Finally an update

I decided to finally update this blog and actually keep up-to-date with the posts. But since I have not added any new posts since August I will start with today (Tuesday November 27, 2008).

Politics:

1. Today Dick Morris writes a column that explains how Hillary Clinton will inevitably go negative against her fellow competitors for the nomination for President on the D ticket. I would have thought she would go hard core negative after she claimed she was ganged up on by the group of men while debating in Philly. I am interested to see what the Clinton's will pull out of their right pocket against the competition. It should be pretty simple: Attack B. Hussein Obama's inexperience (oh wait, didn't he take a class on IR in college), go after John Edwards Universal Health Care plan and please shut up him, Hillary, concerning his idiotic "my father worked in a steel mill story *** Nobody cares anymore Johnny boy***. Kucinich is a no brainer since he is a kook; Biden and what's the other guy's name ???? Oh, yeah, uh, ... ... ... Dodd. You know, I actually like Biden personally and he has a plan for Iraq that does not scream Bush lied and withdraw the troops immediately. Is Gravel even still in the race? Haha if so, yeah buddy. The question remains is whether B. Hussein Obama can withstand the Clinton machine and persevere against the Clinton onslaughts.
2. Did anybody see the story that Stephen King said Jenna Bush should be water boarded and testify whether or not it is torture. Hey Stephen, how about you stick to writing your freaky books that nobody seems to be buying. I think after "IT" and the little getting hit by the mailbox incident people grew afraid... no really, I'm serious.

Ames, Iowa

So yesterday was the straw poll in Ames. The candidates did their best to win over non committed voters with their live music, BBQ, and stump speeches. Me being the Politico that I am, was not able to attend due to a nice vacation in Myrtle Beach but here is the run down of what happened:

1. As expected, Mitt Romney won the straw poll with a whopping 31%. He spent the most money and he convinced a lot of people that he is the conservative candidate. That is what Iowans were looking for... a true breed conservative. Romney made a great stump speech and won a lot of folks over. Did I mention that Rudy and John McCain were not in attendance? Not good for them.

- Okay, so here goes my ultimate confession as of today: I am supporting Mitt Romney for President. A lot to think about, but I have come around and seen the Mitt train coming right at me and I fell hard and fast, like a high schooler after a first date. Anyway, I believe Mitt is our guy for the R's.

2. Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee came in second with I believe 18% of the vote. Mike Huckabee is an awesome candidate. He speaks well, he relates with average voters, and he has this folksy grandfather lesson learned kind of thing going. I really like the way he debates. I don't know if he has what it takes to be in the first tier but I can see him being an excellent choice for a veep spot.

Perhaps a Mitt Romney/Mike Huckabee ticket?

More to come later....

Finally updated

Sorry for not updating the blog in a while but now that I have some time I can do a little bit of catching up.

I am starting a new position at Congressman Patrick McHenry's office tomorrow. I spent the last month and a half working for Mike Pence. Due to a few changes in logistics, I am now going to be in Congressman McHenry's office (my favorite congressman).

This will not be a long blog entry because I want to wait until tomorrow and see what the Senate does tonight with the Iraq vote. This should be interesting.

I bought a copy of The Reagan Diaries today. I spent a little time reading a few chapters and read the entry about the day he was shot and it brought me to tears. I wish I could have lived and understood at the time the presidency of Ronald Wilson Reagan, the greatest American president to have ever lived in our lifetime. In that diary entry, Reagan was laying on the stretcher in the hospital in considerable and immense pain, yet he asked God to give John Hinkley the power to find Jesus Christ. As he layed there with a bullet lodged in his lung, Ronald Reagan asked the good Lord to give Hinkley guidence. Wow. What a man. Where are the Ronald Reagan's today?

Untill tommorrow - God Bless.

Senate Passes Amnesty Bill

The Senate voted today to continue debate on a bill that would grant amnesty to tweleve to twenty million illegal immigrants. The vote in the Senate was 64-35... Although the bill still faces considerable opposition amid a select few Senators, the bill is view largely to pass without too much threat.

June 22, 2007

Good morning - I did not get a lot of sleep last night because I was at the office until 11:00 p.m. waiting for final votes. This morning I am a bit ticked off because of legislation that was passed in the House last night.

Last night the House of Representativse rejected Bush administration policies that denied aid foreign groups that provide...... abortions. The issue was brought to the floor during the State-Foreign Operations appropiations bill. The bill is HR2764.

In recent years the House has passed legislation called The Mexico City law which was named after the policy of then President Ronald Wilson Reagan in 1984. President Reagan signed a bill that restricted any assistance to organizations abroad that perform or promote abortions as a method of family planning.

So what did you expect? The Democrats get into power and reverse every pro-life legislation that Republicans have fought to pass over the many years they were in the majority. I am outraged that the Democrats (and probably a couple of wobbly Republicans) voted to allow funds to be given to murdering babies. When you submit your taxes next year I want you to think that perhaps some of your hard earned money is being used to fund the slaughter of babies. The Democrats cannot seem to understand that we are in a global war against Islamic extremism and refuse to accept that we are in a war but for abortion - hey, they are there...ready to fight. I will hand the administration the face that they had stood strong and steadfast on pro-life issues and the need to be commended for this. In 2008, voters do have a choice - America is a pro-life country. Over half of the country is against abortion, but how long can we keep fighting to the courts. We want the right to vote on these issues - 08' is coming soon... We, the American people, have a choice to vote for life.

June 21, 2007

Good morning. It's a bright and sunny day here in Washington, and I am ready for a day full of fun - so let's get to what is happening around the world today:

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June 20, 2007

Sorry I have not updated the blog for a couple of days. Let's just say that I have been dealing with "ex" tra issues. Okay so how about a run down of today's stories that peak my interest.

1. Michael Bloomberg - Of course Michael Bloomberg left the GOP (hint: He was never a Republican to begin with). Bloomberg was elected as a Republican in New York City for one reason - Rudy. Rudy was one of the most successful mayors in New York City history. Rudy actually reduced taxes, cut crime, and turned The Big Apple into a great city. I may not agree with Rudy on his social issues but I certainly can say with integrity that Rudy was an excellent manager of the city - and perhaps our next president.

Bloomberg is gearing up to influence the 2008 election season like Ross Perot did in 1992. If we remember correctly, Perot took 19% of the vote in 1992, the most a third party candidate has ever taken. Bloomberg can easily self-fiance his campaign because the guy has billions of dollars. People who are fed up with scathing partnership in Washington may look to Bloomberg as a new voice of reason (haha) or somebody who is neither a Democrat or a Republican. I would assume that America will never elect a third party candidate, but the tides are changing in the USA and voters have done some wacky things in the past - remember when they elected Jimmy Carter - yeah, exactly.

But now as Bloomberg exits the Republican party many Democrats may start to sweat a little bit. I believe that Bloomberg, who is left of center but not totally kooky left will take votes away from the Democrats. How many Democrats running for president are in Congress? 5.. and what is Congress' approval rating. 23%. Remember, the people elected the Democrats to end the so-called "disastrous" war and to end the era of corruption. Well, it seems that since the Democrats have taken Congress the Surge that has taken effect has seen many new accomplishments. And oh yeah, how about those pesky earmarks. Remember last week when the Democrats tried to stop the Republicans from exposing earmarks in the the appropriations bill? Whatever happened to sending the message to the people that bringing the pork home just ain't gonna happen no more? Anyway, back to Bloomberg - him running for President should not be taken with a grain of salt. Here is a successful business man and a self-made billionaire. He can surely put up the money for his campaign and does not have to spend too much time begging like other candidates have to do. Who knows what Bloomberg may bring to the mix but it is safe to say, I will never vote for this guy.

- More Bloomberg -

I read that Michael Bloomberg has said that he wishes to give money to the poor people in New York City for doing good deeds and following basic laws. Money given to the poor for following basic rules and for acting like parents ought to act? Bloomberg, are you out of your mind? You want to reward people with a couple hundred bucks for attending their kids PTA meeting? How about you should be there anyway, perhaps without the hefty financial incentive? Goodness... I hope New Yorkers do not buy in this garbage. Does Bloomberg plan on giving away his own money to these folks being rewarded for not be lazy? Certainly Rudy wouldn't pull this type of garbage with New Yorkers. No wonder Bloomberg left the Republican party. Even moderate Republicans would not buy into this social welfare for all program. Bloomberg, who are you kidding? You are a Blue Dog Dem...

Here is a Politico.com story about Bloomberg.