Herman Cain is doing very well. He has really been the primary beneficiary of Rick Perry's crash and burn. It is good to see Cain taking such a commanding position, because there is always the attraction of a candidate who has never been in politics before.
It just seems like such a stretch. I have heard the term before that the Presidency is not an entry level position, and I think it has a lot of truth to it. I honestly do think Cain would do a much better job then Obama, or for that matter, any Democrat. But I don't just want someone to do better then a Democrat, I want someone who can change the paradigm of modern politics. I want a revolutionary who will stop the regressive policies of the last 80 years, and get us back on track for success.
Unfortunately, I just don't see Cain as that guy. I think he could get a lot done, and be a positive force for good in Washington, but I don't see him transforming the debate. I just see him making good points on our side, a few big chunks of legislation, and 10-15 years down the road, we are arguing over the same things we are today.
I do like him more then Romney, though. At least Cain is standing up for the right things. Romney is just making excuses to look good, and be just conservative enough to aquire power. I don't really think he believes enough of it to ever be our candidate.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
BTW
I don't even want to talk about the Vikings humiliating defeat this weekend.
I am starting to think Leslie has been paid off to produce a horrible season so they can justify a move to a better venue.
Raiders, Bills, and the (shudder) Lions are doing much better then the Vikes.
End of the world must be near!! Hahahahaha!!!
I am starting to think Leslie has been paid off to produce a horrible season so they can justify a move to a better venue.
Raiders, Bills, and the (shudder) Lions are doing much better then the Vikes.
End of the world must be near!! Hahahahaha!!!
Newt's New Plan
I have been reviewing Newt's new Contract with America.
It seems to be pretty comprehensive, and it addresses a lot of the things that I have the most concerns with. I really do think that he would have the best chance at creating the legislative agreements that would be important to get thru any true reforms.
I wish that he would go into more detail about foriegn policy, and what he would do about more specific circumstances around the globe.
It is right for him to concentrate on the domestic though, because that is were our biggest problems are right now, and that is the only way for him to create a mandate so that if he is elected, he can pursue these issues.
I am starting to like Newt a lot more. His debate performances have been stellar, and he has the experience of working in highly partisan environments and producing results. Many of the other candidates have the sort of leadership qualities that I like, but none of them have proven that they can effectively take on Washington in Washington like Newt has.
That is a huge plus in his favor in my opinion.
He is still having trouble gaining traction because of his poor campaigning skills, and most pundits' stigma of him, but he does seem to be coming across quite well with more and more of the base. This is where he needs to make his stand, and if he can generate enough support, than pundits and commentators will flock to him like the weathervanes they are.
It seems to be pretty comprehensive, and it addresses a lot of the things that I have the most concerns with. I really do think that he would have the best chance at creating the legislative agreements that would be important to get thru any true reforms.
I wish that he would go into more detail about foriegn policy, and what he would do about more specific circumstances around the globe.
It is right for him to concentrate on the domestic though, because that is were our biggest problems are right now, and that is the only way for him to create a mandate so that if he is elected, he can pursue these issues.
I am starting to like Newt a lot more. His debate performances have been stellar, and he has the experience of working in highly partisan environments and producing results. Many of the other candidates have the sort of leadership qualities that I like, but none of them have proven that they can effectively take on Washington in Washington like Newt has.
That is a huge plus in his favor in my opinion.
He is still having trouble gaining traction because of his poor campaigning skills, and most pundits' stigma of him, but he does seem to be coming across quite well with more and more of the base. This is where he needs to make his stand, and if he can generate enough support, than pundits and commentators will flock to him like the weathervanes they are.
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