RAMBLINGS ON THE CAMPAIGN

Did I hear Kerry mention Constitutional "rights we afford the people" in Wednesday's debate? Yeah, I did. How stupid! But, that's what happens when you let a lawyer talk.

Our "rights" are said (by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, George Washington, and a couple dozen other Founding Fathers) to be "unalienable," natural rights, God given, and to be protected -- not violated -- by government. That's what separates us from other countries. Some people in our government still believe a little of that.

Government was formed to "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity." It says so right in the Preamble to our Constitution. Kerry just doesn't get it.

The best pull-quote (seldom used) from last Wednesday's debate is the simplest: "There is a mainstream of American politics and you sit on the far left bank," President Bush said to John Kerry.

Sure, there are many Liberty matters I feel greatly different about than the Bush administration. But, you know, there have been a few things about the Bush administration that made me feel good.

For instance, I usually refuse to push the hot button of the abortion topic, but something needs to be said here: I felt proud that I voted for a President (and two Congress critters) who enacted a law making the euthanasia of almost-born babies (partial-birth abortion) illegal. As someone who had a long career in medical research directed at trying to keep people alive, I found the practice of partial-birth abortion to be extremely aggravating and revolting. Others can discuss the religious implications. I will not do so here. But, John Kerry still tries to call himself a Catholic while supporting that atrocity? Well, the Church doesn't.[1]

I was also happy when, as President, Dubya had his top attorneys inform the Supreme Court that the federal government will now support Second Amendment rights -- his later quips about "assault weapons" notwithstanding. And, as someone who tends to watch the regulatory bureaucracy, I have been impressed with some of the changes that were quietly made over the past couple years. EPA started out poorly managed, but Duyba finally got rid of the deadwood at the top (pun intended).

For instance, did anyone else notice that there were no massive forest fires on government land this year? No, I suppose not. Good events do not get reported. That is not yet a trend, of course, just one year. But, it's encouraging that few homes were lost, people killed or animals fried from government allowed forest fires this year. I expect a future Bush administration to make that a trend. Bush made regulation changes. Congress is following up with formal legislation.

This election cycle is probably the meanest and most obnoxious in my lifetime. The flip-flopping "I have a plan" Senator seems to be allowed to say just about any damn thing he wishes with impunity because the media gives him a free pass. Yet, they intentionally nitpick most everything Bush says. Interesting, that. Even long term Democrats on the street are noticing that disturbing trend, and commenting.

In my uniquely Arab neighborhood, terrorism and national security are hot topics. After all, most of these people are trying to become good Americans and do not wish to be lumped into a problem group. So it was interesting talking with a few who professed to be Kerry supporters (most support Bush) when the topic turned to national security. When I informed them that Kerry, while on the Security committee in the Senate for eight years, missed 76% of the meetings, they were surprised. When I mentioned that Edwards, who is now on the committee, missed 70% of the meetings, they became disturbed. When I told them that Kerry actually voted to severely decrease funding for the FBI, CIA, border patrol and other agencies defending our national security, they started worrying about their choice. When I sent them documentation to back up everything I said, commitments to vote for Bush drifted back my way.

The truth is its own best defense. That's what keeps this Bush campaign alive -- not his presentation. It's a fact that, whether you agree with him or not, what George W. Bush says is what he intends to do.

It's too bad that President Bush downplays some of his most attractive programs for the next four years. Abolishing the IRS in favor of a flat tax is in the mix and a very attractive change. So are medical savings accounts. The private retirement accounts program is also way over due. So are tax-free education accounts.

I expect all these programs to materialize under another Bush administration. That is, I expect that Dubya will show the leadership necessary to get Congress working on them.

Forget about any of that with Kerry. None of these programs support his socialist vision of America.

And look what the Democrats are offering: Foreign poll monitors and lawyers supervising our election process. If I see them at my polling place, I hope they can swim 'cause there is a river nearby. We must never suffer such interlopers quietly.

Already, Democrats are aggravating the black population, saying Republicans will impede their right to vote. Now I see a Drudge Report of a Democratic Party memo stating that: "If no signs of intimidation techniques have emerged yet, launch a 'pre-emptive strike.'" Yet, the media still refuses to mention how the Democrats impeded the military vote four years ago -- and want to do so again.

Also not mentioned by the liberal national media is the couple hundred million bucks the unions are spreading around to Social-Democrat activists and other types of riffraff as "walking around" and "get out the vote" money. They call it activism. I have always called it what it really is: voter fraud in progress.

Yes, this is a very vicious campaign cycle. The socialists in the media and the Democratic Party are worried. Very worried. They are pulling every dirty trick they know out of their hats. This year, the socialists in the national media have lost all pretense of objectivity.

Of course, they have a lot to lose if President Bush wins next month. Bush says what he means and will do what he says. Just abolishing the IRS and going with a flat tax could go far in removing part of the stranglehold the socialists have on the American people.

There's yet another little topic Americans may wish to discuss. Is the White House the proper place for on-the-job training as an executive? The only thing John Kerry and John Edwards have ever run is their mouths. I would not want them trying to run my business. I certainly do not trust them to run my country.

Our rights are unalienable. Kerry doesn't get it.

Bush to Kerry: There is a mainstream of American politics and you sit on the far left bank.

Dubya informed the Supreme Court that the federal government will now support Second Amendment rights.

Dubya got rid of the deadwood at the top of the EPA (pun intended).

Did anyone else notice that there were no massive forest fires on government land this year?

This election cycle is probably the meanest and most obnoxious in my lifetime.

What George W. Bush says is what he intends to do.

Abolishing the IRS in favor of a flat tax is in the mix. So are accounts for medical savings, private retirement and tax-free education.

Kerry promises Foreigns supervising our election process. If I see them at my polling place, I hope they can swim 'cause there is a river nearby. We must never suffer such interlopers quietly.

If no signs of intimidation techniques have emerged yet, launch a pre-emptive strike, says DNC.

Is the White House the place for on-the-job training? I certainly do not trust Kerry to run my country.

During the debate, when President Bush was asked who he'd
pick as a supreme court judge, answered that he would pick
a strict constructionist, one who would use the constitution
to define the law.

John Kerry answered by stateing that he would pick someone
"who would use the law to interpret the constitution."!!!

Kerry must not be allowed to be in a position to make that
choice.

Vote Republican on Nov 2nd!

I'm glad I wasn't the only one to hear sKerry make this off-hand remark, like window opening up into his worldview.

I kept repeating it to myself, thinking how revealing it was.

Government, and certainly Senators, don't "afford me" any of the rights that are mine by the Grace of God.

A lot like his "respect for the morality behind what you believe," totally without any understanding of Universals and Particulars.

The Bright Shining Lines that separate this clown from the President are becoming clearer and clearer every moment.

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