While we may have lost the election for the Main Seat. we did not loose as badly as hoped by the Demarxacrats. They did not get their filibuster proof Senate nor as many seats in the House of Representin as they had hoped. Proof that there is some sanity left and we need to capitalize on that sanity.

Another SOUND DEFEAT was handed to the people who wanted gay marriage. The citizens of California stood up once again and said NO. Lets hope the Courts know their place and stay the hell out of it. The libs are all about "The People Have Spoken" Lets see if they stay that way.

I do want to give a public congratulations to Ralph Poppell, State Representative District 29 Florida. A great and true conservative who has won the election in my district.

Mid term elections will happen in 2 years but please do not wait till the elections are upon us. Contact your favorites now, offer your help now. Get involved, get their names out there now. We need to be proactive and not reactive

Martin Fe

Now that gives me some direction. Lets keep this going.
Everyone we get started now!
I am imprssed that California took a stand such as that.
Especially with San Fransisco being what it is.
That should give us all hope.
I get tongue tied when speaking with officials, do you have any pointers commucrat? How do you find out who they really are and what they really believe and respect. I have spoken to a couple of those who ran for office, but I was never really sure who they were and what they really wanted to accomplish. So right now I have no favorites. We did not elect any one that really stands out to speak of. I guess I could start talking to people who own businesses.
highvalley

Highvalley,

Talking in person can be frightening. The best way I have found is be prepared. write down your questions, some officials are very intimidating or abrupt. Start by telling them you are deciding who to vote for if they are unsure who you will vote for they are a little more receptive.
I also like the email\letter route because you get a response in WRITING that you can use to call them on or to compare to another candidate, here is the email I wrote to Rep Poppell

"Mr Poppell,
As a resident of Vero Beach I have some questions for you. If you want me to consider voting for you then you will answer them.

> 1: Do you believe that it is my responsibility to pay for the
irresponsibility of others? There are people having children who can not afford them, engaging in behaviors that can lead to disease, and people living well above their means. Do you feel that I have ANY responsibility to support and/or provide for these people?
>
> 2: I work hard, sometimes 60 to 70 hours a week, I have investments that I spent hours, day's, and in some cases month's researching. Do you feel that anyone has any right to what I have earned?
and finally
3: Do you feel that the Government should be small and unobtrusive? or should the Government run everything and everyone from cradle to casket?
>
> Thank You
Martin Fee "

Which prompted him to respond with

"Dear Mr. Fee,
Thank you for you email.

As a fiscal conservative and a business owner, I believe in smaller government and many times that government can be the problem - not the solution. I, too, have worked 60 - 80 hours a week and still do and understand and appreciate anyone that works hard to get ahead and not count on the government to do it for them.

I also believe that people should take responsibility for their behavioral patterns and that hardworking citizens should not get stuck paying for the irresponsible lifestyles of others. I feel that helping people that are truly in need from circumstances beyond their control is a part that government and charitable societies can lend a hand, but not because someone has been grossly irresponsible.

Thank you for you inquiry -- contact me should you have further questions.
Ralph Poppell

My same questions went to the Democrat candidate. He did not respond and therefor did not get my vote. He also lost the election.

One last piece of advice do not just go by Republican or Democrat there are a lot of Republicans who should be Liberal Democrats and there are some Democrats who are REAL Democrats and not Liberal ones. ask all candidates the same questions and vote for the one who represents YOUR values and beliefs.
If I can ever be of service to you please don't hesitate to ask that goes to everyone here. If there is something you would rather not put on the Board here email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Marty Fee