I'm so glad the election is tomorrow and we will be getting rid of political ads on TV and radio. I'm sick of hearing them and am becoming more disillusioned (if that is possible) with politics because of them. Does anybody have any regard for the truth anymore?
For instance, this evening I saw a TV ad running against one of the incumbent State Board of Education members up for re-election this year. The ad accused this Board Member, Ms. Peters (R), of ignoring the corruption that was going on with-in the two year college system. Now, up until August 31 of this year, I worked in the Department of Postsecondary Education that was overseen by the SBE which was why you never read anything about the corruption here. I've had an inside look at what was happening and know for a fact that Ms. Peters was one of only two Board members willing to do anything about the corruption. The ad is blatant lie. Now, don't get me wrong, I am no fan of Ms. Peters. She is a follower and not a leader. If I were in her district I would vote against her in the primaries. But there is no reason to lie about her.
Another example is the ads that Joan Reynolds (R) are running against "Walking" Wendell Mitchell (D), the incumbent, for state senator. She has just embarked on a smear campaign accusing him of being pro-drunk driving, pro-domestic abuse, not living in the district he represents, raising taxes and failing to support our troops. However, every single accusation is false or not entirely true. For instance, Senator Mitchell did not vote for the resolution supporting troops because he wasn't there...he was at a dentist appointment when that vote reached the floor. He didn't vote to raise taxes, he voted to allow a proposed tax increase to be sent to the people for a vote. Because of Ms. Reynolds misleading ads, I am not voting for her. I don't care if that means I will vote for a Democrat. At least he has been honest and hasn't attacked her.
Anyway, these two instance where I have personal experience in knowing the real stories have shown me that you can't believe any ad. People can misconstrue facts and votes to benefit their agenda. The lengths to which politicians will go to obfuscate the truth is astounding. If a politician doesn't have enough character to tell the whole story...or has no ideas on which to run other than, "I'm not that guy"...then I don't want them representing me.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Old School Democrat Defends War on Terror
Orson Scott Card, noted sci-fi/fantasy author and an "old school" Democrat, has written what I would consider the most comprehensive short-essay on the current state of American foreign policy. His explanations and insights are a must read. I can find absolutely nothing wrong with his analysis. He clearly articulates the complexities and subtleties that so many people fail to grasp.
It is long...but worth the investment of your time to read.
It is long...but worth the investment of your time to read.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Resource for Sunday School Teachers
If you teach Sunday School, you will want to go view this "movie-map" that shows 5,000 years of history in the Middle East in about 90 seconds.
Very awesome...
Very awesome...
Kerry reveals Liberal Character
The current controversy is John Kerry's recent statement where he basically said that people in the military are there because they are stupid. His exact quote is, "You know, education--if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework, and you make an effort to be smart, uh, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck in Iraq."
So, in the mind of John Kerry, the only reason some one will join the military is that they are not smart enough to do something else. Like many Americans, I find this comment deeply offensive. As the son of retired, career Air Force enlisted man, I have nothing but disdain for this man. How dare he talk about my Dad this way.
Kerry has no idea of personal sacrifice. No concept of honor. No belief in nobility. In his arrogance, he is projecting his values on others. He deduces that since he would only join the military if he were forced to (which he was), then he thinks that is the only reason anybody else would. Since we don't have a draft going on right now, there must be some external agent forcing people to join the military. That external agent, in his mind, is education. People must join the military only because they are not smart enough to do anything else.
This is the same mindset liberals always use. This reveals their character. Since they are self-centered individuals who will only do the "right" thing when forced to by others, they think everyone acts that way. Therefore, we need to use the power of government to force you to give to the needy. Therefore, we need to use the power of government to force you to be tolerant. Therefore, we need to use the power of government to force you to act as we think you should.
Well, Mr. Kerry, you are wrong. Some of us were raised to value others more than ourselves. Some of us were raised with values that hold high esteem for personal sacrifice, nobility, and honor. We do not need to be told what is right, nor do we need to be forced to behave in a fashion that is not self-seeking. We are humble and understand that there are concepts (such as Freedom, Liberty, Justice) that are more valuable than us and we are willing to freely choose to defend those values, despite the personal cost to us.
You want to know, Mr. Kerry, where I learned these values. From my FATHER, who expemplified these characteristics through his daily life. Who chose to provide for his family by serving in our great military. He knew the dangers. He was well aware of the risk. But he chose several times to re-enlist despite those risks because he valued something and someone more than himself. Mr. Kerry, while in the military my dad completed his college degree. Yes...he made personal sacrifices...worked every day, raised three children, and went to school. His values of hard work, determination, and self-reliance were passed down to his children. Mr. Kerry, my dad exemplifies the values that makes this country great. You could learn a lot from him.
So, in the mind of John Kerry, the only reason some one will join the military is that they are not smart enough to do something else. Like many Americans, I find this comment deeply offensive. As the son of retired, career Air Force enlisted man, I have nothing but disdain for this man. How dare he talk about my Dad this way.
Kerry has no idea of personal sacrifice. No concept of honor. No belief in nobility. In his arrogance, he is projecting his values on others. He deduces that since he would only join the military if he were forced to (which he was), then he thinks that is the only reason anybody else would. Since we don't have a draft going on right now, there must be some external agent forcing people to join the military. That external agent, in his mind, is education. People must join the military only because they are not smart enough to do anything else.
This is the same mindset liberals always use. This reveals their character. Since they are self-centered individuals who will only do the "right" thing when forced to by others, they think everyone acts that way. Therefore, we need to use the power of government to force you to give to the needy. Therefore, we need to use the power of government to force you to be tolerant. Therefore, we need to use the power of government to force you to act as we think you should.
Well, Mr. Kerry, you are wrong. Some of us were raised to value others more than ourselves. Some of us were raised with values that hold high esteem for personal sacrifice, nobility, and honor. We do not need to be told what is right, nor do we need to be forced to behave in a fashion that is not self-seeking. We are humble and understand that there are concepts (such as Freedom, Liberty, Justice) that are more valuable than us and we are willing to freely choose to defend those values, despite the personal cost to us.
You want to know, Mr. Kerry, where I learned these values. From my FATHER, who expemplified these characteristics through his daily life. Who chose to provide for his family by serving in our great military. He knew the dangers. He was well aware of the risk. But he chose several times to re-enlist despite those risks because he valued something and someone more than himself. Mr. Kerry, while in the military my dad completed his college degree. Yes...he made personal sacrifices...worked every day, raised three children, and went to school. His values of hard work, determination, and self-reliance were passed down to his children. Mr. Kerry, my dad exemplifies the values that makes this country great. You could learn a lot from him.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Only in the mind of a teen-ager
Teen agers are wierd breed; thier minds are just not wired correctly as this excerpt so clearly reveals:
United Press International - NewsTrack - MySpace losing its novelty:
So...in the mind of a teen...posting something online (a public forum) that is read by someone they didn't intend to read it is an "invasion of privacy." I just don't think I can get my head around that kind of logic.
United Press International - NewsTrack - MySpace losing its novelty:
"In past months, there have been security concerns involving MySpace. Some schools reported having teachers that were logging into their students' information, apparently to monitor for drug and alcohol abuse, but students were offended, saying it was an invasion of privacy."
So...in the mind of a teen...posting something online (a public forum) that is read by someone they didn't intend to read it is an "invasion of privacy." I just don't think I can get my head around that kind of logic.
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