MCCAIN STRATEGIST FOR A DAY

MCCAIN STRATEGIST FOR A DAY

By R.J. Godlewski
©October 9, 2008, All Rights Reserved

    I am not a political strategist and, quite frankly, I do not want to be. However, I know a few things about Psychological Warfare (PSYOPS) and, basically, this is what politics is all about. Therefore, since I don’t claim to know what my candidate, John McCain, is planning for the next couple of weeks, I thought that it would be fun to announce my strategy for this campaign, then sit back, and see what really happens. So here it goes…

The Situation Report:

    John McCain and Barack Obama are in a virtual tie for the presidency with 26 days to go until the election and one debate remaining. The country’s future is at stake. How to win and secure our future?

The Preamble:

    Senator McCain, I know that you care deeply about our country. In fact, few shy of those dying in service to her have suffered through what you have done. You’re an honorable man; one who does what he says and this is your foundation. You want to win; we need you to win. Therefore, here are my decisions on what you need to accomplish, how you need to conduct yourself, and what you need to say:

The Recommendations:

1)          Screw the damn “I’m a moderate” crap. You’re a Republican. Saying that you will work with both sides of the aisle is like Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden saying that they’re Catholic. They’re not and so too are you not a moderate. People sitting on the fence need to be shoved off or else they’ll end up with perforated hemorrhoids. Force people to make a decision in this election and then coordinate your actions accordingly;

2)         Senator Obama’s popularity seems to rest on young, impressionable college students. Attack this foundation head-on. Present the charge that poor Commanders-in-Chief had always resorted to the draft to shore up weak militaries. Explain that Obama’s foreign policy ineptitude will drag us into a conflict with Russia, Iran, Venezuela, North Korea, and China. This ultimate battle would require the draft and, well, college kids will not want to be drafted;

3)         Take no prisoners during the next debate on the 15th. Make it your show – not Obama’s, not the moderator’s. For the full ninety minutes, go on the attack. Hammer Obama on his terrorist connections, Reverend Wright, the whole nine yards. Attack his “poise and presidential air” with flanking moves that will get under his skin. He cannot handle stress for long and if you remain outside the debate format he will not be able to respond;

4)         Call a spade a spade (no pun intended). Characterize his programs not as merely socialist but as communist in origin. Tell the people that, as much as they are hurting financially now, it’ll be a whole lot worse during an Obama administration. Let them know that there is no money available in which to support his programs;

5)         Hammer Obama on his lack of military service. History is ripe with major wars that were started by presidents that possessed no military experience. We’re in a war now and we require a military leader not a charitable organizer;

6)         Become passionate over the Islamist threat. Let the people know that there are terrorists living within this country that will attack us with more casualties than 9/11 as soon as we drop our guard. Provide concrete examples of cases in which the past administration – you know, the one everyone says that you are merely part of – prevented strikes against the U.S. Use this counterpunch each and every time that you hear Senator Obama use the word “Bush”;

7)         Don’t talk generically about energy independence, talk about lowering gasoline prices. Promote CNG, nuclear, and clean coal among the others but always say “I will lower gasoline prices” instead of just reminding people that Muslims control the world’s oil reserves;

8)         Screw the environment. Nobody desires to live within a cesspool, so why remind them? People trying to feed their kids don’t give a monkey’s rat’s ass about whether the Kirtland Warbler has a nest or not. Counter incessant demands about global warming by reminding the viewers how much excess environmentalism will drive up their gasoline prices. Use the example of Ronald Reagan versus Ted Kennedy (Kennedy wanted to raise gas taxes by several dollars to sway people from driving; Reagan managed to lower gasoline to about $.85/gallon).

9)         Remind average America that Obama wants to take away their guns. Even Democrats possess guns. Show that once the anti-Gun monster gets hungry, it won’t stop just as the abortion rights freaks haven’t stopped in their quest to kill babies. Propose national right-to-carry for U.S. citizens on U.S. soil. If it is America, we should be able to carry our guns there. Propose abandoning the archaic anti- machine gun laws. If we can own pre-1986 machine guns legally, why not 2008 guns? The criminals are elevating their technology and so should law-abiding citizens;

10)    Make respect for the dignity and integrity of all innocent human life your central issue. America is overwhelmingly a Christian nation. Therefore, show your concerns by explaining that everything that Republicans do is to shore up this fundamental resource. We saved Iraqis from Saddam Hussein, we go after terrorists because they kill our citizens, human life is American life, etc. etc.;

11)               Secure our borders, round up the illegal immigrants, and show some resolve in dealing with those who break our laws. Pledge to sign an executive order shutting down all federal services to sanctuary cities and stick to it;

12)    Pledge to abandon big government. Tell the people that Uncle Sam needs only to protect its citizens, secure our borders, and keep the states from fighting one another. Everything else should be a state responsibility. You know that you could balance the budget and pay for the Iraq and Afghan wars by simply shutting down government excesses. Push for the closing of the IRS, the ATF, and the EPA, among others. Ditch any federal funding for housing;

13)    Do not show any divisiveness. Speak constantly of Americans, not the wealthy, the poor, the Democrats, or the Republicans. Contrast Obama’s segregation of these groups as poor executive leadership;

14)    Talk about common, everyday concerns in common language. Talk about shopping in Wal-Mart, or waiting in line to fill up your car with gas. Let John Q. Public know that John S. McCain is one of them, not an elitist as is Barack Obama.

There are other things to consider, Senator McCain, but there isn’t much time left.  America has historically been a conservative nation. You just need to endorse this culture yourself. The Obama tacticians are marvels at convincing the media otherwise. Just stick to your guns and keep the faith, sir!

Comments

[Paul]

Was Obama backing Pelosi's stance on energy 1 year ago and now when the political winds were shifting McCain's way on energy he flip flopped ?
One year without a comprehensive energy bill being passed is an outrage !

[Paul]

Would like to see Senator McCain talk up his energy policy more. It's not the Nancy Pelosi failed policy of starving economic growth!
Will Obama take on Pelosi about her lack of a pro growth energy bill in over a year ?

[MK]

He brings up some really good points, unfortunately i don't know if it's too late or the McCain camp can switch gear. Dammit, i hope he does, this is running away from him and he needs to catch it while he still can.

[Debbie]

Cindy, very good points. McCain is truly an open book, with Obama we know some of what America would get, but ... there are so many questions.

[Cindy]

What bothers me about all of the promises being tossed around by Obama, people hearing what they want to hear - and excusing the rest, and the fact that so many people are ignoring his associations with known terrorists, and his muslim background. Don't dismiss these things so freely. You think WE don't have understanding of the issues? Do the Obama supporters understand where the money will come from to fund all of his wonderful promises??? We all want healthcare, education, SS, homeland security - we ALL want these things to be a priority but Obama has never once said how he intends to go about making it happen. He's just too questionable, too many risky associations with people we don't want to be associated with. What is it he's hiding. McCain is an open book - but Obama, not so. He denies everything. Ayers was just a man in the neighborhood. Rev Wright never preached hate of America in the 20 yrs of sermons that Obama attended (yea, right). Don't drink the Kool Aid.

[Skunkfeathers]

The talking points to McCain are sound, especially those addressing Obama's socialist/communist leanings, and his sympathies for Islamofascism. Hope he gets it.

[merge divide]

One of the things that really bothers me about all the tough talk thrown around by supporters of McCain is how little of it is backed by a real understanding of the issues.

Do me a favor and read what the non-partisan Robert Baer has to say.

http://dgrim.blogspot.com/2008/10/robert-baer-on-nprs-fresh-air-part-1.html

You should at least know what's at stake when you open your mouth.