I just wanted to say hello and thank all of you again for the support you provided my campaign in 2010. I also want to thank those who have stayed involved and are working in their communities to educate and hold our elected officials accountable.

As I reflect on this year, the saying, “What does not kill you, makes you stronger” comes to mind and rings true. We have all grown stronger through a year of challenges and change.

Because we got to know so many of you, here’s a quick Carter family update!

Eddie has just published his first novel!  It has been an incredible four-year experience. He took on this quest to show our two sons that they could accomplish anything they put their minds to and he hopes that his story helps others learn the same.   Carlousia, The Passing of the Guard is a perfect book for young advanced readers and young adults who enjoy a quick fast paced adventure that captures your imagination and intertwines loyalty, duty, honesty and coming-of-age!  Go to Carlousia.com for more information or join his fan page on Facebook.

Chris is all grown up and is enjoying his first year at Georgia Southern University.

Nick is busy as ever with swimming, lacrosse and academics. He’s excelling in his new high school in Gwinnett County. We are so thankful for great teachers and a school system that really focuses on the kids.

Me, well, I’m busy promoting Eddies’ book and am of course still very politically active.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or simply the Holiday Season…May this Holiday bring joy, love and prosperity to you and yours!

God bless you and your family,

Liz Carter

Congratulations to Governor Rick Perry for turning an “oops” into incredible publicity and showing the Nation that you can laugh at yourself.  With an incredible record, a stellar economic plan and unquestionable character…Governor Rick Perry continues to show this nation why he is our greatest opportunity to get our Nation back on track.

Governor Perry’s performance with David Letterman is worth the watch, professionally done and simply fun! Enjoy.

http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/video/?pid=MfZg72aqRlmjrNCFiDTNs2Gi5Fyhf70Z&vs=Default&play=true

Oh yea, Governor Perry, as today is Veterans Day…Thank you for your service! Just one more qualification to be our next Commander in Chief.

Do you not think that it’s possible that they could be stressed beyond belief that this has surfaced and they don’t want to face an angry Cain mob at their homes or have their current employment jeopardized?

Whether Cain believes he did or did not do anything wrong, there was a settlement reached, period the end. The women have a right to privacy as well and not to have to relive the humiliation and defend themselves.

There is another side to this coin and one that Cain, his supporters and the media need to respect.

For me, I don’t hold the accusations against Cain, because I don’t know what they are and don’t care to know. What is sad is the handling of this and demonizing the women and blaming others without proof.

I would hate to be a woman, or to have a daughter who 14 years ago felt threatened by a CEO, filed a complaint, had it reviewed and found that there was some merit, even if it is small, and settled. Only to have the accused run for POTUS, have the humiliation dug up and leaked to the press for the whole world to see.

There does need to be some sensitivity for the woman and I’m really tired of those in the media who don’t see that side. And I’m even more appalled that after a settlement was reached years ago, that Herman Cain is not gentleman enough to quickly put this to rest.

Could you have imagined the support he would have received if he would have said – “Yes, years ago I unknowingly offended a woman and for that I am sorry. To me, it was an action that was not sexual harassment, but there was a settlement. We all makes mistakes and this in my opinion was small and not worthy of the attention and I don’t want to bring harm to this woman, lets move on and fix this nation.” Or anything to that effect that could be worded by his attorneys to not open himself up for more liability. Instead Herman has blamed the media, the woman and other campaigns of baseless mean spirited attacks. His followers and even some media personalities have demonized these woman for staying anonymous and not facing the world. Sad, really sad.

Now if it is proven that the woman went to the press, then by all means, stand up and face the nation. My hunch, these woman aren’t in it for the money and fame and are hoping this ends soon.

For those who want to believe the wave of anti-incumbent will carry inexperience into the White House, please read this article, we should have learned this from Nevada. It is critical that a GOP Candidate (he or she) does not commit unforced errors that facilitate Obama’s frontlash campaign.

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/morning-jay-what-harry-reid-can-teach-gop-about-2012_598372.html?page=1

It was a beautiful morning in Boston and I was off on another business trip. Upon arrival to the Logan Airport I ran into many friends and colleagues – it’s a small world and it seems even smaller in airports. I remember one friend in particular, I had met him the previous year during an interview. I remember thinking he was brilliant and I pondered if I had made a mistake not taking that job. We joked and he said it wasn’t too late to change my flight and fly to San Francisco for a “power” conference. It was tempting and I’m blessed that I did not change my plans.

A great morning continued with an automatic upgrade to first class. I still remember the man who seemed overly frustrated that his friend had not shown up and that he had to sit next to me.  Our flight was second in position to take off, right behind American Airlines Flight 11 and before United Flight 175. It was a crystal clear morning as I watched the other planes out the window, instead of watching the aggravated man next to me.

Attempting to review the schedules at Networld + Interop, I began to have an uneasy feeling that I could not shake and the aggravated man next to me was making it worse. The pilot announced, “It’s a clear day and we are just passing over Manhattan. If you look out the window you will see….” His voice trailed off as I stared out my window in shock. A plane had just hit The World Trade Center Tower and smoke was starting to bellow into the air. I turned to say something to my fellow passenger only to see an odd smile and hear him say, “It’s a great day for America” as he got up and went into the bathroom. I wanted to throw up and I felt my body tense. I turned and continued to stare out the window.

What took place next is still discombobulated in my head. A series of announcements from a pilot who was clearly in shock.  “We are not quite sure what type of aircraft has hit the tower,”  “Ladies and gentleman we have just learned the tower has been hit by a commercial jet,” “Please stay calm as we attempt to find out what is happening,” “A second plane has hit The World Trade Center,” and then something happened. I tried to reflect on my life, but memories of my father’s teachings about our Country, my America, rushed into my head. I felt my core wrench in disbelief upon the realization that something was very wrong.

As we circled for hours I remember watching and listening to the attendant scrambling through the overhead bin and babbling about a potential bomb. Was I going to land? Was the bomb on our flight? Why are they not letting us land? I was stuck and felt helpless.

Upon landing, security escorted everyone off the flight and I learned we were the last plane to land that afternoon. The airport terminal was eerily quiet and I turned to watch an overhead television broadcast what I had just witnessed. It was there I learned the American Airline Flight 11 that had left Boston right before me and the United Flight 175 that had left Boston right after me, had hit the twin towers. Another plane had flown into the Pentagon and a fourth had crashed in Pennsylvania. I wept and asked a stranger why I had been spared. The realization of friends lost that I had just smiled and talked with that morning and others that worked in the towers, swept over me. Waves of anger, guilt and grief swept over me as I continued to watch. We were at war.

It took over a year for me to find the strength to visit Ground Zero and when I did, I wept. Standing at that holy ground, I made peace with myself and finally felt calm.

To our troops, our first responders and those who suffered loss on September 11, 2001 – I am at your service.

God Bless America and cast out all those who wish to destroy it.

You initiated an “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign. Americans are being threatened by union members with the president’s approval.

I am reporting Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa who threatened the GOP at an Obama event. He said — and I quote: “President Obama, this is your army. We are ready to march. Let’s take these son of bitches out and give America back to an America where we belong.

Operator Number: 202-282-8000
]]> http://lisbethcarter.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/homeland-security-alert/feed/ 0 Liz Carter http://lisbethcarter.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/a-must-read/ http://lisbethcarter.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/a-must-read/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:07:43 +0000 Liz Carter http://lisbethcarter.wordpress.com/?p=663 Continue reading →]]> Blacks’ Dilemma with Obama by Star Parker

I highly recommend this well written article to everyone.

Highlights…
“post-civil rights movement black political culture embraced an agenda exactly the opposite of what the civil rights movement was about. Its agenda was to get laws and policies that were not neutral but racially slanted and to put individuals in power based on their race and not on their character and capability.”

“Take the Congressional Black Caucus itself. The average poverty rate in Black Caucus districts is almost 50 percent higher than the national average. Yet, these black politicians have 100 percent re-election rates.”

“the man’s performance reflects his views and his capability, not his race. He’s not delivering for anyone. Blacks are hurting more because they were already in worse shape when Obama got elected. Bad policies hurt the weakest the most.”

http://www.urbancure.org/mbarticle.asp?id=82&t=Blacks-dilemma-with-Obama

Lets add – Congress would also be ineligible for their health care benefits and all their other perks unless they actually perform.

We’d see how quickly the impasse would be broken as these flea bags pander for votes.