Pew Research Institute Quotes RussAlberson.com
I would like to thank the Pew Research Institute for quoting one of my recent blog posts.
The original post is here: Terrorists at it again. Thanks Obama.
The Pew article is here: Botched Terror Attack Big News on Blogs, Too
Indiana Residents That Have Protected Themselves With Guns
This post is for a Liberal friend of mine that hates guns.I am listing page one of 17 pages of Indiana residents that have protected themselves, their family or an innocent third party with a gun. These are innocent lives that were saved because of gun owners.
This is one page of 17 in a state with only 6 million citizens. Imagine if extremely Liberal states like California and New York actually cared about their citizens constitutional rights and lives how many innocent crime victims could be saved.
Hey Liberals, why do you want innocent dead people? Guns save lives; PERIOD.
(This list is from http://www.nraila.org/ArmedCitizen/)
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Ind. 01/14/10
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 1/15/2010
An armed robber entered Diana’s Beauty Shop in Indianapolis and demanded money from employee Hendry Rodriguez. Rodriguez complied with the robber’s demands by emptying his pockets of about $30. The criminal then ordered Rodriguez to a back room, while he cleaned out the register. As he went to the back room, Rodriguez, a Right-to-Carry permit holder, retrieved his gun and fired a shot, which caused the criminal to fire a shot in return and flee the scene. No one was injured during the incident.
The Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind. 12/24/09
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 12/28/2009
Michael Shaker, a Pizza Hut deliveryman in Anderson, Ind., had returned to the restaurant when armed criminal Spencer Simmons, was attempting to rob the store. As the criminal moved to the back of the restaurant, Shaker, a Right-to-Carry permit holder, drew his 9mm pistol and gave Simmons a verbal warning. Undeterred, Simmons lifted his gun towards Shaker, who responded by shooting the criminal, ending the robbery.
WFIE 14 News, Evansville, IN, 03/16/09
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 6/1/2009
When a man armed with a gun allegedly kicked in Derrick Murray’s back door and shouted that he was a police officer, Murray wasn’t buying it for a second. “[The suspect and his accomplices outside] were talking in street slang,” Murray explained. Police say Murray quickly retrieved a semi-automatic rifle and shot the intruder, causing him to flee. But the story doesn’t stop there. The intruder ran outside, where he was run over by his own getaway car. The panicked driver then backed up, running over him a second time. The suspect will face charges pending his release from the hospital. His two accomplices are being sought.
South Bend Tribune, South Bend, IN, 01/06/09
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 4/1/2009
While fetching wood from her garage one evening, a 70-year-old woman heard what sounded like people fighting. “I looked over into the road to see what was going on, and about that time a guy comes running around the house,” she explained. The woman ran inside, got her gun and dialed 9-1-1. The man circled the house, pounding on all the windows. He broke through the living room window and knocked over the television. The woman can be heard on the 9-1-1 tape yelling at the man, “You stay right where you’re at!” Police say she aimed her gun at the intruder and told him, “If you come any closer, you’re going to be dead.” She then ordered him to the floor and he obeyed, collapsing into a fetal position. He remained that way until police arrested him.
WFIE, Evansville, Ind. 03/16/09
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 3/18/2009
Around 5 a.m. Evansville, Ind. homeowner Derrick Murray heard someone kicking in his door while shouting that it was the police. In reality it was 26 year-old criminal Derek Shaun Clark breaking into Murray’s home. When Murray heard Clark speaking what he described as “street slang, ” he knew something was wrong and retrieved his rifle. When Murray returned with his rifle, Clark was inside the home with a handgun drawn. Murray fired at Clark, striking him and causing him to flee to a waiting getaway car. But Clark never made it into the car. As Murray’s neighbor Katherine Vessels explained , “They backed up and ran over him and then he backed up and then they backed up into the alley and into him again… Then, they took off.” Clark was taken to a local hospital where he is in intensive care. Murray had a warning for any criminals who might target him in the future, stating, “I think a family man is the most dangerous person because they’ve got more to lose like I do.”
WTHR-TV Indianapolis, Ind. 01/25/09
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 1/27/2009
Around 11:30 a.m. Jeffrey Seats broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home in Indianapolis, Ind. After kicking in the door, Seats attacked his ex-girlfriend with a chair, in front of their two young children. The woman managed to get away from Seats long enough to run upstairs and retrieve a gun. As Seats followed her up the stairs, the woman fired at him, grazing his head and causing him to flee. Seats was later picked up by the police and charged with forced entry, invasion of privacy and domestic battery. Seats had a prior history of domestic violence, prompting his ex-girlfriend to get a restraining order put against him. But as Indianapolis Metropolitan Lt. Jeff Duhammel pointed out “Bottom line is, it’s just a piece of paper.” Lt. Duhammel went on to say, “She’s got a right to protect herself and her children.”
The News Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind. 01/23/09
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 1/26/2009
Around 2:30 p.m., convicted felon Donald N. Jones entered Belmont Beverage in Fort Wayne, Ind. Security tapes show Jones walking around the counter and firing a gun, hitting the leg of an employee, before robbing two registers. When Jones moved back to the other side of the counter, another clerk, having already seen his co-worker get shot, drew his gun and fired at Jones, killing him. The armed citizen was a Right-to-Carry permit holder. Jones had a violent past, involving a string of at least nine armed robberies that he confessed to committing in 2000. One of the places Jones admitted robbing in 2000 was Belmont Beverage. The wounded employee is expected to make a full recovery.
The Post-Tribune, Hammond, Ind. 01/13/09
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 1/14/2009
Around 11:30 p.m. a driver pulled into the parking lot of McTavern’s Deli in Hammond, Ind. Soon after, two men, one carrying a gun, ordered the man to give up his money and his coat by the count of ten. Instead, the driver retrieved his handgun and fired at the armed criminals, striking and killing one, while the other returned fire. The remaining criminal then ran to a getaway car, where a third accomplice had been waiting. The two sped off but were soon picked up by police, after crashing into a wall. The driver was unharmed during the incident. Hammond Police Chief Brian Miller stated that the driver had a permit for the handgun and has not been charged.
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Ind. 12/22/08
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 12/23/2008
Around 8:50 p.m. an armed robber entered the Teinda Suarez grocery store in Indianapolis, Ind. The criminal ordered all of the customers into a single area of the store, while brandishing a handgun. The robber then pointed his gun at a woman and her baby. An employee, who saw the armed criminal point his gun at the woman and her child, retrieved his gun and fired at the robber. The robber was struck by a bullet and taken to a local hospital where he died. The police have not filed charges against the grocery store employee.
The Times, Munster, IN 01/10/08
State: IN
American Rifleman Issue: 4/1/2008
When a 51-year-old woman informed a man she didn’t want to be his girlfriend, he committed a series of disturbing acts. Several police reports chronicle the incidents, which include break-ins, vandalism and even assaults at the woman’s workplace. One day she found her home broken into, a clock-radio destroyed and undergarments missing. Two days later, she heard breaking glass and called 9-1-1 .The entire chilling incident was recorded on 9-1-1 audio “I’m so scared,”she told the operator, who advised her to lock herself in a bedroom. She hid in the closet with a 9 mm pistol loaned to her by a friend. Police say the alleged stalker began kicking in the bedroom door.”What are you doing?” the woman screamed “Stop it! Please stop it! Just stop it!” The man burst into the bedroom and began choking her. Gunshots rang out. The woman escaped while her assailant lay mortally wounded.
Senator bayh’s goodbye letter
Here is a copy of the goodbye letter Senator Evan Bayh emailed to his newsletter subscribers.
“Thank you, Indiana
I would like to begin by acknowledging some people to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude.
First, my wife Susan, who for 25 years has stood by my side and without whose love and support so much I have been privileged to do would never have been possible. As my father told me the day we were married: “Son, you definitely married up.”
Second, my wonderful children, Beau and Nick, who I love so much and of whom I am so proud. Being their father is the most important job I will ever have.
Next, my staff members—past and present—who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much for the people of our state. There is not one that couldn’t have made more money and worked fewer hours doing something else. They have always managed to make me look much better than I deserve.
Most importantly, the people of Indiana, who for almost a quarter century have placed their trust and welfare in my hands. No one could ask for a better boss or a greater honor.
I was raised in a family that believes public service is the highest calling in the church, that what matters is not what you take from life, but what you give back. I believe that still.
For almost all of my adult life, I have been privileged to serve the people of Indiana in elective office.
As Secretary of State, I worked to reform our election laws to ensure that every vote counts. I cast the deciding vote in the closest congressional race in the nation for a member of the other political party, because I believed he had legitimately won the election.
As Governor, I worked with an outstanding team to balance the budget, cut taxes, leave the largest surplus in state history, create the most new jobs in any eight-year period, increase funding for schools every year, make college more affordable, and reform welfare to emphasize work. We raised water quality standards, created more new state parks than any time since the 1930s, and raised the penalties for violent crime.
In the Senate, I have continued to fight for the best interests of our state. I have worked with Hoosier workers and businesses, large and small, in the defense sector, the life sciences, the medical device industry, autos, steel, recreational vehicle manufacturing, and many, many more, to save and create jobs.
Since 9/11, I have fought to make our nation safe with a national security approach that is both tough and smart. I have championed the cause of our soldiers to make sure they have the equipment they need in battle and the health care they deserve when they get home.
I have often been a lonely voice for balancing the budget and restraining spending. I have worked with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike to do the nation’s business in a way that is civil and constructive.
I am fortunate to have good friends on both sides of the aisle, something that is much too rare in Washington today.
After all these years, my passion for service to my fellow citizens is undiminished, but my desire to do so by serving in Congress has waned. For some time, I have had a growing conviction that Congress is not operating as it should. There is too much partisanship and not enough progress — too much narrow ideology and not enough practical problem-solving. Even at a time of enormous challenge, the peoples’ business is not being done.
Examples of this are legion, but two recent ones will suffice.
Two weeks ago, the Senate voted down a bipartisan commission to deal with one of the greatest threats facing our nation: our exploding deficits and debt. The measure would have passed, but seven members who had endorsed the idea instead voted “no” for short-term political reasons.
Just last week, a major piece of legislation to create jobs — the public’s top priority — fell apart amid complaints from both the left and right.
All of this and much more has led me to believe that there are better ways to serve my fellow citizens, my beloved state, and our nation than continued service in Congress.
To put it in words most people can understand: I love working for the people of Indiana, I love helping our citizens make the most of their lives, but I do not love Congress. I will not, therefore, be a candidate for election to the Senate this November.
My decision should not be interpreted for more than it is: a very difficult, deeply personal one. I am an executive at heart. I value my independence. I am not motivated by strident partisanship or ideology. These traits may be useful in many walks of life, but they are not highly valued in Congress.
My decision should not reflect adversely upon my colleagues who continue to serve in the Senate. While the institution is in need of significant reform, there are many wonderful people there. The public would be surprised and pleased to know that those who serve them in the Senate, despite their policy and political differences, are unfailingly hard-working and devoted to the public good as they see it. I will miss them.
I particularly value my relationship with Senator Dick Lugar and have often felt that if all Senators could have the cooperative relationship we enjoy, the institution would be a better place.
My decision should not reflect adversely upon the President. I look forward to working with him during the next 11 months to get our deficit under control, get the economy moving again, regulate Wall Street to avoid future financial crises, and reform education so that all children can fulfill their God-given potential. This is the right agenda for America.
My decision was not motivated by political concern. Even in the current challenging environment, I am confident in my prospects for re-election. Five times over the last 24 years, I have been honored by the people of Indiana with electoral success. But running for the sake of winning an election, just to remain in public office, is not good enough. And it has never been what motivates me.
At this time, I simply believe I can best contribute to society in another way: creating jobs by helping grow a business, helping guide an institution of higher learning, or helping run a worthy charitable endeavor.
In closing, let me say this: Words cannot convey nor can I adequately express my gratitude to the great people of Indiana.
I will never forget those I have been privileged to serve and those who have so kindly supported me. I have always tried to remember that my job is to work for Hoosiers, not the other way around.
I am constantly reminded that if Washington, D.C., could be more like Indiana, Washington would be a better place.
Lastly, let me reiterate my deep and abiding love for our nation and my optimism for our future. These are difficult times for America. But we have seen difficult days before, and we will see better days again. With all our faults, we are an exceptional people.
I look forward to continuing to do my part to meet the challenges we face as a private citizen, to work for solutions not slogans, progress not politics, so that our generation can do what Americans have always done: convey to our children, and our children’s children, an America that is stronger, more prosperous, more decent, and more just.
Thank you again. May God bless you all.Thank you, Indiana
I would like to begin by acknowledging some people to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude.
First, my wife Susan, who for 25 years has stood by my side and without whose love and support so much I have been privileged to do would never have been possible. As my father told me the day we were married: “Son, you definitely married up.”
Second, my wonderful children, Beau and Nick, who I love so much and of whom I am so proud. Being their father is the most important job I will ever have.
Next, my staff members—past and present—who have worked so hard and sacrificed so much for the people of our state. There is not one that couldn’t have made more money and worked fewer hours doing something else. They have always managed to make me look much better than I deserve.
Most importantly, the people of Indiana, who for almost a quarter century have placed their trust and welfare in my hands. No one could ask for a better boss or a greater honor.
I was raised in a family that believes public service is the highest calling in the church, that what matters is not what you take from life, but what you give back. I believe that still.
For almost all of my adult life, I have been privileged to serve the people of Indiana in elective office.
As Secretary of State, I worked to reform our election laws to ensure that every vote counts. I cast the deciding vote in the closest congressional race in the nation for a member of the other political party, because I believed he had legitimately won the election.
As Governor, I worked with an outstanding team to balance the budget, cut taxes, leave the largest surplus in state history, create the most new jobs in any eight-year period, increase funding for schools every year, make college more affordable, and reform welfare to emphasize work. We raised water quality standards, created more new state parks than any time since the 1930s, and raised the penalties for violent crime.
In the Senate, I have continued to fight for the best interests of our state. I have worked with Hoosier workers and businesses, large and small, in the defense sector, the life sciences, the medical device industry, autos, steel, recreational vehicle manufacturing, and many, many more, to save and create jobs.
Since 9/11, I have fought to make our nation safe with a national security approach that is both tough and smart. I have championed the cause of our soldiers to make sure they have the equipment they need in battle and the health care they deserve when they get home.
I have often been a lonely voice for balancing the budget and restraining spending. I have worked with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike to do the nation’s business in a way that is civil and constructive.
I am fortunate to have good friends on both sides of the aisle, something that is much too rare in Washington today.
After all these years, my passion for service to my fellow citizens is undiminished, but my desire to do so by serving in Congress has waned. For some time, I have had a growing conviction that Congress is not operating as it should. There is too much partisanship and not enough progress — too much narrow ideology and not enough practical problem-solving. Even at a time of enormous challenge, the peoples’ business is not being done.
Examples of this are legion, but two recent ones will suffice.
Two weeks ago, the Senate voted down a bipartisan commission to deal with one of the greatest threats facing our nation: our exploding deficits and debt. The measure would have passed, but seven members who had endorsed the idea instead voted “no” for short-term political reasons.
Just last week, a major piece of legislation to create jobs — the public’s top priority — fell apart amid complaints from both the left and right.
All of this and much more has led me to believe that there are better ways to serve my fellow citizens, my beloved state, and our nation than continued service in Congress.
To put it in words most people can understand: I love working for the people of Indiana, I love helping our citizens make the most of their lives, but I do not love Congress. I will not, therefore, be a candidate for election to the Senate this November.
My decision should not be interpreted for more than it is: a very difficult, deeply personal one. I am an executive at heart. I value my independence. I am not motivated by strident partisanship or ideology. These traits may be useful in many walks of life, but they are not highly valued in Congress.
My decision should not reflect adversely upon my colleagues who continue to serve in the Senate. While the institution is in need of significant reform, there are many wonderful people there. The public would be surprised and pleased to know that those who serve them in the Senate, despite their policy and political differences, are unfailingly hard-working and devoted to the public good as they see it. I will miss them.
I particularly value my relationship with Senator Dick Lugar and have often felt that if all Senators could have the cooperative relationship we enjoy, the institution would be a better place.
My decision should not reflect adversely upon the President. I look forward to working with him during the next 11 months to get our deficit under control, get the economy moving again, regulate Wall Street to avoid future financial crises, and reform education so that all children can fulfill their God-given potential. This is the right agenda for America.
My decision was not motivated by political concern. Even in the current challenging environment, I am confident in my prospects for re-election. Five times over the last 24 years, I have been honored by the people of Indiana with electoral success. But running for the sake of winning an election, just to remain in public office, is not good enough. And it has never been what motivates me.
At this time, I simply believe I can best contribute to society in another way: creating jobs by helping grow a business, helping guide an institution of higher learning, or helping run a worthy charitable endeavor.
In closing, let me say this: Words cannot convey nor can I adequately express my gratitude to the great people of Indiana.
I will never forget those I have been privileged to serve and those who have so kindly supported me. I have always tried to remember that my job is to work for Hoosiers, not the other way around.
I am constantly reminded that if Washington, D.C., could be more like Indiana, Washington would be a better place.
Lastly, let me reiterate my deep and abiding love for our nation and my optimism for our future. These are difficult times for America. But we have seen difficult days before, and we will see better days again. With all our faults, we are an exceptional people.
I look forward to continuing to do my part to meet the challenges we face as a private citizen, to work for solutions not slogans, progress not politics, so that our generation can do what Americans have always done: convey to our children, and our children’s children, an America that is stronger, more prosperous, more decent, and more just.
Thank you again. May God bless you all.
An example of why government health care does not work.
So if the public option, government run health care plan is so great for America. Why don’t we take a look at a system that has been in place for a long time to see how “great” it is. A recent example is this.
Labrador Premier Danny Williams, which is not a dog, but a very high ranking official in Newfoundland, Canada is currently seeking some high level health care. He is the premier example of a country where government run health care has been in place for many years.
This high ranking official, with lots of political power is now “Coming to America” to have a heart surgery to save his life. Oh, but wait how could that be? Government run health care is the answer to all of our health care issues.
Let me tell you why, because government run health care has decided that the type of surgery that he needs does not have a statistically high enough survival rate to justify the government paying for it.
Imagine that, a social government official finding something that they do not want to spend money on. There are only three types of people that social governments will not spend money on; the unborn, the “old”, and the statically irrelevant. Which category are you, your family, your parents, and your friends in?
THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO IF THE CURRENT DEMOCRATS GET THEIR WAY WITH HEALTH CARE.
Williams seeks heart surgery in U.S. because it is not available in N.L.
Chris matthews can’t stop being a racist.
Keep in mind that Republicans are supposed racists, but it is the leftist’s commentators that keep making racial comments. I believe Chris Matthews says that we have an African American guy in front of a bunch white people here. Come on Democrats, quit trying to play the race card. Republicans embraced race more tan 60 years ago, get over it.
Chris Matthews racist comments after Obama’s State of the Union Address
Democrats are racist
You have got to be kidding me. NBC’s response to the Republican rebuttal is that we staged the background to show our diversity. Everything was a setup, give me a break. Once again with the “all Republicans are racist” BS. Despite the Democrat history of continually electing Robert Byrd (a recruiter for the KKK), and filibustering the civil right act of 1964 (does the name Al Gore Sr., ring a bell)?
White House Christmas Tree
This is the reason we can’t trust Barack Obama. He is such a fool he does not even realize he is supporting communist dictators. The people that surround him are communists. He continually puts radical communists, environmentalists, and many other people who do not care about the American people into office.
Obama hired a radical to decorate the White House Christmas tree. This radical leftist thinks communists who kill 40,000,000 plus people are great leaders. We should all be very afraid of this “leader.”
Disturbing White House Christmas tree images
Crime is down, and gun sales are at an all time high?
Here is a fact that anti- freedom proponent Paul Helmke, and our Mayor Tom Henry ignore for their own political gain. When people are able to protect themselves, crime is reduced. It has been proven over and over for many decades, but left wing idealists still continue to try to take away one of the most basic rights… of human beings. The right to protect ourselves, our families, and our freedom from overbearing governments and criminals. If these people truly care about us, and we have nothing to fear from our Government, then why do they continue to try to take our constitutional rights from us? Because they have an ulterior motive. Plain and simple.
FBI Reports Huge Decrease In Murders As Firearm, Ammunition And “Large” Magazine Sales Soar
Terrorists at it again. Thanks Obama.
As predicted by everyone knowledgeable on terrorism, Obama’s soft stance on war, and terrorism has emboldened the terrorists and they are working to strike America again. It is just a crime though, our justice system will deal with them and it will all be OK, because jail time is a real deterrent to a person that wants to die for their erratic cause. Once again thanks Obama for continuing to destroy our country and endanger Americans.
Here are some related stories.
U.S. knew of suspect, but how much?
Terror suspect’s father tried to warn authorities
Suspect Charged in Thwarted Terror Plot Aboard Detroit-Bound Jet
The press is staring to pay attention to the hoax.
Finally someone in the worldwide pres has made a bold statement about the global warming hoax. It is too bad that the American press is still playing along with this scam against the people.
CLIMATE CHANGE IS NATURAL: 100 REASONS WHY