
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
The Liberal BLACK HOLE
I just don’t understand the thinking on the left. Earlier today I sat and listened to the Democrat candidate’s state their plans to bail out those who have over extended themselves with sub-prime mortgages. What is wrong with the world today? How about a plan for all of the purple haired ladies who book bus lines, cruise across the Nevada border and blow all of their social security on the 5 cent slots? Aren’t these little old ladies eating cat food for dinner just to survive? Don’t they need help, too? If you need a little help here, the answer is No! It’s their problem, let them fix it, it is a free country and they got themselves into their own mess. That is the beauty of our system. Once a person is forced to stand up and take responsibility for their own irresponsible actions, a funny thing happens, they learn from it. How about that! A child touches a hot pot- ouch, that hurts...won’t do that again.
Furthermore, an idiot takes out a loan that begins to adjust in one year fully aware of the consequences to his actions, one year later the payment increases $400 a month “Ouch that hurts” Won’t do that again, lesson learned. No, no, but that’s not what the Democrats are trying to do. In their perfect scenario it would play out like this: Idiot takes out loan, loan adjusts in one year, payment rises $400 “not to worry” the government will subsidize me, all the while the housing market corrects and my house makes money for me at the governments expense. Wow! That was easy! I think I’ll rely on the government a little more. Not to mention the government isn’t the one bailing the idiot out. It is the taxpayer. Who? Yea, the taxpayer, that’s you and me baby. But don’t worry the Democrats say. It is only the taxpayer that makes over $100,000 per year. Sure, they can afford it, after all, they’re rich, the Democrats say. You see, the liberals, I’m sorry, the progressives, can’t lose. Take money from those who have, give it to the have-nots who, not to mention, haven’t even created their own fair share of wealth in our country. The have-nots love this, its free money, and it is all due to the progressives and their policies. The have-nots then become dependent upon the Democrats and the Democrats now have a solid voting block of dependents. WHAT A BLACK HOLE!!! Which leads me back to the “person on the street” interview I heard today on the news. The question asked was, “whom are you going to vote for and why?” The answer was Hillary Clinton and the reason given was that she really likes Hillary’s plan for those stuck in the sub-prime mortgage crisis. Is there a brick wall nearby, so that I may beat my head upon it? One thing is for sure; you’d better look out, have-nots, because this cycle will end for you. Pretty soon the line between the haves and have-nots will be $70,000, then $50,000, then $30,000 it won’t end, the money’s got to come from somewhere to support big government and the taxman will come for you, too. As long as liberal policies allow big government spending to bail out the irresponsible idiots, the taxpayers will carry the growing burden of deficit. That’s you and me baby and I sure don’t feel rich, do you?

It All Comes Clear
Why would Medved endorse McCain when ALL other conservative talk show hosts endorse Mitt or at least anti-endorse McCain? I was wondering this when I was alerted to the following information:
Medved's father lives in Isreal. Medved is the co-founder of Pacific Jewish Center in CA. Medved, himslef is Jewish. See in that there are no Jewish Republican candidates, Medved had to pick the closest solution. And that would be McCain. One area in which John McCain has been
strong is on Isreali rights. See the following link: http://www.aipac.org/about_AIPAC/index_1906.asp So Medved looks to continue to support the Isrealis instead of what is best for America. What's that all about? Isn't this election about America? I should also point out that a vast majority of Jews in America are liberal Democrats. I am further not surprised by Medved's endorsement of McCain. Looks like we found another Democrat in Republican clothing. Look who's dupped 3.75 million listeners. Time to expose the fraud.
Medved's father lives in Isreal. Medved is the co-founder of Pacific Jewish Center in CA. Medved, himslef is Jewish. See in that there are no Jewish Republican candidates, Medved had to pick the closest solution. And that would be McCain. One area in which John McCain has been

Listen To The Dow
You want reliable polls, then listen to the Dow Jones. It will tell you everything you need to know about politics and presidents. Don't believe me? The Dow Jones is a measure of confidence. Confidence in what? Confidence in the economy. But, it is a measurement not of the confidence of today's economy, but a measure of the economic future. So today is Super Tuesday.
McCain is leading on the Republican side and Hilary and Barack continue to fight it out. Confident with that? Also, a group of economists announced today that the American economy is in a recession. Confident now? Add on top of that forclosure rates that are higher than ever before and home sales lower than ever before. All the major home builders announces record losses for 2007. Confidence is overflowing, right? WRONG! The Dow Jones (as of 3:25 Eastern) has dropped almost 300 points. That is nearly 2%. Is that a lot? Yup! You feeling confident yet? So why is the Dow tanking today, on Super Tuesday? Let's see, McCain couldn't run a bubblegum shop if his life depended on it (but he is a war veteran), Hilary and Barack don't understand the least bit about how to pull out of a recession, and Huckabee has won West Virginia. I also think Chicken Little announced the sky was falling. No, it's the Dow. So you want a poll - open your eyes and see that the economy needs someone who understands economies. Go CA!!

A Serious Political Note - Super Tuesday
I have been closely involved with politics for many years. I graduated with my B.A. in political science and have followed candidates throughout the years with excitement and anticipation.
I have voted for Republicans, Conservatives, Liberals, Democrats, and Indie's (go Ross Perot). I am an issue studier, a candidate listener, and a critical thinker. I do not claim to be a political genius, only a political thinker.
Over the years I have felt disgust for many candidates and political figures. I am embarrassed by the Craigs and Clintons of the political world. Nevertheless I have looked at policy positions as my starting point for all candidates. I do look at morals, values, and beliefs, but I begin with policy. I will admit that I believe that Bill Clinton was very good for this country on many issues - he was a moderate and a great communicator. I also believe that on other issues he stunk! That combined with moral problems in the oval office make hime reprehensible to me politically. Even with my disgust over the years I have continued to vote, continued to participate in the political process. I ask questions, I push people's opinions, and test others' knowledge. This, I believe, allows me to hone my opinion and to help others look to the issues.
This year my colleague and I started the Tacit Voice. We wanted to be more involved and to reach a greater audience. We hoped that through humor, wit, creativity, research, opinions, and free speech we could help others form ideas and opinions about the society in which we live. It was intentional to begin the Tacit Voice before the primaries; however, we aim to tackle other topics in our society as well.
So here we are on Super Tuesday. I am a conservative. I believe in the right-to-life issues, in small goverment and free enterprise. I believe in lowering taxes and encouraging people to take care of themselves. I am for education, whether it be private or public.
I am for the sanctity of the family and marriage. I believe that America should be a beacon of democracy. I support a free and democratic Isreal. I am for English-only, English as the official language policies. Close the boarders and send the Mexicans back to get into line. I am a conservative and proud of it. I owne my own business and am learing the economics of success. My colleague, I am sure, agrees with all my above comments.
The irony of my life is that my wife and father-in-law are moderate liberals. My wife believes in right-to-choice issues. She wants to end the war and focus on domestic issues. And the list goes on. I still love my wife and we continue to have political debates in our home. She, at times, has convinced me of certain policies, and I have convinced her. That is called political open-mindedness.
So here we are on Super Tuesday. I voted this morning for Mitt Romney. I cast my vote with sadness. Not because he will lose my home state (he won't, I am sure), but because the media, the Republican party, other candidates, and political strategists have created a potential Republican nominee that is NOT right for this country. After my vote I drove to work with an upset stomache - I used to think this country was headed for hell in a handbasket. I believed that the Democrats were taking us there quickly and the Republican slowly. The hope I had in my heart was for a conservative shift in this country - a shift that would bring the morals and values of Reagan back. Now I believe that the media and the establishment has created a Democratic party on both the left and the right. We have a true Democrat party and and Republicrat party. The conservative Republican is on a path of demise. And I credit this fall in 2008 to the following four things:
The Media: It used to be that the media reported the news, not made the news. We used to call making the news "yellow news". Today we call it the New York Times, the
Los Angeles Times, the Post, Review, and Gazette. We call it CNN, MSNBC, and FOX. The media has done more for the destruction of this country than any other institution. Take the war for example. It used to be the NY Times would report on the war in Europe. They would explain the battles and the missions. Now the NY Times comments on the war. They tell use what we should believe. They editorialize their positions. The media does not listen to the people - the media tells the people to listen to them. Shame on the media, whether they be liberal or conservative. Report it, not make it up. 
Endorsements: I can understand why a person wants to endorse a candidate. I am not opposed to such behavior. But when I see Bob Dole telling me that John McCain is a conservative I want to throw up. That is the biggest load of bull-crap I have ever heard. I can see Arnold endorsing McCain; they are both liberal. But give me a break - let's not endorse the candidate who is going to win just because you want to get in good with that person (just in case they do win). James Dobson does not support McCain. Why? Because McCain is against a marriage amedment, he does not support right-to-life isssues, and he has supported legislation that hurts freedom of speech. Endorse a candidate all you want, but do it based on issues not popularity. Look at John Edwards - waiting until he sees who is going to win before he throws in his support. That's bull-crap! And that leads to my next point of contention.
Conservative Talk Radio: Rush, Laura, Sean, Medved, Bill, Savage, and Glenn LISTEN UP! You talk to millions each day. People listen to your opinions and analyses of the issues and the candidates. We all know you are conservative. You are all Reagan conservatives. We trust you for your honest and open dialogue. So why wait until the morning of the election or a couple of days before to support a candidtate. It makes me think that Hilary in office is better for you, so you keep your mouth shut long enough to get McCain voted in.
I have heard Laura, Sean, Rush, Savage, and Glenn all back Mitt for the right reasons, but I heard it all in the past three days. Do you realize that if you explicitly supported a candidate months ago we would have the true conservative in office. Please be who you are - the conservative voice that guides America. If not, then give me the microphone and allow me to support the Reagan conservative. I won't wait until the race is nearly over.
Mike Huckabee: This only applies to 2008 Republican primaries. Mike Huckabee, you are an ass. You KNOW that you will not win the Republican nomination and yet you stay in the fight. You take conservative votes away from Mitt Romney, the only viable conservative candidate. You are also pandering to Mr. McCain for a spot in the veep circle. Don't you relaize that you are supporting a right-to-choice candidate who does not support small government, free speech, and lowering taxes? You are also allowing the Democrats to literally run into the White House. You are stupider than a brick and I am disgusted by your antics. My only hope and dream is that Mitt wins CA and moves on while you return to Hope, AR and eat yourself back to 300 lbs. Get out of the race.
So here we are on Super Tuesday. I am sick to my stomach and the potential death on the conservative right for a period of time. Maybe I should join the conservative talkshow hosts and hope for Hilary. Maybe then will this website grow over the next 4 years. We'll see what happens by midnight!! Good luck Mitt. Hey at least you won MA and UT and CA is not a winner-take-all state. Get some rest!

Over the years I have felt disgust for many candidates and political figures. I am embarrassed by the Craigs and Clintons of the political world. Nevertheless I have looked at policy positions as my starting point for all candidates. I do look at morals, values, and beliefs, but I begin with policy. I will admit that I believe that Bill Clinton was very good for this country on many issues - he was a moderate and a great communicator. I also believe that on other issues he stunk! That combined with moral problems in the oval office make hime reprehensible to me politically. Even with my disgust over the years I have continued to vote, continued to participate in the political process. I ask questions, I push people's opinions, and test others' knowledge. This, I believe, allows me to hone my opinion and to help others look to the issues.
This year my colleague and I started the Tacit Voice. We wanted to be more involved and to reach a greater audience. We hoped that through humor, wit, creativity, research, opinions, and free speech we could help others form ideas and opinions about the society in which we live. It was intentional to begin the Tacit Voice before the primaries; however, we aim to tackle other topics in our society as well.
So here we are on Super Tuesday. I am a conservative. I believe in the right-to-life issues, in small goverment and free enterprise. I believe in lowering taxes and encouraging people to take care of themselves. I am for education, whether it be private or public.

The irony of my life is that my wife and father-in-law are moderate liberals. My wife believes in right-to-choice issues. She wants to end the war and focus on domestic issues. And the list goes on. I still love my wife and we continue to have political debates in our home. She, at times, has convinced me of certain policies, and I have convinced her. That is called political open-mindedness.
So here we are on Super Tuesday. I voted this morning for Mitt Romney. I cast my vote with sadness. Not because he will lose my home state (he won't, I am sure), but because the media, the Republican party, other candidates, and political strategists have created a potential Republican nominee that is NOT right for this country. After my vote I drove to work with an upset stomache - I used to think this country was headed for hell in a handbasket. I believed that the Democrats were taking us there quickly and the Republican slowly. The hope I had in my heart was for a conservative shift in this country - a shift that would bring the morals and values of Reagan back. Now I believe that the media and the establishment has created a Democratic party on both the left and the right. We have a true Democrat party and and Republicrat party. The conservative Republican is on a path of demise. And I credit this fall in 2008 to the following four things:
The Media: It used to be that the media reported the news, not made the news. We used to call making the news "yellow news". Today we call it the New York Times, the


Endorsements: I can understand why a person wants to endorse a candidate. I am not opposed to such behavior. But when I see Bob Dole telling me that John McCain is a conservative I want to throw up. That is the biggest load of bull-crap I have ever heard. I can see Arnold endorsing McCain; they are both liberal. But give me a break - let's not endorse the candidate who is going to win just because you want to get in good with that person (just in case they do win). James Dobson does not support McCain. Why? Because McCain is against a marriage amedment, he does not support right-to-life isssues, and he has supported legislation that hurts freedom of speech. Endorse a candidate all you want, but do it based on issues not popularity. Look at John Edwards - waiting until he sees who is going to win before he throws in his support. That's bull-crap! And that leads to my next point of contention.
Conservative Talk Radio: Rush, Laura, Sean, Medved, Bill, Savage, and Glenn LISTEN UP! You talk to millions each day. People listen to your opinions and analyses of the issues and the candidates. We all know you are conservative. You are all Reagan conservatives. We trust you for your honest and open dialogue. So why wait until the morning of the election or a couple of days before to support a candidtate. It makes me think that Hilary in office is better for you, so you keep your mouth shut long enough to get McCain voted in.

Mike Huckabee: This only applies to 2008 Republican primaries. Mike Huckabee, you are an ass. You KNOW that you will not win the Republican nomination and yet you stay in the fight. You take conservative votes away from Mitt Romney, the only viable conservative candidate. You are also pandering to Mr. McCain for a spot in the veep circle. Don't you relaize that you are supporting a right-to-choice candidate who does not support small government, free speech, and lowering taxes? You are also allowing the Democrats to literally run into the White House. You are stupider than a brick and I am disgusted by your antics. My only hope and dream is that Mitt wins CA and moves on while you return to Hope, AR and eat yourself back to 300 lbs. Get out of the race.
So here we are on Super Tuesday. I am sick to my stomach and the potential death on the conservative right for a period of time. Maybe I should join the conservative talkshow hosts and hope for Hilary. Maybe then will this website grow over the next 4 years. We'll see what happens by midnight!! Good luck Mitt. Hey at least you won MA and UT and CA is not a winner-take-all state. Get some rest!
Okay Already!
After many comments regarding my recent picture change (thanks to Wanda and Casey for getting the ball rolling) I have decided to listen to the people and change my picture. Consequently I did not have my old picture with me, so I changed to the one currently on the blog. Your comments are welcome as always. Thank you for your support.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Crystal Ball #2 - Republicans
As you are all aware, I failed on my predictions of the FL primaries. Oh well, seems the conservatives didn't come through for me. Overall I am concerned that the Democrats are laughing all the way to the White House seeing McCain leading in the polls (although polls can be WRONG - see my last post). I have a Democrat friend that seems to believe the Democrats bought off the Republican base to get McCain the nomination. With the Clintons anything could happen. 
So here is my prediction for Super Tuesday for the Republicans:
Mitt Romney = current delegate count 92 (85 actual delegates, 7 superdelegates)
John McCain = current delegate count 97 (94 acutal delegates, 3 superdelegates)
CO (Mitt wins) Mitt=27 John=13 Huck=3
MN (John wins) Mitt=6 John=27 Huck=10
OK (John wins) Mitt=6 John=23 Huck=12
UT (Mitt wins) Mitt=36 John=0 Huck=0
AR (Huck wins) Mitt=2 John=12 Huck=20
WV (Mitt wins) Mitt=16 John=12 Huck=2
AK (Mitt wins) Mitt=18 John=6 Huck=2
ND (Mitt wins) Mitt=14 John=12 Huck=0
MT (Mitt wins) Mitt=25 John=0 Huck=0
DE (John wins) Mitt=0 John=18 Huck=0
CA (Mitt wins) Mitt=95 John=68 Huck=10
NY (John wins) Mitt=0 John=101 Huck=0
GA (John wins) Mitt=22 John=29 Huck=21
IL (John wins) Mitt=21 John=35 Huck=12
MO (John wins) Mitt=0 John=58 Huck=0
TN (John wins) Mitt=12 John=26 Huck=17
AZ (John wins) Mitt=0 John=53 Huck=0
NJ (John wins) Mitt=0 John=52 Huck=0
AL (John wins) Mitt=7 John=23 Huck=18
MA (Mitt wins) Mitt=35 John=8 Huck=0
CT (John wins) Mitt=0 John=30 Huck=0
Total wins: Mitt=8 John=12 Huck=1
Total delegates after Super Tuesday:
Mitt=342+92=434 (757 delegates short)
John=606+97=703 (488 delegates short)
Huck=WHO CARES - GET OUT OF THE RACE (he will drop out after Super Tuesday!)
So in the end, there will not be a clear nominee come Wednesday morning. Nevertheless, McCain will have the obvious lead because of NY, NJ, and CT. Mitt will continue on with the strength of CA. He will end up winning OR, WA, ID, SD, NE, NM, and possibly TX.
That will give him a total of about 335 more delegates, or 823 TOTAL. McCain cleans up the rest and gets the nomination. Then the butt-kicking begins for the Democrats - think DOLE!
Let's see how it goes - will my predictions go right? Only Tuesday will tell.

So here is my prediction for Super Tuesday for the Republicans:
Mitt Romney = current delegate count 92 (85 actual delegates, 7 superdelegates)
John McCain = current delegate count 97 (94 acutal delegates, 3 superdelegates)
CO (Mitt wins) Mitt=27 John=13 Huck=3
MN (John wins) Mitt=6 John=27 Huck=10
OK (John wins) Mitt=6 John=23 Huck=12
UT (Mitt wins) Mitt=36 John=0 Huck=0
AR (Huck wins) Mitt=2 John=12 Huck=20
WV (Mitt wins) Mitt=16 John=12 Huck=2
AK (Mitt wins) Mitt=18 John=6 Huck=2
ND (Mitt wins) Mitt=14 John=12 Huck=0
MT (Mitt wins) Mitt=25 John=0 Huck=0
DE (John wins) Mitt=0 John=18 Huck=0
CA (Mitt wins) Mitt=95 John=68 Huck=10
NY (John wins) Mitt=0 John=101 Huck=0
GA (John wins) Mitt=22 John=29 Huck=21
IL (John wins) Mitt=21 John=35 Huck=12
MO (John wins) Mitt=0 John=58 Huck=0
TN (John wins) Mitt=12 John=26 Huck=17
AZ (John wins) Mitt=0 John=53 Huck=0
NJ (John wins) Mitt=0 John=52 Huck=0
AL (John wins) Mitt=7 John=23 Huck=18
MA (Mitt wins) Mitt=35 John=8 Huck=0
CT (John wins) Mitt=0 John=30 Huck=0
Total wins: Mitt=8 John=12 Huck=1
Total delegates after Super Tuesday:
Mitt=342+92=434 (757 delegates short)
John=606+97=703 (488 delegates short)
Huck=WHO CARES - GET OUT OF THE RACE (he will drop out after Super Tuesday!)
So in the end, there will not be a clear nominee come Wednesday morning. Nevertheless, McCain will have the obvious lead because of NY, NJ, and CT. Mitt will continue on with the strength of CA. He will end up winning OR, WA, ID, SD, NE, NM, and possibly TX.

Let's see how it goes - will my predictions go right? Only Tuesday will tell.
Wait For The Polls, Vote The Numbers
Polls, polls, polls, who in their right mind is going to pay any
attention to what the polls have to say anymore. They are wrong
almost every time. Rasmussen has this person up, CNN has that person
down. Then there was the answer, lets have a website that displays
polling averages utilizing all of the polls, they'll surely be
correct, right?....wrong! Pollster was showing the poll averages for
the Florida primaries with McCain and Romney head to head. I
actually had some hope that Romney was going to be the man! Nope, he
actually got taken to the cleaners by McCain by more than just a
couple points. Rasmussen now has Romney tied with McCain in
California, Hallelujah...or not, wait, I don't know what to think.
Maybe it means that Romney will only get 5-10% of the vote, or maybe
McCain will get crushed, no, perhaps McCain and Romney will actually
end up splitting the vote....is that what Rasmussen is trying telling
us? You see, the polls tell us nothing. Unfortunately for the
pollsters, they have to be right once in a while for there to be any
credence to what they have to report. Don't listen to the polls!!!
They have been wrong all throughout the primaries. Don' let the
polls dictate what you are going to chose. Let your heart guide your
path. If there is a candidate that gives you the creepy vibe, don't
vote for him......or her. If there is a candidate that seems
plastic, don't vote for him.....or her. You know what? How about
you vote for the candidate that makes the most sense to YOU! Isn't
that how we are supposed to do it any way? No, wait, that sounds
good, but I just read a poll that said this candidate
cannot win in the general election and that candidate could, so
shouldn't we vote for the candidate that the polls say could win in
the general? It never ends! Sure! Vote for who you think everybody
else is going to vote for...vote the polls, but for me, I'll vote my
conscience.
attention to what the polls have to say anymore. They are wrong
almost every time. Rasmussen has this person up, CNN has that person
down. Then there was the answer, lets have a website that displays
polling averages utilizing all of the polls, they'll surely be
correct, right?....wrong! Pollster was showing the poll averages for
the Florida primaries with McCain and Romney head to head. I
actually had some hope that Romney was going to be the man! Nope, he
actually got taken to the cleaners by McCain by more than just a
couple points. Rasmussen now has Romney tied with McCain in
California, Hallelujah...or not, wait, I don't know what to think.
Maybe it means that Romney will only get 5-10% of the vote, or maybe
McCain will get crushed, no, perhaps McCain and Romney will actually
end up splitting the vote....is that what Rasmussen is trying telling
us? You see, the polls tell us nothing. Unfortunately for the
pollsters, they have to be right once in a while for there to be any
credence to what they have to report. Don't listen to the polls!!!
They have been wrong all throughout the primaries. Don' let the
polls dictate what you are going to chose. Let your heart guide your
path. If there is a candidate that gives you the creepy vibe, don't
vote for him......or her. If there is a candidate that seems
plastic, don't vote for him.....or her. You know what? How about
you vote for the candidate that makes the most sense to YOU! Isn't
that how we are supposed to do it any way? No, wait, that sounds
good, but I just read a poll that said this candidate
cannot win in the general election and that candidate could, so
shouldn't we vote for the candidate that the polls say could win in
the general? It never ends! Sure! Vote for who you think everybody
else is going to vote for...vote the polls, but for me, I'll vote my
conscience.
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