This is the video originally scheduled to be shown prior to Sarah Palin's RNC Speech. Due to time constraints the video did not air last night. Today the RNC released this video biography of Governor Sarah Palin;
H/t to April Lorier, thanks April.
To read more on Sarah Palin, visit HERE and HERE
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Sarah Palin Arrives at the Republican National Convention
photo credit David Rogowski, AOL
By Tony Vega
"I am honored to be considered for the nomination for vice president of the United States.”-Sarah Palin, RNC 2008
Sarah Palin delivered her speech at the Republican National Convention and hit on all key points. She spoke about challenging the establishment. The beauty of Sarah Palin is she not only talked about it, she brought with her a record of accomplishments that proved her successes. Platitudes not necessary.
"A small town mayor is sort of like a community organizer except you have actual responsibilities"- Sarah Palin, RNC 2008
Man, she didn't even have to play her governor card. Folks will challenge her on experience, but Sarah Palin brings to the table executive experience, legislative experience, and more substance than the TOP of the democratic ticket.
"Facts are stubborn things"-John Adams
A stark difference between Palin's acceptance speech and Biden's speech is that Palin was able to reflect on John McCain's record of accomplishments with proof and conviction. Biden spoke of hope and change. When the top of Biden's ticket was called on to lead and make a "yes" or "no" decision, he answered "present." This nation needs a leader not a dancer that is good with a microphone.
Sarah Palin reminded the audience that her son will be deployed to the battlefield on September 11, 2008. McCain has a son that served in Iraq as a Marine. McCain has another son in the Naval Academy and upon graduation will be scheduled for deployment to the battlefield. The McCain-Palin ticket understands the importance of victory. Pandering not necessary.
Governor Palin not only defeated the establishment and incumbents of her own party she actually did something when entering office. She has a record of change and realistic hope. When the old Republican guard acquired a flashy jet, Sarah Palin put it on eBay. Sarah Palin has a record of attacking wasteful spending. Empty rhetoric not necessary.
Sarah Palin spoke of going against big oil and lobbyists. Sarah Palin delivered hope to the Alaskan motorists. As governor, she acted against big oil, championed the creation of a natural gas line against the interests of big oil. She took bold steps to place money back into the pockets of Alaskan motorists via $1,200 rebates. The cure to the energy crisis? No, but it is relief while we combat years of malfeasance and foreign oil addiction.
Sarah Palin eloquently spoke of Barack Obama and reminded the audience that Obama's economic plan will add to the burden of small business and Middle America. How? "The Democratic nominee for president supports plans to raise income taxes, raise payroll taxes, raise investment income taxes, raise the death tax, raise business taxes, and increase the tax burden on the American people by hundreds of billions of dollars."
Palin also reminded us that "it's easy to forget that this is a man [Obama] who has authored two memoirs but not a single major law or reform not even in the state Senate." "This is a man who can give an entire speech about the wars America is fighting and never use the word "victory" except when he's talking about his own campaign."
When a person with a proven track record, when a person that has demonstrated the ability to reform, when a person that made decisions placing country first tells you "I'm going to Washington to serve the people of this country" that person is Governor Sarah Palin. It will be difficult to find a worthy challenger in the current arena.
Monday, September 1, 2008
RNC 2008: Hurricane Gustav Relief Effort
By Tony Vega
Monday, September 01, 2008, opening day at the Republican National Convention was significantly scaled down in deference to the plight of millions of Americans affected by 
Hurricane Gustav. John McCain, Sarah Palin, and President Bush canceled their appearances at the convention. First Lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain graced the stage at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota and spoke of hurricane relief efforts,
Hurricane Gustav. John McCain, Sarah Palin, and President Bush canceled their appearances at the convention. First Lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain graced the stage at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota and spoke of hurricane relief efforts, which can
be found here:
Help deliver aid to those in need who are affected in the gulf coast.
ALABAMA
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Florida Disaster Fund
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Hurricane Gustav Relief and Recovery Fund
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"Take off our republican hats and put on our American hats"-John McCain
As Gustav pounds the gulf coast, political speeches and rhetoric are silenced. Republican leaders, namely John McCain did not think it prudent to engage in political festivities while approximately two million Americans and visitors are severely affected. Country First. Time will tell if the McCain campaign will be negatively impacted by the curtailed convention schedule, but at the moment, such thoughts will take second stage.
For now, the political hate speech will be relegated to the popular maker of commiedramas, Michael Moore. Moore exploited the plight of the gulf coast to hurl hateful remarks at the GOP, which included a crass letter addressed to God. That classless act speaks for itself.
As of 2000 hours, it has been reported that there are seven storm related deaths, in addition to the evacuation deaths of three critically ill patients, 6.10 millions dollars in damage, and 1 million homes with out power. The storm is not over folks, some of the levees are being over-washed and one reported levee is seriously compromised from underneath.
Emergency workers and volunteers, in New Orleans are feverishly working to shore that levee up.
During times of national crisis, judgment and character is important. May the true spirit of America continue to be a guiding light in a time of darkness.
To those of you in the region, my family will keep you and yours in our prayers.
John McCain and Sarah Palin Make Beautiful History Together
By Tony Vega
Was it a gimmick? Was Obama's selection a gimmick? Can we realistically ascribe sincerity to political wrangling? That last question is easier to answer.
To forgo political speculation, let us analyze Governor Sarah Palin on the merits. She is certainly a righteous choice by Senator John McCain. Admittedly, it was not pleasing to the sensibilities at the sound of the news, but that is more of a testament to John McCain's maverick style than my insight.
Sarah Palin just added another crack to that ceiling and I must admit that on an emotional level it is pleasing to the sensibilities. Senator McCain just guaranteed that history would be made. He ensured another chapter in a textbook for future generations to study. I hope I am around when my grandchildren bring home paper detailing the events of 2008.
Do you remember the smell of the rexo-sheets with the purple ink from middle school? It is in the air now, a wisp of nostalgia.
Now, back on the ground the facts are here to be discerned and disseminated to advance the cause.
Governor Sarah Palin has demonstrated the ability to make tough decisions, to buck the status quo and do what is right for the nation. She fought corruption in her own party and took the reigns as a young Governor in the state of Alaska. Sarah Palin is a maverick in her own right.
Sarah Palin entered public life in 1992 on the platform of cutting wasteful spending and corruption. In office, she put her money where her mouth was by voluntarily cutting her own salary and reducing property taxes by 60%
As governor she acted against big oil, championed the creation of a natural gas line against the interests of big oil. She took bold steps to place money back into the pockets of Alaskan motorists via $1,200 rebates. The cure to the energy crisis? No, but it is relief while we combat years of malfeasance and foreign oil addiction.
Like any successful rehab endeavor, it takes years to kick the old destructive habits. What is your respective governor doing in the mean time, are they looking out for you? I know what my governor is doing. Nothing.
Both Parties failed us miserably regarding energy. Barack Obama calls for a 10-year project for renewable energy in order to give us some relief (I'm all for that.) McCain, recently saw the light that Sarah Palin was calling for all along, the necessity for off shore drilling along with exploring all sources of energy (I'm all for that as well.)
During this 10-year exploration, Obama ridiculed the idea of tax relief at the pump. While his “energy plan” is realized, long after he is out of an office he is not yet in, we continue to be greased at the pump.
Hillary Rodham Clinton, John McCain, and Sarah Palin have all demonstrated the courage and the ability to cut into the profits of big oil in order to provide some relief for motorists. Their ideas protected highway departments and construction projects dependent on gas taxes. That's right no one is losing their jobs because of energy rebates or relief.
Those three politicians, two of them women, demonstrated the leadership skills to force big oil to participate in providing relief for their best customers (you & I) while exploring alternate energy sources. The aforementioned politicians were able to do this with out demonizing an entire industry that provides and manages an energy source Americans heavily rely on. Big oil earned the right to a profit, but must share the responsibility to the environment and the nation it serves.
Who is actually in the pocket of Big Oil? Could it be a politician that is determined not to challenge big oil? Certainly not Hillary or John, or Sarah who actually has a proven track record of handling big oil against her own interests. Did I use the term maverick yet?
Sarah Palin is not without her controversy. She admits having experimented with marijuana when it was legal to possess small amounts of it in Alaska albeit remaining illegal on a federal level. She states she does not support legalizing marijuana, worried about the message it would send to her children.
The governor from Alaska also has her own version of Trooper Gate. A controversial suit leveled against her by a dismissed high-level employee is sure to provide fodder for the other side.
John McCain is receiving criticism over this selection. Many strategists give kudos to the selection and some are saying the transparency of going after the disenfranchised Hillary supporters flies in the face of credibility. I touched on those questions in the introduction.
In response to the McCain-Palin ticket, Bill Burton a spokesperson for Barack Obama released this following statement, "- John McCain put the former mayor of a town of 9,000 with zero foreign policy experience a heartbeat away from the presidency."
Mr. Burton has a point. One of the first questions that should serve as a litmus test for a person to qualify as VP is if that person can take the reigns of the presidency.
I'll answer that by offering this: Sarah Palin, by virtue of showing up and getting things done since 1992, as a member of the council, mayor of a small town, and currently as a rookie governor and commander-in-chief of the National Guard has more executive, legislative, and military experience (by virtue of commanding the National Guard) than the TOP of the Democratic ticket.
Barack Obama followed up his gracious commentary regarding Palin's selection by saying "it is more of the same." How so Mr. Obama?
When is the American voter going to challenge the rhetoric and catch phrases emanating from the Democratic nominee? Do we realize that the McCain ticket by record and deed, not by rhetoric or hyperbole, has a proven record of accomplishment to further Hope & Change?
American voters, I implore you to challenge the machine. History is not always good history.
We do not have to accept marginality or empty rhetoric for the sake of change. Let us embrace real (positive) change for the sake of our nation not our own individual desires to promote history for the sake of promoting history.
"My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy, 1961
Source; Wikipedia
Friday, August 29, 2008
People in Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones
Follow up content to: The Door to McCain's Housing Gaffe Swings Both Ways
People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones - "Those who are vulnerable should not attack others. The proverb has been traced back to Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde' (1385). George Herbert wrote in 1651, 'Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.' This saying is first cited in the United States in 'William & Mary College Quarterly' (1710). Benjamin Franklin wrote, 'Don't throw stones at your neighbors', if your own windows are glass.' 'To live in a glass house' is used as a figure of speech referring to vulnerability." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).
Let us examine the many houses Barack Obama has enjoyed.
Barack Obama’s primary residence was purchased with the aid of Tony Rezko, a Syrian born corrupt-American (how’s that for a hyphenated term?) Rezko a corrupt real estate mogul has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Barack Obama. He is also heading to jail in September 2008 for the multitude of felonies he committed.
Tony Rezko also purchased the lot next door to the Obama residence in order for the Obama’s to extend their yard. How cozy.
The homes of Barack Obama’s friends and neighbors are occupied by domestic terrorists William Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. They are also neighbors with Louis Farrakhan, racist leader of the Nation of Islam. Barack Obama’s church bestowed their highest honor upon Louis Farrakhan. You can read about that here: Barack Obama’s Church Honors Nation of Islam leader.
In addition, to attending house parties with Ayers and his wife Dohrn, Barack Obama enjoyed chairing a board with his neighbor and domestic terrorist. Together, Obama and Ayers doled out money to the Arab-Action-Network, an organization with foreign terrorist ties.
Is it a coincidence that Barack Obama is neighbors with domestic terrorists and the leader of the Nation of Islam, two men so close to Obama's inner circle, two men that declared war on America and called for America’s destruction?
The many housing units that Barack Obama secured subsidies for are in severe disrepair.
From the Boston Globe:
The buildings of Grove Parc Plaza, in a dense neighborhood that Barack Obama represented for eight years as a state senator, hold 504 apartments subsidized by the federal government for people who can't afford to live anywhere else.
Many rendered uninhabitable by unfixed problems, such as collapsed roofs and fire damage. Mice scamper through the halls. Battered mailboxes hang open. Sewage backs up into kitchen sinks. In 2006, federal inspectors graded the condition of the complex an 11 on a 100-point scale - a score so bad the buildings now face demolition.
Obama's close friends and political supporters profited from the subsidies even as many of Obama's constituents suffered. Tenants lost their homes; surrounding neighborhoods were blighted.
[Some of] those friends are: Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to Obama's presidential campaign and a member of his finance committee; Allison Davis, a major fund-raiser for Obama's US Senate campaign and a former partner at Obama's former law firm; Antoin "Tony" Rezko. [Yes, the same Rezko that donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to his campaign, this is a mere tip of the iceberg].
Rezko's company used subsidies to rehabilitate more than 1,000 apartments, mostly in and around Obama's district, and then refused to manage the units, leaving the buildings to decay to the point where many no longer were habitable.
Rezko is also connected to Barack Obama AND a former Nation of Islam leader through a corrupt minority business set-a-side scam at Chicago O’Hare Airport. See here: Chicago Scam
The coincidences and degrees of separation are growing and shrinking all in the same corrupt ebb.
In conclusion, not because the list is exhausted; no, the list is much more lengthy than featured here.
For the sake of brevity, we will close the door here, with Obama’s House of Worship.
As most of you know, Barack Obama spent more than 20-years in a church that spewed racist, anti-American hate. How hateful was the church that Barack Obama deemed fit to baptize his daughters in? Well, Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama’s former pastor implored a national audience to learn about James Cone the father of Black Liberation Theology the architect of Obama’s religion.
"Black theology refuses to accept a God who is not identified totally with the goals of the black community. If God is not for us and against white people, then he is a murderer, and we had better kill him. The task of black theology is to kill Gods who do not belong to the black community. Black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy. What we need is the divine love as expressed in Black Power, which is the power of black people to destroy their oppressors here and now by any means at their disposal. Unless God is participating in this holy activity, we must reject his love." -James Cone
See: Obama’s House of Worship.
People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones - "Those who are vulnerable should not attack others. The proverb has been traced back to Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde' (1385). George Herbert wrote in 1651: 'Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.' This saying is first cited in the United States in 'William & Mary College Quarterly' (1710). Benjamin Franklin wrote, 'Don't throw stones at your neighbors', if your own windows are glass.' 'To live in a glass house' is used as a figure of speech referring to vulnerability." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).
People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones - "Those who are vulnerable should not attack others. The proverb has been traced back to Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde' (1385). George Herbert wrote in 1651, 'Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.' This saying is first cited in the United States in 'William & Mary College Quarterly' (1710). Benjamin Franklin wrote, 'Don't throw stones at your neighbors', if your own windows are glass.' 'To live in a glass house' is used as a figure of speech referring to vulnerability." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).
Let us examine the many houses Barack Obama has enjoyed.
Barack Obama’s primary residence was purchased with the aid of Tony Rezko, a Syrian born corrupt-American (how’s that for a hyphenated term?) Rezko a corrupt real estate mogul has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Barack Obama. He is also heading to jail in September 2008 for the multitude of felonies he committed.
Tony Rezko also purchased the lot next door to the Obama residence in order for the Obama’s to extend their yard. How cozy.
The homes of Barack Obama’s friends and neighbors are occupied by domestic terrorists William Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. They are also neighbors with Louis Farrakhan, racist leader of the Nation of Islam. Barack Obama’s church bestowed their highest honor upon Louis Farrakhan. You can read about that here: Barack Obama’s Church Honors Nation of Islam leader.
In addition, to attending house parties with Ayers and his wife Dohrn, Barack Obama enjoyed chairing a board with his neighbor and domestic terrorist. Together, Obama and Ayers doled out money to the Arab-Action-Network, an organization with foreign terrorist ties.
Is it a coincidence that Barack Obama is neighbors with domestic terrorists and the leader of the Nation of Islam, two men so close to Obama's inner circle, two men that declared war on America and called for America’s destruction?
The many housing units that Barack Obama secured subsidies for are in severe disrepair.
From the Boston Globe:
The buildings of Grove Parc Plaza, in a dense neighborhood that Barack Obama represented for eight years as a state senator, hold 504 apartments subsidized by the federal government for people who can't afford to live anywhere else.
Many rendered uninhabitable by unfixed problems, such as collapsed roofs and fire damage. Mice scamper through the halls. Battered mailboxes hang open. Sewage backs up into kitchen sinks. In 2006, federal inspectors graded the condition of the complex an 11 on a 100-point scale - a score so bad the buildings now face demolition.
Obama's close friends and political supporters profited from the subsidies even as many of Obama's constituents suffered. Tenants lost their homes; surrounding neighborhoods were blighted.
[Some of] those friends are: Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to Obama's presidential campaign and a member of his finance committee; Allison Davis, a major fund-raiser for Obama's US Senate campaign and a former partner at Obama's former law firm; Antoin "Tony" Rezko. [Yes, the same Rezko that donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to his campaign, this is a mere tip of the iceberg].
Rezko's company used subsidies to rehabilitate more than 1,000 apartments, mostly in and around Obama's district, and then refused to manage the units, leaving the buildings to decay to the point where many no longer were habitable.
Rezko is also connected to Barack Obama AND a former Nation of Islam leader through a corrupt minority business set-a-side scam at Chicago O’Hare Airport. See here: Chicago Scam
The coincidences and degrees of separation are growing and shrinking all in the same corrupt ebb.
In conclusion, not because the list is exhausted; no, the list is much more lengthy than featured here.
For the sake of brevity, we will close the door here, with Obama’s House of Worship.
As most of you know, Barack Obama spent more than 20-years in a church that spewed racist, anti-American hate. How hateful was the church that Barack Obama deemed fit to baptize his daughters in? Well, Jeremiah Wright, Barack Obama’s former pastor implored a national audience to learn about James Cone the father of Black Liberation Theology the architect of Obama’s religion.
"Black theology refuses to accept a God who is not identified totally with the goals of the black community. If God is not for us and against white people, then he is a murderer, and we had better kill him. The task of black theology is to kill Gods who do not belong to the black community. Black theology will accept only the love of God which participates in the destruction of the white enemy. What we need is the divine love as expressed in Black Power, which is the power of black people to destroy their oppressors here and now by any means at their disposal. Unless God is participating in this holy activity, we must reject his love." -James Cone
See: Obama’s House of Worship.
People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones - "Those who are vulnerable should not attack others. The proverb has been traced back to Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde' (1385). George Herbert wrote in 1651: 'Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.' This saying is first cited in the United States in 'William & Mary College Quarterly' (1710). Benjamin Franklin wrote, 'Don't throw stones at your neighbors', if your own windows are glass.' 'To live in a glass house' is used as a figure of speech referring to vulnerability." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).
Thursday, August 28, 2008
The Door to McCain’s Housing Gaffe Swings Both Ways
By Tony Vega
When asked about how many homes he owns, John McCain responded:
"I think — I’ll have my staff get to you,” McCain told Politico in Las Cruces, N.M. “It’s condominiums where — I’ll have them get to you.”
That caused an immediate stir by the Obama people. In a heated race, I understand the stir. I do not think it wise for the Obama camp to throw stones in this case; I will get to that later.
McCain is a rich man, I know that and America knows that. That is a commonality shared among presidential candidates past and present. The fact that a rich man owns multiple homes is not a matter of concern, unless of course the homes were purchased as the result of personal corruption.
The exploitation of John McCain's inept response is to portray McCain as being out of touch and not knowledgeable of current economic issues. Obama's campaign did a good job at illustrating that sentiment.
After McCain bumbled his answer, the Obama campaign immediately aired a negative ad. In addition to pointing out McCain's housing crisis, they attempted to bash him on the economy and excerpted a McCain comment; "I think the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are very strong"
The full quote and background of that comment:
Fortune (magazine): Do you believe the U.S. economy today is fundamentally sound?
McCain: "I think the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are very strong. We're still the most innovative, the greatest exporter, the greatest importer, the greatest producer, and by any measurement. And I believe the fundamentals are sound. But that in no way diminishes the severity of the immediate challenge to our economy and millions of Americans."
That above comment is more in touch with the American people, than Obama's desire to raise capital gains and to raise the cap on Social Security. McCain, in the past has mentioned that the economy is not his strong suit. It is sad that McCain's weak suit is still stronger than Obama's full hand.
Why would Barack Obama scoff at the notion of the US economy being fundamentally sound? Perhaps, the counter to that fits Obama’s negative image of America.
A little more background on those homes; according to public records the homes and condominiums are in the name of a corporation trust, which is controlled by Cindy McCain separate from John. This doesn't help the appearance of being in touch, but is factual none-the-less.
Frank Luntz, a pollster and focus group organizer studied the reaction of the anti-McCain and anti-Obama ads aired by the respective campaigns in response to this issue. The focus group analyzed was comprised of "undecided" voters. The analysis showed the ad displaying personal corruption (Obama and Rezko real estate deals) registered more profoundly with prospective voters than the ad displaying McCain's housing gaffe.
Obama ad: "Seven"
McCain ad: "Housing Problem"
I stated earlier that I did not think it wise for the Obama camp to throw stones in this housing case. We‘ll explore that later in a follow up article titled “People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”
When asked about how many homes he owns, John McCain responded:
"I think — I’ll have my staff get to you,” McCain told Politico in Las Cruces, N.M. “It’s condominiums where — I’ll have them get to you.”
That caused an immediate stir by the Obama people. In a heated race, I understand the stir. I do not think it wise for the Obama camp to throw stones in this case; I will get to that later.
McCain is a rich man, I know that and America knows that. That is a commonality shared among presidential candidates past and present. The fact that a rich man owns multiple homes is not a matter of concern, unless of course the homes were purchased as the result of personal corruption.
The exploitation of John McCain's inept response is to portray McCain as being out of touch and not knowledgeable of current economic issues. Obama's campaign did a good job at illustrating that sentiment.
After McCain bumbled his answer, the Obama campaign immediately aired a negative ad. In addition to pointing out McCain's housing crisis, they attempted to bash him on the economy and excerpted a McCain comment; "I think the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are very strong"
The full quote and background of that comment:
Fortune (magazine): Do you believe the U.S. economy today is fundamentally sound?
McCain: "I think the fundamentals of the U.S. economy are very strong. We're still the most innovative, the greatest exporter, the greatest importer, the greatest producer, and by any measurement. And I believe the fundamentals are sound. But that in no way diminishes the severity of the immediate challenge to our economy and millions of Americans."
That above comment is more in touch with the American people, than Obama's desire to raise capital gains and to raise the cap on Social Security. McCain, in the past has mentioned that the economy is not his strong suit. It is sad that McCain's weak suit is still stronger than Obama's full hand.
Why would Barack Obama scoff at the notion of the US economy being fundamentally sound? Perhaps, the counter to that fits Obama’s negative image of America.
A little more background on those homes; according to public records the homes and condominiums are in the name of a corporation trust, which is controlled by Cindy McCain separate from John. This doesn't help the appearance of being in touch, but is factual none-the-less.
Frank Luntz, a pollster and focus group organizer studied the reaction of the anti-McCain and anti-Obama ads aired by the respective campaigns in response to this issue. The focus group analyzed was comprised of "undecided" voters. The analysis showed the ad displaying personal corruption (Obama and Rezko real estate deals) registered more profoundly with prospective voters than the ad displaying McCain's housing gaffe.
Obama ad: "Seven"
McCain ad: "Housing Problem"
I stated earlier that I did not think it wise for the Obama camp to throw stones in this housing case. We‘ll explore that later in a follow up article titled “People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Opening Day: DNC 2008
August 25, 2008
By Tony Vega for Associate Content
The highlights of the 2008 Democratic National Committee Convention were the inspiring appearances by Ted Kennedy and the family moment with the Obamas. The speeches were flat, which is a good thing. The convention was top heavy with radicals Howard Dean, Nancy Pelosi, Jesse Jackson Jr, Ted Kennedy, and Michelle Obama. For it to go off without a hitch is a testament to Democratic discipline.
I am not a Kennedy but I was insulted when Caroline compared Barack Obama to her dad JFK. Note to my daughters; do not compare me to a man that warmly surrounds himself with domestic and foreign terrorists, no matter how inspiring. Barack Obama may share a similar JFK platform, but Obama's inspiration is more comparable to Jim Jones than to a president.
Barack Obama's prominence is the byproduct of those suffering from Bush Derangement Syndrome and in dire search of a fix; do not confuse this with greatness. Do you remember the crack epidemic of the 80's? That drug influenced the upper crust of our society to the bowels of civilization. The nation survived that and we shall overcome yet again.
Ted Kennedy's appearance showed true grit, true grit that had nothing to do with politics. The strength of the human spirit was on full display when that cancer fighter mustered the strength to walk on that stage after a painful trip to an area hospital prior to his national appearance. Kudos to the man's strength!
The opening bell was rung by Party boss Howard Dean. His appearance alone is a distraction and he reeks of gutter politics rife with racial-arson and hate. The morning of the convention in Denver, Mr. Dean gave a ridiculous interview on the Morning Joe, a talk show on MSNBC. Dean compared the Republicans to Slobodan Milosevic.
HotAir.com listed some memorable comments by the head loon, Howard Dean. For your discernment and enjoyment I include two of them here; "“I hate the Republicans and everything they stand for” and a month later, “This is a struggle between good and evil and we're the good.” - Quotes by the Democratic National Committee boss.
Nancy Pelosi gave a whispering speech pandering to Hillary supporters. Present are many Hillary supporters that believe Hillary Clinton was, and still is, a viable presidential candidate and was thrown under the bus by Pelosi and Dean for The Chosen One. Insult to injury is the 18 million votes that Hillary earned being dismissed by Obama when he chose Biden as VP. Biden garnered approximately 9,000 votes. Agent of change indeed.
Michelle Obama's speech was a scripted attempt at humanizing the Obamas. They even pushed the envelope with including the line "that's why I love my country." A clear attempt to try and cancel out her past unpatriotic comments. Did it work? To those in the Obama camp of course it did. It is a bit too early to determine if the Michelle speech will add to the Obama bounce.
The potential of a negative response is there. Many may believe the "I love my country" line coming from Michelle Obama is as sincere as her husband showing up wearing a flag pin. Contrived? Political expedience? Depending on your answer come and see this New York kid about a bridge spanning the east river.
I'm going to run now it is the second day of the convention and Hillary Clinton is about to saunter on the stage. I wonder if the Obama people have successfully sequestered the P.U.M.A. and Just Say No Deal folks vowing to support John McCain over Barack Obama. These folks are life long Democrats and are willing to cross party lines as a result of the Pelosi, Dean, and Obama shenanigans.
Don't forget folks, Nancy Pelosi has a much lower rating than George Bush.
Chelsea is introducing her Mom, Hillary Rodham Clinton for day two of the DNC 2008.
By Tony Vega for Associate Content
The highlights of the 2008 Democratic National Committee Convention were the inspiring appearances by Ted Kennedy and the family moment with the Obamas. The speeches were flat, which is a good thing. The convention was top heavy with radicals Howard Dean, Nancy Pelosi, Jesse Jackson Jr, Ted Kennedy, and Michelle Obama. For it to go off without a hitch is a testament to Democratic discipline.
I am not a Kennedy but I was insulted when Caroline compared Barack Obama to her dad JFK. Note to my daughters; do not compare me to a man that warmly surrounds himself with domestic and foreign terrorists, no matter how inspiring. Barack Obama may share a similar JFK platform, but Obama's inspiration is more comparable to Jim Jones than to a president.
Barack Obama's prominence is the byproduct of those suffering from Bush Derangement Syndrome and in dire search of a fix; do not confuse this with greatness. Do you remember the crack epidemic of the 80's? That drug influenced the upper crust of our society to the bowels of civilization. The nation survived that and we shall overcome yet again.
Ted Kennedy's appearance showed true grit, true grit that had nothing to do with politics. The strength of the human spirit was on full display when that cancer fighter mustered the strength to walk on that stage after a painful trip to an area hospital prior to his national appearance. Kudos to the man's strength!
The opening bell was rung by Party boss Howard Dean. His appearance alone is a distraction and he reeks of gutter politics rife with racial-arson and hate. The morning of the convention in Denver, Mr. Dean gave a ridiculous interview on the Morning Joe, a talk show on MSNBC. Dean compared the Republicans to Slobodan Milosevic.
HotAir.com listed some memorable comments by the head loon, Howard Dean. For your discernment and enjoyment I include two of them here; "“I hate the Republicans and everything they stand for” and a month later, “This is a struggle between good and evil and we're the good.” - Quotes by the Democratic National Committee boss.
Nancy Pelosi gave a whispering speech pandering to Hillary supporters. Present are many Hillary supporters that believe Hillary Clinton was, and still is, a viable presidential candidate and was thrown under the bus by Pelosi and Dean for The Chosen One. Insult to injury is the 18 million votes that Hillary earned being dismissed by Obama when he chose Biden as VP. Biden garnered approximately 9,000 votes. Agent of change indeed.
Michelle Obama's speech was a scripted attempt at humanizing the Obamas. They even pushed the envelope with including the line "that's why I love my country." A clear attempt to try and cancel out her past unpatriotic comments. Did it work? To those in the Obama camp of course it did. It is a bit too early to determine if the Michelle speech will add to the Obama bounce.
The potential of a negative response is there. Many may believe the "I love my country" line coming from Michelle Obama is as sincere as her husband showing up wearing a flag pin. Contrived? Political expedience? Depending on your answer come and see this New York kid about a bridge spanning the east river.
I'm going to run now it is the second day of the convention and Hillary Clinton is about to saunter on the stage. I wonder if the Obama people have successfully sequestered the P.U.M.A. and Just Say No Deal folks vowing to support John McCain over Barack Obama. These folks are life long Democrats and are willing to cross party lines as a result of the Pelosi, Dean, and Obama shenanigans.
Don't forget folks, Nancy Pelosi has a much lower rating than George Bush.
Chelsea is introducing her Mom, Hillary Rodham Clinton for day two of the DNC 2008.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
The Second American Revolution
Thomas Paine, author of "Common Sense," returns to modern times to pleas for a second revolution to take back America, Now!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Barack Obama Chooses Joseph Biden as VP Candidate
By Tony Vega for AC, 0300 hrs August 23, 2008;
Today at 1000 hours, the Obama campaign is scheduled to send text messages out to the media confirming Joseph Biden as the VP selection. Senator Joseph Biden may give the rookie senator some street cred, but his selection still represents potential problems.View more »
For your discernment and enjoyment, a YouTube compilation;
What does Joe Biden think of Barack Obama's hygiene?
What does Joe Biden say about the GOP rival and Barack Obama's experience?
Fellow Democrats agree:
Above video scrubbed, perhaps the bots had their way. So check this one out:
Heck, Barack Obama agrees:
Senator Joseph Biden has no desire to be a vice president. In an interview with Alan Colmes in August 2007 Biden said "I am not running for vice president, I would not accept it if anyone offered it to me. The fact of the matter is I'd rather stay as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee than be vice president."
On Meet the Press, Joe Biden is adamant about not wanting the VP slot and begs not be asked. But states he wouldn't be able to say no to the "first African-American presidential candidate about to make history in the world" Check it out:
How is Barack Obama causing the MSM,and otherwise decent folks to throw Patriotism, common sense, logic, and personal ethical convictions out the window? Forget the anti-Christ stuff, perhaps, we'll do a post on that later. No, it could be the perfected Jedi mind trick. Watch:
One thing for certain folks, we are in for an interesting ride; hold on and vote! If you are an Obama supporter ((((the...election...is...November...2009...))))
Did it work? Damn! How does he do it!?
Today at 1000 hours, the Obama campaign is scheduled to send text messages out to the media confirming Joseph Biden as the VP selection. Senator Joseph Biden may give the rookie senator some street cred, but his selection still represents potential problems.View more »
For your discernment and enjoyment, a YouTube compilation;
What does Joe Biden think of Barack Obama's hygiene?
What does Joe Biden say about the GOP rival and Barack Obama's experience?
Fellow Democrats agree:
Above video scrubbed, perhaps the bots had their way. So check this one out:
Heck, Barack Obama agrees:
Senator Joseph Biden has no desire to be a vice president. In an interview with Alan Colmes in August 2007 Biden said "I am not running for vice president, I would not accept it if anyone offered it to me. The fact of the matter is I'd rather stay as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee than be vice president."
On Meet the Press, Joe Biden is adamant about not wanting the VP slot and begs not be asked. But states he wouldn't be able to say no to the "first African-American presidential candidate about to make history in the world" Check it out:
How is Barack Obama causing the MSM,and otherwise decent folks to throw Patriotism, common sense, logic, and personal ethical convictions out the window? Forget the anti-Christ stuff, perhaps, we'll do a post on that later. No, it could be the perfected Jedi mind trick. Watch:
One thing for certain folks, we are in for an interesting ride; hold on and vote! If you are an Obama supporter ((((the...election...is...November...2009...))))
Did it work? Damn! How does he do it!?
Friday, August 22, 2008
Fashion Police at the Beijing Olympics
photo: Broken Sphere, Wiki Commons
By Tony Vega
Fashion Police at the Beijing Olympics
Citizens are instructed on what to wear, how to stand, and how to interact with others.
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