The Lyin', the Watch, and the Wardrobe

Dear Sarah is how the one of the latest anti-Gov. Palin videos circling the web starts off. A bunch of teenage girls, including younger girls, all basically stating that what Gov. Palin stands for will somehow ruin their lives. One little girl tells Sarah not to tell her what books she can’t read. One says that Sarah wants God to let the soldiers to die in Iraq, while another thinks that Sarah’s beliefs have to be hers. Another girl states how more women are raped in Alaska, but adds that Gov. Palin did nothing. Bottom line, these girls all “think” that Gov. Sarah Palin will undo all that women fought for. Well if a ten-year-old said it, it must be true. No. Now it is true that rape numbers are higher in Alaska, but it’s a lie that Gov. Palin did nothing.

Of course another “concern” for the McCain-Palin campaign the polls numbers, well, somewhat. Turn on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Obama leads by 7-11 points. But watch carefully now, because usually the network name is followed by a joint partner in polling, like an ABC News-Washington Post poll. How trustworthy can a poll like that be when the Washington Post has endorsed Obama? So watch carefully, and don’t be fooled.

And lastly, what do you think of Gov. Palin’s clothes? To be honest, who cares? Well sadly the media does. For all last week it was the big concern involving the $150,000 spent on Gov. Palin’s clothes by the RNC. Palin doesn’t get to keep the clothes, and SHE DIDN’T BUT THEM. Hey what about John McCain’s $500+ shoes or Barack Obama’s $1,500+ specially made suits? At least Palin's clothes will be auctioned off with the proceeds to go to charity.

It’s no secret that the campaign trail is rough for McCain and Palin. And it’s no secret their under a greater microscope than Sen. Obama. I’m just wondering if people are even focusing to the issues, I mean really focusing and listening. Obama has pointed out how McCain campaign manager Rick Davis said about this election not being about the issues. And at times it seems like that with what the media tends to report. It seems the media is more interested in reporting the lyin’, the watch (poll numbers and other flaws), and the wardrobe.

Crisis for Obama is Biden

By now you’ve probably heard about that old guy who says negative things about Barack Obama, no it’s not McCain, its Joe Biden. Yes, Obama’s running mate has looked into his crystal ball and has seen that within six months of Obama’s presidency, there will be an international crisis. “Mark my words. It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama like they did John Kennedy. The world is looking,” said Biden. Alright so the world will test him, but did he have to add, “Remember I said it standing here if you don’t remember anything else I said. Watch, we’re gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy.” Apparently he did. “He’s gonna have to make some really tough - I don’t know what the decision’s gonna be, but I promise you it will occur. As a student of history and having served with seven presidents, I guarantee you it’s gonna happen.”

Thank you Carnac.

Obama responded to the comments saying that Biden’s core point was that the next administration is going to be tested regardless of who it is. Well that’s one way to look at it, but Biden said, “It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama.” Sen. Obama went on to add that the question “…is will the next president meet that test by moving America in a new direction by sending a clear signal to the rest of the world that we are no longer about bluster and unilateralism and ideology, but we’re about creating partnerships around the world to solve practical problems?”

Did this give you a warm and fuzzy feeling? If there is an Obama administration let’s hope the only crisis for Obama is Biden.

Sen. Robin Hood’s Strategy

How do you create more jobs if you’re going to tax the businesses that create the jobs? The answer…you can’t, or at least not many jobs.

When Barack Obama came down the street of one Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher a.k.a. Joe the Plumber, Joe had this to say, “I'm getting ready to buy a company that makes about $250,000 … $270-$280,000 a year. Your new tax plan's gonna tax me more, isn't it?” Now if Joe, who has been working for fifteen years, buys another truck and adds something else to it and builds the company, he’ll be getting taxed more and more while “fulfilling the American Dream”.

Said Sen. Obama in response, “So, over the last 15 years, when you weren't making $250,000, you would have been getting a tax cut from me. So you'd actually have more money, which means you would have saved more, which means that you would have gotten to the point where you could build your small business quicker than under the current tax code. So there are two ways of looking at it. I mean, one way of looking at it is, now that you've become more successful through hard work, you don't want to be taxed as much.”

And…

“…I'm going to cut taxes a little bit more for the folks who are most in need, and for the 5 percent of the folks who are doing very well, even though they've been working hard … and I understand that; I appreciate that … I just want to make sure that they're paying a little bit more in order to pay for those other tax cuts. Now, I respect your disagreement, but I just want you to be clear. It's not that I want to punish your success. I just want to make sure that everybody who is behind you, that they've got a chance at success, too.”

So he’s going to tax the well off, or the rich, so that everyone has a chance at success. But what happens if Joe gets beyond the $250,000 mark? He may not be able to provide healthcare to his employees, or hire; he may have to lay some if his workers off. Odds are he’d have to charge more, but what if his customers aren’t willing to pay more? Say good-bye to Joe’s plumbing business. But on the bright side, someone was getting the money from Joe’s taxes, and they get the chance to succeed, assuming they even start a business. And if they do, what are the odds they’ll end up like Joe?

This is what Obama calls “spreading the wealth around”. Says Obama, “…my attitude is that if the economy's good for folks from the bottom up, it's gonna be good for everybody. If you've got a plumbing business, you're gonna be better off if you've got a whole bunch of customers who can afford to hire you.” But like I said, what if they can’t afford to hire Joe because Joe has to charge more because of higher taxes? And we’re not just talking small business but major corporations. When taxes are low, businesses can afford to take on more workers, you know, provide jobs – help the middle class. But hey, the media is more concerned about non-licensed Joe asking Obama a question and going Big Brother on him. Heaven forbid we really question Sen. Robin Hood’s strategy.

The Final Debate

In this point we're not going to worry about who won, or what's true and what isn't. Instead I'll encourage you to study the candidates on the issues and use common sense. Anyway, here are some highlights from the final debate.

John McCain:

• Americans are hurting right now and they’re angry.
• They want this country to go in a new direction.
• Homeowners first.
• Help Joe buy that business which he can’t afford due to Obama’s tax increases.
• Take Joe’s money give it to Sen. Obama and let him spread the wealth around.
• McCain wants small businesses/& owners to keep their money.
• Nobody likes taxes; let’s not raise anybody’s taxes.
• Cut people’s taxes, and create jobs.
• Stop saving $700 billion a year to countries that don’t like us.
• Cut Back:
  Spending
  Marketing assistance programs
  Subsidies for ethanol
  Eliminate the tax on sugar cane based ethanol
• Can you balance the budget: Yes
• "Sen. Obama I am not President Bush, if you wanted to run against President Bush you should’ve run four years ago."
• Obama voted for the energy bill that was full of goodies.
• I have fought against spending, reform, etc.
• Obama has spent more money on negative ads than any other campaign in history.
• Sarah Palin is a reformer.
• Given money back to tax payers
• Joe Biden has been wrong on foreign policy issues which are supposed to be his strength.
• We can offshore drill now, we have to now.

Barack Obama:

• Rescue package for the middle class.
• Focus on jobs.
• End jobs overseas.
• Let’s help families right away.
• Fix healthcare and education.
• Homeowners renegotiate mortgages.
• McCain’s plan is a giveaway to banks.
• We both want to cut taxes.
• McCain wants to add $200 billion add. tax cuts to corporate America.
• 95% of working families will get a tax cut.
• 100% percent of McCain’s ads are negative.
• Special needs will require additional spending.
• In 10 years we can reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
  We can’t drill our way out of the problem.

What’s the Joke?

By now you’ve heard of Samuel Joseph (Joe) Wurzelbacher, a.k.a. Joe the Plumber. He’s the guy who went up to Sen. Obama worried, because Obama’s tax plan will increase taxes on small businesses making more than $250,000, and Joe doesn’t want that. Well according to the Toledo Blade, Joe doesn’t have a required plumbing license and isn't registered to work as a plumber in Ohio. He also does not have the money to buy the plumbing business where he now works. So why would a non-licensed non-registered plumber have anything to worry about?

Truth, I don’t know.

But perhaps Joe’s question is one shared by other small business who ARE wondering what Joe asked. But even if Joe had the money to buy the business it is doubted by the Obama campaign that any plumber makes more than a quarter million a year. And apparently that very thought of is quite comical at Obama rallies. It’s funny that John McCain would try to help a plumber. I’m sorry but wouldn’t plumbers fall under the middle class category? I mean Barack Obama talks so much about how John McCain doesn’t talk about the middle class, that when someone, like Joe, from the middle class has a problem, it’s funny? Tell me He who is running for president, what’s the joke?

Thee Old Political Stratagem

“We can’t afford four more years of failed Republican policies.” “John McCain voted with George Bush ninety-percent of the time.” If you’re paying attention to politics it is these two phrase, and those like it, which come up every week from the Democratic Party., and usually the word/phrase “change” follows.

• Bill Clinton- 1992
  • “Tonight I want to talk with you about my hope for the future, my faith in the American people, and my vision of the kind of country we can build together.”
  • “Now that we have changed the world, it’s time to change America.”
  • “I have news for the forces of greed and the defenders of the status quo: Your time has come and gone. Its time for a change in America.”
  • “We can seize this moment, make it exciting and energizing and heroic to be American again. We can renew our faith in each other and in ourselves. We can restore our sense of unity and community.”
  • “I want every person in this hall and every person in this land to reach out and join us in a great new adventures, to chart a bold new future.”

• George W. Bush- 2000
  • “Together, we will renew America's purpose.”
  • “…it is the time for new beginnings.”
  • “My fellow citizens, we can begin again.”
  • “An era of tarnished ideals is giving way to a responsibility era, and it won't be long now.”
  • “I know how serious the task is before me. I know the presidency is an office that turns pride into prayer. But I am eager to start on the work ahead, and I believe America is ready for a new beginning."
  • “Americans live on the sunrise side of the mountain, the night is passing, and we're ready for the day to come.”

In case you’re asking yourself about the quotes above they come from the acceptance speeches of Former President Clinton, and President Bush. The purpose for the quotes is show that with every election brings the candidates of change. Each one, Republican and Democrat, speak to tell America how it’s time for a new start to help America get back on track, that we need change. They’ll point out how voters can’t afford to elect another party member of the current administration.

It’s no secret that Barack Obama is running on change, and John McCain says he is as well. Barack Obama shoots a phrase like the ones at the beginning of the post to obviously keep voters from electing McCain. And just so we’re clear McCain would do the same, it’s thee old political stratagem.

The Vice-Presidential Debate: Sen. Biden

You’ve heard a lot about John McCain and Barack Obama, and last night you continued to hear about them, except this time it was from their running mates. Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin took to the stage to appear before America and do their best to convince them why their candidate needs to be the next leader of the free world.

The Vice-Presidential Debate: Sen. Biden

Responding to the first question, Sen. Biden said, “I think it's neither the best or worst of Washington, but its evidence of the fact that the economic policies of the last eight years have been the worst economic policies we've ever had.”

Obama/Biden Rescue Plan

1. “Oversight. We're not going to write any check to anybody unless there's oversight for the -- of the secretary of Treasury.”
2. “Focus on homeowners and folks on Main Street.”
3. “Treat the taxpayers like investors in this case.”
4. “Make sure that CEOs don't benefit from this, because this could end up, in the long run, people making money off of this rescue plan.”

Says Biden, “We're (Obama & Biden) going to fundamentally change the focus of the economic policy. We're going to focus on the middle class, because it's -- when the middle class is growing, the economy grows and everybody does well, not just focus on the wealthy and corporate America.”

• John McCain is out of touch.
• We let Wall Street run wild.
• John McCain called for more deregulation.
• The middle class needs relief.
• 95% of small business owners make less than 250,000 a year.
• Obama did not vote to raise taxes.
• Eliminate wasteful spending in the budget.
• John McCain has voted 20 times in the past decade against funding alternative energies.
• Does not support gay marriage.
• Shift responsibilities to Iraqis.
• You’ve got to have a timeline to withdrawal troops and shift responsibilities to Iraqis.
• We will end this war.
• John McCain voted against funding the troops.
• John McCain has been dead wrong on the fundamental issues’ in Iraq.
• An attack will come from the hills of Afghanistan, not Iraq.
• John continues to tell us that the central front on the war on terror is in Iraq.
• McCain wouldn’t sit down with the government of Spain.
• How are McCain’s policies going to be different than George Bush’s?
• John McCain has been no maverick on the issues that make a difference in people’s lives.
• Last 8 years we’ve been dug into a very deep whole.
• It’s time for America to get up together.

The Vice-Presidential Debate: Gov. Palin

You’ve heard a lot about John McCain and Barack Obama, and last night you continued to hear about them, except this time it was from their running mates. Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin took to the stage to appear before America and do their best to convince them why their candidate needs to be the next leader of the free world.

Last night was especially big for Gov. Palin seeing how she’s received negative feedback for her recent interviews with the major networks. The Alaskan governor had to prove she knows what she’s talking about, and tell us why John McCain will bring change to America. Unfortunately she failed to tell us which specific newspapers and newsmagazines she reads.

The Vice-Presidential Debate: Gov. Palin

• “Americans are tired of old politics.”
• On the economy- “We have the opportunity to learn a heck of a lot of good lessons.”
• “Darn right we need tax relief.”
• It’s not patriotic to pay higher taxes if you make more than $250,000.
• $5,000 Healthcare credit- Budget neutral = doesn’t cost the government anything.
• John McCain doesn’t tell one thing to one group and something else to another.
• Promises to do what is right for the American people.
• Believes John McCain has not made any promise that he cannot keep.
• We have got to clean up this planet.
• We’ve got to become energy independent.
• Supports all of the above approach to energy-alternative, clean coal, nuclear, etc.
• Does not support gay marriage.
• Barack Obama voted against funding the troops in Iraq even after he said he wouldn’t do that.
• “We can’t afford to leave Iraq early.”
• More troops in Afghanistan.
• Closer and closer to victory.
• “Your plan (Obama-Biden) is a white flag of surrender.”
• Biden didn’t support Obama before VP pick. Remember the Democratic debates?
• Iran cannot be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.
• We will learn from past mistakes.
• McCain ticket creates jobs. Obama ticket increases taxes and cuts jobs.
• We need flexibility in No Child Left Behind.
• Speak to the American people without the Main stream media.
• “We are so blessed.”
• “We have to fight for our freedoms.”
• “I've grown up just knowing that, you know, at the end of the day, as long as we're all working together for the greater good, it's going to be OK.”