- The Independent -

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Ralph Nader again!!!

Here we go again! Ralph Nader is back in the race. Well folks, if you would like to help the Republican regime stay in the White House vote for old Ralphie!

Nader is mostly a national embarrassment as far as I can see. He refuses to acknowledge that he is playing a spoiler role in this years election. If I recall correctly he has said that the last four times, and history has shown to the contrary. What a waste of money to those who may consider contributing to his campaign. I realize he is an Independent, but not really a viable candidate.

Mayor Bloomberg has also become an Independent and might be considering a run, and just might be a viable candidate depending on what kind of platform he would run on. He has the money, the experience, the respect of Independents, and some in the red and blue parties.

John McCain will surely be the candidate for the Republicans, and I think would bring more of the same with a few changes as he is a bit more centered and would buck some of the traditional values of the party's hard core base. All in all he's probably the most desirable we've seen in that party in some time. It is problematic however that once in office he would become more and more loyal to that base. Ronald Reagan you say? Well maybe.

It's an interesting race, and anything can happen in politics, so stay tuned and crank up the volume. It's gonna be 'so' much fun!

Later- Beau.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Hillarys done? Why?

Hillary's done. That is according to 'some' pundits around the country. If so, everybody from Wolf Blitzer to the CNN pages are asking, why? What did Hillary do wrong? I don't think it's a matter of what she did, but what she didn't do. She didn't hit the trail in most of the grass roots type areas, she didn't recognize the trend of the young voters following Iowa, and the Obama Girls' impact on the internet, and she didn't understand the logic that as in sports anyone can be beat on any given day, don't underestimate the opponent.

Having said all of the above, I don't believe Hillary will be the nominee for the Democratic Party. There is probably no way in hell she is going to win Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, barring some miracle, but that's Hucabee's area isn't it? Having said that, I hope Hillary doesn't make the Huckabee mistake of dragging out 'her' run if it is evident that she is beaten. Don't make it a superdelegate decision. Speaking of superdelegates, in case you don't know, we have one that is 21 yrs old and at this time last year at his own admission didn't know what a superdelegate was! Do we want him making that kind of decision? No wonder we're in the mess we're in!

Ah well, the best answer is to vote Independent and vote for the best Obama, er Clinton, er person!

Thanks for stopping by, Beau.

Friday, February 15, 2008

'Obama Girls'/ One million from Obama!!

Right about now Obama should say thanks in a big way to 'Obama Girls' with 'one million dollars' from Barack Obama! Why? The Obama Girls have almost single handedly made the so called movement happen! Think about it. How many videos have been deemed to be cool by the young people, and what was the result? It then becomes fashionable to take part in or do whatever it is. In this case, it has become fashionable to get out and vote for Obama, hmmm, go figger.

The groups of voters that are following suit are quite remarkable also. Months ago, Hillary Clinton was a shoe in almost nationally, especially with women, blacks, hispanics, and seniors. Guess what? Obama now is enjoying cutting into Clinton's bread and butter base! All because of a bouncy busty Obama girl!

Ok, you might argue that Obama has done more than just jump on the old bandwagon! I will concede that point. He does have a lot on the ball, he's intelligent, charismatic, a very competent speaker, and most importantly, he was able to recognize the value of publicity that was gotten by the Obama Girls. 'They' made it a movement,'not' Obama!

No matter what the outcome is, it is fair to ask, without the Obama Girls would Obama have had the response of the young people, and would there now be a so called movement?

Voice your opinion! I can't wait to see some of 'your' answers! This could be a lot of fun!

Thanks, Beau