OK, I don't love insurance companies. I've always had a hard time forking over money for something that may never happen. But, on the flip side, when I've needed 'em, I've sure been glad they were there.
But liking them, hating them, thinking they're needed, wishing they weren't, isn't the issue. Would I like to see some changes? Sure. I'd also like to see changes at General Motors, Microsoft, Comcast, etc., etc., etc., too. Do I want government types going after them? sticking their fingers into their business? telling them how much money they can pay? Nope.
Do I like the idea of Obama and friends demagoging* them to promote their health care "reform"? Definitely not.
The Dems have a number of strategies they're using to steer the American sheep toward the government health care corral... or slaughterhouse...
The 'they're all a bunch of racists' tactic is resonating with some. The 'mob / nasty right-wing / old white people' tactic is resonating with another group. The 'hate and blame insurance companies' is going to resonate with some others.
Obama and friends have organized to really focus on the hate and blame insurance companies tactic.
The Wall Street Journal did a piece on the organized, scripted, targeting of insurance agencies by Health Care for American Now (HCAN) on Sept. 19th (see below). The group, supported by ACORN, MoveOn.org and others, is going to be protesting outside the doors of local insurance companies starting... oh dear, starting today... I should have written about this yesterday! Be sure to watch the"mainstream" media tonight 'cause you know it'll be a big story (although here in Georgia they're going to be competing with the horrific flooding issues we've experienced, so maybe they'll wait a few days for the paid picketers to go into action).
The stated goal of the group is to garner media attention and make villains of insurance companies. They think we're stupid, they think we can be led. Unfortunately there are a lot of sheep-types holding their hands up... no out... saying "feed me, take care of me, it doesn't matter if the end result is the destruction of our country".
A few minutes ago a friend sent me another article from the Wall Street Journal about Max Baucus going after Humana for having the audacity to question a portion of his Bill. Read the article (below) and then ask yourself, as my friend did, if it's like this NOW, what's it going to be like if the government takes over health care? Ya think they're imperialistic, my way or the highway, I know what's best for you and your family, types now??? Wait until they own it all.
The libs are GOOD at using the media, at using our dislikes and fears, at steering the sheep and some who sit on the fence. I doubt we're even seeing the barest tip of the 'cram health care down their throats' campaign that's in the works.
I pray we have more true American spirit than sheep and that we prevail. We need to hold out, if we can, until the 2010 elections. They know they're in deep doo-doo if they don't get their agendas passed before the next round of elections. We're in for some major, major upheavals if they succeed with a fraction of what Obama and company have said they plan to implement. It's going to be wild ride on a herd of bucking broncos to try and stop enough of their agenda to save America. Put on your spurs, extra thick chaps and buy stock in bandages. We have to win, we have to succeed.
Here's are a couple of must read articles:
Health reformers targeting 'enemies'
The plan for a series of grass-roots demonstrations Tuesday to promote President Obama's health care agenda calls for tightly scripted events and an "escalation" of efforts against "enemies" of reform.
Organizers insist there is no comparison to rowdy summer town hall meetings and recent "tea party" protests that have challenged White House policies.
But Health Care for America Now (HCAN), which is backed by a coalition of labor unions and liberal groups including ACORN and MoveOn.org, organized the protests to target insurance companies and drafted the plan, which describes the demonstrations as part of its "insurance enemies project."
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/19/obamas-overhaul-backers-targeting-enemies/?feat=home_cube_position1
Baucus Bludgeons Humana
Political intimidation has always been part of the current Congress's health-care strategy: "If you're not at the table, you're on the menu" is tattooed on every lobbyist and industry rep in Washington. But Max Baucus's latest bullying tactics are hard to believe by even these standards, as the Senate Finance Chairman has sicced federal regulators on the insurer Humana Inc. for daring to criticize one part of his health bill.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204488304574427200839672342.html?mod=djemEditorialPage
(* had to go look up the spelling for that one! I couldn't figure out if I needed to leave the "u" in it or not... looks like either is correct, however the blogger spellcheck doesn't like either spelling... http://www.yourdictionary.com/demagoguing)
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
History is being written.
History books of the future will write about this moment in America. The big question is what will be written?
It appears that we're headed for this version:
Of course, we could see this:
I'm hoping for the second scenario. If the first comes true, it ain't gonna be as pretty as the government controlled history books and media will portray.
It is impossible, completely impossible, to thwart or squelch our basic human drives to the point where we'll work simply to give it away to those who won't lift a finger for themselves. We want to see the fruits of our labor. We are competitive by nature and nothing the government does is going to change our basic nature.
If you take away our ability to work toward goals that improve our existence, our souls wilt and die. We give because we want to give, not because we're forced to give.
In a perfect world, minus any corruption, mental illness, psychological quirks, insecurities, greed and power hungry individuals, socialism might work. Actually, if you think about it, you may find that your vision of Heaven is somewhat socialistic. Big difference being that all those nasty quirks of human nature I mentioned won't exist in Heaven.
In socialistic cultures there are still the haves and have nots. Does anyone really believe the Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid or Barack Obama types will live in same housing most of us will be relegated to in the future world? Will they get exactly the same treatment? Will they be on the same list we're on as we wait for medical care?
All those who believe in the world Obama is painting are being deceived.
What happens when people like me stop working? When we're taxed, penalized, tromped on long enough there won't be any incentive to produce. When the government steps in to take the fruits of my labor, what reason will I have to work? Why shouldn't everyone's hand be out equally? What makes the leech better than the person who strives to improve their life through hard work or innovation?
Those who are now paying the tab and providing jobs for the majority are being punished. They are being made the scapegoats to further Obama's long-term goal. He's firing up the masses and they're following along believing someday they too, will eat caviar and drink champagne.
Obama is in the process of re-ordering society. It may seem to work on paper, but the reality is that there will always be those who scramble to be at the top of any society. In the world he seems to be creating, there will still be a "higher" class. It will be made up of those who are able to "work the system". Ultimately, there will be the government class and then the rest of us, the masses who will all be equally miserable.
Watching all the happenings at the G20 Summit and in Washington I believe more and more that our country is slipping away. Many, possibly the majority, are continuing to live their lives as though nothing is going to change. I think it's part of our nature, too, in this country at least, to believe that things will always work out. We believe that we'll make things better, find a way past any adversity.
I'm afraid that may not be so if more of us don't wake up, stand up and speak up.
Despite the gloom and doom I just spewed, I am clinging to my hope, my guns, my religion and my belief in America. I do believe we have the ability to overcome all that is being thrown at us. I am counting on America to wake up as more and more seem to be doing.
It appears that we're headed for this version:
In year 1 OLO miraculous changes were manifested which resulted in the glorious brotherhood we enjoy throughout the world today. Personal rights were proven to be destructive and now we all share in magnificent collective goals to the betterment of our nature. Everyone has a home, food, healthcare and works in the field that best serves our world. All hail The One in this 10th year of Our Lord Obama.
Of course, we could see this:
In 2009 the soul of America was tested. The core principles upon which our country was built were assailed by those wanting to move the country to a socialistic style of government. Due to the valiant efforts of many groups and the final awakening of the true American spirit, those attacking the Constitution were silenced.
I'm hoping for the second scenario. If the first comes true, it ain't gonna be as pretty as the government controlled history books and media will portray.
It is impossible, completely impossible, to thwart or squelch our basic human drives to the point where we'll work simply to give it away to those who won't lift a finger for themselves. We want to see the fruits of our labor. We are competitive by nature and nothing the government does is going to change our basic nature.
If you take away our ability to work toward goals that improve our existence, our souls wilt and die. We give because we want to give, not because we're forced to give.
In a perfect world, minus any corruption, mental illness, psychological quirks, insecurities, greed and power hungry individuals, socialism might work. Actually, if you think about it, you may find that your vision of Heaven is somewhat socialistic. Big difference being that all those nasty quirks of human nature I mentioned won't exist in Heaven.
In socialistic cultures there are still the haves and have nots. Does anyone really believe the Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid or Barack Obama types will live in same housing most of us will be relegated to in the future world? Will they get exactly the same treatment? Will they be on the same list we're on as we wait for medical care?
All those who believe in the world Obama is painting are being deceived.
What happens when people like me stop working? When we're taxed, penalized, tromped on long enough there won't be any incentive to produce. When the government steps in to take the fruits of my labor, what reason will I have to work? Why shouldn't everyone's hand be out equally? What makes the leech better than the person who strives to improve their life through hard work or innovation?
Those who are now paying the tab and providing jobs for the majority are being punished. They are being made the scapegoats to further Obama's long-term goal. He's firing up the masses and they're following along believing someday they too, will eat caviar and drink champagne.
Obama is in the process of re-ordering society. It may seem to work on paper, but the reality is that there will always be those who scramble to be at the top of any society. In the world he seems to be creating, there will still be a "higher" class. It will be made up of those who are able to "work the system". Ultimately, there will be the government class and then the rest of us, the masses who will all be equally miserable.
Watching all the happenings at the G20 Summit and in Washington I believe more and more that our country is slipping away. Many, possibly the majority, are continuing to live their lives as though nothing is going to change. I think it's part of our nature, too, in this country at least, to believe that things will always work out. We believe that we'll make things better, find a way past any adversity.
I'm afraid that may not be so if more of us don't wake up, stand up and speak up.
Despite the gloom and doom I just spewed, I am clinging to my hope, my guns, my religion and my belief in America. I do believe we have the ability to overcome all that is being thrown at us. I am counting on America to wake up as more and more seem to be doing.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Snowe, Collins and Specter
Specter, Collins and Snowe.
Collins, Specter and Snowe.
Nope, no matter how I rearrange their names, I still see three RINOs.
Turncoats.
Not only have they betrayed their fellow Republican Senators, they have betrayed the country.
When history is written, assuming there will be a day when accurate history writing still exists, those three will be listed as the ones who destroyed the greatest country in the world.
They have handed the Democrats, the liberals, Obama and friends everything they've ever wanted. They have made our fight to preserve liberty and freedom a mockery.
We should wear black arm bands. We need to send condolence cards. The country should be in mourning. I am.
That was not a compromise they hammered out, it was America being sold behind closed doors.
Collins, Specter and Snowe.
Nope, no matter how I rearrange their names, I still see three RINOs.
Turncoats.
Not only have they betrayed their fellow Republican Senators, they have betrayed the country.
When history is written, assuming there will be a day when accurate history writing still exists, those three will be listed as the ones who destroyed the greatest country in the world.
They have handed the Democrats, the liberals, Obama and friends everything they've ever wanted. They have made our fight to preserve liberty and freedom a mockery.
We should wear black arm bands. We need to send condolence cards. The country should be in mourning. I am.
That was not a compromise they hammered out, it was America being sold behind closed doors.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
How long can we keep paying?
I saw the numbers flash across the screen the other day re: those filing for unemployment. We're cranking out benefits for first-time claims in excess of 550,000 per week right now! First-time claims for unemployment benefits in the week to December 13 was 554,000, the previous week's revised figure was 575,000 per the Labor Department.
Here's another stark statistic: The jobless rate has risen to 6.7 percent. This is the highest rate since October 1993.
I have no idea how much money is being shelled out to cover those benefits. I know the government keeps extending unemployment benefits. Businesses "fund" unemployment benefits through payroll taxes in part. It's administered through the state with the federal government funding the program when unemployment is high and the states can't cover the costs.
It was intended to be a short-term program to help cover basics while the unemployed individual looked for a new job.
Then we have the bailout. Our politicians are tinkering around with billions and billions of our current and future dollars to bail out select businesses.
According to the New York Times the Treasury has now spent the first $350 billion of the bailout (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/20/business/20tarp.html).
The states are in trouble and have their hands out. Insurance companies are trying to restructure to meet the bailout requirements. The government just changed the rules of the bailout and opted to throw money at the auto industry. Every time I tune into the news I hear of another business that is laying off people or another business group with their hands out.
I heard on the news that 7% of companies who were matching 401K employee contributions have stopped doing so. Businesses are cutting back. States are considering increasing taxes. Some governments and businesses are going to four-day work-weeks. Companies aren't giving out Christmas bonuses.
I could go on with the doom and gloom, but we're all aware of the state of the economy.
It's almost a vicious cycle, or maybe it's not "almost". I hear the bad news and I decide not to go buy the new car I wanted or to buy some Christmas gifts. I decide not to fly to see my family opting to save the money. You get the idea --- we're all hanging onto our money, just like the banks! The irony is that if we'd go shopping we'd help the economy and maybe stop that vicious cycle.
Sooner or later the government is going to have to shut off the money spigot. There's only so much of our money we can be expected to hand over to take care of companies that made bad decisions. My biggest fear is not that the economy will collapse and that we'll go through another depression, which would be horrible. No, my biggest fear is that Obama, Pelosi and friends will use it as an excuse to move us into a more socialistic society. I fear that more companies will let the government intrude inside their board rooms just to stay afloat. Given my druthers I'd choose bankruptcy and depression over socialism. One is temporary, the other is the ruination of the very foundation that has made America the greatest country in the history of this world.
Here's another stark statistic: The jobless rate has risen to 6.7 percent. This is the highest rate since October 1993.
I have no idea how much money is being shelled out to cover those benefits. I know the government keeps extending unemployment benefits. Businesses "fund" unemployment benefits through payroll taxes in part. It's administered through the state with the federal government funding the program when unemployment is high and the states can't cover the costs.
It was intended to be a short-term program to help cover basics while the unemployed individual looked for a new job.
Then we have the bailout. Our politicians are tinkering around with billions and billions of our current and future dollars to bail out select businesses.
According to the New York Times the Treasury has now spent the first $350 billion of the bailout (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/20/business/20tarp.html).
The states are in trouble and have their hands out. Insurance companies are trying to restructure to meet the bailout requirements. The government just changed the rules of the bailout and opted to throw money at the auto industry. Every time I tune into the news I hear of another business that is laying off people or another business group with their hands out.
I heard on the news that 7% of companies who were matching 401K employee contributions have stopped doing so. Businesses are cutting back. States are considering increasing taxes. Some governments and businesses are going to four-day work-weeks. Companies aren't giving out Christmas bonuses.
I could go on with the doom and gloom, but we're all aware of the state of the economy.
It's almost a vicious cycle, or maybe it's not "almost". I hear the bad news and I decide not to go buy the new car I wanted or to buy some Christmas gifts. I decide not to fly to see my family opting to save the money. You get the idea --- we're all hanging onto our money, just like the banks! The irony is that if we'd go shopping we'd help the economy and maybe stop that vicious cycle.
Sooner or later the government is going to have to shut off the money spigot. There's only so much of our money we can be expected to hand over to take care of companies that made bad decisions. My biggest fear is not that the economy will collapse and that we'll go through another depression, which would be horrible. No, my biggest fear is that Obama, Pelosi and friends will use it as an excuse to move us into a more socialistic society. I fear that more companies will let the government intrude inside their board rooms just to stay afloat. Given my druthers I'd choose bankruptcy and depression over socialism. One is temporary, the other is the ruination of the very foundation that has made America the greatest country in the history of this world.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Two Photos. Priceless!
God love our troops (and He does)! Isn't it great to have a sense of humor during tough times?
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Spot the Flag
I thought it would be fun to start a new game: Spot the Flag on Obama's Lapel.
I noticed last night he was wearing it. Is he going to wear it at every public appearance from now through November 4th? Will it come off the day after the election (win or lose)?
Let's all start noting when he's wearing it and see if we can find times when he's not. Everyone knows he just started wearing it because it became a political liability not to wear it.
I'm betting he wears it everywhere except when he's talking to liberal groups or is at a political fund raiser in Hollywood.
Spot the Flag on Obama's Lapel.
I noticed last night he was wearing it. Is he going to wear it at every public appearance from now through November 4th? Will it come off the day after the election (win or lose)?
Let's all start noting when he's wearing it and see if we can find times when he's not. Everyone knows he just started wearing it because it became a political liability not to wear it.
I'm betting he wears it everywhere except when he's talking to liberal groups or is at a political fund raiser in Hollywood.
Spot the Flag on Obama's Lapel.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Just got back from An American Carol --- Go see it!
I laughed. That alone makes it worth going to see! But the message is great so that makes it very well worth going to see.
It has a great cast of characters. It's definitely a message movie!
The Hollywood types have given it rating on the low end (2 stars out of 5 and similar), but those who've been to see it are giving it 4 and 5 stars.
We need to support movies like this one. It's very direct, nothing subtle about it like the usual left-message movie, but given there's not many opportunities to put out movie vehicles with a good message, I think they had to be obvious.
Parents will find it's a good teaching movie with plenty to discuss afterwards. There's some language in it (no taking God's name in vain or the nasty stuff), and it's your typical Airplane (remember that movie?) type humor but it'll have you laughing and may even bring a few tears to your eyes with the strong patriotic message that runs through the entire picture.
Bottom line, go see it. Help the cause. If you have a problem with the bit of language, buy tickets and give them to some friends. I like it that a number of the actors in the movie are openly supporting John McCain. You have to love the fact that they feel so strongly about their values that they're willing to buck the rest of the Hollywood sheep.
It has a great cast of characters. It's definitely a message movie!
The Hollywood types have given it rating on the low end (2 stars out of 5 and similar), but those who've been to see it are giving it 4 and 5 stars.
We need to support movies like this one. It's very direct, nothing subtle about it like the usual left-message movie, but given there's not many opportunities to put out movie vehicles with a good message, I think they had to be obvious.
Parents will find it's a good teaching movie with plenty to discuss afterwards. There's some language in it (no taking God's name in vain or the nasty stuff), and it's your typical Airplane (remember that movie?) type humor but it'll have you laughing and may even bring a few tears to your eyes with the strong patriotic message that runs through the entire picture.
Bottom line, go see it. Help the cause. If you have a problem with the bit of language, buy tickets and give them to some friends. I like it that a number of the actors in the movie are openly supporting John McCain. You have to love the fact that they feel so strongly about their values that they're willing to buck the rest of the Hollywood sheep.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Polls still looking good for McCain
Scanning through the various polls and McCain-Palin is still on the rise. One interesting note is that while Barack's numbers are static when asked "who's most likely to win", McCain is picking up a chunk of the undecided group. In one poll Obama was 31% in August and September, McCain was 30% in August. He's now jumped to 46%! That rise came from the undecided column. How 'bout them apples? or votes I should say ;-)
Monday, September 8, 2008
Nightly update... not sure if I've shared this before
Monday, 9/8/08
57 Days to the Election of John McCain
McCain Nightly Memo
From: SE Regional Offices, Tallahassee
To: McCain Team Member
Topic: Barack Obama Talks Change; John McCain Delivers Change
Obama's Claims of Bipartisanship Ring False
On Fox News Sunday this week, host Chris Wallace interviewed Barack Obama's chief political strategist David Axelrod. At one point, Chris Wallace asked Axelrod to list Barack Obama's biparistan achievements during his time in the Senate. Axelrod, providing his standard response, told Chris Wallace that Obama had been a leader in crafting Senate ethics legislation and passing a nuclear non-proliferation deal.
Watch the segment here: Debunking The Obama Bipartisan Myth
Wallace astutely pointed out, however, both of those "achievements" were passed by unananimous consent in the Senate. The truth is that Barack Obama has never challenged his own party or worked across the aisle on a contentious issue. His lack of bipartisan credentials is reflected by his 2007 voting record, in which he voted with his fellow Democrats 97% of the time.
John McCain has a 25 year record of reaching across the aisle in the United States Senate. John McCain has worked with Demcorats to hold tobacco companies accountable and to reform the campaign finance system. John McCain is also not afraid to buck his own party when necessary. In 2005, John McCain voted against the Bush/Cheney Energy Bill because it did not do enough to confront America's energy crisis. In 2006, he challenged Republican leaders to adopt a new strategy for Iraq, even while his advocacy for the Surge was not popular among Republicans or the public at large. Today, it is clear that the troop surge has been an enormous success.
John McCain will always put his "Country First" in tackling the most important issues of the day. John McCain does not work for special interest groups or the Republican Party, he works for the American people.
Countdown to Victory Rally
Please join Senator Saxby Chambliss and Julianne Chambliss, along with Governor Sonny Perdue, Senator Johnny Isakson, Secretary of State Karen Handel, School Superintendent Kathy Cox, Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, Congressman Tom Price, Congressman Phil Gingrey, GA GOP Chairwoman Sue Everhart and Special Guest U.S. Senator Richard Burr, and other elected officials to kick off and begin the countdown to Victory in November!
Saturday, September 13 at 11:00 AM
Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Habersham Ballroom
2450 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
RSVP: georgia@johnmccain.com
* There will be McCain-Palin yard signs and bumper stickers available
Must Clicks
Senator John McCain's presidential campaign released a new advertisement today entitled "Original Mavericks"
John McCain sat down on Sunday morning with "Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer to discuss his VP choice and his reformist agenda, among other things.
Click here to watch the interview: Part 1, Part 2
In Case You Didn't Know
For too long, our nation's leaders have talked about reforming health care. Now it is time to act. John McCain believes we can and must provide access to better health care, at lower cost, for every American. The key to achieving this health care reform is to return more control to the patients themselves.
John McCain will reform the tax code to offer more health care choices by providing refundable tax credits ($2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families) to offset the cost of insurance. John McCain will encourage and expand the benefits of Health Savings Accounts for families. In this era of increasing global economic integration, Senator McCain understands that American workers are switching jobs more and more frequently. As president, John McCain will ease the burden on American workers by making insurance more portable so that their insurance follows them from one job to the next.
John McCain has a comprehensive health care plan that will reduce costs, make health care more accessible, and improve the quality of medical care. Senator Barack Obama's plan to socialize the American health care system will have disastrous consequences on the timeliness and quality of health care services. Barack Obama's plan will also force American families to pay drastically higher taxes to pay for health care. At a time when there needs to be more competition in the health care sector, Senator Obama is pushing for less.
Must Reads
Poll: Convention Lifts McCain Over ObamaBy Susan PageUSA TodaySeptember 8, 2008
Washington The Republican National Convention has giv en John McCain and his party a significant boost, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken over the weekend shows, as running mate Sarah Palin helps close an "enthusiasm gap" that has dogged the GOP all year.
To read more, click here: Poll: Convention Lifts McCain Over Obama
Post Endorses John McCain
The New York Post
September 8, 2008
The Post today enthusiastically urges the election of Sen. John S. McCain as the 44th president of the United States.
McCain's lifelong record of service to America, his battle-tested courage, unshakeable devotion to principle and clear grasp of the dangers and opportunities now facing the nation stand in dramatic contrast to the tissue-paper-thin resume of his Democratic opponent, freshman Sen. Barack Obama.
To read more, click here: Post Endorses John McCain
Ms. Palin's Pipeline
The Washington Post
September 8, 2008
People are still buzzing about Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's acceptance speech. But while her style has been minutely analyzed, very little commentary has focused on one of the few substantive claims she made about her brief tenure as governor of Alaska: that she "fought to bring about the largest private-sector infrastructure project in North American history . . . a nearly $40 billion natural gas pipeline to help lead America to energy
independence." Is Ms. Palin right about the importance of the pipeline and her role in moving it forward?
To read more, click here: Ms. Palin's Pipeline
Finally This Evening...
Would you like to share your excitement about John McCain and Governor Palin with your community? If so, John McCain and Governor Palin are calling you to action. We need people to write Letters to the Editor and submit them to their local newspaper.
Writing a Letter to the Editor on behalf of John McCain is a great way to make an important contribution to our grassroots campaign. A consistent stream of Letters to the Edtior across Georgia that are supportive of John McCain will demonstrate to your neighbors and undecided voters that momentum and enthusiasm are building for our campaign.
This is a small, but crucial effort that you can undertake for the campaign. It will only require an hour of your time each week to write a Letter to the Editor, but it will make a difference in your community.
We strongly encourage you to write a Letter to the Editor. Click her e to find the Email Address for Your Local Newspaper.
Reform, Prosperity and Peace
57 Days to the Election of John McCain
McCain Nightly Memo
From: SE Regional Offices, Tallahassee
To: McCain Team Member
Topic: Barack Obama Talks Change; John McCain Delivers Change
Obama's Claims of Bipartisanship Ring False
On Fox News Sunday this week, host Chris Wallace interviewed Barack Obama's chief political strategist David Axelrod. At one point, Chris Wallace asked Axelrod to list Barack Obama's biparistan achievements during his time in the Senate. Axelrod, providing his standard response, told Chris Wallace that Obama had been a leader in crafting Senate ethics legislation and passing a nuclear non-proliferation deal.
Watch the segment here: Debunking The Obama Bipartisan Myth
Wallace astutely pointed out, however, both of those "achievements" were passed by unananimous consent in the Senate. The truth is that Barack Obama has never challenged his own party or worked across the aisle on a contentious issue. His lack of bipartisan credentials is reflected by his 2007 voting record, in which he voted with his fellow Democrats 97% of the time.
John McCain has a 25 year record of reaching across the aisle in the United States Senate. John McCain has worked with Demcorats to hold tobacco companies accountable and to reform the campaign finance system. John McCain is also not afraid to buck his own party when necessary. In 2005, John McCain voted against the Bush/Cheney Energy Bill because it did not do enough to confront America's energy crisis. In 2006, he challenged Republican leaders to adopt a new strategy for Iraq, even while his advocacy for the Surge was not popular among Republicans or the public at large. Today, it is clear that the troop surge has been an enormous success.
John McCain will always put his "Country First" in tackling the most important issues of the day. John McCain does not work for special interest groups or the Republican Party, he works for the American people.
Countdown to Victory Rally
Please join Senator Saxby Chambliss and Julianne Chambliss, along with Governor Sonny Perdue, Senator Johnny Isakson, Secretary of State Karen Handel, School Superintendent Kathy Cox, Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, Congressman Tom Price, Congressman Phil Gingrey, GA GOP Chairwoman Sue Everhart and Special Guest U.S. Senator Richard Burr, and other elected officials to kick off and begin the countdown to Victory in November!
Saturday, September 13 at 11:00 AM
Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Habersham Ballroom
2450 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
RSVP: georgia@johnmccain.com
* There will be McCain-Palin yard signs and bumper stickers available
Must Clicks
Senator John McCain's presidential campaign released a new advertisement today entitled "Original Mavericks"
John McCain sat down on Sunday morning with "Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer to discuss his VP choice and his reformist agenda, among other things.
Click here to watch the interview: Part 1, Part 2
In Case You Didn't Know
For too long, our nation's leaders have talked about reforming health care. Now it is time to act. John McCain believes we can and must provide access to better health care, at lower cost, for every American. The key to achieving this health care reform is to return more control to the patients themselves.
John McCain will reform the tax code to offer more health care choices by providing refundable tax credits ($2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families) to offset the cost of insurance. John McCain will encourage and expand the benefits of Health Savings Accounts for families. In this era of increasing global economic integration, Senator McCain understands that American workers are switching jobs more and more frequently. As president, John McCain will ease the burden on American workers by making insurance more portable so that their insurance follows them from one job to the next.
John McCain has a comprehensive health care plan that will reduce costs, make health care more accessible, and improve the quality of medical care. Senator Barack Obama's plan to socialize the American health care system will have disastrous consequences on the timeliness and quality of health care services. Barack Obama's plan will also force American families to pay drastically higher taxes to pay for health care. At a time when there needs to be more competition in the health care sector, Senator Obama is pushing for less.
Must Reads
Poll: Convention Lifts McCain Over ObamaBy Susan PageUSA TodaySeptember 8, 2008
Washington The Republican National Convention has giv en John McCain and his party a significant boost, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll taken over the weekend shows, as running mate Sarah Palin helps close an "enthusiasm gap" that has dogged the GOP all year.
To read more, click here: Poll: Convention Lifts McCain Over Obama
Post Endorses John McCain
The New York Post
September 8, 2008
The Post today enthusiastically urges the election of Sen. John S. McCain as the 44th president of the United States.
McCain's lifelong record of service to America, his battle-tested courage, unshakeable devotion to principle and clear grasp of the dangers and opportunities now facing the nation stand in dramatic contrast to the tissue-paper-thin resume of his Democratic opponent, freshman Sen. Barack Obama.
To read more, click here: Post Endorses John McCain
Ms. Palin's Pipeline
The Washington Post
September 8, 2008
People are still buzzing about Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's acceptance speech. But while her style has been minutely analyzed, very little commentary has focused on one of the few substantive claims she made about her brief tenure as governor of Alaska: that she "fought to bring about the largest private-sector infrastructure project in North American history . . . a nearly $40 billion natural gas pipeline to help lead America to energy
independence." Is Ms. Palin right about the importance of the pipeline and her role in moving it forward?
To read more, click here: Ms. Palin's Pipeline
Finally This Evening...
Would you like to share your excitement about John McCain and Governor Palin with your community? If so, John McCain and Governor Palin are calling you to action. We need people to write Letters to the Editor and submit them to their local newspaper.
Writing a Letter to the Editor on behalf of John McCain is a great way to make an important contribution to our grassroots campaign. A consistent stream of Letters to the Edtior across Georgia that are supportive of John McCain will demonstrate to your neighbors and undecided voters that momentum and enthusiasm are building for our campaign.
This is a small, but crucial effort that you can undertake for the campaign. It will only require an hour of your time each week to write a Letter to the Editor, but it will make a difference in your community.
We strongly encourage you to write a Letter to the Editor. Click her e to find the Email Address for Your Local Newspaper.
Reform, Prosperity and Peace
Continuing to rise in the polls
The McCain-Palin ticket continues to rise in the polls. Barack Obama came out with an ad today showing he's realizing just how much of an impact Ms. Sarah and Mr. McCain are having on this election. Obama is losing the change mantel and it's scary 'cause that's all he has had to run on. Words. Just words. Empty words.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
First post from one of the Barracuda Babes
Sarah Palin couldn't be a better role model for every girl in America. She doesn't follow anyone's lead, isn't a sheep who follows the N.O.W. model and mantra. She's an independent woman which is what every mom and dad should hope their child will be.
The Democrats seem to want sheep. My way or no way. Well, I'm here to tell you there are lots of ways to walk in this world and some of us choose our own path. We're successful. We're happy. We don't need Oprah Winfrey, the media, a movie star or a radio commentator to tell us how we're supposed to act, either.
We love our country and we love our families. We balance a job, a family and manage to find time to be involved in our community. We believe in God and we're not ashamed to say so.
American was founded by strong individuals and strong individuals are what we need today if our country is going to continue to grow and prosper.
Sarah Palin should be raised up by the libs as an example of what a strong, balanced, confident woman can be and accomplish. Instead they're going after her like crazies. A woman has dared to step outside the box they've built to define a true liberated woman. She doesn't wear Birkenstocks, she believes in the sanctity of life and family and she totes a gun. Love it and love everything I've heard and keep hearing about this remarkable woman.
Don't let 'em get you down Sarah, you are woman and we know you can roar!!!
The Democrats seem to want sheep. My way or no way. Well, I'm here to tell you there are lots of ways to walk in this world and some of us choose our own path. We're successful. We're happy. We don't need Oprah Winfrey, the media, a movie star or a radio commentator to tell us how we're supposed to act, either.
We love our country and we love our families. We balance a job, a family and manage to find time to be involved in our community. We believe in God and we're not ashamed to say so.
American was founded by strong individuals and strong individuals are what we need today if our country is going to continue to grow and prosper.
Sarah Palin should be raised up by the libs as an example of what a strong, balanced, confident woman can be and accomplish. Instead they're going after her like crazies. A woman has dared to step outside the box they've built to define a true liberated woman. She doesn't wear Birkenstocks, she believes in the sanctity of life and family and she totes a gun. Love it and love everything I've heard and keep hearing about this remarkable woman.
Don't let 'em get you down Sarah, you are woman and we know you can roar!!!
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