Only Time Will Tell
Editorial Writers like to look back on events to see if something foretells the results that come to pass, such as the current results in the Presidential election. If the Republicans made one huge mistake it was allowing Barack Obama to take George Bush out of the election. George Bush was the only person in the world that could have adequately refuted the allegations that he was personally responsible for the economic downturn preceding the election. What should have happened was Pres. Bush giving a prime time TV explanation of events that caused the downturn, none of which could be laid at the steps of the White House. In a free economy Presidents to not control such things as market prices of oil, outsourcing of jobs to other countries or higher unemployment and stock market fluctuations that result. The people of the United States deserved hearing his position unique at the helm of our government. No other man in the White House could have stemmed the tide of economic downturn in this decade any more than in all previous decades and disastrous downturns. Not even Barack Obama.
Obama did make one excellent promise during the election and the one promise I hope he can keep. Only time will tell. He promised to end tax exemptions for businesses that out source jobs to other countries. It remains to be seen if that edict will apply to companies that have already outsourced thousands of job to other countries or if it merely applies to new outsourcing in the days that follow. What ever remedy is enacted it could result in the return of jobs to the United States badly in need of buying power seriously diminished by previous outsourcing and contributing to the economic downturn.
Without a crystal ball we cannot know what the end result will be if Obama makes an early retreat from Iraq and Afghanistan. While it is true that we have lost approximately 5,000 fine Americans in the five year conflict, we need be reminded that in one day we lost 3,000 fine Americans at the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, etc. The death toll in Iraq and Afghanistan from terrorist bombings is staggering and much, much higher. George Bush and John McCain wanted to be sure the enemy was absolutely discouraged from contemplating other such horrendous attacks. And that is why John McCain said, "If it takes ten years!" Another day such as 9-11 would regrettably make the electorate understand the Republican position on the war in Iraq. We hope and pray that such a day never ever happens again.
The election results were much closer than I expected. The gap was closing in the final days and speaks well of John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate. I hope she continues in political arena during the years to come. She is very uncommon and bright. It was sad to see attempts to discredit her obvious right to hire and fire while Gov. of Alaska the largest state in the Union.
America is a changed country. The population and therefore the electorate has changed. The financial community has changed. There are thousands of foreign investors in this country. One must, at the least, ask if they played a role in the manipulation of oil prices and/or the stock market or anything else related thereto. If I were the outgoing President I would certainly be investigating those invasive possibilities, as the president's responsibilities continue until he leaves the office.
George Bush mistakenly retreated from the political scene because of low popular opinions thereby denying the people the right to know the truth about the economic crises that was evolving. It was a serious mistake.
Opportunistically Barack Obama blamed John McCain and George Bush for the crisis which was actually unconscionable and far from the truth. An electorate made up of many new inhabitants and new voters voted along racial or nationalistic lines without the knowledge required to ferret out the truth from rhetorical assertions. As result we have a new President elect. A gifted speaker with at least one promising idea; to discourage outsourcing of jobs and possibly to return jobs to the United States of America. For that reason he almost got my vote.
Only time will tell.........
Richard
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
The Presidential Election
A Bigger Decision Than You Think
Gathering the facts before tomorrow's election, I have concluded that the important constellation (scenario) has changed dramatically. Gasoline prices have dropped tremendously to near pre-election levels. Nothing could be more important.
Evaluating the Republican ticket (candidates) I have concluded that John McCain is undoubtedly the more experienced Presidential candidate. Considering her experience with big oil companies in Alaska and her returning revenues to the citizens of her state, Sarah Palin seems eminently qualified to serve as Vice-President in these difficult economic times. She has spunk unseen in the political arena and the courage required to serve at the White House level. She just might be a great gift coming onto the political horizon.Republicans are indeed fortunate to have such a Vice-Presidential candidate, also too the people of the United States.
Barack Obama is a gifted public speaker. At a time when our nation has come under attack from Middle Eastern elements, his background is disturbing and deserving of great scrutiny. His campaign promises always exceed those of John McCain. Yet we all know such promises require the support of both the House of Representatives and the U. S. Senate. They also need the support of the great electorate known to make their own decisions despite the leanings of the press and media. Democracy in the United States is made up of educated and discerning citizens quite capable of picking through the propaganda.
I wish to reiterate the little spoken fact that George Bush has not been responsible for the economic downturn. Clever political utterances to the contrary by Obama and others do not make truth, merely clever assertions in time of an election. The economic downturn has been the result of careless practices by the financial markets in a free economy and more importantly the suspicious rise in fuel prices prior to the election. Such economic anomalies brought Bill Clinton to the White House and threaten to bring another Democrat to power in 2008. However George Bush has done all a President could possibly do to remedy the problem by giving imperative assistance to the banking communities and homeowners threatened with loss of their homes.
The war in Iraq has been a repeated subject of Obama's campaign rhetoric. In fact, the Iraq conflict has been part of a much greater issue relating to the future security of the United States and our Allies. Hopefully, our enemies will think twice about another attack on the United States during our lives and the lives of future generations. A great price is being paid by our enemies which corresponds to our military response during WW I and WW II, making another attack unthinkable. John McCain shares that long held American Doctrine while Barack Obama promises an early retreat. We will never forget 9-11. Hopefully, those in the Middle East will never contemplate such an horrendous attack ever again.
This election is far more about National Security than Barack Obama would have you believe. No one liked our involvement in WW II. It was a terrible experience. But no one ran from the enemy that dared to invade Pearl Harbor or another that sought to over run our Allies throughout all of Europe. When you go to the polls try to remember that we are the Guardians of Freedom throughout the world. Freedom is a precious thing and the price paid over the centuries has been unbelievable. The March of Freedom began centuries ago and continues to this day. Either it shall go forward or it shall fall back depending on the people.
Richard
Gathering the facts before tomorrow's election, I have concluded that the important constellation (scenario) has changed dramatically. Gasoline prices have dropped tremendously to near pre-election levels. Nothing could be more important.
Evaluating the Republican ticket (candidates) I have concluded that John McCain is undoubtedly the more experienced Presidential candidate. Considering her experience with big oil companies in Alaska and her returning revenues to the citizens of her state, Sarah Palin seems eminently qualified to serve as Vice-President in these difficult economic times. She has spunk unseen in the political arena and the courage required to serve at the White House level. She just might be a great gift coming onto the political horizon.Republicans are indeed fortunate to have such a Vice-Presidential candidate, also too the people of the United States.
Barack Obama is a gifted public speaker. At a time when our nation has come under attack from Middle Eastern elements, his background is disturbing and deserving of great scrutiny. His campaign promises always exceed those of John McCain. Yet we all know such promises require the support of both the House of Representatives and the U. S. Senate. They also need the support of the great electorate known to make their own decisions despite the leanings of the press and media. Democracy in the United States is made up of educated and discerning citizens quite capable of picking through the propaganda.
I wish to reiterate the little spoken fact that George Bush has not been responsible for the economic downturn. Clever political utterances to the contrary by Obama and others do not make truth, merely clever assertions in time of an election. The economic downturn has been the result of careless practices by the financial markets in a free economy and more importantly the suspicious rise in fuel prices prior to the election. Such economic anomalies brought Bill Clinton to the White House and threaten to bring another Democrat to power in 2008. However George Bush has done all a President could possibly do to remedy the problem by giving imperative assistance to the banking communities and homeowners threatened with loss of their homes.
The war in Iraq has been a repeated subject of Obama's campaign rhetoric. In fact, the Iraq conflict has been part of a much greater issue relating to the future security of the United States and our Allies. Hopefully, our enemies will think twice about another attack on the United States during our lives and the lives of future generations. A great price is being paid by our enemies which corresponds to our military response during WW I and WW II, making another attack unthinkable. John McCain shares that long held American Doctrine while Barack Obama promises an early retreat. We will never forget 9-11. Hopefully, those in the Middle East will never contemplate such an horrendous attack ever again.
This election is far more about National Security than Barack Obama would have you believe. No one liked our involvement in WW II. It was a terrible experience. But no one ran from the enemy that dared to invade Pearl Harbor or another that sought to over run our Allies throughout all of Europe. When you go to the polls try to remember that we are the Guardians of Freedom throughout the world. Freedom is a precious thing and the price paid over the centuries has been unbelievable. The March of Freedom began centuries ago and continues to this day. Either it shall go forward or it shall fall back depending on the people.
Richard
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Reading Into Colin Powell's Endorsement
Colin's Delusion
Most Americans have a great respect for Colin Powell following his military career and term as Sec. of State during the Bush Administration. Rightfully and deservedly so. Now retired and away from the political arena we should ask if he has changed or if his position is not removed from his former achievements. We are not surprised at his endorsement of Obama.
Unfortunately his reasoning echoes the Obama campaign rhetoric and media slants. It would appear Colin reads the newspapers and watches television. Obviously therefore he is not privy to "insider" information. Moreover, he subscribes to the great promises of the young candidate Barak Obama.
Promises are easily made and often far more difficult to deliver. Rhetoric is easily spoken and rarely throughout history carried out. Colin thinks Obama can give transition to the country and the economy. We may question that thesis because Obama has almost no experience in world affairs, if any. We may question his qualifications to be President of the United States despite his eloquent speaking of promises. Talk is cheap and experience is priceless. John McCain has more experience than either Bush or his father and far more than Bill Clinton.
Colin raises the question about Sarah Palin's qualifications. Sarah's qualifications are not the issue. The more important issue is whether or not Barak Obama is qualified to be President. Obviously a qualified charmer and speaker but not so sure about his role as Commander-in-Chief.
Obama also has paternal links to the theology of a dangerous enemy of the United States. Furthermore, reportedly links to a known bomber during the 1970s. The reports say "bomber" not protester. The Obama campaign would have us believe that nothing of the past matters any more. Everything matters now because the election approaches. The electorate has the burden of protecting the values of this great country, values acquired over the centuries and for which a horrific and magnanimous price was paid by millions who gave their lives and made great sacrifices for ours and future generations.
The past matters greatly as evidenced by our long standing freedoms and for which we as voters carry the responsibility to protect for all succeeding generations. No issue of substance may be taken lightly when we go into the voting booth. Barak Obama is a regretable delusion from which Colin Powell and wishful thinking liberals are now suffering from. The United States of America was not founded on a delusion, nor has it survived by delusion. The disturbing facts are upon the table. Wishful thinking will not change them. Neither will eloquent speaking and smiling faces. When civilization is under attack, throughout the world, we must ask ourselves very important questions. How smooth and handsome was Winston Churchill or FDR? How realistic was their electorate?
Richard
Friday, October 10, 2008
Debates & Decisions
The Real Importance of Debates
Presidential Debates have merit beyond our realizations and expectations. Having seen numerous debates over the past 50 years we know debates tell us who is the most eloquent speaker. But more importantly we hear two sides of very important issues. We learn a great deal from the candidates. The substance is far more important than the eloquence and appearances of the candidates. A Presidential campaign is far more important than evaluating appearance or political lucidity.
Over the past fifty years I have always wondered about the merit of Presidential debates because I was certain personality and appearance influenced the voters disproportionately. John Kennedy was the overwhelming winner in the Nixon-Kennedy debates. During the primaries I was surprised that Romney did not fare better with Republicans. My conclusion was that Republicans are far more interested in the candidates experience and abilities than merely participating in a popularity contest. No doubt more Republicans have a "vested" interest in the well being of the country. They have a broader perspective on politics and economics than the electorate at large. For that reason I became a Republican despite the fact that I voted for John F. Kennedy.
Today we are asked to choose between a very experienced Republican Presidential candidate and a lessor experienced Democratic candidate. The latter is a fine speaker with innovative ideas. The former is unquestionably the more experienced in world affairs and particularly the arena of issues confronting members of the House and Senate.
I enjoy watching the Presidential debates because I learn from the candidates. I am now nearly 20 years beyond retirement age and have great concerns for future generations. I also wish to make a contribution and statement prior to the election.
When I make my decisions at the ballot box I will give absolutely no consideration to the candidates looks or speaking abilities with one exception. I will lean towards the Republican side because of the brilliant and delightful personality of Sara Palin. However, Sara's bright mind and smart comments will not determine my decision. Knowing the economy to rise and fall frequently over the past fifty years I will not sell my stocks or panic about another temporary recession. A country having more than 200 million people most of whom are employed makes for an great economic base.
My decision will be made based on one very simplistic idea. Which candidate is best suited and most qualified to fight the war on terrorism and win that war by totally discouraging terrorists from ever contemplating another attack on the United States and or Americans abroad. Which candidate will not retreat from that fight. Which candidate is sufficiently mature to understand the total anhilation the United States and our Allies brought to our enemies during WW-I and WW-II. Recessions come and go for a variety of reasons. Enemies of the United States and the Free World must be vanquished with total defeat lest they appear again and again throughout the ages, effecting future generations.
As for domestic issues it has been said the Congress of the United States, "They in their wisdom", an amalgam of both political ideologies, will bring solutions to the issues of over sight and regulation required to prevent future occurrences. There is no better system than the American Way that brings together great minds, discussion and debate to deal with the problems of democracy.
Richard
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