Who Ya Callin' "We," Motherpucker???

[mallorys_camera]

The Dayrunner mentality and Christian evangelism are such an inspired fusion that whatever your feelings toward either – I'm suspicious – you can but admire the marketing genius of the guy who came up with it. Props to Reverend Rick Warren!

That said, I'm not sure presenting the Bible as a series of time management exercises is reason enough for both presidential candidates to do one-on-ones with the guy.

I just don't get Obama. If one out of four American voters are born-again Christians, that means three out of four Americans aren't. I don't quite understand Obama's determination to court these people unless his earlier courtship of the left was an equally opportunistic stratagem.

And I think his response to the abortion question was a poor choice of words to say the least. What the hell did he mean by "…answering that question with specificity … is above my pay grade.”

How much do you have to get paid to answer that question? Since the president's yearly salary is considerably less than, say, Donald Trump's (or Rick Warren's, for that matter) does that mean once Obama gets elected, he's going to defer all Rove vs. Wade decision making to Donald Trump?

I know, I know – it was a joke.

But see, it's not a joking matter.

More and more I am wondering whether I am actually going to vote for Obama in November or sit this one out. The Obama presidency is being sold exactly the same way the Democratic congress was sold in 2006 – "we" need to control the White House! Only as far as I can tell the Democratic Congress has been a disaster. Despite all the campaign bluster, they signed Dubya a blank check to continue the stupid war in Iraq, a war by the way that makes any military intervention on behalf of Georgia – which might be a war worth fighting – totally impossible.

I just picture all those Move On Democrats sitting by the phone in their frilliest party dresses. He never writes, he never calls, they're thinking. But they luv him anyway.

Not me.

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[lacachet.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'll vote fo him, but I am wondering how many promises will be kept, or attempted, even. BTW, as I was waitng in line at the grocery store, I took a look at "People", RH's rielle name is Lisa Druck, fyi! *laugh*

[blackhilllife.livejournal.com]

okay...
"I just don't get Obama."
Join the crowd. What has he REALLY told the voters? He wants change? I've heard absolutely nothing on how he wants to change things, what the detailed plans are, etc.
All I've heard is to nix the tax cuts, and raise more taxes.
Now, if he would find a way for hard working people to bring more of their income home, I'd stand in line to vote for him.

I just think it's sort of scary, that something happens somewhere in the world, and our focus gets moved there, over and over, until November creeps up on us and we run to the polls STILL without knowing what the candidates want to do for us at home.

[nokomisjeff.livejournal.com]

I use taxes as a litmus test for who I'll vote for, and if they intend to lower my taxes, I'll vote for them. I looked at Obama's tax plan, ran the numbers as applicable to me, and realized that there's no way I'd vote for him. Plus, he's kind of too slick for me. He does, however, appeal to that educated upper middle class racial guilt thing........

Jeff

[mallorys-camera.livejournal.com]

"Lisa" is pronounced "Riley." Didn't you know?

[mallorys-camera.livejournal.com]

I've heard absolutely nothing on how he wants to change things, what the detailed plans are, etc.

Fairness compels me to tell you that Obama actually goes into great detail about his policy positions on his website.

In general, I felt those policies were weaker than H. Clinton's which is why I voted for her in the CA primary (although I'm not a big fan of her's either.)

I absolutely loath John McCain. Even if I didn't disagree with most of his political stances, I have a long memory. Just because he didn't get indicted in that Charles Keating mess doesn't mean he was innocent. If I had to guess, I'd guess that Cindy's Budweiser bucks bought off some judge.

[mallorys-camera.livejournal.com]

There are certain instances where -- theoretically, at least -- I would consent to having my taxes raised.

However, having worked for the government -- the CA state govt, true, not the federal govt but I figure they're not administered all that differently -- I know firsthand the amount of wastefullness involved. Before I'd agree to having my taxes raised (not that they need my consent, sadly), they'd have to clean house.

[nokomisjeff.livejournal.com]

Only once did I ever vote to have my taxes raised, and that was a 2.5 mill increase to benefit education. I wasn't being altruistic at the time, as my son was a 4th grader in public school. Luckily, by the time he was in 9th grade, I was able to get him out of the horrible public school system and into a good prep school. Recently, some of the kids from his middle school days came over for a reunion of sorts. Out of 6 kids, one was in a state school, 2 were part time community college kids, and the other three are doing stuff like mowing lawns, smoking dope, and committing crimes. I don't mind spending money on education if they keep the unions at bay, and actually try to educate the kids. But raising capital gains and estate taxes.....they should be lowering them instead.

There is no such thing as efficient government:)


Jeff

[mallorys-camera.livejournal.com]

Out of 6 kids, one was in a state school, 2 were part time community college kids, and the other three are doing stuff like mowing lawns, smoking dope, and committing crimes.

These were the Exeter kids?

Funny how that works. Max is one of the few success stories from his private school too. (I don't know if RLS qualifies as a prep school, though it's also a boarding school and I was quite impressed by the level of education he received there.) Max was on a scholarship for 3 out of the 4 years he was there. Other kids -- spawn of land developers, rock stars and obscenely rich restauranteurs -- seem to have ended up either in rehab or at Monterey Peninsula Community College.

It's funny -- a couple of years ago Max finally told me about all the, uh, illicit activities he engaged in during high school. Honestly, I didn't know!

"So how come ____ got hooked and you didn't?" I asked.

"I always know just how far you can go before it gets dangerous," he replied.

[nokomisjeff.livejournal.com]

They were kids from middle school here in Florida. Every one of his Exeter friends ended up in a top college, except for one kid who joined the Marines to go kill Arabs.

I found out about John's illegal activities when I snooped on his hard drive and saw pictures. I admonished him to never put any of those pictures anywhere on the web, as it would come back and bite him in the butt. As far as drinking, I don't mind moderate use of alcohol as long as there's no driving. Speaking of alcohol, I found out that my kid drinks better stuff than I do. I've found empties of Dom Perignon, Glenlivet, and Piper in his closet. The top shelf stuff he likes is a bit out of my price range. Ahhhh....the folly of youth.


Jeff