The New Revolution

I graduated high school in 1979 and it is our generation that has slowly shaped the country we come to live in today.  I am sad at what I see.  I don't see a country that will offer the diversity of opportunity to my son and his family.  I don't see a country that represents the freedom that our forefathers fought to have and give to future generations.  I don't see a government of the people, for the people, by people...  I don't see a country that tolerates religious freedom and expression of those beliefs.  I don't see a country that seemingly doesn't exemplify life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

The American people have slowly given up the ideals of democracy, capitalism and freedom to become ensnared in a trap that some how claims we are entitled. The only thing we are entitled to is our own mistakes and the consequences of those choices.

In the last 20 years our country has really changed.  Is it for the better or the worse?

Welcome to the revolution and most of us don't realize that it is happening.

We are not alone

1984, Brave New World, Watergate, wire taps, phone taps, opening our mail, drones, street cameras, cookies, tracking, Facebook, twitter, GPS, NSAand black boxes.

Someone, some government or even a friend knows where, what and possibly why you are doing something.

Welcome to civilization and computers.

We are becoming a society that will soon not have books, records, handwritten letters, or privacy.

Just look and see the trail that you leave everyday offline or online.

Change

Change.

Isn't there something we would like to CHANGE in ourselves or others.  Change...what a great word, but isn't it difficult to implement.

I look back at the election and I recognize one thing.  Conservative talk radio needs to change.  The Republican party needs to change.  Voters need to change in order to bring about change.

If you have a routine in place, where you get your hair cut, where you buy your groceries, or even your coffee; you are comfortable.  Being comfortable is hard to change.

Why do we need to see change?  Change is that mutation that pushes us to the next level.  Change is something that results in making something work different or even better.

If the country is going to change and take a different path a new message and an image has to be constructed.  This is true with everything.  If you are starting a business you have to have an image, a message, and you have to make to it work.

Anything we try to change has to succeed on all levels.

Change = goal + image + message

If you want to lose weight it involves change.
 
If you want to quit smoking you have to change.

If you want to improve your life you have to change.

Change.

Conservative Radio Must Endorse Romney

Mark Levin doesn't endorse Mitt Romney, he is saying "Don't vote for Obama."  It is a mistake to not endorse Romney.  Why?  It means you don't support him, and if you don't support him why should your listeners support him.  What does it mean not to support Romney?  It means you aren't going to vote for him.  Bill Clinton endorsed and spoke on Obama's behalf, why can't conservative radio talk hosts.

Why should I support Mark Levin's platform of not voting for Obama?  Because that isn't a reason.  You can't win an Election with, "Don't vote for Obama, he will take us to the point of no return."  Wow that is a real reason to vote for Romney.  Obama will increase the debt, don't vote for him.  Vote for the guy I don't endorse.  Obama is going to make our country a socialist country, don't vote for him.  Vote for the guy I don't endorse.  This is a real winning strategy for conservative radio when they don't even endorse the best candidate running for President.  We can't grab Reagan DNA and clone him for this election. Endorse Romney and lead him to victory with your support.

The last few days we have been hearing about the leaked video of Romney's, and the liberal media is having a field day.  I think it is the best thing to happen to Romney.  It was simple, it was blunt, and it demonstrated that Romney has an opinion.

The part of the video that talks about the 47% is one of the best, because he talks about his campaign having to focus on the 53%.  What is wrong with that?   Romney finally said something that has substance. 

What has happened to Ryan during this time?  This video has muted him.

Back to Romney.  This video has set the ground work for Romney to come out with his economic plan, his strategy for creating 12 million jobs, and his plan for reducing the budget deficit.  He has to take opportunity of this free press and define himself as a Candidate and his plan for the country.  I want specifics not a speech Obama could make, any candidate could make or even one that I could make.  Romney needs to build traction by showing us he has the courage to speak the who, what, where, when, how and why of his plan.  He has to get to the details.

Mark Levin endorse Romney.  Mitt Romney listen to Mark Levin and let us know you have details not just bullet points.  Romney be a man, show us your vision and we will vote for you.  Mark Levin endorse Romney and get him votes.

Defining America

Once again an election for the leadership of our country will be determined by the choice of words used and their perceived meaning.  Can we really trust what we are hearing, being told, or viewing in a commercial?

I listen to conservative radio and get tired of the diatribe or the method of spreading the message.  I listen to the liberal news and radio shows and get tired of their diatribe and methods as well.

I guess politics is learning and understanding.  You can't take a candidate's view, presentation, or speech for the reality of the issues.  You have to discover them for yourself and then make a decision.

Knowing what the country needs starts with your state elected officials who represent you on the grassroots level.  You have to have a presence on that level and be involved.  Your federally elected officials are next- the Congressman.  You really need to know what type of person they are, what their ideals are and what, if anything, they will really do when they get to Washington.  The President has power, but he is controlled by the House and Senate.

Unfortunately today we have a shambles on our hands.  I don't think neither party really represents the people.  Sadly, I don't think America is once what it was either.  The dysfunctional Congress and Executive branch really represents the American Public.  Yes, I just said that Government doesn't represent the people, but in fact I think it does.

We have been polarized since this Depression has started and it has changed how our government works.  Our government works by getting re-elected and not acting on the best interest of the country.

This election, of all offices, will be determined by which set of values shows up at the polls.  They will determine the course.

Government is only as good as the vision of those who run, manipulate and enact change.  Are you ready?

Why the Republican Presidential Candidates are Struggling

Why can't a Republican candidate get a foothold with the Republican or Conservative electorate?

1.  They don't come across as being genuine.
2.  They seem opportunistic rather then visionary.
3.  They don't connect with the common person.
4.  Where is the message or campaign theme?

I can't shake this feeling that the Republican Party doesn't want to win this election again.  Four years ago they picked an aging, stiff and bland candidate who had to compete against a young, well spoken and opportunistic Democrat who had a vision.  Today President Obama's vision from that campaign, so long ago, has turned into a dream and a far fetched one at that.  But he had a vision and drive.  I don't see that from the Republican Field.

The Candidates (all of them) need to go back and look at Bill Clinton's campaign to upset the George H. Bush back in 1992.  20 years ago, a man from Arkansas, Bill Clinton coined a phrase,

"It's the economy, stupid!"

That one phrase was the beginning of the end for then President Bush.  It didn't matter that it wasn't really the truth.  It resonated.  Guess what people, it is sure as hell true today.

I don't see one candidate today espousing the same phrase.  People would catch on because the focus is on them and not you.  What happened to the phrase many candidates have used in the past, "Are you better off today then you were four years ago?"  That is the message and that message isn't out there.  We want to hear what you will do for us and not what you want to do.

You have candidates talking about everything but what is needed for the common man.  A 59 step plan, as soon as I heard 59 I tuned out.  A colony on the Moon, at least some of will have a chance to live some where our government isn't.   Stop making all of these stump speeches that appeal to the state you are in today, but focus on the solutions that address the general problems:

1.  Unemployment
2.  Foreclosures
3.  Stagnant salaries and every increasing cost of fuel, food and utilities.
4.  A government that is out of control on spending that will eventually force all of us to pay more taxes.

What happened to a candidate listening to me or all of us?  Hell, the government and our elected officials don't even listen, so what do we expect from a person wanting to be President?

1.  Genuine.

We all have crap meters and the only candidate that expressing his true beliefs is Ron Paul.  He connects because he is genuinely being himself.  Do I like his political leanings, no, but I know what I would be getting.

Romney, once again is coming across like some B actor in a bad movie with a bad script.  Mitt be yourself, if you can't be yourself I am sorry to say you will not be President. People recognize you for what you are and that is fake.

Gingrich is genuine if you can figure out which person he is on a give day or week.  Is he that Clinton era Speaker of the House, the man in search of a new wife, a man working for Fannie and Freddie, a man with more so called enemies then friends, or the silver haired man with the silver tongue.  I have been swayed his one liners or his take on the Beltway, but can you trust him?

Santorum is from Pennsylvania and won as a Republican in a Democratic state, who cares.  What is his career path that qualifies him to be President?  I hope it wasn't being a Senator.  Generally a President who has been a Senator makes for a poor President, just look at the guy who is in office now.  All I know about Santorum is he became a Republican Senator in a Democratic state.  I just went to his web page and it sure doesn't tell me who he is.  All he wants is enough money from me, so he can mail me a sweater vest.  Wow.

I watch the debates, I listen to interviews, and this is my perception.  Nothing personal enough to touch the heart of a voter.  Which one of them could you give a trillion dollars to and expect to get it back with interest?

2.  Visionary

I know why you are running for President, so you can be President.  Why are you really running for President.  I haven't heard that yet.  Repeal Obama-care, that is your message.  Cut taxes, original but what does it matter when I can barely make ends meet.  Balance the budget, damn you are getting there.  You will promise anything like the current President did and totally forget what you promised on the day you are sworn in.

If I could tell you what visionary is for each of these candidates I certainly wouldn't be writing this rarely read blog.

I can only make a few suggestions on developing a Vision or campaign theme, go read the history of the 1992 campaign of Bill Clinton or the 1980 campaign of Ronald Reagan.

What makes a great President is a great Speaker of the House and President of the Senate.  We haven't had that for many years.

3.  Connecting with the Common Man

Maybe there should be a show, Undercover Presidential Candidate, allowing these wannabes to see what real life is for a person who has to struggle with it day in and day out.

Instead of a debate I want a real life situation tests.  Can any of these guys fill out a W-2, balance a check book, take my pay check buy groceries, fill up a car with gas, and pay a 29% interest credit card bill?  Tell your boss your child is sick and need to leave to take care of them, and then ask a few more times.  See what you don't have much in your savings or checking and that your 401K has tanked for 4 years, and figure out how you are going to help your child through college and retire.  Realize that oranges are now sold by the piece and not the pound.

Connect by telling me you will have a balanced budget as President, since this President has never even submitted a budget.  Connect by telling me you will veto any bill with earmarks.  Connect by telling me that you will veto any bill pr budget that spends more money then the government takes in.  Connect by telling me the truth regarding what you can do and can't do when you are President.  Tell the truth.

4.  A Campaign Theme

Rick Santorum-  The Courage to Fight for America

Ron Paul         -  Restore America Now

Mitt Romney  -  Believe in America

This one is harder:
New Gingrich -  "Winning the Future Together" from the google search results
                       -  Help Win Florida
                       -  21st Century Contract with America

None of these are particularly great.

The courage to fight for America, what is Santorum fighting for?  I have no clue. We aren't at war yet.  If he is fighting the government, then it is an oxymoron.  Just a slogan that doesn't say anything.

Restore America Now, makes it sound like Ron Paul wants to fix an old car.  We all know if you restore a classic car you generally spend more then the car is worth.  This slogan just doesn't work.  Generally, when someone restores something it is a work in progress that takes longer to do then you intended.  This slogan should disqualify him from being President, including the fact he has two first names.

Believe in America, this from a candidate we don't believe.  Romney needs to Believe in himself first, then we will believe.  Same conclusion as Ron Paul's slogan.

Finally, Gingrich's multiple slogans for the multiple personalities?  The first one is the best of all the candidates, "Winning the Future Together".  This is a slogan that tries to bring the people into the campaign.  Sadly, I didn't see it anywhere on the home page.  But I did see, Help Win Florida which sounds like a lottery or is he trying to keep the Cubans from invading Florida.  The last one about a contract, fat chance I could read and understand a contract any candidate would write, but I doubt I could read it all before his term is over.  Besides, how is Gingrich going to get 300 million signatures.

You know, all I want is "One of the People for the People."

Almost 2 years ago

I would never make a living blogging. Looking at my minuscule volume of posts is very indicative of that statement.

I looked back at my January 10, 2010 post and it ended as follows:

The Republicans or the conservatives need to find a dynamic spokesman and formulate a message. There is currently no person in the public eye willing to take the current Government to task with a message that is going to bring hope and unify the conservatives into taking control during the mid-term elections and eventually the Presidency. What is the message? We the people have had to tighten our belts and become a nation of savers rather then credit whores. The message needs to focus on the this:

1. The economy is still the biggest issue.
2. The out of control debt.
3. Affordable health care for the entire population.
4. Strengthening social security and medicare with tax reform.
5. Tax reform that involves fiscal responsibility.
6. Revise the amount and recipients of foreign aid.

Change starts with each and everyone of us.

As we can see things have not changed much. In fact it has gotten worse. There are a few items not listed that have really impacted our wallets and disposable income. First is the cost of fuel and energy since that post, and the second is the cost of food as a whole.

One thing that changed was the control of the House of Representatives shifted to the Republicans. What have they done? Honestly, nothing but really disappoint. They have failed to maintain their message, not use their power to bring about change, and unfortunately improve the image of Obama.

As we roll into the election of 2012 which is called the most important of our life time as conservatives we have seen each front runner of a Republican candidate fall to the way side while Romney slowly builds his momentum. I fear that we pushing Obama into a win. Is our only salvation Hillary Clinton making a run as a 3rd party candidate? Is our only salvation the religious conservative voter finding a candidate to back and push him home, and will the Tea Party fall in line?

The Tea Party has been very quiet, it seems that they have just become a footnote in history. On that note...time for a cup roobios tea and think what about what should have been instead of the ugly reality we are to face.

Change starts with each of us, and do we have the determination our forefathers had to bring change? Just do it.