The first one had to do with a group of my friends/family walking up some stairs to get to a restaurant. I don’t know what that was about.
The second dream had to do with the one I love. I was driving around a parking lot – it seemed to be on a college campus – and couldn’t find a space. The person I was looking for, along with a friend, was looking out their window watching my antics. I don’t believe I ever made it to their room.
The third segment dealt with me hearing about Governor Sarah Palin being available to have a sit-down Q&A with whoever wanted to speak with her. So I made it down into this basement-looking room and saw that it wasn’t Governor Palin but an aid.
I didn’t think much of it other than being disappointed and made my way to the very short line (two people). When it was my turn, the aid needed a bathroom break so I sat in the seat awaiting my time. As soon as the aid returned and I prepared to ask my question, I woke up.
You find out alot about people when they go on the comedy talk shows like David Letterman. Senator Obama was on and had some quite alarming things to say. Whenever you put yourself in this situation of comedy, your guard is down and you may say things that will harm your character. Senator Obama certainly did.
When talking about how popular Governor Palin is, Senator Obama joked about his own popularity and having his picture on magazine covers said, “Those were the days. I had a recent offer with Popular Mechanics. Said they had a centerfold, yeah, with a wrench, you know.” Did I just read that correctly? Did Senator Obama imply that Popular Mechanics is a magazine not worth his clout? The audacity of this candidate to insult a fine source of information and the thousands of people who read it!
Later on in the show, while talking about his running mate, Joe Biden, Senator Obama said, “I know what he cares about and what he stands for – I think he’s going to be a great choice.” So he isn’t already a great choice? Senator Obama isn’t sure if Joe Biden will be the man he wants? With all this talk about how Senator McCain went only with a political choice and didn’t vet Sarah Palin enough, it’s worrisome to see that Senator Obama isn’t as sure of his Vice President candidate either.
The quotes were taken from the transcript found here.
Once you read the transcript you will see how foolish and, yes, stupid it is for news agencies to create the news like this. You’ll see that Senator Obama was a great interview and he comes across as a great guy with a good sense of humor. But in our world today, everyone is insulted by something.
Now that we’re weeks (I guess more like months) away from the general election, I seem to be writing more about politics that I have or should. But this election cycle has impacted more than any other time. I don’t remember being as interested in the Bush/Gore or the Bush/Kerry campaigns. Now I am truly listening to the candidates and their running-mates.
One of the biggest revelations, and I’ve mentioned it before, is the kind of trash and blatant character assassinations taking place. Once Governor Palin came on board, the attacks have increased in furvor. And they’re coming from both Vice President candidate Biden AS WELL as Senator Obama!
This is a change from the past where the campaigns would use their Vice President candidates to be the “attack dogs”, having them spout out rhetoric against their opponents while the Presidential candidates would appear to stay above that kind of tactic. Things have changed this cycle. Senator Obama is going for the throat of Governor Palin. With polls showing his lead erased, Senator Obama seems desperate to bring this newcomer down.
It will be interesting to see what kind of new “scoops” the news market dishes out to us on her. There is always some hush-hush issue that is brought to light.
Now this isn’t all against Senator Obama and Joe Biden. Senator McCain and Palin are dishing out the attacks as well. It just seems, right now in the news, they are on the defensive and calling every Democrat comment an attack on women or mothers.
I was hoping for a clean national debate on who has the best ideas to run this country. Instead, it’s turning into a repeat smear campaign. So much for the “change” America wants eh?
The NFL has made its way into our homes once again. Because of my situation, I was only able to watch the games via the Internet. (not as enjoyable) I can’t say which team I follow. As far as professional football is concerned, I enjoy watching all the teams. Being part of a fantasy football team helps me cheer for certain players and that may cause me to cheer for a team more on any given weekend.
The political talking heads continue to slam on Vice President candidate Palin. I did, however, see an amusing comic strip today concerning the Republican party and the similarities between 2000 and 2008.
What will happen when this election is over? Will the liberals revolt if another Republican ticket is elected? What will the conservatives do if Team Obama is elected?
Governor Palin gave us a peek into who she is at the GOP convention. I’m still not sure what I think. I completely respect her, of course. And I despise the media for the treatment she’s getting. I actually read a news article, a mainline news article, about how her husband was arrested for drunk driving -now get this- twenty-two years ago!!!
I don’t get it. I really don’t understand where the venom comes from. Has the Republican Party done something to forever offend the press?
Here’s what I want: I want Senator Obama and Senator McCain to do those town hall meetings. I want them to speak about what they will do for this country. I don’t want to hear them say what the other guy won’t do for America. I want to hear them speak on the policies they will fight for, not about how evil their opponent is. If they have a different view on a certain issue, why can’t they promote their view and simply say, “my opponent disagrees with me” or some other civil remark?
The Vice President candidates? I know their role in elections is to be the attack dog. They are the ones to bring out all the horrible rhetoric against their opponent. How I wish elections could simply be about issues and policy. Somehow we’ve dug ourselves into a hole where, every four years, we hate people from the other party. It could be a result of Karl Rove tactics…
And finally, I’ve been reading about people actually destroying property during the GOP convention. What in the world!?!?!?! Who are they party to? Are they trying to prove that they are mature enough to know what’s best for society? This is a crazy world and we need to get out of this deep hole.
John McCain and his campaign have decided to go with Alaskan governor Sarah Palin to run as his Vice President candidate. This caught quite a few people by surprise, maybe even total surprise. I had/have no idea who she is and what she stands for other than what my eyes reveal. I thought I might do some digging and see if I can find some information for us. Come along with me as we discover Governor Sarah Palin.
Palin became the first woman and youngest governor of Alaska on December 4, 2006. Before defeating the sitting Republican governor in the primaries and the democratic candidate in the election, she was mayor of Wasilla, Alaska from 1996-2002.
Sarah Palin has a degree in Communications-Journalism from the University of Idaho and has five children with her husband, Todd. She is a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoys hunting, fishing and Alaskan history.
On the issues:
Opposes stem cell research
Pro-life – Only exception for abortion is if mother’s life would end
Reduced general fund spending by $124 million
Firm believer in free market capitalism
Vetoed bill denying benefits to gays, as unconstitutional
Marriage only be between and man and a woman
Okay to deny benefits to homosexual couples
No spousal benefits for same-sex couples
Encourage small business growth by reducing business taxes
No special hate-crime laws; all heinous crime is hate-based
Opposes legalizing marijuana (although she smoked it while it was legal)
Teach creationism alongside evolution in schools
School debate should focus on accountability
Fully fund K-12 and support early funding of education
Supports parental choice for what is best for their children
Global warming affects Alaska, but is not man-made
Lift moratorium on offshore drilling
Get ANWR open
Supports Constitutional right to bear arms
Health care must be market-and business-driven
More affordable health care via competition
Fund the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program
As mayor, cut property taxes & increased sales tax
Wants exit plan from Iraq
Of course, there is so much more to discover about this candidate.
