Democrats Voting for Santorum in Michigan

  
You know that old saying, be careful of what you wish for?  You may get it?  Yeah, that one.  There is a chance Democrats will learn that old saying the hard way if current Rasmussen polling stays true.  It is no secret that Democrats (and Obama himself) are hoping Rick Santorum wins the Republican Presidential nomination.  They hope that because they view Santorum as an easier opponent than the more moderate Mitt Romney.  In fact, Democrats cross voted (this post is being typed up prior to Tuesday Michigan Primary results) in an effort to help President Obama.  Even the much despised Michael Moore is pushing for Democrats in Michigan (Moore's home state) to go to the polls to vote for Rick Santorum.  This has been the little backdoor trick played by Democrats this campaign year.  Of course, Republicans have done the same to Democrats in years past.  So, turnabout being fair play, it is the Democrats time to return the favor.  But, can you imagine the gnashing of teeth if by some quirk of fate Santorum,as the Republican nominee, beats Obama?  That would give pause to both Democrats and Republicans when it comes to the time treasured activity of crossover voting in the primary process.

Right now, that Rasmussen Poll shows a Romney-Obama battle tied at 44%.  A Santorum-Obama battle shows Obama with a 3% lead at 46-43%, which is the exact margin of error on this poll (3%).  This is not something that Democrats expected.  Obviously, if Rick Santorum was within 5 % of Obama, none of the Democrats would be so eager to crossover vote in Michigan and other states that allow crossover voting between Democrats and Republicans (I don't like crossover voting, but that is an entirely different issue).  Now, these polls with Rasmussen, PPP, Gallup and others will fluctuate quite a bit over the next few months.  That 3% Obama lead on Santorum could expand greatly if the economy continues to improve.  But, the bad omen for Obama is the cost of a gallon of gas.  That will get you kicked out of office quicker than practically anything else in the USA.  Gas is causing everything to increase in price which is an inflation threat, not to mention it hurting employment figures.  The next few months will be interesting.  The Republicans fear their nominee (regardless of who it is) is no match for Obama even with all the baggage he carries.  But, stranger things have happened in politics.  You just have to be careful about what you wish for in U.S. politics.  You may get it.

The Republican George Soros

 

Sheldon Adelson is a name with which most Americans are not familiar.  However, I can guarantee you Newt Gingrich is very familiar with him.  Mr. Adelson, a multi-billionaire casino owner in Las Vegas, has already donated approximately $11 million to Newt Gingrich's campaign.  He is about to donate more.  A lot more.  Mr. Adelson was recently quoted as saying, "They like to trash other people. It’s unfair that I’ve been treated unfair—but it doesn’t stop me. I might give $10 million or $100 million to Gingrich.”  Basically, men such as Mr. Adelson and George Soros are capable of buying a presidential election.  But, who can win this high stakes, winner-take-all?  If I were a betting man, I'd put my money on Sheldon Adelson.  He appears even more ruthless than George Soros (if that is even remotely possible).  Strangely, Mr. Adelson is against wealthy people trying to affect elections with their wealth.  “I’m against very wealthy ­people attempting to or influencing elections,” he shrugs. “But as long as it’s doable I’m going to do it. Because I know that guys like Soros have been doing it for years, if not decades," Mr. Adelson states.  Mr. Adelson states he won't pay for a candidate to mudsling.  That would literally knock out all the Republican candidates right now if he follows through with that.


It appears Shedlon Adelson is going to financially support whoever the Republican candidate will be.  I do believe he is throwing money into a giant sinkhole called the Newt Gingrich campaign.  People have seen Gingrich for what he is; style, but no substance.  He is a panderer, playing up to whatever crowd he is speaking to at the moment.  The bigger question here, is this what the Founding Fathers intended when our constitution was written?  Is our system of electing a  president determined now by a few wealthy men or women with their own political agenda?  I'm not saying billionaires like Sheldon Adelson and George Soros don't have the right to contribute.  But, when you are contributing $10 million a pop to a candidate, how independent will that Presidential Candidate be if he is elected?  How independent has Barack Obama been with the big unions, the same unions that got him elected?  He has given them waivers on Obamacare and having the NLRB file a complaint against Boeing, in South Carolina, due to a "...nonunion production line." This complaint was later dropped.  It is evident, at least to me, wealthy people have far too much influence in our national elections.  The sad thing about it, our politicians show no inclination to stop or, at least, limit this monetary influence any time soon.

The Blacklisting of Pat Buchanan

Pat Buchanan, the former presidential candidate, author, and Nixon White House adviser, finally got the axe from MSNBC.  He was out of his element in the Leftist Progressive network or the official network of President Obama.  Leftists all over had decried MSNBC for not firing him.  You see, the Left is all about promoting freedom of speech as long as it is in agreement with their agenda.  You fail to follow the party line, then you are a racist, an ideologue and, of course, a Nazi.  Buchanan was never going to follow the Leftist rants of the Socialists who parade themselves as free thinkers and Progressives  at MSNBC.  That was never going to happen.  Pat was always at odds with management at MSNBC.  It is amazing Mr. Buchanan has lasted this long (ten years) at that alleged network.  Of course, Pat Buchanan exacerbated the problem with his latest book,  "Suicide of a Superpower:  Will America Survive to 2025?" 

In that book, Mr. Buchanan at long last laid the groundwork that MSNBC executives had been looking for to fire him as they did yesterday after a four month suspension.  Some of the topics that Mr. Buchanan discussed in his book sent Leftists into apoplectic seizures.  In one chapter, he discussed the end of White America.  A black group calling itself "Color of Change" stated Mr. Buchanan's book espoused white supremacy.  Really?  I'm curious what this group thinks of the New Black Panther Party or their stance in Philadelphia, PA in the 2008 election?  Another group, that considers itself a champion for gay rights of LBGT, stated his views are harmful to millions of gays around the world.  Mr. Buchanan's remarks?  He thinks homosexuality is immoral.  There are millions of people "around the world" who share his views.  This includes Muslims, who would behead any gays in their country.  I can present many more examples of the "perpetually outraged" minorities in this country.  But, I think you get the picture.

Mr. Buchanan has stated the Left has succeeded in getting him blacklisted at every avenue available to him, both in news media and on talk radio.  Advertisers are fearful of being boycotted by the Left.  Yet, the anarchists of the Occupy Movement derail people from working in Oakland, they attack Mitt Romney in Denver and little is said.  The stated goal of Leftists is to intimidate, stifle and stop the speech of any conservative.  It's not just Pat Buchanan that is being blacklisted.  Ann Coulter, Sarah Palin and many other conservatives are being denied the right of freedom of speech.  You can twist that any way you wish by saying these Leftists protesters have the right to do this.  They do not have the right to disrupt an organized meeting place.  Those of you that support such activity, how long before they come after you?  Say nothing now and someday, no one will be around to defend you.  Pat Buchanan today.  Ann Coulter tomorrow?

ABO: Anybody But Obama

Just when you start thinking you can back Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum comes along and rocks the boat.  After his Florida win, I was almost positive that Mitt Romney was about to take the nomination at last.  He took Nevada easily.  So, I suspected Santorum would give him a tough go of it in Missouri, Colorado and another I forget at the moment.  That gave Rick Santorum a sweep of three states.  Not many people expected that.  I sure as hell didn't expect it.  Santorum is the social conservative in the Republican nomination process.  I'm not sure how that will play out in a national election when jobs and the economy are of the utmost importance to people right now.  Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are in a dead heat statistically nationwide right now.  So, it is still anybody's race.  My fear is that President Obama will get Rick Santorum.  I may be wrong.  But, Obama would easily beat Rick Santorum.  Mitt Romney is the only one who can give Obama a run for his money according to polls right now.

But, it doesn't really matter if it is Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich or the Barber of Seville.    I will vote for ANYBODY BUT OBAMA.  I suspect I am far from being alone in that sentiment.  Sure, unemployment is improving.  But, for some reason, the news media refuses to delve into why it is improving.  You know, like people that have given up looking for a job, people who can't file unemployment claims because their funds have been exhausted.  Things like that.  If this were George W. Bush, you damn well better believe the news media would dissect these improving numbers apart.  But, Obama gets a pass.  It is the news media and Hollywood's infatuation that turns off a lot of people toward Obama.  He is the Messiah, The Anointed One.  He is also an abject failure as a president.  If you bleeding heart liberals would open your eyes, you would see Obama is a miserable failure also.  But, you are all Obama Zombies.  So, I suppose you can be excused.  But, the rest of us can make up our own minds.  Conservatives, moderates, and independents will determine this election.  If conservatives get out the vote, Obama can be beaten.  Even Rick Santorum can beat Obama in my opinion.  Obama has wrecked this economy despite the continual blame on "W."  People aren't buying that excuse any longer. 

People are ready for a change.  This time true Hope and Change.  We do  not want the empty slogans of the Obama Cult this time.  It is time to break from the the Obama Great Socialist experiment.  It has failed.  Obamacare is falling apart thanks to lawsuits, Republican opposition, and the recent gift to Republicans, contraceptives on demand from churches.  Like so many people, I am tired of President Obama.  Anybody but Obama?  You damn right.  Even Hillary (gasp) Clinton if she was running for the Republican nomination at this point.