So John McCain thinks that selecting a female will allow him to sweep to the White House in November? Yeah...umm I am going with No.
Sarah Palin is barely known in the US. I can guarantee she is not known outside the US. While that is probably not the reason she was selected, I am not sure that this will help John McCain. I certainly don't think that she will be able to get any Hillary Clinton supporters over to McCain's side. She is pro-life and pro-gun. Not really strong Democratic beliefs.
Very interesting choice Sen. McCain.
I think McCain's attempt will once again be foiled. This time history is a stronger call to the American people.
Who again is Sarah Palin?
Friday, August 29, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Why Religion is Bad...
Why is it, that if you believe in "God" then your opinions and views are much more important than those who do not believe?
Why is it that you have to believe in "God" in order to have morality? The definition of morality is this: Morality means a code of conduct held to be authoritative in matters of right and wrong. Morals are created by and define society, philosophy, religion, or individual conscience. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morality) Notice in the definition that it does not hold morality as being strictly based in religious beliefs. I do not believe in the existence of "God", however I do have a strong sense of morality and ethics. I base my morals in common sense. To me it is obvious that murder is wrong, I don't have to base my conclusion on a "higher power". I have the consciousness and common sense to come to that conclusion myself. I wasn't raised with religion either, so you can't deduce that the morality I have now comes from a religious base from childhood. Most of my morality and education comes from being given taught common sense.
I credit a lot of my common sense as coming from my mom, Oprah, the TV show Growing Pains and watching other people make mistakes. I have the ability to watch other people make mistakes and know that I don't want to have the same outcome. I have never had that glossy, fair tale in my mind of maybe it will be different if I do it. That is not to say that I never try anything on my own, because I do, I just watch for mistakes that could happen in the future, I pay attention to the red flags in my mind, my heart. I don't go against the internal voice I have telling me not to do something. And no that voice is not "God", that voice is my own saying, you know what I have seen this situation before, or I see what is on the horizon and then I take responsibility for that and move in a different direction. No religion needed whatsoever!
So now I ask again, Why is it, that if you believe in "God" then your opinions and views are much more important than those who do not believe? Why are politicians forced to conform to the religious ideals that are set forth by the Evangelical Christians. Is it not a better thing in this country to not have a leader who is beholden to one group or another? Don't people get all bent out of shape when there are lobbyists in Washington DC trying to get their message heard by politicians? Don't those lobbyists represent a group of people who want their voice heard, whether it is a large company or a fringe group? What makes a lobbyist any different from the Evangelical Christian groups?
I have a real issue with the meeting of the candidates tonight. They are attending a 2 hour forum at a church in California in order to discuss religion and values. Can a person NOT have values without religion? Are the problems we have in the world today based on a religious belief? No. They are all encompassing problems that are spread over those with religion and those with no religion.
Stop trying to force your opinions, values and self announced moral authority on those of us who don't share your opinions, values and self announced moral authority. I for one am doing gloriously without your nonsense.
Why is it that you have to believe in "God" in order to have morality? The definition of morality is this: Morality means a code of conduct held to be authoritative in matters of right and wrong. Morals are created by and define society, philosophy, religion, or individual conscience. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morality) Notice in the definition that it does not hold morality as being strictly based in religious beliefs. I do not believe in the existence of "God", however I do have a strong sense of morality and ethics. I base my morals in common sense. To me it is obvious that murder is wrong, I don't have to base my conclusion on a "higher power". I have the consciousness and common sense to come to that conclusion myself. I wasn't raised with religion either, so you can't deduce that the morality I have now comes from a religious base from childhood. Most of my morality and education comes from being given taught common sense.
I credit a lot of my common sense as coming from my mom, Oprah, the TV show Growing Pains and watching other people make mistakes. I have the ability to watch other people make mistakes and know that I don't want to have the same outcome. I have never had that glossy, fair tale in my mind of maybe it will be different if I do it. That is not to say that I never try anything on my own, because I do, I just watch for mistakes that could happen in the future, I pay attention to the red flags in my mind, my heart. I don't go against the internal voice I have telling me not to do something. And no that voice is not "God", that voice is my own saying, you know what I have seen this situation before, or I see what is on the horizon and then I take responsibility for that and move in a different direction. No religion needed whatsoever!
So now I ask again, Why is it, that if you believe in "God" then your opinions and views are much more important than those who do not believe? Why are politicians forced to conform to the religious ideals that are set forth by the Evangelical Christians. Is it not a better thing in this country to not have a leader who is beholden to one group or another? Don't people get all bent out of shape when there are lobbyists in Washington DC trying to get their message heard by politicians? Don't those lobbyists represent a group of people who want their voice heard, whether it is a large company or a fringe group? What makes a lobbyist any different from the Evangelical Christian groups?
I have a real issue with the meeting of the candidates tonight. They are attending a 2 hour forum at a church in California in order to discuss religion and values. Can a person NOT have values without religion? Are the problems we have in the world today based on a religious belief? No. They are all encompassing problems that are spread over those with religion and those with no religion.
Stop trying to force your opinions, values and self announced moral authority on those of us who don't share your opinions, values and self announced moral authority. I for one am doing gloriously without your nonsense.
Monday, August 4, 2008
My Child...
Simple post today... I have a superb child. Creative, Intelligent, Thoughtful, Kind, Caring, Passionate and Inquisitive! And she's only 5...the world should prepare!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
It's been a while...
So it has been a while since I last posted and I was so graciously reminded of that by someone very dear to me.
The topic I am on now...friends. I have a very dear male best friend. Never have I had a male best friend who completely understands me. He gets who I am and how I work and what pushes my buttons and he will never push the buttons himself. He is extremely generous with his time and patience with me. I savor every minute I am lucky to have with him.
That's it for tonight...Anyone else have a friend like mine?
The topic I am on now...friends. I have a very dear male best friend. Never have I had a male best friend who completely understands me. He gets who I am and how I work and what pushes my buttons and he will never push the buttons himself. He is extremely generous with his time and patience with me. I savor every minute I am lucky to have with him.
That's it for tonight...Anyone else have a friend like mine?
Monday, April 7, 2008
Jamie Lee Curtis....
If there was a woman in this world that most accurately represents the kind of woman I want to be in life if would be Jamie Lee Curtis. The greatest compliment I believe you can pay someone is that they are real. She is fantastic. She makes me feel empowered and excited to be getting older in my life!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Lee_Curtis
What an incredible representation of what a woman should be!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Lee_Curtis
What an incredible representation of what a woman should be!
Monday, March 3, 2008
I am a democrat....however....
I do not appreciate the tactics being used by Hillary Clinton while she is grasping to win in Ohio and Texas. Its as though, she smells even the slightest wiff of something, no matter what it is and she tries to exploit it for all that it will get her... she is using tactics right out of the republican manual.
I will be looking forward to the election tomorrow in Ohio and Texas to see if Hillary will finally exit gracefully.
There is no possible way that Hillary Clinton can think that just because she was the wife of a former president, that she has more experience than Senator Obama... They are relatively equal.
Hillary knock that nonsense off... Unite the party!
Vote Tomorrow People, VOTE!!
I will be looking forward to the election tomorrow in Ohio and Texas to see if Hillary will finally exit gracefully.
There is no possible way that Hillary Clinton can think that just because she was the wife of a former president, that she has more experience than Senator Obama... They are relatively equal.
Hillary knock that nonsense off... Unite the party!
Vote Tomorrow People, VOTE!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
So the debates continue...
Normally I wouldn't be watching presidential debates. I vote usually by party lines. I consider myself a democrat and I vote the like...
Back in 2000, I voted democrat of course... I really wasn't into the election that year, I voted party lines, but Al Gore didn't really move me, no real inspiration. I didn't see him as having very much charisma. Then September 11Th happened and for a split second I was sort of glad to have George Bush in the office. Of course I am sure most people felt that, but I am also sure that whoever would have been in office would have had the same reaction from the American people. With that said, it wasn't too long after September 11Th that things started changing, perceptions were changing. I think that September 11Th allowed George Bush and his administration to feel like he had a blank check to get whatever he wanted. I think that George Bush has abused the office of the President of the United States. He has made this country less safe, in his lack of concern in the right areas (North Korea, Afghanistan etc) and his over zealous charge in the wrong areas (Iraq, Warrant less Wiretapping, Scooter Libby pardon etc).
In this current election season, I am inspired, energized and ready for change. The reason? Senator Barrack Obama! He is fantastic, he is a motivator, a spectacular orator, he is amazing! I think the main difference between him and Senator Clinton is this, Senator Clinton is divisive whereas Senator Obama is all about unity. Senator Clinton loves to talk about her 35 years of experience, but with that comes baggage. There are a lot of people who didn't like the Clinton years and she is part of the reason for that. Senator Obama on the other hand doesn't have the same sort of baggage. He is not one to shy away from crossing the aisles to work with Republicans, and he has always been forthcoming about that fact. Now staunch Democrats would say, oh no your goal should be All Democrats that is how you get things done... however that is not reality. There will never be All Democrats... it should be a major requirement to being president that you are willing and that you actively work on crossing party lines and working together. That is the reason I believe Barrack Obama will be the next President of the United States.
He has my vote!
Back in 2000, I voted democrat of course... I really wasn't into the election that year, I voted party lines, but Al Gore didn't really move me, no real inspiration. I didn't see him as having very much charisma. Then September 11Th happened and for a split second I was sort of glad to have George Bush in the office. Of course I am sure most people felt that, but I am also sure that whoever would have been in office would have had the same reaction from the American people. With that said, it wasn't too long after September 11Th that things started changing, perceptions were changing. I think that September 11Th allowed George Bush and his administration to feel like he had a blank check to get whatever he wanted. I think that George Bush has abused the office of the President of the United States. He has made this country less safe, in his lack of concern in the right areas (North Korea, Afghanistan etc) and his over zealous charge in the wrong areas (Iraq, Warrant less Wiretapping, Scooter Libby pardon etc).
In this current election season, I am inspired, energized and ready for change. The reason? Senator Barrack Obama! He is fantastic, he is a motivator, a spectacular orator, he is amazing! I think the main difference between him and Senator Clinton is this, Senator Clinton is divisive whereas Senator Obama is all about unity. Senator Clinton loves to talk about her 35 years of experience, but with that comes baggage. There are a lot of people who didn't like the Clinton years and she is part of the reason for that. Senator Obama on the other hand doesn't have the same sort of baggage. He is not one to shy away from crossing the aisles to work with Republicans, and he has always been forthcoming about that fact. Now staunch Democrats would say, oh no your goal should be All Democrats that is how you get things done... however that is not reality. There will never be All Democrats... it should be a major requirement to being president that you are willing and that you actively work on crossing party lines and working together. That is the reason I believe Barrack Obama will be the next President of the United States.
He has my vote!
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