Sticking with Republican?

Recently I had a meeting with an independent-moderate friend. We once served together on a board. Many hours were spent discussing strategic compromises, and the end result of those compromises. Politics and community were always topics of conversation for us.

She self identifies as a moderate, followed by the declaration, "I am not extreme in any direction."

She's a liberal leaning moderate, but she's one smart cookie.

As I did years ago, she thinks being independent is principled, so she chooses the candidate...not the party.

Like many folks she leans liberal on social issues and conservative on financial issues, but is certain that government plays a vital role in a successful community and she thinks health care is a right, so while she thinks Obamacare is not perfect, she believes we needed the Affordable Heath Care plan.

We have had lively conversations that frankly we both enjoy because we like each other, and we never take any of those words between us personal. We speak respectfully to each other, and I always learn something from her.

I am old enough to be her mother. She even reminds me of my children when she says, "Can I talk now?" She has helped me see how important it is that my approach on very important issues be tempered with kindness as well as truth. (Biblical principle)

During our meeting she said, "You know I have a lot of respect for you, but many times lately I have wondered how you can stick with those Republicans. They are so crazy to the right these days."

I said, "There are so many times I don't want to "STICK" with them."

I paused and said,  "You know, there are no perfect institutions. Family, Friendship, Career, Church, Community - none of them are perfect either."

She replied, "No, nothing is perfect and certainly the republicans and democrats are not."

I continued, "I have come to believe that success in my life depends on getting a few choices right - Politics, Religion, Spouse, Family and Friends. We all make our choices. We choose our TEAM in every area of life, and then we must stay engaged if we are to be successful."

I went on to say, "I am so thankful there were dedicated people working ahead of me to create a civilized society so I could live free in the best country God ever allowed to exist. I feel responsible to do my part in my little corner of the world for my children, grandchildren and community. There is no middle ground here. Success requires a TEAM. There are only two teams, Democrat and Republican. The only way to influence a team is to be an involved team member."

My friend represents the independents who decide elections in America.

For me the REAL Republicans, are not the big mouths on the radio, FOX NEWS, or social media.

The "Real" Republicans  are the dedicated local grassroots folks who work as a team, behind the scenes, doing whatever is needed to get the best Republican candidate elected. I have NO trouble sticking with them."

So yes, "I am sticking with Republican!"

Who is responsible for the enforcement of American Immigration Laws?

by Guy Auxer

I've been relatively quiet on the illegal immigration issue essentially because I did not have the information to form an opinion. After reading the various laws multiple times I think I get it now.

We have the ability to deter some illegals. Congress did approve a goodly chunk of money for building a fence which has not been done and really should be. I said deter, not stop because you CANNOT stop all of them, ask East Germany how well that fence thing worked out, but . . . we can significantly reduce the number of people coming across with a barrier. Many will be defeated psychologically by that.

For those that do make it across the border we do have the manpower to capture and detain them. We have the right to charge them with that crime and hold them for a prescribed period of time. What we do not have is enough space to hold a significant number for extended periods of time. I might suggest they be convicted of a misdemeanor trespass type of crime and sent back across the border. Any person caught a second time would serve a prison sentence prior to deportation, subsequent convictions, longer sentences.

The problem today is we are not deporting at a fast enough rate, they should be sent back to their birth country not just Mexico, so if they are from the ME or Central America we send them back there.

Now for the people who have been here for awhile illegally, we have the manpower and ability to find and detain each and everyone, what we apparently are missing is the political will to do so, and to deport them.

This may sound harsh, but there is a way to immigrate legally, it is not impossible, it does take some time and NOT everyone would be accepted on that list, which by the way is why most are coming here illegally. In order for the existing law to work it has to be enforced. That means Americans will need to elect officials who will deport illegals, simple as that, and nothing is going to change until that occurs.

I do not believe in open borders, even for people who have been here for years, I believe in order to have a country you have to have borders. Do not be confused for a single instance, those who are talking about immigration reform are simply talking about amnesty and my best guess is they do not have the political fortitude to do what the law prescribes and that is to deport illegals.

Okay, let the rock throwing begin.

Guy Auxer is a contributing writer to Dyed in the Wool Republican.

Joni Ernst knows how to cut pork - Ouch!

Joni Ernst - Republican nominee for the
United States Senate election in Iowa in the 2014.

What can we really say about this political ad from Joni Ernst who is running for the US Senate in Iowa against democrat Bruce Braley in November? It does get your attention.

It begins..

"I'm Joni Ernst, I grew up castrating hogs on an Iowa farm. So, when I get to Washington, I'll know how to cut pork."

Wow, what a visual she created only 8 words into the commercial! Maybe she can help get rid of all those liberal nuts in Washington.

Go Joni!

For more on Joni click the following links:
http://www.joniforiowa.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joni_Ernst

Check out her commercial below: