I was just reading about how Palin claimed that Obama is paling around with terrorists. They have found this to be false.
This is a statement from CNN's site:
Obama's Chicago home is in the same neighborhood where Ayers and Dohrn live. Beginning in 1995, Ayers and Obama worked with the non-profit Chicago Annenberg Challenge on a huge school improvement project. The Annenberg Challenge was for cities to compete for $50 million grants to improve public education. Ayers fought to bring the grant to Chicago, and Obama was recruited onto the board. Also from 1999 through 2001 both were board members on the Woods Fund, a charitable foundation that gave money to various causes, including the Trinity United Church that Obama attended and Northwestern University Law Schools' Children and Family Justice Center, where Dohrn worked.
CNN's review of project records found nothing to suggest anything inappropriate in the volunteer projects in which the two men were involved.
The extent of Obama's relationship with Ayers came up during the Democratic presidential primaries earlier this year, and Obama explained it by saying, "This is a guy who lives in my neighborhood … the notion that somehow as a consequence of me knowing somebody who engaged in detestable acts 40 years ago — when I was 8 years old — somehow reflects on me and my values doesn't make much sense."
This is also what was printed:
Verdict: False. There is no indication that Ayers and Obama are now "palling around," or that they have had an ongoing relationship in the past three years. Also, there is nothing to suggest that Ayers is now involved in terrorist activity or that other Obama associates are.
It gets me how on both sides, the candidates say some of the truth, but with thier own spin on it. I am sure both sides are guilty of this. I can see why politicians can't be trusted. But who is the lesser of the two evils. Well, by now you all know who I am going for. I like Palin as a person, I think atleast. Never really met the woman... But I just don't see her as President. And any logical person has to think about the idea that McCain may die before his term is up should he win. I live in Utah, which is primarily Republican. But I have noticed how there is alot of skepticism from even the die hard Republicans. I am not die hard Democrate. But this year I am going to vote Dem. Usually I spilt my vote... But NO WAYYYYYYYY will I do it this year. There is no way I want to have another 4 yrs of this same garbage.
It gets me how there are so many rumors around about Obama. I don't know if it is because of his name or what. Most of what I hear is how he is Muslim, which is false. He is Christian. Others say how he refuses to put his hand over his heart. Which at the event that this was taken at, he did not. What I wonder is what was really going on. And I have seen him in other events putting his hand over his heart.
There are sites out there that will inform people if it is false or not... Here are a few links for those who don't want to take the time to check out the lies... As you will see there are half-truths all over the place.. Which is the worse of the lie? Who knows...
http://www.truthorfiction.com/
http://factcheck.org/
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/
P.S Even if you don't agree with my views, and that is ok.. It is important for everyone to go out and vote and vote for who you believe will best serve this country and the people of this country...
Showing posts with label Palin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Palin. Show all posts
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Ughhhh, Politics and Palin
I must say that I don't mind politics, but the whole palin thing is driving me crazy. I just wonder how McCain claimed that Obama is trying to be a star and how they were comparing him to Paris and Britney. Ughhhhh, give me a break. Palin is all over the news and I'm not sure it is such a good thing. Palin is getting more press then Obama. Although it isn't like it is all good stuff. And the whole thing about how those that are surrounding the investigation are refusing to obey the subpeonas. When I heard this I couldn't help but wonder what they were covering. And if they are wanting what is in the best interest of the country. Don't you think that we need to have less drama and focus on healing the economy and the war. I also don't get the who hoopla over her glasses.
I would like to hear more about Biden. But then because there isn't any bad press, there might not be much to show. I want to hear what his views are and more about him and less about Palin. But maybe it is because he doesn't look like a star is the reason why he isn't on the cover of People Magazine or any other celebrity magazine.
But, what can ya do? We aren't the candidates, but we are the ones voting for them. The one thing you can do is vote. And think about who and what you will be voting for when you cast your vote.
On a different note: My satallite for my internet isn't working right now. Something is getting in the way of the signal and they are working on it. I just hope they figure it out soon.
I would like to hear more about Biden. But then because there isn't any bad press, there might not be much to show. I want to hear what his views are and more about him and less about Palin. But maybe it is because he doesn't look like a star is the reason why he isn't on the cover of People Magazine or any other celebrity magazine.
But, what can ya do? We aren't the candidates, but we are the ones voting for them. The one thing you can do is vote. And think about who and what you will be voting for when you cast your vote.
On a different note: My satallite for my internet isn't working right now. Something is getting in the way of the signal and they are working on it. I just hope they figure it out soon.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Somethings just get my mind a wondering...
I am sitting here reading about Sarah Palin and while I agree that I think it is great that her daughter isn't even thinking about abortion. What gets me is how the Republicans went out of thier way when Bill Clinton had his issues with Monica Lewinski?? on spelling. But that was and should be something that a husband and wife handles together. It had nothing to do with his job and things went on. Except there were people that wanted to form a political linch mob.
As I said, I think it is good that Gov Palins daughter isn't having an abortion. But why is it that they are applauding her for having sex outside of marriage and having a baby at 17. If I recall the media was going crazy over the whole Jamie Lynn Spears thing. They said all kinds of hateful things and yet many are behind this young girl that is pregnant and her mom is running for Vice President. I personally feel that if she can't keep her family in order how in the world is she gonna run a country if something should happen to McCain.
In support of the 17 yr old. I do think it is good what she has chosen to do in the wake of her getting pregnant and that she is getting married. I wonder though if they are getting married because it is better in the wake of the mom running for vice president. I also applaud Obama when he stated that there should be no bashing of this young girl because he was a son of a young mother who chose to keep him at the age of 18. She was 17 when she was pregnant with Obama.
My main thought though is why is there double standards for some. If you are a Demoocrat it isn't ok to do something wrong. But if you are a Republican and choose the right path even when you did something wrong, it is ok and off limits. Hummm. I don't think there should be double standards and I am very pleased she is being responsible now and keeping the baby.
Something else I must add... I know you all are wondering what is up with this blogger, lol. But I think back to when I was 17 yrs old. I got pregnant and had my daughter Jessica when I was just three weeks into my 18th yr. I never regreted it. I have no room to judge anyone. But it was hard and I had to grow up fast. I think that parents need to be more responsible and make sure thier kids know what is going to happen. And granted you can't watch them all the time and they are gonna make mistakes. There are many that will choose the wrong course when they have an unwanted pregnancy. I'm very blessed that I didn't even consider or intertained that idea.
As I said, I think it is good that Gov Palins daughter isn't having an abortion. But why is it that they are applauding her for having sex outside of marriage and having a baby at 17. If I recall the media was going crazy over the whole Jamie Lynn Spears thing. They said all kinds of hateful things and yet many are behind this young girl that is pregnant and her mom is running for Vice President. I personally feel that if she can't keep her family in order how in the world is she gonna run a country if something should happen to McCain.
In support of the 17 yr old. I do think it is good what she has chosen to do in the wake of her getting pregnant and that she is getting married. I wonder though if they are getting married because it is better in the wake of the mom running for vice president. I also applaud Obama when he stated that there should be no bashing of this young girl because he was a son of a young mother who chose to keep him at the age of 18. She was 17 when she was pregnant with Obama.
My main thought though is why is there double standards for some. If you are a Demoocrat it isn't ok to do something wrong. But if you are a Republican and choose the right path even when you did something wrong, it is ok and off limits. Hummm. I don't think there should be double standards and I am very pleased she is being responsible now and keeping the baby.
Something else I must add... I know you all are wondering what is up with this blogger, lol. But I think back to when I was 17 yrs old. I got pregnant and had my daughter Jessica when I was just three weeks into my 18th yr. I never regreted it. I have no room to judge anyone. But it was hard and I had to grow up fast. I think that parents need to be more responsible and make sure thier kids know what is going to happen. And granted you can't watch them all the time and they are gonna make mistakes. There are many that will choose the wrong course when they have an unwanted pregnancy. I'm very blessed that I didn't even consider or intertained that idea.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wow, McCain Surprised Me
I posted on my blog the other day just how undecided I was and this has made up my mind. I don't know much about Biden, but what the heck is Palin all about. I wonder if he was thinking or some kind of demetia set in. I'm sure she is a nice lady, but what about if he dies,? Which is a good possiblity at his age. She doesn't have the experience needed to run the good ole USA. I am a woman and would love to see a woman in the White House, but give me a break. Make it someone who has some qualifications for Petes sake.
She is a family person and I wonder with her kids so young if there was an emergency, what would she do. I'm sure she is a wonderful Governor as well. But lets get real. Living in Alaska and running a country in the face of the war that is going on and with all the things going on with the economy. Just how prepared is she in reality. Hummm, makes me wonder.
I was also at my Drs today and was reading the Time magazine and was surprised by some of the things that Pastors wrote about both McCain and Obama. They were discussing how most Christians will vote Republican, but if they actually looked at each canidate they would see that really Obama is more of what the Evangelicals would want compared to McCain. I'm going to have to read more on that one too. I don't think any of us that live in the USA can afford to leave let his election pass with all the events of the last 8 years.
This was taken from Time Magazine:
The Senator had already positioned himself as one of the rare potential Democratic Presidential candidates who can truly talk the Christian talk. Today's speech can only reinforce that impression. Says Collin Hansen, an associate editor at the Evangelical monthly Christianity Today, " I think the Senator's political team, or whoever's making the decision, was smart to associate him with Warren. It suggests that there are Evangelical moderates that they can work with, or reach, or maybe even attract their votes."
She is a family person and I wonder with her kids so young if there was an emergency, what would she do. I'm sure she is a wonderful Governor as well. But lets get real. Living in Alaska and running a country in the face of the war that is going on and with all the things going on with the economy. Just how prepared is she in reality. Hummm, makes me wonder.
I was also at my Drs today and was reading the Time magazine and was surprised by some of the things that Pastors wrote about both McCain and Obama. They were discussing how most Christians will vote Republican, but if they actually looked at each canidate they would see that really Obama is more of what the Evangelicals would want compared to McCain. I'm going to have to read more on that one too. I don't think any of us that live in the USA can afford to leave let his election pass with all the events of the last 8 years.
This was taken from Time Magazine:
The Senator had already positioned himself as one of the rare potential Democratic Presidential candidates who can truly talk the Christian talk. Today's speech can only reinforce that impression. Says Collin Hansen, an associate editor at the Evangelical monthly Christianity Today, " I think the Senator's political team, or whoever's making the decision, was smart to associate him with Warren. It suggests that there are Evangelical moderates that they can work with, or reach, or maybe even attract their votes."
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