QUITE SIMPLY ONE OF THE BEST SPEECHES EVER!

Did you like the ‪#‎GOPdebates‬? Wow...a lot of talented people with some great experience to lead America into the future. Did you like the Democrat debate too? Oh....there was no debate....just Hillary : (
I wish Allen West was on ‪#‎GOP‬ stage that night....he would have spiced things up a bit!

Let's learn the issues ourselves and don't rely only on the spoon feed from Hollywood as we prepare for our next election and our future : ) Stossel - I Play One On TV-Hollywood Hypocrisy

Global warming? Our fault? We should pay to control it? You decide : ) John Stossel - Chill Out About Global Warming

Happy Father's Day!!! : )

Two very special people in my life! It would get very old hearing Dad repeat stories but what I would do now to hear one more! So, this Father's Day, celebrate the life of your Dad, good, bad, or in between. Cherish and enjoy the days you have with them because you never know when the day will come that you can't just call up or go visit. Miss you Dad! Happy Father's Day : )

AFP Summit 2015 Preview

I have gone the last couple of years and really enjoyed the speakers and programs.  50$ for two days of conference is a great deal.
Dr. Ben Carson​  Senator Ted Cruz​ Marco Rubio Rick Perry​ Carly Fiorina are just a handful of the speakers.  Go if you can!  : )

Happy Easter

                                         Happy Easter

       “Christ is Risen” was the headline of our weekly local newspaper that comes out every Friday.  It was a welcomed sight as I was reminded why the majority of Americans celebrate this special holiday.  I was pleasantly surprised that our local newspaper was brave enough to savor the Savior by such a declaration on the front page, at the very top, in very large print, and even in color.

      I can only imagine that not everyone was as pleased as I to see that Christ was elevated above the Easter Bunny.   I bet our local newspaper drew some complaints from some contrary folks that only see the world one way, their way.   Often times those folks seem easily offended by certain religious observances but feel right at home with less savory proclamations.   These appear to be the same politically correct folks that demand eggs of all colors to be respected but when you show the color of Christianity they demean it by saying Christianity is too judgmental, to obsolete, and too hypocritical.  As political correctness scrambles America’s moral compass and values, it is not all it is cracked up to be;  its arguments are fragile and easily broken.

      Freedom of speech is the bedrock of our Constitution and our America.  Those that might complain to the newspaper, although I don’t agree, have every right to complain.  But, what they should realize and respect is the right of the newspaper to print “Christ is Risen.”

         Last Friday was a Good Friday!  Jesus Christ, the most amazing person in history was honored and freedom of speech was expressed uninhibited by our local media.  There may still be hope for America after all.

 

 Mario diGesu                                                                                                    Truth or Consequences  

April Fools

                                                                              April Fools

     I remember President Obama saying rather clearly that Americans would have no new taxes if their income was under $250,000 thousand if he was reelected as president.   I also recall that          Obamacare fines and fees were not a tax (although the Supreme Court said, after the election, that it was a tax).  Well, April Fools on us all because it is now tax time and our tax accountants are asking us if we have medical insurance and are warning that we will be assessed a ‘penalty’ if we are out of compliance.  It just so happens that those ‘penalties’ are enforced by the IRS which just so happens to be the same agency that collects our taxes.

     I also remember that our premiums were supposed to go down with the ‘Affordable’ Healthcare Act that was overwhelmingly supported by Democrats and vehemently opposed by Republicans.  I have been paying an extra $100.00 dollars on my insurance premium each month on my new plan because my old plan that I picked specifically to meet my needs was canceled.  Didn’t  someone promise I could keep my old plan if I wanted?
    
      My deductible went from around $2000.00 dollars to $4000.00.  In addition to now having a catastrophic insurance plan that I never asked for or wanted, everything about my healthcare insurance is catastrophic.

     So, how does all this make me feel?  Well, frankly, I feel sick.  I should feel satisfied now that I am paying my fair share, according to some, but I don’t.   If Obamacare could provide me with all the perks it does for those on the premium Obama plans that have no co-pay, no deductible, and very small to no monthly premiums, I would be singing its praises.  But, the truth is, it appears to be another scam to extract more money from hard working middle class America while delivering broken promises. 

     As tax time rolls around this April, I definitely feel like I have been fooled, our health system is sicker than before, and I am taxed more than enough already.

    
Mario diGesu          ]                                                                                              Truth or Consequences       

Obama’s Israel 2016

    

                                                            Obama’s Israel 2016

     A great documentary by Dinesh D’Souza came out just before the 2012 presidential election called ‘Obama’s America 2016’.  In that movie, D’Souza takes us on a journey to understand President Obama’s childhood, his parents, his education, and, ultimately, his journey to the White House.  There are many theories on where Obama came from, who Obama is, and what his intentions are but I feel D’Souza hit the nail on the head.

     Obama promised Americans hope and change, and change he has.  He promised to fundamentally transform America, and he has.   He is desperately trying, against the resistance of  the Congress and Conservatives, to seal the deal for not only America but the world.  In fact, his organization is trying to transform Israel as I write.   And, I suspect Obama’s Israel will look much like Obama’s America does now if he succeeds in ousting Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu.

     Reports abound that the White House has used taxpayer money to help fund an American nonprofit group to actively help the party running against Netanyahu.  This progressive center-left opposition party, no doubt with the help of the Obama administration, has been leading in the polls just before their Tuesday election.  Several of Obama’s prior campaign staff are in Israel on the ground assisting the opposition group.   We must remember that Obama’s billion dollar campaign machine called ‘Organizing for America’ was converted to a nonprofit organization called ‘Organizing for Action’ that has been actively pursuing Obama’s agenda in American politics and, as we clearly see now, across the globe.   Obama’s transformation that started with the Arab Spring in Egypt, then Libya, Syria, and Yemen is now headed for Israel.

     Israel has a choice on Tuesday to allow a progressive left of center government take over and bring transformational “hope and change.”  I hope the Israeli people are smart enough to see through the campaign promises that fooled many Americans and stick with a strong leader who has kept Israel secure in the midst of danger.  I hope Truth prevails and Israelis hit the nail on the head as well.

  Mario diGesu                                Truth or Consequences                                                New Mexico 

A Christmas Challenge for Challenging times....................................@teapartypassion

December 25, 2014

 Hello Dear Friends,

     This has been a very challenging time for my family this past year.  Among the challenges, my brother Mark passed the end of the summer.  My brother and I were close growing up; we had to be as we were roommates for most of our childhood.  But, as time passed, we grew apart and there was a lot of distance; he had his life and I had mine and it just seemed best to avoid tension by maintaining the space.  I justified the distance in my mind but there should ALWAYS be room to love a little more, a little deeper.  

      And so I join the ranks of those who have lost close loved ones.  We simply don’t understand what others endure until we have walked in their shoes.   That simple fact should not grant a pass but should give us pause as we try to understand and get along with our fellow sojourners.  Although easier said than done, compassion should guide our steps as we walk this world towards the next, all the while thanking God for the rugged Cross that comforts us as we pass through towards brighter and better days. 

     Holidays always bring back a rush of memories from the past; a smell, a sound, a place.  Those memories may be good or they may be bad.  My challenge is to embrace and let go; always allowing the good memories to linger.   As this holiday season unfolds, my prayer is that we all will have a deeper appreciation for each other, living in the moment and resolving the past in our minds, in our words, and in our actions.  This holiday season my heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones.  May Gods peace console us, may good memories cheer us, and may the knowledge of a future hope and a full restoration of body and spirit give us strength for each new day.  Joy comes in the morning!

God’s rich blessings of comfort and joy on you and yours this Christmas as we all love a little deeper!

 

Mario diGesu

     

 

TaBoo!

TaBoo!

 

     Politics is scary!   And it seems there is a connection between Halloween and Election Day.  Politicians are covering up and coming out in full costume. There is dark, evil music playing in the background while the candidates are demonized.  There are treats and promises paraded before us, usually resulting in a policy or regulation trick we later regret.   And, the

White House, turned haunted house, gobbles up our children’s future, spooks our security, and chains our freedom.  The horror of it all causes our minds to race, our hearts to beat faster, and our stomachs to turn.

 

     Sadly, it becomes taboo for us to confront the cover ups and trickery head on because someone might be offended by our perspective or voice.  Bringing up politics is frowned upon at our jobs, at church, in our schools, at our business meetings, and even with our neighbors across the road for fear of stepping on toes or having a disagreement.

 

     Unfortunately, politics is a necessary evil.  In place of a king or queen, a dictator or a czar, we in America have a political system where citizens reach into a competition bag and pull out politicians each election cycle.  It is almost as predictable as bobbing for apples but it is self-governance!  We the people are ultimately responsible each election to engage each other and voice our opinions and values through our vote or risk losing freedom and liberty.

 

     So, no more silence of the lambs!  Break a few taboos and don’t fear to face off with those who might not care to know you care; get a little scary.  In a kind and diplomatic way, discuss the issues facing our Country.  We are not interested in a blame game or conflict but dialogue and solutions.  We know illegal aliens, dead people, and zombie-like voters find a way to vote so those of us who are alive and care about our future need to flock to the polls in greater numbers.  I believe legitimate voters driven by commonsense and positive communication instead of political correctness and silence can break the spell that has bewitched, demonized, and bound America.

@teapartypassion

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17 Trillion  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=mu6WKv9qyQs

Song 'I Love America!' http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mariodigesu2 

Mario diGesu                                      Truth or Consequences, NM                         10.31.14

No Excuses!.........................................................@teapartypassion..............................................................................Song 'I Love America!' http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mariodigesu2 ......................... Song '17 Trillion' http://cdbaby.com/cd/mariodigesu

    No Excuses!



     I forgot.  I had to work.  The line was too long.   I did not register.
I didn’t know I could vote early.  I can’t afford an I.D. or transportation
to get me to the Motor Vehicle Department.  I don’t like the candidates.  I
don’t care.
     These are some of the common excuses we hear from Americans that are
not voting.  As a hardworking, taxpaying, community serving American, I am
embarrassed that there are still people in our country that are not educated
in the process of voting and on the history and voting records of the
candidates.  I am embarrassed that I waited until my thirties to vote and
get involved!
     We get the government we vote for.  If you like it, vote in the same
candidates or stay at home.  If you don’t like it, make the effort to vote
and possibly change things for the better.
     Our County Clerk’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m. for early voting.  They are even open during lunch!  You can
vote absentee.   They have voter guides in Spanish and English.  You can go
online to sierracountynm.gov and download a sample ballot that has all of
the candidates, bond questions, and Constitutional amendments or you can ask
for a sample ballot at their office.   By getting the sample ballot ahead of
time, you can prepare yourself so you vote for what you really want and are
not rushed to read through the fine print and fill out a party bubble.
     So, NO EXCUSES!  Well, there is one good excuse for not voting; you
have not taken the time to educate yourself on the issues and the
candidates.  Any elementary student can fill out ballot bubbles next to an
American flag or
eagle.  It takes an aware, caring, concerned American citizen to take the
time to affect policy and leadership in America.
      One of our many blessings in the United States, designed by our
founding Fathers and Mothers and secured by our veterans,  is the right to
vote.  As they say with things you love and want to keep working, healthy,
and strong, use it or lose it!

Mario diGesu                     Truth or Consequences NM                               10.15.14

All Aboard!......................................................................................@teapartypassion

                                     All Aboard!

     When I hear the word platform I think about a train station where all the people gather just before they step onto the train that will take them on a journey.  Most of the people have a final destination in mind although there are always those that are just going along for the ride.  But, the platform is that secure place that allows travelers to double check where they are going just before they get rolling.

     Likewise, a political platform is that firm foundation that a political party has agreed to at its yearly convention.  It contains specific key principles and core values that are designed in a committee and then agreed on at a state convention by the delegates.  These key principles and core values then become 'tierra firma' for that political party which allows voters to know what platform they will be standing on before the political train takes off on the journey that will affect their livelihoods and their future.

     I attended the Republican Convention this year as a delegate and I was very impressed with the New Mexico Republican Platform.  May I suggest you google it right now, as well as the New Mexico Democrat Platform, and then compare the two.  Which platform do you believe contains specific principles and core values that will bring New Mexicans stability, security, and success? If each state adopts those specific principles and core values, and votes in politicians who are held to account, do you think America might get back on track?

     So, which foundation will you choose on Election Day?  When the newly elected politicians holler, “All aboard!”,  I think we all want to know that we are on the right platform heading in the right direction toward a prosperous future for our families, our fellow Citizens, and the United States of America.  Know your State's Party Platform and vote wisely!

http://www.gopnm.org/page.php?t=NM_Platform

         Mario diGesu                      Truth or Consequences, NM                                       10.6.14

 

 

 

Patriot’s Day

                                                                        Patriot’s Day

     The tragedy of September 11th 2001 ushers in the recognition of Patriot’s Day each year on 9/11.  This year I am thinking about what makes one a patriot?

     What would some say is unpatriotic?  Presidential candidate Senator Obama in 2008 declared raising the national debt and U.S. companies shipping business overseas was unpatriotic.   Some atheists have their view of unpatriotic as some groups have brought lawsuits for saying the Pledge of Allegiance.  Evidently, they feel ‘one nation under God’ excludes them from saying the pledge making them appear unpatriotic.  I find these declarations of patriotism hypocritical and childish at best.

     What would some say is patriotic?  As Patriot’s Day is before me, I am thinking of the Americans who served in Benghazi, Libya, at the consulate on September 11th, 2012, just before the November presidential elections.   Ambassador Stevens, Sean Smith, Glen Doherty, and Tyrone Woods gave their lives in service to our country in the dangerous world of Islamic extremism and political correctness; the very same Islamic extremism and political correctness that brought us the first terrorist attacks of 9/11 and now the rise of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.

     Brett Baier on Fox News recently interviewed contributors of the new book ’13 Hours’.   ‘13 Hours’ presents the un-gagged true account of September 11, 2012, when terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound in Benghazi.  A team of six patriotic American security operators fought to repel the attackers and protect the Americans stationed there for over 13 hours.  Those men went beyond the call of duty, performing extraordinary acts of courage and heroism. 

          What makes one a true patriot?  I believe the Americans at Benghazi definitely demonstrated true patriotism and we honor their sacrifice on Patriot’s Day.    I believe patriotism is service to our citizens and country, sacrifice for fellow Americans, and living the American dream to our best potential.  And, with my whole heart, I believe true patriots “pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, with Liberty and Justice for All.”

 

Mario diGesu                                 Truth or Consequences   NM                                              9.11.14

Allen Weh "Freedom" ; New Mexicans....do we want 6 more years of more of the same or do we want a proven leader who puts service above self???

Allen Weh ~ Restore Leadership; We want new leadership in New Mexico!! Bye Bye Udall!

Missouri Loves Company?

                                                      Missouri Loves Company?


      As we approach another election, oddly we have another Occupy Wall Street-like situation. The Occupy Wall Street anarchy was a well timed, well funded, and well organized protest by the progressive Left to shift media conversation from Obama’s failed policies from 2008 to 2012 to the evil 1% Wall Street minority that were somehow responsible for America’s woes. Their protest rhetoric implied wealthy white people needed to redistribute their ill got gains for the purpose of social justice. Oddly, Presidential candidate Mitt Romney was a rich white businessman affiliated with Wall Street. Their negative attack ads and their war of occupation were very effective; they smeared a rather nice guy with an impeccable family and business record and won an election.


     Now we had an event in Ferguson, Missouri, where a large 18 year old who had just robbed a store was confronted by police and was subsequently shot and killed. It just so happened the youth was black and the officer white or the story might not have even made it past the Missouri state news.


     The same bad behavior we saw in Occupy Wall Street is evident now; lawlessness, looting, and violent protests. Left wing organizer rebel-rousers like Rev. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have joined the fray as if Missouri loves their company. With these same talking heads at the lead, it seems we’ve made absolutely no progress since the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement to now as these racial tensions are inflamed.

     All Americans should keep their eye on the election golf ball! Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama have now weighed in with the full force of the federal government. Instead of intervening as unbiased American leadership, they’re intervening as empathetic black men that fully understand the plight of those that simply got caught in the web of an unfair, discriminatory, and repressive homeland. What a perfectly timed war on America!


       America is not perfect but she has prided herself on a motto of ‘Liberty and Justice for All’ and with those come responsibility and accountability; transform that and America is lost.


Mario diGesu              @teapartypassion                Truth or Consequences NM                   8.20.14

17 trillion

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Fiesta!!!

Fiesta!!!

     Most folks enjoy a good party; everyone puts their best foot forward, food and spirits are flowing,  music is playing, and elbows are rubbing as party goers catch up on what’s what and who’s who.

     I suspect this happens at most of the political fundraisers that are happening at any moment across America.  Perhaps that is why we call these groups ‘political parties’.     Perhaps that is why people of money, influence, and power are drawn to lead these political fiestas.

     As the border crisis unfolded, I could not help but wonder how certain people of influence responded;   President Obama(Democrat) was invited by  Texas Governor Rick Perry (Republican) to come down and see for himself  this ‘Katrina moment’ of human calamity.  Obama declined choosing instead to attend political campaign fundraisers in Texas.  These ‘fat-cat’ campaign fiestas range from $10,000 to $30,000 a plate with all the food, alcohol, and hob knobbing one can consume.  I imagine high dollar donors got a photo-op with the photo-op Selfie and Chief  who does not do photo-ops for political purposes, except for political campaign events when the price is right!  Our President, responsible for our border security, was AWOL on the wall choosing parties and party lines over compassion and leadership. 

     On the other side of the political spectrum, Glenn Beck (Conservative Libertarian ) and his         Mercury One nonprofit  organization was delivering loads of food, clothing, and toys to the children in need.  Glenn Beck did not do this for a photo-op but because he felt in his heart of hearts it was the right thing to do.  Come to think of it, how wonderful if Obama and the Democrat party would have had a heart of hearts moment and announce that all the money they had collected in those few days of fundraising would go to charities like Mercury One to help relieve the suffering of the border children.

    When an ordinary citizen outshines the President of the United States and the largest money making machine in political history, the Democrat Party, during a humanitarian crisis, you know something is awry with this president and his political party.  

 Mario diGesu         PO Box 3685      Truth or Consequences   NM    87901     575-744-5947

 

Desparado...................................................................................@teapartypassion

Desperado

     President Obama’s idealistic unreasonable responses driven by his liberal progressive ideology concerning the current Middle East, Russia, and border crises remind me of the American rock band song ‘Desparado’ by The Eagle’s.    The first verse reads:     “Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses?  You’ve been out ridin’ fences for so long now.  Oh, you’re a hard one but I know that you got your reasons.  These things that are pleasin’ you can hurt you somehow.”

      Many of our current leaders, presidents, senators, congressmen, and judges, have been ridin’ political fences for so long now they have minimal commonsense and are more driven by their ideology of ‘progress’ and the pleasure of unbridled power.   They have these whimsical ideas of how things should be and forget the history and science of what is.  They have been hardened by roaming the range of ‘higher education’ , many lawyers, believing they have the way which gives them reasons for what they are doing but, the end result, as we watch and can testify, is a runaway wagon train heading off a cliff.

     Many of these folks don’t subscribe to Christianity or traditional American values and want to undermine their influence in our culture.   With the fervor of religious crusaders, they want to banish Christian symbols, abolish prayers in schools, obstruct free speech of Conservatives, and control our health and wellbeing with a cleverly disguised Trojan horse we now call Obama Care.   Meanwhile, they impose their utopian fiats like education through Common Core, gun registries, stiffer environmental protection standards, contraceptive mandates, and debt ceiling increases which cause our futures to disappear like ghost riders in the sky.  Sadly, the chaos gallops on.

     The desperation of progressivism can be found in more of the song:  “Now it seems to me, some fine things have been laid upon your table but you only want the ones that you can’t get.”  As Americans,  some fine things have been laid upon our table.  I am so grateful to live in this amazing nation.  But, I can hardly recognize America anymore as our desperado leaders have traded what was on our table for a dream that we can never get, nor would want to get.

 Mario diGesu                                            Truth or Consequences   NM                                      7.23.14

4 More Billion Served

4 More Billion Served

     I think the United States should adopt the McDonald’s motto “billions and billions served” as President Obama asks the loosy-goosy impotent Congress for another lump of taxpayer sugar, 3.7 billion lumps to be exact, for the illegal immigrant crisis that has been brewing for over a year now.  And so, the never ending political cycle begins again by wasting taxpayer money on a crisis and demonizing those Americans who are furious and vocal about wasteful big government spending, unsecure borders, and the disintegration of our Constitutional rule of law.

         The current  border crisis created by Obama’s persistent amnesty demands and handouts can be likened to the movie ‘Alien’ where critters keep popping out of the host (that be the middleclass American taxpayer!).  Perhaps this is a crude analogy, but watching the border debacle unfold, it seems now to be most appropriate; our border situation is out of control, it is scary, we can run but we cannot hide, and people are going to suffer, get injured, and possibly die!

     I lay the blame of the current crisis squarely at Obama’s golf shoes, I mean feet.  He had a chance to be a president different but instead chose to play partisan politics and follow the progressive liberal socialist Democrat agenda designed to reengineer and transform America.  First, with a stroke of his mighty pen, around August of 2013 he unilaterally implemented parts of the fiesta Dream Act for children of illegals that has consistently been rejected by Congress.  Secondly, in May of 2014, Obama via Eric Holder’s Department of Justice released 36,000 criminal illegal aliens.  Now, if those aren’t calls to come to America illegally, I don’t know what are!

         I hate scary horror films and ‘Alien’ was no exception.  And, I hate the fact that America has multiplying human and ideological parasites feasting on its vitality, freedom, and life force.   A billion served here and a billion served there comes right out of the taxpayer's pockets and into the political abyss.  In conclusion, for our science loving progressive liberals, take a  lesson from nature and remember that eventually every host succumbs to the parasite unless the parasite is promptly removed.

Mario diGesu                                 Truth or Consequences                                    7.9.14