Don’t Cross A Democrat: Ask Joe Lieberman

September 8th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

Joe Lieberman is putting all his eggs in the basket of John McCain. The once Democrat, now Independent, was rumored to be John McCain’s first choice for Vice President. Of course the Right went crazy, forcing John McCain to make a more Conservative Pick.

Even though McCain had to stick with his party, Joe Lieberman decided to stick with his friend. He gave a moving speech at the Republican National Convention and the Democrats were not happy about it. Due to his stance on the War in Iraq, Lieberman changed his political affliation to Independent after losing the democratic primaries in Conn. He still caucuses with the Democrats giving the 51-49 majority in the Senate. His reward? Chairmanship of the Homeland Security Committee.

Now if the Head Chair of the Homeland Security Committee with a majority in charge is willing to stick his neck across Party Lines should the public not take notice, for a couple of reason. If Lieberman can’t agree with the protection of our Homeland by the democrats; pay attention. If you believe in Change, then pay attention when the Democrats cut down someone for thinking independently. If think Integrity matters, then pay attention as the democrats let Lieberman stay at his post until they can manuvuer him out with out causing them to lose power. If you disagree that much with him, why isn’t he gone already?

Which brings me back to the Bill O’Reily and Barack Obama interveiw last week. If you read my post you know I don’t think Obama will be willing to stand up to the Democratic Party. And I think this helps to cement that idea. Hillary is out stomping for Barack Obama, even though he wasn’t Man enough to pick her for Vice President, just so she isn’t chastised by her Party. It isn’t because she believes Barack Obama is more qualified than John McCain, I assure you.

Obama knows to be careful not to upset the Left. You can tell by his inability to say we’re winning the war in Iraq. He continues to point to Political Reconciliation but 15 of the 18 benchmarks have been met. He refuses to say the Iraqis are standing up, even though they just gained control of Anbar Province. I’m beginning to see why he sticks so closely to his talking points. Just Ask Joe Lieberman.

Cindy McCain at Republican Convention

September 5th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

Now when I first saw Cindy McCain, I thought Stepford Wife. She looks like one of the Robots from the Movie. And everytime I’ve seen her since, I’ve thought the same thing. After watching her Video at the RNC last night, I’ll never see her that way again. Check it out.

Wow. I had no idea the life this Woman has led. And I thought about My Daughter. That’s what I want to leave for my daughter. I want to make a success of myself and have something to leave her. Then have her turn around and devote her life to bringing smiles to places they don’t currently exist.

And I don’t want her questioned for having more than One Home. And I don’t want her values doubted because I worked to set her a Nest Egg. And I don’t want her husband criticized for loving her, even though she’s rich. Isn’t that the Point of the American Dream?

Barack Obama On Bill O’Reily

September 5th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

They were trying to hurt me last night. The NFL Season kicked off, Congratulations Giants. John McCain gave his Acceptance Speech at the RNC. Specta had show #103. I had No Idea the Compassion of Cindy McCain. But My Most Anticipated Moment, Barack Obama on O’Reily.

Nice Move, Obama. Choosing to go on O’Reily the Same Night as McCain gave his acceptance speech. I must admit this is the first time I’ve watch almost every speech from both Conventions. I’ve followed this election closely and this is so much Fun. Not in the sense that it’s a Joke but to see Politicians move like Chess Pieces; it’s quite entertaining.

When Senator Hillary Clinton went on O’Reily, I said if Barack Obama doesn’t go on, it would kill his creditability. Now Hate him or Love him, Bill O’Reily is the King of Cable News. I don’t always agree with him. Especially on Matters of Hip Hop. I mean he didn’t even pronounce Nas correctly. But he asks direct question and pushes for direct answers. He also sheds alot of light on corrupt Judges in this Country and mobilizes to get them out of office, and for that I continue to watch.

I held no preconceived notions on how Obama would perform. At this crucial point of the Election, I was sure Obama would be on his A game. And I was anxious to see it. And I was not disappointed.

A strong and determined Barack Obama looked eye to eye with Bill O’Reily and answered every question directly. I must give my Respect for this. This is one of the Factors that led me to support John McCain, Straight Talk.

The answers to the Questions left me wondering though. Is it a God like Complex that makes someone unable to admit they made a mistake? This has been thrown at President George Bush as a criticism. And I understand Obama would alienate his base by giving Republicans Respect for saving War in Iraq from failure. But wouldn’t that have been a great opportunity to silence the critics like me and stand up for What’s Right, even if you get some Grief from your base.

That’s a major Sticking Point for People. Do we really think Barack Obama will stand against his Party and Veto a Bill he knows is full of Earmarks because he’s in the White House? Or will he, like George Bush, refuse to go against his Base and allow wasteful spending? Should we give him the benefit of the doubt and wait until he gets in office to see or should we vote for someone who has a record of Standing Alone, even with his Party in the Majority?

I really liked something Lindsey Grahm said last night. Though Barack Obama gives Appreciation for our troops service; he refuses to give Appreciation for their Victory. This is kinda off subject but Someone close to me has this afflection; the But But Pocus. You can get them admit their arguement is flawed but they always throw in a But. Why? Admit it and move on. It’s not that Hard. I digress.

When they moved to the Subject of Iran, Barack Obama promotes more Diplomacy. I understand the Premise. I do. But they have the Oil, So they have the money. What are we going to SAY to them that’s going to stop them from doing as they please? I’m serious. At a time when we Are dependent of Foreign Oil, what set of phrases or threats can you wage at Iran that will make them listen. Saddam Hussein didn’t have half the Power of Iran and he allowed his Country to be envaded rather than having a Honest Diplomatic Relationship with the West. I wouldn’t expect anything less from Iran.

It’s not because Ahmadinejad is in Office. It’s because now that they’ve started the Process and been so vocal about it; to negotiate would be like admitting defeat. It would cause them to lose influence in the Middle East. To not win a fight is one thing but to refuse to fight in the first place is something totally different. Iran started picking the fight, they can’t turn around now. And no words are going to stop them.

Then they went to Pakistan. Now a major Democratic Point is we can’t continue to force our way into the culture of other countries. What are you saying when you Criticize Men trying to Establish Democracy without changing It’s Country’s Integrity? What do I meant by this? In American Politics, the Candidates can travel the Country campaigning, with little fear for their safety. In Afghanistan and Pakistan you can get blown up. You can get shot.

Yes, they are going to make some mistakes trying to navigate through a major change. When we formed our country we had basically a fresh slate. We were still influenced by England but we had and Ocean to dull that influence. They are in the Middle of the Conflict, with no seperation from the Extremist and Radicals. It’s like walking through a mine field; trying to hold on to National Security while implementing change to those who know only violence. Just look at some of the cities in America. We still don’t know how to get it Right. We still make Mistakes.

Now I will take Nothing from Barack Obama on his demeanor and stature. I’m glad he didn’t show the ignorance sometimes exposed by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. I will gladly admit he has ushered in a New Age of Blacks in Politics. I will admit he’s inspired Millions. I just can’t Vote for him. At this point in time, I think we need someone that isn’t scared to Praise our Military, every chance they get. I want someone that inspires young Americans to Serve in our Armed Forces, by example. Both with their own history and with the future of their Children. I’m still voting John McCain.

In The Storm Again: Gulf Coast Braces For Gustav

September 5th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

Before I write anything I have to offer An Apology.

Ray Nagin, Mayor of New Orleans, I Apologize. I was the biggest critic of how you handled Katrina. I pointed the finger straight at you when everyone else was Pointing To George Bush. I don’t Apologize For That. I do Apologize for saying you didn’t Deserve a Second Chance.

As the Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Gustav, I have to say What No One Else Will Say.

We Finally Learned Our Damn Lesson. The Government. Ray Nagin finally figured out he is Responsible for the People of New Orleans and if he doesn’t Enfore Evacuation; this time he might not be forgiven. And I applaud the way he stepped up the Plate. He warned New Orleans there would be no assistance if they decided to stay. Now everyone knows that there wil be assistance available to the couple of Fools that stayed, but the urgency of his tone forced A lot of People to leave.

I must also ask; Where is the adulation for the Bush Administration? I mean they caught the brunt of the Criticism from Katrina. Where is all the comments by All The Black People telling how prepared The Bush Administration Is? It’s not coming, and it shouldn’t . All the Praise should be placed on the shoulders of the Local and State Governments. That’s their job and they Are Finally Doing It.

My Black People. Thank You for heading the Warnings. Thank You for Taking Responsibility for Your Own Life. Thank You For Not Waiting To Become A Victim. Thank You For Doing Your Part. Because no matter how prepared the Government Is, You have to be Proactive. If they are two Steps Behind; Then You should Get There Four Steps Ahead Of Them.

As Hurricane Gustav grows closer to the coast, it’s not gathering the Same Speed and Direction as Katrina. It might not impact New Orleans as bad as predicted. I fear this will cause a sense of False Security. If the storms don’t hit with the same impact and the levees don’t break, Will we get the same response for Evacuation Next Time? Or will we once again doubt the force of Mother Nature; and allow ourselves to become victims of her wrath?

Dear Barack Obama Supporters

September 4th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

I’m wondering when did this become about Me and You. If I’m against Obama than I’m against You too. If I don’t stand with the Black Man, then I’m some how less Black. Well I do stand with Some black Men. I’ll use one in Particualr. Michael Steele. Now if you don’t know who he is, then I will question; How Black Are You?

Michael Steele, was the first Black Person elected to Statewide Office in Maryland. Yes, he has broken down barriers too. Why No Praise for This Black Man? Is it because he is a Republican? And if so, why question my blackness instead of my Political Affiliation. Or are you trying to pull a double standard?

He has one of the Best Quotes of OUR TIME. I have to paraphrase because I can’t find the exact quote but it goes something like this. ‘We are no longer fighting to sit at the Counter, Now our fight begins to Own the Diner.”

The sad part is, We have to fight other Blacks to get it. Now, I’m going to do a little comparison for you. Please don’t come at me telling me I Hate Black People. I’m Black and you Downing me For Having An Opinion Makes You A Hater. I don’t Want you to think Like Me. I don’t Care who you Vote For, As Long As You Vote. And I refuse to handle Any Of You with Kid Gloves. If Barack Obama can take the Criticism, than so can you.

Comparison of Barack Obama and Michael Steele

Neither came from a Traditional Family. Barack Obama grew up with a Single Mother. Michael Steele was adopted as a Baby. Now, I don’t know if Barack Obama’s Family was Democratic, but Michael Steele’s Family Was. Both Men garnered strength From Their Mothers’. Both went to Decorated Schools and Earned Multiple Degrees. Both are Lawyers and both chose to go into Civil Service. Both are Exemplary Examples of the American Dream.

One more very important thing Links These Two Wonderful Black Men. They both built Character through Struggle. Barack Obama’s family wasn’t rich. He had to work to Get into College. He had to take out Loans to Finish Law School. He even made a point of Bringing it Up in the Beginning of His Campaign. How he and Michelle Obama were still paying off their student loans.

Michael Steele lost his Father when he was young, but his Mother refused to Go on Welfare. Instead, she took a Minimum Wage job to support Michael and his Sister. He was the first in his Family to Go To College. Now I’m not sure if he acquired alot of debt in this Pursuit, because he doesn’t talk about it. But I’m willing to wager he did.

This is were the differences come in. See Barack Obama had to struggle to get where he is. And I give him all the credit in the World for doing So. It’s not easy tearing down color lines. It’s not easy to change the face of History. But I question; Could he have done it without the struggle? Would he stand so firmly on his Beliefs if he didn’t have to fight for them?

Michael Steele became a Republican because of the Lessons he learned from His Mothers’ Actions. When times got tough she didn’t look to the Government to take care of her house hold. She went to work and did the things neccessary for her children. I watch my sister and her three Kids and I know that this is no easy task. I’m sure it was no easier for Barack Obama and his Family. But Barack Obama made it.

Then he turns around and tells You; I’m going to do it for You. I’m going to make sure you go to College. I’m going to make sure you have healthcare. I’m going to make sure you get everything You deserve. When did Barack Obama become my Mother or My Father? When did I tell him he had more power over My household than I do?

My daughter is going to College and it won’t be because the Government said she can. It will be because I sacrifice to make it happen. It will be because I demand it of her. And I have no doubt I will struggle, Because I’m struggling Now. But I also have no doubt my daughter will benefit from seeing How Much Her Mother and Father Struggle For Her. Her Father and I will be her Rock. The same as Michelle Obama’s Father was Hers’. Why try to take that away? Why not let Black Parents be the Hero to Black Kids?

And more than that, Why take More From the People Who Followed the Same Path and Made It. How can you say to someone that’s spent Years trying to build a successful business; Now You Have To Pay For Those Who Don’t Save. Now You Have To Pay For Those Who Didn’t Compete. Now You Have To Pay For Those Who Don’t Sacrifice.

Now let me Pre-empt the attack. All of Us are not Lazy and We Try and Things Are Still Hard. Amen. I know. But guess what. Not all of Us think that the Governments Fault. I have been knocked down more times than I can count and never once did I look at the Government to Fix my Situation. Now in the case of Jobs. Yes, the government plays a role in the Number of Jobs Available. But So Do You. If you can’t find a Job, start your own business. Then you not only have a Job but you can help other people get a Job. All with NO GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE. Just from the Sweat off Your Brow.

I’m trying to run my own Business. I’m beginning to realize it’s harder than I thought. I’m starting to realize that when you go it alone, shit gets tough. But I have some really talented people in my Family. I’ve asked them to help me out. But none of them thinks they have anything to share with the world. I have a Brother that does Amazing Art but doesn’t want to start a T-Shirt Line or a Comic Strip. He wants to open a Tattoo Parlor.

So I say, “Let’s come up with some shirts. Get them on the Web and make some money. Then you can open your own Tattoo Parlor. ” I’m still waiting on a response. So I question, When I become Successful, should I have to turn around and pay for his College, Healthcare, or anything else. He has talent, opportunity, and someone with a little knowledge of the Web by his side. If he chooses not to access any of these, is it the Governments Fault or the Governments’ Responsibility to take care of him?

My Favorite Lil Cousin is A Hair Styling Genius. Every time I see her I want to snatch the style right off her head. Her Mother Owns her own Beauty Salon in Richmond Va. But in order to do the upgrades she wants, her mother works another Job. Her only request of my favorite Cousin is that she takes care of the Shop when She’s at her other Job.

But my Favorite Cousin is so obsessed with the Streets, she doesn’t take any Responsibility. All her friends say, “I wish my Mother was Like Yours. I Wish My Mother Had A Business She Wanted Me To Help Her Run.” But my Cousin sees dollar signs. She’s attracted to popping New Tags off Of Clothes. Pulling the Latest Shoes out a Nike Box. Being in All the Right Clubs at the Right Time. And when she can’t get these things on her own, she attaches herself to a No Good Nigga.

And she is a Fly Diva, so there isn’t a shortage of Niggas willing to step in a buy her what she wants. But her Mother is Now Feed Up. She has struggled for her Children and this is How My Fav Cousin Repays Her. Cussing her out. Not showing up when she’s supposed to. Letting important dates pass with completeing simple tasks.

So when Her Mothers’ business becomes Real Successful, why should she have to turn around and pay for My Favorite Cousins’ College, Healthcare, or anything else? She’s spent years paying for these things and My Favorite Cousin doesn’t appreciate any of it. Instead she Cusses and Fusses because her Mother expects something from Her.

These are the People and Situations I know. Does it mean I don’t love My Brother or My Cousin? No. I Love Them to Death, but I’m Not Responsible for the Decisions’ they make. Nor is Bush, Obama, McCain, Palin, Biden, Pelosi, Reid, Cheney or any one else in Government. And when they run out of Options, It’s None of the Aboves Fault either.

But it becomes an Issue when Obama, Biden, Pelosi, and Reid, say it’s Bush, McCain, Palin, Cheney that have stopped you from excelling. Because Now They Have Justification For Their Inaction. Now they can feel justified pointing the Finger elsewhere. Where is the benefit in that?

This is just a little letter to tell you where I’m coming From. And no Matter Your Color, I’m sure you know the people I’m talking about. The one’s that went to College and dropped out because it was to hard; Never equating all the time they spent partying with the time they could have been studying. The one’s who have watched their Mothers’ and Father break their backs for the little they had and complain it’s not enough. The one’s that take No Risk but want all the Rewards.

There are Million’s of Us Black Folk Doing It. We got Good Jobs, Great Educations, Nice Homes, Fly Cars, but if you have all these things and Never Opened a College Fund for Your Child, why should the Government Pay For It? Why should the Son’s and Daughter’s of Mother’s and Father’s that Worked For Everything, have any excuse to Blame Someone Else for their Shortcomings? And why should I have to Vote For A Black Man, when all the research I do leads me to believe he’s not What This Country Needs?

Another Black Face in a High Place telling me I don’t have to work for my Child’s future. Telling Me I Can’t Do What His Mother Did, Without his help. Telling My Husband he can’t do what His Wife’s Father Did, without his help. Telling me to wait until he gets in Office For My Life to Get Better. I don’t wait for Politicians. I make my Life Better or Worse depending on My Decision.

And you can wait if you want. You can continue to spend and not save for an Emergency. You can continue to invest in Nike, Gucci and Prada or you can choose to invest in yourself. You can continue to Vote Color and Not Principal. But I Place This Bet. Four Years Into a Barack Obama administration, you will still be waiting. Because if he makes all your dreams come true and You Actually start to Garner Success, You are going to want the Government to stay the Hell out of Your Pocket.

And For all of you who say I’m not Down with the Black Community because I continue to talk about what could be and Not What Is, I have a Special Treat For You. Don’t Blame Me, He Said It.

Sincerely Yours
Star
P.S. I’d like to thank Senator Barack Obama for Not Questioning my Blackness because I have differing opinions. It takes a strong Person to disagree with out resulting to Name Calling.

Mommy, She’s A Girl! Sarah Palin Speaks At The Republican National Convention

September 4th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

Last Night was one of the Greatest Nights I’ve ever had. And No it’s not because of the Wonderful Speech given by Sarah Palin. Last night my Daughter sat and watched the Convention with me. Now, my daughter is not the type to watch the News. She covers her ears and sings over the words. “That’s Not For Little Kids, Mommy.” I know it’s just her way of trying to get me to turn the channel.

I’ve been a little laxed on her the Last Few days; She’s having Surgery. So last night I let her stay up with me. We made paper pocketbooks and Necklaces between the Speeches. When Rudy Guliani spoke, I was cheering. So she started to cheer. I turned the T.V. off for a second and had a little conversation with my child.

I told her not to cheer for Anyone just because Mommy cheers. That’s what Followers Do. I want her to be a leader. Even if that Means going against Mommy’s belief. I told her how important it was to think for herself. She nodded her head, changed the subject, and we were back to making Paper Dolls.

Sarah Palin gets annouced and I tell her we have to stop. It’s very important that Mommy watches this speech. So, she climbs on top of me, lays down, and begins watching with me. When Sarah Palin walked out, her head shot up. “Mommy, She’s a Girl. Can a Girl Be PRESIDENT?”

I looked her dead in her eyes and said “YES, A Girl Can Be President. And if anyone tells you other wise, you tell them WATCH ME.” This little girl has told me a MILLION and ONE times she wants to be a Veterinarian. And I have no problem with that. But I would love to see her in Public Office. So this was amazing to me; She was now actually thinking about becoming President.

And if that wasn’t enough. She turns to me and says “All I have to Do is Work Hard, Think for Myself, and have compassion for People and I can Be President?” This is a 3 year old girl. Shocking her mother with every single word out of her mouth. I dropped to my Knees in front of her and hugged her as hard as I could.

Luckily for Me, she was so tired she fell out about ten minutes Later and I was able to catch most of Sarah Palin’s Speech. What’s the difference between a Hockey Mom and a Pitt bull? Lipstick. Hah. That was more than a joke to me. It really tells of how Us Mother’s feel about our Children. We are their champions and biggest advocates. We have to build them up when they get knocked down. We have to encourage them when they fell unworthy or Scared. We have to fight the battles their little hands can’t.

But More Than That, the Pittbulls get rewarded. We see our children make mistakes, but handle them with the same Stiff Spine they see In Us. We see our children falter and stand back up; like they’ve seen Us do a Million times. Or even better, we see our kids learning things our Parents Never Taught Us. So, even though I doubt my daughter will ever play hockey; I will be a Pittbull Basketball Mom, or a Pittbull Tennis Mom, or what ever she decides, I will be her Pittbull.

Does this Mean I can’t have a Career of my own? Or does it mean I should continue to seek my goals; so she can see in Me all that she wants to be? It pisses me Off To NO END, to hear the critism waged at this Woman. But I think we are leaving out a very important issue. It matters if the Media questions Men the same as Women. But isn’t it insulting to Single Father’s to dismiss their ability to play the Major Role in the Family.

Not only can they bring home the Bacon, but there are alot of Men that Cook it too. There are alot of Men that make the Sacrifice; not only for their Children, but for their wives. The women who have decided to Love them Forever and In return only expect they are in it together. So when her Star Rises; He is Happy For Her. He is not asking, “Well what about Me?” He straps on his Apron, packs the lunches, and kisses his Wife on her way out the door. Does this Make Him Less Than A Man? Or Does this Make Him One Hell Of A Man?

I’ll post another article on the content of the Speech but first I had to share this thought. I have a Man that pushes Me forward. He wants me to live up to All of my Potential. And when the day comes that my Career takes more of my time, I have no doubt that he will step in and do what any Great Man would do. Take Care of His Child. And Everyman that has his Woman’s back, is all Right By Me. And Every Woman that has a Man that Has Her Back; Is a Very Lucky Woman.

Pro-Life + Pro-War = Oxymoron

September 2nd, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

This is just to funny. Now I’m not knocking the dude that says this. He writes to me every so often accusing me of not doing my research. Then he throws a bunch of facts at me, as if I need his assistance in Research. I like it though, because ususally those that disapprove of my writings call me names instead of having a Civil Disagreement.

Having said that. How can you believe in War and still be Pro-Life? (Full Discrestion; I’m Pro choice.)

This is like equating an Unborn baby to Radicals. How can you in good conscience compare the two. If you want a real comparison, then Check out the Article; B.M.W. + K.K.K. + M.S.B. = A Common Thread.

War has been present since the beginning of Life. I’m sure even the Dinosaur’s fought over Territory. It’s a weakness in Man to want to control Everything. And as long as Humans run this Planet, I have a sneaky suspicion there will be War.

Does this mean we can’t Promote Life? Or is the Unborn Baby what most of Us are willing to fight for. The future of our Country. The Future of our Family. The Future of our beliefs and ideals. Yes, we want babies to continue to be born, but we have to protect the Future for them. We have to fight for them to have the same or better than we had.

To think the two don’t collide , I find absurd. Just Ask a Jewish Person if being Pro-Life means you have to be against War. As the Germans killed Mothers, Fathers, and Babies Alike. What if America believed Not Fighting was more important than Saving those Unborn. The world could have lost an Entire Segiment of it’s Population. The world could have lost an Entire section of it’s Culture. Not to mention the Woman that were saved and had babies.

Without War this Discussion would be Null and void. Without War there would be no United States of America! Without war, I would still be a slave and my daughter would follow in my footsteps. Because those who are unwilling to fight, will be conquered by those who have Weapons. And Born or Unborn, those with weapons really don’t care.

I Can Officially Say “I’m Voting For John McCain”; Annoucences V.P. Pick Sarah Palin

August 29th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

Most of you will think it’s funny that I would say that. My writings would lead you to believe I planned on voting For McCain all along. But I was struggling with that decision. I would listen to Barack Obama talk and I loved the topics. Then I started to realized his Platform didn’t stand to Those Ideals. I would Love to Vote For A Black Man. I Have Pleaded With Barack Obama to tell me something Real.

Instead he tells his remarkable story. I don’t think his Mother Paid for His College. He did. And with that he built the character to Become The First Black Man to get the Presidential Nomination From Any Party. A wonderful Accomplishment built on his own hard work. That’s Wonderful, but it’s not enough. Because then you champion for College For Everyone when drop out rates in high schools of All Colors Are Rising. Fix Public Schools or give vouchers for the Parents who really want better for their children and let them compete for Scholarships. Just as you had to Compete For The Right To Be Our Next President.

I Digress.

John McCain announced his Vice President Nomination, Sarah Palin; Governor of Alaska. I wanted it to be Condi Rice. If it had been Romney or Pawlenty, then I would have still been on the Fence. I would have waited until After the Debates to Make My Final Decision.

When I heard the Announcement, I Froze. Barack Obama took the safe easy choice, that went against everything he was campaigning Against. Joe Biden has been in office just as long as McCain. An Average Washington Politician. And I knew McCain would do the Same. Have a Nice Safe Pick. No Way. The Maverick Picks A Maverick; How befitting?

Before John McCain even made the announcement, Barack Obama’s camp put out a Response.

“Today, John McCain put the former mayor of a town of 9,000 with zero foreign policy experience a heartbeat away from the presidency. Governor Palin shares John McCain’s commitment to overturning Roe v. Wade, the agenda of Big Oil and continuing George Bush’s failed economic policies — that’s not the change we need, it’s just more of the same.”

They neglect to mention she is the Governor of Alaska. They even take a Shot At Small Town America lessening the importance of those that govern them. Then it hit me. They can’t say anything Nice About Sarah Palin because that would be like smacking Hillary Clinton right Across The Face. Hah! I Love Politics.

Now I Know This Is About Politics. But there were lots of other Women John McCain could have chosen. The former C.E.O. of Xerox, Anne Mulcahy has been out Campaigning For John McCain. So I’m like let’s hear McCain’s Hillary Clinton UpperCut Speak.

She is Celebrating her 20th Anniversary with her Husband, Today. He is a Commerical Worker at a Oil Plant in Alaska. He’s even a Union Member. They have 5 children. The Youngest, Trig, was born in April with Down Syndrome. The oldest is being shipped to Iraqi on Sept. 11th. And three girls in the Middle.

She started As a Hockey Mom, Joined the PTA, Became Mayor, Ran for Governor Lost, served On Energy Commision, Ran Against Incumbent Republican, Won, and then fought against the Corruption in her Own Party. Even put Democrats and Independents in her Cabinet. Ever hear of The Bridge To No Were. The Billion Dollar Project in Alaska. She turned down the Federal Government Funds Associated with The Project. She said if want to Build A Bridge, We’ll Build It Ourselves. With Five Kids And A Good Marriage.

John McCain didn’t just pick A Woman. He picked the Woman. To See her Walk out on that stage with Her Family, Looking Fierce For A Woman who has 5 kids; One Born in April, then to hear her Speech. I Bet Hillary Clinton is Not Going To Vote For Barack Obama. She hopes McCain Wins So she Can Run in 2012. Think About It. John McCain is So Old he decides not to run for Re-Election. Sarah Palin vs Hillary Clinton. Two Women Running For President 2012. Remember I Predicted it.

With All That Said. Sarah Palin, Knocked Me Off The Fence. The simple Fact Her Son Is Going To Iraq made me want her to be a poised speaker. I have One Daughter and I go Nuts Sometimes, I can’t imagine 5. And to do it All and Still Serve the Public. I’m getting So Excited About This Campaign. Oh! In All Of This She Has the Highest Approval Rating Amongst Governors in the United States, >80%. And I live in Virginia and Tim Kaine is in my low 20’s.

And the Over All Brilliance of McCain’s Strategy to Steal the Spotlight From Barack Obama’s bounce off His DNC Speech, finally makes me believe John McCain cares about winning this election. If he had some boring safe pick, I would basically have ceded the Race to Obama. Listened Along, posting an An Article or Two but not really being excited. Now I want to see the Joe Biden and Sarah Palin Debates. I want to see this election play out.

o Uninspired: Barack Obama at The Democratic National Convention

August 29th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

Eight Is Enough

As I watched the Economic Report and learned the our Economy is continuing to Grow. By over 3% this year. New home sales are on the rise. Unemployment is Down. Consumer Spending is also up. So with all that said, I expected a more uplifting speech from Barack Obama.

From the Beginning, Obama has said he is not the Average Politician. His whole campaign is centered around Change and Hope. But his speech at the Democratic Convention, Left me Little Hope He Will Bring that Change.

The Major Problem

I only had One Major Problem With Barack Obama’s Speech. He started sounding like he was only running as A Democrat because he’s black. What do I mean by that? Most Black People are Conservative, yet we continue to Vote for the Democrats because History has told Us it’s the right thing to do. Barack Obama sounded like a conservative though he votes like a liberal.

We should be able to have Guns without AK 47’s being on the street. We should be able to Agree we need to cut down on the Number of Abortions in this Country. Same Sex Couples should have the same rights as Married Couples. A mother should not be seperated from her Child because of Illegal Immigration.

We should be able to Disagree and still be cordial, but Barack Obama is asking more of Us Than That. He is asking us to Put Him in Office with a Democratic Controlled Congress; And there might be a change on the Supreme Court. Now most people I talk to don’t understand what that means.

They don’t understand that if Barack Obama becomes President and One Justice of the Supreme Court were to leave, then the entire Government will be run by the Same Party. If you think George Bush is Bad, wait Until You See Congress finally starting to pass Bills.

Abortion is Legal; No Matter How Far Along You Are.

Now Barack Obama has a great Relationship with Planned Parenthood. He believes they do wonderful work in our Communities and said he will Continue to Give Them Government Funds. While in secret, Planned Parenthood was excepting donations for Abortions targeted at Minority Families. In other words, we should work towards less Abortions, just not in the Black and Spanish Communities. Please Pay Attention.

No Felonies; And You Still Can’t Have A Gun

Recently, A Washington D.C. Man went before the Supreme Court to Argue for his right to Bare Arms. D.C. had one of the strictest Gun Laws in America. You were not allowed to have a Hand Gun and any other Gun you owned had to be dismantled and stored in a different location than Bullets. Early in the Campaign Barack Obama said he agreed with the Gun Laws in Washington D.C., then when the Court came out with the decision to strike down the law, he agreed with that too. Majority of those AK 47’s aren’t legally owned Guns, so if the Average Citizen loses His Right to Bear Arms, the only ones with the Guns are Criminals and the Government.

If Illegals bring Their Families; They Should All Stay

When did we become a Nation that ignores our own Laws? And when this transition took place, why did it not apply to Black Men. This is my Issue with Illegal Immigration. Now they say we’ve lost to many jobs to Out Sourcing and in the same breath want to give immunity to Illegals because we need the workers; which one is it? If we need workers and you’re willing to forgive breaking the law to get them, then why not let out Non Violent Offenders from our Jails. Why not give immunity to Actual Americans? The main reason, they broke the law and have to serve their time. Well every single Illegal Immigrant that crossed the American Boarder should be deported because they broke the law. If you have so much compassion for kids separated from their Parents, then start with the little black boy that never Got to See His Father, except through a Cell.

Is it Marriage; Or is It a Civil Union

I don’t care if You’re Gay. I don’t care if you’re Gay and you want to adopt. I don’t care if You’re Gay and Want to have the same rights as everyone else. You get my support on that. Go ahead and adopt. There are too many kids out there with no one to take care of them. Go ahead and love another Person with Your Heart and Soul, to much of that is missing in the World Today. Fight for your right to visit your Companion in the Hospital, the courtroom, or on a Tax Form, but it still won’t be a Marriage. Not because you don’t mean as much or deserve the same rights, it’s because your Union doesn’t fit the definition of Marriage. Fight for an identity for yourself and I’ll stand beside you, but please don’t tell me I have to change my understanding because of your life style. How fair is that to me?

The Formula for Disaster

A Liberal Congress passing bills and accepting Judges. A liberal President signing those bills into law and placing those Judges in Key Positions. A Liberal Supreme Court judging on their own personal belief (Look at California if you want to see the destruction possible by Liberal Judges) instead of the Constitution.

That’s what I got from the DNC Last Night and it scares the Hell Out Of ME. I watched some of the commentary After the Speech. They swooned over the Greatness of Obama’s speech. He lifted his voice in authority a couple times, but he stumbled on basic words. He came on excited to Accept the Democratic Nomination, then turned into Just Another Politician. Spouting the same speech he’s used time and time Again.

Playing it Safe: Michelle Obama At the Democratic National Convention

August 26th, 2008 | By Sonnie Johnson

I’m on East Coast time and have a little girl to chase around all day, so I missed Michelle Obama’s Speech last night. I watched the convention all day yesterday just waiting to hear from Michelle Obama.

They say she is completely on Board with the Campaign. She was willing to get a make over, practice her Public Speaking More; basically anything that would help her husband get elected. I laughed because I could just see this being a disaster.

When she was being herself, America is down right mean, and She just found Pride in Her Country since her Husband started Running and Winning. But in this truly sincere, well scripted, and practiced speech, we will see the Real Michelle Obama.

Got up this morning, Found the Video and The Words and Now it’s time to Go To Work.

The first part on the speech focuses on her Brother. Nice Words. No Complaints; Let’s move on.

“And he’s been there for me every step of the way since that clear February day 19 months ago, when – with little more than our faith in each other and a hunger for change – we joined my husband, Barack Obama, on the improbable journey that’s brought us to this moment.” Full text

Little more than each other. Yeah, right. After Barack Obama’s Speech at the DNC for John Kerry, you had a lot more than just each other. You had the extreme left of the Democratic Party pushing for An Obama Nomination. They had a candidate that could say he was against the War from the Beginning. And that made him a Dream to the Bring Our Troops Home People.

Not to mention, the simple color of Barack Obama’s Skin got him a couple votes. There are people that have supported Hillary Clinton since Bill’s Presidential Days; that turned their backs to vote black. These are people that have worked with Senator Clinton to get actual Legislation passed, have never worked with Barack Obama, but will say that he is more qualified. You can’t tell me that Hillary Clinton is that inept.

Michelle Obama then starts to tell of her Father. How he got up everyday and went to work, even after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. As he got sicker, he had to get up earlier to get ready for work. It didn’t stop him, though his paced was slowed.

He wanted something for his children, so he worked for it. Remarkable Story. Hey, Tell that Story more than once. Tell People that Shit Happens, but you have a choice on what to do Next. You could lose your home and complain that it’s all the Government fault or you can fix your credit, save for a down payment, and this time read the entire Loan Application. And if you don’t understand something, Ask. That’s your choice.

Her father could have said. “I’ve worked for enough years, the President should assign money to my family so I don’t have to work so Hard. I shouldn’t have to save to send my Children to College. I shouldn’t have to work for my Children to have Health Care.”

But if he said All That, “Would he still be Michelle Obama’s Rock? Would she have been able to recognize the qualities she loves so much in Barack Obama? Or could she have ended up as another statistic? Poor, black, and stuck in the same place.

It’s in the struggle. Character is built in Struggle. Confidence is built through Struggle. Success is the by product of Struggle. Why would you want to take that away? To give people more of a reason to feel entitled, and then when the programs stop; the people are left with no way to take care of themselves because they have never struggled.

Give me a enlightened story of a Man with No Struggle. The greatest People have stories fill with pain and heartache. Why? Because that made them strong enough to with stand storms and still persevere. It’s not easy to stand when you feel the entire world is falling around you, unless you’ve been there before and you know it’s going to be okay. Don’t try to give so much to your kids, that you forget to give them what you had.

“And you know, what struck me when I first met Barack was that even though he had this funny name, even though he’d grown up all the way across the continent in Hawaii, his family was so much like mine.”

Listen up People. This Black Man was raised with a white Family and they still had the same values. Is it Possible that White People Struggle Too? This is not a Knock on Either Obama. This is a little shot out to the Racist of our Communities. The ones that think Life would be Great, If they had been born White. White People Struggle too.

Life is not handed to them on a silver Platter. There are White Families where the Father walks out and doesn’t play a Role in his Kids Life. There are white Families that have lost their homes. There are White Families that don’t have Food to Feed their Kids. Stop using excuses. Especially if they are completely Baseless.

“…to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.”

Where is the Part about the Government Financing your Dreams? Isn’t that why you want to raise the Taxes on the Rich? You mean I can work for it, without Government Assistance, and still make it? No Way. Doesn’t that go against the entire Barack Obama Campaign. He doesn’t say, “Study more in High School so you can get a Scholarship to College. He says “I’ll give everyone the ability to go to College. Why?

So they can be rushed out by Professors, so the next group can come in. So colleges can stop caring about entrance scores and start thinking about how much money they’ll be getting from the Government. So we have a large group of Citizens with Degrees, but none with pride in the Accomplishment.

“And he urged us to believe in ourselves – to find the strength within ourselves to strive for the world as it should be. And isn’t that the great American story?”

I’m going to be here all day. To believe in Ourselves. That’s Funny. If we believed in Ourselves we would leave towns crippled by No Economic Growth. If we didn’t leave, we would hold the local Public Office Accountable. Not Continue to Re-Elect those that do nothing to solve the Problem.

Black Democrats govern most Black districts. We are a diverse people, all with different beliefs, values, and economic situations. How is it possible the 97% of us all believe in Barack Obama? I don’t really do statistics, but I’m sure the chances aren’t good. The only places were anyone gets that kind of support is Countries were it’s not wise to step outside the box.

So is this the Position we’re in now. If I actually believe in myself enough to know I don’t agree with Obama positions, that makes me less black. I’m a trader, an outsider, a disgrace to my own people; because I follow Obama’s advise. Because I believe the American Dream shouldn’t stop when you reach Success. Because I believe if I earn $5 million, the Government shouldn’t take $1.25 million or more. To me, that’s like putting a cap on your Success; Don’t let our company grow to fast, or we’ll be in the High Tax Bracket with little chance for more expansion.

Corporations cost money. I plan on building one. I think about things like that. When I get there, let me keep my money. I got investment ideas to help the economy, let me spend my money as I see fit. I think I’d do more for the community opening businesses, than giving more money to Social Programs. That’s how much I believe in Myself.

“The young people across America serving our communities – teaching children, cleaning up neighborhoods, caring for the least among us each and every day.”

Little jab at those who believe you should only take care of yourself. If you plan on voting for the Obamas’, you should know they expect you to lend a hand to your fellow man. Your Hero is giving you a glimpse inside the change he’s bringing. What’s up?

“It was strong enough to bring hope to those neighborhoods in Chicago.”

I’m just wandering. Kanye West is from Chicago. Barack Obama was a Illinois Senator. Kanye came out with a song talking about the Violence in Chicago. Are you seeing where I’m going. Kanye West is a proud Barack Obama Supporter.

I’m just saying. If the Senator of My State was running for President, I would question how 30 people could be killed in One Weekend in my town. I would be wondering why didn’t you bring this change you talk so much about to the community that gave you a start. Yes you fought for this, and yes you campaigned for that, but where are the changes? We are still getting slaughtered in the Streets?

Where is the Barack Obama Doesn’t Care About Black People Speech?

All in All, I think Michelle Obama has adopted her Husband’s style beautifully. She says everything People want to hear, with little actual substance. See gives messages of Hope, but not self reliance. She gives a Great Family Message, but doesn’t advocate the path that got her there.

There were some really Great Things she said.

“All of us driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won’t do – that we have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be.” Declaration to Fight

But each of us also comes here tonight by way of our own improbable journey. Expect Problems

Instead of heading to Wall Street, Barack had gone to work in neighborhoods devastated when steel plants shut down, and jobs dried up. Starts with Me

The world as it is” and “The world as it should be.” And he said that all too often, we accept the distance between the two, and settle for the world as it is – even when it doesn’t reflect our values and aspirations. Equal Opportunity

I stand here today at the crosscurrents of that history – knowing that my piece of the American Dream is a blessing hard won by those who came before me. All of them driven by the same conviction that drove my dad to get up an hour early each day to painstakingly dress himself for work. The same conviction that drives the men and women I’ve met all across this country: It’s Our Turn