The other day an elderly lady stood up at a Rick Santorum rally and denounced the President of The United States. She stated that she calls him Obama and not President because he is not her president and he is not legal to be President. She also said he was a Muslim. If he is Muslim, which he is not, that is not an issue, because remember that little thing called the Constitution, it talks about separation of church and state. We do not discriminate on the basis of religious beliefs. Do we?
The main issues for me are several things on these statements. First to this woman, like it or not President Obama was elected by the majority of citizens in the United States. He is YOUR and MY president. There is a simple premise in this country and that is majority rules. To you, if you are not willing to accept that, we do things in this way here, feel free to establish residency in some other country that dictates who their leaders are. Please we have plenty of bigots here and loosing a few would not bother the majority of us, that believe in fair elections and upholding those results.
Secondly to Senator Rick Santorum, become an adult. You talk about your Christian values and uphold them, by speaking out on the subject of Christianity. You are obligated to support the President. I endured eight years of President Bush. I did not vote for him either time, but he was my President as well as the President of all Americans. You are running to become the President of every American citizen, not just the ones from your party. Not just the ones that vote for you. Not just for the ones that think exactly like you do. ALL AMERICANS and I for one can never vote for someone that does not support and defend our Constitutionally elected officials. Mr. Santorum, you had a chance to rise above the deep political discourse that separates our great nation and yet you were to much of a coward to address it. You have tried to defend your position and this makes you look weaker still. My advice to you is to take the easy way out and leave the race. We need leaders that will stand for the truth, not weak, spineless suits.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
The "G" I Want To Talk About Is Giffords Not Gingrich.
In the world of politics, there are people that inspire and those who take away hope. Gabrille Giffords has and, will, continue to inspire, while Newt Gingrich will continue his racially charged, insensitive and dividing remarks.
Yesterday, Congress Woman Gabrille Giffords of Arizona, announced that she is stepping down. She spoke courageously and haltingly when she made the address. Ms. Giffords exemplifies all that is right in politics. She has stood as an example of courage and strength over the last year, since a deranged gunman took many lives and changed a great many more. Her grace and determination has lifted and inspired, even the most jaded among us, regarding our politicians. I wish her the best, while she continues down the long, perilous road to greater recovery.
On the other hand we have the poisonous rhetoric of, former speaker, Newt Gingrich. He has attacked the poor, blacks, elderly, disadvantaged, working class and just about any group of Americans that do not fit into his elitist society. Gingrich won the Republican primary in South Carolina this weekend, so now we will be bombarded with his vitriolic statements over the next several days, here in Florida. What joy. Gingrich has reverted to his cry baby fashion, that he made famous during his shut down of the federal government when he was speaker. He attacked President Clinton for his morals and yet he was engaged in his own dalliances. Newt whined about not getting a prime seat on Air Force One and then proceeded to oppose any legislature that was supported by the Democrats. He whines about the media when they point out his weaknesses and yet he would gladly support the media if they went after his opponents. I would like to see more discussion about his ethics violations, instead of his multiple affairs, but Mr. Gingrich if you want to be a grown up, start acting like one. Tell the truth about your lobbying and work for Freddy Mac. Face the facts about your ethics. Stand up, like a man, and accept the responsibility of your actions in your personal life, as well as your professional life. Most of all be an adult and stop crying and lashing out at the media for reporting your bad choices.
When I look at these two stories, it is stunningly clear. Gabrille Giffords is the shinning example of an adult and leader, while Newt Gingrich is an example of the petulant child, that actually needs a spanking. What type of person do you want leading us?
Yesterday, Congress Woman Gabrille Giffords of Arizona, announced that she is stepping down. She spoke courageously and haltingly when she made the address. Ms. Giffords exemplifies all that is right in politics. She has stood as an example of courage and strength over the last year, since a deranged gunman took many lives and changed a great many more. Her grace and determination has lifted and inspired, even the most jaded among us, regarding our politicians. I wish her the best, while she continues down the long, perilous road to greater recovery.
On the other hand we have the poisonous rhetoric of, former speaker, Newt Gingrich. He has attacked the poor, blacks, elderly, disadvantaged, working class and just about any group of Americans that do not fit into his elitist society. Gingrich won the Republican primary in South Carolina this weekend, so now we will be bombarded with his vitriolic statements over the next several days, here in Florida. What joy. Gingrich has reverted to his cry baby fashion, that he made famous during his shut down of the federal government when he was speaker. He attacked President Clinton for his morals and yet he was engaged in his own dalliances. Newt whined about not getting a prime seat on Air Force One and then proceeded to oppose any legislature that was supported by the Democrats. He whines about the media when they point out his weaknesses and yet he would gladly support the media if they went after his opponents. I would like to see more discussion about his ethics violations, instead of his multiple affairs, but Mr. Gingrich if you want to be a grown up, start acting like one. Tell the truth about your lobbying and work for Freddy Mac. Face the facts about your ethics. Stand up, like a man, and accept the responsibility of your actions in your personal life, as well as your professional life. Most of all be an adult and stop crying and lashing out at the media for reporting your bad choices.
When I look at these two stories, it is stunningly clear. Gabrille Giffords is the shinning example of an adult and leader, while Newt Gingrich is an example of the petulant child, that actually needs a spanking. What type of person do you want leading us?
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