Tuesday

I’m currently reading COWARDS: What Politicians, Radicals, and the Media Refuse to Say by Glenn Beck. Here is a description:

 

As we approach the most important presidential election in America’s history, something has been lost among all of the debates, attack ads, and super- PACs—something that Americans used to hold in very high regard: THE TRUTH. Glenn Beck likes to say that “the truth has no agenda”—but there’s another side to that: people who have agendas rarely care about the truth. And, these days, it seems like everyone has an agenda. The media leads with stories that rate over those that matter. Politicians put lobbyists and electability over honesty. Radicals alter history in order to change the future. In Cowards, Glenn Beck exposes the truth about thirteen important issues that have been hijacked by deceit. Whether out of spite, greed, or fear, these are the things that no one seems to be willing to have an honest conversation about. For example: 

 

How our two-party political system often leaves voters with no good options.

• How extremists are slowly integrating Islamic law into our society.
• How progressive “religious” leaders like Jim Wallis are politicizing the Bible.
• How the cartel violence on our border is far worse than people realize.
• How “Libertarian” has been intentionally turned into a dirty word.
• How George Soros has amassed enough money and power to influenceventire economies.

In some cases, the truth is out there, but people simply don’t want to hear it. It’s much easier, and certainly a lot more convenient, to keep our blinders on. After all, as a quote attributed to President James Garfield made clear, “The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” Miserable or not, the truth can no longer be something we hope for; it must be something we live. When courage prevails, cowards do not—and this book was written to ensure that’s exactly what happens.

   

It was published this month and 320 pages.

 

  

I’ve been looking at the GOP Vice Presidential possibilities today:

 

• Marco Rubio would bring the Latino vote but does not enough experience
• Bob McConnell would bring Virginia, sound fiscal mgmt, social conservative
• Paul Ryan could bring in strong conservatives/Tea Party, strong budget/economy
• Tim Pawlenty brings Minnesota, broader appeal to base
• Rob Portman brings Ohio, foreign policy/capitol hill experience
• Bobby Jindal, Rhodes Scholar studying public health policy, strong conservative, good governor, may not move a major demographic, the presence of a non-white on the Romney ticket would signal that Republicans are inclusive.

There are others but I think these are the strongest contenders. I don’t think any woman would be considered this election because of what happened to Palin, unless it was Condaleesa Rice because she’s a strong black woman with foreign policy experience but she’s saying no and she has too close of ties to Bush so she therefore is a liability.

  

On the other side, President Obama will stay with Biden, unless a dark horse shows up to save the day. There are those who say he should swap out and have Hillary as VP – which would be a smart move and would possibly get him reelected (shudder) -- but I believe he would never do that. He doesn’t want the Clintons (both) any closer to the presidency.

 

Another freakin’ hot today but it’s supposed to be only (only!) in the 80s tomorrow. Ugh. Do. Not. Like. It. Steve’s got another new member orientation again tonight at gun club. Keeping cool with the boys as much as possible. Not much else. Going to watch Deadliest Catch deal with a horrible snow storm in Alaska. Awesome.

 

Much love,
PK the Bookeemonster