Living proof that political dirty tricksters do exist.

In the Presidential Election of 2000, most of the Democrats at that time were shell shocked to learn about the Political election upset between Gore and Bush the morning of November 5Th. 

Americans proud of their heritage wouldn’t believe anyone would stoop to confound the Election process.  Now, we have proof that the political trickery did exist.  It was executed in the political process in 2000, and is probably happening right now. 

I just Thank God, that there are a few good people left in this country.    In the David Iglesias book “In Justice” he documents how the Bush administration sought to subvert the Constitution for political party purposes.  Causing the simultaneous firings of seven U.S. Attorneys.  Replacing them with different attorneys who would succumb to political pressure and partisan loyalties. 

Now, personally, I don’t see Bush himself behind all these dirty tricks(although I have been wrong before).  Cheney (or Karl Rove) on the other hand was probably chairing the committee.  These coming years will see the prosecution of Bush administration William Kelley, deputy to White House Counsel Harriet Miers; Harriet Miers and Karl Rove, Deputy White House Chief of Staff.  These weasels even tried to negotiate conditions for their cooperation.  “All testimony would be in closed-door sessions; no transcript would be kept of the meeting; and the White House staff members would not be sworn in. ” [“In Justice” by David Iglesias].  Of course these terms were thrown out.  Using the their reign in government to manipulate the US Constitution, for their own political purposes, should be grounds for treason.  The US Constitution is one of our most Hallowed documents in this country.  There is no room for disrespect of this document.  It is the foundation of this country.  This is one of my biggest concerns with children today.  They are not being taught the Constitution.  Once they lose these threads, it will be impossible to regain the tapestry originally woven together by our great American Forefathers.  It will be a sorry day indeed.

All that aside, let’s move on.  Enter Ex-GOP Allen Raymond who went to prison after he pleaded guilty for “Phone Harassment”.  Allen Raymond, a telemarketing company owner,  was contracted by two top GOP party Representatives to jam the Democratic party’s phone lines in New Hampshire on Election Day.  No calls came in, no calls went out.  Additionally, they were also effective in jammed the lines inside a fire fighter’s union hall in Manchester, New Hampshire, where other local firefighters were lining up car rides to help senior citizens get to the polls.

Did this win the election for the Republican party??  Probably not on it’s own.  However if you consider Death by a thousand cuts.  And the possibility that there are  hundred’s of campaigns out there to confound the political process.  Then you understand how the election was stolen. 

Come on Americans, I know you’re out there.  How are we going to correct this problem??  This cannot continue.  If it does, we can be certain that the Freedom we enjoyed as children, teenagers and adult will not be passed on to our children or our children’s children.  Is losing the basic Freedoms founded in the Constitution something you can live with??  I know I cannot live with this idea.  Every chance I get I am talking to my son about the Constitution. 

Last Note:  Please learn from my mistakes, if some one sends you an email with unsubstantiated information in it, that cannot be proved or documented, please don’t pass it on to anyone.  If you do, you’re just participating in the greater game of confounding our political process.

“The longest journey of any is the journey inward.” – hanoochi.com

 Casey Anthony
Casey Anthony is being tried in the press right now.  CNN has all the files posted from the Sheriff’s office Discovery Process http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/07/25/missing.florida.girl.ap/index.html

That’s One Bell You Can’t Unring!
The liberal newspapers are reporting that the distance between McCain and Obama is widening.  However, all the polls left a certain amount of ambiguity.  At some point Americans are going to realize that this is one bell you can’t unring.  I understand, the unwillingness to want to trust a republican in office again.  This republican is different.  Use your logic, look at the amount of experience McCain offers. When you review Obama’s experience, you’ll see it is very limited. 

Obama doesn’t have a leg to stand on regarding experience.  He’s a junior Senator.  Who reacts slowly when there are issues that need addressing.  No time during the time Obama was sworn in the Senate did he lead a special interest group.  The groups he did belong to, never met.  Here’s a quote from William M. Briggs a statistician who references the amount of time each Candidate spent in the Senate. 

To read more about the quote below, please refer to this URL:  http://wmbriggs.com/blog/?=McCain+in+the+Senate

” Barack Obama served 143 days in the senate and no days in the military before he began his run for president.   John McCain served 26 years in the senate and 22 years in the military before he began his campaign. ”  Quoted from William M. Briggs, Statistician All manner of statistical analysis cheerfully undertaken.”

On the Lighter Side, by Sharon
I Am There ~ by Hanoochi (http://www.hanoochi.com/)

 

I am the breeze that kisses your cheek.
I am the sun that warms your face.When you look at the purple evening sky, it is me.
When you see a majestic mountain, it is me.

 

When the birds sweetly sing, it is my voice.
When the water gently laps against the shore, it is my heartbeat.

I am the green grass against your feet.
I am the refreshing shade of summer.

In the stars, you see my eyes.
In the blue sky, you see my body.

 

Feel the air that surrounds you, I am there.
Feel the love in your heart, I am there.

 

 

 

 

(All of us are one…Added by Sharon)

 
 

Bogus emails and discrediting lies…

If this is what being wrong looks like, I’m glad someone told me I was wrong.  Here is the progession of information I received regarding Senater McCain.

 

A well-meaning friend sent me this negative email about Senater McCain, Here’s what it said: 

MLG (name changed to protect identity) is a
literature  and classics professor at XXXX. She is asking people to
send the letter she wrote far and wide.

MY HOLIDAY WITH JOHN McCAIN

It was just before John McCain’s last run at the
presidential  nomination in 2000 that my husband and I vacationed in Turtle Island  in Fiji with John McCain, Cindy, and their children,
including  Bridget (their adopted Bangladeshi child)…. (the rest of the email has been deleted because it is not apropo.)
 

That’s how the email started out.  I forwarded the email after calling the phone number at the bottom and checking out UC to see if she was really employed there.  She was. 

Forwarded the email to a friend who unbeknown to me, knew John McCain.  My friend took immediate steps to clear up McCain’s name.  Here is what she wrote. 

Hello MK, I received this email from a dear friend and wanted to let you know I have known John and Cindy for many years.  John has never ever said a word against his daughter,  He has always said how proud he has been of her.  Cindy loves to brag how wonderful Meghan, Jack, Jimmy, and Bridget are.  They are good people, they are committed to change this country and John has been in public service not to fill his own pockets, but to help others. Cindy goes all over the world doing charity work and encourages her kids to give of themselves.  Sarah and Todd are hard working and love people, and believe me, she is enthusiastic about people and making the lives of others better.  No matter if you are a Democrat or Republican, all of us need to come together and help each other in these days.   John has a wicked sense of humor and sometimes people take it the wrong way. If John and Cindy along with Sarah and Todd are elected to serve in the next month, you will be surprised how good they will be. Cindy went to school in your area and recieved her undergraduate degree in Education and a Master’s in Special Education from the University of Southern California. She is sharp and has a keen sense of the needs of others. I hope you will be able to forgive John for his shortcomings and wish him well in his future service to our country, no matter how things go in the election. I wish you the best in your work, take care. D (name removed to protect identity)  Arizona

 

Here is what MKG replied with: 

I have received thousands of emails and phone calls about the Turtle Island account.

I did NOT write that account, forward it under my name, or ask for it to be widely distributed.

I have never been to Turtle Island (which costs $2000/day), have never met Senator    McCain, was a classics major, not an English Literature major, and never eat pancakes.

I regret the misinformation which is circulating, but it is not my doing, and I protest the misuse of my name.

How I think this happened: on 16 September I received this account 3rd-hand and forwarded it, with full email trail information and the name of the purported author (whom I don’t know), to several friends with whom I discuss politics. It was further forwarded, and at some point the trail was deleted and I was misidentified as the author. I suspect whoever did this thought that my name and contact information would make the story more credible.

Snopes.com is investigating the account; current status “undetermined.”

This is NOT an organized effort on the part of any political candidate.

I hope you will pass this information on to anyone interested in this story.

And finally, the story itself isn’t necessarily false. But we’ll never know unless the author herself comes forward.

    MKG

 

I think this is good news that I witness this rumour being stopped in it’s tracks.  I was undecided about who to vote for, and as it turns out I have a friend who lives in the same state where John McCain is Senator.  So I have good source to learn more about John McCain. 

Here’s another email my friend sent me. 

John is my Senator here in AZ–he has an office both here in Tucson and up in Phoenix. I first met him years ago when I worked for him  in re-election and now for this campaign.  I met Sarah and Todd  a few weeks ago at a gathering in Scottsdale. Trig is the cutest baby you have ever seen and quite a poop machine =)  His wife Cindy is a trip and she is not the reserved person you see on TV or in magazines–she has a wild side and races cars. She will be a great First lady- she has class, she is compassionate, she can get dirty with the best of them. Hell, she and Sarah together could run the country on their own! These people are just like us- they care deeply about where the country is going and want desperately to see things change.  He is not going to continue the “Bush” doctrine. When you sit down with him, his eyes are determined and true. He looks you right in the eye when he talks to you. The guy is honest to a fault. He isn’t a firey speaker like Obama, but he is a quiet force to be reckoned with.  He knows what is ahead and he has the experience and the steady hand to lead.  If/When he is elected, he fully intends to shake up Wahington.  There will be no more free ride for Congress and the Senate- those guys have been living fat and sassy for way too long. Yes, things will change, and as you can see are already changing- the problem in Wall Street has been in the works a long time. I love the guy and think he will be wonderful.  Sarah is fresh, energetic and has a passion for people.  She and John have shed tears over this election because they see something good in the cards for America and want to  get us back to being strong, self sufficent for our energy needs and help people get back to feeling better about themselves. Obama has all this money behind him–did you think he raised that all here?  It is only this past week that Bill and Hillary CLinton have really gotten out there and started campaigning for him. The Democratic party used to be the ‘Blue” collar party of the people and Republicans were the upper crust–now we are seeing corruption left and right. When the dust settles, it is hard to know who is on our side. There are people in Washington who got there because they stepped over and on top of people to raise themselves up to be big cheeses.  The truth will come out  despite the fact that no body can get background on Obama. People see a firey speaker and hear great words, but he will have Biden steering the ship.  I want a guy in the presidents chair who will work and not just keep it warm and let someone else do the driving. We don’t need that. We need someone who will get dirty and bloody and sweat a little.  John McCain will not even flinch at the responsibility- he is strong, he will put people in their place and he will fire lazy, freeloaders who stand to gain for themselves ans not for the people they are working for. Washington has not seen the likes of what aJohn McCain can do and will do- He will chase people out of power who are there for themselves. Get a comfy chair and a drink- because this will be worthy to watch and be a part of the reformation of this country. No one wants things to get worse,but they will get worse before they get better. Sometimes things have to hit bottom for a new beginning. We have about 4 weeks- this is not the time for sniveling and fear- it is a time to put one’s hand to the task and move mountains. Now I will get off my soapbox and return to regular programming.   I would prefer not to be in the blog- I am not comfortable with that.   I used to be a Democrat, then was a Rebuplican–now I took off my party affiliation and look into the eyes of a candidate and I want the one who won’t sugarcoat things, will tell me the truth, and will hold my hand, and reassure me that it will be ok while it looks like a warzone around me. I want a “real man” and not “a boy.”   Talk to you later,      D. Arizona

Anyways, that’s the whole tale.  Vote for whom you choose.  Just be well informed.

Wishing you every good thing!!
-Sharon

18 million voters and no where to call home.

TGIF!!!  Today went smoothly, Dad went to the Senior Center and had a good time.  We still have Doozer visiting us.  And I got slimed again tonight.  (He drools a lot.)  

Caitlyn, had her hair done today and we even have a pic to show you!!  

Dad and Caitlyn watching the Presidential Debate together….

Actually all the dogs watched the presidential debate with Dad and I.  Dad and I played “Keep Away” from the pups.  When they caught the toy we were playing with, they got a treat.  Everyone was trying to get in on the game but our big winner was Hanna.  Hanna was on top of her game.  But Doozer did catch the toy a few times too.  It was a good exercise for Dad, it helped him to stay alert.  When I debrief the dogs  (most of whom are older females, I might add) they had very good comments on the debate.  I asked Maggie what she thought of McCain and she gave a big yawn and rolled over.  Hanna (Pic, above), after I mentioned the name McCain, she said rooser, rooser (rhymes with boozer and starts with an L).  I raised my eyebrows and said REALLY, very interesting.  Then, I asked Caitlyn (Pic above right w/ Dad) what she thought about the debate and she said she thought both candidate had good groomers.  Is that so Caitlyn.  Caitlyn also thinks Marilyn did a great rendition of “Happy Birthday, Mr. President…”  
 

Well, I asked my Dad what he thought and he said he loved McCain.  I asked why and Dad went on about how he was in WWII fighting for the US ….?  Note to self:  hm, mmmm. 

To me for the first time I had a chance to hear Obama and I liked his presentation.  McCain came off as being a little pompous.  

All I know is I CANNOT wait to read this Other blog tomorrow.  It is the best political blog ever!!!   

Post Debate Thread: Beautiful theories destroyed by Ugly facts

This blog has a very good ideas and I usually agree with most of them.  (The blog has a number of contributing writers, Most of whom….liked Hillary. )  I mean catch the vision…. imagine our country being run by a seasoned, intelligent, women.  Well, what’s 18 million votes suppose to do, after their candidate loses the Democratic nomination??  We’re homeless now, that’s all I know.  What’s a girl to do.