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I realize there are people who get their news from John Stewart and actually believe they're not only smarter but hipper because of it. Some of those same people think that Tina Fey's Sarah Palin was by far the greatest SNL sketch ever. Are these some of the same people that hate Sarah Palin? If it's not hate is it fear ? What could cause such fear and concern across our great nation regarding this woman?
Is it that She's a wife, a successful working mother of 5, a grandmother that loves God ?
Perhaps it's the fact that she's attractive, assertive, seems to be happy, and a very politically active conservative ?
Could it be that she's a hunter, an outdoorsman , a snow machine enthusiast and a soon to be former governor of Alaska?
What about her husband Todd?-he seems like a decent guy, a good dad, flys a plane, chops wood, builds stuff, supports his wife and looks like he's in good enough shape that if the car broke down or the power went out he's got it covered.
Maybe it's the fact that she's got a bigger set of cojones then most liberal guys and some so-called conservative ones too.
You betcha
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Barack Obama
It's hard to find people to discuss Barack Obama rationally. People either are off the charts with hate or off the charts with a Jesus- like worship. I did not vote for Barack Obama. President Obama is a very effective communicator, knows how to wear a suit,and appears to be a solid family guy. He's changed politics and campaign marketing as we know it. I've read his two books-most Americans have not(see sales numbers). I've reviewed his voting record from Illinois and DC and read almost all of his speeches. His campaign was as close to flawlessly executed as one can get- just ask the McCain campaign. Obama is a fundraising machine: $785 million plus and counting....
That doesn't change the fact that I hate communism, socialism and everything these "isms" stand for and have done to the world. I believe government is too big. Government should not be the biggest employer- then the employees can just VOTE for the boss so they can keep their benefits.
We need term limits. 12 years for the Senate, 6 years for Congress. I also believe that when government sticks it's nose into the free market, it gunks it up, and then politicians give us sound- bites like " if we don't act now, everything will implode",and " we need more regulation." It never occurs to anyone to check who was regulating what and when.
I think President Obama was wrong when he decided for the first time, against holding a public ceremony for the National Day of Prayer.
Why do we need a Hate Crimes Bill?
I HATE CRIME. I especially hate violent crime of any kind toward any person.
I believe political correctness is strangling our political process, and what remains of dialogue. Too many people are checking the wind, the opinions of others and their checkbook before they speak honestly on anything. It's tragic. It makes many of our elected officials appear like empty puppets .
It's possible to be passionate without being rude. You can be engaged without being offensive. If one's actions and record are clear, there should be no doubt as to where they stand; Sadly that's easier said than done in politics.
I think too few people read history. Too few people care about anyone's else's history let alone their own or their country's.
Read the:
Constitution of the United States
The Declaration of Independence
The Mayflower Compact
It's a start to understanding why I am not a fan of Barack Obama's politics
http://www.KenMatthews.com
That doesn't change the fact that I hate communism, socialism and everything these "isms" stand for and have done to the world. I believe government is too big. Government should not be the biggest employer- then the employees can just VOTE for the boss so they can keep their benefits.
We need term limits. 12 years for the Senate, 6 years for Congress. I also believe that when government sticks it's nose into the free market, it gunks it up, and then politicians give us sound- bites like " if we don't act now, everything will implode",and " we need more regulation." It never occurs to anyone to check who was regulating what and when.
I think President Obama was wrong when he decided for the first time, against holding a public ceremony for the National Day of Prayer.
Why do we need a Hate Crimes Bill?
I HATE CRIME. I especially hate violent crime of any kind toward any person.
I believe political correctness is strangling our political process, and what remains of dialogue. Too many people are checking the wind, the opinions of others and their checkbook before they speak honestly on anything. It's tragic. It makes many of our elected officials appear like empty puppets .
It's possible to be passionate without being rude. You can be engaged without being offensive. If one's actions and record are clear, there should be no doubt as to where they stand; Sadly that's easier said than done in politics.
I think too few people read history. Too few people care about anyone's else's history let alone their own or their country's.
Read the:
Constitution of the United States
The Declaration of Independence
The Mayflower Compact
It's a start to understanding why I am not a fan of Barack Obama's politics
http://www.KenMatthews.com
Although it's hard to admit: The media says "jump" and most people say "how high?"
Last night I turned on CNN to see Larry King talking to Michael Jackson's lawyer. Underneath the picture: COUNTDOWN TO JACKSON MEMORIAL... and there were the hours and minutes ticking away- as we wait as a nation?-. I'm waiting til it's over. The quicker the better. Michael Jackson: great musician, dancer and creative guy- most certainly. Worthy of 24/7 WORSHIP? I dont think so. For the record, I didn't have to run out and buy/download Jackson's albums, I already owned them including a lot of the stuff he did before he went solo. I know the impact Jackson had on radio, the music industry and my prom(1979). But the American media has spoken about Michael. Period.
Just as they have spoken about Sarah Palin, Obama, Elvis, Clinton, Britney etc. When the media says jump MOST Americans say how high. Too bad for our country.
Our economy is imploding-ask Joe Biden
We have double digit unemployment
We have are fighting a war in TWO countries
We have more socialist anti-business-anti growth legislattion being proposed and moved through our government now than ever before
There are tens of thousands of people protesting the government and what it's saying, spending and deciding.
However, the media decides what is important to us and for us. The media decides who is important to us and for us...we nod.
The internet is the one of the last places where you can actually find the truth- grant you- you have to weed through some junk but it's there- and so far the internet is not regulated by the government -YET.
and what do a lot of us use it for? Like OMG..I LOVE ME. LIKE I'M SO SOCIALIZING ABOUT ME MYSELF AND ME-LIKE JUST LOOK AT ME AND WHAT ME IS DOING AT THIS VERY SECOND- I'D LOVE TO TALK BUT I'VE GOT ME ON MY MIND RIGHT NOW.LOL-I KILL ME. GOTTA GO. ME IS BUSY.
You get the picture.
How often have you watched the news and said. That's horrible ! or that's fascinating....and then went to investigate deeper what you just heard or saw. Many people just REPEAT IT.
Most people in the media know you don't Fact-check what they say because a lot of them don't even fact check what they say.
So I guess the question we should be asking is "what's the story here?"
Who is asking me to jump and why ?
Then there is always reading books for information- who the heck wants to do that when you've got THE MEDIA ?
http://www.KenMatthews.com
Just as they have spoken about Sarah Palin, Obama, Elvis, Clinton, Britney etc. When the media says jump MOST Americans say how high. Too bad for our country.
Our economy is imploding-ask Joe Biden
We have double digit unemployment
We have are fighting a war in TWO countries
We have more socialist anti-business-anti growth legislattion being proposed and moved through our government now than ever before
There are tens of thousands of people protesting the government and what it's saying, spending and deciding.
However, the media decides what is important to us and for us. The media decides who is important to us and for us...we nod.
The internet is the one of the last places where you can actually find the truth- grant you- you have to weed through some junk but it's there- and so far the internet is not regulated by the government -YET.
and what do a lot of us use it for? Like OMG..I LOVE ME. LIKE I'M SO SOCIALIZING ABOUT ME MYSELF AND ME-LIKE JUST LOOK AT ME AND WHAT ME IS DOING AT THIS VERY SECOND- I'D LOVE TO TALK BUT I'VE GOT ME ON MY MIND RIGHT NOW.LOL-I KILL ME. GOTTA GO. ME IS BUSY.
You get the picture.
How often have you watched the news and said. That's horrible ! or that's fascinating....and then went to investigate deeper what you just heard or saw. Many people just REPEAT IT.
Most people in the media know you don't Fact-check what they say because a lot of them don't even fact check what they say.
So I guess the question we should be asking is "what's the story here?"
Who is asking me to jump and why ?
Then there is always reading books for information- who the heck wants to do that when you've got THE MEDIA ?
http://www.KenMatthews.com
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