Will The Real Candidate Please Stand Up?

By James Blaise.
Hello everyone, pundits are now once again awake after their unsuccessful pursuit of the Palin bus across the Eastern seaboard that Al Gore no doubt believes increased our carbon emission. They now scurry along salivating as every bandwagon get hitched for 2012. Each one prepared to derail anyone who opposes the so called chosen one. The GOP field has commenced to take shape, while the Obama administration stands firmly behind all of its failed policies. One of the most important personality traits that any individual in any powerful position must possess is credibility. Unfortunately, facts show that neither Barack Obama nor several candidates who have expressed their intent to become the Republican nominee possess this crucial trait. This isn’t intended to single out the flaws of a single individual, but to demonstrate the importance of ensuring that the candidate who defeats Obama in 2012 truly embodies all of the values that represent us as a nation as a whole.
The CNN debate that took place in New Hampshire among 9 prospecting GOP candidates made it clear what their main strategy will be. They intend to address all of the flaws of every policy set in place by the Obama administration. This strategy does not lack in merit. How can anyone defend a deflating stimulus package, an expanding government accompanied by a shrinking private sector, an increase of unemployment, the creation of an illegal and unconstitutional healthcare policy, a failed response to an enormous oil spill, and taking over banks and car companies? These are just a few of the policies enacted by the current administration so far.
It doesn’t account for our President playing 75 rounds of golf, attending various concerts, taking joy rides to New York, etc. The President does deserve to have a vacation, and a President is entitled to some down time. It’s just difficult to take him at his word about everyone needing to tighten up their belts though when he acts in such a reckless manner. It’s difficult to believe how much he truly values the sacrifice our brave men and women in uniform agree upon enlisting if he lives the life of a king instead of that of a commander in chief. How can the grieving family of a soldier or first responder believe that the sacrifice of their love one will help in maintaining the existence of our great nation when their President apologetically bows to the same states that provide a haven for the extremists who killed their love one?
American voters who cherish our great nation must remain vigilant for politicians that disguise themselves under a cloak that is Red, White, and Blue to later on utilize their position to serve their own purpose. For instance, how can the Speaker of the House claim to stand strong against the destructive agenda of the administration, and even go so far as to admonish the President for his lack of honesty about Libya. Yet later on he was photographed on a golf course with a plastered smile after a round of golf with an arm around the shoulder of the same man he so harshly chastised. This upcoming Presidential election must consist of candidates who not only articulate proposals to rectify the poor state of the economy along with other issues, but they must have the track record demonstrating their commitment to advancing the true values upon which this nation was founded upon through their policies as well. The lesson that Barack Obama taught everyone especially those who voted for him should be that fancy suits, creative slogans, nor heart sobs tales can get the job done. Every policy implemented by this administration has embodied the radical ideology once indoctrinated into the mind of a young Chicago Senator. Actions will always speak louder than words.
It’s great that Mitt Romney can fund raise more than Lady Gaga can on her worldwide tour, but he already opted to have a version of universal healthcare while Governor of Massachusetts. How can he contest the unconstitutionality of the Obama care individual mandate, while his own plan has a similar aspect? Newt Gingrich has criticized the Obama administration for its wasteful spending, but will contest 12 of his top aides over a giant bill at Tiffany’s. He will argue against the work ethic of the President as have I, and instead of communicating to the American people his message he chooses to take a two week cruise in the Mediterranean. Of course, no one begrudges him such a luxury though that sounds awful familiar.
Any candidate who shows a commitment to the American people. Any candidate who proves their willingness to assist Congress in tackling entitlement reform. Any candidate who demonstrates their loyalty to our military as oppose to neglecting to mention them except when doing so to boost up poll ratings. Any candidate who can speak to the American people from the heart with a clear understanding of our Constitution. Any candidate whose policies diminishes the size of government along with evaporating the economic choke hold that the federal government now possesses over certain aspects of our economy. Finally, any candidate who will strengthen our relationship with allies like Israel and Great Britain while at the same time stand up to tyranny deserves to reside in Pennsylvania Avenue starting January 2013. A perfect candidate will never exist, but a politician who pretends to be someone they aren’t in their pursuit of power definitely does not belong in such a powerful position.

How many no's can the Democrats ignore?

Hey you’ll, I have returned. I have been away for a few months while I focused on my school work. I couldn’t remain quiet though throughout this battle over the passing of Obama Care. I wonder how many no’s from the American people can the Democrats ignore?
The idea behind the healthcare reform bill has validity. No one should be without insurance, but allowing the government to regulate and control the healthcare industry will result in 250 million uninsured people not the exaggerated number of 24 million people often referred to by pundits. It’s important to keep in mind that a large percentage of those currently uninsured are people who have chosen to not look for a job, to accept welfare checks every month, and to get by on sympathy from others. I know that not everyone who doesn’t have insurance falls into this category, but if you subtract this percentage from the numbers given out, then you start to wonder the obvious question. Does the government need to reconstruct as well as manipulate an industry affecting everyone to help a small percentage of people? The answer is no!
Also, the platform used by Democrats that helped get Barack Obama elected along with other Democrats into Congress the previous year was a promise to help the average Joe. They promised to do away with excessive spending brought on by a bunch of greedy Republicans led by former President Bush. Hmm, I guess they had too much wine when they celebrated since they forgot their pledge. I won’t mention the laundry list of wasteful expenditures that Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reed have burdened the tax payers with. The latest 2.1 trillion dollar budget should help illustrate this point. Oh, they don’t want you to consider their trip aboard five private jets along with rides aboard fancy limos while they mingle with the environmental wackos in Copenhagen. Those luxurious planes and vehicles are coming out of tax payers’ pockets. I guess they are sacrificing their holiday time trying to find a way to save the planet from the extreme heat as they wear snow boots to the meetings with hacks such as Al Gore.
Ok, enough with my rants. What evidence can be used to demonstrate that the current healthcare proposal will only hinder not help the American people? The Democratic Party that has bickered about the problems with Medicare and Medicaid have been unable to create a bill even though they have a super majority in the Senate, have a majority in the House, and they are in control of the White House. They still can’t agree on a bill since they know that if they pass such a bill their time in Washington will officially end. Yesterday the Washington Post and NBC published a poll on how Americans feel about the current healthcare bill. These two news outlets aren’t exactly known for siding with Conservatives either. The poll shows that 61% of Americans opposed such a takeover. Wait, I thought that Americans were demanding a change in healthcare though. The last proof that can’t be ignored is President Obama’s approval rating. If Barack Obama really reflected what the American people believed in. If President Obama actions showed that he planned to do whatever it took to improve the lives of all Americans, and if he ever displayed any sign that his actions were based upon the principles that this country was founded on his rating wouldn’t have dropped so drastically. The President can’t make everything happen that’s understood, but the President can make a big difference when his party holds a majority in the legislative branch. His approval rating has dropped from 57% to 44% according to the latest Rasmussen poll. A clear indication that the American people disapprove on issues such as these healthcare bill.
If poll data, voter’s consensus, nor parliamentarian’s regulation longer matter to the Liberal and Moderate Democrats. If these principles are ignored in a representative democracy, then the nation changes from a democracy to a utilitarian dictatorship. The government will act based on what they believe is the greatest good for the greatest number of people even if they know that their hurting more people than they are helping. Please keep telling your Senator to vote no on this measure. Please keep emailing and calling Senator Ben Nelson from Nebraska. Keep in mind that it only takes one Democrats to fall through the cracks to accomplish defeating another government imposing bill. How many different ways can a voter say no before politicians in Congress will listen?
James.