens of the 8th District have chosen to replace her?

On Sunday October 25th from 2 PM - 7 PM the Fremont Township Republican will host a picnic at 29337 N. Midlothian Road (Red Barn) Mundelein, IL. At this picnic I'm sure many of the candidates for the 8th District and other races will attend. The public is welcomed to join their neighbors in good food, music, and conversation.

Healthcare "Reform" Bill

If anyone takes a step back and looks at the so-called Healthcare Reform Bill(s), they would see several things: 1 - there is no malpractice insurance reform mentioned; this would do more to limit and reduce cost than perhaps anything; 2 - the government has "run" Medicare and Medicaid into bankruptcy. The bill in the Senate that just passed CUTS Medicare spending by $400-$500 BILLION dollars. They claim it is as a result of reducing waste and fraud. Question - then why not do it anyway???? I mean, if we are truly looking to ACTUALLY reduce the costs of healthcare rather than TALK about reducing costs.

Not to mention that by mandating people to be insured or be fined, this is a tax. Call it a penalty, call it a fine, call it a fee. Anything that is mandated to us that penalizes us for something is called a TAX.

Taxes were not supposed to be levied on the middle-class, yet that is what is exactly happening. In this environment, why would you raise taxes on ANYONE??? Just so Congress can spend more money we don't have? The House Leadership does not seem to want to or care to abide by any campaign promises they made or President Obama made. Whatever they said 1 minute ago is what they think needed to be said, but it's not what they mean. Obviously. They turn around and do the opposite, time and time again. Why does anyone believe them?

I would also like to remind people that the current fiscal year DEFICIT is $1.4 Trillion Dollars. Trillion, with a T. Current year only. Are you kidding me? So who is the Congress and the President think they are kidding when they say the Senate Bill that just passed is deficit neutral?

The CBO cannot give details on anything other than what was given to them. They were not given the bill to use as a basis for projection, only information given to them. Once Harry Reid "combines" the bills, who actually, intellectually, and honestly believes any bill will be deficit neutral? How are you going to PAY FOR IT??????

We are so far in debt as a country already. The U.S. Dollar is PLUMMETING. The world's economic powers that be are actually discussing a replacement for the dollar when it comes to trading in a currency. If the world has no faith in the U.S. dollar and economy, what will it take to wake up the Congress that we need to tighten our belts, cut spending, and save our economy? How will spending money we DON'T have on "reforming" (I prefer to call it destroying) a healthcare system that does not need a complete overhaul?

Start with actual measures that will ACTUALLY cut costs and provide coverage for those in need. Does the Congress think we are not paying attention and we don't see them paying off the trial lawyers and big pharmaceuticals? Who do they think they're kidding?

Just talk to your doctors, pediatricians, other caregivers. The vast majority of the healthcare industry thinks what is happening is misleading and very bad for the country. Rationing, fewer doctors, specialists, longer waits are ahead. When the cuts to Medicare come, which they will, which doctors will continue to see Medicare patients when they are ALREADY taking a cut in reimbursement from Medicare? Has anyone done the math on the existing senior population and the baby-boomers coming into Medicare? How many millions of people will see less coverage as a result?

I believe intentions are good on both sides of the aisle to help people. I think the honesty and integrity of those in power has been compromised, especially when it comes to healthcare. Be honest, be fair to EVERYONE, and get down to business.

Agree on some basic reform issues, and don't overhaul the entire system. You cannot go back once it has been changed so radically. Start with smaller, impactful changes and take it slowly. And for goodness sake, let the citizens of the United States that elected you to Congress READ THE BILLS. If this is SO imperative, SO necessary, then do what is in the best interest of the people. Why do it in such a rush with so little discussion and debate? Why do it when no one is looking? Why WAIT to implement changes until 2013 if it so imperative and immediately necessary? Taxes are going to be raised immediately to pay for a program that won't go into effect for another 3 years.

It is OUR GOVERNMENT

Gov. Pat Quinn is creating a new job that will be filled by the head of his Human Services agency Carol Adams, who will become Illinois' representative to Africa at an annual salary of $110,000. Adams will also get a housing expense for her new post in Johannesburg, South Africa. Asked why he was creating a new position while the state has budget problems, Quinn said it's important for the state to nurture economic ties overseas. Never mind that we already pay taxes to Washington D.C. for the State Department to do the same thing. But that seems to be the tend today with the Democrats in charge of OUR GOVERNMENT.

Are we not going to pass a health care plan written by a committee whose own chairman says he doesn't understand it, passed by a Congress that hasn't read it, but exempts themselves from it, to be signed by the President that also hasn't read it, with funding administered by a treasury secretary who didn't pay his taxes, and financed by our country that's nearly broke. Seems like a plan for failure to me.

We need to take back OUR GOVERNMENT, from those that think that they know better and they are the government.

The Race $$$

Congresswoman Melissa Bean has been busy raising money for her reelection. However most of her money comes from Political Action Committees, not from the ordinary people in the district that she represents.
Melissa Bean (D) *

Raised:	$634,535
Spent:	$190,858
Cash on Hand:	$627,409
Last Report:	June 30, 2009

	PAC contributions	$394,391	(62%)
	Individual contributions	$238,753	(38%)
	Candidate self-financing	$0	(0%)
	Other	$1,391	(0%)

A sample of who contributes to Congresswoman Bean:

CME Group $13,550
Honeywell International $10,000
Operating Engineers Union $10,000
Sportdecals $9,600
Exelon Corp $7,400
Allstate Insurance $5,250
American Council of Life Insurers $5,000
Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers $5,000
New Democrat Coalition $5,000

A Note from another Candidate

Dear friends,

I apologize for the late notice, but this Thursday, October 1, will be our first appearance as a Congressional campaign at the Barrington Township Republican Organization Candidates Night. The details were not clear to me at first, so I recognize it may be too late to make arrangements. However your support that night would be greatly appreciated. The more the merrier... and the greater impact.

Not only will we be there for the 8th Congressional District with the others seeking the same office, but so will all Republican candidates for US Senate, Gubernatorial and statewide races, as well as Cook County races. It would be a great opportunity to see what the next election cycle will look like.

Another Candidate for Congress

Joe Walsh has launched an exploratory committee to determine whether he should become a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 8th District Congressional seat currently held by Democrat Melissa Bean.

According to Walsh,

“Voters are incredibly angry and frustrated by Melissa Bean’s performance over the past couple of years.

"She voted for the failed stimulus package and Cap and Trade legislation and has voiced support for the Public Option in healthcare.

"Now, when her constituents want their voices heard the most, she ignores their wishes by refusing to hold open town hall meetings in the district.

“The stakes are too high in this election. We need to a put a check on the one-party rule in Washington that is bankrupting our country.

"It is absolutely essential that we return more Republicans to Congress as a counter-balance to this out-of-control majority.

"Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that any of the announced GOP candidates in the 8th district race has what it takes to defeat Melissa Bean. If voters continue to tell me that it will take a different kind of candidate to win this race, I’ll run.”

Mr. Walsh has spent the last few months meeting with party officials, conservative activists, potential donors, and 8th district voters in an effort to assess his chances.

His candidacy has been warmly received in the district and he has been invited to Washington D.C. this week to meet with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Recruiting Chairman for the National Republican Congressional Committee.

The NRCC has targeted Illinois’ 8th District as a potential chance to pick up a seat and is interested in fielding the most competitive candidate possible.

Walsh is a native of Barrington, Illinois and he plans to move back to his hometown when he launches his campaign.

He began his career as a teacher and a social worker before becoming a fundraiser for a number of charitable and political causes.

Today, he works for a boutique private equity firm, raising investment capital for new and expanding businesses. He believes that his background in raising money will be one of his greatest assets as a candidate.

Mr. Walsh holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of Iowa. He and his wife Helene have five children.

More information about Mr. Walsh and his campaign can be found on his exploratory committee’s website at Joe Walsh for Congress.

New Face at Lake Co. GOP

The Lake County Republican Federation named Chelsea Stanley as the new Federation Executive Director. Long time director and Republican advocate Ant Simonian had decided to step down. The formal passing of the torch took place at the Lake County Republican Federation 48th annual meeting at Conway Farms Country Club in Lake Forest. Chelsea Stanley will take up her duties at the Lake County GOP Headquarters later this week.

Meet the Candidates

John Dawson and Maria Rodrigues two of the three announced candidates running in the Republican primary for the 8th District Congressional seat, will face off in a debate on Friday October 2nd 6PM at the Elk Grove Village VFW Hall at 400 E. Devon Ave.

Before the debate gubernatorial candidate Adam Andrezjewski is scheduled to address the crowd.

Town Hall Meeting

8th Congressional candidate, Maria Rodriguez to host a Town Hall meeting.

LAKE COUNTY, IL - Maria Rodriguez, candidate for the 8th Congressional District will host a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 26th at 1600 Milwaukee in Lake Villa at Noon. State Senator Dan Duffy(R-26) and State Representative Ed Sullivan(R-51) will join Ms. Rodriguez. The purpose of the meeting is to hear the opinions and concerns of the 8th district residents regarding urgent issues including healthcare. The meeting will be an open forum for any and all concerned constituents.

Rodriguez currently serves as President of the Village of Long Grove and has worked closely with Duffy and Sullivan on various regional issues. "I am grateful for their endorsement and look forward to many more town hall meetings to discuss federal and state issues."

When asked why she chose to run for congress in this election, Rodriguez said, "I am running because members of Congress have lost touch with the people. They are not listening and that is unacceptable to me. Congress is considering legislation that will fundamentally change health care and energy and will have a major impact on job growth in the United States. These decisions should be vigorously debated and consider the will of the people. That is why I am starting my campaign with an open forum where everyone is invited and all views are welcomed."

Rodriguez was recently elected to a second term to lead the Village of Long Grove and has an economics degree from the University of Illinois.

Instead of Robo-Calling

8th District Congresswoman Melissa Bean was robo-calling constituents this week. She was trying to gauge support for the health care legislation in Congress. Instead of doing robo-calls she could have just looked outside her Washington D.C. window. Instead of doing robo-calls she could have visited the 8th District and held open meetings for all community members to attend. Instead of doing robo-calls she might try reading her mail and answering her phone from citizens of the 8th District.

March on Washington

The National News Media has dismissed the 9 12 protest march on Washington D.C. and has a crowd estimate of tens of thousands. All of them Tea Baggers backed by Republican Party and conservative groups.

They still don't get it and don't want to report the truth. The truth is the people of this country are tried of what Congress and the current President are doing to their country. The country belongs to the people not the government and we the people do not want the government telling us what type of health care we get and making our children and grandchildren pay for all the debt these programs will cost the country.

If you look to foreign and independent news sources you will find the march on Washington had a crowd of between 300,000 and one million people. They were protesting not only the health care bills in Congress, but the government bailouts, increased taxes, and lack of any real energy plan. Every member of Congress should visit their community often and hold open meetings to hear the voice of the people. If they don't wish to they can be be replaced next year.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1213056/Up-million-march-US-Capitol-protest-Obamas-spending-tea-party-demonstration.html


http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2009/09/14/that-photo-of-the-912-march-on-washington-its-fake/

Estimating the Size of the 912 DC Tea Party Crowd Dakota Voice

Common Sense

President Obama's last ditch plea to the American public about healthcare reform is too little, too late. He is a very eloquent speaker, and although I think his popularity poll may spike temporarily as a result of his speech, I believe that the American public still knows and believes that no matter how eloquent he may be, his message is the same...confusion, spend money we don't have to OVERHAUL an entire system because hey, we should trust him.

Is that like how we were supposed to trust him on the stimulus? And cap and trade? The Auto bailouts for which we now hear (no surprise) that the taxpayer won't get their(our) money back? The stimulus spending, despite the credit he and his administration takes, is not working. There has been under 15% of the stimulus spent, a lot of what has been spent it is riddled with pork and fraud, unemployment is now at 9.7% when it wasn't supposed to go past 8% with the passage of the stimulus bill.

When is the President going to put the will of the people ahead of the will of himself? People voted for hope and change, not for a complete and radical departure from what made this country the best country on the planet.

Government serves its purpose, but that purpose should be limited. The President and a lot of the Congress think that THEY know what's best for you and me, in the 8th Congressional District in Illinois. What's good for us here isn't necessarily what is good for Topeka, KS or Scottsdale, AZ.

So why would we trust people to make those decisions for us? The government does serve a purpose, but making decisions about how my family receives and uses healthcare is not one of them. That is best left to each and every one of us on an individual level.

I think the President and Congress have lost touch with reality and with what is truly going on in America. How could they truly want to cram through a radical agenda, in the dark of holiday weekends, weekends, parts of other bills, etc? If the agenda is so great, open it up for debate, have separate bills for everything, don't hide it.

If they are convinced what they want to do is for the best interest of America, welcome townhall meetings, feedback, open debate and discussion of ideas. Don't criticize people for parties you think they represent. Don't tell the American people it is ESSENTIAL to IMMEDIATELY pass these bills to keep costs down and not even allow discussion on medical malpractice reform.

Who are these people truly serving?

Pay to Talk

So far 8th District Congresswoman Bean has only had limited access meetings with local Chamber of Commerce meetings that required attendees to pay for their attendance. But even at these meetings some people were able to let her know that voters in the 8th District are unhappy with the Obama health care bills in Congress.

Another limited way for Congresswoman Bean to reach people in the community is invitation only telephone townhall meetings, check this link to that story: http://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/labels/Telephone%20Town%20Hall%20Meeting.html

If you happen to see Congresswoman Mellisa Bean visiting in our community let her know what you think about the TRILLION dollar Federal budget deficit with even more debt and government control of our lives if the Obama health care bills pass in Congress.

Government Motors

During the Cash for Clunkers program, Ford Motor Co. was faced with a shortage of the popular Ford Focus models. Ford decided to fire up the assembly line and produce more cars to meet the demand.

GM (Government Motors) consulted with committees, subcommittees, and advisers to decide not to increase output but to use money received from the government to finance short term loans to GM dealers until the dealers received the much delayed reimbursement checks from the government during the Cash for Clunkers program.

A CBS Radio News commentator, recently broadcasted, that according to government records the most stolen cars are currently the Ford Explorer and the Ford Taurus. His solution for new car buyers was to examine the government published lists of most stolen cars and not to buy those car models.

We have an example of a private U.S. automobile maker meeting the demand of the public with cars that they want to purchase. Then we have the example of a Government owned automobile company using tax dollars to assist in another ill managed government program. With the national press telling the public not to buy the cars that are most popular. Does the White House want to inform the citizens when they should buy cars and what cars will be assigned to them? That was tried before by the Soviet Union and that just produced substandard cars that the citizens unwillingly were forced to purchase.

" A Government big enough to give you everything

you want , is also big enough to take away everything

you have." Thomas Jefferson

Do As I Say, Not As I Do..At Least According to Congress

Have the members of the U.S. Congress lost all touch with reality?

After criticizing and taxing bonuses paid out by AIG, the banking industry, the auto industry, (not to mention the attempt at hijacking the healthcare industry), and many other industries, Congress has seen in their infinite wisdom to spend taxpayer money on giving MASSIVE bonuses to staffers in the U.S. Congress.

In addition to these bonuses, they are arranging financial aid packages (for education) for people that work in Congress that don't NEED financial aid. Are you kidding me?

Businesses may be handing out obscene bonuses to employees, but given their contracts, the companies are publicly held companies under the SEC's oversight (and now Congress's), the companies should be answerable to their shareholders. They are in business to MAKE MONEY. Money and profits are what EMPLOY people.

Perhaps the companies that have taken government bailout money should be held to more stringent standards until their debt to the taxpayer is repaid, but the bottom line is that the U.S. Congress has been SCREAMING about the bonuses and the auto executives taking private airplanes on their money, in this economy.

I have news for the Congress. Your money is OUR money. Why is OK that the Congress hands out big bonuses to their staffers, votes to give themselves raises, wants NEW private planes that are not requested through the budget and appropriation process, when the rest of America, under the Democrats and President Obama, can't do anything that resembles making a profit?

Has Congress lost touch with ALL reality?

I say to Congress, do as I wish and butt out. Hold yourselves accountable to the standards you set for everybody else. You do not get to play by your own rules, let alone play by your own rules and think no one would be outraged by the clear "in your face" message you are sending to everyday Americans?

HealthCare Reform

The passing of Senator Ted Kennedy is sad. Even if you don't agree with his perspective and political opinions, you have to respect the fact that he never waivered from them.

Having said that, the fact that the Democrats in the House of Representatives and the Senate are taking Ted Kennedy's career-long goal of universal healthcare and politicizing it leaves a very sour taste in my mouth. They are ready to plaster the conference bill with his name, supposedly to honor him. Do the people "serving" us in Congress really think we are that stupid and won't see through what it is they are trying to do? No wonder Congress's approval ratings are so low.

The truth of the matter is that the so-called healthcare reform bills that are out there, both in the House and the Senate, are EXACTLY the SAME as they were before Ted Kennedy's passing. The bills haven't changed, and the lack of support for the bills haven't changed. Putting Kennedy's name on it is not going to do anything to change those facts.

In order to garner support for healthcare reform, change ONLY what needs changing, don't overhaul the whole system. Figure out a way to spend within means. Get rid of the fraud within Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Stop spending so much money, money we DON'T HAVE!

Be honest that there is nothing government does well EXCEPT spend money. Government does not generate revenue, they appropriate and spend money. They are not in "business", they are in comfort. The appropriators (House members) seem to forget that it is NOT their money to begin with.

After the bailouts, the so-called Stimulus bill that has only been 10% spent and isn't doing anything, the so-called Cap and Trade Bill, the redefined budget deficit and debt projections are unsustainable. So why add TRILLIONS of dollars of debt ON TOP OF IT in order to overhaul an entire system that is not entirely broken?

I think we can all agree that there is definite room for improvement and reform, but the suggested bills out there are insulting, demeaning, belittling, and demoralizing. Work within budget contraints, be open to ALL suggestions, not just Democrats', and realize the people of the United States DO NOT WANT an overhaul of the healthcare system. They want the best care possible with the least government involvement and the least impact on their wallets.

Fix the problems only, don't create more problems and MORE, unsustainable debt by expecting a healthcare reform package with Ted Kennedy's name to fool anyone.

Trillion Dollar Congress

These programs would be on top of a current $1.5 TRILLION budget shortfall that Obama and Congress has given us. What we the taxpayers are left with is a bill that our grandchildren will have to pay for.

Lake County good Government

Behm Homestead Park is now OPEN for all in Fremont Township to use – This park is located on Peterson Road ½ mile east of Route 60. Amenities include: baseball, softball, football, and lacrosse fields. Walking trail with fitness stations and a playground.

This was all done without raising homeowner property taxes or raising the salaries of anyone with the Township Government. Maybe Cook County should copy how government in Lake County works instead of trying to take over Lake County and make it a twin of Cook County.

2010 interesting year

Rumor has it that State Sen. Terry Link is considering a run for Lieutenant Governor. That sounds like, more of the same from the Dems.

Pat Brady has been elected Illinois GOP Chairman. Pat Brady a former Federal Prosecutor is a good choice to help show the difference between the Cook County controlled ILL. Democratic Party and the ILL. Republican Party. As we said before, 2010 should be an interesting year.

Committeewoman Bean

Rep Melissa Bean sits on several committees and subcommittees in the House of Representatives. These committees and subcommittees are of vital importance in the current financial environment as well as in the current discussion on so-called healthcare "reform".

Rep Bean sits on the Financial Services Committtee, including the Subcommittee on Capital Markets; the Insurance & Government Sponsored Enterprises; the Subcommittee on Financial Insitutions & Consumer Credit; the Subcommittee on Tax, Finance & Tax; the House Committee on Small Business; and the Subcommittee on Regulations & Healthcare.

Does anyone else want to know why Rep Melissa Bean is hiding from her constituents? Why will she only appear at a townhall that you have to pay $25 to see her at?

Melissa Bean is OUR elected representative. She should be "representing" us by talking with us about the current financial issues and healthcare issues, and how she, as a member of all of the vitally important committees and subcommittees mentioned above, plans to vote and the impact those votes will have on the 8th district.

In such a trying time for everyone, where is Melissa Bean? If she is confident in her positions, she should not be scared to share her thoughts with us in an open and free forum. She should be open to feedback from her real bosses, her constituents, in the 8th district.

Members Only

Many members of Congress are having Town Hall type meetings to allow the citizens they represent a chance to voice their opinions on the Health Care issue. Our representative in Congress is having a closed meeting to explain the Democratic Health Care Plan. The meeting is being sponsored by the Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce and is open only to representatives of Chamber member businesses in good standing in the 8th Congressional District. There will be a $25 cost to those that are allowed to attend.

This is hardly an open debate of the issues in our District. Maybe the next time Congresswoman Bean visits our community she will host an open meeting to the citizens she represents.


http://www.chambermaster.com/directory/jsp/events/EventPage.jsp?ccid=82&eventid=1038

And the Race Begins

There are currently 3 announced candidates for the 8th Congressional District Republican primary election. They are Greg Jacobs of Mundelein, John Dawson of Barrington, and Chris Geissler of Barrington. There is also word of two additional candidates that might enter the race. With such interest in the election, Congresswoman Melissa Bean might have to start visiting the 8th District more often if she intends to keep her seat. 2010 should be a very interesting election year.

Free Speech & The Constitution

Several members of Congress have gone back to their districts and have run into citizens that are upset about the cost of the health care bill and the pressure to pass it without taking time to read it. Democratic Leaders have called these people tea baggers, under the control of insurance companies, using Nazi tactics. The Dems don't believe that the silent majority would ever speak up. They ridicule the people that disagree with them, to try and convince other people that only right wing zealots would disagree with the Democratic Leadership in control of the government.

The response of the Dems to common people standing up and exercising free speech, reminds me of King George III and his royal court trying to put down the Founding Fathers of our Country. The King thought he knew better than the people and was outraged that they dared to protest against his government. The Dems need to read the Constitution, the people are the government, not the current Washington D.C. leadership.

We can be pleased that Congresswoman Bean will not have to face similar crowds in the 8th District, since she has little reason to visit the 8th District.

Good By Ms. Bean

As the summer parade season ends it is time again to bid good by to Melissa Bean as she heads southward leaving the 8th District. Don't worry she will return again next summer when the parade floats roll and the high school bands start marching.

Big Brother Government

The Democratic controlled U.S. Senate wants to stop people from driving and texting at the same time. That seems like a good thing, however what business does Congress have in telling you how to behave in your car or home? According to the Constitution the states make local laws of conduct not the Federal Government. The Congress gets around the Constitution by using the power of federal funds.

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY has sponsored a bill to withhold Federal Highway Funds from any state not passing a law to ban texting while driving. The Secretary of Transportation would be required to issue guidelines within six months of the bill becoming law. This is similar to the seat belt law that Congress forced the states to enact. The Federal Government is gaining more and more control over local affairs. It may sound silly, but if we continue on this path our state governments will be governments in name only. We do not need bureaucrats in Washington deciding what is good for us. We need to remind our representatives in Washington that we the people have ultimate control of the government, not the other way around.

Fed Program Crashes

The Federal Government suspended its Cash for Clunkers program after less than a week. Before it even started the government computers that registered the car dealers crashed because they could not handle the number of dealers. The system then could not keep up with the customer demand in the few days it was open to consumers. The Department of Transportation, which runs the program needs time to sort out how much money is left in the $1 Billion fund. This was the program created by Congress to help the car industry, get rid of gas-guzzlers and have consumers buy more fuel efficient vehicles. The Cash for Clunkers program has crashed and will need more taxpayer money before it gets running again.

This is the same Federal Government & Congress that wants to rush out a complete overhaul of our health care program. Can we afford to have our health care program crash too?

How about just reading the Bill first before you vote on it.

Read the Bill First

Several members of Congress have signed a pledge to read the 1,017 page health care bill before they vote on it. We vote in our members of Congress to represent us in Washington D.C., and we have members of Congress that do not plan on reading a bill before them that will change our daily lives. Maybe if their own Congressional health care plan was included in with the same package they might be more interested in reading the bill before they vote.

As of today our own Congresswoman Melissa Bean has not signed the pledge to read the health care bill before she votes on it. If anyone happens to see her on one of her visits to our community, please ask her if she reads the legislation that she votes on.

Cook County Pork Projects

Our Governor and the Democratic controlled State Legislature passed a $31 BILLION capital spending plan to improve roads, rails, and school buildings this month.

According to a July 25th article by the Illinois State Journal-Register, $100,000 of this $31 BILLION package went to the private Brookfield Zoo to repair the dolphin tank. Brookfield Zoo has $135 million sitting in their bank account while they use our tax dollars. $100,000 will go to the private Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. Another $2 Million will go to the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. The list goes on and on of these pork projects in the Capital Spending Plan, while needed repairs to some roads and schools go without.

A statement by House Speaker Michael Madigan's Office said, they were not aware of anything wasteful being done. In other words this is how things are done in Cook County politics with public money. The Dems control all state wide elected offices and the legislature for now. Come November of 2010 we the people can change that.

The Constition

President Obama just spoke out against local police arresting a black college professor. The President needs to read the constitution again, especially the 10 Amendment, which separates and empowers States rights. The Chief Executive of the United States has no authority and should not try to influence local government. We are still living in a republic governed by a Constitution of the people and by the people and not the socialized government that he would like to see imposed on us.

With his poll approval ratings dropping below 50% for the firs time, maybe the general public has finally started to wake up to what their President is trying to do to their country.

The Race Begins

Rumor has it that there are already 4 candidates on the Republican side ready to announce that they will be running for the 8th District seat in Congress. Maybe we might get a member in Congress that will do more than visit the 8th District while trying to represent us in Washington.


On Monday 10th District Congressman Mark Kirk announced his plan to for the Illinois United States Senate seat. For details you can call Kirk's office at 847-513-9355.

No More Government Takeovers

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has reported one of it's biggest earnings period ever. J.P. Morgan just posted $2.7 Billion in profit. So why did we bail out the Wall Street Banks if in just 8 months some of them are now reporting huge profits?

GM (Government Motors) has received Billions in government bailouts, but Ford Motor Company has not taken any and is doing better than GM in sales.

President Obama now wants the Federal Government to completely take over the nation's health care system. So far the government track record of handling the economy is poor, so why would we let them take over another part of the economy?

No to European Healthcare

My trip to Ireland revealed as I expected that they do not think their Socialized Medicine is the way to go. Asking a young doctor what they thought of the government medical program, the answer was "where do I begin, lack of staff, lack of funding, misplaced priorities, etc...". Another citizen when told the U.S. might copy the European standard of medical care said "God Forbid". I was told on Sundays the local hospital only has one doctor on duty, due to lack of funding. What kind of public outcry would be heard if Libertyville Condell Hospital did the same thing here?

Why would we want to copy a system that is inferior to ours and costs more? Please let Congresswoman Bean at her next parade stop in our community, know that we do not need or can afford socialized medicine here.

Cap and Trade Bill Tax

Congresswoman Melissa Bean has voted for the Cap and Trade Bill. This is a tax on power companies that the power companies have already publicly stated they will pass on to the users. In other words another tax on us from the Federal Government. Higher taxes to help pay for Big Corporate bailouts while the ordinary taxpayer is saddled with a national debt that only our grandchildren will see paid off.

If you happen to see Congresswoman Bean visiting our Congressional District, please tell her to change her vote. Maybe better yet come next November we can elect a member of Congress that will really represent us in Congress.

European Healthcare

T.R. is on an overseas investigation of the European health care system that our President wants for us. So far the comments are "God Forbid", I wonder what that means?

Cut Spending First

T.R. attend the Lake County Republican Central Committee meeting Monday night to hear from State Senator Bill Brady and State Senator Dan Duffy. Both men said the Republicans in the State Legislature are united about not raising taxes before spending is cut back. But the Democrats seem not to hear them or the public complaint of higher taxes in a bad economy. Brady & Duffy both want to balance the state budget with cuts to new spending programs and lower spending for existing state programs. Sen. Brady insisted that Republicans sticking to their conservative principles can win elections and turn this state around. The Democrats just don't seem to listen, they just passed a new program to give grants to released felons who have been jailed for at least ten years to start up new businesses. Some might call that pouring money down a rat hole, I call that typical Chicago Democrat spending.

Balanced Budget Needed

The State Legislature controlled by the Democratic Party of Cook County has ended the current legislative session with much of the state business undone. They could not bare to cut programs and they did not dare to raise taxes. They want increased programs and new programs to increase the size of government, but they look for someone else to pay for it.

Gov. Pat Quinn said he would start sending notices to social service providers alerting them of the consequences if a budget isn’t enacted by July 1, the first day of the new fiscal year. Speaker Madigan said, "I'm not going to put a time line on this process." What does matter, is now they need Republican votes to pass a balanced budget. The Governor and the Legislative Leaders meet later this week to find a way out of this budget mess.

Now is the time for real answers to the economic mess the state is in and not more smoke and mirrors that we have had the past six years under Democratic leadership. What the state needs is real leadership from Springfield, not new increased programs controlled by an increased state government.

Taxed Enough?

Lake County Government has worked to keep within their budget, unlike their counter parts in Cook County. The State of Illinois does not support education as they should, which only leaves the property tax payer to fund the schools. Cook County Government and the State legislature are controlled by the Democratic Party of Cook County. Next November you have a decision to make, do we continue to follow the Dems, with higher taxes and larger government or do we vote for a real change?

While you write your entire property tax bill payment to the Lake County Collector, Lake County keeps only 7%. The rest is distributed to 231 other taxing districts in the county, with schools getting the biggest piece. With a median housing value of $282,000 in Lake County, $390 of the average property tax bill goes to County government.

This video clearly shows that George Bush and Republican leaders warned Congress starting in 2001, about the coming economic crisis. But Congress refused to listen, including Congressman, Barney Frank. This video was taken off the US version of Youtube. This link is of the same video, but is routed through Canada. Everyone in America needs to see this before it is Yanked off the Internet again! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMnSp4qEXNM&NR=1

MORE TAXES

President Obama has announced what type of cars and light trucks the automobile industry will produce. No more large SUVs or vans for the family. Forget about that new muscle car for the open highway. The President knows what type of car the American public needs. He has also determined the how many car dealerships the automobile companies can have selling the correct type of car for us. You won't even mind paying more for your new Presidential approved car.

The President's Administration has already taken over banks and investment companies for the public good. He has removed executives that he felt were not moving the companies in the right direction.

Don't worry about the cost our grandchildren will pay the bills.


Our own Democratic controlled State Government is trying to keep up with our national leadership.

Governor Quinn has proposed an income tax increase to help repair a combined $11.6 billion deficit over this fiscal year and next, and he said that he thinks lawmakers will support it before session adjourns at the end of the month.
“We have to help education and public safety and health care,” he said. “And if we don’t have the revenue, there are going to have to be severe cutbacks.” The Governor and friends have not stopped with an income tax increase, they have other plans:

More Taxes

• Reclassify soft drinks, candy, beauty and some hygiene products for sales tax purposes and generate up to $150 million.
• The sales tax on alcohol also would increase for wine (from 73 cents to $1.39 per gallon), spirits (from $4.50 to $8.55 per gallon) and beer (from 18.5 cents to 23.1 cents per gallon). It would generate about $113 million a year. Opponents said taxing alcoholic beverages is not a constant source of revenue for the state.
• Two separate types of gaming would generate about $375 million. That includes legalizing video gaming machines in places where alcohol is served. The state would tax and regulate the machines and garner revenue.
• Auto title certificate fees from $65 to $95.
• Registration fees from $15 to $25.
• Driver’s license fees from $10 to $30.
• Fines for semitrailers that are over the approved weight.

Never has the Democratic leadership mentioned anything about cutting spending. Do we need the government running once private companies? Do we need all the new social programs that we are told are for our public safety and health care? How about the taxpayer getting to keep the money they earned, and spending it the way they decide?

More taxes

HB 4239 Rep. Frank Mautino (Dem.) Video gaming, would legalize and tax video machines.

SB 44 Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg (Dem.) raise tax on cigarettes by $1 per pack.

SB 2036 Sen. John Sullivan (Dem.) would raise the ILL. income tax rate.

HB 1 Rep. Eddie Washington (Dem.) would increase the tax on gas by 8 cents per gallon.

HB 48 Rep. Kathleen Ryg (Dem.) private sales of firearms to be made at federally licensed gun shops and pay fees for background checks.


What two things do these and other proposed bills have in common? They all require more fees or taxes and they are all sponsored by Democrats. There are many more of these increased fees and taxes the Dems are trying to pass for the Governor to sign. Instead of trying to cut spending or at least not increase spending they would rather just raise taxes. People and businesses are hurting with the state of the national economy and our Dem friends in Springfield can only think of increasing that pain. What is even sadder yet, of the bills listed above, two of them are sponsored by Lake County Dems (Washington & Ryg). If you see Washington or Ryg, please remind them that we are looking for tax relief not increases. If they don't want to listen, you can vote them out next year.

Spend, Spend, and Spend

State Senator Terry Link, has introduced introduced SB 744, which would bring land based casinos to Chicago, Rockford, and Waukegan. Never mind what the people of Lake County want or where the money would go, all we need to know is Terry Link thinks this is a good thing for the people.

ILL. House Speaker Mike Madigan has signaled he will go along with Governor Quinn on raising the State income tax. How this money will be spent we are not sure yet.

Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias knows how and what to spend the money he has control over. The Treasurer takes money from the state administered College Fund for children that has lost money while under his administration and buys a SUV for his use.

The White House also knows how to spend the taxpayers money. The cost of the Air force One flying over New York City for publicity photos was over $300,000. This White House admits this might have been a mistake.

Congress spends Billions on earmark pork projects to enhance the their own reputations.

The President of course out does all with his Trillion dollar budgets, that our grandchildren will have to pay for.

Do any of these elected officials remember they spend the peoples money, and that they have been charged to spend the peoples money wisely? November of next year will be our chance to remind those in government who they work for.