So That’s How They Sleep At Night?!

No wonder they don’t feel horrible as individuals. They don’t refer to it as insurance coverage for abortions. Instead, Obama and Edwards are in favor of covering all “reproductive health services.”   Gosh, it doesn’t sound quite so bad when it is so heavily sugar coated.

Now, if one of these men actually gets elected and follows through on campaign promises, my tax dollars will not only pay for unemployed women to deliver and raise babies. My tax dollars will pay for abortions for unemployed and working women.

I believe that abortions are fundamentally wrong; however, there are times (i.e. rape, incest, probable death of the mother…) in which it is the most appropriate measure.

But in most cases, I find it to be morally and unjustifiably wrong. The Supreme Court, however, disagreed with me when they made their ruling on Roe. V. Wade. I respect the laws in place, though they are frivolous.

I have already reached across political boundaries to embrace the laws in place on this issue, but if one of these candidates becomes president, I fear the new, downward spiral that will begin under their administration.

Not only will the nation be accepting socialist values, but we will be permitting the death of innocent lives on our dollar. Further, we will continue to be a nation that holds no on accountable (as we are now.) But scarier, we will be a nation offering funds to those who seek to murder innocent lives.

John Kerry Is Still A Jerk

What interest does John Kerry have in directing anger towards our beloved, presidential hopeful, Mitt Romney? He’s interested because he is on the opposing side of progress and reason. Mr. Romney, like all of us, has thoughtfully considered the issue of abortion. Many of us disagree morally, but respect the laws which have been put in place by our leaders. An example of that view comes from Rudy Giuliani. Now, as abortion is leading to more dangerous and flippant actions towards human life, Mr. Romney has said no. He has stated countless times in the last 2 months that he does hold a different view on abortion for the reasons listed above. He values human life like so many of his would-be constituents.

John Kerry reminds me of a spoiled child who says “he started it.” It might be cute if he wasn’t a grown man, who holds a seat in the U.S. Senate. But Kerry is just a small part of Romney’s opposition. The media would have us believe that Republicans are unhappy with every candidate, but as a registered Republican, I can tell you – the media is wrong. My support goes to Mitt Romney. While media bias is nothing new, it is dangerous if left unquestioned.

The election is still over a year away, but there is no time like the present to get informed and involved. It takes time to make educated decisions.  And as Americans, it is more than our right; it is our duty to be part of the political process.

John Kerry and Hilary Clinton have many things in common, but today, one characteristic stands out. They both lack real political platforms. Mr. Kerry asks “Who’s flip-flopping now,” While Hilary’s only platform is that Bush is doing a lousy job.

Ms. Clinton will be in trouble if the nation wakes up and gets involved because informed voters will require candidates to do more than punch their opponents in the arm.

Gosh, I Wonder If The Media Is Trying To Make Romney Look Bad

Mitt has already made it clear that he thinks the practice of polygamy is bizarre. And lets not forget that it was banned over a century ago.
Extreme Mormons are no different than extremists from every other religion. The only reason these folks are getting attention from the media is because the media does not want a strong candidate like Romney building momentum in the coming months.
He has a large task in front of him, but if voters choose the best candidate in the primary, they’ll choose Mitt.

Mitt Won The Second Debate

Kyle and I watched the second republican debate last night on CNN. And I have to say it was much better than the debate on Fox News. The questions covered more topics, and Romney was allowed to answer more than one question.
The same question came to mind as Kyle and I watched; why is Ron Paul running as a Republican? He seems to be confused about partisan politics.
Mike Huckabee did a great job baring the fact that he referred to the day as Reagan’s birthday. As Kyle informed me, it was the anniversary of his death. Huckabee dropped the ball briefly, but few will remember. He spoke with confidence – and he had a nice tie.
It is still tough to remember Tom Tancredo’s name, and I wasn’t struck by anything he said. He said as little as Duncan Hunter, who made a good impression on Kyle. In reference to building an effective fence, he said “if they get across the fence, we sign them up for the Olympics immediately.”
AdMITTedly, I was more focused on what Romney and Giuliani had to say.
Giuliani brings most issues back to terrorism much like Obama has done in the Democratic debates in regards to healthcare. It is his platform. If Rudy wins it will be because the nation believes he will protect us from future attacks.
Mitt spoke out against the Z visa, saying that it is unfair to allow those illegal immigrants to remain here for life while excluding millions of people from other countries who would bring with them skills. I agree with Romney, in that I believe it is unfair to protect those who broke the law to get here while excluding tax-paying contributors. And when asked what he would do about the immigration crisis, Romney responded “We should follow the laws that are already in place.” It was brilliant.
The other highlight was when Giuliani was trying to speak and lightening kept interfering with his words. The other candidates, including McCain, stepped away from him to avoid getting struck. It was the most laughable part of the two-hour debate.
As I said after the first debate, John McCain may deserve the presidency, but he does not have a presidential swagger. He has confidence, and he is not afraid to say things that make him unpopular. He has extensive war experience, and for that, he should be respected. But it won’t make him president.
Tommy Thompson may have said something worthwhile, but if he did it was when I wasn’t listening.
In my opinion, a Mitt/Rudy ticket would be the best for the party. We’ll see if anyone agrees with me in the coming months.

Does It Matter That Mitt Is Mormon?

He said it best last night when he adapted a quote by John F. Kennedy. He said, “I am not running as a Mormon; I am running as an American.”

I have studied Mormonism extensively, and my beliefs are incongruous with the belief of Mormons. However, the specifics are irrelevant. What matters is that we will have a strong, committed president who can balance the budget and protect us from terrorists.

Get Educated; Get Involved.

It is a privelage to vote in this country, and it’s the easiest way to get involved in the democratic process. If you don’t know what you believe, start gathering information to form opinions. If you don’t know where to start, start here. You’ll find plenty of information coming from theivyroad.com in the following months.

GOP Debate: Has Anyone Ever Heard of Tancredo?

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.

Romney’s answer to the flip-flop question: