gays and other social problems that divide us.

So, in the last few months the media and all kinds of politicians have been throwing us into all kinds of debates. Honestly, I love to watch these things and I really like to share my opinions but I know they aren't treasured on Facebook, nor do I believe that is the place to talk about them. It makes me too angry, so I choose to blog about them.

I love to think about the issues, I like to put myself in that person's footsteps, and see why they think they way they do. According to my bible there are several verses that condemn homosexuality, but in the same bible there are several other verses that condemn other things. Should I not eat pork? Should women be silent in the church? Should we not have tattoos? And if we really believe the bible, we shouldn't worship God on Sunday, because it should be done on Saturday. The point I am trying to make is that it's hard to distinguish what is cultural and what isn't. I have never been gay, nor do I understand being gay. But I do know that it's not something that someone can just turn off. We are sexually attracted to things without knowing why. For example, I am really attracted to Asian women--what if that was against the scripture? I can't explain why I am attracted to Asians, but I just am. It just happened that was part of my life. I honestly cannot see anyone just making "gay" up. Now, I know there are people that are gay that just want attention, I have observed that. But I just can't wrap my head around people that are just being gay. So, if that's the case then how in the world can I begin to understand it? I need to leave it alone, and just accept them as people and love them as God expects me to love them.

Despite what I feel about the issue, I have to think about what marriage is. Marriage to me, is something that is holy union between two people. Every religion has a ceremony of some kind to recognize marriage. Evangelicals have acted like the "Biblical Marriage" is the only marriage. Did people in the bible times get married too? Where they recognized? Are Islamic marriages recognized as real marriages? Or Atheist marriages? Well, I just don't know about that. The fact of the matter is, we live in a country that is part of many groups of people. It's not right, to force our religion on any group of people. If a religious person or church chooses not recognize to a marriage, thats great (thats your right.) But, it's not right to expect all people to live up to our beliefs or create laws that enforce our beliefs. The state and the church are two separate entities and there should be no greying of the lines between them.

If the founding fathers wanted to live in a theocracy, then they would have created one. They didn't because they weren't Christians to begin with. I know that may come to a shock to a lot of people- but Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin were all Deists (which is really an agnostic.) the founding fathers understood that we should keep our religious opinions and thoughts away from the state. They had spent time under a theocratic government.

Put yourself in a persons shoes, and understand that a person has a right to hare life with whomever they like. They are going to do it anyway, and there really is nothing we can do about it. Unless we wanted to enforce anti-sodomy laws and that would put the government in the people's bed rooms...which I don't think any person supports.

I say all of this to say, I know I hold a minority viewpoint here in Texas. I know I am probably the only one in my family that has this opinion. But, I  have spent time and reflection on this issue and I just feel that it's not right to extend rights to some people in America. I am a social libertarian, which means I believe the government has no right to legislate social laws. I do not see the danger in letting people make decisions on their own. I don't think it endangers marriage, anymore than the fifty percent divorce rate. Which brings up another valid point, did you know that the divorce rate in the church is higher than the world?

Who is confused about marriage???? Its hard to accept that truth...but honestly, I believe that no one really knows what marriage is.

Personal opinion

Since I am not on Facebook, I can freely express what I want to say here. I have always been an independent thinker. Its no surprise or shock that I vote primarily Democratic, but I praise some Republicans if they vote along with educators and things that I hold dear. I am not for abortion, so before you throw that in my face- I just want to make that clear.

I just find it funny that people do not research things on their own. They trust Fox News, MSNBC, CNN or whatever it may be to tell them the facts. The problem with this is that they are in the business of opinionated journalism. I do admit, I watch MSNBC because it matches my progressive world view, as you watching Fox News supports your Conservative world view. But, I do not stop at their word, I like to look at things.

I did not support the Affordable Health Care Act at first. I thought it was complicated, I didn't understand it, and I just didn't understand why Obama focused on this, when he could have focused on the economy. And although, I still agree with the latter- I do understand something needs to be done about our health care. In this state, 25% of the people do not have Health Insurance that's the highest in the nation. Yet, Rick Perry and all the Conservative blow hards do not accept this at all. They act, like everything is okay. Texas will benefit the most from Obamacare, and just wait and see in 2014, if it works people will love it. But exhausting all the scenarios of health care it doesn't matter if it was a Republican idea first, it doesn't matter if it isn't socialism- people in this area, will believe what they want. The fact of the matter is, there is no other way to control Health Care costs without doing an individual mandate. You have to put everyone in the pool, to cover the high risk individuals. The only other way to do this, is to have a public option.

I was against the individual mandate, but I think I found a common thread that will bridge the gap between Conservative and Liberal ideals. Conservatives believe that purchasing and health care in a whole is a personal responsibility. And Liberals believe that Health Care is a fundamental right for all people. The Individual mandate marries these two ideals, in a way that makes sense to me. We as the American people have a collective responsibility to drive health care costs down. We have the responsibility to cover ourselves, and if you don't why should the rest of the people cover you? If we did that, we might as well have a public option. I firmly believe that the exchange will help Insurance companies rates competitive and that most Americans will find a way to purchase affordable health care. Those that can't afford it, can get a credit or may even qualify for Medicaid. I believe that Health Care is a right and a collective responsibility and this health care law does both.

I am no expert on how all of this will work. But even I understand, that the health care system cannot be sustainable unless everyone is covered under it. I understand that everyone has to purchase it, without everyone purchasing it, it doesn't do any good.

How is this socialism? How is extending health care to millions a bad thing? And furthermore, if the current system is so great... then why are we even having this debate?

I recommend you go visit the William Kaiser Foundation yourself, and watch the videos and read the information. You can also read the law and abridged parts of the law, for yourself and see what it is all about. My greatest advice is to question everything you hear, be it a Progressive voice or Conservative voice. They are being paid to spin news and opinion.

I wish I was making this up...

From the 2012 Texas Republican Party Platform-


Knowledge-Based Education – We oppose the teaching of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) (values clarification), critical thinking skills and similar programs that are simply a relabeling of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) (mastery learning) which focus on behavior modification and have the purpose of challenging the student’s fixed beliefs and undermining parental authority. 



American Identity Patriotism and Loyalty – We believe the current teaching of a multicultural curriculum is divisive. We favor strengthening our common American identity and loyalty instead of political correctness that nurtures alienation among racial and ethnic groups. Students should pledge allegiance to the American and Texas flags daily to instill patriotism. 



Traditional Principles in Education – We support school subjects with emphasis on the Judeo-Christian principles upon which America was founded and which form the basis of America’s legal, political and economic systems. We support curricula that are heavily weighted on original founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, and Founders’ writings.

Why Obama will win in 2012

Despite any effort made by the Republican party, Barack Obama stands a re-election in 2012. And my friends, I can rest assure you America will not be destroyed in 2016.

I find it funny when Republicans scream, "Obama destroyed our country! He destroyed our economy!" And then when Obama talks about the Bush administrations mistakes, they scream "He shifts blame to Bush." Now let me ask you something, If you are stating facts about what the previous administration are you really shifting blame? You aren't shifting blame, you are stating facts of why our economy is complete junk right now. We spent too much, and although Obama hyper-spent the first few years of his term, a move that was not smart on his part- the fact is that Bush grew government, did several HUGE bailouts, started two wars without any path to pay for them,etc... He is your king of Conservatism? The truth of the matter is there isn't too much of a difference in Obama or Bush in method. Both advocated big spending to get us out of predicament.

A reason why Obama is going to win, is that the Republicans candidate is one of the worst I have ever seen. Romney is way too liberal for the ever increasing right-extreme growing Republican party, and he just can't reconcile that. Romneycare is already a deathblow to his campaign. Anytime he talks about Obamacare-- He will throw it in his face. And guess what? Once people really know what Obamacare will entail to the rest of the country and to our health system--they will actually agree with it.

Another Romney problem is his wealth! Romney won't release his tax forms, and Obama already has-- Obama is making 800,000 or something like that--which although is still A LOT of money... he does seem like "one of us". Obama is going to paint Romney is as one of those people that got us in economic trouble. The 1%. He is going to use, and is already using class warfare.

In the end, it will be a close election- but Obama is going to win. We might as well not even try this...

As for me?

Well honestly, I am already decided. My vote will not be for Obama but more of a vote against Mitt Romney. Mitt Romney's rhetoric about Planned Parenthood, cutting Education, and just his behavior is enough for me to keep voting Democrat.

I don't agree with all of Obama's political tactics, nor do I think he's been an amazing President. But he has done more than we realize, and a lot of it is unnoticed.

I guess it's time, to give him a second chance.

My proposal

Hello Everyone,

I am writing everyone a proposal to every American, that is over the age of 18. I am writing to Conservative Republicans, Liberal Democrats, and Apolitical people-- just basically everyone.

I don't know about you, but I am kind of fed up with Washington. In 2008, our President Barack Obama promised he would change Washington DC. He promised that business would be not as usual, and that we would see change. President Barack Obama has not only brought substantial change, he has kept some of the same policies of the Former President. But more than that, President Barack Obama has not changed the tone or stood strong in his principles.

In 2010, The Republicans promised once again to bring "Change to Washington." It's been over a year, employment is still going up-- No budget solutions have been made, and we are still playing partisan politics.

Now the election of 2012 is coming up. Many people believe that if we change hats from "Democrat" to "Republican" that things will change. I am sure there will be some fundamental policy changes, and there will definitely be a different movement. But, I think we can be rest assured that if Campaign Finance Reform and more so Lobbyist Reform does not change- That Washington DC will continue operating the way it has been.

I don't know about you, but I am pissed at how our country is being run. On all three levels and branches of government- our government is out of touch with the American public. This is so evident through our elections, and through the message of the American people. OF ALL Political persuasions!

We have sacrificed so much in the past, our grandfathers have fought two worlds to save us from tyranny. We have fought so hard for freedom and to make sure our democracy is the best in the world. The petty and childish behavior that exists in Washington is not what our grandfathers have fought for.

So, my proposal to everyone in 2012 is an impractical one. I propose that we do not show up to the polls, that we do not campaign, that we do not give any money- That we stay home. More importantly, that we stay home on November 2, 2012. We are saying no to Washington DC-- that we will not vote for any of them. We will not vote for anything we do not believe in. We demand honesty, transparency, free from all special interests.

I know that no one will do this. But, we have a right-- our right is that we can fire and hire these people. We have our right to vote, we should forgo that right-- and in protest, not vote-- To make it clear, we want DRASTIC CHANGE.

Thank you,

David

My Worst Nightmare, will soon become yours.

He's a fine upstanding-- good old boy from Paint Creek, Texas. I know people from that area, because I lived there for a while. He probably had cattle, probably spotlighted on weekends. He probably went out on and worked on cattle-- What a good old boy!

Then that good old boy became Lutienant Governor of Texas. No one really knew much about him, nor did anyone really care. One day the Governor of Texas ran for President of the United Sates, and after a highly contested primary and election- That governor became President of the United Sates. And this Lutienant Governor became the Governor of the 4th most populous state in the United States of America.

After 12 years that man, is posistioning himself to be President of the United States. Despite that Half of the Republican Party in his state thinks he's a loon. And all of the Democratic Party in this state, have been bullied by this despotic governor.

Yet he's a good old boy-- He shot a coyote when he was running!-- What a Good symbol for America. And he called on America to fast and pray for our nation-- What a fine upstanding Christian.

Let me make it clear; Rick Perry is a fraud and a failure of a governor-- and will be an extreme failure for the highest office of the land. This is not a matter of opinion, this is a matter of fact. I will explain why.... This good old boy, should not fool you. His record stands strong of what kind of leadership he will bring to our country. I will point out FIVE clossal problems with Rick Perry, that should influence Conservatives and Democrats alike not to vote for this guy in the Primary or in a General Election.

1. Talk of Secession
"There's a lot of different scenarios," Perry said. "We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, you know, who knows what might come out of that. But Texas is a very unique place, and we're a pretty independent lot to boot."

Rick Perry doesn't even know History, he played to the Tea Party crowd-- even though, I will prove later that he was a "tea party poser". But he actually is promising something that is not even possible. Texas can never secede from the union, no state can secede from the union. But Texas can in fact split itself into four seperate states. It shouldn't surprise you that Rick Perry doesn't know what he is talking about-but that's neither here or there.

Why would you want a President that advocates rebellion, to turn the clock back on our country to the Civil War. I know there is a big argument on State's rights. That argument has been persistent since the dawn of our country. But this is a man, that has no sense of unity or bringing the country together by this kind of talk.

All this President wants to do is turn us into a lose Federation, something like of a European Union. A union that is not a united country but 50 states that have free reign to do whatever they please. I don't know about you, but I am an American- I have a common viewpoint with people in New Mexico, California, Alabama, and New York. I am not a Texan first, I am an American first.

This should be reason enough not to vote for Perry in any election. Let alone a Presidential election...

2. Really, Really Big Government.

Rick Perry in 2007, issued an executive order for all girls ages 11-12 to be vaccinated against HPV. This is a sexually transmitted disease that causes cervical cancer. For a man that is so concerned about big government, this is the biggest form and breach of government that I have ever witnessed. It basically steps on the rights of parents to decide to give this vaccination and infringing on women's reproductive health. I find it very ironic that Republicans are so against health mandates-- when the are doing them all the time. ie, Romney Care... and this debacle by the grand ole' Tea Party Candidate. You have to ask why would Perry make this asinine executive decision?

The drug company Merck has ties to Perry. The day the decision was made, over 5,000 dollars was donated to Perry and 8 other law makers. Thank you Lord for some good boys in the Texas House, they overturned his order.

Perry did not care about the young girls in this state. All he cared about was his pocket book and contributions to his campaign. Texas Republicans chastised him over this-- and I think we need to keep reminding people about this episode.

Perry does not have any problem proposing big government solutions when it's financially and politically expidient to Rick Perry.

This act that he made, should be reason enough to fire the governor. The Republican Party tried to do this in 2006-- with Carolyn Strayhorn running against him. And then Senator Hutchinson trying to defeat him in the primary.

But people just can't GET what a crook he is.

3. Destroying our Education System in Texas.

In Wisconsin, the teachers unions are crying because of the 12 million dollar cuts to their retirement plans. What if those teachers lived in Texas?- A Whopping 86 billion dollars of cuts to education passed this year. It's not enough that he has held onto the dismal failure of TAKS standarized testing-- and lying saying our schools are, "exempelary'

Rick Perry has given over 100 million dollars to Standarized Testing Companies. That have no desire to help our education system, but to keep children under bondage... and squash teacher creativity.

It's no secret about the state of Texas schools and Texas state educational crisis. Instead of fixing the problem-- they decide to hit the teachers.

They capped teacher's pay... and made it where a lot of districts will not hire. You may argue, that this is not a problem... this is our largest problem! Rick Perry has not made education better in our state, he has made it worse. He has made it worse for our children and for our teachers.

Yet there are some teachers I know, that support Rick Perry. Let me ask you if a person came in and said, "I am taking your job away. Good luck. Yes, you spent 40,000 dollars in school studying education, you spent a lot of time... but I don't care."

If you are a teacher or are becoming a teacher and you want to support Rick Perry-- you are theoretically shooting yourself in the foot. Rick Perry wants to gut education--and has gut education.

We have a moral responsibility to our children to teach them, and give them a quality education. What Rick Perry and some of his friends have done-- is inexcusable.

4. Failure to Protect Children

In 2005, Rick Perry was informed of a huge sex abuse allegations between the inmates and the workers. These allegations were important being that they were delivered to the governor, but he did nothing. Governor Rick Perry failed to protect these troubled teens in this system. When this scandal broke out, Perry said, "I didn't see the report on it." and then when that was shot down he said, "Well theres a difference between notes and a report." Governor RIck Perry does not care about anything that does not advance him politically.

5. Border Security

It should not be any surprise to you how lax Rick Perry is on our border security. Rick Perry talks a big game, and passes the buck of blame on border security to Obama and Washington lawmakers. And to somewhat his defense, our federal government has not done enough to secure our Texas border. But, as we learned in Arizona-- albeit, as wrong as the Arizona law is-- that the state can stand against the Fed and do something.

If you ask me, securing the Texas border is probably our second priority-- right behind education. Rick Perry has not only been strong in the border he has been laxidacial about the issue. Rick Perry has been quoted to say, "Well, I don't know how were going to fund this." Well you moron, you have no problem in wanting to fund that massive Trans- Texas Corridor.

Rick Perry has failed in being a leader in border security. He has not laid out a concrete plan, He has not done enough in ten years-- and it's not all the Federal government's fault.


--- AFTERWARD---

Rick Perry is wrong for Texas. We have had three state elections, three chances to fire him. The Texas Democratic Party has not put a candidate that could defeat this guy. The last time, Rick Perry was either so sure of his re-election, or he could not defend his record (I think it's the last one.)-- that he did not even show up to one debate. Rick Perry is an inadequate leader, an ineffective leader, and a failure as a Texan governor.

Staying in the confines of our state is bad enough. I have tried and tried to get Republicans on my side every election, talking about these points. But, this man wants to hold the highest office of the land.

Now, I am not saying you throw your hat in the ring for Obama. But Rick Perry is the WORST candidate out of all the Republican candidates in the field. (Yes, I think Michele Bachman and Sarah Palin are better candidates.)

And for those that are paranoid- it should worry you that Rick Perry has been a part of the allusive Blindenberg Group (A secretive group) that meets and talks about God knows what.

I am willing to keep Rick Perry in this state for 4 more years. But, I will not subject the American people to this crook.

I have been silent for a while.

As 2012 revs up I look at it dread. I can just hear and see all the comments about the President. It's not like everyone hates Obama already, for a year all we are going to hear is how much Obama has screwed up America.

I have been a harsh critic of the President, but I feel I have the right to. I voted for the President, I bought his "hope and change" rhetoric-- So, I do believe that those that typically vote Democratic have the right to question him.

I think Barack Obama has made some really stupid decisions. He has not stood up or even made an extreme effort to help those that did vote for him.

Barack Obama was elected because of economic issues in 2008, and if he loses in 2012-- it will be due to economic issues.

I think Obama has done more than extraordinary well on Foreign Policy issues. I think that his refocusing on Afghanistan, and his leadership led to the killing of the mastermind of 9/11. He did what he said he would do, and for that I think he deserves some credit.

But Obama has done sub-par on Domestic Issues. However, our nation is so messed up economically I don't know how anyone can fix it. So, I don't place too much blame on him for it... But, I do place blame that he hasn't stood for what he thinks will fix it. When he won in 2008, he made a point to end the Bush Tax Cuts. He caved...

In Wisconsin, the Labor Unions are in big trouble, the President said he would march with him. This NEVER happened, and I think he will pay for it.


You see my problem with him? Obama seems like a dead fish most of the time when it comes to Domestic Issues. When Foreign things come up, I see this strong and confident leader. But, when Domestic Issues come he waffles-- and we don't need that right now.

So 2012 is coming up... the Republicans are lining up to be elected. And so far, there is only one in the crowd that I would feel would be okay running the country.

I do not like Palin, I think she's a horrible candidate and even more a horrible person. I don't think she's qualified, she's bitter, she says things that make my blood boil. I can't stand to listen to her for 4-8 years. I think her connection with Tuscon, even though I do not think she is to blame-- will ensure her that she will never win. She shouldn't even try, more than half of her party doesn't want her to run. And even more out of the public, would never vote for her. She's the worst decision for President.

Michelle Bachman, is the same thing-- Sarah part 2. Only she's even more stupid.... Nope, not gonna happen.

Herman Cain?- I don't know much about this guy, but from what I have read.. it kind of sounds scary... A Pizza Chain Owner, President? But like I said, I don't know much so that kind of freaks me out. I think he will cause a lot of buzz and a lot of stir because he's different.

Tim Pawlenty?- Just boring... He seems decent, but he's just lacking pizazz that a candidate would need.

Rick Perry... I'll say it, He can't even run Texas, much less the country. I guess I have never been a Perry fan, so the mere thought of him being my President makes me want to vomit. I don't want to campaign for Obama, but I will if he enters the race. NOPE. He will never be elected in the Primary, nor the General public... He's too ignorant.

There are several others, but all of those aren't even worth mentioning.

So that leaves one-- Mitt Romney.

Mitt Romney will win the Presidential Primary, and more over he is the ONLY one that can be electable right now.I still think Romney is a long shot, but if things can't be done about the economy soon-- I think we can pretty sure that Romney may be President of the United States.

However....

This kind of rings like the Election of 2004. Where as Foreign issues and the Kerry lackluster campaign ensured that Bush would get 4 more years... Romney's campaign already kind of looks like it could be a Kerry type campaign.

Romney makes compelling arguments, and he is positioning himself already to hit with the Independents.

But what really surprises me is the Republican party. The Republican Party has became so idelogically bitter and so full of vile, that I don't even know where the good Republicans are. Romney represents the last of the good Republicans.

No one will vote for Palin, Cain, Perry, Bachmann-- that crowd. They may have voted for Tea Party candidates for 2010, but a national Tea Party candidate will never win.

It's still a ways from now... anything can happen.

Justice for our country.

On September 11, 2001- I remember feeling the fear and dread of our country being under attack. It felt like it was the end of the world, but we didn't allow it to be the end. We united as one people, stood together with New York City and collectively hurt as a people. 3,00 of our own brothers and sisters died senselessly and these people were just like you and me. The First tower had men, women and children of all backgrounds and beliefs. The Second tower had people of all walks of life, Those in the Pentagon had families. And those brave people that took down United Flight 93, had friends like you and me. We immediately knew that the mastermind and the murderer was Osama bin Laden. This man, devoted his life to killing and destroying us. Previous before 9/11 he blew up one of our naval ships and killed hundreds of our servicemen. He blew up our embassies, and mocked our country for being "spineless and weak." How fitting that in his cowardly death, he shielded himself with a woman. Who's the coward now?

But anyway, after 9/11 we led a strike to find him Afghanistan. The families of 3,000 people wanted justice for their family members, I can imagine most of them not sleeping at night. Well last night, they could sleep and realize that the thing they wanted so badly- was given.

We are removed from 9/11, being ten years later-- but we do not need to be. We need to realize that this man, was bent on destruction and wanted to do much more damage to our country. He would have not hesitated to kill you or me, destroy our nation...but he will not.

What Osama bin Laden has done was much more than destroy our buildings and killed our brothers and sisters. He has also caused great changes in our freedoms, spawned a war on terror that has killed thousands upon thousands of civilians, and our own men. He changed our nation greatly, and not for the better. But our wounds are healing, and we will become a great nation again.

The death of Osama bin Laden does not end our battle against Al Qaeda, they are going to go after us. But they must know, that we will be there and will destroy them.

We have the greatest military and the greatest servicemen in the world. They are highly trained and highly skilled, Al Qaeda has no match against our military.

We do not need to feel sympathetic for his death. What he did to you, was not forgivable by us. The consequences of his actions were completely warranted, and he had to die. Please understand as a Christians, I am very sad that the spirit of the Antichrist in him, deceived him and deceived multitudes of people. No one is exempt from the truth, not you, not me-- Not Osama bin Laden. The wages of his crime was death.... and that's what he got.

We should be thankful for our leaders that carried this out. They stood strong and completed the mission. Bush's administration helped lay the foundation for this operation. And President Obama's administration carried out, he signed the order and we prevailed. I am not going to get into a political debate in this post, we will have that debate during 2012...nows not the time.

The time is that we should praise our military for the sacrifice and skill they gave to completing this operation they deserve our utmost praise and respect.

God bless us and America forever,

David Huckabee

President Trump?

How in the world has the United States gotten to this point? Donald Trump leads the polls for the Republican Nomination. I heard someone on Fox say, "He's like a new Ronald Reagan." COME ON! Really?

Okay, let it be known-- I am really not fond of the Republican party- I don't think that's a secret. I am not fond of the Democratic Party either. But if it comes down between Donald and Obama-- I would vote for Obama in a heart beat. In fact, I don't think there is anyone that is running in the Republican party that I would seriously vote for.

This man cannot be President of the United States. He makes Sarah Palin look like a viable choice (AND I DESPISE SARAH PALIN.)... I mean, is this even serious? Is this a weird comical dream?

I can just see Donald sitting around the table with his cabinet screaming, YOUR'E FIRED! I mean, what in the world has Donald ever done that warrants him to run for the highest office in the land?

Let's look at his record-- He has bankrupted two companies and has had multiple marriages. And he is attacking Obama for not being born in the United States and not being a legitimate citizen. Okay...

Donald Trump is a celebrity nothing more. You always have celebrities jokingly claim they are running for President, it never really turns into anything.

But the scary part of this is, he is FRONTRUNNER. Has the Republican Party gone absolutely mad? You may say the Democrats screwed up with Obama-- but at least Obama was a career politician before he was President. A Community Organizer, State Senator, and a US Senator.

I am very upset that we have this problem in America. We are forced to support one man or the other one. Obama knows that people like me have to vote for him because the extreme is too extreme. I think Mitt Romney is the only that looks like he could have a great handle on the government. But the Conservatives will never go with his Mormon beliefs and his Moderate stances on Health Care.

We are just in a huge political mess, it's getting scarier out there. And the scariest part of it-- Donald Trump is in it.

Why I wont be campaigning for Obama in 2012.

When people say, "Blame the ones who voted for Obama in 2008, for the problems in this country." I want to slap them in the face. Yeah, I am not particularly happy with him either- but you act like your President was the holiest man on the block. Regardless of all the screw ups that Obama has had, it is NOTHING in comparison to the problems and the dismal failure of the Bush Administration. It isn't going to clear up either, He screwed up- and that's all history will remember him for. Nothing is ever going to change that, and no matter how much you demonize Barack Obama, it will never change that fact. But this isn't about Bush... I am just saying this, to prove a point.

The reason, I will not be putting a yard sign, making phone calls in swing states, wearing a T shirt, having a bumper sticker for our President- is because, He has not made me happy one bit.

He has betrayed the ones that believed in him. He was suppose to be different, but he is turning into the same old, same old.

How can we believe anything he says? When he has done directly opposite of what he went out to do.

When the Conservatives call him too Liberal, I say he is too Conservative. He has bent so far to making people happy, that I don't even know what he is. Obama is, "just is."

Here are some prime examples of why I am not going to endorse him:

* When the BP Oil Spill happened, he wasn't tough enough. He had the perfect and oppritune time to advance clean energy. Now BP is going back and drilling in the same place!

* The Health Care Bill was a disaster. He never came out and supported the logical choices that would help our Health Care system. Instead, he let congress and the Insurance industry make the shadiest piece of legislation that FORCES us to pay for something or we receive a fine. If you are going to do Health Care Reform, might as well create a Public Option. Because this bill is going to wreck havoc on every single person in the United States.

*He never closed Gitmo, even though he said he would. We are still torturing people there, and having shady trials. I know you say Terrorists don't deserve trials. But, we as Americans need to be a shining example. How in the world can we expect other nations not to torture if we aren't? AND YES... Water Boarding is Torture. Ask John Mccain, if it's torture.

*He sat down and didn't do a thing when collective bargaining was at stake, even though he said he would. He never did, never came to their defense. Didn't do a thing for anybody in the unions.


Barack Obama is weak. He is the weakest president we have ever had in my recent memory. He doesn't remind me of Jimmy Carter, He doesn't remind me of Bush, He doesn't remind me of Reagan.... No he reminds me of something we have never seen. He is not gained the respect of the American people, because he has not been doing things that would make anyone respect him.

And then he comes waltzing to us, "Will you support us for 2012?" . I don't want to see an extreme Conservative or a Libertarian get into office. That to me is still more terrifying than 8 years of Obama.... however, I don't know how to answer that. He made us believe in something, in change... and what we got was more of the same. Maybe change is impossible?

I know the President can't work miracles, we weren't expecting him to. We were expecting him to stand for principles, for justice, for freedom. He hasn't done these simple things... and that is truly heart wrenching.

The Balancing of the Union

There is a lot of toxic and untrue fiction surrounding our President. The Birther movement is strong and afoot, and the crazy notion that he is a Muslim, and that he is a Socialist. All of these fictional thoughts have painted our President as someone that isn't worthy of our respect and honor. Despite that this President, won by a stronger electoral majority than Bush did in 2000 and 2004. I have spent two years wondering why in the world, there is so much hate towards Obama. After all, the man hasn't leered that much from what Bush wanted to do in Afghanistan and Iraq. And he continued some of the same spending that Bush was instituting at the end of his term. The only real conclusion is that a media has preyed on the ignorance and fear of the people.

Despite this, the last two years my faith in Barack Obama has not been sound. His year and a half devotion to Health Care, and coming up with a bill that is not agreeable to any American has been the biggest disappointment to me. The fact that he has not stood strong in storms. The fact that he has abandoned those, us-- the ones who believed in "Change We Can Believe in" with a tax compromise that will leave us further in debt. These things have been very frustrating to me about Barack Obama's presidency.

However...

I believe that this President as of late, has made great strides in regaining the trust of Americans. It's a long road ahead, but this President has finally got the message. The Republican House has made a great change in this President. The People have spoken, and he has heard.

Tonight President Obama spoke to core values in Americans. First was to address our debt. The President has pledged to cut spending in anyway we can. He has ordered a 5 year spending freeze. He has pledged to veto any law that has earmarks.

The President has struck the prospect of clean energy jobs, and fostering a new era of clean energy. He has pledged that this is, "Our Sputnik Moment."

The President has pledged that in 25 years we will have a strong infrastructure. We will have a High Speed Rail that will help our travel, and stop carbon emissions.

He has told the Republicans he is open to their ideas on Health Care. And even pledge he would do something on Tort Reform. He did stay on the facts that this bill, eliminates the Insurance companies from denying people coverage with Pre-Existing Conditions. And that it has already given our country good things. Don't tell me you are against Children, having health insurance. I dare you to tell me that's a bad idea. We do need to re-work this bill, and there really is no choice but to tweak it now.

But the greatest moment in the President's speech, was his mention of Education. When he spoke of Education, my ears perked up. We are in a great dire danger in the area of Education. But I think the problem is not going to go away by spending money at it. We need to rework the education system to be more exciting and compelling for the youth of the 21st century. If you don't think this is a big deal, you need to look around. 1/4 of our kids, do not graduate high school. This is unacceptable and abhorrent for our nation. We need to make sure that every child has a great foundation of education that is current, engaging, and technological advanced for the current times. He called on Teachers to come to arms, and I want to say Mr. President, I am coming to arms.

But despite all of the good things that Obama has said tonight. There were things that were omitted in his speech. That I would have liked to see more of and even mentioned.

I would have to say in wake of the Tuscon tragedy. That we should fight the much needed reform for making sure that Guns do not end up in the wrong hands. I am not saying we need to do away with them. But does anyone really need an extended magazine in a pistol? This was outlawed up until 2004.

I would have like to hear him say that he would work with the ground base of communities. That he would help community centers, churches, and other religious institutions serve the community. That he would let those that have passion for people, be enabled and be friends with their elected officials--instead of adversaries.

And, I know he would never talk about it... But, I would have loved to hear how he would care for the lives of the unspoken. How this congress can be the ones, to make sure that Abortions are a rare thing in our society. I know that he cannot speak of that, because of the Democratic Party platform. But, we need to do something about it. It is indeed, one of the greatest problems in our country. It is our slavery issue of the new century. I pray for the day Unnecessary abortions, to be a thing of the past. But also, I would have liked to hear him talk about the needs of our elderly and mentally disabled. How our care for them is the greatest duty for our people. That cutting Social Security is unacceptable, and that we can make it and cut other things before hurting the ones that are the most vulnerable.

I wish he would have talked about how vile Partisan speech are going to hurt our country. And some of this speech isn't in the chambers, not naming names. But I think you know who I am talking about.


And...

I guess this brings what I really think of the man. There is a lot of confusion from people when they know that I voted for Obama. I really did believe this man was the man who would bring forth these things that he promised. And I think that those that stood with him, believed he would do it. He has spent most of his political capital on things that Americans couldn't agree with. Forget all the broohahaaha about all the birther stuff, socialist stuff... etc. That's not the real issue. The President didn't devote his time to the economy, to energy ,and to things that would improve our lives in the first half of his Presidency. But now, he has vowed to change that. I am a believer in second chances. But, this is his last chance. He must work with the Republicans, listen to the People-- or we may wake up to a nightmare... President Palin. (just kidding.)

But despite all of this. I love my country as much as any gun toting Republican does. My eyes fill with tears when the Star Spangled Banner plays. I have so much pride and hope for my nation. The last two years, that has been tested in ways that I never thought would be tested. But, I do believe we will bounce back and be a strong nation. We cannot let the fear and those that want us to be divided to hurt us and keep us back. We have to move forward, and realize that our mistakes can be fixed by ideas and hard work (like the President has said.)

May God Bless you and America,

Dave.

The Audacity of Sarah Palin

Wednesday Sarah Palin spoke about the tragedy in Tuscon. Or, for better matter came in on the defense for her rhetoric. Instead of drawing me to her side, she has made me further disgusted at the arrogance, the jealousy, and the plain ignorance from this former Alaska Governor.

I do not expect much from Palin. She is a novelty politician that is showing that she is only appealing to a sliver of those that are on the political scene. This Mama Grizzly did not have to do much. No one is expecting her to change her political beliefs. However, there is a certain time when a person in politics has to eat their words, come clean and move on. Sarah Palin showed today that she has no intention of doing this. She dug herself further into a hole, as far as the "Liberal" media is concerned.

Let's go into this, She claims that after the Tuscon shooting that a "blood libel went against the right." Okay, Sarah you are such a victim. What about the Greenes who lost their precious 9 year old girl? What about Gabrielle Giffords who is undoubtedly never going to have a normal life again. SARAH you are such a victim! I bet you are hurting so bad from all those nasty things Olbermann said about you.

Okay, I am not blaming Palin for what happened. I never did, I went on the Democratic Party's facebook site and defended her. But I did not defend her words. I have always believed that her rhetoric and the rest of the right in 2010 was distasteful. I do believe that there is a dangerous element in the Tea Party. This isn't the picture of the whole movement, but when you put fuel on the fire- something is bound to happen. But, I believe Sarah Palin is not to blame for what happened on Saturday.

But when a district that she "targeted" on her website, happens to have a tragic event. If she had any remote language that can be considered violent, she has a duty as a leader to explain herself. She has a duty to say how we need to tone down our rhetoric and not incite any violence. She doesn't have to apologize for her views, but she needs to at least say, "That was not my intention."

But like I said, what she did was ignorant and hateful. Does she even know what a blood libel is? I doubt it, or she wouldn't have used it. A blood libel is an Anti-Semitic (Hating Jews) conspiracy theory where they claim that the Jews used children's blood in their matza. To even compare her plight to the Jewish plight was a strong hateful stroke. Maybe she knew that Gabrielle Giffords, was Jewish. (I am just saying.) But, I cry ignorance.

Which further proves my point. This is the frontrunner for the Republican Party in 2012. Is anyone a little disturbed? A good leader takes their faults, and learns from them and goes on. Sarah Palin, doesn't do this, she arrogantly believes everything to be true.

I wonder how she's going to get out of this.

My opinion, is this is the thing that's going to hurt Sarah forever. If her remote chances of being President were there, they are gone. If the country elects her, they will make the worst mistake they have ever made.

God Bless us and God Bless America,

David Huckabee.

Tuscon.

The Horrific Shootings today, has given me and all of us a prospective of American politics. It is very sad, that we as a country have had a dark history of civil servants being on the targeted list of madmen's bullets. But, we are not going to head back into those turbulent times, because we are a better country.

On Facebook, I read some of the comments from the extreme right. It's a sheer fact that they are obsessed with violence and to inflict harm on Democrats and the President. It is not a fact, that the Tuscon incident is a result of Extreme right rhetoric. However, it should give those that are over the "Right" to straighten up, and do not play into the anger of people. I am not joining in the leftist banter that Sarah Palin is responsible. But, I am saying that she should at least consider that her "crosshair" graphics on her Facebook page could have had negative effects on Gifford's district. That her talk must be elevated, and not entice violence.

Sharron Angle, the Republican opponent to Harry Reid in 2010 needs to come out and retract her "Second Ammendment Remedies" speech. And any Tea Partier that sees any person in their movement wanting to use violence to get their way, they need to report them.

There has been a threat all around the world for those that are in civil service, that they can be the victims of assassins. America has been a place where this doesn't happen all to frequently. But that's because, we are people that believe in peaceful process. So, any rhetoric that compromises our value of this process needs to be strongly opposed.

We all need to pray for Gabrille Giffords and we also need to pray for the others that were killed (including a 9 year old girl) and the several wounded. We should not be afraid to express and peacefully assemble as it is dutifully promised in the First Amendment of the Constitution. Ironically, Congresswoman Giffords read the First Amendment on the house floor before this incident. We need to keep the American spirit alive.

God bless you and America,

David Huckabee

Our duty to 9/11 First Responders

Many 9/11 First Responders gave their lives. But several did not, several went on living. Living in illness, many came down with Cancer and some have died. Mike Huckabee said on John Stewart, that a man named Michael died because of complications of cancer. It should be a no brainer that we owe our lives to these brave men. These men gave their lives. I have been really emotional lately, but I busted in tears like I haven't in a long time when I saw these men, plead to Congress for help. This is a country, that hope and freedom lives on. Yet, the Republicans have filibustered a bill that would help first responders.

Let me ask you something, when you think of the political party that is most patriotic, what would come to your mind? It's the Republicans right? I mean, God forbid those damn Muslims would construct a Mosque near ground zero. And, hell we had to go bomb Saddam because of his involvement in 9/11. Give me a freaking break.

This was a real bill that would help these brave men fight the battle that they have had to fight for years. We help our Military-- and those Congresmen have top of the line Health Insurance. These men, made the ultimate sacrifice, they were the first ones to lay down their lives for our country. And what do we give them? Well, they have been fired because of their medical bills, their health insurance has capped out, and they have been left to die.

Despite how you feel about the Health Care Bill, surely you can agree that these men deserve Health benefits more than any American citizen, right now.

But apparently, it's not that important to the Republicans.

It's more important, to get time off-- before they can finish business. After all, why should they work-- they can build up their corporate land after January anyway. It's more and more evident, that even though I am super pissed at the Democratic Party right now. I really hate the Republican party. I don't see how they sleep at night, knowing how wrong they are with History, People and Society.

So as you go home for the holidays- Mr. Mitch Mcconell and John Bohener, who show no restraint for emotion for your fellow Senators that are retiring, or your precious agenda in fighting for the American dream. Find it within your hearts, to shed a little tear, one little tear for the 9/11 First Responders. And realize that many of them, this may be their last Christmas and those that have been lost- are all thanks to you. May God, be with you.

God Bless you and God Bless America,

David Huckabee

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. (Life)

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." (Declaration of Independence, 1776)

Upon these three rights a whole new source of rights have stemmed off. But what did the framers really have in mind when they said that we are endowed by our Creator- Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness?

PART 1- LIFE-

Let's start with Life. We are endowed by our creator to be given life. There has been a constant debate in our country, when life really begins. Does it begin at conception or does it begin at birth? We get into heated arguments, because Abortion is a very touchy subject. I just want to point out, that Abortion will be something I never discuss in my blog. I am Pro-Life, in all cases, except in the life of the mother is in question. Plain and Simple. I think that Life is important, and that we are all given life by our Creator.

But, we never stop to think about Life after birth and Life until death. If we are given the right to life, then shouldn't we have all the means necessary to live a filling and fulfilling life in our country? There are two extremes to the Health Care debate. One is that Government Run Health Care needs to be implemented and that the government should run Health Care. I don't think that's entirely a good idea.The main problem with this argument is that it limits doctors and our own choice to get the care that fits us. It doesn't make sense to have a government controlled health care system. The ones that should control health care is you and your doctor. Not an elected official or a special interest group. I think any time the government steps in and mandates what we should do with our body, it's stepping on our rights.

However, I don't think a health care system governed by Insurance Companies and Drug Companies is right, either. The idea, that they have the power to say who gets health care or not, really makes me angry. I think they make unecessary profits on people. it's not moral, and it never has been. I think that the quality of health care shouldn't be dependent on who you are. It should be extending to all people. Because, Life is a right.

I don't know what the answer is, but when I have a good proposal- I will let you know. I think something that something that has a strong emphasis on controlling costs and personal responsibility will be the answer.

But back to Life. Life, is such a broad subject. What did they mean? Well,I think the framers were talking about the quality of life. If you look through European History, you will see a history bridled with those that didn't value life. They imagined a society that was fueled by the celebration of life. And they wanted to advocate a culture that advanced life. They gave their own life, so that this culture could exist. The framers were the most intelligent men on earth. They were starting something that was never done before.

So the question are we that culture? I would have to say, that even though we have pitfalls like the ones aforementioned. I believe we are that country that advocates life. Whether we act on it or not, we know in our hearts that every life is precious. We know that when a brave soldier gives his life, our hearts break. We know that when our brothers and sisters are killed in a mass terrorist attack, that it strikes at the core of our hearts. Life, is understood by all to be a strong element in our society.

In this troubling time in country, we need to remember the truth that Life should be re-examined. We need to realize that even if we burn to the ground, that this important element should be in our society. Because our creator gave us this right, and we should do everything in our power to protect it.

God Bless You and God Bless America,

David Huckabee.

The President did what he had to do.

The decision on the tax cuts, was very disheartening to me. As for anyone, that can be described as, "liberal". The Bush Tax Cuts really make no sense economically, and I don't want to venture into Beck territory and claim there is a conspiracy afoot. However, The President has some really tough choices to make right now. He's a Liberal President that now has an extreme Right Congress coming in, with a country that is predominantly Centrist. These things can drive anyone crazy, so the decision to compromise and keep the middle tax cuts (which are the same in both Democrat and Republican plans.) and to keep Unemployment benefits (at least for a while) is more important than to see our ideology win in the end. You have to sacrifice the holy cow, sometimes, to get the better prize.

The Progressives are calling him "spineless". Even though, I am largely dissapointed and would have the utmost respect if he had kept fighting for what he promised. The truth is this, none of us are in his shoes. It's easy to criticize others when you aren't there. Maybe that's why (with the exception of Carter) the Presidents don't criticize the Current Administration.

But there is something great to be learn here. The American people are being betrayed again, and it should not surprise anyone. Do you have any idea how much money is going to be put on top of our deficit, it will be to the tune of 700 billion dollars. Overall, it's going to cost us 4 trillion to keep this tax code. We are going to grow deeper in debt to foreign countries like China. What happens when we can't pay the bill? Will China come and demand the tab to be paid? It's quite ironic, that a movement that is so strongly against Communism and Socialism- depends on a Socialist Country to finance tax cuts for the rich.

The point of bringing all of this up, is that this is reckless control of our economy. It's gotten us in trouble many times, and it's continuing to get us into trouble.

But in hindsight, if we don't do this- we will all be hit really hard. And that I believe, was the President's reasoning in extending these tax cuts.

Death of Independent and Moderate Democrats

The truth is the Tea Party Republican Movement has not made this country any closer to repsentation. And I heard from one of those Tea Party Republicans themselves, the goal of the Texas House is to shrink all other voices that are not Republicans. The Texas Democratic Party has been shrinking and shrinking since 1994...and now thanks to the mighty efforts of redistricting they are going to throw all of the hardworking Democrats that have represented their people under the bus. People that have done a good job.

I mean, does Jim Landtroop have amnesia? It's only been five years- We have had one of the greatest representatives in our state. A Speaker of the Texas House, and a great phillantropist, and loved by the city of Plainview and this ares- Pete Laney. He was a DEMOCRAT. Now the Republican party wants to unseat all of these Blue Dogs (In both State and National) and put in radical Libertarians in their place.

What is going to happen, may you ask?

Well this is what is going to happen...

The country is going to become even MORE polarized. The Democratic Party is going to move strongly to the left, because all that will be left will be the Pelosi Social Democrats. And the Republican Party has already been more and more pronounced as Extreme Right.

That will be all good and fine, if the almost 300 million people in America were either one extreme or the other. But, in most of my post I have highlighted that most Americans are not one extreme or the other!

I heard from a Tea Party Republican clear, "We are going to do things that aren't popular, we are going to cut programs... but it must be done." What in the hell, are they proposing to do?

Cut Social Security? Cut Medicare? Cut Federal Pell Grants?

Now, I am all for cutting spending in places it needs to be cut. Pork Barrel spending, sure... Pet Projects, sure. Even some revisions in Social Security, sure. But what they want to do, is to cut it all. We are on our own, folks.

Do you understand, that it will send us back in the dark ages? They talk about death panels... but cutting programs like Medicare will create a death panel. How dare you, How dare you! How immoral are you?

Don't take everything at face value. Think about progress, and the future and care for our seniors. Think about the young person who wants to make something of himself, but he needs to go to school to do it- He needs some help. Think about the family of seven, that lose their father and they have no life insurance policy and HAVE to rely on Social Security. Think about a single mom who has lost her job, and is trying to get back into the workplace and has to draw unemployment to feed her children. Think about those people, and tell me if cutting our social services is a good idea.

I am not for a Socialist society, but I am for an equal society. I am for a FAIR society. I am not for people being dependent on the government. But, I am for the government helping people in dark times of need, when they have no where else to go.

When you have a system of government that doesn't do that, you have a government that will abuse it's power.

Thank you.

Midterms

For months, I have been waiting for the tidal wave of Republicans to hit the congress. I have spent months reading news clippings, getting upset, and then suddenly came to a great peace. My Friends, I am okay with a Republican takeover in the congress. And here is why, I think it can be good for the country:

1) The House and the Senate being divided will actually lean to compromise.
Americans aren't conservative, they aren't liberal-either. They are uniquely all shades in between. It's hard to see here in West Texas, but even here in Plainview-- you will see that some people, are different in what they support. For instance- myself- I support Universal Health Care, but oppose Abortion and Gay Marriage. I bet I can find some others that don't want extremists in the congress. That being said, when you have two legislative bodies that are ideologically different-they have no choice but to work together.

2) The President has no choice but to move to the center.
If the President continues pushing his ideology- which most of the Americans feel is too extreme. No matter how it might benefit the country, he will not be elected in 2012. The President has a choice to become the new Carter or the new Clinton. My thoughts are that I cannot see the President move to the center. Obama is already ready to be a one-term President. However, if he does want his job, which that's something that's not really evident right now... he will have no choice but to compromise as well.

3) Balanced Government is always better, and the people believe in it.
Reagan lost a lot of seats, Clinton did, and Bush did as well. With the exception of Bush... Both of the Former Presidents saw structure come to America. The people benefit by a balanced government.

What this election DOES not signify

1) An Extreme Right Mandate.
When I say Extreme Right mandate- I say that it's a state that says we deregulate everything- Banks, Housing Markets, Health Care, School Loans, etc.. etc... The win by the Tea Party Republicans were pushed by independents- who can be bought and sold through their pocketbooks. If the economy was better, if there was EVEN a move to try to revive the economy by the Obama administration and the Democrats-- there would be a different result tonight.


When it comes down to it...
The Midterm Election in 2010, looks much like the Midterm in 1994. And, midterms always change our country for the better.

I want to congratulate the Republicans that have won (except for Rick Perry. grr.)

Dave.

Reasons why I voted for Bill White.

Thinking of Voting Rick Perry?

I know that there is a wide anti-sentiment against the Democratic Party in 2010. There is a great move to lump Democrats with the President, Pelosi, and Reid. But, when you go to the polls.. I want you to search your heart and think about Rick Perry. He has been our governor for nearly 12 years. 12 years! And what has happened under his watch?

--A border that is not protected.
Millions of Illegal immigrants cross into our border each day, and there is great esculating violence on our border.Rick Perry has denied the funds to get National Guard troops on our border, yet blames the Federal Government for not helping us out.

--A mandate to vaccinate young girls against HPV.
Pro Life groups and Pro Choice groups unite against this one. Why in the world would Perry issue an executive order for girls to be vaccinated against HPV? Well it's simple really, he's in bed with the Pharmacy companies-- he would get money from them if he pushed this through. What a creep... He issued a mandate that went against Women's rights so he could receive money? This is probably the most unethical thing he has done.

--Education is hitting new lows in the country.
Rick Perry has turned down funds from the government yet again, to jump start our schools. Texas has hit as the HIGHEST state of high school droup outs. the 4th in highest Teen Pregnancies (lack of Sexual Education) and the Texas School Board has rewritten text books to fit their ideological agenda. I am sorry, but Education is NOT about ideology it's about teaching children, to be the best they can be. School Districts are underfunded, and the standarized testing that was enacted by George W. Bush and followed religiously by Perry has made a mockery of Education and Teachers. It has RUINED our education system in America.

--He has spouted off crazy ideas of succession from the Union.
He has on several occasions talked about suceeding from the Union. He has bent towards Radical Rightism, when he himself is a Corporate Republican FOR financial, and political gain.


-- He DOESN'T WORK.
He only works eight-tweleve hours a week in the capital.

--He has became a millionare on our tax dollars.


So, when you cast your ballot think on these things... and I hope you realize that pushing the Republican button does not always mean the right thing to do. (no pun intended)

Let's give Bill White a chance, he is a good Independent Democrat that has great ideas, He is not Barack Obama.