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This blog gives you the names and states of Washington’s so-called Republican lawmakers that voted for Cap and Trade. When you begin to see your BGE bill almost double again as this program takes hold remember the people and states that promoted Cap and Trade.

Click here to meet the 8 Faux Republicans Who Just Taxed Your Life Away…

Is it time to start asking ourselves hard questions? People put these politicians in power. These politicians are voting for sweeping far-left ideological changes in our country that make no sense from a 9-12 perspective. We don’t have to vacation in these states, start a business in these states, consider relocating to these states do we? It may be time to avoid having anything to do with the districts and states these law makers represent. What else can we do if the people that should know better abandon us.

Sadly this list would also include a majority of the State of Maryland. Our law makers voted their far-left socialist ideology and not the will of the people. Cap and Trade is not compliant with the 9-12 principals and values. Not even some of the large environmental groups supported it.

The poor and middle class are the hardest hit in this scheme. This includes the low-income retired, elderly, disabled, minorities, and immigrants all trying to keep ahead of new taxes. They are already taxed to death from their paycheck and in property taxes if they own homes. In Maryland, sales taxes went up as has spending under Governor O’Malley DESPITE millions in stimulus money. Everyone will have far less to spend on essentials like prescription medicines once power bills go up. We are spending to support the politicians view of Utopia – their Animal Farm. The taxes we were told we would not pay if we elected the far left are being paid – just through socialized programs like health care and cap and trade.

I believe we were not told the truth about the impact of cap and trade. (The same is true in the on-going health care debate.) Now all Americans will discover what that impact is and every law maker’s district that supported this madness should look to themselves when they begin whining about increased personal energy expenses. The rest of us may privately consider whether or not we want to have anything to do with the far-left areas of the country that put these politicians in power. Those voters believe they can invent socialist programs for everyone else and ram them swiftly through Congress. The rest of us can make personal decisions about how we spend what money we have left.

This link gives you the FULL ROLL CALL VOTE for the American Clean Energy and Security Act
also known as Cap and Trade.

You might also like to read:

Baltimore Reporter blog: Narrow House Vote Approves Massive Energy Tax Increase for “Global Warming”

The Carroll Standard: Eight RINO’s Go Left, 44 Democrats Get it Right

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Obama drones will see nothing wrong with his administration using fascist tactics against those who oppose him. But, this is downright un-American, not to mention dangerous — oh, and predictable. Michelle Malkin’s Blog

[Ed Note: If I disagree with the economic policies and taxation policies of an administration does that make me a terrorist? Am I to be watched and perhaps lose my ability to work or associate with others if I am a Republican and not a Democrat? I hope not. I have always been an ardent supporter of the Department of Homeland Security (still am) but this study with its lack of detail defies common sense and good judgment. I know lots of folks that disagree with unrestrained spending policy and high taxation but none of them are terrorists. They are Americans that are afraid of the direction their country is moving in. Our confidence level in this direction is very low. We love our country but we are afraid of the actions of politicians in power. We are not extremists nor are we dangerous. Why then do all of us seem be characterized as morons and idiots, and haters? I hope our President comments on this study to mitigate our fear.]

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Reflections Blog – Mike Miller, Huntingtown, MD  (Excerpt) “Never in my comments did I advocate a select few children being rewarded at the expense of others. In fact, I believe I stated the proper response is to expand choice, not limit it. I want every child to have an opportunity. I also want every child to have an opportunity now, not when the public school system gets its act together.

I live in Calvert County where the schools are generally excellent, and Maryland as a state gets high ratings for their public schools. I won’t rest, however, until Prince George’s County and Baltimore City can give their children the best possible education. We should never be satisfied until everyone is lifted up.”

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Candidate Ron Miller responded to a liberal man-of-the-cloth’s personal attack in this post at his Reflections Blog regarding the effectiveness of voucher schools and the education establishment. Ron’s writing on this issue is what I personally expect from a clear-thinking politician interested in the welfare of all children in the state. Marylanders are taxed HEAVILY for education. Over HALF of my VERY HIGH property taxes go to our public schools and the schools, unsatiated, keep coming back for more. Revealed in this post are hitherto unknown statistics, to me anyway, citing the ratio of non-teaching staff to teaching staff in Maryland public schools. Get to know Ron. Read his opinion and should you decide to lend your support vote for him in lieu of Mike Miller in 2010.

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Reflections Blog – I read with more than a little amusement about Senator Mike Miller’s frustration concerning a pastor who had the nerve to close his opening prayer in the Senate chamber on March 25 by invoking the name of Jesus. Herewith the rant that ensued:

“Miller (D-Calvert) asked that Lehman’s remarks not be journalized, that is, saved for posterity. Then, sounding annoyed, he asked the secretary of the Senate, ‘Do we see these things ahead of time? Do we?’”

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Visit the Reflections Blog of candidate Ron Miller ® Huntingtown to learn more about incumbent Mike Miller’s rather revealing derision of our Savior. I for one am tired of hearing my faith blasphemed by politicians who don’t have a higher power other than themselves. Ron Miller respects and will represent everyone regardless of their expression of faith. Ron is someone I respect and trust and I hope you will too come election time in 2010.

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When my spouse and I left the San Francisco Bay Area in September 2001 for our new home in Maryland we left behind what I always considered real conservative AM radio. I had listened to radio station KSFO for many years. Their line up of presenters both local and national was impressive. I remember Melanie Morgan AM radio host.  Melanie went on to become a significant behind –the-scenes political leader whom we still see interviewed on many TV news programs. Her co-host Lee Rodgers still hosts the morning program at KSFO.  Barbara Simpson was another big favorite of mine. All of these folks were brighter than the average bulb. They absolutely captured my attention and kept me informed.

Perhaps my favorite host was Mr. Geoff Metcalf. Metcalf’s style was unique. Through the news of the day, he was able to capture and keep your attention on subject matter that really mattered. When he had guests on his program his interview techniques contributed to that guests success on-the-air success with each listener. I recall particularly his interviews with former military leaders. Having been in the service of our country himself, Geoff extracted from each guest interview the heart and soul of the subject at hand.

Metcalf read the news, but more than that he dotted the i’s and cross the t’s and tied all of the minutia together in a tight analytical package. On the national level this was done by Bill O’Reilly on his radio show but with much less detail in a much shorter time span. That’s been the trouble with national programs. Radio is timed so people can tune in and tune out so only a few important details are repeated over and over again or covered very quickly in very simple terms. This is often not enough for my more complicated mind.

Geoff Metcalf challenged your brain. His analysis was more akin to Brit Hume’s if I had to find a comparison. Some intellect is required to follow thoughtful analysis. What Geoff always did was to give you the background in sufficient detail so that you could follow his train of thought. You had to listen to his show to get the entire benefit.

Recently I checked to see if Metcalf was on the air here in Maryland. I had heard him guest host a program locally some time back. Mr. Metcalf, it turns out, is in-between gigs as it were. I certainly hope his program gets picked up by broadcasters in Maryland and the D.C. Metro area. He is well worth the listen.

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