Elections: The Day After…

Well, here we are.  Some may have called Barack Obama’s election inevitable.  After seeing the complete collapse of John McCain’s campaign (with him just not willing to FIGHT as he so put in his convention speech), I almost believe it was just meant to be as well.  Congrats to the winner, Mr. Obama.  You got a ton of people to vote for you, and your campaign was a great one.  You did outspend us 8-1, but hey, what can ya do?

We conservatives are now at a crossroads in America.  We can go to the right, staying true to our conservaive values which Ronald Reagan enstilled within us a generation ago.  Can we return to being that “shining city on a hill?” As Sarah Palin would say, “you betcha!”  We can go to the left, appeasing the liberals more than ever, pandering to their side to win more votes (it ain’t gonna happen).  Or, finally, we can go down the middle – the way we’ve been treading since 2006.  Trying to appeal to the moderates or to independents is exactly why John McCain lost this election.  It simply doesn’t work.

So, I say,  let’s go back to the right.  It’s where we came from.  It worked.  It can work again.  We need true conservative leadership where the ideals of smaller-government, lower taxes, freedom and prosperity for all in an exclusively free-market system, energy independence, and the sancity of human life and marriage must trump everything else. With various states last night voting to ban gay marriage, how can one argue that America is not a center-right country?  It’s not the conservatism that did in the McCain campaign – it’s the lack of it.

This is where Sen. McCain tried but failed during his Titanic of a campign season.  He didn’t stick to these ideals.  Instead, he used “senate speak” to try and appeal to voters.  Did anyone honestly know what “pork barrel spending” was until this election?  I didn’t.  Earmarks, anyone?  *crickets*  Yeah, that’s what I thought.  This is why John McCain lost.  His unwillingness to truly go on the attack to stand up for conservative ideals caused his ship to sink.  Who could have really expected him to use these ideals in the first place?  He’s always been more willing to work with liberal democrats than people in his own party.  This isn’t always a bad thing, but he simply lacks the killer instinct that was needed this time around.  He’s a decent man, but he’s a bit timid and stubborn in my book.

Please, spare me the “Well, if he hadn’t chosen Sarah Palin he would have won” speech.  It ain’t gonna fly.  Not here, not now, never.  Think about it.  If you or anyone you know voted for John McCain, were you really voting FOR John or against Obama?  Were you just voting for Sarah Palin?  Yeah. That’s what I thought.  The GOP got stuck with a moderate that no one in the conservative base cared about.  When McCain picked Palin, I couldn’t have been more enthusiastic about our chances and about voting for the first time in my life in a presidential race.  I voted for Sarah.  It’s true.  Without Sarah, imagine how many more millions of votes would have been lost even just by people “sitting this one out” because they weren’t fired up enough or cared enough to vote.  42 million people watched her convention speech for a reason; nearly 70 million watched her debate for a reason; her SNL appearance was the highest rated in 14 years for a reason – people are fascinsated by her.  People either love her or they hate her.  I love her, as do 56 million other Americans who voted for her last night.  Pretty good for a first-term governor from Alsaska, I’d say.  Imagine if the guy on the top of the ticket were someone more conservative… Hmm… Ah the possibilities.

I want to thank John McCain for introducing America to Sarah Palin.  She got me more fired up about an election than anything else, even sports.  That’s saying alot for good ol’ Sarah.  I hope and pray her future in politics doesn’t limit her to Alaska.  I’d love to see her permeate the national scene, while still remaining that outsider we all fell in love with.  RNC chair?  Maybe.  Cash-generating fundraiser Governor?  Likely.  The white Oprah?  I hope not.  Let’s not allow her have her own lame talk-show on Fox, ala Huckabee.  Spare me.  I bet she runs for re-election in AK in 2010, wins in a landslide fashion, and seriously considers throwing her hat into the presidential pool for 2012. By that time, NO ONE can question her experience.

Sarah might just be one of those fresh conservative leaders like Bobby Jindal or Eric Cantor that will lead this new and improved conservative movement for many years to come.  Only time and specualtion will tell…

Let’s See This Woman In DC for the Next 4 Years, kay?

Reason #450, 678, 599 why we LOVE Sarah!

Mac Guarantees a Win!

Seeing John McCain so enthusiastic and hopeful about his and Sarah Palin’s path to victory on Election Night, truly gives me, and hopefully many others, the confidence and peace of mind we need headed into the home stretch of what has seemed to be the longest election cycle EVER.  Period.

Here’s what John said toay to Tom “I’m just a hired help here” Brokaw on Meet the Depressed:

McCain guarantees victory

Lisa Lerer, Mike Allen Lisa Lerer, Mike Allen Sun Oct 26, 11:34 am ET

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he can “guarantee” a win on Nov. 4 in a squeaker victory that won’t be clear until late that night.

McCain spoke amid signs of a tightening race, and reports of renewed determination among his staff, which is badly outgunned in both money and manpower.

“I guarantee you that two weeks from now, you will see this has been a very close race, and I believe that I’m going to win it,” McCain told interim “Meet” moderator Tom Brokaw. “We’re going to do well in this campaign, my friend. We’re going to win it, and it’s going to be tight, and we’re going to be up late.”

McCain was down just 5 points in the Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released Sunday, with Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) leading by 49 percent to 44 percent among likely  voters in the daily tracking poll, which has a margin of error of 2.9 points.

Reuters reported that Obama’s lead has dropped over the last three days after hitting a high of 12 points on Thursday. Pollster John Zogby said: “Things are trending back for McCain. His numbers are rising and Obama’s are dropping on a daily basis. There seems to be a direct correlation between this and McCain talking about the economy.”

The Washington Post reported Sunday: “[I]nside the McCain campaign the mood remains one of gritty resolve. Top aides know they are behind, but they hold out hope and, like their candidate, stubbornly refuse to give up.”

McCain told Brokaw in Waterloo, Iowa, that he feels “like Knute Rockne … go out there and get one for the Gipper.”

“We are very competitive in battleground states,” McCain said. “Obviously, I choose to trust my senses as well as polls. The enthusiasm at almost all of our [events] is at a higher level than I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been in a lot of presidential campaigns, usually as the warm-up act. … And I see intensity out there, and I see passion. So we’re very competitive.”

McCain added: “We’re going to have to just get out our vote, work hard over the next nine days, and make sure that people know that there’ll be a better future. People are very worried now — very, very worried, and have every reason to be. I think it’s all about who can assure a better future.”

On the endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) by former Secretary of State Colin Powell, McCain said: “I’m disappointed in Gen. Powell, but I’m very, very happy to know that [I'm endorsed by] five former secretaries of states who I admire enormously.”

McCain defended Republican National Committee clothing purchases on behalf of his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Politico revealed during the past week that the RNC spent $150,000 on designer outfits at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue for the vice presidential nominee and members of her family.

“She lives a frugal life,” he said. “She and her family are not wealthy. She and her family were thrust into this and there was some — and some third of that money is given back. The rest will be donated to charity. … She is a role model to millions and millions and millions of Americans.”

McCain appeared in a gracious mood, saying to Brokaw at the end: “I appreciate your many years of informing the American people. You’ve come a long way from South Dakota, but you have never forgotten where you come from.”

Sarah Drops the Puck in St. Louis!

Is that a whole buncha cheers I hear??  YOU BETCHA!  MO for McCain!!!!!  Thank you, Sarah!

Dr. Dobson speaks with Sarah Palin!

I’m am honored to have interned for this man’s organization last summer!

Here’s the audio from the interview:  Sarah Palin talks to Dr. Dobson

Palin says election result rests in God’s hands
AP News
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin describes herself as a “hard-core pro-lifer” and expresses confidence that in spite of disheartening polls, “putting this in God’s hands, that the right thing for America will be done at the end of the day on Nov. 4.”

In an interview with evangelical leader James Dobson that aired Wednesday, Palin said she thought Republican presidential candidate John McCain would implement the GOP platform if elected _ “I do, from the bottom of my heart” _ but McCain doesn’t support the platform on three issues important to evangelicals: abortion, gay marriage and embryonic stem cell research.

The platform calls for a constitutional ban on gay marriage, an issue McCain says should be left to individual states. Similarly, the platform seeks a constitutional ban on all abortions; again, McCain supports allowing states to decide the question. McCain supports research using embryonic stem cells, which the platform opposes.

Palin called it a “strong platform” and told Dobson, “They are there, they are solid, we stand on them and, again, I believe that it is the right agenda for the country at this time.”

The Alaska governor talked by phone with Dobson for about 20 minutes Monday while she was in Colorado campaigning. Dobson’s Focus on the Family radio program aired the interview Wednesday.

Dobson asked whether Palin was discouraged by polls showing the GOP ticket behind.

“To me, it motivates us, makes us work that much harder,” Palin said. “And it also strengthens my faith, because I’m going to know, at the end of the day, putting this in God’s hands, that the right thing for America will be done at the end of the day on Nov. 4. So I’m not discouraged at all.”

Palin has not focused on her faith on the campaign trail, but it clearly has energized evangelical leaders like Dobson, whose radio show reaches an estimated 1.5 million Americans daily.

Dobson has come around to supporting the McCain-Palin ticket after previously saying he could not in good conscience vote for McCain. He endorsed former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee late in the primaries.

Palin thanked Dobson and supporters for their prayers and _ when Dobson inquired about the importance of faith in her life _ said: “It is my foundation, yes, my Christian faith is.”

She also used terms like “prayer warrior” and “intercession” _ words that might be unknown to the average listener but are common vocabulary in Pentecostal Christianity. Palin spent 20 years in a Pentecostal Assemblies of God Church, but she usually refers to her faith generically as Christian, not even evangelical.

“It is that intercession that is so needed and so greatly appreciated,” Palin told Dobson. “And I can feel it too, Dr. Dobson. I can feel the power of prayer, and that strength that is provided through our prayer warriors across this nation.”

She continued: “When we hear along the rope lines that people are interceding for us and praying for us, it’s our reminder to do the same, to put this all in God’s hands, to seek his perfect will for this nation, and to of course seek his wisdom and guidance in putting this nation back on the right track.”

Describing herself as a “hard-core pro-lifer,” Palin said the birth of a son with Down syndrome was “this opportunity for me to really be walking the walk and not just talking the talk. There’s purpose in this also and for a greater good to be met there.”

Palin said the campaign had to have faith that its message will be heard “minus the filter of the mainstream media.”

“That filter has to be erased,” she said. “So we have to have faith in the wisdom of the people that they’ll understand what our message is. But even bigger that then, I have to have that faith that God is going to help us get that message out there.”

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Sarahcuda Unleashes on the Gaffe-Master

Today at a rally in Reno, NV, Gov. Sarah Palin flat out KILLED Joe Biden. She’s just gettin’ warmed up, folks. Holla! All the Mavericks in the house put your hands up!

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Hey, Joe, you and Barry just got slammed by a woman with a 4-letter name:  S-A-R-A-H, SARAH

A Little Something to Brighten Your Day!

Funniest skit I’ve EVER seen on SNL in a long time. Not because it was so cleverly written, but it’s funny because it’s so GOOFY!

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Laura, Rush, and Sean May Be Off The Air Soon…

… that is if Obama wins. The New York Post today reports on this.

With a democrat controlled congress and Presidency, what’s going to stop the reinstatement of the “fairness” doctrine. Fairness in this case really means silence the right in the one form of media they dominate – talk radio. I could maybe take a “fair” approach with equal time for both sides, but, wait… oh yeah, LIBERAL TALK RADIO HAS FAILED TIME AND AGAIN. Just look at Air America! It sucks! No one wants to listen to their babble! It’s even worse for the economy too if Rush and his counterparts are taken off the air. With millions of listeners across America, companies that run ads during Rush and the other’s programs will not sell nearly as much as they do now. The radio stations that carry these shows will make less money too with fewer ads to pay the bills. Who wants to put ads on if no one’s listening?

We must RISE up and STOP the “Fairness” doctrine from passage next year! We CANNOT let our 1st Amendment Rights be squandered! This is certainly NOT “fair!” It’s pretty much Communism. Yep. That’s right. Don’t be afraid to say it for what it is. FIGHT!

SIGN THE PETITION TO STOP THE FAIRNESS DOCTRINE HERE!

Where’s the “vetting” of Obama?

Well, well, well… once again the stealth vetting of Obama is left to the vast, right-wing conspiracy members, right? You guessed it! This just in: Obama’s ethics laws violations! Yeah, I guess we’d rather talk about Sarah Palin’s desire to fire a trooper who tased a 10 year old, right? That’s what I thought. I HATE this double-standard in our country. Grow up, people!

Found this via Say Anything blog:

Apparently, on Obama’s released tax records, he discloses income from speaking fees. The problem? Accepting payment for speaking fees when you’re a legislator is against Illinois state law.

Apparently, as an Illinois state legislator through 2004, Barack was prohibited from taking honoraria for speaking under the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

But what about Barack Obama’s 2000 and 2002 tax returns?

2000: On his 2000 Schedule C-EZ, Barack reported that he received $16,500 as a “Foundation director/Educational speaker.”

2001: On his 2001 Schedule C-EZ, Barack reported $98,158 from a Chicago law firm, Miner, Barnhill, for “Legal services/attorney” (and nothing for speaking).

2002: On his 2002 Schedule C, Barack reported $34,491 for “LEGAL SERVCES / SPEAKING FEES.”

These “speaking fees” are in addition to the amounts that Barack was paid as an employee, a lecturer at the University of Chicago, reported on the first page of his 1040s.

That’s not change we can believe in.

Just to sum up, the media can find Joe the Plumber’s tax woes within 24 hours of his having dared to question The One’s narrative, but they can’t find a clear ethical violation in the released records of a man who has been campaigning for President for two years now.

Another truth-telling moment brought to you by our fair and objective news media.

Sarahcuda Steals the Show at SNL

UPDATE:  Sarah draws highest ratings since 1994!  That’s highest since Nancy “WHY??? WHYY????” Kerrigan hosted.  Yeah.  That’s right.  Put that in your chain-smoking mouth and inhale it, Obama!

Sarah Palin opens SNL! She looks so much better than Tina Fey while doing it too.

This is her opener:

This is the Weekend Update segment with Sarah: