The 2012 presidential election is not a slam dunk for either party.  Considering the formidable influence, money and momentum garnered by this incumbent, it is interesting to see the media campaign being carried out by the President’s people.  A weak strategy filled with weak talking points, many of which are backfiring and neutralizing their intended effect.

The mainstream political media hasn’t had an original thought in over four years, so we know where all this stuff comes from:  The Obama machine.  Indisputably the state of this Country is not better than it was four years ago.  Our economy still stinks with no legitimate rebound in unemployment.  Race relations have deteriorated to the point where we could face a truly awful and dangerous summer in our big cities.  The world hates and disrespects America more than ever.  Inflation is robbing our citizens of their savings and buying power, increasing energy costs and eroding the bottom line of American companies big and small.  Most disheartening is the growing number of Americans who truly believe their President has told them that they have a right to take the earnings and property of others…In the name of fairness.

With nothing positive to talk about, Democratic operatives are showing an odd mix of desperation and incompetence, heavily seasoned with the “D’oh factor”.

ROMNEY THE DOG ABUSER:
In 1983, during a family vacation, Mitt Romney apparently strapped a dog carrier to the roof of his vehicle so they could include their pet “Seamus” on the trip.  The implication is of course that Mitt Romney is unsuited for the Presidency because the dog suffered permanent psychological damage as a result.  Really?!  Have you ever seen dogs hanging out of car windows on the freeway?  They love the wind in their hair!  He was more likely damaged by being called “Seamus”.  If Mitt had tied his leash to the trailer hitch…Now that would be a story.

OBAMA THE DOG EATER:
In his memoirs “Dreams of My Father,” President Obama mentioned that he commonly consumed dog meat while living in Indonesia.  There is no word on how the dog got to market: inside or outside the vehicle…D’oh!

ANN ROMNEY, CHAMPION OF FINER THINGS:
Mitt’s wife Ann has been criticized by the media for wearing a $990.00 blouse during a recent TV interview.  I guess the fact that she has some pride in her appearance and likes to spend her own money on nice things means the Romneys are “out of touch with the middle class”.  Baloney!  Every day I see “middle class” Americans driving expensive cars and trucks, buying expensive big screens, going to expensive sporting events and spending plenty money for things that bring them pleasure.  The upper and middle classes are separated only by ambition, hard work and willingness to take a risk.

MICHELLE, CHAMPION OF THE DOWNTRODDEN:
Mrs. Obama is no fashion slouch when it comes to pricy duds, wearing cardigans, priced between $2,000 and $3,000.  In Hawaii last December, she sported an almost $2,000 sundress and a $950 skirt.  And who can forget her trip to a food bank wearing $500 sneakers?  That’s what I call empathy…D’oh!

PRESIDENT OBAMA, WORLD POLICEMAN:
President Obama has made much this week about “his” killing of Osama Bin Laden.  The media trotted out that situation room picture of him in his golf shirt surrounded by the greatest minds in the Administration.  He was quick to remind us of the incredibly difficult “gutsy call” he made to take Bin Laden out.  Gutsy?  Yeah, if the mission failed, it would doom his re-election chances.  Boy, that WAS a tough call.  If I was President that day, the conversation would have gone something like this:  “He’s there?  OK, pull the trigger…Anyone got anymore French fries?”

WHAT WOULD ROMNEY DO?
It’s not bad enough that the administration machine used Bin Laden’s death as a campaign tool, but they also suggested that Romney would not have OK’d the kill of Bin Laden.  With their track record of lousy decision making, how can they tell anybody what Romney might or might not do?  Finally, the only President who had Osama Bin Laden in the cross hairs and didn’t pull the trigger was…wait…here it comes….Bill Clinton, a Democrat…D’oh!

REPUBLICAN WAR ON WOMEN:
Democrats have manufactured the War on Women talking point to court the female vote and convince everyone that Republicans want all women pregnant, barefoot and in the kitchen.  Not true.  Republicans want women responsible for their own decisions and successful in their chosen careers.  The $500 sneakers are optional.  “Reproductive rights” are a matter of personal moral beliefs and as such should not be taxpayer supported.  No war here, just common sense.

THE REAL WAR ON WOMEN:
Speaking of Bill Clinton, the Obama machine seems to be embracing him to assist in the President’s re-election bid.  It does seem odd that the “Party of Women” would enlist the help of such a misogynist.  I guess that is to be expected from a White House that pays its female employees less than their male counterparts.  I guess that is also expected from an Administration and Party that is so brutal in its criticism of intelligent successful Conservative women.  You want a real war on women?  Just wait until Liberal judges spurred on by this Administration and Justice Department begin acquiescing to Sharia law in their decisions…D’oh!

I wish I was more confident in the possibility of removing Obama from office in 2012.  What really nags me are the people who acknowledge that things in this Country are really crappy, yet when pressed say they will still vote for Obama.  They make the Ron Paul zombies look like deep thinkers.  I only hope the Obama re-election team keeps campaigning on these stupid points that are so easily shot down, or at worst actually reflect poorly upon the President himself.  If he keeps surrounding himself with idiots, it may eventually pay off.

Originally posted on 05/05/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

A lot has happened during the last few weeks.  I’ll try to catch up a bit in this post:

Rick Santorum dropped out of the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.  I’ve liked Santorum from the beginning, though recognizing he probably didn’t have the staying power to really make a strong bid.  Although I am not as socially conservative as he, I have admired him for his fearless adherence to spiritual and moral principle.  I think he is a good and decent man who would have made a good and decent President; something our Country probably could use right now.

I had no idea he has a child with special medical needs.  His withdrawal at this time is best for his family, and especially for his little girl.  Rick Santorum is a young man, and there will be plenty time for other Presidential bids.  I’m sure in the final assessment of Rick’s life, he won’t wish he had spent more time campaigning, and less with his daughter.

George Zimmerman was finally arrested and charged with second degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin.  Apparently Florida authorities found a prosecutor who was willing to write up the charges.  I would feel better if they had come from a Grand Jury, rather than an individual that might be succumbing to political pressure or other motives.  Having said that, I think it is a good thing to give everyone their day in court.  Let’s see all the evidence and hear all the testimony.  My only concern here is that the prosecutor might have a tougher time getting conviction on second-degree murder than manslaughter.  If Zimmerman is acquitted of all charges, there may not be enough National Guardsmen in all of Florida to keep it from going up in flames.

President Obama is still trotting out the “Buffett Rule”.  Would some newsperson with balls please ask the President how much exactly the deficit would be reduced by implementation of the “Buffett Rule”?  Then follow up with:  “When exactly would Warren , and all the tax evaders in Government and elite Hollywood be required to pony up what they owe to IRS?  When EVERYBODY has paid “their fair share”, I’ll consider supporting something like the Buffett Rule.

Did I mention waste in Government?  I’m not against taxes.  We need taxes to make this Country run.  What really burns my backside is seeing the hard earned tax money from Americans being squandered by the dimwits in our Government.  The GSA (you know, the people keeping track of how our money is spent) scandal broke last week.  Looks like GSA employees had a great time at our expense.  I guess they were just doing their part to stimulate the economy in Las Vegas.  How patriotic.

In a related item this morning I see that the President’s Secret Service contingent was sampling some of the “local flavor” in Columbia during his visit to “stimulate relations” with that country.  According to an Obama administration official , this news broke because of a loud disagreement between one of the Secret Service guys and his “date” over her bill for “services rendered”.  I assume he thought he was being overcharged for the “merchandise”.  Thank God somebody in Washington is watching out for our interests!

Originally posted on 04/15/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

It always amazes me how many people are willing to trivialize the shooting or death of another human to score political points.  I’ve mentioned it in the past with regard to Congresswoman Giffords, and an unfortunate park ranger here in Washington State.  What kind of demented mindset believes that the memory of a dead or injured person is enhanced by controversy or divisiveness heightened by that tragedy?

The events of February 26, in Sanford Florida are tragic to the extreme.  I don’t know what kind of kid Trayvon Martin was.  I don’t know what kind of person George Zimmerman was. I do know that they met through the most random of circumstance, and that neither of them deserved to die because of it.

Many in the black community have jumped on this sad situation to stir up hatred and fear on both sides.  I ask you:  When has that ever worked out well for minorities in this Country?  The insane hyperbole and grandstanding of their most visible leaders only cheapens Trayvon’s life, and makes him a tool to be used for their blind hatred and culture of victimization.

The media has almost universally experienced their “Dan Rather moments” with questionable editing of video and audio related to the crime scene investigation.  Never mind that Detroit, Chicago or New Orleans have a couple hundred gun deaths each year.  Adults, teens and children all fall victim to rampant violence, much of it black on black.  The media apparently doesn’t care:  “Move along, nothing to see here.”  No political gains to be made reporting on that. The big three broadcast media has almost made their irrelevancy complete, and this coverage shows why.  If they couldn’t manipulate the news, they wouldn’t have much to tell us.  When FOX News is chosen as the most trusted network news source, de-evolution of the mainstream media is pretty clear.

I don’t know how the investigation will shake out in Sanford, but for those with cooler heads who want to see all the evidence before forming an opinion, I submit this:  The original police incident report from the officers involved at the time.   It’s not like it was hard to find.  Unfortunately I don’t think many people were really looking for it.  They were too busy shouting, waving signs and fanning the flames of hatred.  I only hope that Trayvon is the last victim of this tragic situation.

Originally posted on 04/01/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

Good Morning America at ABC ran a story this morning about Dick Cheney’s surprise heart transplant.  Apparently he has been on a waiting list for almost two years, being kept alive by a battery powered pump device.  The emphasis of the story wasn’t about the news of the story, or the technology of the procedure.  It was about the burning question:  Was Cheney too old for the transplant, and who did he cheat that might have benefited more from the transplant?  Obamacare, here we come.

The left doesn’t like to hear the words “death panels” so I won’t’ use them here, (whoops, too late). I don’t know what else you could call a group of government bureaucrats that decide who is worthy of life saving transplants or surgery.

Call me crazy if you want, but I am really concerned what criteria will be addressed behind closed doors.  Age, IQ, lifetime achievement, future potential, political leaning?  One could say that insurance companies make those decisions now, but they are based on financial considerations, not how the patient voted in the last election.  I’d take my chances with them any day over the guys in DC.

ABC’s report did mention in passing that Cheney waited longer than average for the transplant, and that there is no longer any general age limit for the procedure in a healthy person.  There was no apparent favoritism or preferential treatment for the former Vice President, so where is the news and who determined the headline emphasis?

Would they be asking the same question if the heart recipient was Nancy Pelosi (71) or Jimmy Carter (87)?  My bet is the media would be gushing over the incredible strength, vitality and long public service of these individuals, without a word about who they “stole” the heart from.

Originally Posted on 03/25/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

People, please watch the other hand.  What you are seeing is not what is really going on.  This past week has seen a concentration of volatile issues related to women’s rights.  We’ve seen the military open more positions to women.  We’ve seen the controversy over where Susan G. Komen distributes its grants.  Perhaps most importantly, we’ve seen the Obama administration attempt to trample the religious freedoms of certain faiths in America, in the name of “women’s rights”.  Pay attention here.  What you are seeing is not what it seems.

Everything this White House does between now and November must be viewed through the prism of re-election.  The White House cares no more about women, than it does about the unemployed poor, but it desperately wants their votes.  We’ve seen the start of massive vote buying in the Administration’s $25 billion dollar shake down of the mortgage banking industry.  That money won’t help anyone long term, but it will keep them in their “underwater” homes at least through the election.

Similarly, the Komen attack no doubt orchestrated by the Progressive Left looks ingenuous at best.  It is hard to understand why such a tempest was raised over $680 thousand dollars from an organization that is funded to the tune of $363 million by our Federal Government.  As I argued in my previous post, this is about the right of an organization to distribute its assets in any why it sees fit.  The highly vocal outcry from the Left is pandering to women and women’s groups, and has nothing to do with any interpretation of “women’s rights”.

Now we have the Obama camp trying to beat the Supreme Court by preemptively initiating elements of Obamacare.  Attempting to force religious institutions to provide health insurance to its employees including contraceptive benefits was only the first round of the misdirection.  Everyone is now giggly about Obama’s apparent “compromise”, which does nothing but force insurance companies to offer free contraceptive benefits to employees who are denied at work.  It is not much of a stretch to see this expanded to all health insurance policies.  Watch the other hand:  All employers and employees who pay health insurance premiums, will be paying for contraception coverage regardless of religious or social beliefs.  Further, this sets the stage for eventual government funded abortions as a part of Obamacare.

All of this is just the latest round of Obama’s re-election strategy of “dividing to conquer”.  The more he can divide us and pit us against one another, while pandering to special interests and voting blocks, the better his chance of getting another four years to complete the carnage of his “fundamental change”.  Nothing that comes out of this Administration is as it seems.  We need to ask why political events are happening at this particular time, what is really happening and where is it going to lead?

During the next nine months, Conservatives will be facing a political enemy like none before.  We can’t be confused or sidetracked by all the crap that will come our way.  We can’t be diluted by disputes within our own ranks, and we can’t be misdirected by the bobbing and weaving of our opposition.  Most important, we must not lose sight of the ultimate goal:  Removing Obama and his Socialist cronies from office.

This election will not be about social issues, or foreign relations or even the economy.  It will be about how we and our children will live in America for the next 50 years or more.  It will be about a social structure and belief system that made this Country great, and allowed it to become the most powerful, successful society on the face of the earth.  It will be about the rewards and consequences of success and failure and our reliance upon innovation, ingenuity and risk.  Ultimately, it will be about living our lives under the thumb of a government that can’t control its own avarice or thirst for power.  Government did not make this Country great; the freedoms of its people did.

Originally posted on 02/11/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

The Komen controversy this week has been a lesson in the workings of radical left wing politics in this Country.  We have seen clearly how the loudest most militant elements of our society get their way by threat, coercion and tantrum.  We have also seen 26 Senators throw their political weight behind a dispute that is in the end, a private funding issue.  The Komen foundation has a right to grant their funds to anyone they want, without interference from special interest groups or the Government.  Who would imagine that running a women’s charitable organization could be like a midnight walk through Central Park?

As a charitable organization, Komen has a fiduciary responsibility to its donors.  How many people who have given to Komen for breast cancer detection, treatment and research had any idea that some of their contribution went to Planned Parenthood?  I know it is hard to believe, but not everyone supports all the activities conducted by P.P.  Additionally, these “pass through grants” as they are called, ended up at third party facilities since P.P.  doesn’t actually offer sophisticated on site screening, counseling or treatment for breast cancer.  When a donation passes through three entities before it is used, the money trail becomes so murky, it is difficult to determine its effectiveness.

It is hard to understand why Komen was funding P.P. in the first place, since basic breast exams are such a small part of their operation.  It seems odd to me that P.P. and its vocal supporters would protest so loudly over a relatively small sum, most of which went to others that actually provide the service.  Why wouldn’t Komen directly fund the service provider instead?  Unless P.P. needs that money for something else, and with their alleged track record of shaky accounting practices, that may be a legitimate concern.

Critics of Komen say that loss of P.P. funding will hinder “women’s health services”.  I believe that is ingenuous at best.  There is more at stake here than free or low cost general health services largely available from most county health centers.  An article on Slate.com says some interesting things about Planned Parenthood’s relationship with abortion and the other services it provides:

…providing abortions is part of the mission of Planned Parenthood, and they do make it a priority. It’s a necessary service, after all.  I think some times that point gets lost in all the discussion of the 97 percent of their services that aren’t abortion. The other reason I suspect these regulations would harm Planned Parenthood’s ability to keep as many clinics open to offer non-abortion services as they currently do is that a complete shut-down of abortion services would create a cash flow problem for them.  Abortions are 3 percent of the actual services Planned Parenthood provides, but they constitute a larger chunk of their income, around 15 percent nationally. Which makes sense; abortions simply cost more than Pap smears and birth control pills, and Planned Parenthood provides a huge chunk of all the abortions in the country…

I am not a strong pro-lifer.  I don’t want to make a woman into a criminal because she is forced to make the most horrible, gut-wrenching decision of her life.  I want modern, safe facilities available for those who choose that option, as there is no point in turning a lousy situation into a double tragedy.  I personally find abortion morally repugnant, but acknowledge occasional necessity.  However every time I see my children, now in their 20′s, I am reminded how unique and truly precious the life of every child is.  Each aborted child is a lifetime of incredible human potential unfulfilled.

Having said that, to me regardless of moral position, this is a matter of private charitable organizations and their right to do as they wish with their contributions, their responsibility to their donors and their response to coercion by political pressure groups.  Beyond that, my advice to those who can’t find it in their hearts to shed a tear for the 1.2 million yearly unborn in this Country:  If you don’t like how Komen distributes its grants, shut up and send your contributions elsewhere.  I’m sure they will do fine without you.

Originally posted on 02/05/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

The Left is fond of accusing Tea Partiers and Conservatives of not wanting to pay any taxes.  I believe that to be a gross mis-representation.  Taxes are essential to funding our Country’s operation.  The United States Government generates no tangible product except stamps at the Post Office, so America is dependent upon an uninterrupted flow of cash from its citizens to keep everything moving along.  Although I don’t mind paying what I feel is my fair share, I sure get tired of hearing the President constantly whining about those who in his opinion, don’t.  Let’s talk for a moment about the people in this Country who really are not paying their fair share.

Forty seven percent of Americans pay NO income tax.  There are a few very wealthy among that group, but it is largely people living on the public dole.  They don’t care about how tax money is spent since they have no skin in the game.  All they worry about is when the next check will arrive from Uncle Sam.  If my rich uncle sent me $500.00 each month, you can be darned sure I would have to pay taxes on that income.  I think it is time to acknowledge that the phrase “fair share” means everyone pays something, no matter how little.  It is time to make everyone participate in solving this Country’s problems.

I am also tired of the President vilifying the wealthy in this Country because they legally pay low tax rates.  Charlie Rangel and his Congressional associates set those rates so they would pay less tax themselves.  It is unlikely they will change anytime soon, so Obama needs to get over it.  Attacking the rich guy down the street with torches and pitchforks won’t get you a job, or feed your family, but hard work and perseverance will.  If the President thinks that Warren Buffet is paying too little, he needs to ask Congress to adjust capital gains tax rates, and endure the consequences when he does.

Speaking of Rangel and Buffet, how about making them pay their fair share?  Charlie Rangel was censured by Congress for among other things, not declaring income from his rental properties and failure to pay taxes on that income.  Buffet is still fighting with IRS over a billion dollars in back taxes his companies owe going back to 2002.  Warren needs to stop challenging others to cover more of the debt, and start writing his own checks.

Finally, Government employees!  An article in Yahoo Finance points out that thousands of Federal employees and retirees owe billions with a “B” in unpaid back taxes.  What’s that all about?  You can see the list here.  Over 279,000 owe a total of $3.4 billion.  Notable are the 36 employees in Obama’s executive offices, 476 in the House of Representatives and 217 in the Senate.  In addition, 27,807 employees at the US Postal Service owe $283,365,996 and 2,841 employees at Health and Human Services owe $37,327,491.  Mr. President, someone in DC needs to get their own house in order before coming to the hard working taxpayers of this Country demanding that they pay their “fair share”.

Originally posted on 01/29/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

Someone coined the phrase “Anybody But Obama” to describe the primary goal and direction of the Right in America.  I don’t know if that will be a winning strategy in 2012 or not.  The truth is “anybody” may not be able to garner enough independent and undecided votes to beat this incumbent.  Who the Republicans choose to receive their nomination is very important, and should not be treated as if anything but the status quo will do.  Interestingly however, this primary season has taken on the appearance of an “Anybody But Romney” mentality in the Republican ranks, which I think is the real story of the Presidential campaign so far.

Ironically, the people hurt most by Obama’s lack of experience and ability are those who voted for him, but now feel duped and lied to.  The economy didn’t get better.  The world still hates us, maybe even more than before.  There are more people on food stamps and welfare than ever.  The President makes unilateral decisions without the advice and consent of Congress, and has surrounded himself with advisors Czars and appointees of questionable qualifications and ethics.

People who were poor before his election are still poor now and no one has rescued anybody from their own personal Katrinas.  But these very voters are now in the position of staying with the evil they know, instead of changing to an evil they don’t know.  They are not about to vote for a candidate with unknown performance ability, because they got burned badly the last time they did.

In order to get that voting bloc, Republicans need a candidate who can instill confidence and good will in the American mood.  We don’t need anyone to tell us what is wrong with this Country.  We can all see that with our own eyes.  We need a cheerleader of sorts, personable, confidant and collected.  We need a candidate who makes us smile rather than worry about their motives and “Anybody But Romney” is not necessarily that candidate.

I am not banging the drum for Romney here.  Rather, I am warning that whoever the Right eventually chooses, had better be a candidate who can not only carry the Party faithful and Tea Party fringe, but also dig into the ranks of the disillusioned Left and huge bloc of independents who really shape election results in this Country.

I like Cain, Bachman and Paul for their fiscal conservatism.  I admire Gingrich for his knowledge of history and government.  I like Perry for his straight talk even with the occasional senior moment.  Conservatives have given each their day in the sun and now Santorum seems to be the man of the hour.

The perfect candidate is a fantasy.  The search for and insistence upon perfection will end in failure.  “Anybody But Romney” is a manifestation of that search.  Romney may not be the one to beat Obama, but if that is the case somebody better tell me who is, and do it soon.

Originally posted on 01/08/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

This past holiday week seemed full of tragic stories.  We all know bad things happen to good people, but it always seems more poignant at this time of year.  A particularly senseless murder occurred here in Washington State yesterday, and unfortunately, Liberals couldn’t wait to use it as an opportunity to criticize a law they don’t like and try to advance their “lack of logic mentality”.

Apparently, a female park ranger at Mount Rainier National Park was shot and killed by a suspect running from the law.  It was pretty much in cold blood, as she didn’t even get a chance to get out of her vehicle.  All they were stopping him for was to ask him to chain up his tires.  I believe he was found dead today in the snow, a likely victim of hypothermia.  Good riddance!

Judging by photos of the suspect on line, he was some kind of gun nut posing with large weapons and questionably large bullet magazines. He was the suspect in a shooting in Seattle where at least four people were injured, and apparently only stopped shooting when someone at the house returned fire.

Now let’s look at a Liberal biased media take from an Associated Press article posted today which said in part:

The shooting renewed debate about a federal law that made it legal for people to take loaded weapons into Mount Rainier. The 2010 law made possession of firearms in national parks subject to state gun laws.

Bill Wade, the outgoing chair of the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees, said Congress should be regretting its decision to allow loaded weapons in national parks.

He called Sunday’s fatal shooting a tragedy that could have been prevented. He hopes Congress will reconsider the law that took effect in early 2010, but doubts that will happen in today’s political climate.

Yeah, see this makes so much sense to me because I know if only it were illegal to take those weapons into Rainier National Park, this mad dog killer would have clearly stopped at the check point and surrendered them to authorities.

I am no gun nut.  I have never owned a gun and probably never will.  However, I believe that wide spread LEGAL gun ownership is not a bad thing, and actually has some benefits.  One thing I know for sure is that no law written has ever stopped a lawless person from carrying out their intended crime.  Anyone who believes otherwise, or thinks you can eliminate gun crimes by making them unlawful is a fool.

One more thing: Please don’t use the tragic, senseless murder of a young mother of two in an attempt to vindicate faulty, irrational thinking or to forward a screwy political agenda.  Shame on you!

Originally posted on 01/02/2012 at ConservativeCompass.com

From time to time, I let my imagination run wild, and assume the persona of a political speech writer.  I think about what I would write for a sitting politician, or a hopeful candidate.  In today’s post, I am compelled to write something for Herman Cain.  The harassment allegations against him are again diverting our attention from the ultimate goal of the 2012 election: removing the current President from office.  Mr. Cain and his staff have been inept and confused in their dealing with this problem, and I believe my prepared statement to the press for Mr. Cain, might bring some clarity and closure to the issue.

Ladies and gentlemen of the press.

Over the last two weeks, allegations have come to light accusing me of harassment toward some of my past employees.  These allegations are being driven largely by an attorney for one of those employees.  My remarks today are addressed primarily to him, and to any other attorney who may consider following his path.

In today’s business world, when claims are raised of harassment, slight or insult in the workplace, many companies offer cash settlements to avoid costly and lengthy litigation even if the claims do not appear to be valid.  An amount is determined that is sufficient to make the complainant “all better”, and in return the company requires a confidentiality agreement that legally binds all involved parties to non-disclosure of any details of the alleged misdoings.

This is common, and happens more than you know because most people move on with their lives and careers.

So my question today is this:  What do you want from me?  As an attorney, you know neither I nor your client may legally discuss these charges, their validity or their resolution.

Are you trying to shake me down for more money in return for your client’s continued silence?

Or has your sense of civic duty compelled you to inform the public of my possible unfitness for office?

If we want to talk about past indiscretions, we might also mention FDR’s not so secret mistress, President Obama’s experience with cocaine and Bill Clinton’s escapades both before and after assuming the Presidency.

So I ask again:  What do you want from me?

I am running for the Office of the Presidency because I love this County, and I love its people, and it is killing me to see them suffer under the rule of fiscal incompetence.  It is killing me to see our standing in the world crumble from misdirected or non-existent foreign policy.  It is killing me to see the worldwide chaos that is a direct result of lack of leadership in this greatest Country the world has ever known.

That is what is important right now.  That is where we need to direct our attention.  That is what we need to be talking about.

And you ambulance chasing lawyers, need to crawl back under the rocks you came from.

Thank you for your time ladies and gentlemen.

Originally posted on 11/05/2011 at ConservativeCompass.com