Thursday, April 30, 2009
Arlen Spector the symptom of government.
The job of a state senator, is to be the elder statesman and anchor of influence for the people of the state, he or she is representing. Arlen Specter has proven that what lies beneath the smile and handshake politics is the cold reality of the real goal of almost all politicians that is reelection. Staying in power has corrupted out congress to the point of no return. . The lengths at which senators and congress man and even presidents will go to get elected and stay in office is a sad testimony of the shortcomings of our political system. The saddest part of this commentary is that there is a simple solution for our governmental woes . Term limits would take the impetus out of the power hungry and put the power back in the hand of the people . Dissolving power bases and rebuilding politics from the ground up is what made America strong and prosperous.The republicans and the democrats have abandoned the people in an effort to seize power and hold power . How many senators have been in office for more than twenty years how many ten term congressman are there? The answer is simple, too many.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Countdown till the polls close
Just hours now and the polls will close
The time is short and the future is in the hands of the people
where it belongs . Being here in New Hampshire at this time, you come to understand how great the country we live in is, compared to the rest of the world. The founding fathers , the reformers , the patriots that have guided this country from thirteen small colonies to the greatest most powerful nation ever to grace this world must be very proud of how we conduct ourselves during this election. Honest forthright debate civil orderly demonstration and open and honest media coverage is a hall mark of a great country . Thanks to my father and mother I have a great love for this country my father taught me that service to your country is a privilege that should not be taken lightly. Many years in the military and working in the Medical field have led me to my next endeavor I hope to remain politically active and work on campaigns and maybe some day run for office myself who knows for now it would be nice to get back to USF.
The time is short and the future is in the hands of the people
where it belongs . Being here in New Hampshire at this time, you come to understand how great the country we live in is, compared to the rest of the world. The founding fathers , the reformers , the patriots that have guided this country from thirteen small colonies to the greatest most powerful nation ever to grace this world must be very proud of how we conduct ourselves during this election. Honest forthright debate civil orderly demonstration and open and honest media coverage is a hall mark of a great country . Thanks to my father and mother I have a great love for this country my father taught me that service to your country is a privilege that should not be taken lightly. Many years in the military and working in the Medical field have led me to my next endeavor I hope to remain politically active and work on campaigns and maybe some day run for office myself who knows for now it would be nice to get back to USF.
Down to the wire
I spent yesterday morning calling McCain supporters to make sure they voted . In the afternoon I went to a rally downtown where Senator McCain and his friends and family spoke and got the faithful fired up .
Got in real late last night my energy is gone my body is exhausted and I think I'm done.
This week has been unbelievable thank god they only do this every four years.
I interviewed dozens of campaign workers to get an idea why they go through this craziness. The responses where varied some do it because they believe in the candidate . The staffers seem to do it for experience and a line on their resume'. The volunteers are the true believers they do it because they are civic minded and want a good leader and they believe McCain is their man.
I think when all is said and done the process by which we choose a leader is pretty rough on every one . I can compare it to giving birth the early part is uncomfortable but near the end it becomes painful and exhausting for every one. The finished product is a man or woman who is vetted and tried, scrutinized and examined ready for the office that holds so much power.
The other great thing about the Presidential process in this time is that every candidate is recorded and video taped and every word they say is written and archived electronicly.This process keeps them honest and brings everything the candidated says out in the open.
The Road is comming to an end for me I believe I will be working a campaign when we return it may be John McCain's campaign it may be someone else depending on how well the senator does in the rest of the primaries. For now I would like to go home and sleep in my own bed and see my kids and wife who have been very understanding through this whole ordeal.
Got in real late last night my energy is gone my body is exhausted and I think I'm done.
This week has been unbelievable thank god they only do this every four years.
I interviewed dozens of campaign workers to get an idea why they go through this craziness. The responses where varied some do it because they believe in the candidate . The staffers seem to do it for experience and a line on their resume'. The volunteers are the true believers they do it because they are civic minded and want a good leader and they believe McCain is their man.
I think when all is said and done the process by which we choose a leader is pretty rough on every one . I can compare it to giving birth the early part is uncomfortable but near the end it becomes painful and exhausting for every one. The finished product is a man or woman who is vetted and tried, scrutinized and examined ready for the office that holds so much power.
The other great thing about the Presidential process in this time is that every candidate is recorded and video taped and every word they say is written and archived electronicly.This process keeps them honest and brings everything the candidated says out in the open.
The Road is comming to an end for me I believe I will be working a campaign when we return it may be John McCain's campaign it may be someone else depending on how well the senator does in the rest of the primaries. For now I would like to go home and sleep in my own bed and see my kids and wife who have been very understanding through this whole ordeal.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Republican Presidential Nomination
| Poll | Date | McCain | Giuliani | Huckabee | Romney | Thompson | Spread |
| RCP Average | 12/18 to 12/30 | 20.0% | 19.0% | 18.3% | 12.7% | 10.7% | McCain +1.0% |
| Pew Research | 12/19 - 12/30 | 22% | 20% | 17% | 12% | 9% | McCain +2.0% |
| FOX News | 12/18 - 12/19 | 19% | 20% | 19% | 11% | 10% | Giuliani +1.0% |
| Rasmussen (Sun) | 4 Day Tracking | 19% | 17% | 19% | 15% | 13% | Tie |
The Carnival Monday Jan 7 2008
One more day and the race will be over.The polls show the senator from Arizona with a commanding lead against the rest of the weaker candidates . The carnival is in full swing .Manchester is a circus of signs . The colors are red ,white and blue the signs are all the same signs but they stand for much different personalities . The mood is exhilarating, the electricity is pulsating in the air around the McCain Manchester office. we can smell Romney blood . The Manchester office is overwhelmed with volunteers and the feedback on the phones is all great news.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Downtown Manchester Jan 6 2008
With just two days before the Presidential Primary election The state of New Hampshire has become the focus of a hurricane of media and politico files .The eye of that hurricane is downtown Manchester the largest city, situated almost dead center of the metropolitan area that stretches from Concord (Pronounced Kankird not Con chord)to the Massachusetts border to the south.Down town is filled with hundreds of media vans television cameras and print media from all over the world. This whirlwind of activity is a tradition here . The best thing about the whole crazy seen is the fact that this is carried out in a peaceful orderly fashion .The sign waving the yelling the honking all done with a congeniality that speaks volumes about our country.We as a nation are showing the world that the election process does not have to be a violent gestation .The good nature of the election in New Hampshire reflects on the quality of the people here,they are truly a credit to our nation and an example for all mankind. If you are ever able to make the pilgrimage to New Hampshire in a presidential election year by all means please do, the excitement and the carnival atmosphere are worth the trip . I would not have missed it for the world.
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