Is There A Chance Of A Viable Independent Candidate?

Newsmax released a story covering the possibility of an independent Presidential candidate (Note My Georgian Friends that Sam Nunn is mentioned as a possibility! Yes...I understand that he wouldn't stand a chance but is interesting to note.)

Ron Paul 101

The more I talk with fellow Christian voters I find that many are in the same boat I am in. We like Mike Huckabee's strong proactive stance on social issues like abortion but when it comes to his fiscal policies we are a bit concerned. Some of us like Ron Paul for his message of fiscal reformation and his stance on abortion but are unsure if he will proactively work as hard as Mike Huckabee on social issues.

While I am still not sure of who I will vote for, I do see a common trend in fellow Christians and that is this: they haven't really listended to Ron Paul.

While I have been accused of secretly being a Ron Paul fanatic trying to persuade Christians to "convert" to Ron Paul, my desire is that people simply listen to both candidates and make an informed and God honoring decision. From my perspective my fellow brothers have not made an effort to be equally informed of these two candidates and I think that is a improper.

So, I submit to you now to watch this video and listen to what Paul has to say. I will warn you that he does not talk about his personal faith as much as the other candidates and I will readily admit that I wish he would do so a little more often. But let me not influence your presuppositions prior to watching this.

Enjoy!

Zogby: Ron Paul Will Surprise You

Read this first and then read below.

Please remember my friends that when I make a prediction or make a statement it may take a while for the media, politically savvy people, and naysayers to come to the realization and conclusion that there actually is validity to what I say (yes, that was said in my best Rush Limbaugh tone of voice.)

I have told people many times not to write off dark horse candidate Ron Paul too quickly. The immediate response that I get from most is "we will not have to worry about Ron Paul. He is old, libertarian, and against the war in Iraq." What most Republicans and Republican leaning Independents haven't realized is that nearly all the things Paul represents is becoming/is the ideal for many Americans and themselves.

What I find interesting as I talk with people who would consider themselves Christians, proponents of conservative government, and advocates of freedom and liberty, is that their ideology and philosophy would be best represented by Ron Paul. Many such people, though, quip that Paul is a "libertarian" as though that is a bad thing.

What most of these people don't realize is that the founders of this country and hero's of our original American culture were advocates of liberty. They were called "libertarians". The Libertarian Party has taken this tag and twisted it to mean that people can do whatever they want to do. So the problem is similar to that of what "Reformered" folks run into: people get confused as to the difference between those who are Reformed and those who are reformed. It is the same for libertarians getting mixed in with the Libertarians or those associated with the Libertarian Party. True liberty recognizes that there are certain unalienable rights and promises endowed to individual life's by their Creator, God. For example: when God says, "thou shalt not kill," righteous governments will protect the rights of the unborn.

Though Ron Paul rarely speaks on this issue from his theological perspective (which I am somewhat disappointed about) there have been a few instances and in the times that I have heard him do so I have been satisfied by his answers (this does not mean I am satisfied on all his positions).


To bring this full circle I would recommend that every voter reevaluate their choice candidate (even those who have gone with Paul) and determine whether he (or she in one instance) is a choice that God could use to bless this nation with renewed freedom and liberty through righteousness. We must remember not to make our decision based on a candidates historical or current rhetoric but on their current standing and righteous history. I believe such a decision is properly made by prayer, an open mind, and a lot of research. And of course I would recommend that you listen carefully to what Rep. Ron Paul has to say and give him an ear and a open non-biased-towards-"libertarian" mind.

I am always researching the information I put in my posts. I like to know as many details as possible and of course I want all of this so that the truth can be known to me and the citizens of this country. If you have any information or leads on this post they are most welcome. Thanks

Hillary: The Loser

As some of you know I have been saying, since the day it was conceived that Hillary would be the President elect in 2008, that Madam Clinton would not have the charisma and candor to fool the American people into electing her President. Finally polls are starting to catch up to my predictions. Here is an article on one such poll.

One thing I didn't predict was that Clinton would scare people with her aged and wrinkled appearance into not voting for her. I almost jumped out skin in fright when I saw this picture on Drudge Report the other day. This picture did set me to wondering what kind of makeup job she must have to do everyday. She must do something to disguise her aged conplexion since this is the first time I have seen her looking like this.

It has come to my understanding that the appropriate time to release this picture is Halloween...but I couldn't wait that long.

BTW: Here is an interesting article that showed up this morning on Hillary.

Ron Paul Tied With Rudy Guiliani

Ron Paul's standing neck and neck in Iowa with the former Republican front runner Rudy Guiliani begs the question: does Paul still have a chance? According to the ABC news and Washington Post poll Paul and Guiliani both stand at 8% just behind third place holder Fred Thompson at 9%.

With Paul's success in campaign contributions the question remains - will he be able to use his warchest to get his message out and across Iowa in time to suade enough voters to his side in order to place first or second in Iowa's primary? One aspect that I see helps Paul is that his close ally in the House and Presidential candidate Tom Tancredo is suspected to withdraw from the race and would probably endorse Paul, moving his small support base over to Paul. Every little bit helps.

Paul's current financial status for the quarter comes in at nearly $18.5 million.

Huckabee, Giuliani Tied in GOP Race According to Poll

Former Governor Mike Huckabee catching up to former Mayor Rudy Guiliani in the latest John Zogby poll. Read article here.

Speaking of Mayor Guiliani and Governor Huckabee, both released their Christmas campaign vidoes. Take a look and vote on which you like better.

Government Oversight In The Auto Industry

Should the federal government regulate the auto industry as it did today?

Read this and make you own decision.

D.C. Police Chief: "taking guns out of homes can help save lives."

DC Police are going to buy guns off the street this weekend in an attempt to reduce gun violence. This has to be one of the most ridicules ideas I have ever heard come from the gun control crowd.

How much logic does it take for a criminal with a firearm to come to the realization that "hey...I am not supposed to have this gun in DC. Why should I turn it into the police and risk being hauled off to jail?" It doesn't take a lot of brain power to conclude that nobody that poses as a potential violent threat is going to be turning in their guns.

One nagging question, though, in my mind is: how can the police buy firearms out of the hands of people who have been breaking the law by owning these "weapons" in the first place and still be enforcing their nonsensical gun ban? Will these transactions end with the police paying "lawbreakers" for their guns with no repercussions for the "lawbreaking"? I don't envision hardened criminals (or any criminals outside a mental institution) reconciling this "innovative idea" in their minds to the degree that they go and relinquish their "assault weapons" for $100. Maybe I am missing something here.

Paul Is Gaining Momentum In Finances. But How?

Dark Horse candidate Ron Paul, in another attempt to send a message to the media and the nation that his campaign should not be taken lightly, has come out with another "money bomb" day that has exceeded his and his campaigns expectations.

As of 6:00pm Sunday Paul had raked in over $15.9 million dollars for the fourth quarter.

Some have questioned, though, some of the sources Paul is receiving his money from? According to news sources 1 Paul's campaign has received and excepted funds and an endorsement from Dennis Hof and his prostitute ranch called the Moonlite Bunny Ranch (for the inquiring minds information I had never heard of this guy nor his whorehouse until researching this story.) (for my evangelical friends that might misinterpret my use of the word "whore" should go here to understand the reason I used the word.) Some find this a contradiction to what Paul says in his campaign speeches.

Ron Paul has said, in context of homosexuality, prostitution, and other types of evil, that he personally does not support the actions of people living in these sinful lifestyles but says that it is not the Federal governments job to interfere with such practices (from a constitutional stand point I would agree with him on that point.) A question many Christians are asking Paul in lieu of this is, "why is your campaign (an entity that you personally control) excepting money from people who blatantly are living a life of sin?" "You claim that you are personally against these sins, yet you accept the support of those who practice them. While this appears to be a good question, I do not believe it deducts to the core reasoning of this  issue.

The core question is: Should the government enforce morality? Since we are sticking with the core problem we must understand "morality" as what the Scriptures define as moral and immoral. The immorality list would include: murder, homosexuality, fornication, etc (the practices that the Scripture implicitly forbids) The morality list would include: love, joy, peace, etc (characteristics that the Scripture mandates Christians to practice.) Understanding what I mean as moral and immoral will aid us in this discussion (we are not talking about the gray areas)

First of all we must remember that no human instituted government is perfect. The governing of that of Moses in the Old Testament to King David's administration to the Greek and Roman republics of Christ's time were all corrupted and infected with sin. However we do see that when government has been an enforcer of God's law, God has blessed that government and the people under it's jurisdiction. Since we live in a direct democracy/republic with the elected governors and officials it is logical that those people should be promoting morality both through their respective offices and personal lives. 

In the case with candidate Paul there seems to be an error in his political world-view that tells him he should not be promoting God's law from his governing office. I would argue though that overall Congressman Paul's approach to liberty in most aspects of government are good for the Believers and the Church and will further aid in the spreading a reform in this country (if Christians have the liberty to speak the truth this will make way for a rapid spreading of the gospel and spreading of discipleship and result in America once again turning to the Almighty and acknowledging Him as this nations One and Only God. This thought will have to be fleshed out in the ensuing posts.) However, it would be ironic if, in this situation, the material possessions of the unrighteous were used to further a cause that was diametrically opposed to their own and brought about their own demise in a round-a-bout way.

I am always researching the information I put in my posts. I like to know as many details as possible and of course I want all of this so that the truth can be known to me and the citizens of this country. If you have any information or leads on this post they are most welcome. Thanks

How Much Will The Internet Influence The Presidential Nomination and Election?

According to a NetRatings report of November web traffic on Presidential candidates sites, Ron Paul and Barack Obama are their parties most popular candidates. It will be interesting to observe how much the internet popularity translates into electoral success. Will internet popularity trump polling success? Will it simply aid those whose standings in the polls are decent to really good? If so does that mean it will be Osama (oops, I meant Obama) v. the Huckster? I for one am hoping that internet success translates solely into victory (meaning it would be Paul v. Obama. But I would certainly settle with Huckabee v. Obama.

We shall see.

I am always researching the information I put in my posts. I like to know as many details as possible and of course I want all of this so that the truth can be known to me and the citizens of this country. If you have any information or leads on this post they are most welcome. Thanks

Here...Have Some Guns!

Today a friend of mine forwarded on a story to me that angered me. Our America is giving the Afghanistan government 60,000 M16's - M16's that the citizens of this country are not allowed to have at all in some states and at best are hard to get in states that have realatively lenient arms regulations. So why one might ask are we giving 60,000 of these "to dangerous to be in the hands of law abiding U.S citizens" guns to a country whose violent reputation preceeds them all around the world? Historically and currently Afghanistan's political and domestic outbreaks of violence and brutality have been so far out of proportion from that of the United States it is not even comparable. But that is not the point. Our government has zero constitutional or even logical grounds to use taxpayers money to fund the building or maintaining of other countries armies. The persons or person in our government that made this decision should be scorned and removed from their respective office.


I am always researching the information I put in my posts. I like to know as many details as possible and of course I want all of this so that the truth can be known to me and the citizens of this country. If you have any information or leads on this post they are most welcome. Thanks