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Romney/Huckabee 2012?

September 19, 2009 By 17 Comments

OK, I’m really going to go out on a limb with this one.

Actually I’ve already told quite a few people that I believe the only team that could have led the country out of this mess would have been Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee. (If only they would have avoided their sectarian differences!)

The latest straw poll released at the Value Voters Summit reveals that Huckabee would come in first among faith-based conservatives with 28% of the vote. Romney, Pawlenty, Palin and Pence all tied for 2nd place. (1,800 votes were cast.)

Extrapolating that poll to include a broader base of center-right voters, I believe Romney would jump out ahead with his name recognition and economic experience. Huckabee would move into 2nd place and voila we have the 2012 ticket!

Filed Under: Campaigns & Elections

The Entitlement Generation Demands Rights

September 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

This is what happens when you condition a generation to think, believe and depend on the federal government for everything. Notice that Ted Kennedy has been invoked in the name of a “right.” This gentleman was one of 30 protesters who participated in a protest in the Green Valley area on Friday.

What really irks me about this is that there are millions of Americans who know that Social Security and every other federal social welfare program is collapsing our system and won’t be there especially as the baby boomers begin consuming more and more services. Many of us want out of the system and the ability to take care of ourselves without being penalized by big government.

The irony in this specific situation is that the program that this gentleman is demanding will probably be the same program that tells him that his “quality of life” or “personal health quotient” is not high enough to warrant spending federal health care dollars on him. He may experience first hand denial of the so-called “right” to health care when they tell him his body is too old and worn out.

Filed Under: Government, Health Care

Why BIG Lies Work

September 19, 2009 By 4 Comments

“In the simplicity of their minds, people more readily fall victims to the big lie than the small lie, since they themselves often tell small lies in little matters but would be ashamed to resort to large-scale falsehoods. It would never come into their heads to fabricate colossal untruths, and they would not believe that others could have such impudence. Even though the facts which prove this to be so may be brought clearly to their minds, they will still doubt and continue tothink that there may be some other explanation.”

What the sociologists are telling us, is that by the time facts become clear, people are emotionally wedded to the beliefs planted by the propaganda and find it a wrenching experience to free themselves. What happens is, those who believed “the big lie” begin to denounce and ridicule the truth-tellers rather than the liars whom the truth-tellers expose with facts.  A current example is the impassioned debate over illegal immigration, gun control, abortion, same-sex marriage, 9/11 and the birth place of Obama.  Eventually, rational fact is replaced with passionate defense of emotional investments.

Oh, and the quote I opened this bit of fact with?  He was an insignificant individual of foreign birth who led a nation into oblivion and the world into war.  But he understood the power of “The Big Lie”.

So please remember this when you hear these famous words of Rahm Emanual …

“You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. And what I mean by that is an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.”

There’s a ‘crisis‘ for everyone; Borders … Economy … Health Care … Banking … H1N1 Flu … Climate Change (formerly Global Warming) … and the list goes on and on.  The only ones who benefit are those in power.

Filed Under: Conspiracy Theories, Culture, Media, Political Correctness

City of Phoenix seeks new City Manager

September 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The City of Phoenix is looking to fill the position of City Manager. Here is the current ad as it appears on the website of Bob Murray & Associates:

Situated in the southwestern part of the United States, the City of Phoenix, AZ (population 1.5 million) is one of the most vibrant and livable communities in the United States, and a city where a strong, diverse economy supports a thriving and growing business community. The City is seeking a City Manager who is a strong leader with a vision for the future. The new City Manager will gain the trust and confidence of the Mayor and City Council based on treating each member equally and by insuring that information is provided to them on an equal and consistent basis. He/she must also be capable of earning the respect and support of staff. The City Manager should not afraid to take a critical look at the current organizational paradigms with a fresh perspective in mind. The ideal candidate will have the ability to align the organization to meet the challenges of the future. The new City Manager should be decisive and capable of making tough decisions. The ability to be an effective problem solver is critical to the success of the new City Manager. Candidates should encourage an environment that is adaptive to change. Choosing bright capable people will be an important skill the new City Manager must possess. The City Council is looking for a City Manager who encourages staff to take risks, an individual is innovative and creative will excel in this position. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or related field, a master’s degree is preferred. The salary for the City Manager is open dependent upon qualifications.

The problem with any conservative seeking to fill this position – if they even get a first look – is that they will have to serve under duh, Mayor Phil Gordon and a majority of liberal city councilmen. What qualified conservative would even want to put themselves into that position in the first place? It would be a continual conflict and of course, they would have to refrain from “biting the hand that feeds them.” Ultimately, it doesn’t improve the efficiency or role of the City of Phoenix government in any way. But most importantly, it makes the best argument for electing more conservatives to city government.

Filed Under: City Government

Pro-Lifer Attacked in Flagstaff

September 19, 2009 By 3 Comments

Continuing the assault on pro-life protesters, two Flagstaff women attacked an elderly peaceful protester in Flagstaff yesterday. The man who regularly protests in front of Flagstaff city hall was carrying a sign of an aborted baby as a reminder of what always happens during an abortion. The two women flew into an outrage, began shouting profanities and attempted to destroy the sign. The 69-year old man tried to protect himself and the sign which led to a throwdown to the ground. The Arizona Daily Sun reports:

According to information from the Flagstaff Police Department, the 69-year-old victim was standing in front of City Hall with a graphic sign of an aborted fetus when he was approached by the two women. According to witnesses, the two women began to yell profanities at the victim. One woman kicked the sign and tried to take it. The victim tried to protect the sign and took the woman to the ground. While the two were on the ground fighting, the second woman joined the fray and tried to take the sign. The victim had to fight the other woman off as well.

Paramedics arrived on scene to treat minor injuries.

The two women, both 48, were cited and released on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and criminal damage.

I have to wonder if the gentleman would have been attacked if he had been carrying a sign showing the open casket of Emmett Till?

Filed Under: Freedom of Speech, Sanctity of Life