Jan 7 2021

Commander in Thief

Joe Biden's OK debate against a weak rival shouldn't be confused for a stellar performance

Written by Ellen Elliott,  Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

My father and seven of my uncles fought in WWII. One, as a naval fighter pilot, another on the aircraft carrier, Yorktown, one, in the trenches at Normandy, another as a doctor on a tanker carrying petroleum to Africa and Europe, and my dad on a Coast Guard cutter in the South Pacific. They all came home. 

At the beginning of each school day when we were growing up, my siblings and I could stand with our teachers and classmates to pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,  “one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” 

But the generation that fought for freedom in Europe, in North Africa, and in the Pacific theater is almost gone. Mercifully, it has been spared this day in America. The nation that was a beacon of liberty and justice is losing its own freedom. Not from outside forces but from within. It will have no shore for the oppressed, no shore for those seeking asylum from religious and political persecution, from death camps and civil wars for we may soon have these here. 

The federal presidential election, the core ingredient of a democracy,  has been compromised to the point of a fraudulence never witnessed in 244 years of our republic. Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, took full responsibility for this fraudulence himself when on October 24, 2020, two weeks before the election, he announced, “We have put together the most extensive and inclusive voter fraud organization in the history of American politics. “ Biden did not need to campaign or choose a vice president until two months before the election.  He had his victory already “sewn up!”

To this, the television, internet, radio and newspaper media have employed a censorship and falsehood akin to what was used in Germany to bring the Nazis to power. This tactic was also effectively used in Russia to bring The Great Purge under Stalin. What we see playing out before our eyes is what Germany and Russia and most recently, Venezuela,  experienced to their nation’s downfall.  

The news congratulates voters for electing Biden and spouts Trump’s loss. No, the people did not elect Biden and Trump did not lose. Biden elected Biden. 

“Will Trump run again in 2024?”  This question is worthless: if the massive abuse in the electoral process of the November 3rd election is not addressed before January 20th, there will be no 2024 election. Our right to a valid vote count will have been shredded in the voting machine of a rigged election. 

How could a thief who stole millions of votes from American citizens and blatantly announced his theft, put his hand on the Bible and swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America?  He will not be our legitimate president. He will be our “Commander-in-Thief.”
 

Jun 11 2020

About that Letter/A Letter, A Rebuttal, and a Response

 

I have waited for several weeks, in a vain hope against reality, for Doug Thomas to show some modicum of integrity and honesty to clarify just exactly what was meant by the supposed “letter of endorsement” from Governor LePage. Surprised that LePage would create an appearance of aligning himself against a strong political ally such as Paul Davis, I contacted various sources close to the Governor. Given Thomas’ abysmal performance in the last primary, I was hard pressed to believe that LePage would take such a calamitous political risk in challenging Senator Paul Davis, who enjoys strong popularity, influence, and strength of reputation, with no signs of diminishing.

I was able to contact those close to the Governor; in fact, seated right next to the Governor, who answered my questions and confirmed my suspicions. Governor LePage was given to believe, when he wrote the letter, that Paul Davis was retiring and would not seek reelection. He has assured me that had he known that Senator Davis would seek another term, he would not have written that letter.

I would have hoped that Mr. Thomas would have been honest with voters of Senate District 4. He has not, but sadly, this is just another in a pattern of dishonest acts from the former Senator. So here is the simple truth; Governor LePage never intended to endorse Doug Thomas against Paul Davis. Paul Davis has Governor LePage’s full support and should have yours this July 14th.

Andy Torbett

Doug Thomas printed a rebuttal to my letter, which can be read at the Piscataquis Observer . Here is my response to that rebuttal:

A Letter, A Rebuttal, and a Response

It seems I need to offer a few words of explanation to Doug Thomas as to why I, my own person, view him as a dishonest person. First, let me thank Mr. Thomas for his rebuttal to my former letter, which offers a clear case in point to my assertions and beliefs. Let us move forward and step by step dissect the half-truths and downright lies in this rebuttal.

Thomas tries to immediately pivot to blame his opponent, Paul Davis, for my letter and past letters against him. Paul Davis has never been involved with The Maine Conservative Voice or any of my opinion letters. I stand on my own merit, beliefs, and opinions for better or for worse.

I did write fund raising letters and “Get Out The Vote” letters for Senator Davis, a service which I also did for Doug Thomas when he was Senator. I did get paid a consulting fee for that service, but these are not opinion or activist articles. I have my billings, receipts, and copies of the letters.

After a lengthy history on his endorsement letter, Doug Thomas claims that I am questioning the reality of this letter. I have done no such thing; in fact, my letter was an acknowledgment that it does exist. I was disappointed, however, Mr. Thomas had not provided better clarity to it.

Neither do I refute that Governor LePage stands by it. I would have advised the Governor to do just that. Rescinding the letter would have made him look weak, but some clarification from Thomas would have gone a long way towards honesty.

I have never done a radio ad. Not with Paul Davis. Not with anyone.

Paul Davis has been nothing but respectful in public appearances to any of his opponents, including Doug Thomas. I believe Paul Davis referred to Thomas as a chameleon in an interview, can’t be sure. A chameleon is not a skunk, not even close, and I’m sure about that.

I am the one who has questioned Doug Thomas’ honesty and integrity, not Paul Davis. Senator Davis has no idea of what I write, although I’m sure it makes him a little uncomfortable when he reads it. The “anyone that opposes them” is simply opposing Doug Thomas, that’s all, and this rebuttal from Thomas only solidifies my personal opinion that he is not fit to represent the good people of District 4.

Andy Torbett

Atkinson

May 16 2020

Silence is Golden: The Embodiment

 

Maine is blessed with pristine vistas where souls can find their quiet repose and reflection. The soothing sounds of nature, while rejuvenating, prove to us that in the silence of the forest it is nearly impossible, even in the whisper of the wind and the chirp of the chickadee, to find complete silence. And yet, Jared Golden has managed to achieve the impossible.

As the sound of shuttering death, the slam of the doors of venerable, generational establishments of private enterprise in Maine reaches a deafening cacophony under the heavy misguided hand of Governor Mills , there has nary been a peep from the less than Honorable Jared Golden. The Second Congressional District, which he represents, stands to have irrevocable damage done to its fragile economies as the Governor crushes them beneath her mindless heel, yet not even the customary whimper of Democrat talking points from the Congressman. Mr. Golden has become the embodiment of fearful silence; hidden, cowering, and invisible.

One would expect, as CD2 is facing impending doom from the barrage of Draconian measures from his Party, that Golden would at least have a trembling prepared statement in her defense. Is it too much to ask for a Congressman from rural Maine to have the backbone to stand against Nancy Pelosi and Governor Mills to speak in our behalf? But Behold!, fellow Mainers, Representative Golden has managed the courage to vote, in pensive, furtive subjection, to have someone else vote for him.

-Andy Torbett TMCV