All Posts Tagged With: "Governor"
Sarah Palin, Visibility or Exposure
Sarah Palin is on the airways. Her tact today is to blame others for her troubles. She forgot the first rule of politics – Get Visibility without Exposure. Sarah Palin exposed herself as a small town redneck, generally ignorant of the world beyond the boundaries of Wasilla, Alaska. This writer is proud to be included […]
14Jan2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Tabloid Voyeurism Sells
We are not talking about the National Enquirer here folks. We are talking about Cable News, Network News, Print Newspapers, Print Magazines, and of course the internet boom in journalistic voyeurism. We just gave an example – the use of the term ‘journalistic voyeurism’ is much more interesting than say, ‘Journalistic practice.’ The Fireside Post […]
10Dec2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Tabloid Voyeurism Sells | Continued
Sarah Palin – I’m so Pretty
Natalie Wood perfectly captured the essence of Governor Sarah Palin in the 1961 musical West Side Story. As we learn more about the Alaskan Governor through media interviews and scandal investigations – we realize the shallowness of this person, Sarah Palin. We apologize to fans of Natalie Wood, Natalie really was pretty and talented. The […]
12Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 5 comments | Continued
Johnny Horton sings Republican Theme Songs
Johnny Horton sang a bunch of ballads for a couple of decades. The Republicans seem to have taken up the mantle of Horton in the 2008 Presidential Election. North to Alaska is a nice marching tune to line up the rank and file – well, the rank anyway. [wp_youtube]JSt0NEESrUA[/wp_youtube] And how about The Battle of […]
9Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Johnny Horton sings Republican Theme Songs | Continued
The Tragedy of Sarah Palin
The McCain Campaign is absolutely ruthless. These folks will use and abuse anyone necessary for a win at the polls. Caught up in this disaster of morality is Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska. Palin has to own some of the choices she makes – but the allure of power has distorted her powers of […]
5Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 12 comments | Continued
Rednecks For Palin, Wasilla, AA
“How come we don’t got two names like my cousins in Punkin Center, Missouri?” Jed was pondering out loud. “Cause down in Missouri they all gots the same first name, they gots to have two names so’s they can tell each other apart,” responded Jeb. “Well how come my cousins down in Punkin Center is […]
1Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Bursting the False Palin Bubble
Everybody loves a parade. All of us want something good to happen in our lives. This is particularly true in desperate times. And these times (2008) are certainly desperate in America. The desperation has been magnified in the Republican Party. With an old bore as their nominee, facing the charm and charisma of the youthful […]
17Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 8 comments | Continued
RNC Video Bio of Sarah Palin
We don’t have to comment – the video speaks for itself. We are proud that America produces great leaders.
5Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on RNC Video Bio of Sarah Palin | Continued
Joe Biden responds to Governor Palin
Joe Biden talked on the air with Matt Laur – that guy from one of those morning shows. Joe Biden is not intimidated and is showing his considerable political skill. McCain’s speech writers prepared a well crafted speech – but Sarah Palin delivered it with vigor and skill. Listen to Biden’s response:
5Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Sarah Palin RNC Speech video and text – 2008
The McCain staff did a nice job of writing this speech for Governor Palin. Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for Vice President of the United States… I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend America. I accept the challenge […]
4Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Sarah Palin RNC Speech video and text – 2008 | Continued
Gov. Palin should withdraw as VP Candidate.
The pressure is mounting. Her whole life is unraveling. The people of small town America are learning the extent of scrutiny a National campaign entails. Sarah Palin should withdraw from the VP nomination to protect her children, her future son-in-law, her home town, her church and pastor, and her friends. The scrutiny is horrendous. Until […]
2Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Regarding Attacks on Sarah Palin
Only four days have passed since John McCain announced Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. Her relative anonymity has worked for and against McCain’s campaign. With virtually no public track record she has no record to attack. On the other hand, when there is a vacuum of knowledge rumors and nonsense will fill the […]
2Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Regarding Attacks on Sarah Palin | Continued
Dichotomies of Political Philosophy
We live in a world of politics – but politics creates strange bedfellows. The Republican nominee for President, John McCain, is about to pick Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for the Vice President spot on the ticket. What a strange turn of events. Governor Palin is a fierce conservative – and that creates a real dichotomy […]
29Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Dichotomies of Political Philosophy | Continued
Mike Huckabee on SNL
Son, I don’t know what Mike Huckabee is trying to accomplish. He has certainly become a national figure – but…. What I one say – he has a good sense of humor, if not a good sense of politics… [wp_youtube]xvSXpM5qGmg[/wp_youtube] I watched this clip with mixed feelings. This is a former Governor, a good man […]
24Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Mike Huckabee on SNL | Continued
Is Bush suffering from Dementia?
Son, The attached video compares George Bush speaking over then years ago when running for Governor of Texas with his speaking skills today. So what is going on? Is the President suffering some early dementia or does the difficulty in speaking reflect the pressures of the job of President? I certainly don’t know. [wp_youtube]pw4Bhmm22xo[/wp_youtube] Dad
22Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Is Bush suffering from Dementia? | Continued
immigration, hate crime, gun control —
Son, The conservatives have lost their bearing. And I must say that if not for the craziness I would be enjoying myself watching the circus. Here is the conservative philosophy – one which I cannot dispute: Less Government, fewer laws – generally better. The philosophy goes to a level of foolishness. Hate crime you say […]
16Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Blunt Immigration – No Drivers Licenses
Son, Governor Matt Blunt of Missouri has taken a pro-bureaucracy, anti-immigration, big Government, do-the-wrong-thing, position to get reelected. This is typical politics. Solving problems means solving the political problem – not making life better for citizens. This mentality is exactly what is wrong with government. And we the people are to blame. We are to […]
16Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Blunt Immigration – No Drivers Licenses | Continued
Obama fulfills Martin Luther King’s Dream
Son, Win or lose, Obama has fulfilled the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. I will quote some of that famous mastery or oratory here: “…I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident; that […]
9Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama fulfills Martin Luther King’s Dream | Continued
Death Penalty Politics
Son, Government has many responsibilities. The preamble to the constitution mentions ‘domestic tranquility” as one. What does that mean – generally we think of maintaining order in a civilized manner. And we maintain order with the rule of law. The rule of law is much better than the rule of Monarchy or dictatorship, or no […]
7Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Death Penalty Politics | Continued
Leader or Expert – Choosing a President
Son, Mitt Romney claims that leadership is more important than expertise on topic. “They are looking for judgment, wisdom, willingness to reach out to others, gaining the right information to make choices… Instead of asking who has the most expertise we should be asking who has the most executive leadership experience…. ” Very interesting points. […]
7Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued