I'll start this one by saying, "I was wrong!" I thought last night that Gov. Pawlenty of MN was the pick. This is one time I don't mind being wrong. Gov. Palin, though a shocking choice, is a brilliant one. She is conservative on almost every issue. Some may have problems with her veto of a bill in Alaska that would have limited insurance coverage for samesex partners. Her personal and political stance, however, on marriage is solid...between one man and one woman. She is unashamedly prolife. She had no misgivings about bringing her fifth child into the world even though she knew that he would be born with Down Syndrome, contrast that with the Senator from Illinois.(see my previous blog) She is all about truly cutting government spending. If my numbers are correct she cut some 300 unnecessary state programs.
Her biggest criticism at this point is lack of experience. In reality, she has more executive experience than any of the other guys combined. They have all only been in the Senate, although decisions have to be made, obviously as a Senator, they are not executive level. She is in effect the commander in chief of Alaska's National Guard, although that may not mean much to some, again contrast that to the One.
All in all, I think this was a great choice for McCain. He sures up any questions about a conservative administration and brings a whashington outsider into the fray. I am sure many things will be said and thrown her way over the next several weeks, but something tells me she is up to the task, just ask the last two governors of Alaska!
Ok...now, not sure the next time or topic, may not even be political. If you have any suggestions I would love to give it a shot just let me know.
Friday, August 29, 2008
First Reflections on Faulty Judgement
So, I have never really done this too much before...excuse the grammar...but I thought that I would just give it a go and see what happens.
Many things make me think, I may not get very far in thought, but at least the attempt is made. Now, I am a politically minded person. You may not agree with everything that I say on here, but hopefully you will respect my right to what i believe just as I will respect your right to be wrong...:) jk....
Earlier tonight, the so called coronation occurred. The modern day "moses" of America that will lead us back to the promised land took his place in history. I'll pause here to say that this truly was an historic day, for that I am grateful to have been around to see it. Anyway, whether you agree or disagree, question or defend Barrack Obama, one has to admit; the man has a way of drawing you in to what he says. I will say that I will not be voting for him, there is simply too much that I am at the opposite end of the spectrum. As many will say that one issue shouldn't make a campaign, the issue of abortion and in this case partial/full birth abortion, can tell a lot about a man's character or at the very least his judgment. Obama says that the state bill a few years ago in Illinois would have endangered a woman's right to an abortion, essentially overturning Roe v. Wade, or at least attempting to go down that path. He said that there were already laws that would protect babies born alive. Several issues arise out of this. First, the Born Alive Infant Protection Act (the third one in the state to be brought up) was identical to the Federal legislation that had been agreed to by some of the countries most liberal leaders, including Hillary Clinton and Harry Reid. Barrack had said he would support such a bill, but proceded to "abstain" from the vote and even speaking out against it...(if I am wrong, please provide the source of evidence) he was the only state senator to do so. 98 of them voted in favor of the law! Either he has a warped idea of morals and what is right and decent or he had no understanding of the law that was presented(by the way, the committee he chaired sent this bill through for a vote, how does that make sense when he had personally not allowed the other two to go through). Further complicating what his stance may be on this issue, he would not or could not answer Rick Warren's question of when does life begin? after stammering for what seemed like minutes he said that decision was above his pay grade, this from a man who wants to be the chief policy maker in the greatest country in the world. Say what you will about President Bush, but at least, even if he is wrong, he has the intestinal fortitude to say and stand by what he believes. In contrast, without hesitation, John McCain said to this question, "at conception". So either Barrack has little vision and limited understanding of the issue, or he simply does not value the lives of these babies. For some of you, that will sound harsh and sensational, but truth is truth and sometimes can't be sugarcoated.
Look, I have my issues with John McCain. The was a point that I said I wouldn't vote for him. Based on my own convictions, I don't think I can afford not to this time around. Our country cannot afford four years of indecisiveness. That kind of amateur thinking will allow another attack on our own soil. Those that think that Tehran and Moscow will just sit down and have coffee and suddenly feel all better about America because Obama is President and he talked to them, will be in for a rude awakening. Those guys are just hoping against hope that Barrack wins, because they know he will not do what it takes to truly stand up against them.
I am in no way saying that Barrack does not love this country. He just has the absolute wrong ideas and perceptions to lead us. It is his judgement that concerns me. From interesting friendships, all of which have had to be severed in some form, to questionable foriegn policy, to being out right wrong on sactity of human life, HE IS NOT READY!
Not all of these will be political, but I just had to today! Look for info on McCains VP pick...probably Pawlenty, tomorrow or Saturday.
Many things make me think, I may not get very far in thought, but at least the attempt is made. Now, I am a politically minded person. You may not agree with everything that I say on here, but hopefully you will respect my right to what i believe just as I will respect your right to be wrong...:) jk....
Earlier tonight, the so called coronation occurred. The modern day "moses" of America that will lead us back to the promised land took his place in history. I'll pause here to say that this truly was an historic day, for that I am grateful to have been around to see it. Anyway, whether you agree or disagree, question or defend Barrack Obama, one has to admit; the man has a way of drawing you in to what he says. I will say that I will not be voting for him, there is simply too much that I am at the opposite end of the spectrum. As many will say that one issue shouldn't make a campaign, the issue of abortion and in this case partial/full birth abortion, can tell a lot about a man's character or at the very least his judgment. Obama says that the state bill a few years ago in Illinois would have endangered a woman's right to an abortion, essentially overturning Roe v. Wade, or at least attempting to go down that path. He said that there were already laws that would protect babies born alive. Several issues arise out of this. First, the Born Alive Infant Protection Act (the third one in the state to be brought up) was identical to the Federal legislation that had been agreed to by some of the countries most liberal leaders, including Hillary Clinton and Harry Reid. Barrack had said he would support such a bill, but proceded to "abstain" from the vote and even speaking out against it...(if I am wrong, please provide the source of evidence) he was the only state senator to do so. 98 of them voted in favor of the law! Either he has a warped idea of morals and what is right and decent or he had no understanding of the law that was presented(by the way, the committee he chaired sent this bill through for a vote, how does that make sense when he had personally not allowed the other two to go through). Further complicating what his stance may be on this issue, he would not or could not answer Rick Warren's question of when does life begin? after stammering for what seemed like minutes he said that decision was above his pay grade, this from a man who wants to be the chief policy maker in the greatest country in the world. Say what you will about President Bush, but at least, even if he is wrong, he has the intestinal fortitude to say and stand by what he believes. In contrast, without hesitation, John McCain said to this question, "at conception". So either Barrack has little vision and limited understanding of the issue, or he simply does not value the lives of these babies. For some of you, that will sound harsh and sensational, but truth is truth and sometimes can't be sugarcoated.
Look, I have my issues with John McCain. The was a point that I said I wouldn't vote for him. Based on my own convictions, I don't think I can afford not to this time around. Our country cannot afford four years of indecisiveness. That kind of amateur thinking will allow another attack on our own soil. Those that think that Tehran and Moscow will just sit down and have coffee and suddenly feel all better about America because Obama is President and he talked to them, will be in for a rude awakening. Those guys are just hoping against hope that Barrack wins, because they know he will not do what it takes to truly stand up against them.
I am in no way saying that Barrack does not love this country. He just has the absolute wrong ideas and perceptions to lead us. It is his judgement that concerns me. From interesting friendships, all of which have had to be severed in some form, to questionable foriegn policy, to being out right wrong on sactity of human life, HE IS NOT READY!
Not all of these will be political, but I just had to today! Look for info on McCains VP pick...probably Pawlenty, tomorrow or Saturday.
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