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  • homedawg
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    Why John McCain?
    A candidate who walks the walk
    The Washington Times
    Michael Steele
    Tuesday, September 2, 2008


    OP-ED:

    I spent the better part of last week attending the Democratic Convention in Denver, watching and listening to history unfold before countless thousands of Americans. While the pageantry and high-soaring rhetoric was not in short supply, I couldn't help but be struck by the idea that Barack Obama's call for change and a "new kind of politics" was starting to ring hollow. To be certain, watching the lead up to "The Speech," I too began to anticipate a new manifesto for America - a modern day Magna Carta. What I heard instead was change that was not quite satisfying.

    Mr. Obama is great at talking about change; and the idea that our next president must rise above today's trench-warfare politics to bring real change to our nation's policies is a commendable ideal. But what America needs is a leader who is prepared to make reform a central part of bringing real change not just to Washington, but to the institutions and policies that shape the very nature of our lives. That leader, that quintessential reformer is Sen. John McCain.

    While Mr. Obama talks the talk, Mr. McCain has walked the walk. Indeed, Mr. McCain has consistently proven that he has the character, persistence and judgment not only to make a tough decision but to get it right.

    The American people expect their president to stand on principle and fight for what is right, especially when it's not in their own political self-interest. Mr. McCain has based his political career on standing on principle, whatever the political consequences. While Mr. Obama merely describes this new type of politics, Mr. McCain has been doing it for years.

    When some Republicans lost their way and forgot why they were sent to Washington in 1994, Mr. McCain crusaded against runaway spending and government waste. When some became locked with special interests, Mr. McCain fought against special interest legislation and exposed the hypocrisy behind earmarks (to this day, Mr. McCain has never requested or received an earmark). When the majority of his own party and Democrats passed the biggest unfunded entitlement expansion (Medicare Part D) in nearly 40 years, Mr. McCain voted against it. When the Arizona senator's own Party sought to pass profligate spending bills with wasteful subsidies, he said no. When things were going wrong in Iraq, he took a stand against the Rumsfeld approach and has been a leader in crafting the very strategy that is working (and winning) in Iraq today. Each time Mr. McCain has taken a stand, the American people knew this leader did so on principle and always in their best interest.

    Mr. McCain is one of only a small number of politicians in Washington we can trust to hold the line on spending, recognize the dangers of unbalanced budgets and possess the real know-how to reform Washington and to get our nation back on a path to economic prosperity. He is the right person at this most important crossroad to bring the reform needed to Washington and to help America overcome the challenges that lie ahead.

    In stark contrast, Mr. Obama has often times failed to meet the standard set by his own rhetoric. His promise to adhere to campaign finance limits couldn't withstand the weight of his desire to take the money and run. Moreover, Mr. Obama's call for post-partisan politics and efforts to reach across the aisle has been, well, rather partisan. You don't get awarded the most liberal voting record in the entire Senate by National Journal unless you have followed the Democratic Party line on almost every issue - so much for bipartisan solutions.

    Americans want transparency and accountability in our leaders. That starts by those leaders at least adhering to the very principles that presumably guide their decisions and their judgment. Mr. McCain embodies these principles.

    Mr. McCain is a stalwart fiscal and social conservative; and an experienced leader that -even when contrary to his own political interest - knows how to advance consensus on tough issues and bring important reforms to Washington. I trust his leadership and judgment to manage the important and often tumultuous relationships with both our allies and those who seek instability in the world. Likewise, I trust him to hold the line on spending, to recognize the dangers of unbalanced budgets and to possess the real know-how to reform Washington of its ways.

    As we kick off the GOP Convention this week, the Republican Party has an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to "reform" as a core principal of leadership.

    The American people will have the opportunity to hear and to see the stark contrast between the soaring rhetoric of things hoped for and the reality of things achieved. America will see that the days ahead are bright, but work remains to be done; that while the challenges she faces are real, the opportunities for her people are no less real. America will clearly see that Mr. McCain is what America needs

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    • homedawg
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      9/2 LIVE @ 3:00P.M. CDT

      Day Two - Anticipated Schedule

      Note: Due to the effects of Hurricane Gustav along the Gulf Coast, this schedule may change at any moment.

      Tonight's speakers will include Senator Joe Lieberman, Senator Fred Thompson, and the President and First Lady of the United States
      Last edited by homedawg; 09-02-2008, 07:38 PM.

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      • dananderson32
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        • Feb 2007
        • 2748

        Good luck to you guys come November 4th, ill check in on the 5th to congratulate you guys if you win the election, since i know nothing and am dumb, stupid, a douche, tool etc....ill just keep my opinions to myself, because McCain and Palin can do no wrong thats quite obvious but Osama is the human form of the devil
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        • homedawg
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          • BoKnows
            SEC!Any Questions?
            • Mar 2007
            • 1089

            Originally posted by dananderson32
            McCain and Palin can do no wrong thats quite obvious but Osama is the human form of the devil
            Not the case as it relates to McCain and Palin as is evident by their histories , as for Osama he is not the Devil, just an unqualified politician representing the democratic party. We cannot say if he has done wrong or not as it relates to actual politics being he has not done anything. Now as to his character yes there are most definetly flaws as has been shown by his life's work. :beer2: As for you being dumb, stupid et.al I dont think that is the case maybe a little misinformed and misguided though I do appreciate the rhetoric. :thumbs:

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            • homedawg
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              • Feb 2007
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              Biden on Palin:


              8/31 TOLEDO, OH - Joe Biden is already conceding one thing to Sarah Palin.

              “Well there’s obvious differences — she’s good looking,”
              ____________________________

              9/2 Joe Biden speaks to voters and responds to questions at a town hall meeting in Deerfield Beach, FL.


              "There is no reason not to respect her and believe she's qualified to be vice president."


              :beer2:

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              • homedawg
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                9/2 LIVE @ 3:00P.M. CDT

                Day Two - Anticipated Schedule

                Note: Due to the effects of Hurricane Gustav along the Gulf Coast, this schedule may change at any moment.

                Tonight's speakers will include Senator Joe Lieberman, Senator Fred Thompson, and the President and First Lady of the United States
                Last edited by homedawg; 09-03-2008, 01:19 PM.

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                • Fish2006
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                  • Feb 2007
                  • 253

                  Originally posted by dananderson32
                  Good luck to you guys come November 4th, ill check in on the 5th to congratulate you guys if you win the election, since i know nothing and am dumb, stupid, a douche, tool etc....ill just keep my opinions to myself, because McCain and Palin can do no wrong thats quite obvious but Osama is the human form of the devil
                  Hey man, I'm not worried about it. I sleep well at night with my politics, and I am sure all those on the other side do too. I can't blame anyone for getting behind a team, or a candidate, or an ideology. Especially on a sports forum :)

                  Politics ain't beanbag. There are a lot of strong feelings about this stuff. To be expected.
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                  • homedawg
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                    Originally posted by Fish2006
                    Hey man, I'm not worried about it. I sleep well at night with my politics, and I am sure all those on the other side do too. I can't blame anyone for getting behind a team, or a candidate, or an ideology. Especially on a sports forum :)

                    Politics ain't beanbag. There are a lot of strong feelings about this stuff. To be expected.
                    :beerbang:

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                    • homedawg
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                      • homedawg
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                        ICYMI: "Ignore The Chauvinists. Palin Has Real Experience."


                        "As the chief executive of the nation's largest state, Ms. Palin oversees some of the country's largest energy reserves. She came into office at a critical time in Alaska politics, facing a system plagued by corruption. Her response was to immediately begin cleaning it up. The results of her leadership today speak for themselves: Ms. Palin's approval ratings top 80% -- more than 60% higher than that of the Democratic Congress." -- Nancy Pfotenhauer

                        "Ignore The Chauvinists. Palin Has Real Experience."
                        Nancy Pfotenhauer
                        The Wall Street Journal
                        September 2, 2008


                        In Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain has found a fellow maverick to be his running mate -- one who can help bring the right kind of reform to Washington. Ms. Palin, like Mr. McCain, has a strong record of battling the status quo, restoring accountability and effectiveness to government, and working to secure energy independence, root out corruption and curb wasteful spending.

                        As the chief executive of the nation's largest state, Ms. Palin oversees some of the country's largest energy reserves. She came into office at a critical time in Alaska politics, facing a system plagued by corruption. Her response was to immediately begin cleaning it up. The results of her leadership today speak for themselves: Ms. Palin's approval ratings top 80% -- more than 60% higher than that of the Democratic Congress.

                        Ms. Palin has a tangible, impressive record of achievement and executive experience. She is head of the Alaska National Guard and the chairman of two multistate agencies that make energy decisions that affect all Americans. While Barack Obama spent almost all of the past two years running for president, Ms. Palin has been running a state.

                        It's telling that Sen. Obama chose to give a negative, partisan speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. He envisions a Democratic monolith in Washington that will solve all of our problems.

                        But Ms. Palin knows that real change doesn't come from rigid adherence to party lines. She has transformed her state's government from what she called a "good ol' boys network" to an accountable, successful system. Like Mr. McCain, Ms. Palin realizes that the problem isn't a Republican administration or a Democratic Congress. It's business as usual in Washington.

                        Ms. Palin's experience in reforming Alaskan government shows she's ready to lead on the national stage. She stood up to members of her own party who abused their power, risking her political career by protesting ethics violations. Ms. Palin went on to pass ethics reform. She has put the people's interests ahead of her own -- like Mr. McCain.

                        A McCain-Palin administration will not tolerate pork-barrel spending. In Washington, Mr. McCain spoke out against the "Bridge to Nowhere," a $400 million waste of the taxpayers' money that led to an island with a few dozen residents. In Juneau, Alaska, Ms. Palin made sure the bridge went nowhere, canceling the earmark. She wasn't afraid to use her veto pen, and Mr. McCain won't be either.

                        In a state where energy production is a top priority, Ms. Palin is an expert in the field. She has never shied away from challenging the influence of big oil companies, all the while fighting for the development of new energy resources. Ms. Palin worked with Democrats and Republicans to institute a rebate that used the state's vast oil revenues to help offset the high costs of fuel and heating in the state.

                        Ms. Palin has been a leader in the fight for American energy independence. Like Mr. McCain, she understands that we need an "all of the above" solution to secure our energy future. Her influence extended far beyond Alaska as she recently pushed through a gas pipeline project that will bring new supplies and lower prices to the lower 48 states.

                        Just last month, meanwhile, the Democrats running Congress went on vacation rather than vote to allow offshore drilling, which would reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

                        Beyond ethics and energy, Ms. Palin shares Mr. McCain's passion for conservation. Mr. McCain often speaks of his admiration for Theodore Roosevelt, a conservationist and sportsman who surely would have enjoyed Ms. Palin's company. She grew up hunting and fishing in Alaska, and she understands the importance of responsible stewardship of our environment.

                        All women should be proud of Mr. McCain's selection of Ms. Palin as his running mate, an historic moment that came the week of the 88th anniversary of women's earning the right to vote. Sarah Palin will break through the glass ceiling that, as she noted on her first day as the vice presidential nominee, has 18 million new cracks thanks to Hillary Clinton.
                        Last edited by homedawg; 09-03-2008, 08:19 AM.

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                        • JohnnyMapleLeaf
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                          • Feb 2007
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                          Wow...Thompson and Lieberman are a couple of dynamic personalities :laughing:


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                          • Skinsfan
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                            • Mar 2007
                            • 3240

                            homedawg.... Palin has a huge opportunity these next two months... she can eat the dems lunch when it comes to energy policy... they have no plan.

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                            • BoKnows
                              SEC!Any Questions?
                              • Mar 2007
                              • 1089

                              Originally posted by JohnnyMapleLeaf
                              Wow...Thompson and Lieberman are a couple of dynamic personalities :laughing:


                              Right up there with the likes of Stephen Harper :laughing:

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                              • JohnnyMapleLeaf
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                                Originally posted by BoKnows
                                Right up there with the likes of Stephen Harper :laughing:
                                I agree...Harper is another conservative Stiff!

                                He's out soon! :thumbs:

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