We pray that Gustav downgrades, turns, disappears, does not hit American soil, does not cause any injuries or loss of life for Americans and does not cause any property damage. But it does look like Gustav will make landfall somewhere near New Orleans as Katrina did. In this case, we pray for everyone in the path of this storm. But ...
Gustav will be good news for Republicans, even if the convention is interrupted or even canceled. Americans will see that lessons were learned after Katrina. They will see Republican governors do a fantastic job of preparations, evacuations, and everything else involved with protecting the citizens of their states, whether it's Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas.
Remember the problems that occurred with Katrina in Louisiana and specifically New Orleans, were directly the fault of Mayor Ray Nagan and Governor Kathleen Blanco. Now we have Gov. Bobby Jindal in charge. We also have new leadership at Homeland Security and FIMA. I think Americans will be proud of the leadership during Gustav. I also think that the Democrats/Liberals will be put to shame for their glee at potential disaster on American soil for possible political gain on their parts.
Mandatory evacuations have been instigated ahead of Gustav.
President Bush has suspended plans to travel to the Republican National Convention and Sen. John McCain is considering plans for restructuring the convention entirely.
In Obamaland a CAT 4 hurricane is funny and they are praying it will hit and hit hard.
Check this out over at RedState. The news couldn’t be better! We may have a major disaster on the way! All we need now is a few thousand troops to get killed just before the election and Obama’s ascension will be a slam dunk.
Sick… (continue reading at Thinkin 'bout Stuff)
Twin Cities Conservative is Live from St. Paul:
Wow, I'm starting to sound like a liberal: arrogant, condescending, smug, patronizing, elitist, etc. (in other words, true to its racist roots).
It's hard not to be a tad bitter when 1.) an anarchist group operating under the moniker, "RNC Welcoming Committee" was on the verge of causing a riot; 2.) certain community activists automatically assumed, when the local police stormed the group's secret location, WITH search warrant, that the group was harmless and police overstepped its bound. (continue reading)
PUMAS are for Sarah Palin, which means they are for John McCain. Pumas, in case you don't know, are "Party Unity My A$$", upset with the Dems because of their treatment of Hillary Clinton.
If you have any questions about Sarah Palin's experience, go here. John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin has destroyed Barack Obama's one day bump from the Democrats convention last week. The latest Zogby poll , a/k/a nationwide survey, which begun Friday afternoon after the McCain announcement of Palin as running mate and completed mid-afternoon today, shows McCain/Palin at 47%, compared to 45% support for Obama/Biden. In other words, the race is a dead heat.
The Zogby poll is not the only good news either. As Susan Duclos says, "No wonder the left is going into desperate panic attack mode!!":
The Rasmussen poll finds that 53% have a favorable opinion of Palin, compared to 43% for Delaware Senator Joseph Biden on the day he was chosen. This poll ... coming two days after the end of Obama mania, is huge. (American Interests) The Democrats are worried:
Senator Obama and his new style of politics have acted very "Old Style" during the first 36 hours since John McCain announced Sarah Palin as his VP choice. In fact they have been downright nasty.(continue reading)
Small town Palin scares the Socialists:
Proof that Palin is the right choice is becoming irrefutable: the left hates her.
My theory is that the more dismissive and vitriolic the response to these kinds of things, the more the responder is scared. Bill Kristol puts a nice spin on why the emergence of Gov. Palin has the Soros Sophisticates heading to the Meltdown Cafe. (continue reading)
RedState has a side-by-side comparison of Obama and Palin and also their spouses, Michelle and Todd. You MUST go read it. Sarah Palin is the REAL REFORMER:
Obama as an "elder statesman"? PULLEEEAASSSEE !!!
Palin's got another key asset: She's faced harsh criticism of inexperience previously, when she ran for governor in 2006. She not only emerged victorious, but she crushed two veterans of Alaskan politics in the process: in the primary she beat incumbent Governor Frank Murkowski, who had been a member of the U.S. Senate for 22 years, and she defeated former Democratic Governor Tony Knowles in the general election, who had served previously in the Alaska statehouse for eight years. (continue reading at American Power Blog)
And the "sexist pigs" are out.
Adam Brickley was one of the forces behind Sarah Palin being chosen by McCain for V.P., and he received a phone call from Todd and Sarah Palin thanking him for being
an integral part of Sarah Palin being chosen as McCain's VP. (more here) Politicians with manners and consideration, what a concept.
The media does not respect any right of privacy when it comes to Sarah Palin or her family, but they keep Edwards affair and illigitimate child a secret so he can continue running for President.
Recent comments on my 10 Reasons post about Sarah Palin are, how shall I put this, appalling. Some of these Moonbats just don’t seem to understand that most Americans live in polite society. I may go as far as to say most Americans would find the comments disgusting. (continue reading at Standing Guard Over Liberty)
Who is behind the vile attacks on Sarah Palin and her family??? When tracked and researched, the answer is: The Obama camp. No surprise there.
The crowds love Palin. Smart Girl Politics, who got to meet Palin, says:
The theme of this 2008 election should be "The Maverick And The Baracuda vs The Whiner And The Bloviator".
On current events: Sen. Obama’s call for oil independence sounded strong in the speech.
But the reality is it could just end up shifting America’s oil
addiction from one supplier to another. (WSJ)
The Wall Street Journal is calling for Obama to come clean on Ayers, Rezko, and the Iraqi Billionaire
Bill Kristol and Danial Pipes both believe that President George W. Bush will 'do something' about Iran's nuclear program before he leaves office 'if Barack Obama is elected'. The resulting opinion is that if John McCain is elected, Bush will wait and let McCain take care of the situation. Now with Sarah Palin on the ticket, there is no question that McCain and Palin will stand strong together against Iran and for Israel.
Only more reasons to vote McCain - Palin.
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Palin's an awesome pick, and I too think that the GOP's response to Gustav will give the party a boost.
Posted by: Americaneocon | August 31, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I understand that neither Bush or Cheney will be at the Convention. And they just might turn it into a telethon for Gustav victims. But so would the Democrats do the same.
In times of disaster Americans of all parties and all faiths come together. A disaster whether natural or man-made is not the time for party politics, from either side.
What was said on that plane was wrong. It was a stupid remark made by stupid men. And they should be ashamed of themselves.
Palin is the smart choice for McCain, but was she the best choice. It is still a close race and I think it will come down to what happens in the debates.
Posted by: Katie | August 31, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Palin is just what America needs! Gustav has just been downgraded a bit!
Posted by: Fautline USA | August 31, 2008 at 01:19 PM
McCain may not even be at the Convention, but that's OK.
Posted by: Debbie | August 31, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Debbie, you post should be used to boost Republican confidence. Put it on our desktops and refer to it when we run into some some of the ugliest words and thoughts we've ever heard uttered in a compaign.
BTW Obama as elder statesman"
Bwwwwwwwhaaaaaa (I really don't know how to do that cyber-laugh but you get the idea).
Posted by: Maggie Thornton | August 31, 2008 at 02:32 PM
John McCain's selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate was a bold and risky move, which may yet backfire on him as the Alaska Governor moves into the national spotlight. It does however, signal one encouraging development if the party is, in fact, beginning to turn to a younger cadre of up and coming conservative figures.
Palin seems on the surface to fit that bill. She is, of course, young, attractive and charismatic. She is conservative (pro-life, pro-gun) She also shot down that infamous "Bridge to Nowhere" that was propagated by old-time Republican hacks, Ted Stevens and Don Young (the former under indictment, the latter under investigation). She is also considered a reformer resisting the questionable practices of people within in her own party like the above two. Now, we will see and learn all we need to make a judgement of her on the national level. Whether she is ready for the VP slot or not, she represents the kind of figures that the party needs to produce and groom.
There are others. Michael Steele of Maryland, who was defeated in his run for the Senate in an ugly campaign (opponents threw oreo cookies at his feet, implying he was an "Uncle Tom" because he was a black conservative Republican), represents a growing conservative force with the African-American community. If McCain wins, look for him to find a place for Steele in his administration.
Another rising star in Republican politics is Lynn Swann, former Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver who continued to make his home in Pittsburgh after retiring from the NFL. He was defeated in his run for governor of Pennsylvania by Ed Rendell. He also brings a conservative message to black America.
Then there is Bobby Jindal, the Governor of Louisiana, who has brought a message of reform to a state that badly needs it. He was mentioned as a possible VP pick for McCain. As we speak, he is being tested by the looming Hurricane Gustav, that will probably crash into his state and most likely hit New Orleans hard tomorrow. If he performs well, his ascent is assured. First impressions are that he is moving fast and decisively to prevent a repeat of what Katrina brought.
(Notice that I did not mention Arnold Schwarzenegger. I can't believe they are giving this guy a major speaking slot. He defines the term RINO.)
Those are just a few of what I perceive as the hope of the Republican party to remake itself and return to its conservative base.
In that regard, I think another group bears mentioning. That would be the College Republicans on college campuses all over the country. These young men and women are standing up for conservative principles in a decidedly hostile environment. They have to bear the vocal opposition, disruption and ridicule of left-wing students whose only theme is that the US is evil, radical professors, who see their mission as to indoctrinate students, Muslim Student Associations, who align themselves with America/Israel-hating, Jew-bashing speakers and other left-wing anarchists. They (the College Republicans) are the best hope for a rejuvenated Republican Party.
In the midst of Hurricane Gustav, it appears the Republicans will hold a subdued convention, which could be shortened or even cancelled at this point. They would be wise to hold down the confetti, balloons and gasbag speeches. Bush, Cheney and the Gulf state governors and senators would be wise to stay away from St Paul and attend to the hurricane. Hopefully, the Republicans can show a better example than the masked ball we witnessed in Denver.
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Posted by: fouse, gary c | August 31, 2008 at 03:06 PM
I've got relatives in Jefferson Parish in NOLA who survived Katrina.
But whether I had any personal connection to NOLA, let's all, regardless of which side of the politcal table at which we sit, understand that Hurricane Gustav IS NOT GOOD NEWS FOR ANYBODY.
I do hope the Republicans and conservatives show themselves to have more humanity and concern for the people in our country, especially in the Gulf Coast are --as opposed to some Demockacrats, liberals and leftists who apparently relish the thought of this calamity occurring this week.
Perhaps the Republicans will cancel the convention. While that will cause real economic problems for the host city and its environs, it may be the decent, compassionate thing to do.
Who knows, though? If they proceed, perhaps they can use the air time focus on disaster relief?
Posted by: CKA in Red State USA | August 31, 2008 at 03:21 PM
The title of this post is insulting. Shame on you, Debbie!
Posted by: ortho stice | August 31, 2008 at 03:53 PM
"They will see Republican governors do a fantastic job of preparations, evacuations, and everything else involved with protecting the citizens of their states, whether it's Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas."
Maybe. Kinda depends on a coupla things. Will these facts get any play by the Mass Media Podpeople? (Doubt it.) Will folks actually look for these kinds of facts on their own when they're not spoonfed factoids by Mass Media Podpeople? (Doubt that, too. :-))
Posted by: David | August 31, 2008 at 06:28 PM
snake hunters sez,
Governor Palin was an extraordinary choice; but she may soon have some company from a mean cat!
Puma, a mountain lion.
PUMA: A group of very angry ladies secretly meeting in hotel suites, private homes, and on conference calls. They feel that their VP Pick got the Royal Shaft from MoveOnDotOrg when Soros
Endorsed Obama-Mania!
See: pARTY*uNITY* mY*aSS
www.puma08.com
www.hillaryis44.com
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Posted by: Ralph E. | August 31, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Ortho: Ortho, what a round-up you have at our place. I was going to mention the need for the word "alleged" also, and there is absolutely no proof whatsoever to this vile rumor about Palin and her child, which started in the blogosphere at Daily Kos I believe and took off from there.
As for me being ashamed of my post on the hurricane, I am not. If you read the entire article my friend, you would see that the true moonbats when it comes to the hurricane are the far left. (And I do mean far.) If you listened to the video which I posted earlier, it was on Obama's plane that the drooling over the hurricane ruining the Republican convention started.
I simply said that we pray nothing happens, we pray for no loss of life, no damage, and for the hurricane to fizzle out. But IF it's going to hit, then Americans will see things handled differently than when Katrina hit.
I am not the least bit ashamed of the title.
Posted by: Debbie | August 31, 2008 at 10:55 PM
ORTHO, DON'T BE TOO UPSET. WE ALL KNOW THE REPUBLICANS ARE GONNA WIN THE ELECTION. IT'S JUST THE COLD HARD TRUTH MY BOY. WE ALL KNOW OBAMA BIN LADEN IS A CHEAP EMPTY SUIT, AND THE ONLY THING HE HAS GOING IS THE FACT THAT HE'S A PRETTY GOOD WORD SMITH AND A GIFTED HUSTLER. AND HE CHOSE A CAREER HACK FOR A RUNNING MATE. WHAT A LOSER!!!!BIDEN GOT CAUGHT NOT ONCE BUT TWICE PLAGERIZING OTHE R PEOPLE'S SPEECHES. MC CAIN CHOICE OF SARAH PALEN WAS BRILLANT TO SAY THE LEAST. SO YOU'LL JUST HAVE TO GET USED TO THE FACT THAT THE DEMOCRATS BLEW IT BIG TIME. BUT HEY WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?
Posted by: PALADIN | August 31, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Fantastic news about the polls, Debbie. The Dems really are spitting nails over this and after Obama's stupid Grecian Temple fiasco, I'm hoping that enough people are getting sick enough of him to swing back to the sane side!
Posted by: Aurora | September 01, 2008 at 06:52 AM
"I think Americans will be proud of the leadership during Gustav. I also think that the Democrats/Liberals will be put to shame for their glee at potential disaster on American soil for possible political gain on their parts."
I think that pretty well explains the title of the article. If some of the commenters kept reading they might have found that too.
Another minor issue is among the comments. SAYING SOMETHING LOUDER doesn't make it more right than other's posts. If you must SHOUT, then at least spell check. It is rude enough to SHOUT. It is ignorant as well when your mis-spellings are all in Caps.
Posted by: Max_Drive | September 03, 2008 at 02:29 AM