Test of Fire: Election 2012 (Official HD Version)

Couldn't Resist...

OK, this is a little far fetched but if you think about it, don't we tend to listen to the smooth talkers and their unbelievable promises?

Just a Reminder:

ONE OF THE BEST EXPLANATIONS OF WHY OBAMA WON THE ELECTION !!!!    From a teacher in the Nashville area.  "We are worried about 'the cow' when it is all about the 'Ice Cream.'  The most eye-opening civics lesson I ever had was while teaching third grade this year.  The presidential election was heating up and some of the children showed an interest.  I decided that we would have an election for a class president. We would choose our nominees. They would make a campaign speech and the class would vote. To simplify the process, candidates were nominated by other class members. We discussed what kinds of characteristics these students should have. We got many nominations and from those, Jamie and Olivia were picked to run for the top spot.  The class had done a great job in their selections. Both candidates were good kids. I thought Jamie might have an advantage because he got lots of parental support.  I had never seen Olivia's mother. The day for their speeches arrived.  Jamie went first. He had specific ideas about how to make our class a better  place. He ended by promising to do his very best.  Everyone applauded and he sat down. Now is was Olivia's turn to speak. Her speech was concise. She said, "If you vote for me, I will give you ice cream."   She sat down.  The class went wild. "Yes! Yes!  We want ice cream." She surely would say more. She did not have to. A discussion followed. How did she plan to pay for the ice cream? She wasn't sure.  Would her parents buy it or would the class pay for it?  She didn't know.  The class really didn't care. All they were thinking about was ice cream.  Jamie was forgotten. Olivia won by a landslide. Every time Barack Obama opened his mouth he offered ice cream and 52 percent of the people reacted like nine year olds.  They want ice cream.  The other 48 percent know they're going to have to feed the cow and clean up the mess. This is the ice cream Obama promised us!      Remember, the government cannot give --anything to anyone -- that they have not first taken away from someone else.         Did you vote for the ice cream?  Remember this: November 2, 2010 is Take Out the Trash Day!

Is Being Patriotic Just a Fad for Some?

On Memorial Day and Independence Day we see a fervor of patriotism.  Red, white and blue banners and flags festoon buildings, homes and cemeteries.   Sometimes I substitute teach in high schools.  Many times the kids will sit in their seats and eat breakfast, talk with friends and generally ignore the Pledge of Allegiance!  I was told that the kids have a choice about saying the Pledge.  I guess they must have a choice about showing respect for their peers who are reciting the Pledge too! When things like the census comes around every 10 years many folks slam their doors in the enumerators' faces and don't want the government into their business.  The feeling is that the government is too big and has too much power.  Let's change the scenario a bit.  Disaster strikes be it a hurricane or huge oil spill offshore.  Then, we want Washington, D.C. to make it all better IMMEDIATELY!   The thing is folks, we all need to vote and participate when called upon.  Representation in the House of Representatives is based on population folks so we need to be sure to be counted.  So, be proactive, not reactive,  fill out your census forms and vote.

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Get Out and Vote!!!

Have you voted yet? If not there is still time to do it today! Get moving and have your say in how our country is run.

Be a Smart Voter

I know most of you are probably sick to death to hearing the candidates spewing their lines and name-calling their opponents. Forget about what they are saying now. Check out their voting records and see what they really support. You can find records on most politicians at Project Smart Vote at --> http://www.votesmart.org/index.htm. We need to not only vote but to vote smartly regardless of our gender, race, or party affiliation.

06-18-2008 History: Susan B. Anthony Arrested!!!

On this day in history 18 June 1873--Susan B. Anthony was arrested when she attempted to vote in an election. When she was arrested, she refused to pay her streetcar fare to the police station because she was "traveling under protest at the government's expense." If you go to -> http://www.susanbanthonyhouse.org/ you will be able to read a short biography about Ms Anthony and take a virtual tour of her home.

Entry for February 18, 2008

Entry for February 18, 2008

There are still numerous preidential primaries to go. Here is a listing taken from http://www.votesmart.org/election_president_state_primary_dates.php for your info. Looks like by the time my state of KY has theirs on 5/20 the decision will probably be made! The next presidential primary for Kentucky (2012) will be in February under new legislation SB 3 that was passed by the Kentucky Senate on January 30, 2007 by a vote of 21-14. Other primaries (in KY) will continue to be held in May. Remember... VOTE!
States:
Alabama
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Alaska
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
American Samoa
02/05/2008 D
02/23/2008 R
Arizona
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Arkansas
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
California
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Colorado
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Connecticut
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Delaware
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
District of Columbia
02/12/2008 D
02/12/2008 R
Florida
01/29/2008 D
01/29/2008 R
Georgia
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Guam
05/03/2008 D
02/09/2008 R
Hawaii
02/19/2008 D
01/25/2008 R
Idaho
02/05/2008 D
05/27/2008 R
Illinois
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Indiana
05/06/2008 D
05/06/2008 R
Iowa
01/03/2008 D
01/03/2008 R
Kansas
02/05/2008 D
02/09/2008 R
Kentucky
05/20/2008 D
05/20/2008 R
Louisiana
02/09/2008 D
02/09/2008 R
Maine
02/10/2008 D
02/01/2008 R
Maryland
02/12/2008 D
02/12/2008 R
Massachusetts
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Michigan
01/15/2008 D
01/15/2008 R
Minnesota
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Mississippi
03/11/2008 D
03/11/2008 R
Missouri
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Montana
06/03/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Nebraska
02/09/2008 D
05/13/2008 R
Nevada
01/19/2008 D
01/19/2008 R
New Hampshire
01/08/2008 D
01/08/2008 R
New Jersey
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
New Mexico
02/05/2008 D
06/03/2008 R
New York
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
North Carolina
05/06/2008 D
05/06/2008 R
North Dakota
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Ohio
03/04/2008 D
03/04/2008 R
Oklahoma
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Oregon
05/20/2008 D
05/20/2008 R
Pennsylvania
04/22/2008 D
04/22/2008 R
Puerto Rico
06/01/2008 D
02/24/2008 R
Rhode Island
03/04/2008 D
03/04/2008 R
South Carolina
01/26/2008 D
01/19/2008 R
South Dakota
06/03/2008 D
06/03/2008 R
Tennessee
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Texas
03/04/2008 D
03/04/2008 R
Utah
02/05/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Vermont
03/04/2008 D
03/04/2008 R
Virgin Islands
02/09/2008 D
02/23/2008 R
Virginia
02/12/2008 D
02/12/2008 R
Washington
02/09/2008 D
02/19/2008 R
West Virginia
05/13/2008 D
02/05/2008 R
Wisconsin
02/19/2008 D
02/19/2008 R
Wyoming
03/08/2008 D
01/05/2008 R
Sources: http://www.nass.org/
Special Notes Hawaii: According to staff with Hawaii's Republican Party, the GOP is not technically holding a presidential primary or caucus. Delegates will be selected during a week-long period tentatively ending on February 7. Washington: The Washington Democratic party holds a series of caucuses that begins on 02/09/2008 with the Precinct Caucuses. This is followed by the Legislative District Caucuses on 04/05/2008, County Conventions and Legislative District Caucuses 04/19/2008 and the final Congressional District Caucuses on 05/17/2008, where the delegates and alternates are selected for the National Convention. There is also a non-binding Democratic primary on 2/19/2008. For more information, visit the caucus website for the Washington State Democrats. The Washington Republican party holds a caucus on 02/09/2008, which along with the primary selects delegates to the Republican National Convention. The Democrats Abroad Primary will be held from 02/05/2008 to 02/12/2008.
If you have any questions, please call the Project Vote Smart Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).
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