Here are the Key Issues that McCain is focusing on:
Economic Stimulus Plan
John McCain has bold solutions to stimulate the American economy.
McCain Tax Cut Plan
John McCain believes taxes should be low, simple, and fair and has a track record of commitment to these principles.
Government Spending, Lower Taxes and Economic Prosperity
America's economic progress requires that the federal government abide by the same standards of common sense and fiscal restraint as hardworking families.
Straight Talk on Health System Reform
John McCain is willing to address the fundamental problem: the rapidly rising cost of U.S. health care. Bringing costs under control is the only way to stop the erosion of affordable health insurance, save Medicare and Medicaid, protect private health benefits for retirees, and allow our companies to effectively compete around the world.
Strict Constructionist Philosophy
John McCain believes that one of the greatest threats to our liberty and the Constitutional framework that safeguards our freedoms are willful judges who usurp the role of the people and their representatives and legislate from the bench. As President, John McCain will nominate judges who understand that their role is to faithfully apply the law as written, not impose their opinions through judicial fiat.
Human Dignity & the Sanctity of Life
During more than five years as a POW in Vietnam, John McCain experienced the worst assaults on human dignity imaginable. Yet each day he also saw in his fellow prisoners the power of human compassion and the will to prevail against unimaginable evil. It is this experience, and a life dedicated to public service, that has imbued in John McCain a fundamental commitment to the protection of human dignity that will shape his presidency.
Lobbying & Ethics Reform
John McCain believes that a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" must remain ever faithful to that noble charge. America needs leadership devoted to the public interest, not the special interest, and a government that fulfills its duties with unfailing integrity, accountability, and common sense. Those who serve in positions of public trust have a patriotic duty to serve the national interest with integrity and accountability, to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the people we are privileged to serve, and to devote ourselves to America's agenda, not that of narrow special interests.
Strategy for Victory in Iraq
John McCain believes that we must not fail in Iraq. Succeeding in the cause of helping the Iraqi people build a stable, secure, representative state is essential to achieving an enduring peace in a region of the world central to American prosperity and national security. Failure in Iraq will endanger America for generations to come. America has a vital interest in a secure, democratic Iraq, at peace with its neighbors, to help stabilize a dangerous and critical region.
Border Security & Immigration Reform
I have always believed that our border must be secure and that the federal government has utterly failed in its responsibility to ensure that it is secure. If we have learned anything from the recent immigration debate, it is that Americans have little trust that their government will honor a pledge to do the things necessary to make the border secure.
Commitment To America's Service Members: Past And Present
America owes its liberty, its prosperity, and its future to our veterans who have dedicated their lives to protecting our great country. John McCain has fought to honor our national commitment to our veterans who have given their careers and livelihoods to ensuring our freedom. He believes we must provide for service members and their families while they serve, we must help those who return from combat to adjust to civilian life, and we must honor and never forget the service of those who do not return.
Education
Excellence, Choice, and Competition in American Education
National Security
The most sacred responsibility vested in a president - the commander in chief - is to "preserve and protect" American citizens. John McCain has the necessary vision and unrivaled experience to command the United States armed forces and adapt our nation's defenses to the demands of a changing and dangerous world.
Stewards of Our Nation's Rich Natural Heritage
John McCain has a proud record of common sense stewardship. Along with his commitment to clean air and water, and to conserving open space, he has been a leader on the issue of global warming with the courage to call the nation to action on an issue we can no longer afford to ignore.
Protecting Second Amendment Rights
John McCain believes that the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms is a fundamental, individual Constitutional right that we have a sacred duty to protect. We have a responsibility to ensure that criminals who violate the law are prosecuted to the fullest, rather than restricting the rights of law abiding citizens. Gun control is a proven failure in fighting crime. Law abiding citizens should not be asked to give up their rights because of criminals - criminals who ignore gun control laws anyway.
America's Space Program
"Let us now embark upon this great journey into the stars to find whatever may await us."
To read more you can click on the underline text. I got this info from http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Who?
I have been researching the presidential candidates closely this year. Not because I am disappointed with President Bush, but because I fully support our president. I honestly can say that I voted for him twice and I truely believe in what he is doing over seas and I think that he has made a lot of changes for us. I am not saying he has been perfect and I am not saying that we are completely where we need to be as a country. So I want the next president to follow what Bush has started.
I can proudly say that yes I am a Republican. There are a lot about what the Democrates stand for that I don't like or believe in.
I honestly do not think that the candidates that are up for president are going to do anything for us. Nothing but get us further and further into debt and take more of our hard earned money.
Here a couple of key points that I am looking at:
1~ Taxes ~ we the working class of our society get taxed to death. We need our hard earned money to keep our homes, cars and food on our tables. The democrates are for taxing us more and lowing the taxes for the rice. How is that fair?? Seems the ones that can afford it should be the ones paying it.
2~ War ~ while I understand that some people protest this war. People think that because we did not find weapons of mass distruction that means there are none. I fully believe that there are some and I think that they kept them on the move. It is easy to persued someone to tip them off before the search was to take place. We got Sadam, which is more than Pres. Bush (the first) did when he went after him. I do not believe our work is done. It will not be done till we bring Osama down. Let me ask you people do you remember where you were when the towers fell? Do you remember what you felt??? I personally know someone that was suppose to be at the Pentagon for a meeting and his meeting was suppose to take place around where the plane hit. He was late and he had his hand on the door when he heard something and seen the plane so he ran back to the parking lot and watched the plane hit. Had he not been late he would no longer be with us. My brother in law whom is a proud member of our US Army and believes in the war as does every other soilder over there and whom has served in this war does. He was park of the clean up crew at the pentagon and he seen things that no person should have to see. He had to collect momentos to identify whom was killed because alot of the people killed were so burned that there was nothing left. He has been over seas twice to serve in this war. We need a president whom is going to finish this war that we started and not pull our troops out at once like the democrates want to do.
3~ Illegal Aliens ~ Step up border control, stop letting them come into our land and take our jobs from our people. This is our land we speak English here. IF YA DON'T LIKE IT GET THE HELL OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4~ Health Care ~ It is just crazy that we have to pay so much for Health Care. Then on top of that we have to pay co-pays. What the hell. And why do I have to pay several co-pays for the same thing, if the appt is a Follow-up appt, you should not have to pay a co-pay. It is just crazy the cost being driven up. We need to get the drs that do something wrong out of there and keep the ones that actually do a good job and do what they should do for there patients.
So we have:
Obama ~ he seems like a down to earth guy and I can go for what he is selling, but I know like all democrates the shoe will fall and he will show his cards if he becomes president.
Hillary Clinton ~ Oh God, NO!! Not another Clinton. Didn't we learn the first time people, Bill did not run the country when he was in office, Hillary did it.
McCain ~ Not who I would have liked for the Republican candidate.
While I am still debating over who to vote for this presidental election, I still don't think that any of the contenders are right for the job.
Still undecided as to whom to vote for. Need more research I guess.
BUT I SAY NO TO HILLARY CLINTON!!!! NO MORE CLINTON'S IN OFFICE!!!!!
I can proudly say that yes I am a Republican. There are a lot about what the Democrates stand for that I don't like or believe in.
I honestly do not think that the candidates that are up for president are going to do anything for us. Nothing but get us further and further into debt and take more of our hard earned money.
Here a couple of key points that I am looking at:
1~ Taxes ~ we the working class of our society get taxed to death. We need our hard earned money to keep our homes, cars and food on our tables. The democrates are for taxing us more and lowing the taxes for the rice. How is that fair?? Seems the ones that can afford it should be the ones paying it.
2~ War ~ while I understand that some people protest this war. People think that because we did not find weapons of mass distruction that means there are none. I fully believe that there are some and I think that they kept them on the move. It is easy to persued someone to tip them off before the search was to take place. We got Sadam, which is more than Pres. Bush (the first) did when he went after him. I do not believe our work is done. It will not be done till we bring Osama down. Let me ask you people do you remember where you were when the towers fell? Do you remember what you felt??? I personally know someone that was suppose to be at the Pentagon for a meeting and his meeting was suppose to take place around where the plane hit. He was late and he had his hand on the door when he heard something and seen the plane so he ran back to the parking lot and watched the plane hit. Had he not been late he would no longer be with us. My brother in law whom is a proud member of our US Army and believes in the war as does every other soilder over there and whom has served in this war does. He was park of the clean up crew at the pentagon and he seen things that no person should have to see. He had to collect momentos to identify whom was killed because alot of the people killed were so burned that there was nothing left. He has been over seas twice to serve in this war. We need a president whom is going to finish this war that we started and not pull our troops out at once like the democrates want to do.
3~ Illegal Aliens ~ Step up border control, stop letting them come into our land and take our jobs from our people. This is our land we speak English here. IF YA DON'T LIKE IT GET THE HELL OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4~ Health Care ~ It is just crazy that we have to pay so much for Health Care. Then on top of that we have to pay co-pays. What the hell. And why do I have to pay several co-pays for the same thing, if the appt is a Follow-up appt, you should not have to pay a co-pay. It is just crazy the cost being driven up. We need to get the drs that do something wrong out of there and keep the ones that actually do a good job and do what they should do for there patients.
So we have:
Obama ~ he seems like a down to earth guy and I can go for what he is selling, but I know like all democrates the shoe will fall and he will show his cards if he becomes president.
Hillary Clinton ~ Oh God, NO!! Not another Clinton. Didn't we learn the first time people, Bill did not run the country when he was in office, Hillary did it.
McCain ~ Not who I would have liked for the Republican candidate.
While I am still debating over who to vote for this presidental election, I still don't think that any of the contenders are right for the job.
Still undecided as to whom to vote for. Need more research I guess.
BUT I SAY NO TO HILLARY CLINTON!!!! NO MORE CLINTON'S IN OFFICE!!!!!
Monday, March 10, 2008
In Memory of Aunt Donna
Pearly Gates
Today I walked thru those Pearly Gates of Heaven.
I know I left many whom I loved behind.
Just remember me and hold me in your heart.
Please know that I am at peace
I am no longer suffering
I have no more pain
I am free
I walk beside our lord and Savior
I look down on all of you
I am with you
So please don't cry for me
I am in a much better place
A beautiful place
A place of Peace
A place of love
When our God calls on you to walk thru these Pearly Gates
Don't be afraid
I will be waiting here
front and center
to welcome you thru these Pearly Gates
By: Leslie A. McGuinn (2008)
*****ALL WORK COPYWRITED BY LESLIE A. MCGUINN. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY MATERIAL WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. 2008*****
Today I walked thru those Pearly Gates of Heaven.
I know I left many whom I loved behind.
Just remember me and hold me in your heart.
Please know that I am at peace
I am no longer suffering
I have no more pain
I am free
I walk beside our lord and Savior
I look down on all of you
I am with you
So please don't cry for me
I am in a much better place
A beautiful place
A place of Peace
A place of love
When our God calls on you to walk thru these Pearly Gates
Don't be afraid
I will be waiting here
front and center
to welcome you thru these Pearly Gates
By: Leslie A. McGuinn (2008)
*****ALL WORK COPYWRITED BY LESLIE A. MCGUINN. PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY MATERIAL WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. 2008*****
My Comedian
It seems that I have a comedian on my hands. She says some of the funniest things. Of course it makes me think of those emails that go around, you know the ones Kids say the Darnedest Things. Well before I was a mom and even before my little one talked I am like there is no way kids say those things. I am hear to tell you it is true, kids really do come up with some crazy things. Our most recent comic performance by Harleyann came this past Fri. She was complaining her ears and throat hurt and she was running a fever Thurs night, so Fri I took her to the Dr. Well turns out she has the flu.
Anyhow while we were there I had the Dr take a look at her really nasty purple big toe on her left foot. I assumed that she just stubbed her toe, but it looked nasty and she wouldn't let me touch it. So the following is the conversation between the Dr and Harleyann. WARNING ~ you may need tissues, I laughed so hard I had tears.
DR: Harleyann can I look at your toe?
H: don't touch
DR: I just want to see it for a minute.
(at this time Harleyann removes her hands from around her toe)
DR: What happened to you toe Harleyann?
H: It's broke!
DR: Can you move it for me?
H: Yes (and at this point she takes her thumb and forefinger and moves her toe from side to side), see I can move it.
DR: Can I touch it?
H: no, it's broke.
(we finally convince her to let the Dr touch it and the Dr is touching different spots on her toe)
DR: (at each point she touches) Does this hurt?
H: (same response after the question) no, it's broke.
DR: Can you wiggle your toe for me.
H: Yes (again she takes her thumb and forefinger and moves her toe from side to side) see it's broke.
At this point the dr is trying to keep from laughing, I am trying to keep from laughing. The Dr's diagnosis, it's not broke and she told me a few things to watch for that if they occure then I have to take her back to the Dr. Harleyann's diagnosis: IT'S BROKE!!!
Anyhow while we were there I had the Dr take a look at her really nasty purple big toe on her left foot. I assumed that she just stubbed her toe, but it looked nasty and she wouldn't let me touch it. So the following is the conversation between the Dr and Harleyann. WARNING ~ you may need tissues, I laughed so hard I had tears.
DR: Harleyann can I look at your toe?
H: don't touch
DR: I just want to see it for a minute.
(at this time Harleyann removes her hands from around her toe)
DR: What happened to you toe Harleyann?
H: It's broke!
DR: Can you move it for me?
H: Yes (and at this point she takes her thumb and forefinger and moves her toe from side to side), see I can move it.
DR: Can I touch it?
H: no, it's broke.
(we finally convince her to let the Dr touch it and the Dr is touching different spots on her toe)
DR: (at each point she touches) Does this hurt?
H: (same response after the question) no, it's broke.
DR: Can you wiggle your toe for me.
H: Yes (again she takes her thumb and forefinger and moves her toe from side to side) see it's broke.
At this point the dr is trying to keep from laughing, I am trying to keep from laughing. The Dr's diagnosis, it's not broke and she told me a few things to watch for that if they occure then I have to take her back to the Dr. Harleyann's diagnosis: IT'S BROKE!!!
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