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OOH-RAH! Go Marines!

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Home Builder with Jesse Clifton & Associates AREC License #15292
Well, I made it through most of the day today feeling pretty good. One accepted offer this afternoon and possibly another one tomorrow. No complaints there. As I sit down at the computer an email comes through from a friend linking to a ContraCostaTimes.com article. Apparently the Berkeley City Council has passed a resolution telling the US Marines that their recruiting station "is not welcome in the city, and if recruiters choose to say, they do so as uninvited and unwelcome intruders."

As if that wasn't bad enough, the liberal wackjobs granted the even wackier Code Pink group a designated parking space in front of the recruiting station and a free sound permit for protesting. You have got to be kidding me, right? No offense to my fellow California Realtors, but what in the name of all things holy is wrong with these people?

I'm always amused at the hypocrisy displayed by political extremists. Free speech is protected at all costs... let their voices be heard... unless, of course, in the case of the Marines, the US Military, faith and family or conservatism, those opinions differ.

We work with a great number of military service men and women and we're both from a military family. Our family members have spilt their blood in every conflict this country has been involved in since setting foot on American soil in 1683. The Marines aren't welcome? They are now considered uninvited and unwelcome intruders?

May God bless the poor misguided souls of those on the Berkeley City Council, because someone certainly needs to.

Not that the Berkeley City Council is reading this... but if so, I would want you to know that I'm all for freedom of speech but this is just going a speck too far. Who the he!! do you think gave you the ability to vocalize that outrageously stupid opinion. Here's a hint. It would be the men and women of the United States Armed Forces that bravely and selflessely serve and protect our freedom and liberty.

Just so there isn't the slight bit of confusion as to where we stand. We proudly serve the members of the United States Military. We applaud and deeply appreciate your service. We will stand by and defend you as you have stood by and defended us. God bless you. OOH-RAH!

This is the unapologetic opinion of Jesse & Kathy Clifton.


Jesse & Kathy 

Clifton, Spouses Selling Houses - Fairbanks, Alaska Realtors

Jesse & Kathy Clifton, better known as 'The Spouses' are full time Realtors serving Fairbanks Alaska buyers and sellers. They specialize in residential real estate; new and existing construction as well as undeveloped land in Fairbanks, North Pole, Ft. Wainwright, Eielson Air Force Base and Interior Alaska. Visit their website to review the fee market reports designed to keep you updated on the local Fairbanks Alaska real estate market. Have specific questions? Feel free to contact them anytime. They would love to hear from you.

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Comments(9)

Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.
Great post and thanks for saying it!!!  Berkeley needs to secede from the union, in my opinion.
Jan 31, 2008 11:35 AM
William Moore
Innovative Realty - Londonderry, NH
You rock Clifton's!  What is wrong with these people anyways?  I guess there are all kinds of insanity, jus tsome of it is considered socially acceptable and some will get you locked up.  If only the bar was set a little lower.
Jan 31, 2008 12:26 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You guys DO ROCK! Simply amazing isn't it--what is happening with our Country that we love and cherish so much?  I can't imagine what our grandchildren are going to have to live in unless someones straightens us out--as hard as I try, I can't do it myself!!

Thanks for saying what too many others won't!

   

Jan 31, 2008 02:38 PM
Mark Horan
Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC - Saint Cloud, FL
"The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
Jesse & Kathy- Thank you for your voice. I think it's shameful that our country forgets history.
Jan 31, 2008 04:03 PM
Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Condo Realty, 386-405-4408 - Daytona Beach, FL
Buy Daytona condos for heavenly good prices

It surprises me that the biggest threat to America comes not from the outside, but from the inside. From people, who would stop at nothing to make America weaker.

What they do not understand is that if all Americans manage to live without guns and knives, it does not mean that the time to disarm has come. Because the rest of the world hasn't and will not for a darn long time.

The price for not doing it is too high.

Army is the responsibility of the Federal Government, and the Government in this case should protect its service men and women and upheld the spirit of the service itself. The Government should demand respect to people in uniform.

Jan 31, 2008 04:10 PM
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com
Jesse and Kathy, good question where are the Calf. Realtors. Where are our principles? Jon, states correctly that the threat is now here. My Marine in Flight (NAVY class of 2007) training in Fla has told me of the training class (briefing) dealing with the threat already here. They will get into our politics and economy. These people are in no rush. Calf. may be where they are gaining support. Let them lose their freedom and lets see who needs the Marines or any of our military.
Jan 31, 2008 09:45 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the post and supporting our troops.  When things like this happen, it just amazes and saddens me.

Jan 31, 2008 11:03 PM
Jerry Bangerter
RE/MAX Kai Lani - Honolulu, HI
Jesse and Kathy,   I heard this on my car radio yesterday and I have to tell you I am outraged.   Our political leadership in our country has got to go.  If the guys in Berkley want to go off half-cocked and usurp the nation's foreign policy under the banner of free speech and an idiot electorate, then go for it.   But the Fed's don't need to sit on their hands and look benignly at them as a wayward child who will "grow up" in a few years!   Time to bring out the old paddle and cut off ALL federal funding to both the City and the University there, including all federally funded or tax supported scholarships.   I am sick of this rot that we have in our country.    NUTS!   Jerry
Feb 02, 2008 04:06 AM
Anonymous
Danita Allen
It's a shame but its so true!
Feb 08, 2008 11:11 AM
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