Ken Cuccinelli Saves Trucker from Fire

Pol Light Moment #44 is when Ken Cuccinelli saved a trucker from a fire on January 25, 2013. Ken Cuccinelli is the Attorney General in the State of Virginia, a position he has held since 2010. From 2002-2010 he served in the Virginia State Senate.

On January 25, 2013, Ken Cuccinelli and his driver Cory Chenard were driving on I-64 near Louisa, Virginia. They noticed smoke and burning tires in the truck ahead of them. The Trucker's Report said,

They were able to get the driver to pull over, and after checking to make sure that she was okay, they retrieved a fire extinguisher and were able to put out the fire. Cuccinelli said the driver clearly didn't know there had been a problem, but it looked like the issue was that her brakes had locked up and the friction had caused the fire (Source). 

Here is a news story on the moment when Ken Cuccinelli helped save a trucker from a fire.


For more information on this read an article at the Trucker's Report about this moment.

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Thomas Jefferson Writes Declaration of Independence

Pol Light Moment #43 is when Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was written between June 11 and June 28, 1776, and formerly adopted on July 4, 1776.  Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States, serving from 1801-1809. Thomas Jefferson was chosen to be the individual to write this important document in the history of the United States and 56 of the nation's leaders signed their name to the finished Declaration of Independence.  Here is a technological creation of what it might have sounded like if Thomas Jefferson read the Declaration of Independence. 
Some of the most memorable portion of the Declaration of Independence say:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,--That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely effect their Safety and Happiness. 

You can read a full transcript of the Declaration of Independence at the Charters of Freedom Website.
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George W. Bush's Dog Barney Stars in Final Video

Pol Light Moment #42 is when George W. Bush's dog Barney starred in his final Christmas video on December 15, 2008.  George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001-2009.  Barney who is a Scottish Terrier was the "First Dog" for 8 years. Barney died on February 1, 2013 from Lymphoma (Wikipedia: Barney (dog)). 
The following is Barney's Final Christmas Video. It was the 7th Edition of the popular video series.

Barney's White House webpage was frozen in the historical archives and is still available for reading at http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/barney/.

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George H.W. Bush Skydives on 85th Birthday

Pol Light Moment #41 is when George H.W. Bush went skydiving on June 12, 2009, for his 85th birthday. George H.W. Bush was the 41st President of the United States, serving from 1989-1993. He also served as the Vice-President of the United States from 1981-1989.  
George H.W. Bush did a tandem jump of 10,500 feet with a member of the US army's Golden Kights parachute team over the skies of Kennebunkport, Maine on June 12, 2009 (Source). Below is a video of this event as it happened in 2009. 
George H.W. Bush also did previous skydive jumps for his 75th and 80th birthdays. In addition, he plans to jump on his 90th birthday. George H.W. Bush said the reasons he performs the jump is that it feels good and exhilarating and also that it sends a message around the globe that, "Just because you are an old guy you don't have to sit around drooling in the corner. Get out and do something. Get out and enjoy life (Source)."
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Michelle Obama's Letter to Newtown, CT

Michelle Obama

Pol Light Moment #40 occurred on December 20, 2012, when Michelle Obama wrote a letter to the families who suffered loss in the Newtown, CT school shooting on December 14, 2012.  Michelle Obama was the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017.

Here is the words of the letter Michelle Obama wrote to Newtown, Connecticut.

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December 20, 2012

Over the past week, we as Americans have been united in our grief as Newtown has laid to rest so many beautiful, innocent children, along with the heroic educators who worked every day to help them achieve their dreams.

As a mother of two young daughters, my heart aches for you and your families. Like so many Americans, I wish there were something — anything — I could do or say to ease your anguish.

But I know that I cannot begin to imagine the depths of your grief. I know that for many of you, the pain you are enduring right now seems unbearable; and many of you may be asking yourselves, how can we go on — as families and as a community?

But I also know that we have already begun to see the answer to that question in the countless acts of courage, kindness and love here in Newtown and across America.

Over the past week, I have been awed and inspired by Newtown's heroes: the first responders who risked their lives at a moment's notice; the educators whose devotion to their students shone brightest in one of our nation's darkest hours; the children who comforted each other despite their fear; the families coming together to support each other as they grieve.

And I am so proud of the outpouring of love and support that has come from every corner of America: from first responders from neighboring cities rushing to help however they could; from people in Cleveland and Charlotte and Juneau and so many other communities joining together to honor Newtown with their thoughts and prayers; and in living rooms and houses of worship and the halls of our government, where we are beginning to have those difficult conversations about how we can build a safer, more peaceful tomorrow for all our children.

And I want you to know that this is just the beginning. As my husband has said, in the coming weeks, he will use all the powers of his office to engage citizens from across this country to find ways to prevent tragedies like this one. And please know that every minute of every day, we are thinking of you, and praying for you, and holding you and your families in our hearts as you begin the slow and wrenching work of healing and moving forward.

In the months and years ahead, may the memories of those beautiful children and those heroic adults be a blessing for their families, for your community, and for our country, and may God bless you all.


First Lady Michelle Obama, Washington, D.C. 
(Source of Letter's Publication)

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Michelle Obama's husband, President Barack Obama was featured as Pol Light Moment #38 for his response to the Newtown, CT tragedy. Readers may find that related post of interest as it lists the names of those lost as a memorial to those that perished in the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

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Ten Political Quotes of 2012

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1. "Every once in a while you have to rise above principle and do the right thing (Source)." Lt. Governor Brian Calley on MIRS Quote of the Day on January 23, 2012 speaking about his support for autism insurance legislation in Michigan despite opposition from business groups.

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 2. "I hope you don't see much of it [me]. I don't want to be in the news. In other words I believe that quiet service is the best kind of service (Source)." George W. Bush on his service trip in Zambia in July, 2012.

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3. "When times are tough, constant conflict may be good politics but in the real world, cooperation works better (Source)." Bill Clinton at the Democratic National Convention on September 5, 2012.

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4. "Tonight you voted for action, not politics as usual. You elected us to focus on your jobs, not ours (Source)." Barack Obama after winning 4 more years as President on November 7, 2012

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5. "This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation (Source)." Mitt Romney after losing the Presidential Election on November 7, 2012.

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6. "Mr. President, this is your moment. We’re ready to be led, not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans. We want you to lead — not as a liberal or a conservative, but as the president of the United States of America. We want you to succeed. Let’s challenge ourselves to find the common ground that has eluded us (Source)." House Speaker John Boehner after Barack Obama won reelection on November 7, 2012.

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7. "People spoke. Move on, get on with it. I want to do other things and not to be ugly (Source)." Barbara Bush remarking about Barack Obama's reelection as President on November 15, 2012.

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8. "We're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics (Source)." Barack Obama after the Newtown, CT school shooting on December 14, 2012.

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9. "This is not us and them, us against the NRA or us against the entertainment industry. This is all of us. This is a question of how we all protect ourselves from wanton violence and most fundamentally how we protect our children (Source)." Sen. Joe Lieberman after the Newtown, CT school shooting on December 17, 2012.

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10. "The President is alert and, as always, in good spirits - and his exchanges with doctors and nurses now include singing (Source)." Jim McGrath, spokesperson for the George H.W. Bush family speaking about the condition of George H.W. Bush on December 28, 2012.

Nancy Reagan's 'Just Say No' Campaign

Nancy Reagan

Pol Light Moment #39 occurred in 1982 when Nancy Reagan (1921-2016) created and promoted a campaign to discourage children from using illegal drugs with the phrase Just Say No. It was part of the United States' War on Drugs. Nancy Reagan was the First Lady of the United States, serving from 1981-1989.

Wikipedia says, "The phrase, 'Just Say No' first emerged when Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland, California, in 1982 and was asked by a schoolgirl what to do if she was offered drugs. The first lady responded by saying, 'Just say no'.  Just Say No club organizations within schools and school-run anti-drug programs soon became common, in which young people make pacts not to experiment with drugs (Wikipedia: Just Say No)."

Nancy Reagan continued the Just Say No Campaign during the 1980's while her husband Ronald Reagan was President. Nancy Reagan said, "If you can save just one child, it's worth it (Source: YouTube Video)."

Here is Nancy Reagan describing the Just Say No Campaign in 1986.


Wikipedia has an article on the Just Say No Campaign.

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