All Posts Tagged With: "Party"
2011 – Dawn of the 21st Century
On September 11, 2001, the rooster crowed. A new age was upon us but the world was slow to awaken. Stumbling in the early morning darkness we knocked over two countries, alienated our friends, and disrupted world commerce. The people of the United States have finally wiped the sleep from their eyes and the Dawn […]
11Sep2011 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on 2011 – Dawn of the 21st Century | Continued
New Congressional By-laws To Change Government Process
Just about everyone in the United States agrees that there is a problem in Washington, D. C. Some blame the Democrats, some the Republicans. Some blame liberals, some conservatives. Anyone placing this sort of blame is a part of the problem. What the partisans fail to realize is that we are all on the same […]
19May2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Politics – Individual or Team Sport
Way back in about 1970 the folks down the road in St. Joe, Mo, voted to have non-partisan politics for their City Council. So no one ran for office as a Democrat or a Republican – just interested community citizens. The idea was that partisanship caused too much bickering. The people in St. Joe wanted […]
15Apr2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Politics – Individual or Team Sport | Continued
Partisanship – Conflicting Opinions or Theological Hatred?
Churchill negotiated a settlement in a Catholic/Protestant Ireland in the 1920’s. He later said that he knew he had been fair because neither party was happy with the results. It seems to us that we can know President Obama has been fair and non-partisan because both the left and the right are protesting his policies.
28Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Partisanship – Conflicting Opinions or Theological Hatred? | Continued
Arlen Spector Switches Political Parties
Senator Arlen Spector, a long time Republican from Pennsylvania, is reported to be poised to switch political parties. Senator Spector has always been his own man, not necessarily following party lines. (Don’t we all wish there were more of these types of politicians). The powerful punch of this news rests in the power structure of […]
28Apr2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Palin as Paris Hilton Celebrity
Sarah Palin is continuing to drag down the Republican Party. The other Republican Governors know this – but they cannot openly say so. When Palin talks she sounds less oriented than a wild and crazy Paris HIlton. At least Paris HIlton knows she is just a celebrity – she knows she is not taken seriously. […]
13Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 7 comments | Continued
The Early Word: A Party Asks, ‘What Now?’
By Michael Falcone Updated It’s been a difficult week for the Republican Party, whose leaders have had to contend not only with defeat in the presidential election but also in key House and Senate races as they watch the public transfer of power to President-elect Barack Obama. Today The Times’s Adam Nagourney reports on the […]
11Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Early Word: A Party Asks, ‘What Now?’ | Continued
McCain Disgraces Greatest Generation
The McCain campaign has catered to the Skin Head, Nazi, KKK, white supremacy mentality. We know John McCain, he has been around a long time. McCain has never catered to the wacko class of degenerate Rush Limbaugh followers. So what happened? Falling poll numbers prompted desperation. The McCain camp has been like a rat backed […]
9Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 11 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
Broder on Political Conventions
Understanding the American political process is essential to understanding how to vote. The strategies used by candidates to win their party nomination and the subsequent quest for political office reveals a great deal about their thinking processes and their character. The Washington Post is one of this writer’s favorite places to visit for information. The […]
22Aug2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Broder on Political Conventions | Continued
Vacuum the votes – but not in a Vacuum
Son, We are having fun trying to understand the candidates in this 2008 election process. Obama is young and vibrant, Clinton has the bet grasp of issues, McCain is a moderate Republican, Huckabee wants to replace the constitution. In the nominating process we like to look at the political Parties. Who is conservative enough, liberal […]
14Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Vacuum the votes – but not in a Vacuum | Continued
Obama and Momentum
Son, Momentum is a buzz word in sports and politics. Obama has won a string of State victories since Super Tuesday. He is winning again today. So what does this mean? Not much. Obama shocked the nation when he won Iowa – took the big momentum into New Hampshire and soundly lost to Hillary […]
13Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Huckabee Prepares for 2012
Son, What is Huckabee doing? Does he believe that he can win the nomination from John McCain? Probably not. Is he trying to build strength so he can influence the Party Platform at the Republican Convention? Perhaps. But he is a young man and I believe he is looking to the future – to 2012. […]
8Feb2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Ron Paul reports on his campaign
Son, This guy does not quit. Others have hung it up – perhaps they are more practical. But there are realities. Ron Paul continues to raise money. He continues to win votes. He is not considered a ‘serious candidate’ by the mainstream media. And is probably not considered serious by the other Republican Candidates. I […]
31Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ron Paul reports on his campaign | Continued
Ron Paul and inexperienced voters
Son, You gotta give it to Ron Paul – or someone should. We are seeing huge voter turnout in Iowa and New Hampshire. What does that mean? It means that even apathetic folks who have not participated in years are so disgusted with George Bush that they will bother to come out to vote. The […]
9Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
General Mood versus Individual Issues
Son, Statistics rule. The current political campaign for President highlights this truth. All of us pundits have been somewhat befuddled. But not as befuddled as the candidates themselves. Hillary Clinton has the most exhaustive list of issues and answers to the issues – yet she is struggling for support. Romney has taken traditional and well […]
7Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on General Mood versus Individual Issues | Continued
Obama – the time has come
Son. The time has come for change in America. The genie is out of the bottle. The magic is in the air. Fresh breezes are blowing. Spring will see new life. How many ways can this be said. Barack Obama has sent a message to the White House. Barack Obama has sent a message to […]
4Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Obama – the time has come | Continued
Why Iowa Matters
Son, Politics – No one likes to lose. Worse – if we back a loser then we become the loser in the game of influence. Backing the winner translates into bragging rights, then influence, then power, then more bragging rights. It is the fundamental flaw of our electoral process. Caucuses are inherently unfair, or should […]
3Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Ronald Reagan and Ron Paul
Son, In 1976 Ronald Reagan made a serious run at the Republican nomination for President. Our country was just emerging from Vietnam, Watergate, and a disgraced presidency. There are correlations to today. We are embroiled in an unpopular war, White House lackeys are being pardoned for crimes committed on behalf of the administration, and we […]
26Dec2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Ronald Reagan and Ron Paul | Continued
Finding Acceptance – The Beginnings of Discrimination
Son, Four year old children see the world as we do – but they do not have the same life experience. She goes to school and feels the nuances of acceptance and rejection. We are inherently social creatures and have a need for acceptance in a group. This need fits the category of survival instincts. […]
8Sep2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Finding Acceptance – The Beginnings of Discrimination | Continued