The Second Presidential Debate: A Few Quick Thoughts

If tonight's debate performance is anything like the rest of the Obama re-election campaign, Barack Obama will just pretend he hasn't been President for the last Four years.  That seems to be their strategy.

This is why I think Obama looses not only tonight but on November 6th. Regardless of what the media would have you believe.

So what does that Say about Obama's record?  Kinda says it all don't you think.

The man who stood in front of those Greek columns promising the world, He was a different kind of politician might be right....He is one that demands that we not hold him accountable for anything, ever.

From the failing economy to the attacks on Benghazi, Barack Obama refuses to take responsibility for anything, instead He tells us what He "would" do. Because let's face it, he doesn't want to talk about what He's done.

Some think that tonight, Obama will "Suprise" us by taking responsibility for Benghazi....let's talk about that for a second.  This guy IS the President, the Benghazi attack was over a month ago. He hasn't taken one question on Libya....in four weeks. Unless of course you count that hard hitting interview with David Letterman. 

For perspective...the media that so willing has laid down cover fire for this Administration,  complained for months (maybe Years) after the "first" September 11th attack that Bush finished reading a story to a room full of kids before giving a statement. 

Can you imagine if after finishing that book, Bush jumped on Air Force One and headed to Vegas?  Then when questioned about it said "No comment" for an entire month?  Yeah, me neither.  So I'm not sure how it helps Obama to take the "responsibility" route now. Seems silly.

But let's just say He does...what do those words even mean to him?  His stump speeches would indicate that His definition of "responsibility" seems to be...It's not my fault.

The collapse of the economy is Bush's fault, or as I'm sure Obama will say through gritted teeth tonight: "The Former Administration".   He refuses to admit the failure of the stimulus bill, they shoved down our throats days after Obama took office in Jan 2009. He refuses to admit that ObamaCare, although not even fully enacted yet, has already cost thousands of Jobs.

In fact Obama enjoys telling his ever dwindling faithful that Republicans  have stopped him from doing what He wants to do. So they of course are to Blame as well, again ignoring the fact that Democrats controlled all Three Branches until January 2011. 

Obama has presided over the worst economy in over 30 years, all the while promising that He will do something about it. Oh really....When? He's had four years, his policies have only made it worse. His time is up.

The most recent attempt to Cover up his ineptitude comes as He hides behind Hilary Clinton of all people, allowing her to suggest to the American people that She is responsible for the lack of security in Benghazi. Don't get me wrong, as Secretary of State, Clinton is responsible...too. But ultimately, the deaths of four Americans falls squarely on the President's lap. 

If this Administration handled the situation properly, Americans wouldn't be sitting here a month later getting the umpteenth version of what happened. In fact it probably wouldn't have happened at all. Chris Stevens requested more security, the State Department denied it. Something about Prevention equaling a pound of cure comes to mind. I'm certain Amb. Stevens family would agree.

Forgive me if I don't really care what Barack Obama says tonight...It changes nothing. It won't give back 24 Million Americans their jobs, homes or dignity. Nor will it bring Ambassador Stevens back to his family. 

So Obama and his team can spare me the pandering and just start packing. 

Can Obama Overcome Reality?

First Round is over. Back to Your Corners.

The first presidential debate is in the books, and you could probably tell who people were pulling for today based entirely on their facial expressions. Conservatives were walking around with what can best be described as a "Permagrin". If you don't know what that is...look it up. Trust me it's how they looked. Liberals on the other hand, were the ones who looked as though they'd just found out there wasn't a Santa Claus.

Both were well deserved today. Mitt Romney wiped the floor with President Barack Obama, as 60 Million people watched, enthralled.

That was Round One.

Now I have watched enough Rocky movies to know that it's never over in the first round.  We've still got some fighting to do.  Good News! Romney seems to get that too....They released what is now my new favorite ad.....

As The Weekly Standard reports this is made up almost entirely from last night's debate. Talk about a Rapid Response.

We've got a candidate who gets it. Now it's up to us to support him. Time to Grab the Pom Poms. The man earned all of our respect last night. If he didn't impress you,  you're probably in the 47% that will never vote against him for any reason, so I'm not going to waste my time. (Yes that's what the quote looks like in context.)

The media meltdown was admittedly fun to watch, okay repeatedly watch. But in the end we've got a few more big days ahead of us and the political part of my brain, began doing what it does in times of war....thinking about strategy.

Not Mitt Romney's strategy mind you. His looks fairly clear now. Tell the truth. Be Yourself. From a marketing standpoint, Mitt has put himself in the drivers seat. If fact some thought that Mitt Romney was best described as Presidential and thought Barack Obama came off as Weak.

Check out this word cloud comprised of what Detriot Free Press readers thought of when asked about Mitt Romney after the debate:
 
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President Obama:


That's a problem. For Obama and his campaign staff... a big one. Running around the day after an embarrassing loss, whining that The President of the United States was bullied. After that half hearted performance last night, showed his utter lack of disregard for the American people, when more were watching than ever before..... Pathetic.

Do what you gotta do for your guy, but calling his opponent a "meanie" really doesn't help with the "WEAK" image. Even if I think it's 100% accurate.

Which brings me around to another point  Presidents should not whine. It's unbecoming.

Now what can we learn from the Debate? Really. I know it's boring, but....

We now know without a shadow of a doubt that Barack Obama is 'exactly who We thought he was'. 

One of the strangest claims of the President of the free world today were that He had debated an imposter last night. That Mitt Romney wasn't anything like the guy for which he had "prepared".

MyFirst Question to Obama would be: And that effected your performance, How, Mr. President?

Follow up: How often do you think People are these "imposters"?

Because at this point I'm taking nothing for granted. Remember this is supposedly, the most powerful man in the world....unless you challenge him, of course. In a Debate. Where You're Supposed To Ya Know....Debate The Issues.

Seriously, what part of this makes any sense to any of you? No but to Obama this nonsense is better than *gasp* admitting He blew it. That is how hard it is for this man, Our current President to take responsibility for his screw ups. And people wonder why the country is going to hell in a hand basket?

Here's my in depth analysis of the Debate: Without the carefully constructed filter of the media and his handlers, Barack Obama revealed himself.

That's it.

As the media scrambles to find anything to replace the devastating headlines, Obama will be prepping for the next debate. It is my prayer that Mitt Romney has another winning night. It will be harder as Obama has set the bar so low for himself, if he puts together a complete sentence the Media will declare Victory.

Those same staunch supporters struggled to recognize their favorite President/Messiah last night.  Not a problem we shared,  I saw the same sniveling man that first starting invading my television in 2008. Sure he's a little older now, maybe slightly worse for the wear, but He's still um and uh his was way through the same tired Class Warfare rhetoric and stump stories. Sometimes using the exact same information he used in his first campaign. Even if Obama gave his greatest speech ever, Americans know it isn't going to put food on their tables or gas in their tanks, so his previously thought soaring rhetoric now appears hollow in the light of the reality people face every day. Gone is the Glow of a candidate with promise...in its place a track record of failing policies that have ruined Americas economy and is devastating her people.

All the debate prep in the world can't help him there. 

Barack Obama's "Economy" Problem

The last four years have been tough on many levels for many Americans. After the first few weeks of the election, I attempted to get my house in order. For I knew what could lie ahead. Trying not to sound like a loon, I gently warned friends and family to do the same.

I learned to deal with my disappointment in the uninformed election of 2008. Reminding myself that outside of the conservative blogs there weren't many places you could find anything about Obama that might be seen as "Negative". Forcing myself to recognize the attraction of the "historic" factor, a discussion for another day. Knowing in my heart the real problem wasn't that We were suddenly a socialist country, we were just a hopeful one.

Disinterested in Politicians but charmed by Obama. If Americans knew more about how our Government worked, functioned and wasted, I was convinced they'd be as outraged as I was. Educating the citizens on the constitution and on issues was the Key in my mind. America had been optimistic that Obama would do what he said in 2008. In short, Americans believed in Obama or the idea of him, in any case, Americans weren't socialists...not really. In my heart my fellow Americans were just Naive. So in many ways, it was this belief that led me down the path to the Tea Party and beyond.

One thing keeps coming to mind....This isn't 2008. The last four years have happened. It is now 2012.

Hopeful Democrats would have you believe that this could be like the 1996 elections. But fail to mention the only reason Clinton was prime for reelection was the Republican Revolution just two short years earlier. Putting in place Newt Gingrich and one of the most conservative congresses the country had ever seen. Clinton a truly political animal, followed the tide of conservatism, signed the bills and rode the tide of Republican policy success to another term. Economy turned around, people were happy and making money. The re-election theme song was "Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow" as they told happy Voters things were only going to get better.

 Obama Can't Do That.

In fact Obama hasn't done One thing that I would draw any true comparison to Bill Clinton in regards to the Economy. Obama has a record and it is embarrassing. Adding to the debt may not be a sexy topic, but knowing that Your kid is now born owing the Government about $55K a year, is a truly inventive form of birth control. Speaking of robbing our children...ObamaCare will be the largest tax hike on the middle class ever. How will giving "poor" people 'Free' health care raise taxes you ask? As you should have learned years ago, nothing is Free, especially when it comes from the Government. Everything has a cost and ObamaCare's cost far outweigh and conceived possible "Greater Good". (Honestly, a little creeped out just typing that...)

Studies have shown that ObamaCare will increase taxes on families of four by about three grand. Please note that I said Increase. So prepare to pay an additional $3000 in taxes next year, right off tops if Obama is elected. So there's that.....

Consider the hardship this puts on already struggling businesses large and small. Its so bad that many of Obama's closest allies have requested Waivers. As in they won't be participating in the disaster that is ObamaCare....but You are required to or face fines. What does that tell You?

Every thing we are experiencing right now economically is directly related to Barack Obama's policies.  Whether it's 1200 Americans losing their job in one location or the cost of an ever expanding Government taking it's toll on those who produce. Make no mistake this is Obama's Economy. 

He has fought those to the right since day One, he continues to fight them to this day. Because of this the Country is suffering. We have checks and balances for a reason people. This is it.

It extends beyond our borders as this rogue administration has put Americans in harm's way, without regard to laws, in the case of Fast and Furious, or safety in the case of Libya.

Don't even get me started on Israel.

While Obama's utter disregard for the lives of Americans around the globe is appalling.  Something tells me this isn't going to be a foreign policy election..... and that is okay. Americans have the right to focus on domestic issues.  There is no denying the fact that Americans are suffering in this economy. People are stressed out beyond anything I've seen in my life time....Including post-9/11. Losing a job, a car, a home will do that.

Obama told Americans in 2008 that if He was elected the Unemployment rate would never go above 8%. Reality check: It's been above 8% for the last 40+ months. This is 2012. 

If you follow me on twitter then you already know there are many reasons #WhyIHatePolls for the rest of you, here's a short summary: Media creates poll questions, tallies results, publishes polls, then discussing the impact of their poll.  If you can convince me this process is some how relevant to the American voter, I may rethink my position. Hint: You won't. I don't need the "polls" to tell me Obama's abysmal economy is hurting everyone. The polling data seems trivial because it is.  Everyone is effected in one way or another. Every day.

Here's what I know right now....Mitt Romney is our only chance to turn this thing around before we fly off that fiscal cliff.


Mitt Romney's campaign just released this ad this morning called "Many Americans"....I couldn't get over how well it fit with what I'd be thinking. So I thought I'd share. Gotta say the hashtag is catchy too... #CantAfford4More

Obama 2007 Video: Media's Shocking Laziness Revealed

Just a few quick notes...so I don't forget my initial thoughts on the 2007 video, shared in it's entirety by The Daily Caller. A quick peek around my blog and You'll realize that nothing Obama could do would be shocking to me, short of resigning. The man has no shame.

In fact while He and his leftist friends have often been the inspiration behind my blogs, in truth I was so disgusted after the 2008 election I found solace in activism and did less and less on line. But once again I find myself needing an outlet an additional outlet so here I am...

This story has a few layers...

The initial layer, for the low information voter. Obama is your run of the mill pandering Politician. He's offensive and insulting. If by some chance this is news to someone, it may change their opinion of him.

The next layer, those coveted Undecided voters. Even though Obama was running for President when he gave this speech in Hampton, it's worth noting his "Opponent" at the time was actually Hilary Clinton. Who in September of 2007 was still seen as the potential nominee. So now we're talking about the lack of media coverage effecting a Primary race. If Hilary wins the primary, the General isn't even close. And we may have never even met Sarah Palin. Think about that for a moment.

But the next layer I find a little bit juicer, something "meatier" if you will. Tucker Carlson admitted that there were many journalists in the same building, but not in the room when Obama gave the now infamous speech. Those reporters were given a "Transcript" of the speech from the Campaign accepted it as truth, and failed to do any follow up or bother to even find a copy of the tape.

See What I mean?

The Media has had a minimum of 2 times to introduce this side of Barack Obama to the American people. Once during the vetting process in the Primary versus Hilary Clinton and once during the General election against John McCain.

We're being told now it wasn't even a collective "conspiracy" as some may have hoped. But just old fashioned laziness. They never double checked the tape, they took the transcript and ran with it. Because it's what the Obama campaign told them to do. 

Watch the Video

Do You Know This Man? Brett Kimberlin

What you're about to read is real. It's happening to people I know personally. It's so Important I decided to write a blog about it to stand in solidarity with those being threatened by the leftist activist, Brett Kimberlin and his 'friends'.

If you're unfamiliar with Brett Kimberlin, he's best known as the Speedway Bomber, but has a long history of violence and incarceration.

You’re about to listen to one of the most bone-chilling pieces of audio you will ever hear. At least, it was to me when I first heard it.
It’s a phone call that could have gotten me killed.
In this post you will hear that audio clip. You will also read about a months-long campaign of harassment carried out by at least three individuals: Ron Brynaert, Neal Rauhauser, and Brett Kimberlin — much of it directed at critics of Brett Kimberlin. This harassment includes repeated references to critics’ family members, workplace complaints, publication of personal information such as home addresses and pictures of residences, bogus allegations of criminal activity, whisper campaigns, frivolous legal actions, and frivolous State Bar complaints.
And finally, you will hear a comparison of one of those men’s voices to that of the man who made the call that sent police to my home. And you’ll read a declaration from a forensic audio expert comparing those two voices

Read the entire terrifying story at Patterico's Pontifications

And he's not the only one...as it turns out since being released from federal prison, in addition to becoming a darling of the leftist elite, he's also threatened several other bloggers and friends of mine. Including R. Stacey McCain who you may recall spoke at the event I organized Liberty 101 several year back.

Ed Morrissey has an excellent piece today on it and those being targeted.


To keep up with all the bloggers standing up to this domestic terrorist....follow the hashtag on Twitter #BrettKimberlin

Occupy Campers Get a Dose of Reality

Just a few hours ago the New York Police Department began evicting the squatters from Zuccotti Park. The entire "raid" as they are calling it was filmed and started streaming live the minute it began by the Occupiers.

First I would like to say this is why I love the Internet. Watching these spoiled trustafarians show their asses, Live without censor, was more fun to watch than the last Adam Sandler movie. No hyperbole. Listening to the screeching, chanting....and what may or may not have been some time of ancient war cry (something to the affect of....WaWaWaWaWaWa) proved beyond a shadow of a doubt what I've been saying all along. They have No idea why they are there...

To be more specific...the hilarity ensued early in the events...starting with the Squatters complaining about how the Police were just coming in and taking their stuff....You read that right. Socialists complaining about sharing their wealth or in this case donated items. That's Good Stuff.

Then a little later a young woman named Ashley, expressed her outrage that someone, I think banks, were ruining the environment. She did not seemed concerned that the real reason that the Occupiers were being moved was because of health, sanitation and environmental reasons. No in fact Ashley went on to say that, again I think it was, banks  turned something into a third world country. All the while standing in front of piles of garbage and filth. Clearly Irony wasn't ever on any of  Ashley's vocabulary quizzes.

I don't mean to pick on Ashley...well maybe a little...as she was just one of many "Useful Idiots" who stepped in front of the camera tonight...Chanting..."The Whole World is Watching"...as many people have pointed out; That may be true but at least 75% are laughing at you.

From the beginning I've been unimpressed with the Occupy Movement. One because I am a Capitalist. And Two see Number One. It's really just that simple.

These kids are unemployed and have nothing to do because of Obama's horrible policies, so now they're camping out in our downtown areas. Parents...I pray your kid isn't one of them. Because I look at this group and it become so clear. These are the kids that never were told No. They were always the best....no wonder they think We should give them our money, but they are Livid the cops took threw out their free condoms.

I wonder how they the "Occupiers" thought this would end. I mean really. They've been camping out in New York for almost two months. What is their point again? Don't ask them. They Can't Tell You. They Don't Know.

As I said on Twitter earlier tonight...Can't someone just give these kids a trophy so they can go home?

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