Lucky For Him, I guess!

President Obama

While I don't agree at all with his policies (what we know of them?), the man gives a good speech.
A great speech.
This is truly an historic moment! It was pretty amazing watching his acceptance speech. That was a great speech.

Time to pray, as we should always be doing. Time to obey (God), as we should always be doing.

America just elected her first African-American POTUS. Neat.

Vote.

Socialism Defined

A theory or system of social reform which contemplates a complete reconstruction of society, with a more just and equitable distribution of property and labor.

Dictionary.com

But, I know, Dictionary.com is racist.

Shocker: Sense from a Voter--in the news!

Sharon Morris doubts either candidate will be able to turn around the
economy unless people can learn to "live within your means and to enjoy what you
have."

"Money can solve a crisis problem, but the poor go from crisis to
crisis," she said over a dinner of homemade bread and vegetables from her
garden.

"We need to give the poor more than just money. We need to give
them a reason to hope, to set goals, and to appreciate the dignity that God has
given them. We need to be neighbors together, so that we can learn from one
another and bless each other," Sharon Morris said.

Morris says they
wouldn't be taxed more under Barack Obama's plan, but she predicts that
businesses would be forced to raise their prices, so she would feel as if though
her taxes had gone up should Obama be elected.

from CNN.com, Battling for Votes

Bear with me...

Reality Suspended

What is going on?

I told Daniel this morning I feel like I am living in a suspended reality.
Christians are voting for the most radically pro-abortion candidate we've ever seen.
There are questions of this man's citizenship--conflicting stories about his place of birth and a refusal by his campaign to release his actual birth certificate.
Evidence has been presented of his ties with anti-American, anti-Semite groups, preachers, and terrorists.
He claims he wants to cut taxes for the middle class, but go after big business. Do people not realize that when we tax big businesses we are really taxing ourselves? How do you think they make up for the cost? Maybe raising prices?
He wants to tax Big Oil, the democrats say "hurrah!" And when Big Oil raises gas prices to compensate for taxes, the democrats cry foul...
People are embracing socialist ideas with delight. They want the Federal government to tell them where and how they can educate their children, they want the Federal government to take their money and distribute it to the "poor" and the "helpless"--as if wealth is accumulated by good fortune and luck.

As Mark Steyn of the National Review Online puts it:

The spirit of the age is: Ask not what your country can do for you, demand it. Why can’t the government sort out my health care? Why can’t they pick up my mortgage?

In his first inaugural address, Calvin Coolidge said: “I favor the policy of economy, not because I wish to save money, but because I wish to save people.” That’s true in a more profound sense than he could have foreseen.

You can read the entire article here.

I'm not saying McCain is the "messiah" or the answer to all our problems. He's not at all. But doesn't it disturb you at all when you hear interview clips with Obama from 2001 where he says things like (emphasis added by me):

If you look at the victories and failures of the civil rights movement and its litigation strategy in the court, I think where it succeeded was to vest formal rights in previously dispossessed peoples. So that I would now have the right to vote, I would now be able to sit at the lunch counter and order and as long as I could pay for it I’d be okay.

But the Supreme Court never ventured into the issues of redistribution of wealth and sort of more basic issues of political and economic justice in this society. And to that extent as radical as people tried to characterize the Warren court, it wasn’t that radical. It didn’t break free from the essential constraints that were placed by the founding fathers in the Constitution, at least as it’s been interpreted, and the Warren court interpreted it in the same way that generally the Constitution is a charter of negative liberties. It says what the states can’t do to you, it says what the federal government can’t do to you, but it doesn’t say what the federal government or the state government must do on your behalf. And that hasn’t shifted. One of the I think tragedies of the civil rights movement was because the civil rights movement became so court focused, I think that there was a tendency to lose track of the political and community organizing and activities on the ground that are able to put together the actual coalitions of power through which you bring about redistributed change and in some ways we still suffer from that.

So tell me. What is going on??

Be "Enlightened"

This is interesting:

FACT CHECK.

Giddy

There have been some recent developments at work that have Yours Truly feeling hopeful this morning. Can't say exactly what just yet, but I think it's going to be good.

Work is busy with activity surrounding the show. Everyone's exhausted from a long week of work, but they are also excited and pumped. You can feel the energy! It's pretty neat. I'm looking forward to tomorrow and Sunday when I'll actually be able to be at the Convention Center in the middle of everything!

Meanwhile, don't believe that I would ever take a night off from good times! Tonight we are celebrating little Noah's birthday at the Koplins' place. As is typical, Shane will be cooking. He had some great ideas for the party. He'll be making homemade versions of the typical, quick-fix foods that kids like: chicken nuggets and macaroni & cheese!

I'm taking my camera along so I can capture some of the action. It'll be lots of fun!

I feel like I am sitting in an icebox with icecicles dripping off of my nose.

Watched the debate last night, it was okay. Sarah Palin was cute as could be, and she said some good things. There's something that really bothers me about Joe Biden--maybe it's the fact that his hair reminds me an awful lot of Donald Trump or it could be that he's been intrenched in Washington politics for 35 years. Why would anyone do that? I could pose the same question to John McCain and his 25 year career there. It just proves that all politicians are doing in Washington is trying to stay there as long as they can. Not fighting for the rights and protection of the American people.
However, the blame ultimately falls on the heads of the American people that continue to elect the same old, crusty politicians over and over and over and over and over.
What I saw last night was that the McCain/Palin ticket is not standing up for conservatism. It was a continued effort to look like it's possible to stand in the middle of the aisle. If it is possible, they certainly haven't figured out the trick.
I honestly believe if McCain would stop running around the issues in an effort to sound like Mr. Maverick (oh my goodness. Just stop it with this "maverick" garbage.), and actually took the side of conservatives, he would have this election in the bag!
If he would have said "absolutely NOT" to this ridiculous Bail-Out, and been a voice to those who see this disastrous plan for the political cow manure that it is, this election would be his.
But he went right along with it. These days when I hear Obama and him speak, it just sounds like the same ticket on either side.

I think Obama is going to win this election.

Oh, help us, save us.

Slow Day and I'm a Big Chicken

It's only 9:39 in the morning and I've blogged, like, 27 times today.

That one about the waterspouts was actually from yesterday afternoon but I hadn't quite finished it when it was time to leave work, so it just sat in the editing room over night. Like you care.

There's a couple that occasionally comments on a fellow blog and they are just so....liberal. I always lurk onto their blogs and spend a few minutes snooping around. They love, love, love Obama and seem to really despise republicans and evangelicals--and claim to be Christians. I can agree with some things...the Republican party is not a shining beacon of light, nor is it the "Christian party" (my 'umble opinion).
But these people, my goodness. They have serious bleeding-heart syndrome and it's driving me crazy.
I know, I know I don't have to read it if I don't like it, and I probably shouldn't. But sometimes I can't resist.
And the reason I'm here, writing about this on my blog is because I had this intense desire to comment in response to some pro-choice rubbish and how voting for a pro-choice candidate will accomplish more for the pro-life cause than voting for a pro-life candidate (excuse me, but...wha?!). But I don't comment.
I don't comment because I'm afraid of the bleeding heart liberals that think its the government's (insert here: taxpayers') job to financially support EVERYONE and their dogs...I'm afraid the liberals will find this vacuous, rambling void that is my blog...and they'll crucify me. Blog-style.
And they'd be right. This blog is a collection of crazy, middle-child, flighty, unorganized heaven. I've not really exerted any energy towards taking this political nonsense too seriously...and I don't plan to.

BUT

I'm serious about abortion. And no matter WHAT the cause of a pregnancy, I will never be able to agree with the idea that anyone has the "right" to "choose" whether a human life, born or unborn is "worth" living.
I truly believe that abortion is just as much of a murder than a mother murdering her toddler. It is human life, at every stage, from the moment of conception. God is sovereign! And He created the mother just as He knit her unborn baby in her womb.
I know that the issue gets murky in areas of rape and incest. But I can not get around the fact that God is the creator of life, and His creation will bring glory to His name. You know...beauty from ashes...How can we stand in the place to deem a life unworthy of existence? It is wrong, I tell you.

I always second guess myself when I post such opinionated things. But like I said, we're all about honesty here.

I loved this, and I stole it.

Guess Who?

Can you guess who I am?

I am not yet 45 years old but already I have taken the nation by storm.

I am known for my avid love of the outdoors.

I hunt, fish, hike, and camp whenever I possibly can.

I have made my mark in politics as an unlikely Republican reformer.

Of course, I have had to take on the Republican Party establishment.

Not that the Democrats are too fond of me either.

I have a large, happy, but rather rambunctious family.

I have been governor of my large northern state for less than two years.

Nevertheless, I was the surprise pick to be the vice presidential candidate in a crucial national election.

Have you ever heard of me?

Surely you have.

I am Teddy Roosevelt

HT to D. Cass blog and George Grant.

I have no clue what HT means, but I see it on blogs everywhere.
Please tell me if you know so I can slap my forehead and say, "d'oh!"

Didn't I Tell You?

She's a firecracker! And she gives a great speech.

This year will be my second election as an eligible voter, and I am feeling "energized"--a commonly used word these days--about the republican ticket. It's likely I'll be voting for McCain/Palin.
Is it tacky to share that with you?
Who cares. We're all about honesty here.

Wasn't she wonderful?
I was sitting curled up in a chair in the living room biting my fingernails for two hours prior to her speech. Obviously last night's speech was a pivotal one. All eyes were turned to Sarah Palin to see just what she's made of. And I don't think she disappointed anyone...except maybe the "people" who would have much rather seen her fail.
It's almost humorous to me to listen to the progressive feminists respond to her. Yes, it's historic for a woman to do what Palin has done. But they didn't really want this woman. She hasn't shed the "burdens" of womanhood (wife, mother, anti-abortion) to tirelessly pursue career and power, and therefore she's unfit to be the woman. No, instead she's embraced motherhood, marriage, children, and career (along with her own hobbies/interests). I think her accomplishments are incredible, and I'm excited to see what happens next with this little lady.

I loved her funny quips and sarcasm. I think she did exactly what she needed to do. She seemed to speak from her heart, and I think Americans will like the fact that she's not your typical Washington-bred politician.

Although I do wonder how the lack of attention to healthcare is going to impact the McCain/Palin campaign.

Anyway, I'm feeling pretty good.

Sorry if the politics talk is boring! For whatever reason, I tried to stay away from it, but over the past few days as my interest has increased I've decided that if I want to be informed I need to be as informed as possible about all parties and candidates.

Overall, I believe God has ordained who will be the next POTUS. But I don't think that means I can't get excited about a particular candidate.

The Barracuda

Well, I'm quite pleased with McCain's VP pick.

And it's a good thing too, because I would've been bitterly disappointed with Leiberman.

And whether it's cool or not to admit it, Barack was making my knees knock a wee bit. People are obsessed with this man.

But I'm feeling better. I like Sarah "Barracuda" Palin. She's got spunk. She's a firecracker. She's prolife. She's prolife. She's prolife.

In fact, at 44, she gave birth to a baby with down-syndrome last April. And she has a son in the military about to be deployed to Iraq.

And most importantly:she's pretty. I'm sure you all noticed, but McCain was rockin' the ugly factor.

You know I'm always honest with you: that man is seriously unattractive.

And Palin is just a peach. A glowing peach.

Plus, if McCain dies (and he probably will. I told you. We're all about honesty here. Just look at the man.), we've got a real conservative in office who loves babies and has cute hair and shoes. And she's a girl! And that is just so cool.

Daniel would just shoot himself in the face if he were reading this.

Oh well. Isn't she pretty?

Hahahahahaha...

Poor, unfortunate souls

"To imply that one person is homeless, destitute, dirty, drunk, spaced out on drugs, unemployable, and generally miserable because he is 'less fortunate' is to imply that a successful person - one with a job, a home and a future - is in that position because he or she was 'fortunate.' The dictionary says that fortunate means 'having derived good from an unexpected place.' There is nothing unexpected about deriving good from hard work. There is also nothing unexpected about deriving misery from choosing drugs, alcohol, and the street.
If the Liberal Left can create the common perception that success and failure are simple matters of 'fortune' or 'luck,' then it is easy to promote and justify their various income redistribution schemes. After all, we are just evening out the odds a little bit. This 'success equals luck' idea the liberals like to push is seen everywhere. Former Democratic presidential candidate Richard Gephardt refers to high-achievers as 'people who have won life's lottery.' He wants you to believe they are making the big bucks because they are lucky. It's not luck, my friends. It's choice. One of the greatest lessons I ever learned was in a book by Og Mandino, entitled 'The Greatest Secret in the World.' The lesson? Very simple: 'Use wisely your power of choice.'"

--From Neal Boortz's Texas A&M Graduate Commencement Address

I'm not a huge fan of Neal Boortz. Usually when I listen to him on the radio I have to turn it off because I get so mad. But I read his entire commencement address and couldn't agree more. I think he told those students who had been sitting under the teaching of Liberal professors for so many years exactly what they needed to hear.

On a less political note: It's Thursday! Which is just fine by me because I have the day off tomorrow.
It will officially kickoff Josh and Janean's Wedding Weekend, and I'm so excited. I mean, the wedding is great an all, but I'm also pretty darn excited about getting all gussied up: getting a manicure tomorrow, decorating for the rehearsal dinner, doing something fun with my hair for the wedding. And I have these killer shoes that I cannot wait to wear. Even if my feet are bleeding by the end of the night.
Oh, the sacrifices we women make to be fab-u-lous.
Plus it will be a great opportunity for me to practice taking pictures. Of people, no less. I have issues with my indoor picture-taking because I'm not a big fan of the flash, and I'm still learning how to get the settings right. It usually takes a few practice photos.
I'll be trying to take a few pictures this weekend. A lot of the family will be in town, and I think we're going to have a grand ol' time.

I don't know if I've ever mentioned this, but I totally love my friends. In particular: Christi and Courtney. Last night we "had coffee" for about four hours, and I had the time of my life! I've been so busy lately, it felt like I hadn't seen them in weeks...in fact, I don't think I had...
Anyway, more fun to come: Christi and I are going to see Mamma Mia tonight at a super-nice theater in CP, and I am SO excited.
What? You don't like ABBA?
The Dancing Queen was totally, like, my theme song! I was counting the days until I was seventeen so I could sing that song and dance and jive, having the time of my life. See that girl? Watch that scene! Can you dig it?
I must say, it's going to be interesting seeing Colin Firth (Mr. Darcy!), Meryl Streep, and Peirce Brosnan in a musical. My expectations are, shall we say, not the highest. But it should be fun anyway. Those ABBA songs are just so upbeat and fun, how can it not be one big singing, dancing party?!

Hopefully I'll get the chance to write more before the weekend is over (heck, I might write more today...it's pretty early still!), but I'm not going promise you the world unless I can deliver!

xoxo