Romney, Rises To The Occasion!

  All I can say is if your were a conservative watching the National Republican Convention on your TV last night I would think that you would feel that you got your moneys worth! Some,  will argue that Clint Eastwood"s appearance was a bit over the top.I personally don't care the words he spoke were true. As Americans, we do own this country. The politicians, are our employees and they do work for every American,  and if a majority of Americans, should feel that an elected politician a president for instance has not  performed well in the job the American people elected that president to do then Eastwood, said the American,  people had the right to let him go.I will tell you if you saw his speech you know Obama, wasn't there bodily, but everyone knew Eastwood was saying it was time for Obama, to go!I will confess I am a Clint Eastwood,  fan and when he said Obama, had to be let go well , what can I tell you Clint Eastwood made my day!
  When Cuban American Florida Senator Marco Rubio, began to speak it seemed the entire convention hall literally came to life! Rubio talked about the struggles his father had had in Cuba, and how glad he was to make it to America. Rubio said his father worked for years behind the Banquet bar in the back of a room to insure that one day he could speak behind a podium in the front of the room and as he said this the room literally exploded with applause.Rubio,  reminded potential voters that Barack Obama's message of hope and change had turned this nation into a place where hope is hard to find and Obama's message had gone from hope and change to divide and conquer. Rubio, reminded Americans, that America, was still the place where dreams come true, by the time he finished his speech, the entire audience was on their feet he then introduced Mitt Romney,
  Without a doubt, this was the most important speech Mitt Romney, was ever going to make in his political life up to this pint, everyone was wondering would Romney, rise to the occasion? Well all I can tell you is in my opinion he most assuredly, did! Romney,  accepted his parties nomination for President. He then took everyone in the convention hall as well as the millions who were watching in their homes on TV on a journey through his life. Romney,  talked about how great and kind his father was and when he told the audience that his mother had learned of his fathers death because his daily rose was strangely absent on her pillow one morning Romney,  fought to hold back tears and their wasn't a dry eye in the room! Romney said in America, no person has to apologize for their success. I found my self quite impressed with Romney's speech he said Obama promised in 2008 to slow the rising  oceans and heal the plant, Romney,  promised he would help America's families.I can only conclude that it seems to me the only thing Obama, has manage to slow is this nations economy to a virtual stand still and the only thing he has managed to build is the nations national debt! I also enjoyed it when Romney, said,  it was okay,  if you voted for Obama, on election day in 2008 because  his platform of hope and change was very appealing then but he said,  you knew something was wrong in America when the last time you had a good feeling about Obama, was the day you voted for him! I will confess, to me that line in Romney's speech was priceless!
  Beyond the one liners and the catchy phases however,  what Romney,  managed to do was inspire trust in the American people I was left with the feeling that Americans could trust him and that he would truly help America's families. Admittedly,  their were times when Romney, reminded me of Ronald Reagan, and I found my self saying, I think it's morning in America, once more. As always,my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words to think on.

Ryan, Renews Hope In The Furture Of America.

  Just like millions of conservative Americans,  last night I found myself completely mesmerized by the exhilarating speeches I heard as I watched the  National Republican Convention on the FOX News channel.I was particularly impressed with Governor Susana Martinez. I confess, until I heard her speech last night I did not know she was the governor of New Mexico and the first Hispanic governor in the United States. I was impressed how she encouraged every one to stand up and say and do what is right even if there may be political consequences.in her case she was fired but she ran against her boss in the next election and took his job as State District Attorney. I 'll confess,  I'm not fond of colorful or blunt language. I have to admit however when she went to dinner with her husband with some republicans only to find she was indeed a republican herself it was funny when she told the delegates at the convention that she turned to her husband and said " I'll be damned we're republicans!" Although I would not have used those words her meaning was clear opportunity is never just handed to you but if your willing to work for it anything is possible even if your from a different culture in America,  you too can have the American,  dream.
  Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice,  also used this basic principal in her speech she made the statement that it is not important where a person starts out in life, what is important is where your going.This basic truth is the fundamental essence of what it means to live in America. Condoleezza Rice, had the audience spellbound as she told them about her life as a little girl growing in Birmingham Alabama during the days of southern segregation. She told the delegates there that even though she wasn't allowed to sit at the counter at Woolworth's and eat a hamburger her parents still convinced her she could still grow up and become the President Of the United States. Well,  she did become Secretary of State  and who knows, she may indeed run for presidency of this great nation and be the second African American,  to become President of the United States and at this point she could be the first African American woman to be come president The point she was trying to make is simple no matter what your back ground or circumstances may be when you start out in life in America, if one is willing to work hard enough one has the  potential to achieve anything. I am happy to report to you that basic and fundamental truth is still true!
  Without question however, Vice President hopeful Paul Ryan,  gave the speech of the night. he talked about the love he had for his father and the admiration he had for his mother and he told how she started her own business after the death of his father and found her own version of success. There were many zingers in Ryan's speech I enjoyed what he said to out of work college students who had perhaps voted for Obama in 2008, He said there were now  many college students who may have even graduated that now find themselves still living at home with their parents stuck looking at now faded Obama,  posters unable to get started in life Ryan pulled no punches as he told the audience Obama' time had came and went and that Obama's attempt to continue to live on the past glory of 2008 was like trying to sail a ship on yesterday's wind. I had to agree with Ryan. What Ryan, quite masterfully, managed to do was restore the belief  that America,  as a nation had began her way back to personal freedom and responsibility relying on God,  and not government for America's future. I found my self thinking that maybe, just maybe if Romney and Ryan can manage to get elected it just might be Morning in America, once again. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.

Getting To The Heart Of What Matters.

  I watched the Republican National Convention,  last night. I have to tell you my eyes were glued to my TV. As I listened to Mia Love's speech as she told President Obama, that the American people were no longer buying what he was trying to sell them I found my self saying," You go girl!" I also found former democrat and Obama supporter Artur Davis,  to be a bit of political fresh air. He said,  it was time to look past all the political hype that had been so much a part of Obama's 2008 campaign and concentrate on what we really need in America,  right now some serious job creation! I confess to you that I am so glad that these two brave and up coming African American stars,  in the Republican Party.  clearly demonstrate that not every African American,  chooses to blindly  follow the policies of Barack Obama, just because he is the first African American,  to be elected president.I am glad to see that there are some African American,  who choose to think for themselves!
  Listening to Ann Romney, last night was a blessing from Heaven. Without question,  no one  doubts that Mitt Romney,  is very smart and has learned through years of experience and a lot of hard work what it takes to be successful in the corporate world. There was never any doubt that Mitt Romney, had a brain for business but Mrs Romney's speech showed each and every American,  who heard her speech last night that Mitt Romney, had a heart for people who knew the pain of economic difficulty.I have no doubt that many who heard Ann Romney's speech consider it the best speech of the night and perhaps the best speech of the entire convention.
  Just as Mrs Romney's speech gave Americans,  a look inside Mitt Romney's heart so it was that Governor Cris Cristie's speech got to the heart of the stark choice Americans face as the contemplate who to vote for in the next election. Some,  thought Cristie's speech lacked a bit of his usual luster. I was left with the impression however, that he just chose to speak rather plainly from his heart about the choice Americans,  must make not only for the next election but for the future of the next generation.  Christie,  basically said,  if Americans,  choose to reelect Obama, then they choose to be selfish and are content to continue  letting the government provide everything for them then Americans,  choose to think of only themselves  at the expense of their  children and grandchildren.  He even suggested,  most grandparents,  would be willing to make some necessary sacrifices for the future of the grandchildren. Christie,  wasted no time entertaining his fellow republicans with at times colorful blunt and rather frank personality. He choose instead to concentrate on telling the American,  people the truth.He said if Americans,  were willing to make the hard choices now they  could guarantee that their grandchildren  would continue to have a future in America.Christie made it clear however,  that choosing to do nothing would guarantee all people would  be able to tell their  grandchildren was what life in America,  used to be like. Christie laid out the choice every American,  must make government hand outs now at the cost of America's future generations or sacrifice now to make sure America will have future generations.At the end of Christie's speech I felt that he had gotten to the heart of what matters concerning America's future not just in the the next four years but for America's future generations to come. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.

Work Is Part Of Self Respect.

  There is nothing like the feeling of accomplishment one experiences after an honest days work.I remember my first real job was a carry out or a bag boy at a local grocery store in my hometown. I remember I made top wages two dollars and thirty  cents an hour. I remember getting my first paycheck there sure wasn't much left after Uncle Sam,  got his part of it come to think of it there still isn't even today. I grew up in a Christian,  home so that meant ten percent of my check went into the offering plate at church. the forty dollars I had left however was all mine I had earned it it was mine.I was so proud of my self I was able to save some money for college and for the first time I felt like an adult and even my father told me I was no longer a boy I was working and helping  out the family I was saving I was taking responsibility for my future. Therefore, in the eyes of my father I was a man now and he treated me as such and told me since I was a working man now I could set my own hours in other words I no longer had a house curfew as long as I called mom and told her where i was and when i thought I would be in and I only had to do this if I was going to be out past mid night I wasn't very often but it was really kind of cool that my folks trusted me because I was working and helping my family with some of their needs and learning to be a responsible adult.
  That's why I am worried for America,  today it seems that more and more of her citizens are content to depend on the government for everything.I realize some folks have earned their Social Security,  benefits and they have therefore retired. I realize their are those who are disabled and cannot work . I understand this and have no problem with it. I don't even mind if a person finds themselves between jobs and needs some unemployment or food stamps until they can find another job.The key word here is between jobs! I know it's hard to find work right now. I also know however, that their are those who are content to take a government hand out instead of working a job that they consider to be beneath them. I hope Americans,  have not gotten so dependant on government that they would rather take a government check that often requires no effort on their part as opposed to taking a job that may require some hours of good old fashioned hard work. All I know is money earned through honest labor gives a person a feeling of self worth and a true sense of self respect and to me it's still pretty gratifying to make money  the old fashion way like they used to say in that old Smith Barney, commercial  remember? " We make money the old fashioned way we earn it."Thomas Paine, warned against giving government to much influence in the lives of Americans,  he said the following;"It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from it's government.The Bible,  says,  in the book of Acts,  if you don't work you don't eat. Finally, there is a reason I think why self respect and respect from others is a lot like money both of then need to be earned! As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.

What Lessons, Can Hurricane Isaac Teach?

  I just like many other Americans, have been watching the news to see just how bad Hurricane Isaac is going to be not only for all those who find themselves in the path of the storm but I also wonder how it will affect the Republican National Convention in Tampa. The convention has lost a day but I believe the organizers there did the right thing . Safety, must always come first. I think the Republican Party, will manage to nominate Mitt Romney, and whatever  is needed or whatever, the  goal may be  as it relates to the message he wants to deliver to the American,  people will be accomplished and his message will be heard. Now,  the only question is, will the message register with the American,  people? I suppose time will soon tell if Americans,  were listening.
  Just as Hurricane Isaac,  looms over the Gulf Coast,  right now their is an economic hurricane that looms over the entire nation. Americans, need to realize this we dare not be coddled and placated by fuzzy feeling words or slogans that mask liberal lies! Teddy Roosevelt, said, " If you want to annoy a conservative, lie to him. " If you want to annoy a liberal, tell them the truth." Well, I'm going to tell all who may read these words the truth at least as I see it and as I believe to be.I wish the truth was pretty but it is not. The nations economy is faltering and trying hard not to collapse. The nation's  debt is now 16 trillion dollars and still growing.and if Obama,  gets reelected in four years you will see a national  debt easily over 20 trillion dollars. Obama, has  already asked Greece, not  to abandon the euro until after the election because this action will cause global economic disaster.The middle east,  is a tender box about  to explode and begin a third world war.On the first day of 2013 if no changes  are made every American,  or at least those who pay taxes will experience a massive tax increase and the biggest cut in the size of the nations military since World War II.
  The good news is there is still time to avert this economic hurricane all that Americans,  have to do is choose to elect Romney and Ryan, and I can assure you that these events will at least have a much better chance of never coming to pass.Now,  it's up to the American, people they can choose to keep listening to liberal lies and risk eternal disaster or they can heed the truth and elect Romney and Ryan and give the nation at least a chance for a rebirth and the bright hope of a future. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain,  just,  some words,  to think on.

The Steps Of A Good Man.

  Psalm 37:23 says," The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord  and he delights in his way." On July 20, 1969 American,  astronaut Neil Armstrong, became the first man in history to walk on the moon and utter the now memorable quote, " One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."I don't know a great deal about Neil Armstrong, he wasn't one to stay long in the spot light but from what I have heard on the news as it was being reported that he had died it seems those that knew him said he was a very humble man who never truly knew just how great he was and when  one  thinks  about it, isn't that true of all great people others, may know how great they are but they never do. I often wonder how many young men grew up and became astronauts because they were inspired by the accomplishment of Neil Armstrong. What Armstrong's accomplishment did for Americans,  in 1969 is still being experienced today. When Armstrong,  walked on the moon he gave Americans,  a much needed moment of hope. The nation was in the middle of the Vietnam War and the strife brought on from the war caused a cultural civil war between older Americans and the youth of the day.When Armstrong,  landed  and walked on the moon however, it seemed for a moment the nation was united and once again Americans,  could believe that if everyone could work together with enough skill and a strong will and determination anything was possible. I believe that is still true if Americans, believe in and remember who it is that makes all things possible. God,  is the author of inspiration and he is the spark in imagination and the foundation of genius even if at times much of mankind,  refuses to acknowledge his existence.
  I'm afraid  that over the years since man first walked on the moon  Americans, have become at times to confident in their own devices God,  has blessed this nation but with year after year of  successful technological advancement many living  in American society today,  don't feel the need for God,  as they once did when this nation was in it's early development.Americans,  need to remember America,  is a nation under God,  and as such all of her blessings  come from him. Therefore, whatever new steps America, takes as a nation Americans, should see to it that they have looked to God,  for his guidance because the steps of a good nation are indeed ordered by the Lord. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.

What's In A Name?

  You know, a name sometimes, says a great deal about a person. Parents,  know the importance of having a good name.The Bible,  stresses the advantages of having a good name and because it does, lets face it there are just some names no thoughtful parent would ever  name their children. I can't imagine any parent,  wanting to name their child Judas, Adolf Attila, Why? These names bring certain things to mind when spoken because the people who held these names did some very terrible things in human history. Judas, betrayed Christ, with a kiss if fact that single act is often called the kiss of death. Adolf Hitler, is directly responsible for the murder of six million Jews during the Holocaust,  in World War II.Attila the Hun,  is known for his numerous merciless raids of Roman cities where he often killed every living person in a city including men women children and even small babies.As one can clearly see then,  not many parents would ever name their children after these horrible men.
  As terrible as these men are in the pages of history if I name certain sports figures they may not be terrible on a personal level but as soon as I say their names negative feelings will be generated in the mind of  the average sports fan. Let's try a few, Pete Rose, Barry Bonds, Mark Mcgwire, Lance Armstrong. All of these men were great in their chosen sport at one time that is until they were accused or down right caught cheating. Now,  all of their sports records, as great as they may have appeared mean nothing! Because these men chose in one way or another to cheat  and give themselves an unfair advantage now one can never know for sure the true existent of these men's athletic greatness their character however is clearly defined.
  With regards to Lance Armstrong,  by choosing to no longer fight the steroid charges against him and as a result having the seven consecutive Tour De France medals recended will always appear  to be guilty of steroid use. The public, by enlarge, seems to realize an innocent man should have nothing to hide and should be more than willing to clear his name no matter how long it takes or what the cost may be a person's  good name reflects their  character it is who they are. A cheater, by any other name their conduct remains, just as disappointing and their condemnation just as everlasting. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.