America, How Does it Feel?

So America, how does it feel to have a candidate spend millions of dollars to speak to you directly, without filter, without rebuttal, and without a wink, lie to your face?
Obama in this 30 minutes told you he was going to cut taxes for those under 200K, just weeks after he told you he was going to cut taxes for those under 250K, so he was lying to those who were between the 200 & 250 range, and some may have already cast there votes.. Remember Vote Early!

Obama told America he was going to help a retired couple afford medicine, a mother with kids, they can afford snacks, and a Ford worker he was going to find help when the Ford plant shuts down. I am sure Ford won't have any trouble keeping the plant open with the heavier tax burden on them, and the new fuel standards.

Obama told us he is going to rebuild our military, when his own plaform calls for cuts in military spending. Who knew he had the ablity to rebuild and reduce the budget.

All I can say is WoW? How gullable is the electorate? Sadly I think very.

Obama Infomercial 1/2 Variety Hour

Mr. Obama says: “We’ve seen over the last eight years how decisions by a president can have a profound effect on the course of history and on American lives; much that’s wrong with our country goes back even farther than that.”

While Obamas plans for American include higher taxes on the wealthy, and more government programs, nither of these ideas are new, and both of these ideas have been done. When spending increases combine with penalties for the wealthiest americans we histirically have moved from recesson to depression. What is wrong with America, is we fail to learn from the past.

He goes on to say: “We’ve been talking about the same problems for decades and nothing is ever done to solve them. For the past 20 months, I’ve traveled the length of this country, and Michelle and I have met so many Americans who are looking for real and lasting change that makes a difference in their lives.”

So to fix all your troubles, Obama is going to squeeze more from an already progressive tax program to provide all your hopes and dreams. The same problems Americans have faced for decades will be solved by one man, and your trusted government. It just wasnt' big enough.. yet.

Thanks Obama!

Ugly Duck

Why is the obvious not objectionable?

"If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, we have at least to consider the possibility that we have a small aquatic bird of the family anatidae on our hands."
-- Douglas Adams

Barack Obama has done a great job of running a campaign absent of any substance in regards to Obama himself, his true beliefs, and what he has envisioned for our country. His speeches are full of politically populist rhetoric on lowering taxes for average Americans, and fairness, without any substance or track record of every accomplishing any of these feats.

The politics aside, the most amazing aspect of this campaign remains how he has dodged his past association, even as they continue to stack up and reveal his true motives and philosophic views. His views for government are so far from our nations founding principals, and yet our media, with our so called freedom of the press, fails to illustrate to the electorate who Obama really is, and what he truly believes.

My only conclusion can be that the idea of socialism, and a more powerful government media complex has become a populist idea. The association with radical extremists, terrorist sympathizers, antisemitism, and religious extremists seems to have no effect on the electorate. Had a fraction these associations had been those of a prominent white politician, media would be in a frenzy.

First there was Tony Rezco, then Jeremiah Wright, then Lewis Farrakhan, then William Ayres, then Ralia Odinga Obama, and now, Rashid Khalidi. When will the 50% of Americans the polls show would vote for Obama WAKE UP?

On Rezco, Obama "didn't recall the conversaion" then "did recall", "Bone headed mistake"
On Wright, Obama "He was the Pastor of my church"
On Farrakhan, Obama gave him honorable mention in his book 'Dreams from my father'
On Ayres "He is just a guy in my neighborhood"
On Odinga ? Not comment? Not a word? Nobody asks him? Odinga is socialist, that may be why.
On Khalidi "He is a respected scholar" More of the truth HERE

While inexperience does not seem to sway the elctorate, it appears Obama's qualifcation is not what he is, but what he is NOT...president Bush! While McCains association with Bush is obvious and transparent, they are both Repulicans. Obama has more than a Look and Quack resembeling a socialist extremist, he is an ugly duckling!

Blogette

I have been following John McCain's daughter Meghan McCain's blog, the McCainBlogette.com because it brings to light the reality of the campaign trail, the humanity of the McCain family, and shows how mainstream even an old Republican like John McCain really is. Although I lean much further right of the mainstream, I have stated many times that McCain was not my 1st pick for the Republican candidate. I respect John McCain for his heroism, his love of country, and his policy ideas in comparison to the ultra left policy that is instore for us if Obama is elected.

If you are still undecided read Meghan's recent post about her dad, and consider doing some research on your own regarding Meghan's views. You will find her to be unlike what you would think of a Rebublican senators daughter. Browse her past posts for some great photos of what it is like to travel across the country in this great example of democracy in action.

Media Handicap

Sport are not my bag, but I know that when you play against an unfair advantage the underdog is often granted a handicap to even the playing field. Well in this spirit, the election should provide a handicap to McCain for the unfair press coverage his campaign has received in comparison with the favorable media coverage of the messiah Obama.

Journalism.org has published a non partisan study on the press coverage of the presidential campaign and has proven what has been known all along, that Obama's biggest endorsements have come from the major media outlets themselves. With this in mind and the 20 point positive coverage spread that Obama has received, he should handicap his lead in the election by at least half of that, and throw 10 points McCain's way. Looks like he is going to need it.

While I can understand that when the press actually asks tough questions then the Obama campaign will black list them from future interviews, but is this really freedom of the press?

This guy ROCKS

I don't even need to blog my own posts, this guy says it all, and with enthusiasm.

My New Spokesperson!

The Average Joe

I think Samuel Joseph Worzelbacher will get more than the cliche 15 minutes of fame he may have asked for. If that name doesn't sound familiar you may know him as "Joe the Plumber" and he was used as an example in the last presidential debate with a mention more than 22 times, several more times than the economy, or health care. The unfortunate thing for good'ole Joe is now the press is storming in to get interviews, and vetting his past like he himself is running for office. In an attempt to discredit his comments, they have determined he holds no plumbing license, and in fact owes back property taxes, both facts totally irrelevant to the conversation, and both facts he himself has no problem with. As I write, in an attempt to give poor Joe some backup, I realize that even I am allowing the media to distract us from the point that thrust Joe into the spotlight. Obama's comment. It wasn't average Joe that stirred the debate, it was the answer Obama delivered that has put the Democratic nominee on notice.

"I think that when you spread the wealth around, it's good for everybody," Obama told Wurzelbacher in response to a question about his tax policy.

What Joe immediately realized is Obama is in fact a socialist, and that agenda contradicts Obama's previous suggestion that he believes in the American Dream.

The social engineering that will come to play if Obama wins, and if the democrats secure a stronger hold on our legislative branch will crush prosperity. Entrepreneurs and investors will go running from our borders, the social programs will attract the rush of third world immigrants into our country like ants to sugar. The haves will flee and be replaced with the have-nots, then who will be left with the bill? If you doubt this prediction, look at the states with the highest immigration, they are blue states with the largest social programs.

China has had no problem loaning money to us, because our prosperity had until now insured a good return on investment. When the social agenda of the democratic majority starts to squash our business growth, that investment will turn to liability, and they will not only be reluctant to finance our exploding deficit, they will begin to ask for some principle in return.

Now pile the social welfare programs Obama has on his platform on top of the financial bail-out and the state of our nations economy and it spells a recipe for disaster. I don't believe we are on the path to another great depression, what I believe if Americans are sucked into Obama's hope and change message, it will be social suicide.

Yes Please, Good Measures In Oregon

Read the always exciting voters pamphlet information on the state ballot measures and was pleased with most of them for a change. I always know they are good ideas when there is one or two arguments in favor, and then 3 or 4 pages of opposition commentary from every union, organization, and bureaucracy in the state. If some of these get passed our courts will be busy overriding the voters again this year.

There are 8 of them so here is my synopsis and my vote, would love to read your comments.

54 - voter eligibility for school board elections, simply YES PLEASE
55 - legislators finish term in same district after redistricting..YES PLEASE
56 - Tax Elections! Omits requirement of over 50% turnout.. NO! Sneaky guys, trying to make it easier to raise taxes... not so fast. VOTE NO, unless you want 51% of a fractional mid-term May election turn out to result in your property taxes to get a surprise hike.
57 - Sounds good, increase sentences, but read the fine print, also prescribes treatment programs, and riskes a conflict with Measure 61 - Vote NO on 57
58 - English Teaching Non English Students - YES - English Always
59 - Deduct federal taxes on state return - YES PLEASE! Lower my taxes!
60 - Merit pay and Merit retention for teachers - OH, YES, look at all the union opposition to this one. This is how you get around the political palm greasing of the unions, put it on the ballot! VOTE YES, YES, YES, Who wouldn't want to give a good teacher a raise? HELLO?
61 - VOTE NO on 57, YES on 61 - This is the peoples lock-em-up measure. Do it!
62 - Allocation of lottery - The lottery is corrupt, so I don't want public safety counting on a voluntary tax system. I'm voting NO
63 - Exempts building permits for small improvements, Hell Yeah! Build me a shanty in the back yard, let farmer john build a pole barn. Why not, permits smermits, VOTE YES. Seriously, stop the permit racket from killing our freedoms.
64 - Penalty for public resources fundraising for political purpose, YES, I think so.
65 - Election process in nominations, NAH, Voting no, Other states have done this, it leads to fraud voting in some cases, and limits our choices in the general election. This is a good way to end up with a one party system. Vote NO.

Economics 101

San Francisco Readying For Great Depression II

"Golden Gate Bridge to get suicide net to catch would-be jumpers"
19 people have called it quits off the golden gate thus far this year. That sounds like alot, more than one per month. I'm wondering if the nets will act as a deterrent or will people liken jumping to a circus act. I'll I can say is I admit the economy may be in trouble when we start building things to catch suicide jumpers.

Eric Risberg / Associated Press

Stainless-steel netting hanging 20 feet down and extending 20 feet on either side will be placed beneath the Golden Gate Bridge to catch would-be suicide jumpers, San Francisco officials decided Friday.

Your Vote Will Count

This year, more than any other election, your vote will be clear. Do you trust government to fix your problems, or do you believe in individual freedom and choice?
While our congress feels the need to socialize more and more, our two presidential candidates could not be more different. One is for socialized health care, increased government control of our economy, eliminating your choices in education, and taking more of your wealth to fund his vision of a more powerful and far reaching government. The other believes in the fundamentals of our nations economy, free markets, and low taxes, smaller government, and the freedom that comes with personal responsibility and the power of the individual. Just ask yourself if you are yet undecided, what has government been able to effectively, efficiently, and successfully accomplish? Should we give them more or hold them to account? If you are honest with yourself and the reality that faces our nation, you will then know who is on your side.

Somebody Stumped

I know you have all seen this already, but I had to find an example worse than Sara Palin performance in the debates tonight and this is what came to mind, something needs to take the focus of what is looking like a liability.

Interesting enough, even while I post this, I am shocked by the fox news commentary that is showing she won and did better than expected. I guess my expectations were to large. I think she lost it. The public is eating her up? I'm still confused with my own reaction.

Biden Gaff Timeline

Biden On Being Presidential, Dumbass!

"When the stock market crashed, Roosevelt went on TV"
FYI, Roosevelt was not the president at the time, and I don't think he had a TV yet.

Photo Euphoria With Picasa 3 (Beta)

Google has released a new BETA version of it's photo wizard, and now it has even more super easy to use features like retouch, text overlay, & video slide show creator! If your not using picasa yet, you really don't know what you have been missing, but now you can download the new Beta3 version and get even more organized and creative with your digital collection!