Biden better get it in writing!

Well, I missed most of the speakers tonight - but I've been watching Rudy Giuliani - and he has been rocking - I can't wait to see Palin after this!

And he has highlighted one of th worst traits of Obama - change position every different day.
Accept federal funds, then not.
Support an undivided Jerusalem, then not the next day.
And the list goes on...
As Giuliani says, Biden better get that VEEP deal in writing.

On foreign policy, from Iraq to Georgia and Russia, to China, to Iran.
Obama has gotten it wrong, after stating he would do it the right way.
And John McCain has not shifted his position -and it was the right position the whole time.
As Giuliani says, Obama, before you discuss foreign policy, talk to John McCain!


McCain has sacrificed for this country, has served in the Senate, working on important legislature, working with anyone who wanted to help America.
Obama was a community organizer, and a "present vote" politician before his only term in the Senate.


It is time. We need a leader who has already been tested, and we know has passed with flying colors.
We need to elect someone who knows what he believes, and has not waivered on these beliefs even when it was not politically correct!

Well done Rudy, and, as he says, let's elect John McCain and Sarah Palin!

Who will be McCain's VP pick...

After Obama picked Biden it has become even clearer that the VP's may well decide this race. With McCain and Obama about even in every poll, it may come down to wh picks the better VP.

I think Biden was the best choice for Obama. For numerous reasons, but for me personally because Biden was my personal favorite of the Dems - which isn't saying much I know. Another reason is his experience will help Obama a lot.

For McCain then it is down to 3 or 4 choices I think.

First, Mitt Romney is the one I personally would like most, or second most. The biggest problem with him, though, is that with McCain hammering Biden about his criticism of Obama and support for McCain, Obama will be able to say the exact same thing about Romney and McCain, as I don't think they really like each other much - and they were very heated during the primaries.
On the good side though, he will certainly help in Michigan, Colorado, Nevada, etc. And you know he would be willing to go toe-to-toe with Biden.

Then you have Tom Ridge. I think this is a very bad idea, mainly because McCain has not assured the vote of a lot of conservatives, and Ridge would only alienate more. The one good thing he brings with him is a good shot at Pennsylvania...

You also have Eric Cantor, I think. He is the other that I would like most. The reason he is better than the other younger possibilities is because he does have some more experience, he will help with the Jewish vote in some places, and because he will help in Virginia, another must-win for McCain. He will also help with conservatives.

Finally, there is the possibility he might pick Pawlenty. I think this would be the worst, as I don't think he'll bring Minnesota, and I don't see what he would bring to the ticket. Also I hear he is not as a good a debater - which the VP must be this time around.

There are probably other choices too, but I think their bad points out-weigh their good ones.
Rudy Giuliani will add nothing but more scandals.
Joe Lieberman will not add anything McCain needs with Republicans - and while he might bring in a few Independents, will that offset the conservatives who could not swallow the Republican party adding a past Democrat and liberal to the ticket?
Palin and Jindal, I think they won't add as much as Cantor - but who knows?
Condi Rice will only draw the parallel to Bush that McCain does not need.

I think Huckabee is also completely out of the question - he would add nothing but more problems with conservatives for McCain.


I think right now, of the choices above McCain should pick Cantor, or Palin.
Pawlenty might help if McCain thinks he really can bring in Minnesota - but I doubt it, and he doesn't strike me as a bulldog that will help outside of Minnesota either.

I think, though, in the end it will be Ridge that he picks. Mainly because he will combat Biden in Pennsylvania and because he has foreign affairs experience, and because of his pro-abortion stance he will help bring in some more of those Clinton supporters who are on the fence. I just hope he doesn't alienate conservatives too much with the choice.

The candidates in a Star Wars setting...

My brother and I got this idea after something similar was started at blogsforfredthompson.
Basically, we took each pf the candidates, and our impressions of them, and compared them to Star Wars characters.

So, first, the Republicans.

Mike Huckabee - Senator Palpatine/Darth Sidious, because at first glance he appears to be all for the good of the country (or Republic if you are in Star Wars ;) ), thus he is not a visible threat with his several non-conservative traits, like big-government, higher taxes, poor foreign policy, which he is just waiting to reveal if everyone gives him the chance.

Rudy Giuliani - Master Luminara Unduli, because, while he is a jedi (jedi = conservative in this comparison) he has a few places where he doesn't agree with the council (mainstream conservative beliefs) and he has some personal issues. (Yes, I realize the Luminara is a female, but I Rudy was asking for that when he dressed up as a woman ;) )

John McCain - Master Qui-Gon Jinn, because, while he firmly believes he is doing the right things, on a number of subjects he disagrees with mainstream conservatism, and he has his own way of doing some things that is conflicting with what most people want.

Mitt Romney - Anakin Skywalker, because he can't decide whether he is good or evil.

Fred Thompson - Master Yoda, because, while he talks slower, and doesn't get all consumed by ambition, he has the knowledge and wisdom to lead. And, when the need arises, the passion and ability to defeat just about anyone, without getting all consumed with his power and place.

Ron Paul - Viceroy Nute Gunray, because he is all for free-trade (well, ok, the TF is only for free trade for themselves...) and because he can't stand a fight (he would rather send in a bunch of disposable droids...).



And now for the Democrats.

Hillary Clinton - General Grievous. I think this one is pretty self-explanatory, but if not, Hillary is a clear and visible threat that represents a secession from the values that have shaped our country. And because neither of them look extremely healthy...

Barack Obama - Darth Maul, because he came out of nowhere to a high position, and because he is a very visible threat.

John Edwards - Count Dooku, because, while he is very wrong in how he is going about it, he does appear to truly think he is doing the right thing.

Dennis Kucinich - Jabba the Hutt. He is against conflict (it isn't good for business if everyone dies is it?), he is for more governmental control, and he opposes most, if not all, of the morals that this country is founded upon.



Well, I think that covers most everyone, but if I forgot someone, just let me know ;)
If nothing else, this serves to make me like more the values that the media are blasting Thompson for, slow, deliberate, powerful.

And if you are wondering, I see Huckabee as the most dangerous, followed closely by Hillary and Kucinich.

Fred Thompson - may the force be with us.