I have been waiting for this day for months. Finally, all the speculation and the anticipation is over, and we have finally been introduced to the Republican VP candidate. In a word, incredible!
Gov Palin is a formitable woman with a track record for change. She has busted up the politics of her own party and forced change. She doesn't back down, and she fights for what is right. This is truly the best pick for Senator McCain to make.
It is funny. The Obama camp made some rather disparraging remarks regarding the timeline and method that was being used, claiming 'political malpractice', and now we see that he cannot stop the train. Amazingly enough, McCain took everything the Democrats worked for this week and stopped it with one pick.
I now know I am going to stay Republican and vote McCain/Palin.
Showing posts with label political. Show all posts
Showing posts with label political. Show all posts
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
If I ran for President... who would be my VP?
Here we go....
The candidates are on the VP search trail and we will hopefully get an idea this week as to who they are looking at. With all of this, it got me thinking... Who would I choose if I was crazy enough to run? Note that I would not win with any of these guys, but I really like them
I have 3 candidates:
Former Senator Rick Santorum, PA: He was on the Senate Judicial Panel. He is a man of integrity. He stands for what is right. Plus, he carries a swing state.
Governor Mike Huckabee: steadfast, honest and conservative. Some say he was just clouding things by staying in, but he was in fact leading by showing a 'don't give up' attitude.
General Colin Powell: Military leadership, dedication and poise. He would never run, but he would be a superb VP or President
The candidates are on the VP search trail and we will hopefully get an idea this week as to who they are looking at. With all of this, it got me thinking... Who would I choose if I was crazy enough to run? Note that I would not win with any of these guys, but I really like them
I have 3 candidates:
Former Senator Rick Santorum, PA: He was on the Senate Judicial Panel. He is a man of integrity. He stands for what is right. Plus, he carries a swing state.
Governor Mike Huckabee: steadfast, honest and conservative. Some say he was just clouding things by staying in, but he was in fact leading by showing a 'don't give up' attitude.
General Colin Powell: Military leadership, dedication and poise. He would never run, but he would be a superb VP or President
Friday, July 25, 2008
No, I really do like my country... (political)
Amazing... simply amazing.
I cannot use any other words to describe what I have been watching the last few days on the news. It seems that Sen Barack Obama has taken a little trip. In taking this trip, I have heard more positive things about this country come from his lips than any time he has spoken this year. Why do we suppose this is the case? I know exactly. He is not on our soil.
We live in a world that hates the United States of America. If there was any doubt in the minds of our citizens those should have been erased on or around September 11, 2001. As most, I watched the drama unfold throughout the day, however I had a different outlook on things. Not more than 12 weeks prior to those sobering events I lived in New York Harbor, in a little town called Atlantic Highlands, NJ. I was stationed in the harbor aboard a Navy warship, and had just transferred and moved my family on July 1 to St Louis. The events of that September day haunt me because I used to stand on the navigation deck of my ship and look at the towers in the harbor every morning before starting work. When that day happened I was in Florida in school, but it was like I was there. My wife (who grew up there her entire life) was very upset because we had a friend that carpeted the towers (and our house). It really hit home.
Unlike alot of Americans, it did not take that event to instill a sense of patriotism in my life. I have been very patriotic my entire life, always flying a flag, supporting our troops and leaders; even joining the military to give back to a country that gave freedom to me. However, I am the minority. Americans take so much for granted and even dislike American values and standards themselves. How else do you validate the disrespect for law, government, religion and society? I personally believe the hatred directly correlates to the action they take.
I believe Barack Obama loves this country. I just don't think he is sold out to it. I believe he is dedicated to a life of service, but not committed to the sacrifice of service. Numerous times he has spoken of his many dis-tastes in the way this country is, and I strongly disagree with many of those points. Don't get me wrong, I am a Reagan-conservative and a registered Republican, but that does not bend my opinion in this case. The words that he uses, along with the things his wife has said, makes me believe he doesn't have the 'die for my country' mentality all the time.
I am not all that fond of Sen McCain either. I have no doubt in his patriotism, I have doubts in his 'conservatism'. I think he leans a litte too far to the liberal mindset on some issues that I feel strongly about. HOWEVER, given our choices, he is by far the better choice. After all, I don't want to have to learn to speak 'Talibani'.
I will support whomever is elected. I had to do that when my boss was Mr. Clinton, and I joined admist the Whitewater, Travelgate and Monica scandals. I did not agree with his behavior, but I supported him regardless. I supported Mr. Bush regardless, and continue to do so as my president. And I will support the next president, even if it was going to be Sen Clinton. Why? Because being a TRUE PATRIOT means that you trust that the leadership of your land have a much better idea and control on the issues than you need to understand.
I love my country. I love the diversity. I just wish that I believed the politicians when they say the same.
I cannot use any other words to describe what I have been watching the last few days on the news. It seems that Sen Barack Obama has taken a little trip. In taking this trip, I have heard more positive things about this country come from his lips than any time he has spoken this year. Why do we suppose this is the case? I know exactly. He is not on our soil.
We live in a world that hates the United States of America. If there was any doubt in the minds of our citizens those should have been erased on or around September 11, 2001. As most, I watched the drama unfold throughout the day, however I had a different outlook on things. Not more than 12 weeks prior to those sobering events I lived in New York Harbor, in a little town called Atlantic Highlands, NJ. I was stationed in the harbor aboard a Navy warship, and had just transferred and moved my family on July 1 to St Louis. The events of that September day haunt me because I used to stand on the navigation deck of my ship and look at the towers in the harbor every morning before starting work. When that day happened I was in Florida in school, but it was like I was there. My wife (who grew up there her entire life) was very upset because we had a friend that carpeted the towers (and our house). It really hit home.
Unlike alot of Americans, it did not take that event to instill a sense of patriotism in my life. I have been very patriotic my entire life, always flying a flag, supporting our troops and leaders; even joining the military to give back to a country that gave freedom to me. However, I am the minority. Americans take so much for granted and even dislike American values and standards themselves. How else do you validate the disrespect for law, government, religion and society? I personally believe the hatred directly correlates to the action they take.
I believe Barack Obama loves this country. I just don't think he is sold out to it. I believe he is dedicated to a life of service, but not committed to the sacrifice of service. Numerous times he has spoken of his many dis-tastes in the way this country is, and I strongly disagree with many of those points. Don't get me wrong, I am a Reagan-conservative and a registered Republican, but that does not bend my opinion in this case. The words that he uses, along with the things his wife has said, makes me believe he doesn't have the 'die for my country' mentality all the time.
I am not all that fond of Sen McCain either. I have no doubt in his patriotism, I have doubts in his 'conservatism'. I think he leans a litte too far to the liberal mindset on some issues that I feel strongly about. HOWEVER, given our choices, he is by far the better choice. After all, I don't want to have to learn to speak 'Talibani'.
I will support whomever is elected. I had to do that when my boss was Mr. Clinton, and I joined admist the Whitewater, Travelgate and Monica scandals. I did not agree with his behavior, but I supported him regardless. I supported Mr. Bush regardless, and continue to do so as my president. And I will support the next president, even if it was going to be Sen Clinton. Why? Because being a TRUE PATRIOT means that you trust that the leadership of your land have a much better idea and control on the issues than you need to understand.
I love my country. I love the diversity. I just wish that I believed the politicians when they say the same.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Words can hurt ... even when your own race say them
I am constantly amazed that we live in a society that continually works to oppress and suppress things that others say. Case in point, the Rev. Jesse Jackson has made comments regarding Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill) that he has avidly preached and protested against others saying. How does he get away with this? Simple. He is given a free pass.
For decades Jesse Jackson has made a point of saying that he cannot tolerate hate, racism or violence against 'his people' and that he will do whatever it takes to bring those who would do harm down for their actions. However, he has in fact made 2 statements in the last 2 weeks regarding Sen Obama that he would be marching on Washington if a white man would say. This double standard is not unusual as he has done it for years. What makes this one come to the forefront is that he made statements towards another of his race, who just happens to be running for a position that he has failed to reach on several occasions.
Does Jackson hate Obama? I don't think so. Is he jealous? You bet! The mere fact that a very educated, well-spoken person of any race can motivate a party such has Obama would piss off anyone that could not be there to take the accolades for the action. Obama has been able to keep himself in check, but if people are exactly as though you suspect them to be (and most of the time they are) you can believe that the good senator is just flipping out and ready to take Jackson into a back room and beat the hell out of him. I know the supporters that are wishing Obama wins does not want to see anything get in their way, and this would be just the thing that would do that!
For decades Jesse Jackson has made a point of saying that he cannot tolerate hate, racism or violence against 'his people' and that he will do whatever it takes to bring those who would do harm down for their actions. However, he has in fact made 2 statements in the last 2 weeks regarding Sen Obama that he would be marching on Washington if a white man would say. This double standard is not unusual as he has done it for years. What makes this one come to the forefront is that he made statements towards another of his race, who just happens to be running for a position that he has failed to reach on several occasions.
Does Jackson hate Obama? I don't think so. Is he jealous? You bet! The mere fact that a very educated, well-spoken person of any race can motivate a party such has Obama would piss off anyone that could not be there to take the accolades for the action. Obama has been able to keep himself in check, but if people are exactly as though you suspect them to be (and most of the time they are) you can believe that the good senator is just flipping out and ready to take Jackson into a back room and beat the hell out of him. I know the supporters that are wishing Obama wins does not want to see anything get in their way, and this would be just the thing that would do that!
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