Post Election Thoughts
I can't believe I haven't written since the election. So sorry. I'm working more and have had--quite honestly--a really rough week...enough with the personal stuff....
I don't know if anyone was very surprised by the results of the election on Tuesday night. I, for one, am thankful that we actually know who won and don't have recounts taking place throughout the country. I'm also thankful that the election is over. Even as a political junkie, I felt tired of talking and hearing about all the same issues for almost two years now.
That said, I have to admit that I had a couple of very conflicting feelings on the night of the election. On the one hand, I remain as opposed to Obama's ideology and policies and believe that what he proposes is bad, in some cases dangerous, for our nation. I don't know how much he will be able to implement all his ideas for "change," but I'm concerned nevertheless.
He got what he wanted. The Left got what they wanted. And, the masses who seem to believe that Obama will pay all their bills have "hit the jackpot." Let's see what he's got. He's got a lot to prove. The expectations--of messianic proportions--are higher than I'd want to anyone. But, he IS the one that he's been waiting for, after all, right
At the same time, I felt more emotional than I expected to be. While it's sad that it's a man with such dangerous proposals, there is something momentous about having elected a black man as president of the United States of America. How I wish that the black man was conservative. But, honestly, it does make me feel proud of my country.
Meanwhile, it's time for the Republican party needs to get back to its roots. It's time for the party to return to its conservative values and principles. Currently, too many Repulibcans looks too much like the Democrats. If anyone needs change, it is the GOP. That's the change that the Republican party needs and the change that America needs. Let's get to work!
Reader Comments (8)
Getting back to the elections, I have to echo Lores' sentiments about feeling some sense of relief about it all, despite its tragic outcome. For one, the elections are finally over. As important as who are leader is, there really is more to life than just politics. In fact, I think of politics as being a rather superficial subject; I have noticed that in these political meetings I have gone to, the conversation level stays very shallow. I always leave those meetings with an empty feeling inside, as if no real communication really took place at all.
And yes, I do feel relieved that we have finally elected a Black President. I am so tired of hearing how racist we Whites are. While this will NOT put the Jesse Jacksons and Al Sharptons out of business, at least it will make it much harder for them to scream racism in response to every breath we take.
And now I am going to say something that may not make sense politically, but may resonate with some of you psychologically. Back in I think the early 1990's, Bruce Herschenson ran against Barbara Boxer for Senator of California. Herschenson is one of the nicest, most decent politicians I am aware of, and he has been that way when I have had personal conversations with him as well. He also is most definitely a solid conservative, while Boxer is one of the most liberal of all Senators.
Well, due to a dirty trick played by Dummycrat strategist Bob Mulholland, Herschenson lost. But when I spoke to him one-on-one, I actualy told him that in a way, I was glad he lost. Of course him losing was terrible for California, but it was good for him, Republican politicians are so constantly harranged by the media, professors, and Hollywood, that I was glad that such a nice man was spared all that.
Now think of John McCain and the beautiful Sarah Palin. John McCain is a tough guy, but he is also 72 years old. Think about how the Presidency ages any man, and now think about how it would have aged John McCain. By the time he would finish his term(s) in office, he would probably just drop dead from exhaustion.
And then there is the beautiful Sarah Palin. I must admit I cannot be objective about her, as I have a total crush on that gorgeous cutie of a woman, thinking she is G-d's greatest invention since sliced bread. As you can well imagine, every time anybody would attack her, it was as if they were stabbing me right in my heart. I could not handle much more of that; had she become Vice President, it would have gotten much worse. Just think how they have so unjustifiably vilified our great President Bush.
The Liberals (especially Black Liberals ) would never vote for a black Conservative, look at Michael Steele, Lynn Swann, Ken Blackwell , all of the above lost because Liberal Blacks would never vote for them , and don't forget Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas , the NAACP and 95% of the Liberal Blacks went back to see what he did in the past, this only happens when it's a Conservative especially Black Conservatives ..
Nathan,
I met you at the McCain convention viewing rally in Cheviot Hills. I will be attending the SFV Republican meeting on the 18th
with guest speaker Ben Shapiro to discuss revamping of the party and necessary strategies for '10 and '12. I am personally dismayed by the fracture and division in our party, ballyhooed by many conservative
talk radio hosts who want to make a hard right turn. As a brand marketer for movies at the big studios, I have a pedigree in understanding demographics and devising winning ad campaigns. Yes I absolutely believe we need to consolidate our core conservative principles and find leaders who can communicate them effectively. But I do believe the mainstream media is our biggest challenge and strategies must be implemented in how we spin our message, as they
are always on the lookout to pull any quote or sound bite out of context to justify their elitist superior view that Republicans are all a bunch of racist, redneck religious fanatics. For example, we are not anti-gay, just anti gay marriage which the media loves to interpret as hate mongering. To counter and offset their propogandist pseudo-journalism, we need more spokespersons like talk radio host Tammy Bruce who is gay, and also Hispanic conservatives, black conservatives, young people such as yourself to build a positive iamge of openness and tolerance. I will bring this up at the meeting. Before we can innoculate the media against bias and give them a truth shot, I believe we have to shatter this stereotype once and for all.
As for gay marriage, my feeling is that advocating gay marriage discriminates against those men who want to marry their sister, brother, more than one woman, or willing animal. Sorry for being so blunt here, but I think the whole issue of gay marriage is a phony issue concocted by enemies of the Bible who wish to oppose G-d's Will at every turn.
who works for the president of Mexico, not me, an L.A. native all my life. You have to build your strategy on your electorate.