I know I said we’d be on a break until June, but it’s almost June. And I have too much to say to continue life sans blogging.
First, It looks like Ms. Sheehan is doing something she should have done a long time ago, but good for her. In light of the fact that she no longer loves America – the Republicans AND the Democrats included, I expect that in the coming months we’ll see her make a move to Venezuela or Cuba. You heard it hear first.
Another thing I feel inclined to mention today is that Ben Affleck is an idiot. He predicted that Romney would be the Republican nomination for all of the wrong reasons.
Gotta love liberal Bostonians turned Hollywood actors/political gurus.
This is ridiculous ban. And clearly, it was created by someone who lacks the ability to power on a computer.
Why ban it? If security is the answer then look for the suits to restrict e-mail and phone calls soon as well. It’s always possible that a location/mission could be revealed, but these men are highly trained thus making it unlikely. They are across the world, on the front lines of a war. And if they understand the restrictions set regarding phone calls and e-mails. MySpace should be no different.
I spoke with someone this morning who said,
“If you are raiding terrorist strongholds and defending our country, you should be allowed to use MySpace.”
And here’s a message from military.com. A mother writes,
“My son is deployed in Iraq, I don’t get much news from him, letter writing is not his thing I guess. MySpace is a way for me to see that he is ok. I can just log on, go to his page and see that he has logged on for the day. That alone takes some of the worries away.”
Those of us who may not have friends and family on the battlefield should still recognize the effect on the families who worry about the safety of their loved ones everyday.
Military officials need to go back to the drawing board, and try to clear the lines between safety measures and privacy infringement.
Eric and I had a discussion via IM, in March of ‘06, in regards to climbing gas prices and energy inefficiency. It appears that my uber-intelligent/left-wing friend was right.
Kyle and I just watched the Republican debate, and in my opinion, Mitt Romney and Rudy Guiliani were the front runners of this debate. Huckabee also held his own very well. He was well spoken and did not back down when asked about raising taxes in his state.
Ron Paul made himself look like a left-wing, idiot, and when given the opportunity, stood by his outrageous remarks. He said that our nation encouraged the attacks on 9/11 sending Guiliani into a frenzy. And I agree with Rudy – are you kidding Mr. Paul? I cannot believe he didn’t retract that statement. I think Mr. Paul was at the wrong debate.
Tommy Thompson does not stand a chance, nor does John McCain; however, McCain might deserve one. He is not afraid to make unpopular comments or support his unpopular war stance. As he was a prisoner of war, he definitely has insight into the importance of winning this war. But I don’t believe he’ll get the votes. In this next election, we will focus on a range of issues – not just the war.
I want a president who will firmly stand up against terrorism, and I want a president who will work vigorously to improve the economy. That’s where Mitt comes in. We have irrefutable evidence that he is good at diving into financially morose situations and turning them around – without raising taxes. I am disappointed he didn’t have an opportunity to discuss other issues. Every question he was asked was in regards to “flip-flopping.” Apparently, Kyle and I are the only ones who watched his response Sunday on 60 Minutes. Take a look at the video below to hear his response for yourself.
Just like Gilmore and Tancredo, Duncan Hunter is facing an uphill battle. No one knows his name. And while Sam Brownback might be a little more popular, he is in the same boat though everyone seemed to enjoy the haircut comedy. These candidates have time to advertise their platforms so anything can happen.
It is too soon for me to predict who will get the Republican nomination, but if I were guessing, my guesses would go to Guiliani and Romney. Ultimately, it will just depend what we are looking for in our next president. As I stated above, I want a president who will earnestly combat terrorism and remedy the economy, in addition to securing our borders without allowing amnesty.
Whether you agree with the views here or not, is unimportant. I’ve said this before at The Ivy Road, and I will likely say it a lot in the coming months -what is important is that we educate ourselves and get involved to make the changes we want to see.
Kyle and I were disappointed the interview didn’t last longer, but overall, Mitt left a great impression.
He’s the kind of president I want in office – intelligent, quick on his feet and confident.
Mike Wallace did not phase him; nothing phases him. Most impressive to me is his ability to explicate the changes he has made on certain stances over the years.
He’s a likable guy, and if he can lead Washington the way he led companies, states and the Olympics our country will be in a much better position than it is currently.
It’s time for change. If the election was being held today, he’d have my vote.
These advent calendars were made by the good folks at The Frugal Law Student. I’ve never promoted items on this website, but I think everyone should have a look. They are unique and can be personalized easily.
This calendar, though maybe it should have been made to appeal to a larger market, would be a great gift for anyone who might enjoy a month of personalized messages on a picturesque background.
While I’m not Mormon, I know some of our readers are, and I’m sure we all know someone who is. Not to mention, we all love the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. We will all love these advent calendars too.
Our government is allowing over 12 million illegal immigrants to stay on US soil, and they’re even flirting with the idea of amnesty.
But they decided to REJECT an educated, driven man, who followed the law through every procedure, sending him back to his homeland after allowing him to make the US his home for almost a decade.
Someone explain this – PLEASE.
There is something seriously wrong with this government. Why in the hell are we turning away valuable CONTRIBUTORS to society in exchange for the law breaking, uneducated masses?
