I do not believe in big government. I believe the Federal government has morphed into something the founders did not intend. I believe it should shrink rather than grow. I believe that we should be paying a lot less taxes, not more. I believe agencies should be cut and states should have more authority. I do not believe in most entitlement programs; I believe citizens should be given more incentives to give to and care for those in need. I do not believe in the federal education standards. I certainly do not believe in federally mandated full-day kindergarten or Federal involvement in early childhood education. (I do not support No Child Left Behind.) I believe in giving tax breaks to small businesses and big business. I believe that working hard to become successful should be rewarded and incentives given to “give back.” I believe in trickle-down economics. Without those risking to create business, none of us would have a job (except those employed by one of our governmental institutions). I am a social conservative. (As an aside, I believe evolution is statistically impracticable.) I believe in cutting through the crap!
Given this statement, I believe that Sarah Palin lines up pretty well with what I am looking for. She is a strong woman. I believe she is intelligent and her record supports my belief that she will cut through the crap of the white male establishment (she has a history of doing this - making people angry in her wake) and will seek to shrink the federal government. I think she can achieve what she sets her mind to. (And I think that is what really scares the liberals.) And I believe her agenda is best for this country because it is what I think is best for this country. And she, not her parents, are middle class and have dealt with real economic issues in raising a family. None of the other three candidates meet this criteria.
I would certainly vote for Palin first. Obama is certainly not an option, and McCain is not ideal. But that’s what we have. Both voted for the bailout, and that is a strike against both.
I must add that I support her in part because she is a woman. Although I do not agree with Hillary Clinton on the issues, I was leaning towards her in this election because I think it is time. But I am psyched that a woman who is in line with my views is on the ticket. As the girls can sing: I am strong; I am invincible; I am woman! I want my girls to know that they can have conservative values and matter. They can do anything! That is why we talk about Palin a lot around here. Ground has been broken, whether Obama or McCain wins.
Given this statement, I believe that Sarah Palin lines up pretty well with what I am looking for. She is a strong woman. I believe she is intelligent and her record supports my belief that she will cut through the crap of the white male establishment (she has a history of doing this - making people angry in her wake) and will seek to shrink the federal government. I think she can achieve what she sets her mind to. (And I think that is what really scares the liberals.) And I believe her agenda is best for this country because it is what I think is best for this country. And she, not her parents, are middle class and have dealt with real economic issues in raising a family. None of the other three candidates meet this criteria.
I would certainly vote for Palin first. Obama is certainly not an option, and McCain is not ideal. But that’s what we have. Both voted for the bailout, and that is a strike against both.
I must add that I support her in part because she is a woman. Although I do not agree with Hillary Clinton on the issues, I was leaning towards her in this election because I think it is time. But I am psyched that a woman who is in line with my views is on the ticket. As the girls can sing: I am strong; I am invincible; I am woman! I want my girls to know that they can have conservative values and matter. They can do anything! That is why we talk about Palin a lot around here. Ground has been broken, whether Obama or McCain wins.
Posts
1 comment:
I think this is great!
Post a Comment