Entries by Dr. Rich Swier

Martin County, FL State Committeeman calls for President to be Impeached

Martin County Florida’s Republican Party State Committeeman Eric D. Miller today accuses President Obama of defying the Constitutional separation of powers mandate by his recent Executive Order granting a mass de-facto amnesty to illegal immigrants. Miller also urged the immediate filing of impeachment charges in a letter to Congressmen Thomas J. Rooney and Allen West.

5 FL Republicans on Madison Project “Hall of Shame”

The Madison Project released a list of members of Congress who are “dramatically underperforming in strong Republican districts or have scored a failing grade in swing districts”. “These are our pale-pastel politicians – the ones who blur the distinction between the parties,” states the Madison Project website. As Slade O’Brien, Director of Americans for Prosperity – Florida, says, “Compromise is the art of losing slowly.”

Shariah comes to Florida

Bring Al Maghrib to South Florida has announced its 4th seminar titled, “Divine Design of Islamic Law: Objectives of the “S” Word – Shariah”. The seminar is being held at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on June 23, 2012. According to the Al Maghrib Facebook page the topic is “on one of the most mis-understood topics in the West – Shariah”.

Cost of Illegals to Floridians

Florida is a state on the road to economic recovery. Unemployment has dropped 2.3% since Governor Rick Scott was sworn into office. The question is what will be the impact of President Obama’s executive order giving legal status to some, but not all, illegals on Florida and its economy?

Florida Reps. Sandy Adams and Allen West demand Investigation of SWAT-ting hate crimes

Florida Representatives Sandy Adams, District 24, and Allen West, District 20, send a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder regarding the growing threat of “SWAT-ting” and its costly ramifications. Eighty-seven members of Congress signed the letter. The letter warns, “While none of the SWAT-ting victims have incurred physical harm from these hate filled ploys, we are gravely concerned that future victims may not find themselves so lucky.”

For Progressives Science is a One-Way Street named “Settled”

The term “settled science” is used by progressives and the media on a routine bases. “The real problem is that proper science is never ‘settled’ rather it moves and advances as new findings are made, even when what was effected was considered solid fact (like the Earth being flat and the center of the universe)”, states EcoWho.com.

Bend Over Florida Your Federal Taxes going up $3,669

Everyone has been talking about the impact of the Bush tax cuts expiring on January 1, 2013. The Heritage Foundation has a new website that shows the average individual tax increase by state. Floridians will experience an average increase in federal income taxes of $3,669.

Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) calls for investigation of Muslim Brotherhood infiltration of Obama Administration

Five influential Members of Congress including Florida’s Tom Rooney (CD-16), an Iraq combat veteran and former JAG Officer, called yesterday for the inspectors general (IGs) of government departments with national security responsibilities to investigate whether their agencies are being subjected to influence operations mounted as part of what the Muslim Brotherhood calls its “civilization jihad.”

Scott Walker Recall Victory sends ripples across Florida

Florida is a key swing state in November. President Obama in 2008 carried Florida by just over 200,000 votes out of 10 million votes cast, a margin of .02%. The line in the sand is clear. Bigger government, more national debt and union control or small government, a balanced budget, debt elimination and free markets. It appears the voters in Wisconsin picked the latter.

How Voter Fraud went from a Cottage Industry to a Big Business

Many of my fellow journalists are focused on Governor Rick Scott and his efforts to insure Florida’s voter rolls do not have ineligible voters on them.  The question is how did we get to this point where we have dead people, felons and illegal aliens on the rolls in the first place? Why this did happen and […]

Florida’s 2012 Wedge Issues

As November 6, 2012 approaches and both political parties posture their messages are becoming clearer. Every election has wedge issues. Issues will appear that drive voters to pick one candidate over another. Florida is a microcosm of America. Florida is a critical state to carry and I believe will determine the outcome of the Presidential election and which party controls the U.S. Senate.

City of Sarasota accused of violating Florida anti-trust law

Government contracting has become a major sticking point in Sarasota County, Florida and now at the City of Sarasota Commission level. Sarasota County government has had problems within its contracting process. Staff was allowed to operate in a manner that brought discredit upon the County Commissioners. The County has lost not only their administrator but the confidence of the people.

What the “peace symbol” really means

When you walk through the local mall you may see clothing, jewelry and patches featuring the “peace symbol’. When driving down the road you will see cars with a peace symbol proudly displayed on a bumper or rear windshield. Have you even seen this symbol on t-shirts issued to your public school student? Do you ever […]