History will tell which one ends up being right (or “more” right?). Here are the two statements (taken from direct transcripts and in context)…you can draw your own conclusions upon comparison (the emphasis in both is simply to highlight the ideological comparison). For all our sake’s I hope they both end up being right (but I don’t think that will be the case). No more commentary from me…you be the judge…

Exhibit A: President Obama’s Press Conference on 02/09/2009:

It is absolutely true that we can’t depend on government alone to create jobs or economic growth. That is and must be the role of the private sector. But at this particular moment, with the private sector so weakened by this recession, the federal government is the only entity left with the resources to jolt our economy back into life.

It is only government that can break the vicious cycle, where lost jobs lead to people spending less money, which leads to even more layoffs. And breaking that cycle is exactly what the plan that’s moving through Congress is designed to do.

Exhibit B: President Reagan’s Inaugural Address on 01/20/1981:

The economic ills we suffer have come upon us over several decades. They will not go away in days, weeks, or months, but they will go away. They will go away because we as Americans have the capacity now, as we’ve had in the past, to do whatever needs to be done to preserve this last and greatest bastion of freedom.

In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem. From time to time we’ve been tempted to believe that society has become too complex to be managed by self-rule, that government by an elite group is superior to government for, by, and of the people. Well, if no one among us is capable of governing himself, then who among us has the capacity to govern someone else? All of us together, in and out of government, must bear the burden.

Again, time will tell…thoughts?

I voted early yesterday. No lines. Long ballot. I’m done (but I still have to listen to all the stupid commercials…oh well, can’t have everything I guess).

As I have been thinking about voting this week I started thinking about what my own presidential platform might include. Here are a few of my most important “issues” (some serious, some not so much…you figure out which is which):

1. My first act would be to outlaw all pennies!
2. I would repeal the income tax and switch to a consumption tax (see Fair Tax.org).
3. I would outlaw all political ads during election season (like they do anything besides make people angry anyway).
4. I would re-institute prayer in schools (at least the option).
5. I would make the Broncos the official “America’s Team” (who gave Dallas that title anyway?).
6. I would Drill Baby Drill!
7. I would make Chuck Norris my Secretary of Defense (and State, and NSA, CIA, and FBI).
8. I would give every person in America hunting season off (for that matter, let’s do a 3 day work week!).
9. I would outlaw usage of the term “organic” with very few exceptions.
10. I would move Craig Ferguson to time slot I could actually watch.
11. I would give North Dakota to the Palestinians (like we’re really using it anyway…and it’s bigger than the West Bank with more resources).
12. I would cut government spending and programs by at least 1/2 and I’d probably let my kids decide what we should do without (yes, even they could figure this one out!).
13. I would bomb France and give it to the Shiites (mostly because France annoys me).

I think that’s a good start. Anything I missed??

PS: Don’t forget to vote…especially if you want to complain about it later! You can even write my name in if you want.

So…I was doing some searching and research the other day on other parties and I came across this website that includes a short quiz that you can take that identifies where you fit on the political spectrum…and they include more than just Republican and Democrat. It’s so short they even call it:

The World’s Smallest Political Quiz

I took the quiz (takes all of about 2 minutes..tops) and found out that…drum roll please…I’m not a Republican. At least not by the standards of the quiz. I am close…certainly conservative instead of liberal. I encourage you to take the quiz yourself…be honest about your answers…and see if you’re surprised by the results (I’ve had several take it and it has been fairly accurate).

Curious to know where I ended up on the quiz? Again, take the quiz yourself first, and then you can see how I came out by checking out the comments of this post. While you’re there, how about sharing your results? 

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There’s always a little truth in humor isn’t there?? OK, my last McCain slam…maybe…   =0)

I do admire the campaign Mike ran and I admire the way that he is leaving the race. He is out of the race, but he is not down about it any way, shape, or form…and he is still sticking to his spiritual and life principles. He wrote an encouraging blog the day he got out of the race that I encourage you to read. Click here to read it.

I’m also interested watching what’s happening on the Democratic side as well. If nothing else, this year has been more fun to watch on all sides…and it isn’t even close to being over yet. 

What’s in store for my man Mike? There’s always 2012 right??  =0)

Episode 5: The FairTax

Click Here to learn more about The FairTax on their website. 

As I did my own study, I found this page on the website especially useful.
It’s a series of videos answering common questions about The FairTax.

Episode 4: Iraq

Click Here for a more detailed description of Governor Huckabee’s view on Iraq.

Click Here for the official Chuck Norris Facts website.