This Republican has made an incredible observation over the past few days.  Senator Obama makes even the Clintons look good.  Frequent readers know I am no Clinton fan.  I believe with all my heart Hillary deserved the Democratic presidential nomination.  Keep in mind this is coming from someone who despises most everything the Clintons have stood for.

While listening to the O’Reilly Radio Factor this week, I came to realize patriotism will decide who wins this election.  Patriotism is a critical qualification one running for President must posess.  I may not agree with anything Hillary stands for politically, but when it comes to the love for her country, I cannot question that.  I firmly believe right or wrong, Hillary loves the United States of America, and wanted to make changes she believed would benefit the entire country.  I personally do not believe the propositions she made would move us in the right direction, but I would never question her intentions. 

Obama promises to make change.  Only in the past few days has he declared a love for this country.  Mr. Obama, it’s gonna be awful hard to “change” a country you do not believe in.  What does this mean?  Well, it can only mean one thing….we could cease to exist as a country.  Our very own cultural diversity and religious “freedoms” are driving us into the very thing our forefathers struggled to alienate themselves from. 

Consider this:  Patriotism is that love for country in the hearts of the people which shall make that country strong to resist foreign opposition and domestic intrigue-which impresses each and every individual with a sense of the inalienable rights of others and prepares him to accept the responsibility of protecting those rights.    -American Tribune, March 7, 1890

The above passage was found in the A Beka Book/American Government pg. 12

In a statement made by Barack Obama today, he claims his wife Michelle is not subject to any ridicule by the press.  Bill O’Reilly softens up on Obama saying that any personal attacks by the media are completely uncalled for.  Afterwards, O’Reilly was careful to point out the fact, if you don’t want your wife under ridicule, quit sending her out to be on these talkshows. (In reference to her appearance on The View this week)

Bill, you need to quit being so soft on Obama’s political tactics.  He completely made this statement to cover any future flubs Michelle makes when she opens up her big mouth to tell everyone how proud she finally is of her country.  Please see my previous post in regard to Obama sticking his wife out on the front line, then telling everyone in the press to lay off of her.  Such an ugly game, these politics….we’ve only just begun.

I was pondering the price per gallon of gas situation today, when I thought….well, there’s a lot of necessary and some unnecessary things out there, that cost A LOT more than gas…Here’s my assessment:

Milk:  $4.00/gallon

Corn:  $6.00/bushel

Orange Juice:  $5.00/gallon

Peanuts:  $11.00/pound

Cotton:  $61.75/pound

Rice:  $28.00/cwt

Starbucks Coffee:  $4.00/cup

McDonald’s Value Meal:  $6.00/meal

Cigarettes:  $6.00/pack

*all prices are based on a national average, and may not be exactly the same where you live*

Next time you choose to complain about gas, stop and think twice about what costs more.  Then gas prices don’t seem so bad after all….maybe! 

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This just in…Marilu Socher, an avid Hillary Clinton supporter has announced her camp met with John McCain today.  During an interview with Neil Cavuto on Fox News, Socher exclaimed that Hillary supporters will back John McCain for President.  Stating that he is the best choice, Obama is incapable of the job. 

This is a huge gain for McCain considering the pull that Socher and her peons have in this election.  She claims the Hillary Clinton Democrats are fed up with the DNC and absolutely disgusted with their electoral process.  Hillary won the primary election, according to the popular vote.  She deserves to be the nominee. 

Socher also stated, when asked concerning McCain’s stance on women’s rights, that this was a minor issue in this election, and it would not effect her decision to endorse him.  Another question concerning Hillary’s possible VP nomination, would Socher endorse Obama if Hillary ends up with the VP position?  That is absolutely never going to happen, she proclaimed. 

All this is entirely interesting to me, considering the fact that these Clinton supporters, are people I never expected to vote Republican.  I have come to realize that they are true patriots, and wish to see this country’s national security put as #1 priority.  They realize that McCain is the man for the job.  Obama just has too many questionable acquaintances.  I’m so glad to finally see this country and it’s party lines coming together to support freedom and the American way!

While making an appearance on The O’Reilly factor, David N. Bossie,  president of Citizens United, endorsed Hillary Clinton over Barack Obama stating that “On a national security basis she is the best candidate.”  The group Citizens United, has put out documentaries on both Obama and Hillary.  Hillary’s documentary has already been released and Obama’s is scheduled to be released this summer.

Bossie fought against the Clintons in the 90’s when he served as chief investigator for the United States House of Representatives Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.  During Bill Clinton’s two terms as president, he led investigations ranging from the Whitewater land deal to the illegal transfer of dual-use technology to China and the illegal foreign money schemes in the 1996 Clinton re-election campaign.  He stated on the O’Reilly factor that he definitely is not a Clinton fan, but based on experience and the best interest of this country, Hillary would have by far been the best candidate for the Democratic party.

Coming from Bossie, this is a profound statement.  We need to wake up and realize that our country is gonna get a huge awakening.  Let’s make the “changes” we can, before it’s too late.  Fellow blogger The Virginian, has a great take on this.

Bill O’Reilly says it best:

“People aren’t paying attention. They’re “Dancing With the Stars,” they’re doing the mambo, they’re singing. You know, they’re mad but they’re not paying attention.”

— Bill O’Reilly

WOW, yep you read that right….George Galloway, British anti-war activist endorses Barack Obama for President of the United States.  Now, please tell me why would we want to elect someone whom the terrorists approve of?  That is so crazy, it makes my head want to explode!  George Galloway has known ties to Sadaam Hussein and is a strong supporter of a Palestinian state.  This video shows him on Hamas television endorsing Obama. 

Going back to my earlier post, where I pointed out several questionable supporters of Obama.  Remember “Be careful of the company you keep”?   Well,obvioiusly that doesn’t matter anymore.  We want change, that’s right, I forgot.  Change……next thing you know we’ll be fighting the terrorists on our own soil.  They’ll all be living and thriving here if Obama gets elected.  After all, this seems to be his #1 special interest group.  I’m looking forward to having a President that will appease terrorists, and ignore Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East.  Where have we gone wrong?  People are treating Mr. Obama as if he were a rock star and not the next possible leader of the free world.  What is our country coming to?

Over the past several days, I’ve made some observations.  It’s all over the media, word on the street, in your local hangouts, what do you hear?  “Oil is too high, we can’t afford to eat because we’re paying so much for gas”….sound familiar? 

I’ve been trying to cut back on my gas consumption.  While waiting in line at the bank or a drive-thru, I simply turn off my car so I’m not needlessly wasting gas.  Generally I would keep my car running.  So funny how something simple can save you money.

Unfortunately, some people I have encountered throughout the past couple of weeks, have a different idea.  While having a yard sale at my home I counted at least 5 people who came to browse, and believe it or not, left their cars running with air going full blast.  And these weren’t 5 minute stops might I add.  Each one stayed for 15 minutes or longer, trying to make a bargain.  And to top it off today I go to the local Lowes.  The minute I stepped out of my car I heard the car next to me running, and there was no one in it…no one, but something…they had left their dog in the car while they went shopping.  I assume to keep the doggie nice and comfy, they decided to leave the car running.  Okay, not only were they wasting gas, they were totally a car thieves dream. 

What is wrong with people.  They sit around and complain about President Bush, and how it’s all his fault gas is so high.  BLAH, BLAH, BLAH….Quit running your cars and quit running your mouths!  All this chin music is driving me crazy!!!!  Did you know the Cubans are drilling for oil 70 miles off the coast of Florida….Florida, that’s right.  Since when are the Cubans smarter than we are?  Oh that’s right, the Democrats have house majority and have been fighting against drilling in the Gulf of Mexico because it might endanger some fish.  Oh and by the way, we can’t drill in ANWR, because we need to preserve nature.  And those same people turn around and complain about this war and how we need to be energy independent.  HMMMMM….now does that make sense?

Barack Obama is getting into a bad habit here lately.  Seems that he can’t quite remember that WWII story just right…hmmm.  While speaking to a group of veterans on Memorial Day, Obama claimed to have an Uncle who was involved with the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp during WWII.  That’s interesting, considering his mother was an only child.  As if that weren’t already enough, it just so happens the Russians were responsible for liberating Auschwitz, not the Americans!   The Viriginian reminds us of a similar mix up in 2002.  In this particular speech, Obama relates his grandfather to WWII and the liberation of the same concentration camp.

Mr. Obama, guess you struck out again.  Wonder how much longer that campaign of yours can keep making up excuses for those drastic exaggerations? 

~The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.  

~The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life.  

~The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.  

~The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance.  

~The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.”  

~The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.  

~The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.  

~The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on mother’s day.  

~The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.  

~The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.  

~The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  

~The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.  

When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God we Trust.”

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Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

~John 15:13 (New International Version)