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Obama vs. McCain on Howard SternPosted by Rick on November 11th, 2008

This is ridiculous. People being asked why they support Obama.

An issue not talked aboutPosted by Rick on November 4th, 2008

“Personally it still horrifies me when people want women to be soldiers just like men, when they, who have always been the keepers of the peace and in whom we have always seen a counter-impulse working against the male impulse to stand up and fight, now likewise run around with submachine guns, showing that they can be just as warlike as the men. Or that women now have the ‘right’ to work as garbage collectors or miners, to do all those things that, out of respect for their status, for their different nature, their own dignity, we ought not to inflict on them and that are now imposed on them in the name of equality. That, in my opinion, is a Manichaean ideology that is opposed to the body.”

Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict), God and the World, 82

“‘Women are already serving in combat and the current policy should be updated to reflect realities on the ground,’ said Wendy Morigi, Sen. Obama’s national security spokeswoman. ‘Barack Obama would consult with military commanders to review the constraints that remain’.” Obama highlighted: “There was a time when African-Americans weren’t allowed to serve in combat…And yet, when they did, not only did they perform brilliantly, but what also happened is they helped to change America, and they helped to underscore that we’re equal.”

Pittsburgh Gazette, October 13, 2008

Pro-Life, Pro-ObamaPosted by Rick on October 28th, 2008

This is an interesting document on how Obama is more pro-life than McCain.

To my Ron Paul friendsPosted by Rick on October 18th, 2008

So some of my former Ron Paul friends have switched their vote to Bob Barr since he’s the libertarian candidate. I’m not really a libertarian. Ron Paul has endorsed Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution party. I don’t know much about Baldwin, but Constitution Party folks tend to annoy me. A vote for Ron Paul would not likely be counted here in WA. I can’t vote Republican or Democrat this term in good conscience…not that I wouldn’t normally do that. I am not one of those that says, “Vote your conscience.” It’s just that both tickets seem inept to me. So…my RonPaulblican friends…who are you going to vote for (especially those of you in WA). Paul? The guy Paul endorsed? The libertarian ticket?

Writing in Ron Paul in WAPosted by Rick on October 16th, 2008

So what happens if you write in Ron Paul for President in Washington state?

I need to stop watching the debatesPosted by Rachel on October 9th, 2008

Last night I had a dream that I was arguing with someone (not sure who) about how McCain’s healthcare plan made more sense, because while Obama promised that he’d be able to reduce premiums by up to $2,500 a year, McCain is giving $5,000 refundable tax credits — at least double the savings of what Obama is promising.

Unfortunately I didn’t dream long enough to see how McCain’s plan was better for the uninsured. Maybe tomorrow night.

Sick of the Man they call Lindsey?Posted by Rick on September 25th, 2008

Check out the Democrat opponent of McCain’s buddy Lindsey. Bob Conley is said to have more in common with Ron Paul than with his own party. Kind of makes you want to go Democrat, right? RIGHT?

More political stuffPosted by Rick on September 3rd, 2008

Okay, so just another political beef. I am getting so annoyed at pundits saying McCain chose Palin to get Hillary supporters. That’s just plain stupid. I wonder if they’re saying that just to make sure to turn off any stupid Hillary supporters. Palin was chosen to solidify the base. I, for one, had been praying McCain would choose Palin. I didn’t think that would make me vote for the ticket, but I might. I just might. Three major issues (which I won’t name) seem a bit fishy with this ticket, and I’d like to see them talk more.

I don’t see myself voting for Obama, and I think Palin did a good job tonight of naming some of the reasons. I’ve always liked Obama. I like his charm, his oratory skill, and I have to admit I like that liking him makes me feel less racist. But most of his positions are ridiculous, and the ones I like, I think he’s dreaming if he thinks he’s going to enact him.

PoliticsPosted by Rick on August 29th, 2008

Okay, so Obama’s speech was great last night (except for the annoying misquote of scripture at the end). I really enjoyed his humor, eloquence, and somewhat empty promises. I’m still annoyed he picked someone who whitens his teeth for his VP though. If McCain’s objective was to take away steam, he did it by picking Sarah Palin as his VP. That’s a home run. It just emboldens his image as a maverick. I’ve been thinking and hoping he might pick her just because it would make things interesting, but then all the stuff they’ve been saying in the last two days made me think he might go more traditional. Anyway, I am glad he picked her. Southerners will like her belief in state self-sufficiency It will add a little spice to his campaign. Plus, she’s from Sandpoint, which is like an hour away. Speaking of stupid reasons to like a candidate…

Rachel and I have a pet peeve in the current election. The people they are interviewing sound like they come right out of Idiocracy:

Commentator: Why are you voting for Obama?
Response 1: I want change!
Commentator: Why are you voting for Obama?
Reponse 2: Eight is enough!
Commentator: Why are you voting for Obama?
Response 3: Our troops need to come home right now!
Commentator: Why are you voting for McCain?
Response 4: He’ll drill for oil!
Commentator: Why are you voting for McCain?
Response 5: He’s a true conservative!

Oh my goodness, I swear these people just listen to campaign slogans and don’t stop and think for five seconds.

Don’t you love freedom of speech?Posted by Rick on August 18th, 2008

This video drives me nuts. An American girl was in South Ossetia visiting her aunt when Georgia started bombing South Ossetia. As she starts to tell her story, you can hear the producer telling the newscaster to cut them off. What cracks me up is when the newspaper tells the aunt there is an impending commercial break, the aunt replies, “I know you don’t want to hear that.”