Go Left, Lefty

Article Posted at Salon.com by David Sirota 11/10/08

Obama, be progressive!
Voters want you to go big and go liberal -- and not channel Clinton-style incrementalism.
By David Sirota [2008-11-08]

Lord Please, Please, Please let this happen! Then Obama and His loony supporters will see just how center right our nation is......

Inside the Numbers

In 2004 we had 37% GOP, 37% DEM, and 26% IND that made up the popular vote. The total popular vote being 121,068,715.

In 2008 we had 32% GOP, 39% DEM, and 29% IND that made up the popular vote. The total popular vote being 122,698,661.

A total difference of 1,629,946 between the two presidential elections.

In 2004 Bush turned out 93% of the GOP, 11% DEM, and 48% IND. Kerry had 6% GOP, 89% DEM, and 49% IND. George Bush lost the independent vote by 1%, but turned out the GOP by 4% more than Kerry. Also the total amount of self identified GOP was the same as the DEMS.

In 2008 McCain had 90% of the GOP, 10% DEM, and 44% IND. Obama had 89% of the DEMS, 9% GOP, and 52% of the IND. Obama won by 6 percentage points based off these clear facts. The total GOP vote was only 32% of the vote which is 5% less than Bush had in 2004.

Lazy? Puhlease...

I may not have been posting regularly but I haven't missed anything that has been happening with my man Fred. I don't know about everyone else but the more Washington insiders and media types criticize him the more I support him.

I don't know about ya'll but I care very little what the talking heads on the news have to say concerning Fred. Every time I get to hear him speak I am even more convinced that he is my candidate.

I guess unlike some voters I don't necessarily need flashy lines and funny one liners. I consider the selection of the President a very solemn responsibility and should be based on these kind of superficial things.

Fred is still the best conservative candidate in the field..... if not the only one

Sold

And I am not a very easy sell. But Fred T has definitely given me something to cheer about. His statements on Leno and his web cast were spot on. I think we have a candidate that sees what America needs and has the guts to speak it. He is the only candidate that I have heard that makes me feel hopeful. I don't know how the critics can say that he lacks Reagan's appeal, he speaks very clearly and very concisely. Now lets see how he does on the big stage.

He will have time to gear up for the next debate and I look forward to seeing him deliver his platform over the next few months. A Rasmussen Poll taken today has already placed him in a statistical tie with Rudy G. Encouraging, but there is a long row to hoe.

I personally think that effect that Fred is having on the competition is seen in the comments from pundits and analysts. They range from negative to out right hateful. It stems from the way he is conducting this campaign.... he isn't following the conventional intellect, he's marching to his own music. And that really upsets the wonks and rainmakers. Keep up the good work Fred!

Sweeping out the Garbage

Anyone who doesn't understand why Larry Craig should resign will never understand. If the GOP is going to be the party of values then it has to live those values. I doesn't matter to me what Larry Craig did in a Minneapolis bathroom as what he has done in the Senate Chamber, and that isn't much.

He voted for the Immigration Bill and has opposed earmark reform. He is part of the problem and needs to go. His stall impropriety is a good reason for him to step down, the quicker the better. And Warner can go with him no need to wait to finish your term John.

I think it is apparent that the GOP faithful have made their feelings known to the likes of John Warner. Its funny how he announced he was not running again in 2008 after the flack he recieved over his troop withdrawal suggestion and his stand on Immigration. John, I seriously doubt the good citizens od Virginia were going to let you stay in office anyway.

If this party stands a snowsball chance of regaining the House, Senate of the Presidency the candidates that represent have to return to conservative values. Additionally, they have to learn to stand up and fight for those values.

Thompson Alert

Fred Thompson has informed FOX to expect him at their debate on the 5th of September. This signals that a statement is forthcoming announcing his official entry in the Presidential race. The whisper campaigns are in full swing, the beltway insiders are mumbling their misgivings, and Fred, well he is doing what he has done all along.... things his way.

Their seems to be a growing coalition between between the Newt camp and Thompson's. Scuttlebutt has that Fred will announce his official entry via the Internet. A suggestion given to Thompson by Gingrich. Thompson is looking to make his campaign net-centric and what better way than to start by announcing it there.

The Gingrich component is compelling, he has eluded that if Thompson runs he will not and speculation is that he may be tapped by Thompson for a cabinet post should he win the White House. That could be a plus for Thompson if true, many conservatives respect Newt, but not enough to see him make a a run for the White House. Although, Newt is a solid conservative, many believe his is carrying too much baggage from the Clinton years to make a viable run for the Presidency.

So, it appears that Fred Thompson is soon to be official. For those of us who have waited it seems the day has finally arrived. Fred is in! I look forward to seeing the debate and how he handles the race. I hope he put that red truck into the garage for a tune-up, its in for a longer ride than it had to make bake in 96.

Good Ol' Fred

Fred Thompson is about to drive the MSM and Washington Beltway crowd nuts. He has said numerous times that he is "thinking about", "looking into" and "testing the waters", everything but a formal announcement that he will seek the White House.

Judging by the coverage that the MSM give him you would think that he has declared. The Nut York Times have published several hit pieces about him and his wife Jeri. Just this week at the Iowa State Fair he was attacked for riding a golf cart and wearing Gucci loafers. I mean come on folks he is nearly 70.

I have heard him called an insider, a lobbyist, too old, unhealthy, and lazy. I can't imagine how he will be painted when he finals joins the fray. Personally, if his name were Jack Abramnoff, was 96, and six months to live he would still be a better choice than anyone on the Democrat side of the nomination. Of course I am biased.

Actually, his time as a lobbyist isn't a detractor to me. I don't like special interest groups of any type providing money political candidates that includes women's groups and unions, not just oil and tobacco companies. It could be advantageous to have a President that understands that system. I can't think of anyone better to deal with lobbyist reform than a former lobbyist. SO really whats their point?

His age and health? Who cares? He gets around pretty good for a guy his years if you ask me. And Jeri? Again, what is their point? The guy has a wife twenty years younger than himself. Big deal. Doesn't seem to bother most Democrats that Bill was cheating on Hillary with a girl 30 years younger.

The one I absolutely love is that he is an actor. It seems the last time we put an actor in the White House things worked out pretty good. Hollywood liberals should be happy to see one of their own make to the highest office. I would rather have a President in the White House that was an actor, than a President in the White House that is an actor.

Thompson has said he is going to rub a campaign like one we have never seen in American Presidential races before. As long as he stays real and addresses the questions with real answers he will accomplish that very lofty goal. I am hoping he hits the trail speaking a clear concise message to the American people. If he does, he stands a very good chance of making it an interesting campaign run.

Joe, Let's Talk Faith

Joe Biden aid in statement one of the reasons the Democrats have been beaten in the last two general elections was because they were afraid to talk about faith. He then went on to offer up Bill Clinton as the model of faith for the party. Bill Clinton? I was inclined to agree with Mr. Biden's assessment until he brought Clinton into it. If Bill Clinton stands as their model of faith, an adulterer and liar, then no wonder they have lost.

Actually Joe better watch throwing words like "faith" around, the liberals with have a fit. His statement might even be construed as an admission to the importance of faith to the majority of the American people. That is an issue that causes agnostic and atheist liberals to foam at the mouth. They have spend decades trying to marginalize God for one of their own to recognize his important has to be maddening to them.

One of the major reason that the Democratic Party has lost much of its support over the years is the stand that they have taken on faith issues. Their stand on issues such as abortion and homosexuality puts them at odds with a majority of believers, Christians in particular. So, is this a signal of a sea change in the party? I doubt it. Its nothing more than attempt to draw support.

Biden's statements should in all serious be heeded solemnly by the Democrats. Faith is an important issue for the majority of voters. But in order to talk about their faith, they must first have faith. That is the issue, talk is cheap.

Most persons that are sincere believers know when someone is truly a person of faith. It shows in their actions, not in their words. This is what politicians, liken Biden, miss, they think they can "talk" faith. I doesn't work that way, you have to live it. And if you live it, you don't have to talk about it... it shows.

Disturbing

ACORN, a left wing voter advocacy group, has been affiliated with fraudulent voter registration submissions. Why does this not disturb the American public more? A special interest group is involved in fraud that could effect the outcome of elections. Probably for the same reason that only 50% of Americans vote. Fraud is nothing new to American politics. Election fraud goes back as far as there are elections. Today, however, there really is no excuse for allowing it to happen. We have the technology and ability to ensure the fairest elections in our history, yet the public and politicians remain silent.

This is 2007, yet there are still precincts in states that use paper ballots and do not require voters to identify themselves. The latter infuriates me the most. In my particular state you are required to show a picture identification. What is wrong with that? No one can say they do not have access to one. In many states if you cannot obtain a driver license they will provide you a state picture ID for free or for a small fee. Yet, there are states that have no requirements for them to be shown at the polls.

And isn't a bit condemning that the special interest groups, like ACORN, are also the ones who are opposed to picture ID requirements and motor voter registration? Given the fact that had an ID been required in the states were this flap happened, the likelihood of those false registrations being submitted would most likely not have occurred. It makes their stand on this issue seem a bit dubious.

The entire idea that we need groups like ACORN running around registering voters stinks of partisanship. Voting is a constitutional right and is a personal responsibility. WE should be responsible to ensure that WE are registered to vote, and especially not some partisan group. Thats my two cents.