Election Pending

Election Day is approaching. Quickly. Normally this is an event that I anticipate and look forward to seeing the outcome of. This year, as is probably noticeable by the scarcity of articles published here, I am not very interested. No matter who is elected, I will not be rejoicing. The kind of change we will get from either candidate as President will most likely not be for the better of the country. It will just be a different rate of decline. McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as a vice presidential running mate did not strengthen his position of favor in my book - neither did it detract. It, in essence, did nothing to change or sway my opinions about him. What I wrote earlier concerning his candidacy still holds true, and while I shudder to think of 4-8 years of an Obama presidency, a McCain presidency holds no charms either.

We've had eight years of a republican president and where has it gotten us? Not to a great spot as anybody who pays even the littlest bit of attention knows. The democrats already have Congress. Let them have the White House for four years and they can take full blame for everything. Maybe the republicans will then finally awake to the fact that there are enough liberals in the democrat party and for a republican to win, they need to nominate a real conservative with a vision to make a difference instead of a left-leaning, compromising republican who they think will appeal to "moderates" and "independents."

A piece of advice

Live within your means. Don't spend more than you make, and save something, even if it’s just one percent of your income or a few dollars a week. Saving is good for you and it’s good for the economy.

Presidential Politics

Now that the primary season is over and we know who the nominees for president from each party will be, the candidates are at each other's throats. I don't mind a good debate, I like challenging debate; it makes people think, but what bothers me is WHAT they are debating. Most of what Senators Obama and McCain talk about should not be a president's concern. The Constitution clearly states the duties and powers of the president in Article II, which you can read here. It is sad how far the United States has come from the original intent of the founding fathers. Does anybody read the Constitution any more? And if they do read it, why do they not heed its contents?

Mike's New Job

Mike Huckabee has a new job. You've probably already heard about it. He's working as a political analyst for the Fox News Channel.

Memorial Day Tribute

This Memorial Day weekend, it would be nice if we could get away from the partisan, bickering, politics that are front page news every day in the United States, and celebrate America and honor those who have sacrificed their lives and served in the U.S. military; in the Marine Corps, in the Navy, in the Army, in the Air Force, in the National Guard and in the Coast Guard. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, we salute you. Thank you for all you do to keep us free.