Governor Mike Beebe and the 2011 Legislative Circus March 15, 2011
Over a number of years I have received very few negative emails, perhaps less than a dozen, with the majority coming from Arkansas state legislators. In this regard I have made a point of not responding.
This last Saturday while Barbara and I were enjoying a weekend holiday, came an email from the bi-partisan ecumenical four…that being Reps. Roebuck, Burris, Powers, & Hobbs. After reading the email I quickly determined that that email filled with vitriol and lies would be addressed forthwith which was the case.
Notice that these types, i.e. politicians never confront the charges philosophically, historically, objectively or factually. They prefer vilification and personal slander which was and is the case of the bi-partisan four.
Last evening while watching TV and prepping for March Madness, came another fragmented, nonsensical diatribe from a 16 year veteran of state government. This would be state senator Percy Malone. Senator Malone over the years has made me a beneficiary of a number of his highly motivating missives. In the matter of serving his constituents, theoretically, for umpteen years, I recall the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette querying him regarding a substantial healthcare contract awarded to his pharmacy from the Arkansas state government. The gist of the questioning centered on whether that was in the bounds of propriety, could it be considered inside trading or a conflict of interest? The senator exclaimed “he had as much right to the contract as anyoneâ€. Makes one wonder how many more contracts he’s received.
Here is the email received:
“Ole Joe when are you going to attack Jesus for telling us to help aliens. If you need I will give you Bible verse. Do they have anger management where you learn all your “facts†……..his grammar not mine.
The abysmal utter ignorance of this legislative body as a whole regarding conceptual/constitutional thinking is incomprehensible. As we have already stated it seems apparent that the Governor and the legislative body do not understand the difference between charity and forced redistribution, or do not care. It appears that many of these legislators who have decades of tenure do not have any idea about the proper function of government, only self-service. Observe the political landscape, nationally, statewide, county wide and locally.
I would be remiss if I didn’t follow with Rep. Homer Lenderman’s sophomoric utterances, all skirting the issues while massaging the Bible. Here is a revealing exchange.
From: Homer Lenderman [mailto:homerlenderman@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 9:00 PM
To: joeusa@cox.net
Subject: RE: Sell-out
Rep. Pennartz is a very kind hearted person. She works hard as a legislator to do the right thing for the people of Arkansas. Rep. Pennartz has served her country in the military. The Bible I read teaches things like love, compassion and kindness. You should read it sometime.
Rep. Homer Lenderman
From: joeusa@cox.net
To: homerlenderman@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Sell-out
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:33:04 -0600
Please cite chapter & verse where it is moral to take by force from one person or group (taxpayers) for purposes of redistribution….especially to illegal criminals???
From: Homer Lenderman [mailto:homerlenderman@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 9:27 PM
To: joeusa@cox.net
Subject: RE: Sell-out
Eph. 4:32 Be ye kind one to another…….
Luke 10:30-36 The “good Samaritan ” folks travelling in another country
Gal. 6:10 Do good to all men…..
Gal. 5:22-23 But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control….
Matt. 5:7 Blessed are the merciful.
Matt. 5:42 Give to the one who asks and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you ..I John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
More scriptures available on request.
HL
This exchange reveals the typical total blank-out by legislators of the principles of freedom, charity and gun to the head forced redistribution.
Kindest regards,
Joe McCutchen
Cc: citizens