Dems are off the stage I wonder how they did?

Well honestly I can really tell you how they did, especially since every major news station is covering McCain's VP pick. Obama delivered a great speech that attracted all of people, but we knew he would do that. But what Obama did do is fire me up, and actually motivate me to now beat him. I am personally finish with arrogance and the complete blindness of Obama to everything. I honestly feel that this man couldn't run a government even with all the help in the world. I never mixed friendship with politics, due to the fact that the majority of times it would result into a problem or a fight. But I remember this funny t-shirt I got from a friend that stated what you see to the left. And I am going to live by it. People say they do there research on the candidates, but what does that really mean. If you are a person that just like to research a few topics then you fail, and yes that is a true statement. You fail the system, and you fail every child and future American who you simply didn't think of when you voted. Come on you probably just voted for your single issue and that has nothing to due with the greater good, and then comes the real question... do you really care who wins? Obama banks on those loser's who just listen to him on TV and go wow that was a great speech. McCain uses a different tactic which is like hey i fought a war for you vote for me. Both campaigns are trying to place YOU the last minute king/queen on the spot light. So what are you going to do? Simply sit back and act like it has nothing to do with you or get involved. Like the picture says on Nov 4th I might just have to really live by it. With the stage cleared and the Dem's back on the trail we shall see on Monday what kind of bump Obama got. And how McCain running mate will do for the first weekend of campaigning.

Day 1: Democratic National Convention

Today was the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and honestly from watching the replay it was boring but accomplishing. Usually day one is built for you to take care of any primary or problems that you ran into before the convention. Basically the convention servers as a doctor’s visit and for you to get healthy again to face off in November, and usually does the job for both parties. So here is how the first day rapped up. (I will be only commenting on what was shown on TV due to the fact that’s all we really actually seen) First up was that Wooing DNC Chairman from Vermont Howard Dean that got a few woos from the crowd. If anyone of you forgot what the woo is about look it up on YouTube and I am sure you will find it. Howard Dean welcomed everyone and reassured the people that it would be an enjoyable night. At this time everyone remembered why Howard Dean lost his bid for the presidency and quickly moved on. After a lot of people I don’t even nor care to mention spoke it was time for the heavy hitters of day one. Time for the speaker of the house to well I guess speak. Nancy Pelosi delivered a theme speech called, “Renewing Americas Promise.” She of course drew a loud applause when she was introduced but quickly began to lose the crowd simply because she doesn’t even know what she is saying. I want everyone know who knows me to remember every time I speak and when I get caught up in words, remember, and remember when I keep trying to talk and all you here is well nothing. Well that happen to the lovely California Congresswoman, and it wasn’t done with grace. Now it was time to actually praise a true public servant, it was time for President Carter to speak. Now I don’t agree with anything President Carter did as President, but as a humanitarian I have nothing but respect for that man. President Carter actually got a good applause from the crowd and his video from New Orleans was well done. I really can’t say anything about him, he himself always knew he would be better of not in the white house. It was now time for Kennedy to shine, and take his bow at the convention, and he was sadly electric to the crowd. When he appeared the convention broke out in its loudest uproar and uncontrollable fit for the senior Senator from Mass. Ted Kennedy. Kennedy was diagnosed early this year with cancer and if battling with it in the Senate. After his speech and dedication we moved onto the main event Michelle Obama speech. Now this is where a lot of fixing had to be done, and she accomplished it well. Mrs. Obama reinforced that she has always been proud of her country, and restated that Obama is looking to listen to our hopes rather then our fears. She overall did a great job and I really can’t say anything against her. Then again with no real message and nothing really to sell to us, it was really just like a pageant. We shall see how day two turns out and yes Hillary Clinton will speak!

What happen to the dream ticket?

For the majority of Hillary Clinton supporters they are asking themselves that questions, “What happen to the dream ticket?” Well simply enough Obama feels the need that he doesn’t need Hillary Clinton at the bottom of the ticket, and frankly he probably didn’t want her even near his name on the ballot. Everyone agrees that if Obama had chosen Hillary that he would lock the Electoral College, and would become President, but Obama didn’t want that to happen. It actually makes me wonder what is Obama doing, and even more importantly what is he thinking? With the polls all tightening up and McCain surging in many of the swing states you would bring on a VP that would help you out in those states. For example today’s polls have McCain leading in New Mexico, New Hampshire, Nevada, and Ohio which added up is about 34 electoral votes. Hillary Clinton carried those states in the primaries, and probably would be able to help Obama with bring them over to his camp in November. But Obama decided to go a different rout, and has selected Biden. Just a day after the Obama/Biden ticket was made the majority of Hillary Clinton supporters are undecided and 30% says now they are voting for McCain. If Obama doesn’t think this is a problem then he doesn’t know what to expect come the fall. If McCain wins over about 38% or higher then McCain will just walk into the White House, and Obama will just craw back to the Senate. And I will be perfectly honest with you all and say that the Republican Party can not beat the Clintons, or rather it would be impossible to do this year. I wonder what Hillary Clinton is thinking, and if she would ever accept the nod from McCain to be his vice president? Well tomorrow kicks of the Democratic Convention and I will be watching with a both eyes.

Independents at the GOP Convention & Speaking!

Earlier this week we were informed that Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and former Democratic Nominee for Vice President (Gore-Lieberman) will speak at the Republican Convention. Recently Senate Majority leader Harry Reed said that, “Lieberman is defending his friend” which to him was acceptable, but still raised a lot of questions on where Lieberman will fall come re-election in a few years. Back in 2006 Lieberman was defeated in the democratic primary for re-election; he then immediately announced that he was going to run as an independent. During this race almost every leading democrat supported the democrat nominee instead of the veteran incumbent Lieberman, but sadly for them Lieberman still won. Recently Lieberman has been considered as a possible VP for John McCain, or a member of a McCain Administration. What can we expect from Lieberman, who almost became Vice President and if would have won in 2000 probably would be running for President now, I don’t know. I do know that Lieberman was part of the reason why McCain won New Hampshire and why he shot back into the lime light. Many people are saying that Lieberman may jump ship fully and join the Republican Party at the convention, and that he will assert himself as a big play in the New GOP. What ever the case is I am a big fan of this politician, and believe he is actually helping out McCain out. Also if anyone thinks having a strong independent candidate as a friend then I only remind you that if you carry the majority of the independents in this country, then you are probably going to become President. Keep it going Lieberman probably the only good thing ever to come from the Left!

Who Obama shouldn't pick!

With the convention within just a few days speculation on who will be the democratic nominee for Vice President has taken full storm. Before Obama even clinched the nomination he was already venting possible candidates but tonight I would like to tell you who he should eliminate and why. Rumors continue to rise after the senior Senator of Delaware made a trip to Georgia the other day and now giving a prime time speech at the convention. Many now believe that Obama would like Joseph Biden (D-Delaware) to be the nominee for Vice President. And all I have to say to that is Thank You for another victory. If you ask anyone, especially democrats, they don’t have a favored opinion of this man. Yes polls show they wouldn’t mind seeing Senator Biden as Secretary of State. I bet half the people are just trying to get rid of him, and get him out of the Senate. Biden has had two failed presidential elections, and also multiple controversial problems. If Obama chooses this man he would also gain not just the state of Delaware in the election but also all the problems that Biden has caused in his very dark past. It would be interesting to see what kind of ballot that would make but again it would put an end to this “Change” campaign that Obama has promised. Biden is the old that Obama promised to get rid, so why bring him on the ticket. The only logical thing I could think of is that Obama needs someone who is experience, well there are a lot of people that are more experience then Obama so pick again. But if he does pick Senator Biden then hello four more years of Republican controlled White House.

McCain-Powell Ticket?

I know that early July I supported Mitt Romney as the best choice for Vice President, and I am not changing my mind, just asserting who would be a dream Vice Presidential Candidate. Well by the picture and the heading of this post you probably can imagine that the dream candidate would be that of Colin Powell. This is a man that many people within our party that meaning the Republican Party, consider a hero and compare him to the likes of President Eisenhower. But sadly Powell has never showed great interest in political lime light, and chooses to remain a public servant of our country, and offering his advice on world events to whom ever asks for it. Former Secretary of State, Personal Advisor to the President, Good Will Ambassador, and a General, all make him qualify for President but lack of interest prompts him to be Vice President. His resume is endless and achievements are the size of California but quite simply to put it he is a candidate that probably could win all 50 states himself, but again does not want to seek the highest office of the land. Instead of sitting in an office and making big decisions, he is out there physically living and executing those decisions. Truly an American Hero, and always draws a big crowd where ever he goes. So if McCain would choose Powell and honestly if Powell says yes, then my friends Obama would be politically finished. But as I stated above this is a dream ticket, and a ticket that would guarantee a victory come November, only time will tell if this dream comes true. Mitt Romney is still the safe choice and still a good one to make.

Wake up District 170

This evening I would like to cover a local race that has been kicked off recently for the open seat in the Pennsylvania Legislature, which is the District 170 Representative. This seat is currently held by George Kenney(R) who announced his retirement early this year. Due to his retirement democrats have been eyeing up with this district for a possible push for their cause come the fall. The democrats have nominated Boyle, who was once before nominated but lost to Kenney is the 06 cycle of elections. But now since no more Kenney the democrats believe they will sure enough win this district. As a member of this district this concerns me greatly and I feel that this could start a new trend that simply would ruin us. The republican nominee is Matt Taubenberger, whose father recently lost his bid for Mayor of Philadelphia, is a former aid and advisor to Kenney. He is also a hand pick successor to this long term public servant that of George Kenney. Taubenberger has made the violence in our city, and increase police that main points of his campaign. He also outlines his plan in great detail, and offers how we law biding citizens how to help. Boyle offers just six small lines to dealing with violence. Boyle seems not to take a strong stance against violence, especially at a time we need it most. During these times of economic problems and serious housing issues we need someone who is experience with all of this and who has a lot of experience in Harrisburg to deal with it. Matt is our guy to battle all the problems that we face, and will stand with all of us so we can battle these problems together. I am proud that I am voting for Matt Taubenberger and I hope many of you who live in this great district are too.

Faith and Politics

And the winner of the forum is, no one! That’s right, in this type of forum you can’t have just one winner, because this forum was built for us to get to know each of the candidates faith. But there was a goal for both candidates which was clearly identified and only one of them could accomplished what they hoped to. Obama hoped to earn votes from evangelical voters which tend to go to republicans, and as for McCain he wanted to establish himself as a leader among evangelicals like George Bush did before him. And the winner of that was clearly McCain and I will tell you why. McCain was capable to answers the questions with speed, and honestly. His answers we not just what we wanted to hear but what we need to hear. He tied in his experience with life and his own marriage to our daily lives. McCain also made references that Obama failed to do, for example McCain used current events and his experience to answer the questions. Obama couldn’t do this because he doesn’t have that much experience to offer us, or rather apply any of his experience to our problems. If you tuned in on either fox or cnn you saw McCain winning the during the forum and many evangelicals are now going to vote for McCain. So missions accomplished by McCain, and if anyone missed it you didn’t miss much, but you did see a little preview of what is to come in the debates in the months to come.

McCain Part of the Forum

Now Senator McCain enters the stage with a strong and standing ovation. McCain was able to answer the question what was his first moral failure was his marriage, this was a question that Obama avoided. McCain got a strong response when he answer the question that dealt with what policy that he stood for was against the majority, and was against his party. McCain was the first to break away from the status que of drilling in America, and now is leading the party in drilling. But McCain did have problems with delivery at first but seemed to start getting settled. McCain also seems to be getting through the questions a lot slower then Obama. McCain also had a low moment when he keep bringing up his past, and not focusing on he question. But when McCain was asked when does a baby get considered for right, he answer “at conception!” Which was greeted with a strong ovation from the crowd. States need to make the decisions for themselves with their courts, and he would respect those decision. At this point McCain is gaining on the questions, and now answering questions that Obama didn’t. McCain also showed a lot of emotion in his answers, and even began to show more passion in his hopes for tomorrow, than Obama. “We need to look beyond self interest” was a good quote from McCain when talking about spending. When asked about the world, McCain came down hard on genocide, and also the need to double humanitarian efforts in the world. “We face enormous challenges both security and world issues that we know about today… American feels its time for us to move forward… and I got into these areas of the country that probably wont vote for me and I say now and always will, that I will be a President for everybody not just for those who vote for me but for everyone… Also to be up to face the challenges before us.” That was McCain answer why he wanted to be President and yes that was all in one minute.

Obama Part of the Forum

In tonight’s Faith Forum, that place Obama and McCain in an interview setup, that asked both candidates to explain his view of issues only dealing with faith. This was the first time that both candidates would share the stage since clinching their respected party nominations. Obama took the stage fist with a strong and standing ovation from the crowd. At first glance you notice that Obama seemed to look tired, and had some gray hair showing, but none the less showed off his charm to kick of this forum. The first topic of discussion was leadership and it asked specifics of Obama. Obama ansewers were strong and quickly answered with precision and good answers. “Jesus Christ died for my sins” This is a quote that Obama gave when he was asked what role is Christianity to him, and what has it done for him. “We don’t walk alone” was another quote that Obama gave that impressed me, and impressed the crowd. Obama however had moments we you saw the crowd, the facilitator, and as well as myself bored with Obama. Obama brought up the war in Iraq on multiple times, and tried to flaunt his foreign policy. Also Obama didn’t answer some of the questions but used words and debate to move around them. For example when Obama was asked about Abortion and Marriage he flipped flopped on the stage, and didn’t give a definite answer. However probably the most dropped ball of the night was when Obama was asked why he should be President in one minute, of course he took more than a minute. Sacrifices and need to work together for a better tomorrow was a strong finish for Obama and overall not a bad job. Now time to listen to McCain. I will analyze both candidates at the conclusion of the forum.

Hillary not done yet!

Well if any of you thought Hillary Clinton was finished with 08 then you must be crazy. Recently the Senior Senator of NY has asked to be on the ballot at the convention in Denver in a few weeks. And the result is, yes, the good senator will be on the ballot and her delegates will be heard. Which to Obama this means to show the historical presidential run of Hillary Clinton, and how close she came to winning it all. To McCain this would be a bad thing, simply showing party unity and a united party to take on McCain in the fall. So what does the majority of American think, well let me tell ya. Almost 85% of Hillary Clinton supporters are just recently getting over the fact that she will not be the nominee, but having her on the ballot reminds them how close she really came. Now if you supported a horse and they lost, and remember you bet a lot on this horse, would you like to be constantly reminded that you didn’t win? NO! You don’t want to be reminded; in fact the winning horse would rather gain your support for the next race and win the big prize. For Obama this is a bad sign, and we don’t know exactly the end result of this announcement of Hillary Clinton, maybe she just wants the voice of 18 million heard, or she knows that if Obama wins she will probably not be President. But if Obama losses she could either challenge President McCain to a second term, or the republican nominee, but her chances of winning is almost guarantee. The Clintons are not stupid and they know the political system probably best, and will play this convention as just a stepping stone for the future. We are not done with the Clintons yet!

Georgia under fire!

In recent news, and world events we have heard about the conflict that is ongoing between Russia and Georgia. The timing of this conflict couldn’t be better, especially with Olympics on and the world not really paying attention. If you check any major news website you will see the crisis in Georgia beaten out by three news stories, John Edwards Scandal, Olympic Report, and Popular Road Trips. Sadly the situation in Georgia comes in fourth, and it only proves my point that this is a perfect time for Russia to invade there fallen soviet comrade. Everyone is paying attention to something else and only seem to refer to the conflict whenever they hear it on the news, but don’t be fooled they only speak of it for about a minute. Sadly enough it simply goes without true feeling and no real response from the world. The “Great” European Union offered this stupid and ineffective cease-fire that would make Hitler laugh, and of course Russia denied this. Sadly enough Georgia has been, for about five years now, asking for the UN to help out their situation. And like what the UN does best, nothing of course, stated that Georgia was not in any danger, this of course was stated again about a week ago. Oppsss. Many Americans don’t want to send our troops into war, and I agree, but also now more than ever Americans are challenging Obama’s foreign policy. And what does Obama say, “For many months, I have warned that there needs to be active international engagement to peacefully address the disputes over South Ossetia and Abkhazia, including a high-level and neutral international mediator, and a genuine international peacekeeping force – not simply Russian troops.”(Obama Statement of the situation) Peacekeeping force I wonder who would be the ones who will be sending there troops, wait I do know it would be us. McCain wants a cease-fire to be immediately achieved, followed by humanitarian efforts to the Georgia people, and immediate response from the UN. Now I do cringe at the UN comment from McCain but it a lot better then already talking physical retribution that could set off the next cold war with Russia. My prayers go out to each and every victim of this desperate and unnecessary attack from Russia onto the Georgia people.

Obama Bust!

As you probably already know that in recent polls Senator McCain is catching up to Senator Obama in both national polls and more importantly in the electoral college. Many political scientist and political operatives would suggest that this recent decline is not permanent but that Obama would surly rebound. I, of course, disagree with that entirely and will provide you with the evidence why. See Obama went to those foreign countries to flaunt his superstar status and his diplomatic styles to help pave a way, rather pave a message for American voters. That message is simply stating that Obama is ready to be commander and chief and sure enough ready to lead America to a prominent future. Seems to be a good enough deal, and in fact Obama had millions of people show up in Berlin to hear him speak, so why does almost the majority of America now hail him as a SNOB? Come on now; Obama spoke great words, and promised to fight poverty, and injustices in the world. How does that not sell to us, to you, or rather to the entire USA. Because he didn't say it to us, and instead of running for president he simply just acting as if he had already won. There is a 100% difference between presidential candidate and being president, Obama doesn't know the difference. See Obama thought we would run to our TV and listen to ever word he said, well he was right. However instead of giving him a hero's welcome home, he received a pump down in the polls, and his favorable rating drooped lower then McCain. When you tell the world exactly the same thing to the American people, Americans tend to get pissed. Not yet convince, well take a look at Senator McCain's events the past week. He has had a record amount of people turn out and in fact Obama at a rally in a blue state yesterday was booed. Especially booed when he repeated the line, "Poverty will be no more" a line that we heard in France, England, Germany, and Iraq. If your not convince yet then you must be following your parents to the polls on election day, or you've been blinded by union officials, or you simply don't understand whats going on in the world. Decisions need honest and serious people to make them, Obama has made very little and has done pretty much nothing to help us. Make the decision your self, bust or not, I sure you can come to your own conclusion.