Michael Jackson’s Death > Yours

Read exactly like it looks.  Michael Jackson dying is more important than your own death, or anyone’s for that matter.  On the eve of Jackson’s memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California seven soldiers were killed in Iraq.  Tuning into all major network televisions including CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, and ABC News I heard nothing of the sort.  In fact, several people have died over the past few weeks.  Have we heard as much about them as we’ve heard about the self-proclaimed, “King of Pop?”

Celebrity Deaths in 2009: Senator Claiborne, Steven Gilborn, Pat Hingle, Olga San Juan, Griffin Bell, Cheryl Holdridge, Carl Pohlad, Don Galloway, Cornelia Wallace, Henry Endo, Jon Hager, Andy DeMize, Tom O’Horgan,  Pedro Aguilar, Patrick McGoohan, Ricardo Montalban, Andrew Wyeth, Gordon “Whitey” Mitchell, Bob May, David Newman, Billy Werber, Martin Delaney, Kay Yow, James Brady, John Updike, Billy Powell, John Martyn, Ingemar Johansson, Clint Richie, Miller Fullard, Payton Jordan, Philip Carey, James Whitmore, Molly Bee, Blossom Dearie, Betty Jameson, Robert Anderson, Jeremy Lusk, Estelle Bennet, Alison Des Forges, Beverly Eckert, Coleman Mellett, Gerry Niewood, Brad Van Pelt, Conchita Cintron, Dorothy Bridges, Joe Cuba, Mike Witmarsh, John Kanzias, Larry Miller, Robert Quarry, Socks the Cat, Paul Harvey, Howard Zieff, Tom Sturdivant, Alan Landers, Sydney Chaplin, Jimmy Boyd, Leonard Bernstein, Hank Locklin, Ralph Mercado, Milan Stitt, Ron Silver, Whitey Lockman, Eddie Bo, Natasha Richardson, Mel Brown, George Weber, Walt Poddubny, Steve Doll, Jade Goody, Johnny Blanchard, Marilyn Borden, Andy Hallett, Dan Seals, Tom Braden, Dave Arneson, Jack Wrangler, Jane Bryan, Nick Adenhart, Mark “The Bird” Fidrych, Harry Kalas, Les Keiter, Merel Harmon, Ken Annikan, Marilyn Cooper, David Kellermann, Timothy Wright, Bea Arthur, Dom Deluise, Dom DiMaggio, David Carradine, Dolla, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Billy Mays, Steve McNair, and Robert S. McNamara.

Why do we not hold a huge funeral service for our soldiers who have given their lives in Iraq?  I understand the whole phenomena of famous people like Michael Jackson getting a huge service, but it’s almost sadistic.  Why do we not honor those who have fallen?

Jackson’s memorial service has been filled with other singers, actors, and celebrities giving a tribute to Michael.  I am at a loss for words.  Why can I not let this go?  I hope you have the same feeling.

Rebuilding the Party?

Republicans suck. Let me fix it.

I’m not sure where to begin with this next entry.  I was surfing the latest political news websites looking for something interesting.  I came across this whole “South Carolinian Governor Scandal.”  The headline, as well as the topic as a whole, isn’t that interesting.  It’s what I found inside the article that seemed to strike the wrong note in my Conservative blood.

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty had a few words to say on the issue.  I agree with his point of view about the situation regarding South Carolina’s Governor Mark Sanford.  He states, “Any time you have leading figures who are engaged in behavior that is sad and troubling and hypocritical, other people are going to look at that and say, ‘Hmm, they don’t walk the walk.’ And so the words and the actions don’t ring true.  It certainly hurts the brand.”  Indeed Governor Pawlenty, we should hold our leaders up to the standard they place on their party.  This is where you played the wrong note.  He went on to say, “I think I can make a contribution, in a positive way, for trying to rebuild this party. And it needs it.”

Pawlenty isn’t worried about the actual situation.  He’s looking for an opportunity to knock down his own party so he can ride on his white horse and save the Republican party.  He’s taking a shot at his own people.  Seriously, a Democrat won the election.  Nothing happened to the voters in our party.  Nothing has happened to the core values and belief system that we have.  This is what has happened.  We have a lack of leadership.  Folks, Rush Limbaugh is a great Republican and a strong leader, but HE IS NOT running for office in 2012.  We can’t depend on Rush to keep our party thriving.  The few leaders we have now (Mitt Romney, Bobby Jindal, Michael Steele, and many more) aren’t what they need to be in order to run this party.

My beef with Pawlenty (virtually an unknown in the political realm) is his idea of knocking down others to make himself look worthy.  Not happening Governor!  Not only did I want to smack Pawlenty for opening his trap, but it made me realize that our party will need rebuilding if someone doesn’t step up.  Who have we had to look towards since King Obama took over the White House?  Is there not one Republican out there willing to step up to the plate? 

Is it just me?  Do Republicans look like feeble old men on Capital Hill trying to fight Obama and his agents of CHANGE?  Where have all the real men gone?

Enough is Enough Already

I have never understood the way “honorary doctorates” work.  I have never agreed with giving someone an honorary degree because they have done something great or even because they hold a high office.  This is all across the board.  George W. Bush received doctorates, and now Barack Obama is receiving an honorary doctorate.

So, besides the fact that I think that it is dumb to give these out there are many other reasons why I can’t stand them.  Think about the students who have worked hard for years to attain this goal.  They pour their lives into getting a doctorate degree.  Why do people like Obama and Bush get honorary doctorates?  Some people argue that those people in power who receive these “degrees” wont ever have to use them because they are set for life.  That brings me back to the initial point.  WHY GIVE THEM?

Now that I got that off my chest, there is one particular instance of giving an honorary doctorate that seems to erk me.  This Sunday, Barack Obama will be given one of these degrees at Notre Dame University.  You know how I feel about them already so lets delve deeper into the story.  The wording on the piece of meaningless paper seems to bother me too.  Let’s think about it for a minute.  Like our teachers also said, let’s go back and discuss what we’ve learned.  Obama has been president of this country for 115 days.  He hasn’t done much of anything as far as changing the face of the nation.  He’s made some moves but nothing too major.  With that in mind read these words.

Here are the words on the honorary degree.  “…inspiring this nation to heal its divisions of religion, culture, race and politics in the audacious hope for a brighter tomorrow.”    It continues, “A community organizer who honed his advocacy for the poor, the marginalized and the worker in the streets of Chicago, he now organizes a larger community, bringing to the world a renewed American dedication to diplomacy and dialogue with all nations and religions committed to human rights and the global common good. Through his willingness to engage with those who disagree with him and encourage people of faith to bring their beliefs to the public debate, he is inspiring this nation to heal its divisions of religion, culture, race and politics in the audacious hope for a brighter tomorrow.”

Oh really Mr. President?  Every time someone disagrees with you, you seem to count them off as ignorant or just merely stubborn.  How about the time you said and I quote, “I won, so what I say wins.”  Remember that?  Seems that I am not the only one who feels this way.

George Weigel, a catholic theologian said, “I don’t see any evidence that President Obama takes the moral arguments of those who disagree with him on the life issues seriously, this was most clear in his address at the time he announced the federal government’s stance on embryonic destructive stem cell research.”

I want you to examine the words in the above paragraphs.  First of all does Obama deserve an honorary degree for becoming president?  He’s only been president for 115 days.  Only 8 other presidents have received this honor from Notre Dame.  What about the other 35 presidents of these United States?  Lastly, has Obama really listened to everyone?  Does he just discredit the Right because we disagree with him?  I thought he said he would be a bipartisan president.  Thank you Mr. Obama.

YGC Radio: Punches Indeed

I would like to take a moment to give my friends over at YGC Radio a shout out.  Let me start out by saying that I have never been one to get online and take the time to listen to talk radio.  In fact, listening to music is rare for me.  Long story short, a friend of mine told me about this radio show that focused on politics, more importantly it focuses on conservative issues.  Being the skeptic I am, I listened carefully for the first couple of minutes.  I expected that I would become bored and continue surfing the net.  However, I became so involved in the radio station that I was hearing.  I was yelling at the computer screen, saying AMENS, and rolling on the floor laughing.  The voice I heard was saying things that I so desperately wanted to say, but just couldn’t.  Recently, the show was on a bit of a hiatus.  Their return show was scheduled for April 13th.  They claimed that this show would pull no punches.  My friends, on April 13th, the punches were flying!  They’re back and better than ever!

I take every opportunity to tell my friends and family about this awesome radio station.  Even better, it’s an online station which means you can listen from anywhere in the world.

YGC also has an online store where you can purchase apparel, bumper stickers, and much more. (http://www.cafepress.com/YGCRadio)

This wasn’t an impressive article by any means.  I am just hoping that more and more of you will tune in and enjoy what these guys are saying!  It’s this type of grassroots effort that will keep our party, and it’s values, alive and well. 

YGC Radio, which stands for Young Gun Conservative Radio, can be found on blogtalkradio.com.  Here’s the official link: (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/YoungGunConservative)

Change is here…

Today is a great day for Republicans, or Conservatives if you prefer! Since November 4th, this world has been somewhat of a dismal place for the RIGHT. Who do we look to? Many names have been brought up, and many people have stepped up to take the role of the new leader of the Republican party. Names like Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Michael Steele, Mitt Romney, Bobby Jindal, Newt Gingrich, and John Boehner come to mind. Let’s take a look and see what the poles show. An MSNBCpole stated that Michael Steele leads the votes with 31% and Rush Limbaugh is a close second at 30%. Shockingly, Sarah Palin received another 10% of the votes. The rest of the above mentioned names were less than 9%.

Okay, I can see Michael Steele and Rush Limbaugh. We need someone to take the helm and get us ready for 2012. Who could that person be? Many of my friends have been sending me messages and calling me about their experiences today at their local “Tea Party.” It sounds like there was an awesome turnout at many of the events. I even read that Atlanta had 20,000 at their event. Speakers from around the nation, preachers and government officials alike, inspired each of us on this new day. This is the first time in a long time that April 15th has actually made me happy.

Today’s events tells me one thing. The republican party is indeed alive and well. We are fired up beyond a shadow of a doubt. We are the ones ready to change the nation. We’re talking about REAL CHANGE, not the change of the LEFT. We are going to make this a better place for our children to enjoy. We will not sit around on our hands letting the government reach its thieving hands into our pockets and spend our money on things we do not believe in. It’s time we stand up and take back this country. Today is just the beginning of a grand revolution my friends. We can do this.

Back to my question about the new leader of the Republican party. I think I found my answer just as I began writing this article. The answer is us. The republican party doesn’t need a savior. We don’t need one individual to stand up and tell us what we believe. We are an entity ourselves. We will band together and be stronger than ever before. Rush Limbaugh and Michael Steele are more than welcome to lead us in that direction, but folks, let’s not let them bear the weight. We will carry this weight on our backs all the way to Washington, D.C.. Our children need us now more than ever! In the words of Mr. Beamer, “Let’s Roll.”

Puh-Lease…Obama Got A Dog!

People, people, people have I got some crap to vent right now.  Please tell me that there is someone out there with the same opinion on the following matter:  “Obama’s get a dog!”  Holy cow!  Who knew that the friggin’ “president” of the United Socialist States of America could actually make global headlines about getting a dog.

This isn’t just any dog.  It’s the ugliest dog I have ever seen.  Its like a Portuguese water dog.  From the looks of it, that dog needs a bath.  Can anyone actually tell that its a dog?  So, you may say, Mike, you’re making a big deal about this.  Stop picking at the “president.”  Ok, I see it now, I can’t make a big deal of the dog because the media already has.

Last time I checked there was a WAR going on, an economic crisis, and a shortage on working teleprompters.  Shouldn’t Comrade Obama be focusing his time on these issues?  Maybe, the media should be focusing on these issues!  I understand, anything you can do to make this “president” look like a human should take front page.

A little side note:  I encourage all of you to find out where the local Tea Parties are tomorrow.  In the Charlotte area, there will be one downtown and one in Monroe.  Please go and show this ignorant government that the people who actually pay taxes (unlike Comrade Obama’s cabinet) care where their money is going.  Enjoy the Tea Party while I enjoying thinking about how awesome Barack Hussein Obama’s Portuguese Water Dog is.  Not.

Obama: One Sneaky SOB.

I love how this deceiver, the one many of you call the President, stands behind a podium and feeds the American public some BS that they actually believe.  Now, I do not know what’s worse.  Obama blatantly lying to the American people, or the American people not knowing that he’s lying.  I’m going to say that’s a tie.

Last night, Obama, gave a speech about the deficit in America.  He continually feeds us his rhetoric about how he is going to cut the deficit in half.  He also makes mention that the deficit is ALL George W. Bush’s fault.  I will concede by saying that George Bush did leave a rather large deficit, but my problem comes right here.  Obama never mentions the fact that he has DOUBLED the deficit with the stimulus package.  See where I am going with this?

Let’s review class.  Obama will cut the deficit in half.  So what he’s really saying is that he will pay back the stimulus.  Does anyone know where that money is coming from?  It sure isn’t Barack’s money.  He will TAX, TAX, TAX, and TAX some more.  He will then claim that it was his power that made the deficit go away, when in reality he just robbed each individual taxpayer.  Wait, that means his administration wont be paying anything back because they don’t pay their taxes.

OBAMA is a FRAUD.

Barack Obama’s War is Just…

This isn’t really a blog entry about my disdain for the new President, rather an open thought that needs to be poured out onto this here cyber page.  I keep asking myself about Obama’s war strategy.

I could be mistaken, but wasn’t “getting out of war” a big part of Obama’s campaign?  So, Obama has sent more troops into Afghanistan, and as a conservative I agree with this move because the war(s) in the Middle East need to be won.  So congrats Mr. Obama on making me happy for once, but can I ask you a question?  Why so shady?

Instead of getting on TV and doing one of your favorite things in this whole world, hearing yourself talk, you decide to make the announcement on a measley piece of paper.  Unlike George W. Bush who had (insert your favorite phrase here) you decide to announce it in writing right after signing your porkulous package (another story coming about this pile of crap).  You hoped, and succeeded, that the pork package would shadow this whole troop thing.

I just feel like ranting about something I agree with, but it was the way you went about it.  You coniving little twit.  How dare you criticize the 43rd President, whom we aren’t allowed to speak of for fear of persecution, about his stances on war and you go off and continue it.

Grow a pair.  The end.

Obama: Mistakes Continued

Want to see Barack Obama’s untimely mistakes all in one place?  Here you go.  For your viewing pleasure, I present O-crap I screwed up.

Also, please take note of what Obama says during the “Face the Nation” interview.  He says something to the affect of working with foreign leaders for the “…next 8 to 10 years…”  What’s that supposed to mean?

Obama’s Mistakes So Far…

Sadly, it’s only been 4 days since the botched inauguration.  I’ve been keeping score and it looks something like this.  America 0, Obama 5.  Curious about his stats?  Take a look for yourself.

–January 21st– Obama Talks of Plans to Shut Down Guantanamo Bay
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=20091\23\story_23-1-2009_pg1_4

–January 22nd– Obama Says No to Torture, but Leaves Loophole (Just Appeasing Both Sides)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-danzig/obama-says-no-to-torture_b_160207.html

–January 22nd– Obama snubs Veterans
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/obama-snubs-medal-of-honor-recipients/

–January 23rd– Lifts Ban on Funding for Groups that Support Abortion Abroad
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/01/23/obama-lift-ban-overseas-abortion-funding/

–January 23rd– Obama Says His Tax Policy “Prevails” because “I Won”
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/01/23/obama-says-view-taxes-prevailed-won/100days/