Unity and the Hurricane

I knew a pick like Sarah Palin would wake up and excite the evangelicals, but as I surf around the blogs I see that even the hadcore Libertarians are sitting up and taking notice. Meet Adam Bernay:

Adam Bernay is a longtime Libertarian Republican activist, dating back to the mid-1990s. He has been involved with the Republican Liberty Caucus, particularly in California, in numerous capacities, since about that time. He also serves as a GOP Precinct Committeeman in Fresno. Mr. Bernay is also a certified practicing Rabbi of the Messianic Jewish Faith.

Adam had this to say about the Republican party yesterday:

I was just getting ready to leave politics. My hand was on doorknob, it was starting to turn. I had felt in my gut, it was time to go. time to make like a newborn and head out, as my brother (the paramedic and Army medic) would say.

I have grown more and more disgusted with the Republican Party over the past four to six years. I was all for them in 2001 and 2002; I saw a group of national and state Republicans who really seemed ready to lead us away from big government, towards energy independence, and more generally in a self-reliant direction. Sure, George W. Bush has campaigned on a taxpayer-funded prescription plan for Medicare, but there was a lot of good stuff he’d campaigned on as well.

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So, in this election cycle, as I saw the circular firing squad take out decent candidates, bad candidates, and party unity; as I saw Bob Barr become The Guy and then The Nominee in the Libertarian Party; and I saw more and more big government rhetoric coming out of party leaders like Mike Huckabee… well, I was about to quote Reagan: “I didn’t leave the party; the party left me.” I was about to re-register Libertarian Party; I had already been openly declaring support for Bob Barr.

And I know I am not alone. I have spoken to many disaffected Republicans and former Republicans who have been saying the exact same things, these past few weeks and months.

Then came the news last Friday morning that liberartarian-leaning Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was going to become McCain’s vice presidential nominee, and I stopped. And I watched. Their speeches that morning, and the speeches that followed, first in Pennsylvania, and then yesterday in Missouri, were brilliant, and they made me pause in my planned bolt out the door to the Libertarian Party. Pause, mind you. Not stop. The Republican Party basically has one week to stop me and bring me back. Though, So far, so good.

I am just amazed that we have a Vice Presidential nominee that is appealing to the evangelical wing of the party AND the Libertarian wing. I never saw that one coming.

I've seen a lot gloating and hateful comments from Democrats regarding the Hurricane and the convention. But I think this may turn out to be a blessing as well.

There was no way we could compete with the the over the top bells and whistles show the Democrats put on last week. Now we don't have to. We have the opportunity to show leadership in the face of a crisis. McCain did exactly right thing. Here is his first statement:

“We must redirect our efforts from the really celebratory event of the nomination of president and vice president of our party to acting as all Americans. We’ll change our program and I’ll be announcing details of it in the next few hours. But there’s very little doubt that we have to go from a party event to a call to the nation for action, action to help our fellow citizens in this time of tragedy and disaster, action in the form of volunteering, donations, reaching out our hands and our hearts and our wallets to the people who are under such great threat from this great natural disaster. I pledge that tomorrow night, and if necessary, throughout our convention if necessary, to act as Americans not Republians, because America needs us now no matter whether we are Republican or Democrat.’’

I think the American people would rather see "a call for action" to help Americans in this disaster than a big party anyway. Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part but to me it illustrates which party is more ready to lead.

Mission Accomplished

The McCain pick of Gov. Palin wiped out any Obama bounce from the Democratic National Convention.

Sweet.

It's a Hurricane. Do you know where your kids are?

The most horrible thing about having grown children is they insist on making their own decisions.

I have a Senior at LSU and as of last night he just hadn't decided whether to leave Baton Rouge yet. I find it is very difficult to strangle someone over the phone.

He has a Grandmother 2 and half hours north in Jackson, Ms. But he was thinking of going with a friend of his to a small town outside of Shreveport. Why? Because he wouldn't have to drive.

When I tried to call him last night a voice would say "you have reached a non-working number." What?? Maybe it was because of so many people using their cell phones. He finally calls me at 10:00 pm. He says they may leave in a bit. (Remember it's 10:00pm!!!) Since it isn't possible to knock him over the head through the phone, I tell him to call me when he leaves and to call me or text me at least twice during the day today so I will know where he is.

And, of course, he does not do any of those things. Because he enjoys torturing me. He still hasn't forgiven me for not buying him the first big game system Sega Genesis that came out the Christmas he was two or the fact that I made him brush his teeth twice a day his entire life. Some kids hold grudges, ya know?

I just now called him and it went straight to voicemail. Which means either he forgot to charge his phone (a big possibility because planning ahead has never been his strong suit) or he turned it off in some sort of sick scientific experiment to measure the amount of worry an average mother can endure before descending into madness.

It Is Now An Amazing Race

I knew that I would be excited with a Gov. Palin pick for V.P. But I never imagined the reaction I would get from those Libertarian type Republicans that I hang around with on the net. I never expect the reaction I would get from Hillary supporters. I was overwhelmed with phone calls, e-mails, and comments from people who had previously told me they were staying home in November, but not now. Pundits on the right who have never had a good thing to say about McCain because of immigration and campaign finance, are suddenly excited about this V.P. pick.

Many people like to say that abortion is too important to the Hillary supporters and that Palin is pro-life. My feeling is that women in general, left or right, don't have abortion on the top of their agenda. I don't think most women who are Democrat see aborting children as their number one issue. I see women caring about things like healthcare, education for their children, and keeping the money they make.

In Palin they see a working Mom who has made a success out of her life, but has had to face adversity as we all do. They see someone with a marriage that we would all like to have. They see a someone who knows what it's like to get up at 5:00am so you can be ready at 6:00am to wake the kids, feed them breakfast, and get them out the door to school as you run off to work. They see someone who probably almost fell asleep in a meeting because they were up all night with a sick child. They see someone who was willing to go up against the big boys in corruption and win. They see someone down to earth, approachable, and smart.

In other words, They see themselves.

This kind of woman rises above the usual divisive issues that separate us as women. Because we all know what work it is to raise a family. We know that women carry the bulk of that load when it comes to grocery, schedules, and chores. Women know that Palin has been there and women like that. They like the thought of a Vice President that would know what that's like.
Palin has injected into this candidacy an excitement and glee that I haven't seen since Reagan ran for President.

I know this is an exciting time for African Americans too, and I honor that. In fact, having Palin on the ticket makes me understand it a bit more.

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You thought the picture below was hot.....

Palin shooting a rifle. Does it get any better? via Snowflakes in Hell.

Oh yeah baby!

This could be our next Vice President.

I'm sorry. I couldn't resist. Rachel Lucas has this pic up with a hilarious post. Warning. It's totally un-PC. Totally funny.

Gov. Palin Is It!!! (Scroll for Updates)

McCain is a genius.

It's not official. But CNBC is reporting it and The Swamp. Update!!!: IT'S OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She is perfect. Welcome aboard Hilllary supporters and PUMA'S!

Let's look at her:

From RightPundits:

Sarah Palin is both the youngest and the first female governor in Alaska’s relatively brief history as a state. She’s also the most popular governor in America, with an approval rating that has bounced around 90 percent.
This is due partly to her personal qualities. When she was leading her underdog Wasilla high school basketball team to the state championship in 1982, her teammates called her “Sarah Barracuda” because of her fierce competitiveness. Two years later, when she won the “Miss Wasilla” beauty pageant, she was also voted “Miss Congeniality” by the other contestants.
Sarah Barracuda and Miss Congeniality — interesting nicknames for an interesting woman. Fire and nice. A happily married mother of five who is still drop dead gorgeous. And smart to boot.

But it’s mostly because she’s been a crackerjack governor, a strong fiscal conservative and a ferocious fighter of corruption, especially in her own party that she enjoys such high marks from her constituency.
And she is unashamedly pro-life stating that “every innocent life has wonderful potential.” This played out in a real-life drama for Palin and her husband when in April of this year she delivered her 5th child who has Down Syndrome. She said this of her newborn son, Trig:

“I’m looking at him right now, and I see perfection. Yeah, he has an extra chromosome. I keep thinking, in our world, what is normal and what is perfect?”

She would be a decided asset and most certainly excite the base: an independent Republican governor, a woman, a fiscal conservative, a defender of life against the creeping culture of death and a fresh face in national politics.

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*Also, she is a life long member of the NRA and loves to hunt and fish with her family. I love it! Her oldest son is in the military!

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I can't express how happy I am about this.

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*doing the happy dance!*

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Update: CHECK OUT THE HILLARY CLINTON FORUM! They are pumped up about Palin!!! Yes!

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Unbelievable!!!

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*Update: She brought her whole family and baby!!!!!!! I am so excited I can hardly stand it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Update: I am watching Palin now. She brought her whole family and even the baby!! I love her!! It's her and her husband's 20th anniversary today. Let's see. Husband is member of the steelworkers union. Oldest son is in the army ready to be deployed to Iraq. Parents were teachers. She was a hockey Mom. She was reformer and stood up to special interests, oil companies, and the good ole' boy network. She is helping lead America into energy independence. Signed major ethics reforms. Appointed both Republicans and Democrats to positions in her administration. She said "no" to the "bridge to nowhere." Explains the heroism and leadership of McCain in a wonderful concise way. OMG, she is thanking Hillary Clinton. "Let's shatter the glass ceiling for good." LOVE IT!

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Beautiful, smart, articulate, and passionate.

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I think I see why McCain picked her.

Excuse me while I go write a check to McCain/Palin

You do it too!!!!!!!!

I'll say it right here, right now

If McCain picks Gov. Sarah Palin for V.P. I'm giving him the maximum donation that I can.

I wanted her since I heard of her. I thought it was too much to hope for. Maybe not.

The Party of Hollywood!

Just a reminder that most of us would never take political advice from a Hollywood celebrity because they are so out of touch with the average American. We do love to look at them. Maybe that is how Obama filled the stadium? You think? Here is a list of celebrities that attended the convention of THE CELEBRITY:


Oprah
Ashton Kutcher
Steven Spielberg
Demi Moore
Jennifer Lopez
Gayle King
Jennifer Garner
Black Eyed Peas
Kerry Washington
John Legend
Taye Diggs
Hill Harper
Josh Brolin
Daryl Hannah
Kanye West
Everclear
Forest Whitaker
Chris Daughtry
Kal Penn
Nelly
Jamie Foxx
Jessica Alba
Fergie
Rosario Dawson
Muhammad Ali
Alan Cumming
Fran Drescher
Tim Daly
Ashley Judd
Josh Lucas
Joy Bryant
Ellen Burstyn
Anne Hathaway
Spike Lee
Annette Bening
Fall Out Boy
Big Boi
Sheryl Crow
Outkast
The Dave Matthews Band
Charlize TheronBruce Springsteen
Stevie Wonder
Ben Affleck
Matthew Modin
Pharrell Williams
Daniel Dae
KimKelly Hu
Wilmer Valderrama
Kerry Washington
Star Jones
Jennifer Hudson
Rage Against the Machine
Susan Sarandon
Josh Lucas

Leonardo DiCaprio
Quentin Tarantino
Pharrell Williams
Wyclef Jean
Warren Beatty
Ed Norton
George Clooney
Viggo Mortensen
Sean Penn
Lou Gossett Jr.
Chevy Chase
Jon Bon Jovi
Everclear
MobyBun B.
Charles Barkley
Angela Bassett
Richared Dreyfuss
John Oliver
Cindy Lauper
Ashanti
Sarah Silverman
Dana Delaney
Alan Cumming
Gloria Reuben
Kerry Washington
Tony Goldwyn
Richard Schiff
Herbie Hancock

I have to admit when I started this list I had no idea the sheer number of empty headed (but talented) celebrities were there. It tells us much.

I't Over

Let's not forget those at the convention..heh. Now it's time for the grownups convention.

Classy McCain

Chat room

I'll try to have a chat room here tonight for Obama's speech. Check back. Anyone know what time it is?

This should end Obama's obsession with McCain's homes..

Another one in the category "You can't make this stuff up!"

Report: Britney Spears'set designer built Obama's invesco stage:

The same set team that designed Britney Spear’s last tour has constructed the enormous, Greek-columned stage where Barack Obama will officially accept the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, The New York Post reports.

Too. Funny.

Speaking of the "temple" of Obama. I hope all of you have seen the John McCain memo "Proper Attire For The Temple Of Obama ("The Barackopolis")

OMG, it's funny

NBC and Pickens

I heard on Tv Picken saying that NBC wouldn't run this "controversial" commercial, but Pickens won on this. Pickens wins everything! It sorta scary.

The Faith Problem

What is it with both Obama and Biden? People and candidates are certainly free to have any faith or no faith at all. So why did Obama stay at a church for 20 years that he now says he disagrees with? And why does Biden stay a part of a church where it's teaching says Biden should not be receiving communion because of his pro-abortion views and votes?

Both men do not live the faith of their churches. I find that curious. No one forces you to be a part of any church. Why did Obama stay so long and why does Biden stay at all?

Is Obama even going to a church now?

I don't think politicians need to pretend to have faith. People of faith can always see right through you.

I'm not saying Obama and Biden don't have faith. I don't know their hearts. But I do know they didn't have to stay with a church that doesn't share their vews.

So why did/do they?

Meet Michael Williams at the RNC

I interviewed Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams on Tuesday for Texas Magazine. (The commission regulates the energy industry). I had seen him speak at The RightOnline Summit in Austin and he is just an amazing speaker. When I met him he had just found out the he will speaking at the RNC 10 minutes before John McCain to warm the crowd! So all of you will get to see exactly what I'm talking about!

**Sorry about this repeat. I forgot that I had mentioned this, but didn't mention the RNC thing.

Hillary's Speech

There is one part of the Hillary's speech that I am not buying. Not only am I not buying it, but it really defines the difference between Democrats and Republicans:

"We fought for the young man in the Marine Corps t-shirt who waited months for medical care and said, "Take care of my buddies over there, and then will you please take care of me?"


This really illustrates the Democrats view. People like Hillary and Obama, who are so much smarter than all of us, want to "take care" of all of us. They see themselves as benevolent giving leaders who use other people's money to take care of everyone.

I find it hard to believe that a marine would ask Hillary "to take care of me."

Sorry. It makes a nice story. But it is something that no Marine I know what ever say.

We lift up those who need it and we teach them to take care of themselves. That is where there is dignity. I have watched the vicious cycle of dependency my whole life. There is no dignity in depending on the government. None.