Republican and Super Pacs are at it again!

Again the news caters to the Republican Party echelons and the Super Paces as they throw out more dirt on the two candidates vying for the Presidency. The most recent was noted in the tabloid Enquire and then over the news stations.

This opinion piece is directed at Donald Trump and Ted Cruz. Stop behaving like children and get down to basics. Tell us, "We the People", what your goals are for protecting the citizens and this nation. If you do not, then you have ensured that the Democratic Party will have the White House again. Please head this warning and start fight for America instead of nit-picking each other.

If you want to win then talk to the voters. This voter is becoming upset with the bickering and boyish behavior of you Mr. Trump and Senator Cruz. I would like to see one of you in office. When you disappoint the citizens, (voters), then you are the loser more so than this United States of America, "United We Stand Divided We fall"!

It is too much for me to repeat here due to the fact I have not one shred of evidence that this latest report is true or not. Spreading rumors does not good for anyone, especially candidates that want the citizens votes for political office.

Ida Temple - The Modern Conservative

Trump Versus Cruz

Here we go again, boys being boys. Recently, Trumps wife, who was a model a few years back, had risqué photos taken of her. It wasn't long before Cruz or one of his representatives sent the photo out for the world to see. And then Trump had to place Cruz's wife's photo next to his wife's photo.

This two who want to lead this nation come across as being crude and will do anything to become elected to the highest position in the United States of America,  the Presidency. Do they really believe this type of adolescent behavior will show their not fit for this great position?

Whom can we trust? I like what Trump said he will do once he is President; Hannity asked him after reading what Trump stated many times during his rallies, and Trump replied, "Yes", without hesitation.

Of course Cruz, as a lawyer, argued to the U.S. Supreme Court on Constitutional matters. So this sort of action may be something we need to consider when choosing who we wish to lead our nation.

No matter which one is chosen, they must always put this nation and its citizens above everything and everyone else. There can be no leeway. I have always believed in comprise unless the comprise brings harm to me or my family. Then all bets are off.

I prefer and trust Donald Trump, because he comes across as being strong on the military, illegal immigration, ISIS, and jobs. As a Christian, I believe in God and those who say Trump is not Christian should refrain from this unless they know him personally. 

The Super Pacs and the Republican Party need to get over themselves and pay attention to the citizens, not to somebody who may be controlling and only out for themselves and the highest office in the land!

Ida Temple

A Modern Conservative

Carrying a Gun

I received an email from the Gun Owners of America organization on this hot subject. Although I do not own a gun, I believe this is one of our basic rights so as to defend ourselves, family, friends, and strangers whenever necessary.

Carrying a GunConstitutional Carry is Law in Almost Twenty Percent of the Country

Any state enacting Constitutional Carry legislation this year will join the eight states which have already paved the way.

Two new states joined the Constitutional Carry “club” in 2015.  These GOA-backed bills were signed into law by the Governors of Kansas and Maine.

These and other important gun rights victories can be seen here in “GOA’s Top Ten in 2015.”

Another Armed Citizen Prevents a Massacre, Gets Ignored by Media

Speaking of concealed carry, there was another mass shooting this month that the media didn’t report on.  

Why not?  Because an armed citizen stopped the shooting in its tracks.

Here’s how the Truth About Guns reported on the shooting which took place at a Louisiana gas station:

[Richard Macklin] pulled out a firearm and opened fire, sending more than a dozen rounds into the crowd. Three were wounded. One of the wounded was armed. He drew his legally carried weapon and fired at Macklin, hitting him in the head and stopping the attack. 

Kudos to the brave defender who took incoming fire, held his ground and fired back -- saving the lives of his friends.

Regardless, you can be sure that President Obama will still continue to claim these types of self-defense incidents never happen.

Delegates and the Presidential Race

The table below lists the number of pledged Republican delegates that will have been allocated as of each primary or caucus date. The candiate that receives the majority of their party's delegates wins the nomination. 1,237.

[hide]Republican delegate counts by primary or caucus date, 2016
Election date	States	Number of pledged delegates at stake	Running total	Percentage of pledged delegates allocated as of this date
2/1/2016	Iowa	30	30	1.28%
2/9/2016	New Hampshire	20	50	2.13%
2/20/2016	South Carolina	50	100	4.26%
2/23/2016	Nevada	30	130	5.54%
3/1/2016	Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Wyoming	628	758	32.31%
3/5/2016	Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine	146	904	38.53%
3/6/2016	Puerto Rico	20	924	39.39%
3/8/2016	Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan. Mississippi	138	1,062	45.27%
3/12/2016	Guam, Washington, D.C.	22	1,084	46.21%
3/15/2016	Florida, Illinois, Missouri. North Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio	355	1,439	61.34%
3/19/2016	Virgin Islands	6	1,445	61.59%
3/22/2016	American Samoa, Arizona, Utah	104	1,549	66.03%
4/3/2016	North Dakota	25	1,574	67.09%
4/5/2016	Wisconsin	42	1,616	68.88%
4/19/2016	New York	92	1,708	72.80%
4/26/2016	Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island	163	1,871	79.75%
5/3/2016	Indiana	54	1,925	82.05%
5/10/2016	Nebraska, West Virginia	64	1,989	84.78%
5/17/2016	Oregon	25	2,014	85.85%
5/24/2016	Washington	41	2,055	87.60%
6/7/2016	California, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota	291	2,346	100.00%

Justice Antonin Scalia

Today, 2/20/2016, was Justice Scalia's mass and funeral. His son, a priest, presided over the mass and funeral. How difficult it must have been.

Many were in attendance, but one. President Obama refused to honor this great man who sacrificed his life and family so as to serve this nation. Maybe it is true, Obama is not a citizen of the United States of America? Could this be why Obama and his cronies are trying to bring this nation down?

This is the year to elect a new President. We must vote in the primary so as to pick the right person who will honor the Constitution and protect this country; not allow another like Obama, arrogant and who wishes to destroy this country and our Constitution.

It is time to choose the right American to lead this nation for others to follow and copy, again!

Ida Temple

Mansfield

Republican Debate without Trump

January 29, 2016

Last night the Republican debate was more about the issues than being focused on Donald Trump. I do not know if Trump made a date to speak to the Veterans on this same date, but if so he won out, I have a feeling. Most of what Trump does and says makes sense until he becomes insensitive to another or talks down to people.

Of all the candidates in last night's debate, I favor Gov. Chis Christie. He is not afraid of saying how he sees things and does it without insulting another, except for Hillary Clinton. She does not deserve respect from "we the people", nor do be elected President. If elected she will be no different than Obama or Bernie Sanders, a socialist. Both of these candidates want students to receive free college, health insurance, as well as many other things. Do you believe, as I do, that this would be the first step in becoming a Dictatorship country like Cuba and China?

Our constitution was written to keep Congress and the President in line. And iof today's candidates follow Obama's way they will not only not follow the foundations of our nation but will dissolve the Constitution. We the people must not allow this to happen.

BE SURE TO VOTE TO HAVE YOUR VOICES AND CONCERNS HEARD.

LATEST UP COMING GUNS LAWS

January 3, 2016 - When Obama, ( I refuse to call Obama our President), returns to the White House he might use the Executive Action for Gun Control. Below is an update on the current law in existence provided by Politico.
Currently, the law says people who sell guns with the “principal objective of livelihood and profit” have to get a dealer’s license through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives — and therefore conduct a background check on buyers no matter where they sell, including online or at a gun show. I wonder if most applicants will be turned down by the above agency just to appease Obama?
Taken from the White House site that showed Obama in 202 remarking on the gun violence that has taken place. "“If there is even one step we can take to save another child, or another parent, or another town, from the grief that has visited Tucson, and Aurora, and Oak Creek, and Newtown, and communities from Columbine to Blacksburg before that -- then surely we have an obligation to try.”
It's true the USA must do more about the overwhelming violence that has taken place in the past ten years. However, the best solution, in my humble opinion, is to hire more border agents and police around the country. Sadly that will be tough since the criminals complain on how bad they are treated by cops.
Why is it the news and some citizens complain about bad cops but seldom if ever about those committing violent protest, destroying business and killing innocent people?
The best background checks in the country will not stop criminals and murderers from getting guns. Criminals and murderers will either steal them or convince a friend, such as what happened recently in San Bernadino, California, to buy guns and then turn them over, such as took place there, in the murder of innocent people at a company party, took place.
We make excuses for horrible behavior from childhood through adulthood. The most common excuse is mental problems. Seldom if ever has today's parents taken responsible on how they raised their child. My answer to this, when your child shows aggression, temper tantrums, or violence towards others, then maybe they need to seek help from a professional to learn why their child behaves that way.
For those who ask, no I do not have children. I saw how tough it was for my mother and how she gave 24/7 to love and nourish us. I, being so independent and selfish, decided that was not for me. For those parents who do this today, I applaud you and may God Bless you.