Romney Sees VP Chances Slipping Away

"Despite the hype around the Memorial Weekend gathering in Sedona at Sen. John McCain's ranch, only Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is being given serious consideration for the vice presidential nomination, say McCain insiders with knowledge of the ongoing vetting process. And even that serious consideration can only go so far.

"Jindal is the only one, but there seems to be general agreement that we need him to be the best governor he can be and a leader of the Republican Party more," says one McCain campaign adviser. "McCain has gotten a good look at [Mitt] Romney as a competitor and as someone who is running in support of his candidacy, and frankly he can't tell the difference. It's been a very educational process. Let's just leave it at that." -The American Spectator

READ FULL ARTICLE AT: http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=13271

Hmmm. I'll go out on the edge here and risk irritating some of our readers who may have supported Romney. There are several valid points that seem to be ignored by the "establishment" Republicans who are obviously in unanimous awe of this guy. http://www.trueromney.com/ I will touch on a few because it's important. Loosen those ties, boys! I'll try to go easy on him.

His most valuable "potential employees" have been pimping him hard on the airwaves since January. I suppose if I had the financial security that Rush, Hannity, Coulter and Beck have, I might be tempted to support the flirtatious tycoon just in case he attempts to buy my contract again, a la Clear Channel/Bain Capital buyout. Several RNC members want to see him locked in. And, he had a decent following for those who couldn't swallow the Giuliani pill but can't be seen with a right winger in public.

Point blank: McCain/Romney would be a disaster for the GOP in a year when we can ill afford any more setbacks, although many are in the forecast. While we may be in hot water on Capitol Hill, I believe the easiest candidate to beat since Jimmy Carter 2.0 is on the way to the slaughter, compliments of the Democrats. That is, of course, Barack Hussein Obama.


I thank God for no more perfect storms like Clinton/Perot to derail us from the White House, but one of these days our luck will run out. Despite having an unstoppable pattern of weak candidates to represent the GOP in EVERY election after Reagan, the liberal shot callers have managed to produce the primary energy necessary to offer up the same old disaster for the last 12 years: The most liberal pinko socialist they can find.


America will not elect someone so liberal and out of touch with every day America as Gore, Kerry, She-Clinton or Obama. They come close, and regardless of how weak Bush 1 and 2 were, or Dole was, or McCain is, they cannot close the deal. They never learn.


But neither do we. Something has got to give soon. And, while it looks like the Dems are hell bent on another losing Marxist, they would be winning by landslides with another moderate and traditional candidate like JFK. Not because America wants or needs another JFK, but because we have been determined to offer the poster boy for the GOP country club negative stereotype that keeps us from growing into America's majority party.


Suit & tie. Expensive education. Wealthy family. Lot's of special interest. Elite to the core. Out of touch with most Americans.

Sure, we'll produce an "American Hero" if we have to, but it's still another dose of Washington that fails to inspire the masses. It's a shame that we have to be attacked by terrorists or lose some astronauts in a tragic accident in order to get goosebumps when a Republican leader speaks these days. Close your mouth, it's true.

Now, Romney has all the goods, if you're looking for the Manchurian Candidate. Good looking, lot's of money, fresh new slogans, a positive demeanor, wink and a smile (probably an excellent baby kisser), financial background, good speaker, etc, etc, etc.

However, he falls apart on the conservative principles that drive the Party. Sure, he says he's pro-life and pro-gun. He says he's a fiscal conservative and supports the War On Terror. He says he loves (his) Jesus, family and the American way. "Washington is broken", and he claims he can fix it.

But, as a Huckabee organizer, one of my primary jobs was to research the heck out of the guy, and I have been beside myself at how "too perfect" he is to the media and many social conservatives who fail to research or just ignore this man's profile.

http://www.trueromney.com/ will give you a glimpse of some, just some, of the baggage that comes with this guy.

But even without the facts that he voted for Paul Tsongas, has a record of pro-gay & pro-abortion support, admits he is not a Reagan-Bush Republican, was not even registered Republican in the 90's, favors socialist health care like Hillary, raised taxes/fees in Massachusetts by over $740 million, lied repeatedly during the presidential primary, failed to leave the Governor's office with a favorable approval rating, and just flat out ran a nasty campaign, (whew! I'm out of breath!) I can still give a logical analysis of why he could likely burn the GOP at the worst possible time if he is picked as VP.

First off, and most importantly, the GOP must have a Socially Conservative Southern Evangelical Christian on the ticket if they want to win. Having 2 moderate to liberal Republicans on the ticket that favor the Northeast and Washington DC wing of the Party won't cut it. History has shown time and time again that it is a recipe for disaster. (Remember Dole/Kemp?)

And having a "Progressive -Yankee- Mormon" to add insult to injury along with McCain on the ticket would be asking for a nightmare of resentment and distrust from the base of the American voters in both parties, who as Christians, make up 68% of the nation's electorate. I know that's an unpopular thing to say in this era of political correctness, but it is a legitimate factor that we must address. Whether it should matter is a debatable issue that is irrelevant to winning and losing. Race, gender and religion have always played a factor in politics, and 2008 is no exception.

Secondly, since Mitt refused to honor the 11th Commandment of Ronald Reagan, "Thou shall not speak evil of thy fellow Republican", and ran one of the worst smear campaigns in GOP primary history, he has successfully given the Democrats hours of soundbites that rip McCain. And they will use them, too. The market is very promising to Democratic strategists this year. They have the opportunity to run an inexpensive TV campaign without giving the appearance of Obama being a mud-slinger. Just roll the tape of the Republican VP candidate telling you in his own words why John McCain would be a bad president!

Can you imagine a McCain/Romney ticket where Mitt is traveling the country to promote McCain and debate why he should be the next president? Either his topics would be extremely limited or he would have to lie and say he had a change of heart. The guy left no stone unturned in his onslaught to publicly demonize McCain on social, economic and legislative issues. So, what's left? "Obama is wrong for America, McCain knows the military and the weather is very nice today." Is that the gist of it? Heck, put me on the VP list!

Reagan knew what he was talking about here. And the talk radio gods, who ignored the Gipper's 11th Commandment advice, will only assist in making the GOP look more schizophrenic. Rush, Hannity, Beck and Coulter can give the Dems even more countless hours of ammo because of their hypocritical approach to this primary season.

You reap what you sow, and they were not sowing Reaganisms. They were sowing vicious slurs against McCain and Mike Huckabee more than they were against Clinton and Obama. Whoops! It must be a reality check to learn that they don't have nearly the influence they thought they did to swing an election. And now, most of the exclusive interviews and ratings will go to the competitors of these so called "conservative icons". Welcome back to Earth, you sold out blowhards!

And since Romney has backed his VP options into a corner by limiting his ability to promote McCain, we know he can sure talk about himself! The only problem is that, the more this guy is under the national microscope, the more of a liability he will become to the GOP.

How long will it be before Obama decides to disarm his social health care program like he did Hillary's? After doing a little research on Mitt's plan (that provides $50 abortions, subsidized by the state taxpayers), we find that they are no longer offering it to everyone. It has cost the citizens of Massachusetts 40% more than he projected and has left their state in a financial crisis.

It's no wonder Romney failed to build the Republican Party in his home state. The Massachusetts GOP is not exactly the national model, and as Bush and Cheney have proven, our presidential teams can make or break registration trends for both parties. (FYI- Democrats have 3 million more new registrations than we do now).

Known for being a "money man", Mitt has gained the respect of the Party elite. But, once those stats go public, we might find that he has lost his magic touch with investing your money into his dream. Just ask his campaign contributors how much he spent on each vote, and compare it to the other candidates. Or, as it really matters, how much money was spent per delegate?

Romney came in dead last in campaign finance efficiency of the entire GOP pack, spending over $289,256 for each delegate.
What does this say to tax payers?
"Washington is broken, and I propose we buy another one!"

By comparison, Huckabee came in first in CFE (and finished second place behind McCain in winning delegates) spending $48,951 per delegate.
What does this say to voters?
"Let's see if Super Glue and Duct Tape will hold Washington together and we'll invest the rest into America's needs!"

Romney is a ticket killer. We have to win the Evangelical South, or it's going to be a long 4 years of the Obama Administration.

I will soon post some thoughts on Mike Huckabee's potential value to the McCain ticket. Until then, if you are thinking what I'm thinking, or would like to explore why Huck would be a legit VP option, check out http://teamhuck.com/ .

-Mike Ford,
Un-associated Press
Contributing to Rare, Conservative Media

Blue, But Never Black

As the party that birthed the KKK and fought to keep slavery and segregation legal, Democrats must now prepare to nominate their first black presidential candidate. I must ask, "Is this because of a heart change, or a big accident?"

While Democrats talk the talk and receive over 90% of the Black vote in general elections, the "White Authority" is alive and well in the Democratic Party. Even looking back to the Clinton Administration, where Slick Willy boasted to have the most diversified administration in history, he did little to up the ante. Compared to the current Bush Administration, Bill Clinton's team was very friendly to women (no pun intended), but was truly lacking any real racial diversity.

And it seems that Black Americans around the country are becoming frustrated with the political climate, especially now that the Big Blue Donkey has found the Hispanic voter to be it's new found darling. And they should be, not just because they have been used up and left for the much larger minority group. One needs to look no farther than many of the states, cities and communities that are densely populated with Black Americans.

Under Democrat rule for an entire generation or more, it is appropriate for them to ask some good questions. Like:

"How has the loyalty we have shown Democrats paid off in our communities? Our schools, our families, our income, our job market?"

"You said you would help revive the Black Community, but after decades of electing you again and again, why has the crime rate, teen pregnancy rate, high school drop out rate & divorce rate continued to climb? Why have we continued to struggle financially? Why do we have the worst school systems in the country?"

"Why is it that when we participate in these social programs that you promised would help us, it starts a cycle of dependency that penalizes those who begin to financially progress? Is this really "assistance" or some new form of slavery that is being held over our heads to keep voting for you?"

Not only have the Democrats allowed the Black community to fall apart at the seams, but it appears that there is a tendency to isolate Blacks and limit their influence on the party as well. According to several polls (I have provided 2 links below) asking how each Democrat would fair against John McCain, an interesting trend has surfaced.

Hillary Clinton has a 4% advantage against McCain as compared to Obama. What? That's right. And this trend is not from the indecision of white males who are fed up with the Republican Party, but just the opposite.

White females are 4% more likely to vote Republican this year if their favorite, Hillary Clinton, does not represent the Democrats. In fact, several recent exit polls are concluding that many of Hillary's supporters who tend to be white females and white seniors, who are long time Democrats, have said they will jump the Party ship instead of supporting Obama.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/138462

http://www.gallup.com/poll/107416/Obama-Faces-Uphill-Climb-vs-McCain-Among-White-Voters.aspx

As Obama began steamrolling through the Democratic primaries, it became obvious that he could win. Then his wins slowed down and he began losing support from White Democrats. The Superdelegates were reluctant to make a choice and still are. And while he has obviously clinched the nomination, the hesitation to crown him can be seen a mile away.

Father Michael Pfleger, the most recent nut at Obama's long time church to grace the headlines with racially divisive remarks, was criticised mainly for insinuating that Hillary Clinton was a White supremacist. And while she did spend time advocating for cop killing Black Panthers in the 60's, one can only speculate what she and other white liberals really think about a black man becoming the Party's nominee.

But since I'm free to speculate, I'll give it a shot. Hillary did not become a trooper for the Dems and concede. She appears to be taking this thing all the way to the convention, where she can actually be forced onto the ticket as the VP. That's bad news for Obama, who wants anything but her and Bill tagging along to suck the air out of the room when the press shows up or when he makes a mistake! So, do the Clintons and many in the DNC want to send Clinton along as a chaperon on this one? It sure looks that way.

And I'll go ahead and spotlight that big elephant in the room that everyone else is afraid to verbally acknowledge. Since Barack Hussein Obama is a member of a "poser" Christian church (UCC), has a Muslim name and Muslim relatives, is black and is also the biggest liberal/socialist to ever run for president in America, it is safe to say that he is on the hit list of every paramilitary hate group in the country. Yes, I'm saying that this guy is the most likely candidate to be assassinated in our country's history. What better place for Hillary to be than waiting in the wings to replace a modern day liberal martyr?

To be quite honest, and given the history of all the dead bodies that have surfaced around the Clintons in the past, I think if she does force herself onto the ticket, Obama should be very afraid.

Now, I'm not suggesting that he should be taken out and I'm not saying that I approve of any group taking a shot at the guy. Even though I believe he would be a complete disaster as president, I can't imagine the shame and upheaval that our country would face if something like that where to happen. (Not to mention what it would do for race relations.) But, to ignore it's reality as a potentially volatile situation would be an insult to the intelligence of history buffs and political junkies alike. So just for the record, if something where to ever happen to the guy, my first suspect will be the Dixie Mafia, AKA the Clinton network.

Another interesting look at Democrats fumbling their relationship with Black America is the fact that Planned Parenthood, a favorite "charity" of Democrats, has most of their facilities (slaughterhouses) in black neighborhoods. I have heard the accusations of a planned "population control" conspiracy being perpetuated by PP, and this article below will touch on it a little.

Pastors Accuse Planned Parenthood for 'Genocide' on Blacks
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,352537,00.html


During the 2006 elections, I read a few articles about a new Black opposition to the liberal policies of the Democratic Platform. The question was, "If MLK was alive today, would he vote for a party that champions the ACLU's quest to silence the Church, homosexual activism, abortion, etc.?" Because the Black Community holds the Christian faith in high regard, there is a natural polarization happening, as the Dems move farther to the left in an effort to separate from traditional family & Christian values.


I am glad to know that there are conservative leaders rising up in the Black Community to speak out against this outrage and are opposing Democrats for years of political manipulation. JC Watts is launching a Black News Network soon that will only help the conservative cause. Informing communities and speaking up is a start, but it's time for the GOP to pick up the slack.


As I attended a few Republican conventions this year, I couldn't help but notice that there was a real absence of minorities there. I thought to myself, "Where are all of the Black folks at?" I have been thinking a lot since then about how North Tulsa and other predominately Black communities need to be reached by the conservative movement on a constant basis, not just visited by the GOP once every 4 years.


During the first Huckabee for Governor campaign in Little Rock, Arkansas, we campaigned and posted signs in the Black community. Mike Huckabee was insistent on being every one's Governor, and he literally practiced what he preached by meeting with Black leaders. It is no wonder we received 48% of the Black vote in Arkansas, and won convincingly.


These communities will remain strongholds for Democrats until we show enough interest in them to be trusted again. While the Left is trying to figure out how to "handle" Black America, I say Republicans should re-introduce our old friends to the pro-active, pro-Christian, pro-family values that we can all identify with. It's time to walk the walk, or else we are no better than the Democrats, who are Blue, but never Black. The ball is in our court.

-Mike Ford,

Un-associated Press

Contributing to Rare, Conservative Media

Kitchen & Grill Tips From Mike

While I am associated mostly by politics, you might not know that I have been a student of the Culinary Arts since a was a young child.

I have been in the Food Service Industry all of my life, and while I am humble when called a chef by family and friends, I will admit that I know what I am doing in the kitchen!

This Memorial Day, I'll kick off some kitchen tips that I will be posting on rare occasion.

Mike's Fire Roasted Fresno Red Salsa

9-12 Roma Tomatoes
1/2 Jumbo Red Onion
* 3 Fresno Red Peppers
1 Garlic Bulb
1 Bunch of Cilantro
2 TBS Salt
1 TBS Black Pepper
3 oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil

* Fresno Red Peppers can usually be found at Reasor's next to the Jalapenos. They look just like them, only red instead of green. They are milder than Japs with a Cayenne style, slow burn. They also have a sweeter flavor, similar to Red Bell Peppers.

Wash all produce thoroughly.
Trim Onion and Garlic skin.
Toss Onion, Garlic Bulb, Tomatoes and Peppers in a large bowl with Olive Oil and Salt & Pepper.

Throw them on the grill and fire roast them until they are done.
Take them off and let them cool on a sheet pan.

When cool, trim cores and stems away from Peppers, Onion and Tomatoes.
Quarter them so they will blend easily.
De-clove the Garlic Bulb and select 2-8 (your choice) cloves to use. (Refrigerate the rest for something else.)
De-stem the chilled Cilantro.

Throw them all into a blender or food processor and blend until they are salsa. If too thick, add a little filtered water and blend again until it's right.
Chill for one hour, taste for seasoning, then serve!


Brisket and Rib Secret

Try rubbing down your Beef and Pork Briskets and Ribs with Mustard before you add your dry rub mix. It will add color, tenderize the meat and don't worry, the flavor changes when it cooks for a couple of hours. It will caramelize and add a sweet and tangy base that will compliment most any sauce or seasoning mix!

Cumin in your dry rub? Absolutely!!!

-Mike Ford,
Un-associated Press
Contributing to Rare, Conservative Media

Memorial Day

Today, as I read up on the political melee and start my brisket, I am reminded that many in our country will misuse this day to have another day off from work, or use our fallen heroes to make a political point during this election season.

I love 3 day weekends, and will enjoy my extra day at home. I encourage everyone to do the same. It's a good day for outdoor family time.

I could use many illustrations today to make a political point and argue that Democrats like Obama don't speak for our troops, etc. Tempting.

Many of you know I was raised in a military family, and I am pro-troop, pro-combat all the way in this fight with Islamic terrorists. The anti-war movement does not have a friend in Mike Ford.

Though my father is gone, he was fortunate to return from the jungles of Vietnam. My grandfathers returned from the South Pacific in WW2. My uncle Robert safe home from Korea.

We are a very blessed family to have our men come home in one piece and alive, living to fight another day and to teach my generation the premium value of the soldier.

But, as they left those battlefields via chopper lift or a long walk down a muddy road, all of them remembered something in common. A part of them all died and was left there forever, as they came home with nothing more than a memory of their friends, their brothers in arms who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

This is a day that we will teach our children to honor the US soldier, especially the ones who have fallen in battle. We will teach them the differences between the limitations of Communism or Islamic Law and Democracy's Freedom. We will explain how these unique blessings that they enjoy came about, and honor those who gave all.

It has been said that the price for freedom is the blood of our soldiers. Very true indeed. We thank those who risked that blood, those who spilled that blood and the families of those who lost that blood. God bless you this day.

On a side note, when thinking of the shedding of blood for our freedom, I cannot forget the original Patriot, Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord! We will not forget.

-Mike Ford,
Un-associated Press
Contributing to Rare, Conservative Media

Right and Responsibility (Part One)

After 3 GOP losses in recent special elections, the Republican Party is in panic mode, and we should be. These were not special elections in Vermont or San Francisco. These were "deep in Republican territory", where we have held these districts for decades. And, it is estimated by the so called "experts" that we could lose as many as 50 more Congressional seats this fall.

On The Surface

I've read several articles, watched several analysts on TV, listened to Oklahoma political insiders and have heard the comments from everyday people. There is no end to man's opinions. I've heard it all. All but one point of view, or perspective, if you will.

Would you like for me to tell you what's wrong with the GOP? Would you like for me to tell you why we're in big trouble?

Is it because of Bush? The War? Is it the liberal media's fault? The economy?

All of these could be factors, but let's be more specific.

Is it because the Democratic Party is growing by 3 million and we are stagnant?

You're getting warmer.

Is it because the Party has forsaken the base of conservatives that gave them power?

Almost there, but there's a larger, underlying factor involved.

The Hidden Dynamics Of Our Infighting

I have been watching and learning how the local GOP operates, observing the organizational structure during the Presidential primary season. I have been learning about the different factions within the Party, and how they struggle with one another.

The "Establishment" (Elite & exclusive "good ole boys" network) calls the shots. They have been for a long time, and plan to continue.

The various factions of conservative groups attempt to influence the rest of us to listen to them, but their voice is distorted. We are not comfortable with the lack of leadership and progress, but are skeptical of new movements.

The "RINO" head
(Republican In Name Only- AKA liberal or moderate types)
mis-represents the Conservative body. The Conservative body complains, and although we are the majority, we feel dis-empowered.

You see, nothing ever really changes when everyone says they are conservative. The word has become cliche, and has lost it's meaning. There are social, fiscal, constitutional and national defense conservatives who might seem liberal to the others on the rest of the issues. Until we can define ourselves as Republicans that house all four traits of conservatism, this will be a long and drawn out divisive argument that wastes time and energy.

The Generally Simple Solution

Before we can address what really hinders the Party, we must first establish that playing the blame game, questioning each other's values and struggling for control of delegates, chairs and committees will never move the Party forward. This just in: We're dropping like flies to Democratic challenges for Congressional seats.

I'm not saying that we should stop objecting to values and agendas that we deem immoral or destructive, but rather, we should focus primarily on the whole team's success. The team is the entire Republican Party, including all members. Not just the established leaders, donors, various factions, candidates or grassroots activists. When we stop moving forward, we lose.

If everyone plays their part to serve our country by serving the Party, the social and fiscal issues will settle themselves. The Constitution will be honored, and the nation's defense will be sound. The majority base will be heard and listened to, as Conservatives will control the Party.

Sound too good to be true? Am I being naive? Is it really more complicated than that? No. Let me explain.

Leaders should lead or step down, and the voting body that empowers our party representatives should elect real leaders. But the key to finishing this simplistic puzzle requires the most important and vast number of pieces that have been missing since the Party's conception. The key: GROUP PARTICIPATION.

The majority doesn't rule because the majority doesn't participate. The hard truth is that while the conservative base of the Party bickers about the poor leadership that we are receiving from less conservative representation, it is honestly our own fault, collectively.

Less than 30% of registered Republicans vote in the primary elections. Less than 10% attend precinct meetings. Less than 5% attend our conventions, and less than 1% get actively involved in the Party by becoming a delegate, chairman, county officer, committee member or volunteer.

It has been disappointing, shameful, detrimental and dangerous to have so much wasted opportunity and resource available for any minority group to come in and take advantage of. And because of the lack of ownership, rights and responsibility that 99% of Republicans display, we have and will continue to have just that. Being taken advantage of by a minority of the Party with their own agenda.

Today, the "Establishment" and the "RINOs" have their say. Tomorrow the radical neo-Libertarian wing. Who's next, militant homosexuals? Islamic fundamentalists? Who's going to stop them?

Staying home and sleeping in, while we get up early and go to the GOP conventions and meetings to stand in proxy for the rest of the "Right", is just plain wrong! Expecting the second coming of Reagan or the next Gingrich Revolution without doing their part is nothing more than a fantasy.

Those who don't vote in the general elections don't have a right to criticize our elected representatives. They have no right to complain or send cute emails about how God is being removed from American culture or how taxes are going up and being used to support illegal immigrants.

Those who do not vote in the Republican primaries (all of them!) have no right complaining and saying that the Republican Party used to stand for something and now it is too moderate or liberal.

Those who wanted to see a more conservative candidate than McCain, but didn't support anyone else with their time and money, have no right to complain or stay home in protest, because their "conscience and convictions" prohibit.

And those who don't show up to participate, support and vote at GOP meetings and conventions have no right to complain about RINOs and the "Establishment" running the Party into the ground.

Allow me to be blunt and provoke some of you a bit. I honestly have more respect for the RINOs and the "Establishment" members than I do for registered Republicans who choose not to help the conservative majority rule by carrying their own weight. It's like giving social security to someone who has never paid taxes. It's a matter of entitlement.

Look, our country is going to hell in a handbasket. If you find yourself on the wrong end of my switch, you have two choices. You can get offended and continue to watch America spiral out of control, or you can make a choice today to do what you can to help turn this ship around.

Consider what the Party would be like if just half of us did the following:

Attended and served in local precincts, casting a vote in all decisions.

Encouraged true conservative leaders to run for open positions & seats.

Remained informed and involved in every vote and election.

Supported true conservatives in every election, including GOP officials.

Attended & participated in all conventions, events and Party meetings.

Communicated concerns to our elected Party and Congressional officials.

Put our time, actions and expendable money where our mouths are.

Encouraged other registered Republicans to do the same.

Just half of us. All or even the majority would be great, but just half of us would be enough! We would never again have to use the term, "Establishment". "RINOs" would be extinct, regarding our representation. Our conservative heritage would be preserved. We would lose the "country club" image that hinders our growth. We would win more elections. We would not be haunted by the culture of corruption, compromise and scandal that cost us the 2006 elections and is costing us more this year.

Call your county GOP office and ask for information on how you can get involved in your neigborhood precinct. For more information, check out the national website at http://www.gop.com/default.aspx . If you reside in Oklahoma, http://www.okgop.com/default.aspx . Find your county chairman and make the call. Get in the game. All it takes is an average of 1 hour a month. Do it! You'll be glad you did.

-Mike Ford,
Un-associated Press
Contributing to Rare, Conservative Media

A Message From an Anonymous Democratic Candidate

Greetings, Right Wing Republicans!

On behalf of myself, our hard working campaign staff, Howard Dean & the rest of the Far Left Wing of the Democratic Party, Planned Parenthood, the Gay & Lesbian Community, Environmental Protectionists, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Osama Bin Laden & the Al Qaeda network, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the United Nations, we would like to relay a message of deep gratitude to some of you.

We realize that all of you do not agree with me ideologically, but that's okay. It has become apparent that many of us have one thing in common that gives me hope. We both want "change", and will obtain it at any cost.

I applaud the faction of the Republican and Conservative community who is vowing to stay home in protest this year, rather than going to the polls to vote for Senator John McCain. It is because of you that history will be made this November, as the most liberal candidate to ever run for the high office will triumph. Not to mention, by you staying at home, we will easily keep control of Congress while making the great divide even larger with an insurmountable Democratic majority!

With your help of effortless apathy, I pledge to enact the following liberal agendas into legislative motion:

-Repeal the Executive order that prohibits tax payer funded abortion.

-Overturn the prohibition of partial birth abortion to respect "last minute choice".

-Pass tax funded embryonic stem cell research, & keep looking 'til we find something.

-Appoint liberal activist judges to the Supreme Court to keep laws "fair".

-Remove our troops from Iraq to bring "peace" to the region.

-Form alliances with our "friends" in Venezuela, Iran and Syria.

-Abolish the Patriot Act and return national security to Clinton era levels.

-Repeal the Bush Tax Cuts "for the Rich" and the companies known as "Big Oil".

-Raise Capital Gains Tax, Death Tax and Marriage Tax. Maybe a few more.

-Introduce Environmental regulations that will limit the "evil" free market.

-Make America "safer" by taking guns away from those who don't need them, especially assault rifles and other weapons that our Founding Fathers never intended for us to use for "hunting".

-Turn the Health Care Industry over to "more competent" people who will know how to make it work better ... the U.S. Government.

-Give needed amnesty to 20 million potential Democrats in hiding.

-Force home school and private school requirements to reach the same level of "quality" that our public schools do.

-Pave the way for marriage, benefits and adoption to become an "equal opportunity" for homosexual and trans-gender families.

-Support the "Fairness Doctrine" to end "Hate Radio".

-Withdraw support for "that trouble making" Israel in an effort to demonstrate "our willingness to end violence" in the Middle East.

-Lend our sovereignty, "temporarily", to the UN and other global organizations, in hopes that we might achieve a "better planet for mankind".

It has been said that "by choosing not to decide, we are still making a definitive choice". Your choice to allow change is commended and appreciated. My friends, we live in the greatest nation in the history of the world. I thank you for giving me the power to change it.

Sincerely yours,
Mr. Hope & Change

-Mike Ford,
Un-associated PressContributing to Rare,
Conservative Media

Mississippi on our mind

MISSISSIPPI ON MY MIND by Mike Huckabee 5/14/08 HuckPAC.com


Last night was a reminder of what a tough year this will be for Republicans. The loss of the Congressional seat in Mississippi was tough. We had a great candidate, but the Democrat very effectively ran as a pro life, pro 2nd amendment conservative. I'm convinced that for the GOP to have wins this year we have to focus on specific issues and not party building (for us) or party bashing (against them). What do you think the GOP needs to do to reverse the slide in support and start winning elections?
We have started this discussion on the Huck PAC blog. I encourage you to add your thoughts and then encourage your Republican friends and family members to join the discussion as well.


RE:Mississippi On My Mind - Post by Mike Ford 5/14/08 HuckPAC.com


I agree that we need to focus on issues, but also think we need to grow the party as well. Bashing the Democratic Party is not necessary if we can just communicate the differences between the 2 parties according to their platforms. The issues will speak for themselves.


One of our challenges is that while our party platform and campaign speeches are right on, the actions of our elected officials do not always line up. The key word is accountability.


There are too many voids on our party where leadership ought to be. We cannot win if we do not grow. We cannot grow if we cannot maintain. And as Mississippi proved for the third time, we cannot maintain without strong and innovative leadership.


I saw the commercial that the GOP was running there, which tried to associate the Democratic candidate with Rev. Wright. That was pathetic! We are so much better than that!


An old slogan I use in campaigns is, " Let's keep the ones we've got, forget the ones we'll never get, and go get the one's that nobody has."
Our party leadership has got to deliver a pro-active identity in order to keep our members home and to attract conservative Independents and Democrats. As Mike Huckabee said, we have to focus on issues. We have to focus on solutions to America's problems instead of just Republican problems. Then party growth will take care of itself.


If we are to stop losing special elections and have success in November, we must stop losing the "Soundbite War". We live in a society where most voters are uninformed, uninterested and apathetic to politics. This "drive-thru" culture is in a hurry and wants limited news very fast, and it better be convenient and entertaining.


Enter the Democratic strategies of 2006 & 2008. "Bush lied", "Tax cuts for the rich", "Bush's war on science", "Big oil", "Bush's war",

"Change course", and so forth.


We must win the soundbite war instead of just staying on defense and waiting for a fair debate. We must win the soundbite war with positive, solution-oriented promotion of new ideas instead of attacking with negative ads. This forces debate on the issues and facts.


We must learn that we must campaign differently against Blue Dogs than we do against Liberals. We are not recognizing the Democratic strategy that is taking our Southern seats. We cannot attack candidates who are very similar to us regarding values, especially when they are presenting positive solutions and we are not.


Until we learn to stop being stubborn and recognize that when the American people want change, they really want us to change, we will never regain their respect. We don't have to mimic and gimmick Democratic policies, but we should LISTEN and respond to needs and concerns with positive solutions that do not compromise our conservative identity.
Americans don't necessarily want HillaryCare. They just want affordable and comprehensive health care solutions in response to the crisis that their families are experiencing. We must prove that we care and can meet the challenge.


Americans don't want to cut and run from Iraq or put the US in harm's way. They just want to be informed of a consistent and clearly communicated objective, with victorious results that will provide closure to a long, drawn out operation. We must prove that we know what we're doing.


Americans don't reject tax cuts, or even tax cuts that include wealthy citizens. They just want a more comprehensive system that guarantees that when tax breaks are promised, they include the middle and lower class and will give them true financial relief. We must prove that every American will benefit from our tax reform policy.


Americans don't disagree with us on protecting human embryos from destruction. They just want to see efforts to improve medical science by funding stem cell research to cure diseases and burns. We have to prove that we support the moral, practical and effective procedures of this science, because the Democrats have convinced them that we do not.


There are many other analogies that can and should be made in this fashion.



-The Oil/Gas/Energy crisis

-Addressing AIDS and other global issues

-Student loans and Tuition

-9/11 Commission response

-Earmarks

-Environmental issues

-Race relations


We can evaluate the root desires and concerns of the American voter that should form our objectives in government on issues where we have honestly missed the boat, and then form both pro-active and conservative solutions. Our values will define the boundaries and methods of implementation, and that will separate us from the Democrats.
Remember 1994? That is how we proposed the Contract with America. We won.

-Mike Ford,Un-associated PressContributing to Rare, Conservative Media

License Driving Me Crazy!

My license expired, so I just needed to go to the nearest tag agency and get another one, right? Whatever!

Due to some new regulations intended to keep illegal immigrants from stealing American identities and fake ID's, this new process is a nightmare!

Not to mention, the private contractor setup that Oklahoma has (Tag Agencies are NOT run by the state) makes this formerly simple process a frustrating game of cat and mouse. Few tag agencies have been authorized to properly inspect documentation needed, such as a birth certificate or passport. The ones who are authorized to handle this job are limited by what forms of ID they can inspect.

I wasted 2 hours and lots of gas visiting 3 tag agencies and looking up several more to get my new license. I am still without. This is insane!

Who to blame? The government? Maybe. This wasn't very well thought through. Illegal immigrants? Definitely! This makes me more vigilant towards them with every wasted moment.

But, it kind of reminds me of a parent who begins discipline far too late, after a child has been running over them and their rules for years. While there is no excuse for being a brat, the fact remains that failing to discipline early on has created a monster.

For decades our elected officials have refused to enforce immigration laws in this country. Now that it is a full blown crisis, they are finally getting around to addressing the issue. And who gets punished? All of us who have been following the laws forever.