I'm so sick of all the mud!  Especially because I think we are looking at a race between two men worthy of admiration. 

McCain took a turn away from his campaign's negative direction today, showing his true metal:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/14479.htm
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It's worth reading.  Our country is in too much trouble right now to see anything but the best from our leaders.  McCain's best is pretty darn good!

Hey gang,

Can't believe that after I called all the senators and congressmen to NOT pass the bailout, they did it anyway. 

So after all this political season's turmoil, I don't  think that anybody can really say that they trust anybody...at least "up there on the hill."  I'm just waiting for people to wake up to the reality that CBS, NBC, ABC, and yes FOX are our friendly neighborhood "propaganda machines."  Will somebody please do something that represents the will of the people.  The news networks are not providing us raw information. And they don's seem to be concerned with uch more than ratings and sales.  Give us some truth...even when it hurts you guys.

We know that we don't have a really good choice one way or the other, but at least let me still cling to my guns and religion.  And please will somebody wake up the news on the way out.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the great state of Utah. Dell Shanze is NUTS! Below is a conversation that I had with Mr. Shanze about is running for Utah State Governor and his religious take and point of view. The guy is an absolute religious fanatic. Please read this it is actually quite funny. The conversation begins at the bottom of the page.

Anyone seen the cover of Newsweek? It's got Gov. Sarah Palin, up close and personal. So close up that "some", we'll call them the critics, say it went too far. Newsweek won't comment, but the experts in the field of retouching say she wasn't touched up. She was exposed, flaws and all. Her facial hair, wrinkles, moles. Critics say Barack Obama has been on the cover plenty of times, making him look "Presidential", with touch ups to make him look "soft." What do you think? Everyone is welcome to comment, but what do you (the females) think about the cover? Many of you may say: embrace our flaws! I agree. We're not perfect! Nobody is flawless. But I think the point critics were trying to make is that Newsweek set out to make Palin look flawed, on purpose. All I know is this, take a shot of ANYONE that close up without a little airbrushing and it won't be "pretty."

Hence the article's title. That's another issue for some pundits. The title on the cover: "She's one of the folks (and that's the problem)."

Here's a link to the cover...

http://www.theimproper.com/Images/Art/sarah%20palin %20newsweek%20cover.jpg

K, what do you think now? Regardless (politics aside), I think we can all agree that Mrs. Palin is GORGEOUS!

Have a good weekend! Thank you my friends, as always for sharing your OPINIONS...

To those of you who replied thank you. I'm glad there are people who think like I. The Goverment has so many things more important things to deal with this should not be one it's not their bussiness.

As for Sunsmiles what does it matter if they are abused?

The Mormons are a plague to me almost and it irritates me. They buy up half of Salt Lake and try to dictate to the people what they can and cannot do, call me crazy they are reminding me of someone else we all know.

We have men and women die for this country everyday across seas to protect our freedom but who is protecting our freedom from the goverment and the LDS?

I'm not trying to persuade anyone to agree on my view all I would like is for all who are against same sex marrige to set out of your safe close minded box and ask your self what you would feel like in their situation. They are no different than us on the inside they too have feelings. WE ALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAPPINESS. I think some really smart guy one wrote something like this down on paper, or have you forgotten? If you have forgotten what it reads google it and read it again.

The rhetoric is ramping up here lately. Its election year, and someone always wants to change the world. What new laws will be passed? What rights will we lose at the hands of government, ripe with corruption, and big business, who is ever so riper with greed mixed in with corruption? What new laws, will a over zealous member of our supposedly unbiased law enforcement community bend, and change to feed fear, and oppression in our communities? And, what rhetoric will the public buy into, become confused, and support those who rape us of our freedoms and liberties?

Its election year. The November elections are just under a month away. Its time, people chose who they want...not to be made to do so by fear, and distortion of the truth.

Ok, which campaign is getting it's hands dirtier?

Cindy McCain said yesterday she thinks Barack Obama's campaign is the dirtiest in American history.

The NY Times doesn't make as sweeping a statement (honestly, they were NASTY in the 19th century,) but the Times says McCain has sunk lower than any campaign in recent memory.

So, who's right?

Breakdown,

I really wish you would take down your block to respenses to your blogs.

If universal health care for all Americans is a good idea, why is it a good idea?

If it is a right, not a responsibility, why is that?

I'm having trouble understanding why all the past generations of Americans have managed to hold the responsibility for their own health care and suddenly, in our generation, it must become the responsibility of government.  Is there some hindrance to standing on our own feet, come what may?  And if whatever comes overpowers our health, so be it.  It's what we have always done, and nobody used to be ashamed of that.  Why are we now?  And what's next?  What else will we hand over to the government considering that everything we have given up to them already is so poorly managed?  How about we hand over our freedom of choice?  Let the government choose our elected leaders.  Let the government pick out our house and our cars.  Our families.  How about whether we live or die?  We start down that road, it will not stop.  This is America, damn it, not the Soviet Union.

For the longest time I supported Obama, until I saw his record and that of McCain's.  The choice for me is a clear one, but deep inside of me there is one part of me that still really wishes Obama to win in November.  That one thing that I really dislike about McCain is his stance on Health care.

Obama is Pro-universal Health care.  Sure we can go around calling it by different things but what he is proposing is the government adding millions of American's to it's health plan.  Personally I think it's a great idea.  Health care should be a right and not a responsibility as Mr. McCain says.  I don't care about the costs or the fines that might have to be levied against certain people.  Everyone deserves good health care.

My problem still remains.  I don't think he'll do it.  His actions and his record shows him to be another political stooge, but, if he does win I hope that he at least fulfills that promise.

I think it's hilarious how the Obama/McCain campaigns are complaining about how the other is using negative political ads to attack their opponents.  They must be kidding right?  Do these people go to a boxing match and ask "Why are they hitting each other?  It's so barbaric!"

As far back as I can remember political opponents have used negative ads.  I would certainly hope that the majority of voters have figured out that we shouldn't be using the 30 sec promos to judge who we are going to vote for.  Think of them as more money leaving the pockets of the rich to hopefully fall into the hands of the middle/lower classes.

I watched with great interest last night. Senators John McCain and Barack Obama going head to head in a townhall style debate (said to be one of McCain's strengths). I won't share my thoughts on the debate, but I want to know what you think.

Watching the pundits talk last night about the debate, they said it was more of the same. Did you feel like you got more of the same?  Or did the candidates answer your questions?

This debate was supposed to be a home run for Sen. McCain. He's known for doing well in townhall style debates. But pundits are saying, he didn't live up to that expectation. Who do you think won the debate? National Polls (right now) say Obama came out on top. We've also got a poll on our website. With 700 votes so far, Obama has the lead. You should let us know who you think did a better job. The point is, this was round 2. The third and final debate is next week in New York. I guess when you think about it, that's not a lot of time to get to know your presidential candidates. Any thoughts?

What are you expecting from next week's debate; and are any of you still undecided on who to vote for?

Thanks!

Thank goodness there wasn't a drinking game for every time Senator McCain said "my friend(s)" ... the participants would have all died from alcohol poisoning.

It came off as being very condescending and arrogant. I got tired of it after the first few dozen references. One daughter decided to not vote for him; she knows they aren't buddies. The only time it was appropriate was when he addressed the gentleman who'd been in the navy ... a good officer knows who makes the system work.

Senator McCain, although he claims to be your friend, doesn't exactly fit the 'Joe Sixpack' image. However, I'd gladly test that theory by indulging in a few while metaphorically picking his brain over matters that are important to my family.

Truth be told, if I could pick one person worth getting a hangover with it would be Governor Palin. Regardless of whether you like her political views or not, this is one compelling woman ... a quick study whose pit bull/hockey Mom line is a classic. Her dedication to education is well documented ... I respect a person who is willing to walk the walk. Granted, a few other areas don't reflect the same dedication; but which one of us doesn't have our moments?

So, here's an open invitation to Governor Palin from another hockey Mom with the reputation of a pit bull  ... who happens to have also played and coached hockey - yes, while wearing lipstick ... and who appreciates the difference between being a woman and 'acting'  too much like a lady.

Let's show them some real women  ... tequila/beer slammers and a game of pool. I might be old (including a prosthetic wrist that severely limits my game) and otherwise past my drinking days, but imaginary penny bet says I keep up with you.