... the country still needs the FairTax desperately.
Instead we insist on choosing between two men who sit on committees for a living and we tell ourselves that they're the right ones to lead our country onward. One spouts the word "change" but neither of them have ideas that will make a positive impact on the country anything like the FairTax would.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Upon Further Review... Little Has Changed
Ten days after Gov. Huckabee was defeated in the Republican primaries of Ohio and Texas, some of my anger has subsided. My disgust has not.
A friend who is a Republican asked me if I would now support Sen. McCain in the general election. My initial response to him was that perhaps Sen. McCain should seek support among those who believe like he does: those who support amnesty for illegal immigrants, those who opposed the Bush tax cuts, and those who support embryonic stem cell research. (I then noted that most of those voters are already supporting either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton.)
The Republican party continues to ignore the Sanctity of Life issue... after years of tolerating a pro-choice Republican in Deb Pryce, my district has nominated yet another pro-choice Republican in Steve Stivers. Stivers' opponent in the primary was Robert Wagner, who also ignored the entire Sanctity of Life issue on his campaign website. Again pro-life voters had and have no congressional candidates to vote for in Ohio's 15th District. It's quite the irony that there is no "choice" on the Sanctity of Life issue for Ohio's 15th District.
The issues that are most important to me and which led me to support Gov. Huckabee for President were the Sanctity of Life, support of the FairTax, and decreasing the size of government. The Republican Party does not seem to have learned anything from their free-spending ways which led to their defeats in 2006.
I don't see myself supporting either Sen. McCain nor Steve Stivers in the fall. There's just not much difference between their positions and those of their Democratic opponents in the issues which matter the most to me.
A friend who is a Republican asked me if I would now support Sen. McCain in the general election. My initial response to him was that perhaps Sen. McCain should seek support among those who believe like he does: those who support amnesty for illegal immigrants, those who opposed the Bush tax cuts, and those who support embryonic stem cell research. (I then noted that most of those voters are already supporting either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton.)
The Republican party continues to ignore the Sanctity of Life issue... after years of tolerating a pro-choice Republican in Deb Pryce, my district has nominated yet another pro-choice Republican in Steve Stivers. Stivers' opponent in the primary was Robert Wagner, who also ignored the entire Sanctity of Life issue on his campaign website. Again pro-life voters had and have no congressional candidates to vote for in Ohio's 15th District. It's quite the irony that there is no "choice" on the Sanctity of Life issue for Ohio's 15th District.
The issues that are most important to me and which led me to support Gov. Huckabee for President were the Sanctity of Life, support of the FairTax, and decreasing the size of government. The Republican Party does not seem to have learned anything from their free-spending ways which led to their defeats in 2006.
I don't see myself supporting either Sen. McCain nor Steve Stivers in the fall. There's just not much difference between their positions and those of their Democratic opponents in the issues which matter the most to me.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Huckabee Defeated
I am angry beyond my ability to describe.
I'd like to play the good sport and congratulate the winner but this isn't a stupid game. Unborn babies will continue to be murdered because of the choices Americans made tonight in Vermont, Texas, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
I see how little John McCain motivates conservatives and I wonder if the leadership at National Right to Life are proud of their endorsement of Fred Thompson. May God replace them all.
I believe the Republican party has forfeited the general election. May God grant health (and a desire to work four more years) to the Supreme Court justices who survive until the end of Pres. Bush's term.
I'd like to play the good sport and congratulate the winner but this isn't a stupid game. Unborn babies will continue to be murdered because of the choices Americans made tonight in Vermont, Texas, Ohio, and Rhode Island.
I see how little John McCain motivates conservatives and I wonder if the leadership at National Right to Life are proud of their endorsement of Fred Thompson. May God replace them all.
I believe the Republican party has forfeited the general election. May God grant health (and a desire to work four more years) to the Supreme Court justices who survive until the end of Pres. Bush's term.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Hey - Who's that Guy?
I got to meet Gov. Huckabee before last week's rally in Columbus. I didn't get much time to talk with him, and I wish I'd have focused that time more on him than on getting pictures taken; but hindsight is always 20/20.
Dallas Morning News' Endorsement
This is the endorsement of the Dallas Morning News announcing their support for Mike Huckabee's presidential campaign.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Home Stretch for Ohio & Texas
I got to meet Gov. Huckabee last Tuesday just prior to his rally in Columbus. I'll post a picture shortly.
Today I spent a few hours with some dedicated Huckabee supporters at a Gun Show on the west side of Columbus. My first trip to a gun show was an enjoyable time. Here's hoping that many of those gun owners will step up and protect our 2nd Amendment rights this Tuesday with votes for Gov. Huckabee.
Today I spent a few hours with some dedicated Huckabee supporters at a Gun Show on the west side of Columbus. My first trip to a gun show was an enjoyable time. Here's hoping that many of those gun owners will step up and protect our 2nd Amendment rights this Tuesday with votes for Gov. Huckabee.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Here Comes Huck... to Columbus!
Huck at the Hyatt! Gov. Huckabee will be attending a rally at the Hyatt Regency (Delaware Room) at 350 N High St in Columbus Tuesday at 1pm.
RSVP to robert.kuykendall@explorehuckabee.com
RSVP to robert.kuykendall@explorehuckabee.com
Monday, February 18, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Why Are the Republicans Chasing John McCain...
... because Gerald Ford and Bob Dole are not available?
It appears that the Republican establishment is chasing after a candidate in John McCain who can't even win the majority of red states in his own party.
McCain was outpolled by Barack Obama in Virginia - a historically red state - by 619,036 to 242,578!! McCain has so motivated and inspired the Republicans in this Republican stronghold that the Democrats outvoted Republicans by two to one!!
John McCain is NOT inspiring new voters to the Republican cause. He is NOT part of the solution to the problems Washington has created -- He embodies Washington!
What piece of twisted logic causes Republicans to delude themselves into thinking that he will have a prayer of competing against the younger inspiring Barack Obama? Obama is promising voters ambiguous "change" for change's sake. He tells the masses that the government under Obama will solve all their problems (and they believe it will happen for free). How is it that conservatives think McCain will compete with that if he can't even exceed a third of the raw vote in Virginia of all places? Virginia is not Massachusetts or New York.
There needs to be a stark contrast between what the Dems promise and what the Republican nominee proposes. That contrast does not come from John McCain. Obama and Clinton oppose the Bush Tax Cuts - so did McCain (until he wanted the Republican nomination).
Republicans need to stop staring at the POW piece of McCain's past - we're aware of that, it's honorable, but it's not going to win this election. Remember also the McCain-Feingold and McCain-Kennedy pieces of his past. This man is only conservative when it is convenient.
By contrast, Mike Huckabee is a true conservative who has in Arkansas a demonstrated record of attracting non-Republican voters as well as Republicans. He is the only remaining candidate with any experience at all as an executive. His FairTax is a stark contrast to the Democrats' increased taxing and spending. His consistent stand for the Sanctity of Life is well-known - only he favors amending the Constitution to preserve the life of unborn children. Mike Huckabee, not John McCain, opposes the Brady Bill's imposition on 2nd Amendment Rights. Mike Huckabee, not John McCain, has defeated the Clinton machine in Arkansas four times. Mike Huckabee, not John McCain, can communicate, inspire, and motivate on par with Barack Obama.
If Republicans really want to win the White House, time is running short. The time is now to support Mike Huckabee.
It appears that the Republican establishment is chasing after a candidate in John McCain who can't even win the majority of red states in his own party.
McCain was outpolled by Barack Obama in Virginia - a historically red state - by 619,036 to 242,578!! McCain has so motivated and inspired the Republicans in this Republican stronghold that the Democrats outvoted Republicans by two to one!!
John McCain is NOT inspiring new voters to the Republican cause. He is NOT part of the solution to the problems Washington has created -- He embodies Washington!
What piece of twisted logic causes Republicans to delude themselves into thinking that he will have a prayer of competing against the younger inspiring Barack Obama? Obama is promising voters ambiguous "change" for change's sake. He tells the masses that the government under Obama will solve all their problems (and they believe it will happen for free). How is it that conservatives think McCain will compete with that if he can't even exceed a third of the raw vote in Virginia of all places? Virginia is not Massachusetts or New York.
There needs to be a stark contrast between what the Dems promise and what the Republican nominee proposes. That contrast does not come from John McCain. Obama and Clinton oppose the Bush Tax Cuts - so did McCain (until he wanted the Republican nomination).
Republicans need to stop staring at the POW piece of McCain's past - we're aware of that, it's honorable, but it's not going to win this election. Remember also the McCain-Feingold and McCain-Kennedy pieces of his past. This man is only conservative when it is convenient.
By contrast, Mike Huckabee is a true conservative who has in Arkansas a demonstrated record of attracting non-Republican voters as well as Republicans. He is the only remaining candidate with any experience at all as an executive. His FairTax is a stark contrast to the Democrats' increased taxing and spending. His consistent stand for the Sanctity of Life is well-known - only he favors amending the Constitution to preserve the life of unborn children. Mike Huckabee, not John McCain, opposes the Brady Bill's imposition on 2nd Amendment Rights. Mike Huckabee, not John McCain, has defeated the Clinton machine in Arkansas four times. Mike Huckabee, not John McCain, can communicate, inspire, and motivate on par with Barack Obama.
If Republicans really want to win the White House, time is running short. The time is now to support Mike Huckabee.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Tomorrow's Hope
WarrenPiece has produced another impressive video.
I like the mention of "former favorites who quit the race" and how he notes that the pundits "preferred their own projections above election results".
I like the mention of "former favorites who quit the race" and how he notes that the pundits "preferred their own projections above election results".
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Romney Suspends Campaign
Mitt Romney tired of spending his millions and today he has left the active campaign for the Republican nomination.
Conservatives now need to rally around Gov. Huckabee and support him unless they're ready to hand the reins of the Republican Party to Sen. McCain.
To contrast Gov. Huckabee with Sen. McCain:
* Huckabee has a tough immigration policy... McCain has supported amnesty programs and continues to be soft on illegal immigration.
* Huckabee supports the FairTax... McCain supports the IRS.
* Huckabee wants to bring change to the Washington establishment... McCain embodies the Washington establishment.
* Huckabee supports amending the constitution to preserve the sanctity of life... McCain does not.
* Huckabee supports a Veterans' Bill of Rights... honestly, I'm not yet familiar with what McCain proposes to DO for other veterans.
* McCain co-wrote the present campaign "reform" bill (with Diane Feingold) which constrains the political speech of groups of voters with common interests. It also tilts Presidential campaigns significantly in favor of those who are either independently wealthy or those who have campaign funds remaining from previous federal campaigns (like long-time senators). So he wrote himself a downhill path toward the nomination.
So let's step in and help Gov. Huckabee to rally and win the Republican nomination. Gov. Huckabee needs your donation to get his conservative message out to the states which still have yet to vote. Click here to join that effort.
Conservatives now need to rally around Gov. Huckabee and support him unless they're ready to hand the reins of the Republican Party to Sen. McCain.
To contrast Gov. Huckabee with Sen. McCain:
* Huckabee has a tough immigration policy... McCain has supported amnesty programs and continues to be soft on illegal immigration.
* Huckabee supports the FairTax... McCain supports the IRS.
* Huckabee wants to bring change to the Washington establishment... McCain embodies the Washington establishment.
* Huckabee supports amending the constitution to preserve the sanctity of life... McCain does not.
* Huckabee supports a Veterans' Bill of Rights... honestly, I'm not yet familiar with what McCain proposes to DO for other veterans.
* McCain co-wrote the present campaign "reform" bill (with Diane Feingold) which constrains the political speech of groups of voters with common interests. It also tilts Presidential campaigns significantly in favor of those who are either independently wealthy or those who have campaign funds remaining from previous federal campaigns (like long-time senators). So he wrote himself a downhill path toward the nomination.
So let's step in and help Gov. Huckabee to rally and win the Republican nomination. Gov. Huckabee needs your donation to get his conservative message out to the states which still have yet to vote. Click here to join that effort.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Romney on Romney
Who knows more about Mitt's positions than Mitt does? Or did? Are the positions not still the same since he resists the "flip flop" label so strenuously?
CNN Didn't Control These Ladies...
Politico.com ran a "focus group" of undecided voters of their own. Shockingly enough, their analysis didn't fall into line with the CNN "Experts"... be sure to play the video.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Let Huckabee Speak, Let Huckabee Run....
and check his pockets.
Deacon Keith Fournier has posted a great article about Gov. Huckabee and the reception his candidacy has received from the media and the Republican establishment.
It might be interesting to know just what is in his pockets!
Deacon Keith Fournier has posted a great article about Gov. Huckabee and the reception his candidacy has received from the media and the Republican establishment.
It might be interesting to know just what is in his pockets!
When a Leader Appears...
... we are wise to listen to his message of hope and we are wise to not let the opportunity pass.
Mike Huckabee for America
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