The Surge

Barack Obama has been caught so many times reversing his positions on NAFTA, campaign finance, Iraq, offshore drilling, and "The Surge." Doing anything that can be construed as politically expedient, Obama has not shown to me that he can make difficult choices. His voting record as an Illinois State Senator is a mockery. Voting "present" over 130 times on controversial issues, Obama would rather vote "maybe" instead of "yes" or "no." Recently, the Obama train has stalled and I believe that the American public is wising up to the antics and double talk of Obama.

One issue that compels me to write this entry is "The Surge." US troop casualties are at their lowest levels since the start of the war. If Obama had his way, the United States would have withdrawn in defeat. Now, I do believe that the war must come to an end soon. But, there is a window of opportunity created by the Surge where political stability can take root and the Iraq military can sustain itself. Iraq is improving and Al-Quada has retreated back to Afghanistan. As the video illustrates, Iraq would be a different and more dangerous place if it were not for the Surge.

John McCain did the unpopular thing and supported the Surge. It takes more than just excellent oratory skills to be president. A president must have the fortitude to make decisions on all matters, not just popular ones.

In The Crossfire

Turkish camera crew under fire from Russian army. Scary Stuff!


And watch this Georgian journalist get grazed by a Russian sniper's bullet.


The Russians have deliberately bombed and killed hundreds of innocent civilians. At least two journalists have died in the conflict at the hand of the Russians.

Saddleback Civil Forum

On Saturday, Saddleback Church will be ground zero in the 2008 Presidential Campaign. Pastor Rick Warren will moderate a question and answer session with Barack Obama and John McCain. The event will be televised nationwide and will be a pivotal moment for both campaigns and Saddleback Church.

I am very curious and excited to watch this event. Warren has often invited politicians to his church but this will be the first time that the entire nation will witness a pastor interview both Presidential candidates. In 2006, I attended Saddleback's World Summit on AIDS where Kansas Senator (R) Sam Brownback and Illinois Senator Barack O'bama spoke before a packed house. Alining himself with both sides, Warren is in an interesting and powerful position. I think everyone is anxious to evaluate the quality and merit of the questions that will be posed to McCain and Obama. Will the questions have substance or will they be softball topics that both candidates can spin to their own advantage?

Everyone will have something at stake. For the candidates, it will be a golden opportunity to appeal to the evangelical voters and traditional-value Americans. For Warren, it will be his chance to advocate his vision and social gospel known as the "PEACE Plan" to the nation at large.

With that said, my DVR is set. I am encouraging all my friends to watch with an open mind but to think critically about both candidates and their vision for the nation.

Not On My Amazon Wish List...

Now known as the "Speaker of the Flop," Nancy Pelosi's book entitled, "Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters" has sold just under 5,000 units since its release two weeks ago. Way to go! I bet half of those copies were bought by your friends and family. Hopefully the other half were discarded in the trash. I wonder how many trees were wasted to produce this book? Pelosi has appeared on many national tv shows to promote the book but apparently no one is listening.

However, to the shagrin of the NY Times, two of the top five Hardcover Nonfiction books are Anti-Obama. This is all very similar to the 2004 Election when the top seller was "Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry" Could history repeat itself? Lets "hope" so...

Courage

Watch this video and you will know why I am supporting John McCain for President. Courage, Devotion, and Character best define the life of McCain. John McCain is ready to lead.

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I could not have said it any better...

Photo taken directly from YouTube 8/6/08.

While Obama figures out how to describe himself watch: The One. 

Crazy White Lady

No not Hillary. But somebody needs to show this lady a muzzle. I'm not talking about the type for animals...