Conservative Musings

Louisiana Evacuation and Convention Cancellation

First of all, I would like to say our prayers go to all those evacuating Louisiana ahead of Hurricane Gustav.

Michelle Malkin notes a few who are NOT praying but gloating that, in their eyes, God is on the liberal side.  Seems sending weather in to cancel a convention means God is on their side?  How so?  Or is it timed to let some republican leaders shine?

Louisiana State Police have issued this statement this morning: “As directed by Governor Jindal, Louisiana State Police will initiate contraflow at 4:00 AM Sunday morning. For the first time in history, the entire Louisiana coastal population will be evacuated due to the impending threat of Hurricane Gustav.”  Some good hints there as to what did not take place during Governor Blanco's reign.

In Matthew 5:45, Jesus states "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."  Doesn't look like He is very partial with where He sends His weather. 

We are also asked to pray for those who lead us.  First Timothy 2:1-2 "I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness."  I'm sure one sign of those prayers being answered is seeing leaders making wise calls as nature bears down on their areas.

When it's all said and done, let's look back and see who got the job done this time.

-Colonel Steve

Who Said This?

"From the first moment a woman dared to speak that hope - dared to believe that the American Dream was meant for her too - ordinary women have taken on extraordinary odds to give their daughters the chance for something else; for a life more equal, more free, and filled with more opportunity than they ever had. In so many ways we have succeeded, but in so many areas we have much work left to do.”

Take a guess.

Sarah versus Barack

Some very interesting comparisons at audacyofhypocrisy.com.  One of the best comparisons was this:

	Sarah Palin	Barack Obama
action to spouse’s political success	Quit 17-year BP oil job when BP became involved in natural gas pipeline negotiations with wife’s administration	Promoted and given 160% pay raise by UofC hospitals within months of husband’s election to U.S. Senate; Employer received $1,000,000.00 federal earmark, requested by husband, after her promotion

Barack's family response looks like more of the same, politically speaking.  Sarah's family looks like they were ready to change, if needed.

Which one is the candidate of change?

(HT: Hugh Hewitt)

-Colonel Steve

Democratic Desperation

Take a read of Ed Morrissey's Hotair post Desperation from Democrats.  He makes the case well that the dems are desperate, and they got that way quickly.

The only case to be made that approaches legitimacy is the so called "Troopergate" issue concerning all the things occurring around the firing of Sarah Palin's brother-in-law.  Some points as to why he was fired:

Troopers eventually investigated 13 issues and found four in which Wooten violated policy or broke the law or both:

• Wooten used a Taser on his stepson.

• He illegally shot a moose.

• He drank beer in his patrol car on one occasion.

• He told others his father-in-law would “eat a f’ing lead bullet” if he helped his daughter get an attorney for the divorce.

Wow!  Alaska's Child Protective Services ought to be on the first one.  Environmentalists on the 2nd one.  Doing not just 1, or just 2, but 4 things like this is definitely a firing offense.  Actions like that are a discredit to the uniform he wore.

Come on, dems.  Very flimsy arguments.

-Colonel Steve

Quote of the Day

"Well, I don't know Governor Palin, I have not met her before. I had a brief conversation with her after she was selected to congratulate her and wish her luck - but, not too much luck! - on the campaign trial. And she seems to have a compelling life story. Obviously, she's a fine mother and a up-and-coming public servant," - Senator Barack Obama, in a 60 minutes interview to be aired August 31st.

There can be lots of comparisons between Sarah Palin and Barack Obama:

1) Both are in political minorities (female versus African-American).
2) Both have similar lengths of political service (hers 12 years, his 10 years).
3) Because of this length of political service, both can be defined as being an up-and-coming public servant.

The difference between the two is one is running for the 2nd position on the ticket, the other is running for the top position on the ticket.  More reasons to vote for the ticket that DOES NOT have the up-and-coming public servant at the top of it.

-Colonel Steve

Quote of the Day

"Today, John McCain put the former mayor of a town of 9,000 with zero foreign policy experience a heartbeat away from the presidency." - Obama spokesman Bill Burton, concerning Senator John McCain's choice of Governor Sarah Palin.

This compares to Senator Barack Obama, with zero foreign policy experience and only an election away from the presidency.

-Colonel Steve

Governor Sarah Palin - Great Choice

There's so much to be said about Senator John McCain's choice of Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate.  The simplest thing to say: Great Choice!

Great choice on numerous fronts:

1)  Conservatives are now actually on fire for the ticket in ways they were not before.  Prior to her selection, many like myself were finding ourselves holding our nose to vote for John McCain.

2) Of the 4 running on the 2 tickets, 3 are Senators (McCain, Obama, and Biden).  We now have someone with executive experience on a ticket.

3) Someone on the ticket now with comparable youth to Obama himself.

4) Someone with more experience.  Consider that she has served 4 years on the Wasilla, Alaska city council, 6 years as mayor of Wasilla, and now 2 years as governor.  That's 12 years by my math.  Barack Obama?  7 years in Illinois state senate, 3 years in U.S. Senate.  10 years, none in an executive position.

5) Very pro-life, and has lived with that decision.

I have so much more to say, and I'm sure you'll hear it (or read it)!  I must say, kudos John.  You've shown that making tough choices is something you can do.

-Colonel Steve

McCain/Palin - A Great Ticket

John McCain made a brilliant move on so many fronts by picking Sarah Palin for V.P.  I had heard about her some time ago because of her bold moves in Alaska, but I did not think about her as a VP candidate, because I was concentrating on all the traditional candidates that everyone was talking about.  I have read a great deal about Sarah today and AM I IMPRESSED!  There has been a lot said today and her accomplishments have certainly been discussed but no one has touched on the some of these accomplishments and the character that America has been looking for for quite some time. 

From wikipedia:

1) She ran for City Council in 1992 and served two terms from 1992 to 1996.  She made a campaign promise to reduce the salary of her position and followed through with it and reduced property taxes by 60%. 

2) She also served as president of Alaska Conference of Mayors.

3) She was appointed Ethics Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission from 2003 to 2004 and resigned over a lack of ethics of fellow Republican leaders. 

4) In 2006, she ran against the Republican incumbent Governor and won the primary for Governor.  Later, winning the election. 

5) She promoted and successfully got an ethics bill and did away with pork barrel spending that had gone on by other Republicans. 

6) While she initially supported the Gravina Island Bridge project, once it became a source of wasteful spending involving large sums of federal money, she opposed and stopped the project. 

7)  In Alaska, she has won the public support with ratings of 76% to 90% approval. 

I can not believe the things I have heard today especially the comment from John Roberts from CNN on Friday's "Newsroom" program.  We used to call CNN, "the Clinton News Network", because they are so liberal.  However, when this man makes the comment, "There's also this issue that on April 18th, she gave birth to a baby with Down's Syndrome...Children with Down's syndrome require an awful lot of attention.  The role of Vice President, it seems to me, would take up an awful lot of her time, and it raises the issue of how much time will she have to dedicate to her newborn child?" 

Now, let's be truthful here - If someone like McCain, McConnell, Bush or Cheney had made that comment or even Sean Hannity, or Rush Limbaugh, the NOW gang would be in an uproar.  Even Obama and Biden would be in on the lynching.  That is a very sexist thing to say.  How she handles her home life is none of John Robert's business.  That is up to her and her husband.  What if her husband had been the pick for V.P., this comment wouldn't have entered into the conversation. 

Great job McCain!  I'm very excited about this Presidential ticket.

-Lady Colonel

Congress and Senate - Step Aside

America's promise is in danger and we are in dire straits according to Obama's speech.  But wait...

If Barack Obama is elected president, it sounds like the Congress and Senate can step aside.  Barack has a plan and he will do ... (fill in the blank.)  Barack is going to solve the energy problems, education problems, economic issues, and bring the troops home.  Sounds like there won't be any issues for Congress and the Senate to have a say in.  But, how do you insure every American including those with pre-existing conditions, which he said insurers would be forced to insure, and not add taxes?  Barack says by taking out loopholes on businesses and he will not raise taxes on 95% of America.  As a matter of fact, he wants to lower taxes on the majority of Americans.  Boy, if you are part of the 5% or a business, be prepared to pay!  There is no way you can do all the things he talked about this evening without some serious, serious money.  When it comes to taxing corporations and businesses, no matter what anyone says, they don't pay taxes.  You, the consumer, will pay the taxes.  So that is really a tax increase on average Americans.

I didn't hear anything in this speech that is any different from other liberal politicians.  For a candidate of change, it sure sounded like the same stuff I have heard for years. 

After saying in the beginning of the speech that the American promise was in danger, he said that his mother worked and even had to depend on food stamps but was able to send all her children to the best colleges in the land.  Wow!  For a country that has done such a lousy job, that sounds like there are some great opportunities in America.

-Lady Colonel

As Obama Closes Out Convention....

the Dems can't be too happy with the bets being placed on them since the beginning of the Denver convention.  Seems that Intrade's wagering on Obama has gone to a new low, and the money on McCain is up to a new high.  Wasn't the messiah supposed to get a bump....up?  Not down?

What little I did watch the one this evening, it did seem that his teleprompter was working.  No noticable gaffes.  If elected, I sure hope that 3am phone call comes equipped with the same teleprompter.

Did anyone notice during his speech the lapel pin he was wearing?  I had to tune in the high def signal to make it out, and imagine my shock when I found it was an American flag.  I thought one didn't need to wear one to be patriotic?

-Colonel Steve