Not Even Close

Gary Bauer writes in the December 2, 2009 End of Day Report the answers to a question he posed the day before regarding preferred candidates for the next presidential election.

My Inbox was overflowing this morning with responses to yesterday’s question on preferred presidential candidates in 2012 – and they are still pouring in. But as my staff worked furiously to sort through the barrage of e-mails, two things stood out.
First, I was surprised by the wide range of names that came back. Granted we asked a very open-ended question, but folks obviously are thinking outside the box and willing to consider many options. Quite a few people insisted on a fresh face, such as Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, who tied for fifth place with Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Other suggestions included Senators John Thune and Jim DeMint, as well as General David Petraeus.

Nevertheless, the final results were quite surprising. There was a spirited contest for second place with Mike Huckabee edging Mitt Romney, while Newt Gingrich finished fourth. But to say there was a clear favorite is an understatement. In fact, one individual got more votes than the other 23 names combined. If my emails and her book sales are any indication, Sarah Palin has a very bright future indeed! 

I Am Thankful

I thank my Lord and Savior for the promise of forgiveness and the promise of His grace. I am so blessed to be an American. I am so thankful for those men and women who are willing to serve in our military and pray God's blessings for each of them and their families. What a blessing our military has been over the years as they work to keep us safe at home and guard our liberties from those who would destroy them.

I am thankful that Americans appear to be waking up to the importance of our liberty and the multiple threats to it, I am thankful for those in leadership who strive to honor their oath to our Constitution, few as they may be. I am grateful for those who serve in civilian life to protect us. 

I am thankful for the hope represented by Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman and others who have the courage to speak out for the benefit of ordinary, hard working Americans. May God continue to grant them safety, good health and the strength to continue to speak for us. May they continue to remind all of us of the great history of this nation and the need for us all to do our part by being self reliant with compassion for those truly unable to carry the burdens alone.

Answer to My Question From Last Sunday

When Sarah Palin is elected!

I just finished reading, "Going Rogue,An American Life." I am more convinced than ever that her leadership and those of like minded people are the CHANGE we really need.

The more the critics abuse her, the stronger my support grows. At 74, I am not into 'hero worship' or easily led by soaring rhetoric. Promises made need some plan, explaining how things will be done, to accomplish the promises. Palin's book gave me a little more insight into how she won the high approval ratings she had before being tapped as a Vice Presidential candidate. She talked to ordinary citizens while on city council, as mayor and as governor. Her team met with large and small groups of Alaska citizens to explain what was being done and why. She used the 'teachable moments' to actually teach the how and the why of pending legislative change and listen to citizens response. They were not hit with 1000+ page bills on line which contradict what is said in public. Senator Reid says Medicare is strengthened. Senator Hagan wrote to me that abortion is not in the bill. Lying to citizens, making deals to buy a Senate vote such as LA getting a million dollars to help the state pay Medicaid is dishonest.

The experiences Palin writes about shows the strength she has to adhere to her principles. I agree whole heartedly with her principles.

When Will The Administration Think About Citizens?

Political interests appear supreme even if this endangers American citizens. The power granted the Congress and the Executive branch is 

flaunted daily and American citizens are expected to sit down and shut up. When our voices are raised they simply ignore us because they want to do everything they can to consolidate their power.

 

Our military is endangered because of insufficient numbers on the ground in Afghanistan, the president says so not criticize his inability or unwillingness to make a decision because we are not in on the debate.

We are in so much debt that of course an unpopular, extremely expensive entitlement of universal health insurance is being pushed through the Congress.

A terror attack occurs on a military base and we are told by the president not to rush to judgement. Our Congressional members who are responsible for oversight of such matters are told to back off and let the executive branch direct the investigation. The Congressional committee (with some members who are not in the president's party) will be allowed access to whatever "facts" the executive branch feels they should have.

Efforts are underway to grant amnesty to illegal aliens without sufficient time for background checks. That tiresome activity of "vetting" for criminal backgrounds and anti-American sentiments is just too time consuming. If citizens die because criminal aliens are admitted, it is no big deal. If we lose numbers of citizens, think of the overwhelming numbers of new citizens we will gain.

Rumors of more "bailouts" for news organizations and other aspects of our economy will encumber more debt for the taxpayers while giving the Czars more power to control an even greater portion of our economy as well as the news. What news organization that receives bailout funds will dare to criticize anyone who gave them taxpayer money and now, via the czars, will determine who may remain on the payroll and how much money they can make?

KSM and other terrorists from Gitmo will be tried in Federal Court. Citizens of NYC may not like it, but Eric Holder has spoken. Why take the safety of everyday citizens, the judge and the jury into consideration? They are all expendable if our current administration can somehow further demonize the previous administration and those in the military and CIA who acted to keep us safe. After all they may have intimidated the terrorists and it is time the world knows all the details of how, what, why and when information was obtained that protected citizens. The world needs to hear more of the hateful rationale from KSM which would be limited if tried by military tribunal. National secrets might be protected in military tribunals so the world would  be denied the knowledge of how terrorists were tracked or caught. IF convicted, the terrorists will delay through appeals and the emotional wounds of 9/11 survivors can continue to be  revived. LINK

We the people deserve better than this!

I Honor Our Military

To those currently in service to our nation, those who served in previous times and those who sacrificed so greatly to protect our nation, I give you my profound gratitude.

While so many things seem to be changing rapidly in our country I acknowledge the steadfastness of our
military, their courage and their faithful service.

I cannot honor the brave men and women who have or are serving without also honoring the families and loved ones who share those who are so dear to them.

May God bless each of you.

Politically Incorrect?

The song you are about to listen to is from a Las Vegas Diamond Rio  concert. They received an immediate, resounding standing ovation, and continue to do so every time they perform it! Sadly, major radio stations wouldn't play it because it was considered "politically incorrect." Consequently, the song was never released to the public.  So, America, see what you think..

Palin, The Visionary

In an article titled "Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich: The Visionary and the Hack", Claude Sandroff writes about Newt's attempts to advise Sarah Palin on how she should function. He writes:

"Now that an intense internecine battle is raging over how Republicans should react to Doug Hoffman's Conservative Party bid for New York's 23^rd , one thing is certain: it is Newt whose reputation is in shambles, and it is he who should seek political advice from Palin as to how he might regain his lost stature. And this will remain true whether Mr. Hoffman wins or loses."

It pleases me that so many are now seeing the tremendous impact Sarah Palin makes with her astute observations and well thought out commentaries. If you haven't read Sandroff's article in today's American Thinker, I recommend you do so and read the insightful comments as well. I continue to hope that Sarah Palin will continue to lead with her principled views and courage to share them.

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