Ground Reports
Pray Without Ceasing
If ever our country has needed its people to be praying, and praying hard, now is definitely one of those times! Please join us in coming before the Throne in support of one another.
Prayer Updates:
Baby Astor – Praise God! Astor is now in the process of getting off the morphine she was on while she had those tubes in her from being sedated for her first month of life. She is having troubles adjusting, and has to be taught the eating instincts she lost while on the tubes. A speech therapist has to work with her now to reteach her these eating instincts. Thankfully Astor is 100% regarding her survival. It’s now a matter of recovering from birth trauma. Please remember her family as they deal with the drama and trauma of insurance and seek appropriate care for Astor as she recovers.
Funding for HillBuzz – need at least 50 subscribers more to break even. Here is where I, Esther, make a plea for more of us to step up to the plate. We need faith, for sure, but we also need to be doing the work required. I am beseeching any of you readers who possibly can swing it to either subscribe or make a one time donation. Let’s support Kevin and the Herculean effort that is put into bringing HillBuzz to us on a daily basis. We are all truly blessed!
Please pray for:
* Lucianne Goldberg and her family on the loss of her son Joshua, who died in a fall around this time last year. This is a good reminder to be mindful of anniversaries of losses our loved ones have experienced as well.
* Caro – Husband has been diagnosed with cancer. Had to tell my children (on Feb. 12).
* The family, friends and admirers of Whitney Houston as they grieve her passing. Pray that God continues to use this tragic loss for good as was shown during her funeral service. Let’s also use this as a lesson for each of us to redeem the time, and be doing our best to fulfill our individual purposes in this life in service to others.
*Kevin – I would like to ask you to please pray for my good friend’s Aunt Margie — who is seriously ill and in a lot of pain.
* Vivian – I would like to pray to Jesus, my Lord and Savior, and thank Him for his sacrifice . I would ask Him to keep a hand on Barack Obama and instill within him wisdom and discernment.
* HopeandChange – Pray for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters around the world.
* tyyyre – Please pray for my sister J. and husband both very ill, son having mental/drug problems and now in jail. Thank you.
* JackDonlan – I know some of you Hillbuzz guys are Catholic. The best prayer is the Holy Rosary, I pray it every day, almost every day.
* The Tamminator – Please pray for the surviving Fogel family members. http://hillbuzz.org/open-thread-whats-on-your-mind-25864
* CTmom – I would like prayer to know if I am supposed to run for office in my town and if so, what that office should be.
* coregis – January 16 I will have to go to jail for DUI; I am grateful that I have never hurt anyone, but I am sick, sad and lonely. I will have to leave my estranged wife and the kids to fend for their own. Please pray for me to give me strength and for my family.
* Sue – My neighbor and good friend, just lost her Dad and Mom is in poor health. Thanks.
* LaBonBon – I would also like to send out continuing prayers for the unemployed (myself included). Especially the older unemployed (myself included) who are at a further disadvantage.
* LaBonBon – My friend Sue F. just had mouth cancer surgery. The doctors removed five teeth and parts of bone. Her mouth is still too sore to talk. She is a wonderful person/friend. Prayers would be much appreciated.
* That we as a nation once again embrace the values upon which this nation was founded.
* That the election process identifies a candidate who will lead our countrymen back to our noblest selves and effectively address the needs of the nation. Recent weeks have proven that this race is far from over, and God has a way of working things out in a most unexpected manner.
* Protection for innocents along the U.S./Mexican border who are endangered by increasing violence there, and is moving further north. More bodies and body parts have been discovered on both sides of the border. It’s a virtual war zone.
* Protection, continued strength and courage for all patriots who are tirelessly working for the good of our country.
If you have requested prayer, we’d love to hear how God has been answering those prayers.
Have a prayer request? Post in the comments section. If you have left a prayer request recently and don’t see it listed above, please send it again. There were a couple of little hiccups in the last comment section of this topic, and I think we lost of couple. Sorry about that!
God bless!
Keep on Prayin’
It has been said that the army of God moves forward on its knees. Thank you for your continued prayers for those who have requested them. Let’s keep it going!
Answered prayer:
Although it was not on our list, over the weekend many, many people have been praying for Bella Santorum, daughter of Rick and Karen Santorum. She was born with Trisomy 18, a severe genetic disorder, and was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with pneumonia. Thankfully she is out of ICU and continues to make good progress. Please keep Bella and the Santorum family in your thoughts and prayers.
Please pray for:
* Vivian – I would like to pray to Jesus, my Lord and Savior, and thank Him for his sacrifice . I would ask Him to keep a hand on Barack Obama and instill within him wisdom and discernment.
* HopeandChange – Pray for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters around the world.
* tyyyre – Please pray for my sister J. and husband both very ill, son having mental/drug problems and now in jail. Thank you.
* JackDonlan – I know some of you Hillbuzz guys are Catholic. The best prayer is the Holy Rosary, I pray it every day, almost every day.
* The Tamminator – Please pray for the surviving Fogel family members. http://hillbuzz.org/open-thread-whats-on-your-mind-25864
* CTmom – I would like prayer to know if I am supposed to run for office in my town and if so, what that office should be.
* MathMom – 50 HillBuzz readers decide to give up one $5 choice each month and direct that $5 to HillBuzz through the Subscription link.
* coregis – January 16 I will have to go to jail for DUI; I am grateful that I have never hurt anyone, but I am sick, sad and lonely. I will have to leave my estranged wife and the kids to fend for their own. Please pray for me to give me strength and for my family.
* Sue – My neighbor and good friend, just lost her Dad and Mom is in poor health. Thanks.
* LaBonBon – I would also like to send out continuing prayers for the unemployed (myself included). Especially the older unemployed (myself included) who are at a further disadvantage.
* LaBonBon – My friend Sue F. just had mouth cancer surgery. The doctors removed five teeth and parts of bone. Her mouth is still too sore to talk. She is a wonderful person/friend. Prayers would be much appreciated.
* Baby Astor’s continued progress in growing stronger daily. Darcy’s continued recovery from c-section delivery and an extremely trying month with her daughter’s health concerns.
* That the American people wake up to what is happening in our country. That we as a nation once again embrace the values upon which this nation was founded.
* That the election process identifies a candidate who truly has a servant’s heart and has the good of the American people as his/her priority. That this person leads our countrymen back to our noblest selves so that we can address the needs of the nation and heal.
* Protection for innocents along the U.S./Mexican border who are endangered by the increasing violence there, and is moving further north.
* Protection, continued strength and courage for Kevin, Congressman Allen West, and all other patriots who are tirelessly working for the good of our country.
For those who have requested prayer, please keep us updated on how things are going. We love to hear how God has been answering those prayers.
Have a prayer request? Let us know in the comments section. It would be our honor to pray for you and your loved ones.
Prayer WORKS
Last week we started a segment where interested Buzzers could share prayer requests, pray for others, and share their stories of answered prayer. Here is this week’s update.
Answered prayer:
* BEST NEWS of the week – Baby Astor is home!!! Thank you, Kevin, for sharing this most wonderful development with us. Please continue to keep Astor in your prayers for her to grow stronger. Keep her mom, Darcy, in your thoughts and prayers, too. She is still recovering from an emergency c-section compounded with one of the most stressful months any parent could have.
Please pray for:
* CTmom – I would like prayer to know if I am supposed to run for office in my town and if so, what that office should be.
* MathMom – 50 HillBuzz readers decide to give up one $5 choice each month and direct that $5 to HillBuzz through the Subscription link.
* coregis – January 16th I will have to go to jail for DUI; I am grateful that I have never hurt anyone, but I am sick, sad and lonely. I will have to leave my estranged wife and the kids to fend for their own. Please pray for me to give me strength and for my family.
* Sue – My neighbor and good friend, just lost her Dad and Mom is in poor health. Thanks.
* LaBonBon – Continuing prayers for the unemployed (myself included). Especially the older unemployed (myself included) who are at a further disadvantage.
* LaBonBon – My friend Sue F. just had mouth cancer surgery. The doctors removed five teeth and parts of bone. Her mouth is still too sore to talk. She is a wonderful person/friend. Prayers would be much appreciated.
* That the American people wake up to what is happening in our country as it slides precariously toward socialism and (heaven forbid) despotism. That we as a nation once again embrace the values upon which this nation was founded.
* That the election process identifies a candidate who truly has a servant’s heart and has the good of the American people as his/her priority. That this person leads our countrymen back to our noblest selves so that we can address the needs of the nation and heal.
* Protection for innocents along the U.S./Mexican border who are endangered by the increasing violence there, and is moving further north. There have been 4 reported beheadings discovered in various U.S. cities in recent weeks that are attributed to drug cartels.
* Protection, continued strength and courage for Kevin and all other patriots who are tirelessly working for the good of our country.
Have a prayer request? Please share with us. Have a story to share of prayer answered? We’d love to hear about it.
Prayer Changes Things
Recently Kevin asked the HillBuzz family for prayers for Baby Astor, Justin’s niece, and her mother, Darcy. Astor was born early in an emergency c-section. She has had some life-threatening issues with her lungs and heart due to her early arrival. I was pleased, but not at all surprised, by the outpouring of love and prayer on Astor’s behalf. I also noticed in the comments section occasional requests for prayers, as well as stories of answered prayers to encourage others.
This got me thinking: what if we were to become more organized in our prayer for our nation, our global community, and one another personally? There is a scripture that says, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” There seems to be a contingent of prayer warriors in this group who excel in this area. How might God intervene when he hears so many of us beseeching Him earnestly?
Starting this week we will be collecting prayer requests to share with readers. If you post a request in the comments section, the following week we can include it in the post, along with any updates you may wish to share. I truly believe this is one of the most effective action items in which those who choose to do so can participate. After all, we’re pleading our case to the Highest Source available.
Just a few considerations for posting:
* Try to state your requests in a positive manner. For example, rather than asking for intervention to “get so-and-so out of an elected office” perhaps we can ask for the best person to occupy that office.
* If you are requesting prayer on someone else’s behalf, a courtesy call to them might be appropriate. Sometimes we want the help of others, and sometimes we want our trials to remain private. Also, it might be a good idea to keep the identity of others confidential. Identifying an individual’s need without necessarily including their names (unless they ask for it be included) may be all we need.
* Don’t worry about any request being too general, or too trivial. It’s written that the very hairs of our heads are numbered. If God has that kind of detailed knowledge of and interest in us, we can bring anything to Him.
Please keep us updated of any progress when news is available. We love to hear how you and your loved ones are doing. It helps make our prayers more specific, too.
To start out this facet of HB’s action agenda, here are some areas for which we can be praying:
* Baby Astor’s continued positive progress and healing. Support and peace of mind for Darcy and her family during this trying time.
* That the American people wake up to what is happening in our country as it slides precariously toward socialism and (heaven forbid) despotism. That we as a nation once again embrace the values upon which this nation was founded.
* That the election process identifies a candidate who truly has a servant’s heart and has the good of the American people as his/her priority. That this person leads our countrymen back to our noblest selves so that we can address the needs of the nation and heal.
Please add to the list! Here we go . . .
Mississippi Ground Report: November, 2011 Election Results
Thanks to Alert Hillbuzz Commenter Lady for submitting the following Ground Report:
“A quick ground “comment” from Mississippi. Last night, there were two interesting ballot initiatives passed by the citizens of Mississippi — a voter ID requirement (the dead and the scammers were hardest hit) and the eminent domain issue (Mississippi decided to keep the government from exercising eminent domain to purchase private property for non-public use — i.e. giving it to a business that wants to put a plant in a certain area).
Also being lost in the noise is the fact that Mississippi’s Senate remained in Republican control, the governor’s office remained in Republican control, and that Mississippi’s House of Representatives *may* have flipped out of the hands of the corrupt good-old-boy-Democrats to the Republicans (a few races are going to be challenged). If this is true, this is an enormous victory over gridlock, corruption, and wasteful spending. Plus, we might be able to rein in Attorney General Jim Hood (the only Democrat elected to statewide office).
All in all, it was a good night. We’ve still got a few people that need to be kicked out on the state and local level, but this is a great kickoff to the 2012 elections… 
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Do you have a ground report? Email us or post it in today’s Open Thread.
Rush Limbaugh Boosts Ohio Ballot Issues 2 & 3
Rush reports that internal Goonion polls aren’t looking good for Ohio Issue 2, the collective bargaining reform initiative that would help Ohio communities rescue themselves from massive unfunded pension and health care liabilities for government employee unions. It’s similar to the initiative passed in Wisconsin.
Rush also explains the implications of Ohio Issue 3, the Ohio Healthcare Freedom Amendment, profiled by National Review Online this week for its potential national implications for Obamacare. What’s remarkable about this constitutional amendment proposal is that Ohio Tea Party, Liberty and 9/12 groups spearheaded the petition drive to get this on the ballot. It required nearly half a million signatures, 100% of which were gathered by unpaid volunteers in every one of Ohio’s 88 counties, working for over a year. (In contrast, the Union forces behind Issue 2 funded their petition drive with union dues.)
Check out the Rush Limbaugh audio here.
I live in a predominantly Democrat, union-employee neighborhood, so the only signs you see are against Issue 2.
The unions are in hysterics about it. They’re running radio and TV ads warning voters that they’re actually going to die if they don’t allow the public employee unions to bankrupt the State of Ohio. In one ad, a panicked man calls 911 to report that someone just broke into their house. The dispatcher tells him and his wife to lock the bedroom door and wait, because the department is short-staffed and the only deputy is not available. The first time I heard this ad, I laughed at the cowering husband, and thought, “damn, lady, you sure married a wuss. Where’s his gun? For that matter, where’s YOUR gun?”
I don’t dare put up yard signs in support of Issues 2 and 3, but I will certainly look forward to voting for them this week during early voting.
Ohio Ground Report: New Primary Date & Straw Poll Results
Interesting news from my home state Saturday. The Franklin County GOP held its first-ever “Swing State Straw Poll” on Saturday, a day after Ohio governor John Kasich signed a bill moving Ohio’s presidential primary to June from March, because of congressional redistricting that’s mandated to happen next year.
This puts the Ohio presidential balloting behind that of 40 other states.
You can imagine how disappointing this is for us Buckeyes. A lot of us are afraid we’ll have very little impact on the presidential race–for the second presidential vote in a row.
In 2008, Barack Hussein “Not A Muslim” Obama stole the election in Ohio with the support of ACORN and Soros plant SOS Jennifer Brunner. The narcissist-in-chief’s margin of victory was roughly equal to the margin of voter fraud facilitated by Brunner.
So, my vote didn’t count in 2008. I was disenfranchised. And by the time of Ohio’s 2010 primary, the Democrat-controlled media had already shoved John McCain down our throats.
Unfortunately, due to redistricting, Ohio’s presidential primary could now become even more of a moot point–it won’t take place until sometime in June, 2012. We Buckeyes may have very little influence unless voters in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada and Iowa–and 36 other states–stop drinking the Kool-aid catered by the Democrat-Controlled Media.
Ironically, this new primary date was set the day before the inaugural “Swing State Straw Poll,” organized by the Franklin County Republican Party. Franklin County is the home of Columbus, the state capitol, and a big university. (Let’s see how many Buckeyes are in the house…”O – H”…) The Straw Poll attracted Republican activists from throughout the state, each of whom paid $25 to participate. A total of 428 voters took part.
Here are the results:
Ron Paul – 53.50%
Herman Cain – 25.47%
Mitt Romney – 8.88%
Newt Gingrich – 5.37%
Rick Perry – 2.80%
Jon Huntsman – 2.10%
Rick Santorum – 0.93%
Michele Bachmann – 0.47%
So, now that Mittens Romneycare has started to finish a consistent third or worse in straw polls, and Rick “I Heart Illegals” Perry is now getting half as many votes as Newt Gingrich, can we please stop calling Mittens and Perry the “frontrunners?”
I’m not as connected to my former network of Ron Paul 2008 supporters as I once was, so I wasn’t sure if there was much of an organized effort to get out the vote for him. I saw a mention here and there on Facebook and that was about it. With the airwaves kind of quiet in the Ron Paul Ohio blogosphere, I wasn’t expecting much. So even I was shocked to discover that over HALF the voters who took part voted for Ron Paul. And from comments I’m reading online, they were from througout Ohio. And what really surprises me is that I don’t recognize any of them. In 2008, the ranks of Ron Paul supporters were so small that we all kind of knew each other or knew of each other. This time…I recognized one name.
It’s possible that the Cocktail Party GOP is going to have its clock cleaned in June of 2012 if its not careful, in the same way the Democrat party had its clock cleaned in the mid-term elections of 2010. It would appear that the most active of Ohio Republican activists are Ron Paul supporters.
This does not bode well for the likes of RINOs like Mittens Romneycare and Ricardo Perry.
Perhaps Ohio will make a difference after all.
