(Guest Writer: gk)
What a wonderfully interesting election season!
A week or so, I commented about a Ron Paul editorial and Dexter was kind enough to post it to his website - (See: http://parkenfarkergroup.blogspot.com/ subj: February 5th primaries)
I predicted that the Florida Primary and perhaps the 5th Feb. 20 plus state primaries were really going to sort the presidential primary races out. Course that's not such big news, everyone is saying that. But I made some specific predictions - back a week ago when all the polls were pointing to Billary and McCain wins in Florida.
Today, Monday, has been an exciting day in Presidential Primaries. Where to start? There have been so many surprising events on this day when the S. Carolina Primary results have been announced - Obama trounced Billary 55.4% to Billary's 26.5% Edward's trailed at 17% ! And McCain won handily with 33.3%, Huckabee, 29.9, Thompson, 15.7 and Romney 15.1% and the rest in single digits including Ron Paul with 3.7%. Sorry Ron Paul folks, those figures are going to continue in Florida and elsewhere! I think Giuliani is going to be a one primary candidate too.
Owing to the fact that Bill Klinton angered most of the Blacks and apparently a lot of other folks with his criticism's of Obama - there was a lot of speculation as to how the demographics of those voting for Obama and Billary would break out. As expected, a lot of the blacks supported Obama, but quite a large number of especially white men voted for Obama. But I guess he soundly defeated Billary, two to one - and with all the various commentator's criticism's Billary is getting about their "tag team's" bringing race into the discussion - I think this might be the end of Billary's presidential bid/campaign. The big Mo (momentum) might have just swung- in South Carolina, and now the liberal D's are coming out of the woodwork that are endorsing Obama all over the place! Caroline Kennedy - who till now, has stayed out of the spotlight and hasn't ever endorsed anyone! And then Ted Kennedy coming on board and endorsing Obama on cable TV this morning. And now I hear that the Democrat Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius who gave the forgettable and poorly given response to Pres. Bush's State of the Union speech, plans to endorse Obama tomorrow! And rumor has it that former Pres. Carter and maybe even Algore are coming on board (the band wagon) and endorsing Obama!
I'll bet Billary and Bill's jaws are stiffer then a woodpecker's lips! And they are seeing their ship of state sinking in front of their incredulous eyes! What to do now? I have long predicted that sooner or later, one of them was going to do something that the MSM couldn't ignore, but I never dreamed it would come this soon, or the form it would take. I expected it was going to be Bill's philandering or Billary's illegal campaign contributions. But for Bill to go out in one or two speeches and with a few ill-chosen racial remarks undoing years of Billary's positioning herself with the black voters? Who are an essential constituency for her to win the presidency. Some of the black voters are even saying now, that if Billary wins the Democratic Primary over Barack Obama, they will vote for whoever the Republican candidate is, rather then vote for her! That's some powerful stuff! You gotta love it! Whoo eee!
Tonite, Obama and Ted Kennedy were sitting side by side, during the State of the Union speech and talking together so intently when the TV camera's were on them, I expected them to kiss and hold hands! And whenever the TV panned over to Billary, she had a prune faced look on her face that would have frozen water! You gotta love it. One smart aleck announcer said he thought Obama and Kennedy came into the House Chamber holding hands! Not true, but trying to make a point!
One of those mixed D & R panels that trace the speeches with sqwiggly lines, were informally polled and asked - in view of the severe media and black commentator's reaction to Bill Klinton's comments about Obama being a one dimensional candidate who only appeals to black voters, and therefore couldn't win the presidential election, while Billary could, -- what the Billary/Bill tag team ought to do now? Most of the panelists (both party's) said, Bill ought to take a long vacation! Al Sharpton was even more blunt - saying Bill ought to shut up! That he has really damaged Billary's campaign playing the race card. So, with only 8 days to go till 5 Feb, if Obama manages to win tomorrows meaningless Florida primary (the Dem's have said they aren't going to honor the Florida Democratic Primary results - because they moved their primary election up without the DNC's permission), he may even add to his momentum going into the big 5 Feb nation-wide 20 states primaries. And Billary is frantically trying to come up with a strategy to regain her momentum, with only 8 days to do something.
Some are predicting she will now play the Hispanic card - trying to appeal to the Hispanic voters - perhaps in Calif? to replace those black voters she expects to lose to Obama. We'll see.
So, it's late and I have to go to bed, but before I do, I will further add to my previous prediction where I stated I thought Romney was going to win Florida in a squeaker. (Now Johnny come lately - Newt on TV tonite also said the same thing - I predicted that last week, when McCain still had a big polling lead).
I am further predicting, whomever wins Florida tomorrow on both sides of the isle, has a very good chance of being the Republican & Democrat Candidates for President - and again, giving you-all even more reason to mock me, if I'm wrong! So I guess I am far enough out on a limb and I will go bed.
One final remark - Dick Morris was on Hannity and Colmes tonite, and was being teased cuz he too, now thinks that Obama has a very serious chance of knocking Billary out of the race. I forget which Hannity or Colmes reminded him that he has for the past year, not only predicted that Billary would win the Presidential nomination, but also the presidency. It's the first time I can recall Morris ever admitting in public that one of his "chiseled-in-granite" predictions seems to be -becoming unchiseled! He is always so sure of every word that comes out of his mouth - it was delicious to watch!
There were other things that happened today with the State of the Union speech, where Pres Bush rubbed the D's nose in the fact that one year ago, all the D's were predicting doom and gloom and failure in Iraq, and the surge won't work, and now apparently it has! Gotta love that too, Pres. Bush couldn't hardly keep his famous smirk off his face when he was saying that! but I'll quit with this - goodnite Irene!
(Please pray for our Patriot Armed Forces standing in harm’s way around the world, and for their families— Of all the gifts you can give them, PRAYER is the best!) gk
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
SECRET PLOT TO KILL INITIATIVE PROCESS
(Guest Writer: TIMMY!!!)
Over the years, Democrats' union supporters have consistently funded the opposition campaigns to our initiatives. Nonetheless, voters have voted for our initiatives anyway. So Democrats' union supporters adopted a newstrategy: blocking our initiatives from getting on the ballot. Despite that, we've still managed to overcome their anti-First Amendment efforts and voters have continued to vote for our initiatives. So now they've gone tothe next level: ordering their allies -- Democrat legislators -- to pass anti-initiative laws to help public employee unions' efforts to stop the signature gathering process.
We've known about it for years but never before has their crass anti-initiative plot been more nakedly exposed than by their own secret internal memos (provided to us recently by a whistleblower, a high-ranking official in their public employee union): "Keep an eye out. The best way to beat this is at the signature gathering stage. Please let us know if you see those paid signature hunters in your area and let them know in no uncertain terms what their job will do to your job! Every signature we stop is one more Eyman has to pay for." --Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AFSCME - AFL-CIO) "If you see a signature gatherer, call us. We want to do all we can to stop them." -- Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AFSCME- AFL-CIO) "Keep an eye out for signature gatherers. Mr. Eyman wouldn't have been able to qualify his initiatives if it wasn't for the paid signature gatherers. We need your help to track these mercenaries." -- WashingtonState Council of County and City Employees (AFSCME - AFL-CIO) "If you see a signature gatherer, we suggest you ask signature gatherers if they are being paid, find out their names and take their pictures (alone). 'We would like to identify as many as possible.'" --Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AFSCME - AFL-CIO) Scary, very scary.
And to help clarify what they mean by "let them know in no uncertain terms", here's a formally filed declaration by Danielle M. (last name not included to protect her safety) in King County Superior Court in May, 2004:
On Saturday, May 8th, I was working in front of the Wal-Mart in Renton. I was collecting signatures for Initiative 884, Initiative 864, Initiative892, Initiative 891 and Initiative 872. I was also collecting signatures for Initiative 861 regarding child molestation, but I was volunteering and not expecting to be paid for my work in regard to that petition. While collecting signatures that day and on every day that I collect signatures, I register people to vote if they are not currently registered. I do not get paid for registering people to vote.
On Saturday, May 8th, while I was in front of Wal-Mart, I was approached by three people. One was a Caucasian male carried a sign approximately 5 feet by 5 feet which said something to the effect "Don't Sign Initiative 864 Please." I do not know his name. The second was a woman carrying a similar sign which said "864 Cuts Librarians & Firefighters." I do not know her name. The third was Leslie E. Nichols. He was over 6 foot, 2 inches tall and approximately 280 lbs.The three of them spoke to each other and appeared to be working together.
On several occasions, Mr. Nichols and the other two people repeatedly boxed me into a corner using their signs or shopping carts and their presence to keep people interested in signing petitions or registering to vote away from me.
The man with a sign forced himself in between me and people who, after reading the petition for Initiative 891, asked me for a pen. An elderly customer of Wal-Mart was shaking as the three harassers yelled and she asked me if I was scared. She told me she was going to make a complaint to Wal-Mart. Shortly later, the manager of Wal-Mart came out tothe front.
The woman repeatedly shouted at me and shoppers, yelling that I was a thief and was going to steal the identity of anyone who signed anything. She said "it was all lies" and she offered a black marker to those who were signing petitions so they could strike their signatures.
On several occasions, Mr. Nichols followed me around the front of theWal-Mart in a harassing manner. I tried to stay away from him, but he and the other two repeatedly followed me. He screamed at me and people who were interested in signing petitions or registering to vote. He yelled that I was responsible for firing librarians and firefighters and that all the initiatives were the same.
He also stood so close to me I could feel his breath on the back of myneck. He would grit his teeth and flail his arms or hold his hands behind his back and then suddenly reach out in a manner that was threatening to me.
On another occasion, a Hispanic gentleman who spoke only Spanish to me was excited about the opportunity to register to vote because he had been recently naturalized. He was in the process of pulling out his identification when Mr. Nichols reached across me and slapped his large hand over the clipboard which I was holding and which contained the blank voter registration card. His reach was toward the Hispanic man's wallet which he was in the process of opening. The Hispanic man said to me in Spanish "I'm sorry, but I can't stay," and immediately ran away to his car.
Then, the police came as Mr. Nichols was following me across the front of the store. Then the large man went to a car to get a sign. The police took his name and spoke to me as well. The police also told him that he could not talk to people at the same time I or someone else was talking to them. Shortly thereafter it started to rain and I left.
Because of these harassing incidents, I have not been out collecting signatures since, and therefore my opportunity to work has been severely limited. I am afraid of meeting Mr. Nichols or his associates again. I have suffered significant emotional distress as a result of the Defendants'conduct.
Mr. Nichols has been seen in front of the same Wal-Mart in Renton on several days. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct and was executed by me this 21st day of May, 2004.
Danielle M.-- END --
Last year and this year, people testified before various legislativec ommittees about the harassment and intimidation they've endured while gathering voter signatures. We're in the process of asking them to file their own formal declarations.
House Bill 2019 requires anyone who gathers voter signatures for an initiative to publicly identify themselves and where they live. House Bill 2601 requires anyone who is compensated for gathering signatures to register with the government, obtain a license, provide a photo and home mailing address, and have this information publicly available throughout the signature gathering stage. These bills are being pushed by the most union-funded Democrat legislators, prodded by the most powerful special interest groups in our state including the Washington State Council of County and City Employees (AFSCME - AFL-CIO). Now we know why.
Thankfully, there are legislators like Senator Pam Roach (R-Auburn)with Senate Bill 6612 and Representative Cary Condotta (R-Wenatchee) withHouse Bill 3173 who are sponsoring and promoting the "Valid Voter SignatureProtection Act" which protects valid voter signatures and anyone who gathers them. They and the bills' co-sponsors understand that without heroic citizens willing to offer voters the chance to sign initiative petitions,there is no initiative process. Call Speaker Chopp today -- 360-786-7920. Tell him or whoever answers the phone that you want him to stop all anti-initiative bills, including HB 2019 and HB 2601. If he/they dodge and say "we don't care what you say if you don't live in the 43rd district" tell them that these bills take awaythe First Amendment rights of EVERYONE, not just people in the 43rd. If he/they dodge and say "don't bother us, contact the bill's sponsors" tell them that the bill sponsors are bought-and-paid-for by the unions and they won't listen -- HE'S THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE -- HIS JOB IS TO KILL OFF BAD BILLS -- don't let him or his staff blow you off. If Democrats insist on making it their top legislative priority and making it their legislative legacy to gut the initiative process and squelch free speech, let's make sure it doesn't happen without a fight.
Best Regards, Tim Eyman, Jack Fagan, Mike Fagan, & Mike Dunmire
(Thank you Tim, for your permission to print this on my website! I hope you let me interview you soon! -Dexter)
Sunday, January 27, 2008
HOUSE BILL 2797
(Guest Writer: Q)
While the political focus tends to be on the presidential primaries, the state legislature is working on over 1000 new bills that are out to take your money and make your life more congested.
I am happy to say that the House did pass a bill to let motorcycles turn left at a red light when there is no traffic and their bikes don't trigger the light sensor because they are not heavy enough. I know there will be some happy people on this blog. I don't know what the Senate will do with this.
On Friday I sat through a public hearing where the lobbyists were all testifying about the substitute to the bill in question and the legislators hadn't actually seen the document they were referring to. The original bill would add a 14th Growth Management Act element to be considered by local governments whenever they are doing planning which requires the community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 standards. For Whatcom County, that should be great because GP was still in production then, so I'm guessing the air quality standards weren't so good and so it might not be so onerous. The new standards will require a mapping of the carbon emissions footprint in the county at the county's expense, probably underestimated at a cost of $20,000 to $25,000.
Futurewise was the lead proponent of the bill, and their lobbyist kept mentioning how "we" drafted the bill instead of the prime sponsor, Rep. Simpson. When challenged on the number of lawsuits filed for GMA violations by the Republican members, their lobbyist couldn't say about the number. After the hearing, a more senior Futurewise person said there have been hundreds of lawsuits. Local governments should be concerned because this is one of four pieces of legislation that the environmental community wants to pass this year, and it is going to cost local governments and property owners that want to develop land thousands of dollars in compliance costs and legal fees.
The bill number is H.B. 2797.
(if I can get my readers to comment, I might be able to convince her to keep us updated on the happenings in Olympia! -Dexter)
While the political focus tends to be on the presidential primaries, the state legislature is working on over 1000 new bills that are out to take your money and make your life more congested.
I am happy to say that the House did pass a bill to let motorcycles turn left at a red light when there is no traffic and their bikes don't trigger the light sensor because they are not heavy enough. I know there will be some happy people on this blog. I don't know what the Senate will do with this.
On Friday I sat through a public hearing where the lobbyists were all testifying about the substitute to the bill in question and the legislators hadn't actually seen the document they were referring to. The original bill would add a 14th Growth Management Act element to be considered by local governments whenever they are doing planning which requires the community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 standards. For Whatcom County, that should be great because GP was still in production then, so I'm guessing the air quality standards weren't so good and so it might not be so onerous. The new standards will require a mapping of the carbon emissions footprint in the county at the county's expense, probably underestimated at a cost of $20,000 to $25,000.
Futurewise was the lead proponent of the bill, and their lobbyist kept mentioning how "we" drafted the bill instead of the prime sponsor, Rep. Simpson. When challenged on the number of lawsuits filed for GMA violations by the Republican members, their lobbyist couldn't say about the number. After the hearing, a more senior Futurewise person said there have been hundreds of lawsuits. Local governments should be concerned because this is one of four pieces of legislation that the environmental community wants to pass this year, and it is going to cost local governments and property owners that want to develop land thousands of dollars in compliance costs and legal fees.
The bill number is H.B. 2797.
(if I can get my readers to comment, I might be able to convince her to keep us updated on the happenings in Olympia! -Dexter)
WHOM TO SUPPORT?
As a former Libertarian, that still has some strong leanings that direction, there are many things that I like about Ron Paul. Many of my close friends have wondered then why I am not leading the Ron Paul charge here in this county.
If the United States were in a different situation, I may be a supporter. However here is where I part ways with Mr. Paul:
We did not declare war on Islam. Wahhabist Fundamentalists, bent on exterminating every living soul in Israel, destroying capitalism, the United States and creating a world wide Caliphate, where individual liberty would cease to exist declared war on us. We inherited this after we took down the Soviet Union. We and China are the only two remaining superpowers. They attack us because we are forgiving and perceived to be weak. They do not attack China, because China would not have "rules of engagement" and other civilized delusions of waging war.
Right now, there are only two Candidates whom I think understand this.
General Jerry Ralph Curry, and John McCain.
There are two more who could learn fast, and they are Romney and Giuliani. There is no other candidate that I think is capable of understanding that we will need an operational military base in Iraq for at least as long as we have had one In Germany or Korea. Maybe Huckabee could get it too. I'm not sure. But not a single Democrat running for president has a clue as to how serious the situation is.
My priorities are:
1) National Security (all aspects)
2) A strong economy (ours and everyone else's)
3) Beating China back to the Moon. (This may not be readily apparent to most as to it's importance. Maybe I'll cover the space race soon?...)
If the United States were in a different situation, I may be a supporter. However here is where I part ways with Mr. Paul:
We did not declare war on Islam. Wahhabist Fundamentalists, bent on exterminating every living soul in Israel, destroying capitalism, the United States and creating a world wide Caliphate, where individual liberty would cease to exist declared war on us. We inherited this after we took down the Soviet Union. We and China are the only two remaining superpowers. They attack us because we are forgiving and perceived to be weak. They do not attack China, because China would not have "rules of engagement" and other civilized delusions of waging war.
Right now, there are only two Candidates whom I think understand this.
General Jerry Ralph Curry, and John McCain.
There are two more who could learn fast, and they are Romney and Giuliani. There is no other candidate that I think is capable of understanding that we will need an operational military base in Iraq for at least as long as we have had one In Germany or Korea. Maybe Huckabee could get it too. I'm not sure. But not a single Democrat running for president has a clue as to how serious the situation is.
My priorities are:
1) National Security (all aspects)
2) A strong economy (ours and everyone else's)
3) Beating China back to the Moon. (This may not be readily apparent to most as to it's importance. Maybe I'll cover the space race soon?...)
Saturday, January 26, 2008
POINDEXTER'S RANDOM PONDERINGS
My experiment failed.
I got 3 good folks to write on behalf of a candidate.
I had hoped to get someone to write for each of the GOP candidates and was unsuccessful.
Oh well. I'll keep trying.
In Baseball, 3 for 7 would be outstanding.
In Science, one success out of 100 would be something to consider.
So, If you have a candidate that you are passionate about, email me under the My profile link, and I'll still publish.
If you see my links (picks) you'll see the order where I am leaning. Some realistic, some not.
Many folks who know me are surprised that a former Libertarian like myself am not a Ron Paul guy. I like him. But when it comes to the war declared on us by Wahhabist extremists, I part ways with him. Even Thomas Jefferson understood this severe threat to our Nation and our national interests. Why can't Ron Paul?
Too bad Fred dropped out, but that is how these things go.
I think that gk's assessment on the 5th of February is pretty accurate. I think we'll see several more drop out.
Dennis "the Flying Saucer Boy" Kucinich from Jackass, the Party dropped out. I think the only place that he would have garnered any support was the Soviet Socialists Republic of Bellingham anyway. It's the only place where anybody gives any credibility to impeaching Bush.
As a matter of fact, Bellingham has such little credibility, the Baby M's, the GIants Farm club has moved out of town and even the Bells have been sold. Bellingham is not even minor league, it is not even up to T-ball standards. Why, even Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O and Tony " the Birdman" Hawk won't come to shred at our local skatepark...
At least Lynden got noticed by Ted Nugent...
I got 3 good folks to write on behalf of a candidate.
I had hoped to get someone to write for each of the GOP candidates and was unsuccessful.
Oh well. I'll keep trying.
In Baseball, 3 for 7 would be outstanding.
In Science, one success out of 100 would be something to consider.
So, If you have a candidate that you are passionate about, email me under the My profile link, and I'll still publish.
If you see my links (picks) you'll see the order where I am leaning. Some realistic, some not.
Many folks who know me are surprised that a former Libertarian like myself am not a Ron Paul guy. I like him. But when it comes to the war declared on us by Wahhabist extremists, I part ways with him. Even Thomas Jefferson understood this severe threat to our Nation and our national interests. Why can't Ron Paul?
Too bad Fred dropped out, but that is how these things go.
I think that gk's assessment on the 5th of February is pretty accurate. I think we'll see several more drop out.
Dennis "the Flying Saucer Boy" Kucinich from Jackass, the Party dropped out. I think the only place that he would have garnered any support was the Soviet Socialists Republic of Bellingham anyway. It's the only place where anybody gives any credibility to impeaching Bush.
As a matter of fact, Bellingham has such little credibility, the Baby M's, the GIants Farm club has moved out of town and even the Bells have been sold. Bellingham is not even minor league, it is not even up to T-ball standards. Why, even Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O and Tony " the Birdman" Hawk won't come to shred at our local skatepark...
At least Lynden got noticed by Ted Nugent...
SAM TAYLOR'S GUESS...
...About me and my authors is NOT Correct.
On one of his previous comments to a comment on his blog, Sam made a claim that he guessed or suspected that I am several of my writers. However flattering that may be, it is in fact incorrect. However, I think that that young puppy is doing a good job balancing real reporting at the paper and trying to make a go with his blog. He may have and may well in the future make mistakes, but as Indian Aaron told me, the only men who don't make mistakes just sit around takin' bonghits and sucking on their own lollipops watchin' Looney Toons...
Now for my writers, and I'm telling my audience more than they need to know...
The real gk has served our country in several capacities longer than I have been alive. (according to my kids, I am an old fart.) I have had the pleasure of debating him and getting clobbered by him publicly on more than one occasion. I would be flattered to think that Sam T. or anybody would think that I could even come close to matching wits with this guy.
Roeder Peabody has an insight into Whatcom County that I could never fully understand as I am too lazy to research local issues as well as he does.
As for Q, she is quite some lady. Very involved from Whatcom County, to Olympia and even Washington D.C. Far better educated than I am.
Philemon Pormant, who I have dropped the ball with as he has written some incredible material, but I failed to publish in a timely manner, has set me straight on numerous occasions as to how to observe elections and political matters, and see details that I have a tendency to overlook.
No, I am not Wally. His perspectives and writing skills are far better developed than mine.
AFY!!!, now there is one smart businessman. If I was as smart at business as he is, My self employment would not have folded and I wouldn't be back working for someone else 40 to 60 hours a week, again...
Indian Aaron, a diehard biker who rides on days that scare me, is a real 220 (law enforcement term) or a real section 8 (military term) He is a maniac who could care less about politics. I just like his take on life in general. To sum up his view on life, the universe and everything, "as long as no one is shooting at us, everything is OK!" Trying to get him to write is next to impossible.
As this new year started, I found myself no longer running my own operations or working contract jobs but am back in the workforce, working four to six by ten hour shifts, depending on our production keeping up with the demand for our high quality natural resources. The machinery that I get to work on has tires taller than I am! I rediscovered muscles that were long forgotten. Now that my old decrepid body has slightly adjusted, I will be writing again. I am sure hoping that my authors can contribute so that I can take time to think about what I am writing.
The guys at work are reminding me about what is really important in life. These are not the guys who think about politics for politics sake, they work too long and too hard to be bothered with this stuff. They have a perspective that Republicans forget and the Democrats will mistakenly think they understand. Don't mess with their family, their job and definately don't mess with their recreation time.
By the way, they do understand that their paycheck and taxes belong to them and NOT the governer.
On one of his previous comments to a comment on his blog, Sam made a claim that he guessed or suspected that I am several of my writers. However flattering that may be, it is in fact incorrect. However, I think that that young puppy is doing a good job balancing real reporting at the paper and trying to make a go with his blog. He may have and may well in the future make mistakes, but as Indian Aaron told me, the only men who don't make mistakes just sit around takin' bonghits and sucking on their own lollipops watchin' Looney Toons...
Now for my writers, and I'm telling my audience more than they need to know...
The real gk has served our country in several capacities longer than I have been alive. (according to my kids, I am an old fart.) I have had the pleasure of debating him and getting clobbered by him publicly on more than one occasion. I would be flattered to think that Sam T. or anybody would think that I could even come close to matching wits with this guy.
Roeder Peabody has an insight into Whatcom County that I could never fully understand as I am too lazy to research local issues as well as he does.
As for Q, she is quite some lady. Very involved from Whatcom County, to Olympia and even Washington D.C. Far better educated than I am.
Philemon Pormant, who I have dropped the ball with as he has written some incredible material, but I failed to publish in a timely manner, has set me straight on numerous occasions as to how to observe elections and political matters, and see details that I have a tendency to overlook.
No, I am not Wally. His perspectives and writing skills are far better developed than mine.
AFY!!!, now there is one smart businessman. If I was as smart at business as he is, My self employment would not have folded and I wouldn't be back working for someone else 40 to 60 hours a week, again...
Indian Aaron, a diehard biker who rides on days that scare me, is a real 220 (law enforcement term) or a real section 8 (military term) He is a maniac who could care less about politics. I just like his take on life in general. To sum up his view on life, the universe and everything, "as long as no one is shooting at us, everything is OK!" Trying to get him to write is next to impossible.
As this new year started, I found myself no longer running my own operations or working contract jobs but am back in the workforce, working four to six by ten hour shifts, depending on our production keeping up with the demand for our high quality natural resources. The machinery that I get to work on has tires taller than I am! I rediscovered muscles that were long forgotten. Now that my old decrepid body has slightly adjusted, I will be writing again. I am sure hoping that my authors can contribute so that I can take time to think about what I am writing.
The guys at work are reminding me about what is really important in life. These are not the guys who think about politics for politics sake, they work too long and too hard to be bothered with this stuff. They have a perspective that Republicans forget and the Democrats will mistakenly think they understand. Don't mess with their family, their job and definately don't mess with their recreation time.
By the way, they do understand that their paycheck and taxes belong to them and NOT the governer.
FEBRUARY FIFTH PRIMARIES
(Guest Writer: gk)
Several of my Ron Paul supporting friends have made sure that I get my fair share of favorable Ron Paul editorials - but being the "fair and balanced" guy that I am, here is another view extracted from one of my favorite websites/Patriot Post (which newsletter I subscribe to). You be the judge! Read and Learn.
IMHO, both Ron Paul, Rudy Giuliani & Huckabee are going to make or break in Florida - if these three can't poll well there, (at least 1st or 2nd) they are just about done - and if that doesn't do it, the 5 Feb primaries will certainly tell the story, where up to 20 states and 1/3 of Americans will be voting. Only the top two candidates will survive after 5 Feb. Florida will be Giuliani's first real test, he passed up all the other earlier state's primaries to concentrate his money/ads and campaigning time in Florida, where he has canvassed/crisscrossed the state for the past 60 days.
Ron Paul also needs to finish high in Florida (against Romney/McCain/Huckabee/Giuliani) to validate his polling data - which, when allowed to be skewed by his followers with call-ins, etc - shows unbelievably high percentages of support. Now lets see if these 40% or higher phone-in polls in other states, are supported in the same numbers at the Florida voting box, with actual voters/votes, which can't be skewed by Ron Paul supporter's phone-ins or emails. I'll eat my words if Ron Paul surprises me!
Bush was elected by the Floridians twice - the first time 2000, as recalled, in a real squeaker/recounts/court cases, etc. Whomever becomes the eventual Republican nominee, can't get elected President without being first or at least a strong second in total state voting numbers - in the 29 Jan Florida primary - I think - anyone being down in the teens % or single digits % in Florida is not going to hack it - for whomever is down there in the ground clutter and is an "also ran".
But that is where I think Ron Paul is going to be, and maybe even Huckabee.
I predict it will be Romney - 26 %, McCain 24% and Giuliani 20%, Huckabee in the high teens and Ron Paul in the low teens or even high single digits. Of course, all these numbers could be plus or minus 4%, and because the top three will be so close, their final percentages could put them in a different winning order. But for sure, Romney and McCain will be the top two, we'll see the final order- but I'm guessing Romney.
Several of my Ron Paul supporting friends have made sure that I get my fair share of favorable Ron Paul editorials - but being the "fair and balanced" guy that I am, here is another view extracted from one of my favorite websites/Patriot Post (which newsletter I subscribe to). You be the judge! Read and Learn.
IMHO, both Ron Paul, Rudy Giuliani & Huckabee are going to make or break in Florida - if these three can't poll well there, (at least 1st or 2nd) they are just about done - and if that doesn't do it, the 5 Feb primaries will certainly tell the story, where up to 20 states and 1/3 of Americans will be voting. Only the top two candidates will survive after 5 Feb. Florida will be Giuliani's first real test, he passed up all the other earlier state's primaries to concentrate his money/ads and campaigning time in Florida, where he has canvassed/crisscrossed the state for the past 60 days.
Ron Paul also needs to finish high in Florida (against Romney/McCain/Huckabee/Giuliani) to validate his polling data - which, when allowed to be skewed by his followers with call-ins, etc - shows unbelievably high percentages of support. Now lets see if these 40% or higher phone-in polls in other states, are supported in the same numbers at the Florida voting box, with actual voters/votes, which can't be skewed by Ron Paul supporter's phone-ins or emails. I'll eat my words if Ron Paul surprises me!
Bush was elected by the Floridians twice - the first time 2000, as recalled, in a real squeaker/recounts/court cases, etc. Whomever becomes the eventual Republican nominee, can't get elected President without being first or at least a strong second in total state voting numbers - in the 29 Jan Florida primary - I think - anyone being down in the teens % or single digits % in Florida is not going to hack it - for whomever is down there in the ground clutter and is an "also ran".
But that is where I think Ron Paul is going to be, and maybe even Huckabee.
I predict it will be Romney - 26 %, McCain 24% and Giuliani 20%, Huckabee in the high teens and Ron Paul in the low teens or even high single digits. Of course, all these numbers could be plus or minus 4%, and because the top three will be so close, their final percentages could put them in a different winning order. But for sure, Romney and McCain will be the top two, we'll see the final order- but I'm guessing Romney.
http://patriotpost.us/alexander/edition.asp?id=546
http://patriotpost.us/alexander/edition.asp?id=578
You can mock me if I'm wrong! -gk
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